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Originally posted by aybee

REALLY nice guys and heard lots of good stuff about them, but still annoyed that they didnt prime up the hole they made for the side indicators. They also made a new hole for the dimmer switch when there was one already there. I was told recently that my cat was put on upside down, although UPI dont do that themseleves, but they always send to the same place. I dont understand how a business that specialises in exhausts dont know how to intall a cat. a little birdie also told me that they struggle a little in the tuning dept. But like i said REALLY nice guys.

hi aybee,

curious to read some of your comments.

which car is yours,always interested to hear when somebody isnt satisfied.

we dont prime repeater hole as it has a rubber seal on the repeater.

seems strange that we wouldnt put a dimmer in an existing hole,is it in a similar position to the one we fitted.is there clearance at the back of the hole to fit a dimmer switch.

if the cat is fitted upside down we can have that fixed for you no problem,my contact details are below if you want me to organise it for you

with regards to tuning,we dont struggle to do tuning,because we simply dont do it,unlike others we wont fiddle with things we are not equipped to do.

we only do compliance,mechanical repairs,servicing and upgrades.

Don't know if your looking around, but it would defintely pay to at least get a quote from a place called J & S Japanese Auto Importers. I recently needed an engine rebuild (long and sad story), I was getting quotes from $5000 to $3500. J & S did the rebuild for $1500! I've been back many times since and can't fault the quality of the work, and defintely not the price.

I belive their number is 03 9775 0593 - they are in Carrum Downs, which is a bit furhter of than Morrabin - but I say well worth the trip (if only for a quote).

They also seem to be allergic to bullshit there as well, which is a welcome change.

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