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Peter Scott
Tinkerer
South Australia
UZZ32 Active V8

Posts: 83
Reg: 08-2005

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Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 11:42 pm, by:  Peter Scott (Planetsoarercom) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

"Can you recommend a Mechanic to work on my Soarer" is often asked.
I started a bit of a guide based on searches of the archives.
The beginning of a Guide can be viewed here:
http://planetsoarer.com/mechanic/

I have grouped the mechanics by State and used the Ebay type rating system. Please let me know what you think of the format etc.

Are there other mechanics to add? I'm sure there were some specific UZZ32 mechanics and blinky dash mechanics for example that I didn't find.

So if you can think of any that need to be added please post them here and I'll add them. Any useful information will be added. I reckon we can grow it into something very useful.

Please post new info or links to old archives that you find that could be useful. I'll go through them and add them to the list. It takes a long time searching and pasting but I reckon it will be worth it.
Dan McColl
DieHard
Victoria
UZZ-32 V8 Soarer #138

Posts: 696
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 02:34 am, by:  Dan McColl (Hoon) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Looks like a good setup, Peter. Thankyou for all the time and effort you put into supporting the soarer community.
Steve Nolan
TryHard
NSW
SC400 Ltd (31)

Posts: 447
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 02:49 am, by:  Steve Nolan (Hiddenvision) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Nobody got any good words to say about ACT mechanics ?.
Great work Peter.

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

Posts: 1289
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 08:57 am, by:  David Vaughan (Davidv) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Why would there be any ACT mechanics when Neil is here, just over the border?
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 08:58 am, by:  David Vaughan (Davidv) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Peter, I tried the email link on the site but it did not work. I have some comments about some specialists around here and one to add on a Sydney dealer.
Justin McLernon
Tinkerer
Western Australia
UZZ32

Posts: 31
Reg: 01-2006

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 11:42 am, by:  Justin McLernon (Zz32) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

WA

Phil's Mechanical Service
Unit 3 / 101 Maddington Rd Maddington 6109
(08) 9493 3069
Email
philmech@iinet.net.au
Sam Schreck
TryHard
ACT
vvt-i JZZ31

Posts: 460
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 12:37 pm, by:  Sam Schreck (Schreck300) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes, Neil is our saviour and the only one for me.
However, there is a good Soarer workshop in Canberra... John at Trojan Motorsports in Mitchell. Phone: 02 6242 6277 Good blokes too.
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)

Posts: 1294
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 01:07 pm, by:  David Vaughan (Davidv) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Mitchell in the ACT is further away from me than Queanbeyan in NSW.
Sam Schreck
TryHard
ACT
vvt-i JZZ31

Posts: 461
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 03:11 pm, by:  Sam Schreck (Schreck300) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Well maybe, and only maybe, there's another member who just might benefit from my post?
Luke Nieuwhof
TryHard
WA
Soarer TT

Posts: 455
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 03:12 pm, by:  Luke Nieuwhof (Luke_nieuwhof) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Great work, Peter.
Ollie Ernst
TryHard
ACT
Soarer V8 Limited

Posts: 357
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 03:57 pm, by:  Ollie Ernst (Oli_g) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Neil Griffiths (NSW) at Rushimports/Queanbeyan Autotech for all Soarer mechanical repairs. The guy is a the guru when it comes to mechanicals and more for these cars.

Mark Paddick (ACT) for most/all Soarer electronic item repairs like EMVs, CD Stackers, Blinky dash, etc. Also for LED upgrades to most Soarer lighting such as boot lights, dash buttons, glovebox, interior light etc.

Mark's contact details:
5/57 KREFFT Street, Florey, ACT 2615
0405519700
Ian Johnston
TryHard
South Australia
UZZ30 GT 4.0

Posts: 393
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 05:33 pm, by:  Ian Johnston (Ted) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Marks Mum makes nice cakes. Does that count?
Peter Scott
Tinkerer
South Australia
UZZ32 Active V8

Posts: 85
Reg: 08-2005

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 06:33 pm, by:  Peter Scott (Planetsoarercom) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Exhaust places and suspension wheel alignment places should get a guernsey too I suppose- that's the stuff we never DIY. So post those places as well.

I've emailed you David.

I'll put a special link to Neil and Mark Paddick.
Jeff Smith
Tinkerer
NSW
TT Limited :-)

Posts: 56
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 06:55 pm, by:  Jeff Smith (Mozzie) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Nial Bond(NSW Sydney) 3/2 Hale st Botany 2019
Tel:0415866014 or 96666364
Nial(mechanic) does my work great bloke.
As for neil he's the guru for most mods & lighting + a little mechanic work.Ideal for the southern NSW soarer's.
Shane McInnes
TryHard
NSW
JZZ30 GT-TL

Posts: 195
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 07:17 pm, by:  Shane McInnes (Soarin_tt) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Good Job Peter, that should help alot of people out.
Mark Paddick
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer UZZ31

Posts: 1478
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 10:20 pm, by:  Mark Paddick (Sparks) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ian, Mum has moved out with new boyfriend (She's 76 and he's 82....good on 'em!). The place is now FULL of Soarers and bits of them....but no more cakes.
Ian Johnston
TryHard
South Australia
UZZ30 GT 4.0

Posts: 396
Reg: 07-2005

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Friday, January 27, 2006 - 06:58 am, by:  Ian Johnston (Ted) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

No more cake?.Anyway, at least you got your priorities right.
Mark Northcott
TryHard
NSW
UZZ30 V8

Posts: 190
Reg: 10-2005

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Friday, January 27, 2006 - 10:21 am, by:  Mark Northcott (My91gt) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

There's a guy in Medowie (North of Newcastle) his about the only guy up here that I would trust with my soarer. Most of the time I can supply him parts as well.

MEDOWIE MOTORS
Shed 4/ 19 Abundance Rd Medowie 2318
(02)4981 8206

As for Parts Brad Street Parts at Kotara are pretty easy to deal with sometimes (but Personally found James at Castle Hill Toyota alot easier and quicker with his work).

And Autobarn at Maitland are also good to deal with for the aftermarket parts. For both V8 and 1J soarers (plus a guy off here works for them)
Benny Gammelmark
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 UZZ31

Posts: 1215
Reg: 07-2005

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Friday, January 27, 2006 - 10:44 am, by:  Benny Gammelmark (Oldfield) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I got this from an earlier try to do the same:

NSW - Body shop:
Mark Stewart Smash Repairs, 376 Pittwater Rd North Manly NSW 2100 - 9907-1000
Extremely good buy may be too expensive for some. You get what you pay for.

Audio/ICE
Metrosound, 79 Whiting St Artarmon NSW 2064 - 9436 1995

Unichip Installers
Australia and NZ
http://www.airpowersystems.com.au/aus_spec/aus_dealers.htm

These from other people:

VIC:

Daniel Lee wrote on Friday, September 23, 2005 - 02:21 pm:

Rhodes Smash Repairs in Ferntree Gully.

41 Forest Road
Ferntree Gully
Ph: 9758 2081

Ask for Kim (Owner) and let him know that you are an ALSC member and that you were referred by Rob Hayden.





James Harris wrote on Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 05:48 pm:

AUDIO / ICE

*BRISBANE*

Wow Sight and Sound in Annerly, Speak to Nick upstairs or Dwain in the installers workshop in the underground carpark.

These guys do great jobs and awesome prices.




WA:


Paul Brockbank wrote on Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 02:06 pm:

WA.
Servicing NOR:
Precise Suspensions and Automotive
Unit 2-11 Dellamarta Road
Wangara
94091226

Performance/Servicing SOR:
X-Speed
18 Zeta Crescent
O'Connor
93373288

Audio/ICE:
Alberts Car Audio
North Lake Road
Myaree
93174599


Jose-Antonio Castillo
TryHard
NSW
2.5GT-L VVTi

Posts: 469
Reg: 07-2005

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Friday, January 27, 2006 - 11:01 am, by:  Jose-Antonio Castillo (Ahh_soarer) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ooh can I add one for audio as well.

The guys at Precision Installations in Blakehurst. Did a great job of fitting my deck to the factory amplifiers so that all my speakers and subwoofer are still operatable, a job that a lot of other places didn't want to do. A little on the pricey side but they did a good job, and it's amazing what can be pushed through the stock speakers.


Precision Installations
996 King Georges Rd,
Blakehurst NSW 2221

9547 2233
Brad Elphinstone
TryHard
NSW
JZZ30 GT-T

Posts: 380
Reg: 07-2005

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Friday, January 27, 2006 - 04:53 pm, by:  Brad Elphinstone (Belphins) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

A quick plug for Online Performance. Been taking my cars there for many years. Great people to deal with.


Unit 4/25-27 Whyalla Place, Hoxton Park, NSW
02 9826 6602
www.onlineperformance.com.au
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
1991 UZZ30 GT4.0 V8

Posts: 2230
Reg: 05-2005

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Friday, January 27, 2006 - 06:53 pm, by:  Don Bagnall (Baggs) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I can't recommend ANYONE........mainly coz I'm in NZ, but also coz I'M the only Soarer mechanic I'll EVER use.

Benny Gammelmark
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 UZZ31

Posts: 1219
Reg: 07-2005

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Friday, January 27, 2006 - 07:23 pm, 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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