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Can anyone from Newcastle recommend a quality GTR specialist mechanic / tuner / engine builder in Newcastle? I have a friend who needs some work done on his GTR and he's new to the game so trying to help out.

Thank you.

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Hunter Thomas Automotive in georgetown - 49681362, speak to Paul.. he has a top notch R32 GTR and has worked on lots of them.. super nice guy. dont be put off by the workshop.

cheers

Linton

Hahahahaha i know whats going to happen here......

Here's a tip; Tell him to not be a tightass and drive to Sydney. The GTR experience is in Sydney :D

Me confused? Is there something you know that I don't? :D

Hunter Thomas Automotive in georgetown - 49681362, speak to Paul.. he has a top notch R32 GTR and has worked on lots of them.. super nice guy. dont be put off by the workshop.

cheers

Linton

see paul

he will not let you down

Hunter Thomas Automotive in georgetown - 49681362

:blink:

Only go to a registered quality workshop bud, or you will regret it in the long run. NO BACK YARDERS.

There is only two that I do use and would happily recommend.

Paul @ Hunter Thomas

Denis @ Denstog

PM me if you need any more info

Here is a horra story for you. I took my gtr to my regular mechanic to change a timing belt and a oil seal behind it and it took 3 weeks to do. while it was there he managed to put a hole in the radiator, strip the sump plug, and put a ding in the front radiator support from when he was using a manual impact wrench and missed lol. So even your own mechanic can stuff up. I look after 6 cars and now he wont see any of em and ripped off all his stickers he puts on. have a nice day.

only dude i use in newcastle is kyle

top block top price

hes a backyarder but he is a actual mechanic ive pm'd you his number

and he is good looking

hawt!

yeah he's the only person id let touch my car in Newy...Newcastle has nothing in the way of reputable mechanics/engine builders. Thats the reason i do all my own stuff...im very fussy. No tuner's here either, i fly Mark down from Brisbane when i need him.

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