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Niall
3/2
hale St. botany
Ph.: 9666 6364
mob: 0415 866 014 |
Yeah
Niall is the man Edwin.
Niall used to work at the back of Tokyo Imports. but he moved to Botany. its easy to get
to,just go straight down the M5 and take the turn to get onto botany road...go botany rd a
lil bit and turn right on to Hale St and follow it right down the end and his shop is down
there. you shouldnt miss it there is always a Soarer in his work shop. |
Monday, December 05, 2005 - 09:10
pm, by: Shane
McInnes (Soarin_tt)
|
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Midas, Concord, Paramatta Rd. |
I have
had servicing and mechanical work on my Soarer done by MIDAS at Concord (they are on
Parramatta Rd). I am pretty sure they could do the bushes, If you have talk to
Darren (the owner) or Dave, I am sure they can help you. |
Monday, December 05, 2005 - 09:49
am, by: Robert
Carlyon (Bob) |
|
Niall in
Botany:
(Bond Auto Tech)
Bond Auto Tech
3/2 Hale Street
Botany, NSW 2019
Phone: (2) 9666-6364
Mobile: 0415 866 014 |
Go to
Niall in Botany:
He
fixed my misfiring, which no one had ever seen before (no sh!t). Tried everything under
the sun to get it back on the road and he got it back up and running.
Yeah
Niall is the man, he knows his stuff.
I got
some of my electrical issues fixed at Niall's, and he is a genius. When I picked up the
car, I have never seen so many soarers, (becides the soarer cruise) in one place. He had
around 10 soarers at his workshop, 3 with vic plates on them as well, he is well known and
respected for his knowledge with soarers.
yeah
nialls the only mechanic i trust with my car in sydney.Nial(mechanic)
does my work great bloke.
|
Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 06:44
am, by: Benny
Gammelmark
Saturday, August 13,
2005 - 11:08 am, by: Emanuel
Spinola
Saturday, August 13,
2005 - 04:03 pm, by: Jose-Antonio
Castillo
Saturday, August 13,
2005 - 05:57 pm, by: Shane
McInnes
Monday, August 15,
2005 - 09:46 pm, by: Steven
Nanevski
Wednesday, August
17, 2005 - 11:09 pm, by: Steven QueeThursday, January 26, 2006 - 06:55
pm, by: Jeff Smith (Mozzie) |
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Neil Griffiths 5 Silvia Ave
Queanbeyan NSW 2620Rush
Imports
(02) 6284 3111 |
Hey
Grandad, thanks again for your phone support, you're a gem! As
for neil he's the guru for most mods & lighting + a little mechanic work.Ideal for the
southern NSW soarer's. |
Soarercentral.com Friday, August 12, 2005 - 08:45 pm, by: Kylie
Patterson
Jeff Smith (Mozzie)
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Nathan @ Grey Imports...Ph 02 9557-5938-W,,
M-0419-995-150 50 Albion St Annandale... |
One
of Neils mates.ALSC International Forum
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Northshore
Prestige Motors
CNR Paton Place and Quirk Rd
Balgowlah NSW 2093
Phone: (02) 9948 5302
Fax: (02) 9948 9502
Email: |
Northshore Prestige
Bought my Soarer here and was happy with the car, how it was
represented, and the price. However, when the alarm failed (minor
problem) they flick-passed this to the installer and refused to get
involved. Similarly, with a faulty sleeve in one headlight they
fobbed it off to their complier rather than accepting responsibility
as I believe they are required to do by law. So, fine to buy there
but do not expect any active post sale support despite their claims.
On the responses of their subbies to these problems, Security in
Motion were good while Grey Imports were crap. - David Vaughan
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Benny Gammelmark David Vaughan |
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Peter Pilkington: 67 New South Head Rd Rushcutters Bay - 9328 6588. and the
rest of the lads at Sportscar International (Edgcliff.) |
It's Peter Pilkington: 67 New South Head Rd Rushcutters Bay - 9328 6588.
Niall was the one who used to do all the work so when he set up on his own I tracked him
down. Niall's details: 3/2 Hale St Botany NSW - 0415 866 014ALSC International Forum
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MEDOWIE
MOTORS
Shed 4/ 19 Abundance Rd Medowie 2318
(02)4981 8206 |
There's
a guy in Medowie (North of Newcastle) his about the only guy up here that I would trust
with my soarer. Most of the time I can supply him parts as well.
As for Parts Brad Street Parts at Kotara are pretty easy to deal with sometimes (but
Personally found James at Castle Hill Toyota alot easier and quicker with his work).
And Autobarn at Maitland are also good to deal with for the aftermarket parts. For both V8
and 1J soarers (plus a guy off here works for them) |
Friday, January 27, 2006 - 10:21 am, by: Mark Northcott (My91gt) |
|
Mark
Stewart Smash Repairs,
376 Pittwater Rd North Manly
NSW 2100 - 9907-1000 |
Extremely
good buy may be too expensive for some. You get what you pay for. |
Friday, January 27, 2006 - 10:44 am, by: Benny Gammelmark (Oldfield) |
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Audio/ICE
Metrosound
, 79 Whiting St Artarmon
NSW 2064 - 9436 1995 |
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Friday, January 27, 2006 - 10:44 am, by: Benny Gammelmark (Oldfield |
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Unichip Installers
Australia and NZ
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Friday, January 27, 2006 - 10:44 am, by: Benny Gammelmark (Oldfield |
|
Precision
Installations
996 King Georges Rd,
Blakehurst NSW 2221
9547 2233 |
The
guys at Precision Installations in Blakehurst. Did a great job of fitting my deck to the
factory amplifiers so that all my speakers and subwoofer are still operatable, a job that
a lot of other places didn't want to do. A little on the pricey side but they did a good
job, and it's amazing what can be pushed through the stock speakers. |
Friday, January 27, 2006 - 11:01 am, by: Jose-Antonio Castillo (Ahh_soarer) |
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Online
Performance
Unit 4/25-27 Whyalla Place, Hoxton Park, NSW
02 9826 6602
www.onlineperformance.com.au |
A quick plug for Online Performance. Been taking my cars
there for many years. Great people to deal with.
|
Friday, January 27, 2006 - 04:53 pm, by: Brad Elphinstone (Belphins) |
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Suspension and wheel alignment
Pedders
8 Hornsby St Hornsby NSW 2077
ph: (02) 9477 6310 |
Helped me out where Jax failed. They will also do wheel alignments to spec.
|
Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 02:58
pm, by: Benny Gammelmark (Oldfield) |
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Exhaust
Quick Fit Hornsby
2/27 King Rd Hornsby NSW 2077
www.quickfitmotorsport.com.au
Ask for Don |
These guys did my exhaust and the BFI (this was before I wanted to
get my hands dirty). |
Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 02:58
pm, by: Benny Gammelmark (Oldfield) |
|
Tyres:
JAX in Thornleigh |
Very
well priced but you should check their work yourself - they don't. I got a new set of
wheel nuts from them and they were too long.
I got tyres from them at the same time so I didn't notice before I started driving
(knocking from suspension when turning). Long story but fixed now. |
Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 02:58
pm, by: Benny Gammelmark (Oldfield) |
|
Car
electronics (Alarms, etc.)
James Trikalis
Vehicle Electronics
(2) 9702-7400 |
This
is a great bloke and very reasonably priced. |
Monday, January 30, 2006 - 10:51 am, by: Benny Gammelmark (Oldfield) |
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Precision
Installations
996 King Georges Rd,
Blakehurst NSW 2221
9547 2233 |
The
guys at Precision Installations in Blakehurst. Did a great job of fitting my deck to the
factory amplifiers so that all my speakers and subwoofer are still operatable, a job that
a lot of other places didn't want to do. A little on the pricey side but they did a good
job, and it's amazing what can be pushed through the stock speakers. |
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| ACT |
|
John
at Trojan Motorsports in Mitchell. Phone: 02 6242 6277 |
there
is a good Soarer workshop in Canberra... John at Trojan Motorsports in Mitchell. Phone: 02
6242 6277 Good blokes too. |
Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 12:37
pm, by: Sam Schreck (Schreck300) |
|
Neil Griffiths 5 Silvia Ave
Queanbeyan NSW 2620Rush Imports
(02) 6284 3111 |
Yes,
Neil is our saviour  and the only one for me.  Neil
Griffiths (NSW) at Rushimports/Queanbeyan Autotech for all Soarer mechanical repairs. The
guy is a the guru when it comes to mechanicals and more for these cars.
As
for neil he's the guru for most mods & lighting + a little mechanic work.Ideal for the
southern NSW soarer's. |
Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 12:37
pm, by: Sam Schreck (Schreck300)
Ollie Ernst (Oli_g)
Jeff Smith (Mozzie) |
|
Mark has passed away |
Mark
Paddick (ACT) for most/all Soarer electronic item repairs like EMVs, CD Stackers, Blinky
dash, etc. Also for LED upgrades to most Soarer lighting such as boot lights, dash
buttons, glovebox, interior light etc. |
Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 03:57
pm, by: Ollie Ernst (Oli_g) |
|
Autotech Services
11 Collie St, Fyshwick, ACT
02 6280 5061 |
Specialist for Unichip installation and dyno tuning
Very experienced mechanic. Good work.
|
David
Vaughan |
|
Powatone Exhaust
5 Collie St, Fyshwick, ACT
02 6280 5570
www.powatone.com.au |
Specialist for exhaust work.
Knows his stuff, listens to what you want and makes good proposals.
Very happy with the result.
|
David
Vaughan |
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Pedders
5 Salamander Court, Phillip, ACT
02 6281 0011 |
Not interested in factory specs for the Soarer and did little to back
up with reasons the suspension alignment settings they chose.
After the alignment, the car handled badly, squealed front
tyres in low speed corners and wandered on the road. Avoid this place . |
David
Vaughan |
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Revell Steering
11 Isa St Fyshwick,
ACT Ph. 02 6280 5610 |
Ian Moon listens to what you want from the
car and will set it up accurately to match. Highly recommended. |
David
Vaughan |
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Canberra
Toyota Belconnen PH: 6222 1700 |
Daniel
McCall in spare parts has agreed to offer all Toyota parts at trade prices for members.
However you must have the part number on hand when placing your order. |
Thursday, April 20, 2006 - 05:03 pm, by: Sam Schreck (Schreck300) |
| Victoria |
|
Sports & Luxury Cars
Ferntree Gully (Near the Maccas)
10 Hayward Rd,
Ferntree Gully, 3156
www.crossover-car.com.au
ph03) 9753 5799 |
Check out ALSC's sponsor 'Sports & Luxury Cars'.
They're located in Ferntree Gully (Near the Maccas) and are the Soarer specialists in
Melbourne. ALSC
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Morgan Cross
Daniel
Lee
Ian Wood |
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Rhodes
Smash Repairs in Ferntree Gully.
41 Forest Road
Ferntree Gully
Ph: 9758 2081 |
Ask
for Kim (Owner) and let him know that you are an ALSC member and that you were referred by
Rob Hayden. |
Daniel
Lee wrote on Friday, September 23, 2005 - 02:21 pm: |
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Dynamic Car Alarms
Trevor J. Harold
640 Mountain HWy,
Bayswater Vic, 3153
PH: 9738 1616
Mobile: 0402 102 105
Steven Taun
Email:modulerepair@alphalink.com.au
Tel: 9879 3400 |
Steven been working on all soarer electronics for the last 3 years
from fitting the autowatch immobilers to fixing dashboards/changing leds/cruise control
mod, so for all you in melbourne who dont have access to repair or modify any electronic's
let Steve know.
Steve can also changing all the led's in Soarers to the white leds on the whole EMV and AC
controls.
He can also modified the door locking to unlock both doors when ignition is turned off as
well as change backlighting to blue on the dashboard + fixing blinky dash too. |
Monday, January 30, 2006 - 12:51 pm, by: Daniel Lee (Son_gokou) |
|
Tyrepower in blackburn |
Mike is the owner and operator and the prices for tyres are second to nowhere in the eastern
suburbs. They were very helpful and knowledgeable. Would highly recomend
them for alignments, balancing, fitting and anything wheel related.
|
Ollie stoney |
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B&N
Automotive Air conditioning (70 Railway Rd Blackburn ph: 9878 2918) |
I was doing
an oil change on my car earlier this week and was dismayed to see one of the low pressure
aircon pipes covered in green dyed oil and a very slow bubbling coming from the fitting.
Thanks to this thread I was able to take the car to B&N Automotive Air conditioning
(70 Railway Rd Blackburn ph: 9878 2918) and they fixed the leak, checked the rest of the
system and cleaned and regassed it with ER12 (same as HR12).
Very relieved! Nice guys, good service and used to dealing with Soarers. |
Friday, March 31, 2006 - 04:12 pm, by: Michael Bagshaw (Bajor1) |
| Queensland |
|
Lew
Radbourn
0425
74 94 36 |
i can
and do all servicing as well as Modifications to the TT and V8's
mostly the TT's
mate call me |
Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 01:19
pm, by: Jeff
Hogan |
|
Superior |
My car
was always serviced at superior by the previous owner. A flick back through the bills show
that they are NOT cheap and also the did a massive dodgey on him in regards to a fault the
car had at the time. |
Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 12:53
pm, by: Perry
Morgan |
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Superior Automotive at Albion |
Superior Automotive at Albion 07 3262 3233
I have been using them for 6 years with no probs. The do heeps of Soarers (Last time i
picked up my car from a service there were 8 of them parked outside.)ALSC International Forum -
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Adam Lynch (Urabus) ALSC International Forum -
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Tuff Toys |
A good
place to go would also be Tuff Toys at love st in bulimba. When you ring, ask for Wayne.
The have had LOTS of experience with soarer being that they are importers and servicers of
imported cars.
They also have an on-board diagnostics tool that will read all of your cars ailments and
settings in the blink of an eye. I would highly recommend anyone to have their car
serviced by him. |
Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 12:53
pm, by: Perry
Morgan |
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The Chequered Flag Sterling Auto Electrics |
Well, if
anyone is interested, I have another mechanic and auto-electrician to add to the dodgy
list. Avoid The Chequered Flag and Sterling auto electrics at Albion.
I just got my Soarer back from them (they are my warranty companies designated mechanic)
and besides taking two weeks to replace the cam sensors, I got the car back missing a
number of bolts for the top engine covers, the guard in the boot for the fuel system still
removed (with my water bottle in the back bouncing around next to my fuel tank, yay) and
the wierdest thing, now my tape player doesn't work.
Heh, and of course the best part, I took the car there because its supposed to be under
warranty, but I had to pay the mechanic cash because apparently my 1 year warranty is
already up (after 3 months  ).
Nothing like just paying $600 bucks, getting your car back, driving it home then finding
out the unprofessional state it was left in 
Live and learn I guess, at least my Soarer is back on the road again  |
Saturday, August 27, 2005 - 12:28
pm, by: Tim Pike
(Keydecoder) |
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Brisbane Tuning and Turbo' at the Gabba |
I take my TT to 'Brisbane Tuning and Turbo' at the Gabba. They're a bit
expensive, but they do the job. I am not sure about the V8 version though as this guy is a
turbo guru. But they've worked on a few Soarers there. They do all mechanical work too,
not just tuning.ALSC
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Jeremie Chuvan (Jez) ALSC International Forum -
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Geoff at sebring discount mufflers |
Try Geoff at sebring discount mufflers, hes done a fair bit of work for me and my
mates, mainly performance upgrades but he surely can service your car and have a look at
any noises etc. Hes located at cronulla avenue of gold coast highway next to bobjane and
mermaid suspension.ALSC International Forum
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Brett Harrison ALSC International Forum
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Yuji Kimura (Kimura Motors) ph 5537 6827 at 211 Brisbane Road Labrador |
Yuji Kimura (Kimura Motors) ph 5537 6827 at 211 Brisbane Road Labrador that
apparently knows Soarers inside out has the Jap workshop manuals no need for translation
(how goods that!)
Worth looking at check him out  ALSC
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Andrew Vlamos ALSC International Forum
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AUDIO
/ ICE
*BRISBANE*
Wow Sight and Sound in Annerly, |
Speak
to Nick upstairs or Dwain in the installers workshop in the underground carpark.
These guys do great jobs and awesome prices |
James
Harris wrote on Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 05:48 pm: |
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MSI
7/179 Siganto Drive Oxenford |
is
the place for servicing and general repairs in the Gold Coast area. They have loads of
experience with soarers and they also have a racing division.
Can't beat their prices either. Phone:5561 8400. |
Saturday, February 25, 2006 - 02:00
pm, by: Mike Bradberry (Halflife) |
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Australia |
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Adelaide
Turbo Service at Marion |
Bill at
Adelaide Turbo Service at Marion looks after my TT and does a great job. However he
prefers to work on turbo vehicles. |
Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 11:52
pm, by: Daniel
Burns (Danny) |
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Mark at
Ultra tune in
Waymouth St near West Tce |
Clayton,
I use Mark at Ultra tune in Waymouth St near West Tce. He is a bit of a Toyota fan and he
really DOES know his stuff ...and I will vouch for his honesty! |
Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 10:18
am, by: Ken Bruns (Uncle_ken) |
|
Brenton
from Fours and More in Pooraka. |
I
contacted Japanese Motorsport and they got me onto brenton from Fours and More in
Pooraka...I only had one thing done on the car (alternator). They did a good job, but as i
have not done any work to my car as yet, so still not heaps sure how they work. My mate
had his Supra there and they did a good job on his car. |
Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 10:26
am, by: Kris
Antczak (Lexus_v8) |
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CMI Toyota |
CMI Toyota charged me $1500+ for a simple water pump replacement (12.5 hrs labour
for their most experienced mechanic) - absolute joke! Then they compounded it by busting
the fan hub during the water pump replacemnt and would not admit liability and so I had to
shell out another $500 in order to fix that - WANKERS!ALSC International Forum
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Shaun Luckhurst |
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Frank Bria Motors just off Hampstead road |
Frank Bria Motors just off Hampstead road. Honest work at honest prices, they are
not Soarer specialists but they always look after my car and I have had no dramas at all.
Also,they did my 100k service including replacing the water pump, all seals, etc. for
around $750! Other than that, you could try PVP Imports which is on Hampstead road. They
specialise in Jap Imports and Rob is very experienced and excellent to deal with. ALSC International Forum
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Thomas Mulraney |
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PVP Imports |
Id give PVP Imports a miss. |
Gary Morriss |
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Morpowa auto & dyno centre.
Mark or Steve Podlewski
14 Famechon Crescent, Modbury North
82642077 |
Try Morpowa auto & dyno centre.
Mark or Steve Podlewski
14 Famechon Crescent, Modbury North
82642077ALSC
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Gary Morriss |
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Manta Racing
Deacon Ave Richmond |
Manta Racing this weds, for all front suspension bushes and steering rack bushes,
they always use Beaurepaires, Richmond.
318 south rd
83540411
they use these guys for there race carALSC International Forum
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Gary Morriss |
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Pedders at Richmond |
Pedders at Richmond have been good for me. $88 for all 4 wheels, and the main guy
that does it (if he is still there) is into performance and track cars.ALSC International Forum
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Peter Nitschke |
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Adelaide Exclusive Mechanical on Magill Rd |
Adelaide Exclusive Mechanical on Magill Rd are excellent. Serge is the head
honcho there, used to be the number one mechanic for Adelaide Motors (BMW dealers, so you
know he was busy). He's not up to speed on SC400's, but he soon will be as I will be
taking mine there. He is the best mechanic I've ever used and does not charge like a
wounded bull. Interestingly he has a friend who imports SC400's so has a knowledge base to
draw from.
Once he gets to know you he'll even give you a loan car while he works on yours. Normally
a Beemer or a Merc!!ALSC International Forum
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Brenton Trafford |
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MV Automatics in blackwood |
MV Automatics in blackwoodALSC International Forum
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Adam Foster |
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Exhaust
Technologies on Goodwood Road |
Thumbs
down for Exhaust Technologies on Goodwood Road, got car back with mufflers at different
angles, and a new muffler spewing it's insulation out. Had to seriously hassle to get
anything done about it, not good, especially considering what they charged the insurance
company for the work.
The faulty muffler was supposed to be replaced, but I have my doubts as it is a bit louder
than the other one. |
Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 06:34
am, by: Peter Nitschke (Pen) |
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CMI Toyota
152 West Terrace Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: (08) 8238 5555
Fax: (08) 8211 7563 |
CMI Toyota have formally agreed to match or beat the price on Soarer
parts
on a written quote from any other Toyota parts dealer.
You must identify yourself as a member of Soarer Central.
Contact either Mark Aldridge or Sean Webb.
|
Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 06:34
am, by: Peter Nitschke (Pen) |
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Salisbury
Toyota |
have
also been doing good prices for members, not sure if that policy will change with the new
owners. - must mention you are a member of ALSC to get discount |
Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 06:34
am, by: Peter Nitschke (Pen |
|
AAA
Exhausts in Richmond |
Big
plus for AAA Exhausts in Richmond. Did my exhaust and was very pleased with the quality of
workmanship. |
Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 11:21
am, by: Clayton Webb (Clackers) |
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Mag Wheel and Tyre Centre Prospect |
Told me my car had been in accident,
bushes were fine, couldn't do wheel alignment until the subframe had been re-aligned in
crash repair shop. In fact it was only the bushes completely stuffed. |
Peter Scott |
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Bob Jane, Pultney st Adelaide |
They left the lower control arm bolt
loose after a wheel alignment. Told me the alignment wasn't coming up to spec and the car
was pulling and nothing they could do. Car also was making clunking noise. Took it back
next day and asked them to check everything again and that if felt as is something was
loose. They had it all day, told me nothing was wrong, nothing was loose. I got home and
found loose lower control arm bolt, tightened it up in disgust. Next day they did wheel
alignment again and it was fine, except the wheel was no longer straight ahead. No
apology. Went back next day to get steering wheel made straight ahead - no change. |
Peter Scott |
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Complete car care, Marion Rd |
Just thought I
would report my experience I had with the dodgy tossers down at Adelaide Complete Car Care
on Marion Rd.
I took my car there to have the heater core replaced and for the 100K service, I spoke to
Peter who is the owner (Italian guy with chest hair everywhere). When I got the car back
he said he had done the heater core but if I wanted the timing belt done I would have to
supply it because he can’t find one anywhere. I took the car away and all is fine
until I get the car home, turn it off and the turbo timer doesn’t kick in. I look
down to where the timer used to be and its just not there. Took the car back and said dude
WTF, but before I gave the car back to him I reset my Apexi RSM which records how fast the
car has gone, what revs it gets up to and things like that. I go back the next day and
find the turbo timer has been put back in place but is not working with no power going to
it. I checked the history of the RSM to find someone has taken it out for a joyride and
gotten the car up to 83km/h and reved it out to 8500rpm. I asked the guy "Why did
someone take it out for a ride if it was only having a turbo timer put back in and who was
thrashing the balls off it"?!? The guy said to me "I don’t care what your
computer says no one has taken this out for a ride, I don’t have people like that
working here and why would I want to take it for a drive, we get better cars than that in
here" then he said "And as for your turbo timer were not going to have it fixed
because it wasn’t working when you brought it in". This whole thing is BULL, I
am 100% certain that the timer was working when I gave it to him and now to boot I have
just found out my aircon isn’t working and again I know it was working when I gave it
in to him. |
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 07:43
pm, by: Tom Burgan (Burg) |
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Toyota |
I
took the car to Toyota to have it checked out (Big mistake, as they started with the most
expensive repairs and used process of elimination, I had a few harsh words and they they
stopped trying to screw me financially). Initially they informed me that it was running on
6 cylinders as 2 of the injectors were kept open. They believed the injectors were in need
of a service and assured me that a good service SHOULD resolve the problem. Well, I had my
doubts, as it was weird that two of the injectors would have gone cactus at the one time,
and I assumed it would have been the ECU that was faulty.
Anyway, I took their word for it (Big Mistake # 2) and had the injectors serviced. When
they put them back in, the problem did not go away, and THEN they said to me that it was
the ECU... well, F***!!!!!
A new ECU from Japan was quoted to be $2,000, and I nearly fell off my chair. I asked if
it can be repaired, and "supposedly" no one in Adelaide repairs them. |
Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 12:00 pm, by: Kris Antczak (Lexus_v8) |
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Grove Auto and Automotive
Service Solutions |
I contacted another well trusted Mechanic from Grove
Auto) and he informed me of 2 workshops in Adelaide that do repair the ECU's. After many
phone calls and a lot of running around, I had the ECU repaired at Automotive Service
Solutions (they only deal with Trade, not general public).
They informed me that there was a damaged (not sure if burnt out) Injector driver or
something (maybe a capacitor) that needed replacing and a couple of other little faults.
Once I got the ECU back (only took them 1 day to do), I went back to Toyota to refit. I
collected the car this morning and it drove like it used to (but we'll see over time as
knowing my luck it will break down).
There was a lot of White smoke from the exhaust initially due to the unburnt fuel in the
cat-converter, which was disappearing over time.
At this stage, the problem seems to have been resolved all due to the ECU having a fault.
I thought this may be of some use to others in identifying some of their car issues.
Soarer
Central V8 Running Very Rough - Update |
Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 12:00
pm, by: Kris Antczak (Lexus_v8) |
| some and some |
Various places including CMI Toyota. |
Hi Peter!
Just chasing up some tyre advice and happened upon the Mechanic Guide and thought I'd
contribute.
Just happens that my car's in CMI Eastside having gotten a couple of things re-fixed
from the previous service - $450 refurbished water pump was no good, so for another $50 I
get a new unit. Also after the last service I had the 'engine electronics' warning after a
cold start until warm. That had them stumped for a day until I reminded them it may be
simply a plug disturbed by the previous water pump service (as it went in for that service
without such a fault) and they now report it was a 'left-over computer setting' they'd
forgotten to reset. When I pick it up today it all better work OK.
So, my service centre and mechanic opinions -
CMI in general - can be expensive for parts needed during service, but haggling works
when buying parts separately (sometimes matched Castle Hill prices). No apparent Soarer
expertise at any CMI - always underestimate time and parts required. Rarely a quick,
simple, cheap service, but once fixed, usually stays fixed.
CMI Westside - impersonal with little parking even to drop-off the car.
CMI Eastside - more pleasant staff, full explanation of service and easy parking, but
usually a delay/problem. Slightly misaligned replacement cambelt - misfired all the way
home, returned for fix. Small spring from steering pump/rack valve pinged off under bench
and lost, with overnight delay. A refurbished steering pump faulty - replaced by new.
Exhaust Technologies - replaced entire V8 exhaust system including (handmade) headers,
cats and quality stainless mufflers for $1800. All nicely aligned - Peter N must have
gotten an apprentice :)
Pedders (Keswick) - found and quickly fixed a knock/rattle that other service centres
couldn't even locate - sway bar clamps. Also fitted Andrew Vlamos's bushes for me without
any fuss/expense.
Highgate AutoCool (Gilbert St) - replaced Air-Con compressor. No hassle and reasonable
price.
GaugeWorks (Port Rd) Repaired speedo display unit - replaced all capacitors, etc. in 4
hours.
Hope that's useful, Pete.
Replaced my driver's window regulator the other day - went surprisingly well
considering things were tighter, rusted and more concealed than the web-page instructions
made out.
We're probably both wondering why I keep going to CMI ... ? I guess because it's easy
parking and handy for me, and they now know me while learning all about Soarers at my
expense! I also figured they could pop next door to the 4WD workshop if they needed Toyota
V8 problems sorted. Reading the Adelaide list though, I'm tempted to try another place
next time.
Bye,
Pete
(pwk1@adam.com.au) Peter Kerwin Adelaide, South Australia |
May
2007 |
| Western
Australia |
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Precise Suspensions and Automotive in Wangarra, |
Ive been using Precise Suspensions and Automotive in Wangarra, he seems to do a
good job. They do a lot of soarers down there.ALSC International Forum
- ARCHIVE Anyone know a good mechanic in Perth |
Cliff Newton ALSC International Forum
- ARCHIVE Anyone know a good mechanic in Perth |
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Precise Suspensions and Automotive in Wangarra, |
i
dont think Precise Suspensions in WA deserves to be on that list - F**ked me around for 3
months just to get some headers made up and then he wanted about $200 more than he quoted
me in the first place!
Its not just my experience there are a number of other people here who wont go back to
them mostly for similar reasons so i say avoid! |
Friday, April 21, 2006 - 02:02 am, by: Phil Gibson (Sciflyer) |
|
Precision Auto Care
Augusta street
Willetton
Ph 9259 1988 |
I take mine to Precision Auto Care
They do a lot of work on Soarer's Merc's Porche's
They seem to be very good
They are in Augusta street
Willetton
Ph 9259 1988
Speak to Warren
Across the road from Extreme Machines |
Gary Nimmo ALSC International Forum
- ARCHIVE Anyone know a good mechanic in Perth |
|
Phil's Mechanical Service
Unit 3 / 101 Maddington Rd Maddington 6109
(08) 9493 3069
Email philmech@iinet.net.au |
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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 11:42
am, by: Justin McLernon (Zz32) |
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WA.
Servicing NOR:
Precise Suspensions and Automotive
Unit 2-11 Dellamarta Road
Wangara
94091226 |
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Paul
Brockbank wrote on Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 02:06 pm: |
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Performance/Servicing
SOR:
X-Speed
18 Zeta Crescent
O'Connor
93373288 |
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Paul
Brockbank wrote on Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 02:06 pm: |
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Audio/ICE:
Alberts Car Audio
North Lake Road
Myaree
93174599 |
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Paul
Brockbank wrote on Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 02:06 pm: |
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Lexus
of Perth
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Ask
for Gavin who is the service manager or Chris the Senior Technician. They are Soarer
friendly and even sponsor a Soarer drag racer. Not inexpensive (serious understatement)
but worth considering for jobs like V8 Shims and Buckets where having the tools, parts and
experience makes a big difference. For the extra freight you get a loan car, usually an
IS200 and exactly what you ask for with friendly and knowledgeable people. They do an
excellent job but I would also consider Phil's mechanical and some of the other
recommended workshops for less specialised work without the requirement for oxygen when
sighting the bill. |
Sunday, April 30, 2006 - 02:57 pm, by: Roger Costello (Roger) |
|
Joe Batarseh (Automotive Mobile Master) 0408 935 700
mobile_master1@hotmail.com |
Joe has done all my work to date;
Replaced transmission
Rebuilt power steering*
Repaired radiator top tank*
Servicing
Rebuilt aircon compressor*
Replaced aircon condensor
Installed shift kit
(Items with a * were jobs where he outsourced the actual part repair to other people)
In my opinion i cant hope for more from this guy; he works to a very high standard, knows
Soarers inside and out, great guy to deal with and his prices are very competitive (at
least i havent found better for the level of service he provides).
Whenever i require parts for repair jobs he always manages to find cost effective bits and
pieces at very respectable prices.
He is mobile as well, ie he will come to you (within reason) |
Monday, May 01, 2006 - 10:17 pm, by: Callum Finch (Sigeneat) |
