I've been pretty much dealing with partsgeek.com for the past two months buying parts from them.
Got the j for $1,350 few ago and I intended to keep it cheap.
But now..., i'm changing it.
I've bought from partsgeek.com:
ATE gas slotted front rotors for $37/PAIR SHIPPED; orinally $250/pair.
(i've had it for a week and its awesome)
Akebono front performence pads for $17 SHIPPED: oringinally $76.
2 3" upper rad hose:$12.
3 driving quality belts: $28 SHIPPED; orinally $54.
GMB water pump (good reviews): $40 SHIPPED; same as Bec n Arn ($75) quality.
OE Gates thermostat $23 SHIPPED; originally $25 ($2 saved; yay)
Hastings fuel filter: $12 shipped.
ATE premium rear pads: $13 SHIPPED; oringinally $92.
bottom line: partsgeek offer super cheap j30 parts.
NGk plugs; there's no cheap way out.
I got ripped off partly due to my greed.
check this out: from amazon dealer.
for $17 SHIPPED.
i got ONE plug three days later. Man, thought I got lucky again.
they got me; that's funny
picked up 5 more at advanceauto for like $58.
two broken coils from carelessness/eagerness.
1new: $65
; waste of money.1used: $32 shipped; another waste of money.
2003 G35 stagger 17"s: $100 w/useless continentals; shakes steering wheel at 50mph.
car-x wouldn't even balance it; they showed honesty.
alignment: $69 with a coupon.
GDS extended close end red aluminum lugs w/security lock: $49 SHIPPED; orinally $130; quality/fit satisfied.
2 NAPA tie rods: $40; generic.
5 HP warm white cluster led from superbrightleds: $22 shipped; they sell quality.
2 NAPA sway links; originally $46/L and R; price matched for $30 from suspensiondepot.
5 qt Techron Titanium 10w-30 oil at Walmart: $28.
4 qts Castrol Transmaxx ATF: $27.
Valvoline oil filter: $7.
MAF sensor clean:$8.
used Yokohama Envigors with %70 thread: $215 SHIPPED; brand new:$185/piece!
tire mout/balance at nissan dealership: $64. they gave me a dsicount and a car wash for some reason.
clean at filter with break fluid: free; advice par dealership tech.
clean egr/iacv: free
PCV clean: free
engine detail/sand/polish/clay bar: elbow grease powered by chinese takeout.
So after I add this up, it comes out almost $1,000.
I got carried away all because the new wheels looks so good.
I went from minor repairs - to complete maintenance - to restore.
All the labor cost maybe over $1000. SAVED!
Just like 3 years ago, I didn't know how to work on cars.
I'm what you would refer to as a home garge/youtube/forum jr. mechanic.
thanks for reading.
The post got kinda long but I really like to share this with you guys becasue I really find enjoyment working on my car.
I plan to drive it for another 100,000 miles without any issues.
It was worth it.
you guys have been a great help through all this.
thanks for reading.
happy holidays, chiken.