So. Cal. Peeps ever been to autobacs?

[w1ngzer0]

Whats it like and is it just ricey stuff or does it actually have performance parts or what?

One question though. If they have such strict smog laws in japan how come i never herd of a CARB type law over there?

[gabossie]

I was just there yesterday actually. They have serious performance stuff, as well as all the show and audio stuff. It's like going to Walmart for your car. They have a section with neons and stuff, they also have a section with coilovers hanging on the wall. I went because it was the only place I knew I could get Redline oil for my differential. Yesterday, they actually had a bunch of 240's out there. Couple turbo KA's, bunch of SR's, and the JIC S13 was doing donuts in the parking lot trying to set off peoples alarms. Fun place, even if you don't buy anything.

[w1ngzer0]

what i don't understand is how they are selling carb illegal stuff... Or do they only sell carb legal parts? does it say "offroad use only" ?

[BB Turbo]

The latter.

[jdmfreak]

huh?

[w1ngzer0]

damn both you post whores

[jdmfreak]

Whose a whore?

[gabossie]

The latter means the second of the two choices. Time to go back to english class and work on that vocabulary :pface And no, they def don't just sell carb legal stuff. They have a wall of exhausts from all the big manufacturers. What I find ammusing is that most of the hardcore suspension stuff that they have out on display are for Z's or 240's. The basic stuff like strut tower bars and stuff are all for civics and teggies.

[jdmfreak]

Doh! I have a pretty big vocabulary, but latter doesnt seem to be included. Ive never even used the word before. Looks like the dictionary that is my brain has a new entry.

[w1ngzer0]

Doh! I have a pretty big vocabulary, but latter doesnt seem to be included. Ive never even used the word before. Looks like the dictionary that is my brain has a new entry.

i think he is talking to me. I have bad english so what. You going to make fun of me? boooooo

plus typing 100wpm doesn't help eather --;

[gabossie]

Doh! I have a pretty big vocabulary, but latter doesnt seem to be included. Ive never even used the word before. Looks like the dictionary that is my brain has a new entry.

LOL, learn something new every day

[BuudWeizErr]

Yeah, I've been there a couple times. Disappointed to say the least. Everything there is SOOOOOOO expensive.

We need an Up Garage.

[gabossie]

Everything there is SOOOOOOO expensive.

Yeah, forgot to mention that. I would never really buy anything big there. It's cheaper online and we can support the NICO sponsors. Either way, it's fun.

[C-Kwik]

I've only bought air fresheners there.

[Nismo_Freak]

Kuah got his oil changed there while they were visiting and they forgot to put crush washers on the drain plug, torqued it with the wires for the temp gauge still on it (now all twisted to hell) and on top of that it was leaking the whole time he drove back from California.

[Falkdesigns]

I was there Sunday too! There was a small Junction Produce VIP meet from like 12-2, about 12 cars maybe, mostly Lexus', but my Y33 was there, with my new Tein S.Tech drop. I have also been to Super Autobacs in Japan near Shizouka and they kept it true to the way they are in Japan. I don't think their prices are bad on everything, tires and wheels are pretty reasonable IMO.

[C-Kwik]

Their biggest advantage is that unlike most aftermarket auto parts shops, they have a huge showroom. You get to see a lot of what they have before you buy. At least an example of it anyways. They are a bit more expensive on aftermarket items, but are still competetive. You probably negotiate on some of the bigger items. Especially, if they will be performing the install. Personally though, I can probably get better prices elsewhere. They have a great selection of oils and fluids as well.