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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Sort of OT: US/Canada exchange rate

Posted by: URY914 May 31 2004, 07:57 PM

I found a Canada 914 part builder that makes monoballs for the front top shock mounts. His price is $195 plus $58 shipping but those are Canadian dollars. What is that in US$$$?

(I know this may go up if the Tampa Bay Lighting beat the Flames. )

Paul

Posted by: URY914 May 31 2004, 08:03 PM

http://www.apfvilleneuve.com/english.htm

Here is a link.
Anyone know him?

Paul

Posted by: neo914-6 May 31 2004, 08:07 PM

www.Exchangerate.com: 1.00 USD US Dollar = 1.387692 CAD Canadian Dollar
1.00 CAD Canadian Dollar = 0.720621 USD US Dollar

Posted by: GWN7 Jun 1 2004, 07:33 AM

Add a couple % for the banks help on exchange. Usually 2%.....

Posted by: GWN7 Jun 1 2004, 08:18 AM

You can use this.... http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic

$253.00 CDN = $185.538 USD

Posted by: mike_the_man Jun 1 2004, 08:52 AM

You could also just go to your bank or post office and get a money order in Canadian dollars. Thats what I do when buying parts from the US.

Posted by: Mark Henry Jun 1 2004, 08:57 AM

QUOTE

Anyone know him?

I wonder if that's Jacques Villeneuve's company?

Gilles/Jacques Villeneuve of F1 fame brother/uncle.

If it is he has major racing experience, even made it to Indy once.

Posted by: Mark Henry Jun 1 2004, 09:06 AM

I think I'm right on this one.

QUOTE

"APF Villeneuve offers a personalized service. The owner, mr. Jacques Villeneuve, finds it a personal pleasure to meet with his customers in order to better recognize the needs or even to help to develope some parts."

Posted by: Mark Henry Jun 1 2004, 09:38 AM

Maybe not looks a bit young for 53yrs/old.

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Posted by: URY914 Jun 1 2004, 09:54 AM

Seems like a pretty good price compared to some others.

Paul

Posted by: Mark Henry Jun 1 2004, 10:15 AM

Hmmm....

Maybe we could do a group buy... I can ship from within the USA from time to time, no/little border hassles.

Posted by: URY914 Jun 1 2004, 10:30 AM

Mark,
Is this guy's shop close to you?

I'd do a group buy deal.

Paul

Posted by: GWN7 Jun 1 2004, 10:52 AM

Mapquest says they are about 300 miles apart...

Posted by: URY914 Jun 1 2004, 10:54 AM

He's closer than me.

Paul

Posted by: TimT Jun 1 2004, 02:50 PM

Paul, before you buy from the canadian guy, check with Guy at strasse usa.

I bought a set from them a few years ago, cost was 199

they make two types of monoballs, the one with a new camber plate, and the type that you replace the rubber in your exisiting camber plates

Posted by: URY914 Jun 1 2004, 03:42 PM

Strasse' website has them at $249
Elephant Racing has them for $295

Paul

Posted by: TimT Jun 1 2004, 03:51 PM

Paul, strasse has 2 monoball set ups. I think they list the more expensive one on the website, give Guy a call.

or they could have raised the prices...

Posted by: URY914 Jun 1 2004, 04:15 PM

I'll call 'em.

Posted by: URY914 Jun 1 2004, 04:24 PM

Strasse' website has three different types listed on thier "Specials" section. But it says "March Specials" so it may not still apply. The inserts are listed at $229.00.

Paul

Posted by: TimT Jun 1 2004, 04:25 PM

Brainfart, I think the guys name is Gabe

Posted by: URY914 Jun 1 2004, 04:26 PM

Gabe is listed as the owner,

here is the link to the specials page...

http://www.strasseusa.com/docs/frameset.htm

Paul

Posted by: TimT Jun 1 2004, 04:35 PM

looks like they jacked up the price... well I did buy mine a few years ago

maybe you can ask for "racer/pca/scca/914club" pricing

Posted by: serge914 Jun 1 2004, 04:54 PM

I don't know this Jacques Villeneuve personnaly but saw his 911 running at a few GT and PCA event over here; it is probably one of the fastest 911 in Canada.

He doesn't have any relation with Jacques Villeneuve, F-1 world champion or his uncle, Jacques Villeneuve, ex. Indy car driver.