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5th Ave = Mod Shop?
Someone at WoW mentioned that there was a Jetta with a Caractere front at 5th Ave VW. Being curious (I'd like that front for my own Jetta) I decided to go see it.
Well, there really was a Jetta there. Platinum grey, with Caractere front and sides (they look awesome), Caractere rear window spolier, Rieger rear, Supersprint Exhaust (also looks awesome, real nice tips), ABD Front mount Intercooler, ABD Turbo Inlet, the Projectzwo 18's (bling), Yokohama AVS tires, lowered on FK suspension, E-Codes and more. I would have to say that it was easilly as good as what we put in the show (its also a 2004 and brand new, that helps).
Oddly enough, there was a sticker on the window... "5th Ave Dubwerks"
So I went in and asked about it.
Apparently it was built for WoW but they had some trouble with the organization and getting a spot at the show (who didn't). The purpose: a brand new 2004 demo car, to launch 5th Ave as an aftermarket parts/installation shop for VW's in Calgary!
Right now, they are just ironing out their supply chains and so don't have a list of aftermarket parts or any kind of catalogue. However, I was told that if I had a request they would look into getting that part for me.
I asked about warranty. The response is that 5th ave wants to take a "different approach" to aftermarket mods. They will only complain about a modification in relation to warranty work if it directly causes a problem with the car. Although this sounds like the same old deal, I think that its probably true since they are putting in front mount intercoolers in the service bays now.
They stand behind their installation work, so I assume that if you bought something there and had them install it, they would be responsible if the "installation" was at fault for a warranty problem. However, if the "part" was at fault, you would be on your own. Also, the aftermarket parts themselves are not covered by VW warranty in any way.
So in summary, it looks like C1 has some competition. They carry different product lines than C1, they handle getting the parts and installing the parts (they can probably even hook up paint for body kits ordered there). Plus they are a dealership - some advantages, some disadvantages.
I made some inquiries about prices, especially the Caractere kit. The prices were honeslty a little too high. About 700+ for the front (vs 620 at AMI) or 2800 for the whole kit (vs 2600 at AMI).
Now would be an excellent time for someone official to go down there and talk with them about a club discount. We do have a lot of aftermarket exposure, and they are looking for publicity. Especially with our plans to do more shows this summer. I am sure we could work out a banner deal at least. Now that there have been some changes at 5th ave and also at NVD we might be able to make some kind of alliance.
I also tried to squeeze who their Caractere supplier was from them. Unfortunately, they would not reveal their source except that it was a "North American Distributor" for Caractere, and that it was "Not in Canada". So I assume that 5th ave has some kind of US hookup.
Well, there really was a Jetta there. Platinum grey, with Caractere front and sides (they look awesome), Caractere rear window spolier, Rieger rear, Supersprint Exhaust (also looks awesome, real nice tips), ABD Front mount Intercooler, ABD Turbo Inlet, the Projectzwo 18's (bling), Yokohama AVS tires, lowered on FK suspension, E-Codes and more. I would have to say that it was easilly as good as what we put in the show (its also a 2004 and brand new, that helps).
Oddly enough, there was a sticker on the window... "5th Ave Dubwerks"
So I went in and asked about it.
Apparently it was built for WoW but they had some trouble with the organization and getting a spot at the show (who didn't). The purpose: a brand new 2004 demo car, to launch 5th Ave as an aftermarket parts/installation shop for VW's in Calgary!
Right now, they are just ironing out their supply chains and so don't have a list of aftermarket parts or any kind of catalogue. However, I was told that if I had a request they would look into getting that part for me.
I asked about warranty. The response is that 5th ave wants to take a "different approach" to aftermarket mods. They will only complain about a modification in relation to warranty work if it directly causes a problem with the car. Although this sounds like the same old deal, I think that its probably true since they are putting in front mount intercoolers in the service bays now.
They stand behind their installation work, so I assume that if you bought something there and had them install it, they would be responsible if the "installation" was at fault for a warranty problem. However, if the "part" was at fault, you would be on your own. Also, the aftermarket parts themselves are not covered by VW warranty in any way.
So in summary, it looks like C1 has some competition. They carry different product lines than C1, they handle getting the parts and installing the parts (they can probably even hook up paint for body kits ordered there). Plus they are a dealership - some advantages, some disadvantages.
I made some inquiries about prices, especially the Caractere kit. The prices were honeslty a little too high. About 700+ for the front (vs 620 at AMI) or 2800 for the whole kit (vs 2600 at AMI).
Now would be an excellent time for someone official to go down there and talk with them about a club discount. We do have a lot of aftermarket exposure, and they are looking for publicity. Especially with our plans to do more shows this summer. I am sure we could work out a banner deal at least. Now that there have been some changes at 5th ave and also at NVD we might be able to make some kind of alliance.
I also tried to squeeze who their Caractere supplier was from them. Unfortunately, they would not reveal their source except that it was a "North American Distributor" for Caractere, and that it was "Not in Canada". So I assume that 5th ave has some kind of US hookup.
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