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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 02:03 AM
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Hey whats up guys im looking for some friendly advice. I'm looking to start a import custom shop in town but in need a few tips and tricks of the trade to get started. i have money and the store location but i need some help finding a good source for low priced wholesale custom parts. the store will focus on honda/acura so something in that general area would be nice. and also i live in central cali so somewhere in state works best. thanks for the help

anything you can add to help me get going would be great.
 
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 02:56 AM
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Hey. Sorry I don't know of any wholesalers in your area. I just thought I'd drop some advice based on tuner shops like that that I've seen start and bomb really quickly in my area:

Don't be afraid to start small. I mean like "out-of-your-garage" small. If you try to go too big too fast, there's a good chance you'll end up without any money. I'm not saying by any means that this will happen, but I've seen it plenty of times...

I hope this doesn't come across as condescending or anything; just trying to help...

And good luck!!
 
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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its all good thanks for the tip
 
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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where at in central Cali? i have some pretty deep hook-ups.
 
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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idk how much help i can give..im possibly thinking along the same lines in a few years, but for now i have an outa the garage company and it works pretty well. you might have to survive on ricers tho. which hurts to be said but moneys money
 
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