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TypeRNammer 02-22-2012 10:26 PM
:yuno: CBP, y u no review my application faster for NEXUS ?!

ts14 02-22-2012 10:30 PM
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Manic! 02-22-2012 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cressydrift (Post 7806118)
Gas in the states is shit. I have seen first hand American driven only fuel filters, and gas tanks. For some reason the gas down there is dirty.

Remember tips to save,

- Car in good mechanical shape (Tire pressure*)
- Drive the speed limit ( try and keep a nice flow in your driving)
- Plan trips to get more done in one go
- No fat bitch's
I know the formula for shell gas is the same for North America. You might have problems with smaller stations and places like Superstore, Costco and Canadian tire because they get there gas from wherever.

z3german 02-23-2012 12:01 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by cressydrift (Post 7806118)
Gas in the states is shit. I have seen first hand American driven only fuel filters, and gas tanks. For some reason the gas down there is dirty.

Remember tips to save,

- Car in good mechanical shape (Tire pressure*)
- Drive the speed limit ( try and keep a nice flow in your driving)
- Plan trips to get more done in one go
- No fat bitch's
I heard about states having dirty gas too. Dealership told me about stories of people getting gas in states then having to replace their fuel pump cause it got clogged up.

Gh0stRider 02-23-2012 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by TypeRNammer (Post 7806161)
:yuno: CBP, y u no review my application faster for NEXUS ?!
Because Nammer

:lawl:

TypeRNammer 02-23-2012 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Gh0stRider (Post 7806267)
Because Nammer

:lawl:
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...7ukTf5e-HBYS3u

taylor192 02-23-2012 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ImportPsycho (Post 7806085)
what's the rule on gas you brining in?
Declare it and hope for the best, otherwise you're taxed to a point it is not worth the trip.

blkgsr 02-23-2012 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by bloodmack (Post 7805782)
Fisker Automotive, this car has a gas engine to charge the electric motor when needed. I'd buy this.
they had this car on Top Gear this week...looks like a pretty cool car and a great idea

GLOW 02-23-2012 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ImportPsycho (Post 7806085)
what's the rule on gas you brining in?
i overheard some guy at work saying you can bring back 24L in a jerry can in a day. not sure if it's accurate though. i've seen guys in the line up at costco in bellingham bring out 3x24L jugs out of the back of their SUV.

MG1 02-23-2012 12:14 PM
I went across this morning. Gas was $3.81 at USA Gas and just over 4 bucks at Chevron.

I had to pick up a parcel at Letterlock, so the gas was just another reason to go south. I filled up a 20 litre jerry can. No problem. Border guard told me one jerry can, no problem. Anymore than that and they will take notice...... totally not worth getting flagged over. Since I started going on a weekly basis, the border guards are starting to remember me. "So gas again this morning?"

BrRsn 02-23-2012 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MG1 (Post 7806626)
I went across this morning. Gas was $3.81 at USA Gas and just over 4 bucks at Chevron.

I had to pick up a parcel at Letterlock, so the gas was just another reason to go south. I filled up a 20 litre jerry can. No problem. Border guard told me one jerry can, no problem. Anymore than that and they will take notice...... totally not worth getting flagged over. Since I started going on a weekly basis, the border guards are starting to remember me. "So gas again this morning?"
Which border crossing was this, MG1? The border guards at PR always give me a hard time/open up everyones trunks to look for gas.

MelonBoy 02-23-2012 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by whitev70r (Post 7805253)
Just be glad you don't live in Germany, France, or UK. Why is their gas 2.5 x more expensive than ours? They are a lot closer to the source, aren't they?
Correct me if i'm wrong.. I believe we are the source of our gas but apparently we sell to a larger U.S. company who intern sells it back to us at a obviously jacked up price..

bobbyhill 02-23-2012 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Gh0stRider (Post 7805924)
id just fill up in the states. nexus pass ftw

NEXUS owners , quick question.

planning on going later today solely for filling up the gas tank in my vehicle only ( no jerry cans nor other goods will be purchased)

will the gas (in the vehicle already ) need to be declared on the TDC ( will be rush hour so i dont want to wait in regular lineup)?

taylor192 02-23-2012 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbyhill (Post 7806669)
NEXUS owners , quick question.

planning on going later today solely for filling up the gas tank in my vehicle only ( no jerry cans nor other goods will be purchased)

will the gas (in the vehicle already ) need to be declared on the TDC ( will be rush hour so i dont want to wait in regular lineup)?
Gas in your tank does not have to be declared.

TypeRNammer 02-23-2012 01:04 PM
According to some of the members, you are allowed to make verbal declarations.

bobbyhill 02-23-2012 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TypeRNammer (Post 7806676)
According to some of the members, you are allowed to make verbal declarations.


thats only for the regular line up iirc.

CorneringArtist 02-23-2012 02:09 PM
Fortunately, the gas at grocery stores like Fred Meyer and QFC are Shell-derived so I'm not too worried about it being "dirty". Comes with the benefit of being 10-15 cents cheaper than Chevron.

skyxx 02-23-2012 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by StylinRed (Post 7805681)
well if you have that attitude than yes you're very right you have no other option ;)
So what is your proposal?

Great68 02-23-2012 02:38 PM
The Mazda guys say that our gas is the shits up here. Cobb maps that work fine for 91 in the states get knock retard like crazy on our 94.

TypeRNammer 02-23-2012 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbyhill (Post 7806710)
thats only for the regular line up iirc.
"Canadian Citizens or permanent residents had to declare their items on Traveler Declaration Cards (TDCs) and have applicable duty and tax charged to their credit cards. Carriers of Nexus cards issued after September 2010 no longer require to present a Traveler Declaration Card and can inform the border officer orally about their declaration."

Indicated on Wikipedia

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Originally Posted by Doubl3_H (Post 7800319)
not true
So why are people in the regular lineup get leniency and Nexus users don't.

For Nexus user you are allowed to do a verbal declaration on the goods, and just like the regular lineup, it all depends on the officer on duty whether you get taxed or not.

I go to PR few times a month and I use my Nexus, and I never gotten taxed in the Nexus line.
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Originally Posted by TRDood (Post 7800503)
According to the guidelines, the Nexus card hold must have the TDC filled before seeing CBSA. It was my first time using the Nexus pass at Point Roberts, so I had my TDC filled out beforehand. It was a $250 used exhaust that I was trying to bring back.

This is the exact conversation betweem me and CBSA, with my paypal receipt, shipping info, and TDC ready in hand.

CBSA: "So?" [I have never had that before, usually it's where you live, why you went, what you bring back? Instead this time in Nexus, she just said "so?"]
Me: "I am purchased a $250 car part, a used exhaust."
CBSA: "Have a nice day."
Me: "You don't want to see my Nexus card or my passport? What do I do with the TDC? Sorry, it's my first time using Nexus."
CBSA: "That's fine, good bye."

I got through within 5-10 seconds. The Nexus card appears to be a "no-questions asked" card. :fuckyea:
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Originally Posted by Amuro Ray (Post 7800601)
You are allowed to verbally declare your items now :)
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And a few posts from RS Users

Unless the rules changed again :suspicious:

roastpuff 02-23-2012 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbyhill (Post 7806710)
thats only for the regular line up iirc.
Nope. You can do verbal at NEXUS lines now. I got that straight from the CBSA agent when I was crossing at PR.

Also, Texaco = Chevron. I always fill up at the Texaco at Pt. Roberts because they are cheaper than Shell/Chevron plus free coffee.
Posted via RS Mobile

4doorVIP 02-23-2012 03:04 PM
I find Shell 91 runs just as well; if not better, than Chev 94 on a bpu'd 2j

Volvo-brickster 02-23-2012 03:38 PM
Since by beater got stolen I've had to insure my summer car.
280 km city from 60 liters with chevron 94 oooooooo yea
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MG1 02-23-2012 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dhillon09 (Post 7806635)
Which border crossing was this, MG1? The border guards at PR always give me a hard time/open up everyones trunks to look for gas.
Huntingdon/Sumas in Abbotsford. There could be 50 cars in the lineup and everybody gets through without any problems. Some people are in and through in under a minute. So weird. With my beard and whatnot, I look like a freaking terrorist. You'd figure they'd check me out, but nope.

Great68 02-23-2012 05:53 PM
Hey Falcon, why don't you READ some of the Mazdaspeed tuning boards before you ignorantly fail.

Here's one to start: Blog : Local Mazdaspeed3 Custom Tuning Day with the COBB AccessPort : Stratified Automotive Controls


Nothing I said was untrue. Jackass.


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