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HuntingtonFRS 11-02-2015 07:22 PM

Legit company??
 
http://northamericanparts.com/

Trying to get a good price on the HKS v3 Supercharger and they have the best yet. However, I'm not sure this site is legit. The phone number doesn't work right and the social media links are not active.

Any use this before??

Clipdat 11-02-2015 07:43 PM

If it's too good to be true, etc.

Packofcrows 11-02-2015 07:45 PM

When in doubt, use your credit card and check with the better business bureau for claims!

Tcoat 11-02-2015 07:53 PM

Avoid it like the plague. If a place who's lifeblood depends on being able to contact them has a bad phone and broken links it means nothing but headaches down the road.

swarb 11-02-2015 08:02 PM

Something like this happened a while back where a guy bought some Rays volk racing te37's from an unauthorized dealer and lost his money.

You must buy from an authorized dealer if you want warranty etc...
5 second search for hks authorized dealer...
http://www.hks-power.co.jp/en/dealers/usa.html
I recommend evasive.

JEDI 11-02-2015 08:21 PM

North up in OH you should be able to find reputable dealer and drive and pick it up, save on shipping, 3 yrs ago I was an ARMY recruiter in WV and that's what I did for all my Subaru tunes etc.. I'm unsure whether Buscher Racing (sorry if I messed up spelling) deals with the GT86. Definitely worth a look especially if you are going FI. Those guys have been tuning Mitsubishis, Subarus, GT-R's since jumpstreet. I just looked up their site looks they don't advertise for the GT86, I'm sure they will point you in right direction and not **** you around. Sorry if this sounds like a plug. In WV you are very limited.

raven1231 11-02-2015 08:30 PM

It certainly looks it. Also, a quick google search shows several vendors selling it for the same price (vivid, ft86speedfactory)

KalbiCool88 11-02-2015 08:32 PM

Say you do decide to buy from them, but something goes wrong (defect for example). Imagine having to find a way to get ahold of them then.

WhiteFRS69 11-02-2015 08:37 PM

lmao this inline 6 cylinder fits our 4 cylinder boxer motor :thumbsup:


http://northamericanparts.com/afe/af...l/g-64335.aspx

HuntingtonFRS 11-02-2015 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEDI (Post 2439870)
North up in OH you should be able to find reputable dealer and drive and pick it up, save on shipping, 3 yrs ago I was an ARMY recruiter in WV and that's what I did for all my Subaru tunes etc.. I'm unsure whether Buscher Racing (sorry if I messed up spelling) deals with the GT86. Definitely worth a look especially if you are going FI. Those guys have been tuning Mitsubishis, Subarus, GT-R's since jumpstreet. I just looked up their site looks they don't advertise for the GT86, I'm sure they will point you in right direction and not **** you around. Sorry if this sounds like a plug. In WV you are very limited.

Yeah, its extremely frustrating living in WV as I can't get any local support. Everything is so far away. Evasive quoted me with free shipping and since they are authorized on HKS I'll probably go with them.

I would prefer to have someone install it, but I will most likely install myself. Any of you use the Open Flash Tablet and do you think this would work or should I buy with the ECU kit?

Tcoat 11-02-2015 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69 (Post 2439890)
lmao this inline 6 cylinder fits our 4 cylinder boxer motor :thumbsup:


http://northamericanparts.com/afe/af...l/g-64335.aspx

"Some additional plumbing may be required"

swarb 11-02-2015 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuntingtonFRS (Post 2439903)
Yeah, its extremely frustrating living in WV as I can't get any local support. Everything is so far away. Evasive quoted me with free shipping and since they are authorized on HKS I'll probably go with them.

I would prefer to have someone install it, but I will most likely install myself. Any of you use the Open Flash Tablet and do you think this would work or should I buy with the ECU kit?

Find a tuner and see what they use. Most likely http://www.ecutek.com/
The tune/install are probably the two most important things besides the product itself.

HuntingtonFRS 11-02-2015 09:50 PM

I'm thinking about buying from these guys:

http://www.tollboothwilley.com/hks-v...d-toyota-fr-s/

How exactly do I know if I will be getting a Warranty on the kit? Response to my email he said, "we are authorized through HKS via our distributors"

soulreapersteve 11-02-2015 10:02 PM

Just go with Evasive or any other authorized seller mentioned on this forum. Trusted, tried and true, many good reviews from a variety of people.

Save yourself from a potential headache. But that's just me.

Tcoat 11-02-2015 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuntingtonFRS (Post 2439957)
I'm thinking about buying from these guys:

http://www.tollboothwilley.com/hks-v...d-toyota-fr-s/

How exactly do I know if I will be getting a Warranty on the kit? Response to my email he said, "we are authorized through HKS via our distributors"

Know nothing about them but that response would set off alarm bells. Through their "distributers"? Are they not the distributer?
Have you checked the site sponsors on here? They offer some good deals, you can read reviews if anybody had issues and most are pretty easy to contact.

Tcoat 11-02-2015 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve (Post 2439965)
Just go with Evasive or any other authorized seller mentioned on this forum. Trusted, tried and true, many good reviews from a variety of people.

Save yourself from a potential headache. But that's just me.

Ha Ha! As I am typing mine you are saying the same thing already. You are a keeper there Steve!

swarb 11-02-2015 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuntingtonFRS (Post 2439957)
I'm thinking about buying from these guys:

http://www.tollboothwilley.com/hks-v...d-toyota-fr-s/

How exactly do I know if I will be getting a Warranty on the kit? Response to my email he said, "we are authorized through HKS via our distributors"

You have a really thick skull. :bonk:
Just buy it from evasive. They are cheaper and they are a reputable company. AND they offered you free shipping? What more do you want?
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...ry_Code=HKS-SC

HuntingtonFRS 11-02-2015 10:21 PM

You're exactly right. I found him on eBay when I was just searching everywhere for prices and his reviews are perfect. He is known for making the under trays and some other forums (Infiniti mostly) have praised his products made in house.

Lonewolf 11-02-2015 10:23 PM

Buy from a vendor on here...

HuntingtonFRS 11-02-2015 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swarb (Post 2439979)
You have a really thick skull. :bonk:
Just buy it from evasive. They are cheaper and they are a reputable company. AND they offered you free shipping? What more do you want?
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/mm...ry_Code=HKS-SC

Well, you're welcome to hold your comments. You can be helpful without being rude. That's not helping anyone.

soulreapersteve 11-02-2015 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2439971)
Ha Ha! As I am typing mine you are saying the same thing already. You are a keeper there Steve!

I can't help with deep technical topics but when it comes to money, I am a whore.

The joys of being Asian. /totallynotstereotypingmyself

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuntingtonFRS (Post 2439986)
Well, you're welcome to hold your comments. You can be helpful without being rude. That's not helping anyone.

I'd venture to guess that swarb was just poking fun, no harm meant by his post.

Little1er 11-06-2015 01:55 AM

Check with The Racers Line. They typically have good pricing


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