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Old 11-19-2000, 12:44 PM
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Default Canadian Chip Owners....

I'm finally about to purchase a giac chip for my 98 A4 1.8T. Can any Canadians give me some advice on how to get my ecu across the border with the least amount of grief (i.e duty, taxes)and as fast as possible? A friend of mine told me if I mark the package as "used/repair" it will go through customs no problem without any duty charges.
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Default Re: Canadian Chip Owners....

um, where are you in? There's a GIAC distributor (i think the only Canadian one) around Vancouver... can't find their web address, but their e-mail is , so you might wanna try e-mailing them.

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Toronto... I'm participating in a group buy from awe
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Default Yeah, I've heard that if you mark it repair, shouldn't attract Duty/Taxes. Don't forget

to insure it!!! You never know.
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Default Don't quote me on this, but I think Motoronix Motorsports carries the GIAC chip.

<ul><li><a href="http://www.motronixmotorsports.com">Link here</a></li></ul>
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Hi, I think the Vancouver distributor is called PDR or PBR Performance. I don't quite remember. It is a residential house instead of a shop. I think he is quite well-known in Richmond, if you ask around, you should be able to find out.

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Default Have you been to the GIAC website? It tells you who the dealers are...

in each city and all the info. Including Canadian dealers.
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