Where to buy Pagid brake pads in Canada ???
03-16-2011, 09:58 PM
#16
Burning Brakes
I'm so tired of getting screwed over on prices in Canada, I source everything out of the US. If you're interested in the best prices period, contact Roger at 928sRus. I'm good with the shipping time for the savings to be had. Roger's got customers for Porche parts who actually live in Germany....go figure.
I'm not complaining, but the american tax system makes is substantially easier and more profitable to operate a business. But last time I priced a whole wack of parts out for a major job on a BMW, I found that going to the US wasn't all that much, if at all, more expensive than buying locally (with a decent discount). By the time you factor in duty and shipping not to mention after sales support, it usually isn't that far off.
With the dollar on par it surely makes some sense to consider sending your money south, but I never assume it to be the case anymore. Shop around and do your research. Lets not forget how it never hurts to have a local jobber with all those tools and tech advice in your corner because you're a frequent shopper.
Please don't assume I'm attacking you, I buy from the US sometimes too and recognize that the pricing CAN be better down there, I'm just suggesting that the term 'screwed' may be a little strong.
03-16-2011, 10:09 PM
#17
Rennlist Member
Not to worry.
Screwed over? You think that the Canadian auto parts (or retail or whatever) is making any more money than the Americans by 'screwing' anyone?
I'm not complaining, but the american tax system makes is substantially easier and more profitable to operate a business. But last time I priced a whole wack of parts out for a major job on a BMW, I found that going to the US wasn't all that much, if at all, more expensive than buying locally (with a decent discount). By the time you factor in duty and shipping not to mention after sales support, it usually isn't that far off.
With the dollar on par it surely makes some sense to consider sending your money south, but I never assume it to be the case anymore. Shop around and do your research. Lets not forget how it never hurts to have a local jobber with all those tools and tech advice in your corner because you're a frequent shopper.
Please don't assume I'm attacking you, I buy from the US sometimes too and recognize that the pricing CAN be better down there, I'm just suggesting that the term 'screwed' may be a little strong.
I'm not complaining, but the american tax system makes is substantially easier and more profitable to operate a business. But last time I priced a whole wack of parts out for a major job on a BMW, I found that going to the US wasn't all that much, if at all, more expensive than buying locally (with a decent discount). By the time you factor in duty and shipping not to mention after sales support, it usually isn't that far off.
With the dollar on par it surely makes some sense to consider sending your money south, but I never assume it to be the case anymore. Shop around and do your research. Lets not forget how it never hurts to have a local jobber with all those tools and tech advice in your corner because you're a frequent shopper.
Please don't assume I'm attacking you, I buy from the US sometimes too and recognize that the pricing CAN be better down there, I'm just suggesting that the term 'screwed' may be a little strong.
I did not mean to infer that Canadian suppliers or jobbers were making huge profits at customers expense. For all I know, they're in the same position with respect to costs.
I've just had far better service and price from my US supplier than I've had when trying to deal here in Canada, and, I haven't the time nor inclination to continuously look for the best deals for any given bit I might need.
Bear in mind too, my car is almost an alien being in this country even at a dealership.
04-18-2016, 01:53 PM
#18
Former Vendor
Pagid Canadian Distributor
Braidan Motorsports is the exclusive Canadian Distributor from Pagid Racing.
Please call
Braidan Motorsport
Brad Shimbashi
Office (905) 905-209-7979
Mobile 1 (416) 460-5252
Fax 1 (905) 209-7073
Please call
Braidan Motorsport
Brad Shimbashi
Office (905) 905-209-7979
Mobile 1 (416) 460-5252
Fax 1 (905) 209-7073
04-18-2016, 03:21 PM
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04-18-2016, 09:06 PM
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04-26-2016, 11:14 PM
#27
Drifting
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Works pretty well on my 911 ... anything wrong with that ?
Yes, front and rear with a Fabcar dual master and Tilton brake bias adjuster !
I'm still very grateful to JimV8 , a fine Rennlister from Toronto who sold me his nearly new, stock 996 TT brake setup a few years back !
Yes, front and rear with a Fabcar dual master and Tilton brake bias adjuster !
I'm still very grateful to JimV8 , a fine Rennlister from Toronto who sold me his nearly new, stock 996 TT brake setup a few years back !
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