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So, This is currently on (my guess is) deck 9 of the Morning Miracle, on it's way to Port Melbourne... for me!

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I'm not a workshop guy, so I need help here.

A few things....

1: I need a workshop in Melbourne that won't charge me the earth to maintain it, but will do a great job, especially the first checkup.. it's just a daily.

2: it has lowered springs... do they seem too low to you? will that hurt it over time?

3: THOSE WHEELS!!!!
Anyone in the market for some REAL Venerdi 19" Chrome 5's .. :P (currently fitted with 245/40x19's

I am looking into replacement wheels, not sure about fit etc though. 19x9.5 ... just want them to fit.. not really into the whole "stance" thing...

4: The Works Bell paddle mod.. it seems easy enough.. is it reliable etc? this is the first car I have ever risked going auto for!

5: maybe that's enough for now!

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That's a sweet ride you've got there! I'd be careful going up steep driveways as it looks as low as mine.As for workshops.......f**k that,i wouldn't let any of those monkeys even peer through my windows let alone look under the bonnet.Get onto Scotty he is the man when it comes to these things and is always willing to help a brother out.Good luck on the wheels!

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As mentioned by Gleeson, get in contact with "Scotty M35". Mechanics in Vic don't even know what these cars are, they're not technologically advanced or should we say bout 10 years behind the rest of the world.

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