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Hello Peoples.

I am a long time reader, first time poster on this excellent site.

Firstly I'd just like to say thankyou to everyone on this site, as your knowledge and experience has helped me in some way.

My story goes: I am from Nth Queensland and I have recently bought a 1996 R33 GTS-T. I will be picking it up from the Coast in a couple of weeks. I wish to take my car to a mechanics to get the timing belt and water pump changed. Also I wouldn't mind a general checkup and a Dyno run.

My question goes: Where would the best mechanics (in Brisbane/Gold Coast) be to get these things done? Money is not a real issue but value for money is.

Thank you in advance

before NismoGirls says it, try "Gavin Wood Auto Tech"

Its down here on the coast (in labrador). Quite a few of us use him now and find him to be very knowledable.. saving time and money. Did an engine swap in mine in 1 day, so they do quick, but quality work.

Dave

ps. there also alot who use mechanics in brisbane aswell, so its worth checking all reccomendations out.

Try Jenlen Automotive at

550 Kessels Rd MacGregor 4109

(07) 3849 8999

They will not screw you over...

They know what they are on about...

I am baised, I have known them for many years, however they ARE honest and have recently finished my timing belt and clutch replacement.

Good luck!

Shops???

Ares Speed have some of the nicest looking cars in Australia (my opinion). They do excellent body kits and accesories. And you can spend an entire day walking around their shop without being served.... :thumbdwn:

If you're lucky enough to get served, you will have the pleasure of paying through the roof for what ever it is you bought.

Pity...they do have some damn nice cars there. Nearly worth dropping in just to have a look at the cars at the front. But don't expect to walk out of the shop with much unless you're willing to hand over your keys and so, "go the whole hog."

I only just bought my car two weeks ago and was recommended to AutoTech (Gavin Wood) - this is at the fabuloue Gold Coast (?) where I live. Took my car there the other day - very impressed. This guy is a Skyline specialist, and I understand a lot of Skyline owners on the Caost go to him.

I'm looking at a few skylines in Brissy (GTR mainly) r32 or r33 & just wondering how you go about get a mechanic/enthusiast to inspect em, check em out to see what kinda shape they are in.

Like that they haven't been flogged to death.

Any tips would be good.

Cheers,

Pefnold

Gavin doesn't have a Dyno. But i'm sure he can recommend someone to go to.

I've asked questions about Power FC's and SAFC's and he commented that he knows how to tune them. He's got all the latest gidgets and gadgets.

SubZero have tuned a friend of mine's car and they only tune for "power" on the dyno.. not street driveability and power. If that makes sense. Like he was using a **** load of fuel and getting a bit of power. But not much more than he did before he got his aftermarket computer.

I'd rather have a car tuned for street performance rather than dyno performance.

Guest uqunder10s

I too would like someone on the coast to professionally check out a GT-R for me, will Gavin Wood do this for me? Does anyone have his contact details or any other suggestions ? - I'd like a bit more than a cursory look by the RACQ just to tell me the wiper blades need replacing.

Steve

Err... I don't quiet know about the price. He is pretty reasonable with his pricing. I mean... you can look at it and think "shit... thats expensive". But you are getting a very good service.

It might give you a discount. I'm not sure. Doesn't give me one.. trust me :D

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