F-Body Europe

SBACKOF · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:33 pm

Hey ...so glad to see fbody's in europe, I just got stationed here In Vicenza Italy and my car is on the boat, what kinda stuff can I expect around here for my car or am I going to be stuck with ordering from back in the states. And If so what kinda shipping rates can I look forward to seeing? Im prob going to just use the auto hobby shop which is cool, Thanks

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Garry · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:41 pm

Hi & Welcome to Europe!

I recon the chances of finding any even slightly stocked F-Body place is very low - for stock parts, you might be able to go through Opel/GM (at least they promissed to be able to get any part required within a day or two when I originally got my Camaro), though the prices might not be quite what you are used to from the states.

Aftermarket parts I think everybody orders from the States ...

Roy · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:45 pm

Hi and welcome

yeah just what garry said. The really big items air freight over through Bax Global.

SBACKOF · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:45 pm

Yeah I had a feeling thats what I was gonna hear....Also what kinda Octane levels am I gonna have to work with here...no body seems to know...i need at least 91 octane?

Roy · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:49 pm

Well for the EU countries 95EU = 90 USoctane rating
98EU=93US octane rating

SBACKOF · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:52 pm

I dont see any numbers like that on the pumps...just different colors...or is there only certain stations that carry the higher octane?

Roy · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:01 pm

look for the most expensive grade then.

TurboManiacal · **Posted:** Fri Feb 03, 2006 8:08 pm

SBACKOF wrote:

I dont see any numbers like that on the pumps...just different colors...or is there only certain stations that carry the higher octane?

What roy said...but another thing to consider is to get a special tune for your car specifically tuned for 90 Octane or lower fuel. Food for thought.

KC10A · **Posted:** Fri Feb 03, 2006 11:41 pm

I'd recommend against the special tune for lower octane fuel. With the compression of our engines, you need the higher octane. For stock parts, I'd recommend P & G Chevrolet. I think their website is partszoneonline.com. You can look them up on the internet and get their website for sure. Bill Markovich, both Sr. and Jr. are great to do business with. I've used them several times and have been very happy with them. For non-stock parts, it'd hard to beat Summit if they have what you want. I've also been happy with Thunder Racing. Hope this helps.

spade · **Posted:** Sat Feb 04, 2006 2:18 am

I have also ordered parts from http http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com without any problems. Auto Zone online is another good place to find your basic stuff.

Lancer033 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 04, 2006 7:14 am

...and NAPA ships to APOs for $14 no matter what you order

hotrodredneck · **Posted:** Sat Feb 04, 2006 7:30 am

Autozone has free shipping to APO ...just found that out on Mighty

F-Body Europe

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