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Recommendation for an R33 GT-R pre-purchase inspection mechanic in (south) Sydney


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Hi all,

So, I've had my offer on an R33 GT-R accepted (very exciting times!) subject to passing a mechanical inspection. I'd be much obliged if anyone could give me recommendations for a good mechanic to carry out the pre-purchase inspection for me, preferably with extensive experience with RB26 GT-Rs. Would need to be able to do a compression test.The car is in Casula in South Sydney, so being close to there would be a bonus.

I've had a search on this and other forums. A few years ago someone mention Brad at Autosports (RISKING was/is his name on this forum apparently), is he still around and would he be a good choice?

Thanks heaps in advance for your help, it's greatly appreciated :happy:.

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7 hours ago, Hadouken said:

If you want guru. Take it to unigroup.

If you want someone closer, take it to pulse racing

Agreed re Unigroup ........Mark and Yavuz are great.....

Google Unigroup.......... And the only potential negative you will find is that they are booked out a week or two in advance for major work.

They are highly recommended.

Bob.

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The below 3 shops have all built numerous GT-Rs, options around Casula are;

JEM - Ingleburn

2/2 Noonan Rd

Ingleburn, NSW

(02) 9618 6001

https://www.facebook.com/JustEngineManagement/

 

Powertune - Fairfield

Address 
8/88 Seville Street
Fairfield East NSW 2165
Phone 
(02) 9724 0606
Fax 
(02) 9383 8632
Email 
[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/powertune.australia/?fref=ts

 

F&E Autoworks - Smithfield

Unit 5/369 Victoria Street

Smithfield, NSW

(02) 8798 6868

https://www.facebook.com/feautoworks/?fref=ts

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On 7/26/2016 at 9:34 PM, Super Roo said:

preferably with extensive experience with RB26 GT-Rs. Would need to be able to do a compression test.The car is in Casula in South Sydney, so being close to there would be a bonus.

If you're gonna be dropping $30k+ you want someone who knows RB's like you said. Unigroup.

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Thank you very much for the recommendations all. Had the car taken to Unigroup, who seem to have done a good job - car drives amazingly and is now all mine :D. Thanks to all here who have helped me with my journey so far!

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