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Don Bagnall
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New Zealand
1991 UZZ30 GT4.0 V8

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Friday, January 27, 2006 - 09:23 pm, by:  Don Bagnall (Baggs) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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Benny Gammelmark
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 UZZ31

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Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 02:50 am, by:  Benny Gammelmark (Oldfield) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


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Peter Scott
Tinkerer
South Australia
UZZ32 Active V8

Posts: 87
Reg: 08-2005

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Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 05:52 am, by:  Peter Scott (Planetsoarercom) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Where are all the Victorian ones?
Page updated.
http://planetsoarer.com/mechanic/

suspension, wheel alignment and exhaust places needed to. You post them I'll add them.
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8

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Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 06:32 am, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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.
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8

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Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 06:34 am, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

CMI are very good for parts pricing for ALSC/SC members.
Salisbury Toyota have also been doing good prices for members, not sure if that policy will change with the new owners.
Clayton Webb
TryHard
South Australia
'31 V8

Posts: 136
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Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 11:21 am, by:  Clayton Webb (Clackers) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Big plus for AAA Exhausts in Richmond. Did my exhaust and was very pleased with the quality of workmanship.
Benny Gammelmark
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 UZZ31

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Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 02:58 pm, by:  Benny Gammelmark (Oldfield) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Another couple of guys I've used:

NSW

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.

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).

Tyres:
JAX in Thornleigh is 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.
Benny Gammelmark
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 UZZ31

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Monday, January 30, 2006 - 10:51 am, by:  Benny Gammelmark (Oldfield) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Just one more:

NSW
Car electronics (Alarms, etc.)
James Trikalis
Vehicle Electronics
(2) 9702-7400

This is a great bloke and very reasonably priced.
Daniel Lee
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8

Posts: 468
Reg: 07-2005

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Monday, January 30, 2006 - 12:51 pm, by:  Daniel Lee (Son_gokou) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've got some for Victoria:

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.
Peter Scott
Tinkerer
South Australia
UZZ32 Active V8

Posts: 88
Reg: 08-2005

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Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 06:13 pm, by:  Peter Scott (Planetsoarercom) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Any more Victorian mechanic / wheel alignment / exhaust / suspension places to comment on?
There was a Vic exhaust place that had a display at a Vic dyno day a while ago - that one any good?

Thanks for the comments so far - it's coming along very nicely! Keep them coming - you'll post them and I'll add them.

I have updated the page

http://planetsoarer.com/mechanic/

cheers
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)

Posts: 1313
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Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 06:29 pm, by:  David Vaughan (Davidv) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Precision Installations sounds a fine place but Blakehurst is not in the ACT, unless we have recently taken possession of anything outside the Sydney CBD
Justin Hughes
DieHard
VIC
V8 UZZ31 LTD

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Reg: 07-2005

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Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 08:52 pm, by:  Justin Hughes (Juzza) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

How about "Juzza's Backseat Removal Specialists" - I recommend them highly !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don Bagnall
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New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(

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Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 04:50 pm, by:  Don Bagnall (Baggs) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Justin Hughes wrote on Wednesday, February 01, 2006 - 08:52 pm:

"Juzza's Backseat Removal Specialists" -



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Justin Hughes
DieHard
VIC
V8 UZZ31 LTD

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Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 05:11 pm, by:  Justin Hughes (Juzza) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ahhh you see - its a technicality Baggs; it only says "Juzza's Backseat Removal Specialists"
In the fine print on all my Invoices it clearly states that re-fittment is at the Owners Risk.
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(

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Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 07:10 pm, by:  Don Bagnall (Baggs) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Especialy if they're averse to the odd spot of "Earthy language", (as they used to say around 1863) as I recall, tho I was young at the time
Tobias Trinks
Newbie
Queensland
JZZ31

Posts: 2
Reg: 09-2005

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Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 07:47 pm, by:  Tobias Trinks (Toby) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Does anybody know a good mechanic in the Townsville area?
Alan Curtis
Newbie
Qld
3 litre

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Reg: 12-2005

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Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 08:32 pm, by:  Alan Curtis (Al_baby) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Also, does anybody know of a good mechanic and electrician in the Cairns area for my 3 litre n/a. Plus, has anyone got info on where I can buy an owners manual and a workshop manual in English please. I think the 3 litre is a rare beast up here, but it is a lovely car and I would like to look after it as it deserves. I need to buy some things for it, like a dash mat and a cruise control. Any suggestions?

Thanks guys.
Tobias Trinks
Newbie
Queensland
JZZ31

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Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 09:55 pm, by:  Tobias Trinks (Toby) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

@Alan: I own a 3 litre n/a too. So there are at least two in Northern Queensland
Mike Bradberry
TryHard
Queensland
V8 Limited

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Saturday, February 25, 2006 - 02:00 pm, by:  Mike Bradberry (Halflife) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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.
Tom Burgan
Tinkerer
SA
TT

Posts: 41
Reg: 01-2006

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Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 10:01 pm, by:  Tom Burgan (Burg) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey Pete can you add this to the guide. Please ref this thread:
http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/285/54881.html?1143026676
Sam Schreck
DieHard
ACT
vvt-i JZZ31

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Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, April 20, 2006 - 05:03 pm, by:  Sam Schreck (Schreck300) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

For all ACT dwellers:
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.
Phil Gibson
TryHard
WA
'94 black/black UZZ31

Posts: 418
Reg: 07-2005

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Friday, April 21, 2006 - 02:02 am, by:  Phil Gibson (Sciflyer) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

While we're at it- 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!
Luke Nieuwhof
DieHard
WA
Soarer TT

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Monday, April 24, 2006 - 06:17 pm, by:  Luke Nieuwhof (Luke_nieuwhof) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes heard some bad stories about Precise, Callum says DCI no longer uses them?
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
UZZ31 V8 manual and Lexus IS300

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Monday, April 24, 2006 - 07:05 pm, by:  David Vaughan (Davidv) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Put your experience up in the comments, Phil. Obviously you have to be able to support them (i.e be factual rather than opinionated) but if that is the case then balancing comment is good.
Will Adams
TryHard
WA
Soarer GT-TL

Posts: 249
Reg: 02-2006

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Monday, April 24, 2006 - 07:12 pm, by:  Will Adams (Draco) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Peter looks good. This will help tremendously. I don't know if this would help people out a bit more, but how about a few hyperlinks up the top to jump to the relevant State instead of having to scroll through the whole list?

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