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Hi to all,

Im new in the ACT and have just got a brand spankin new s1 r33 gts25t (i think its that!) but was wanting to know of the best place for...

1) tune my car up so install a FMIC, podfilter, boostcontroller, ECU

2) turn ma car into habib-spec (im lookin for a 400R kit) so any decent bodykit places

3) best place to go for a ride meet some people and enjoooy my new purchase!

This is an excellent place Ive learnt sooo much (i know i know SEARCH the forum 1st!) so in the act do you guys meet up every now n then...

COPS here are real nasty too (pulled over 3 times already!) anyone with Ps beware must be the turbo wooosh

Cheers

JaiJai

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Firstly, welcome and congrats on a great new ride! We're a really friendly bunch down here so I'm sure you'll have no trouble fitting in.

I'll let the other guys handle the other questions, but I assure you, the plice treat us better here than anywhere else in Australia.

Just last month we had a night meet and a couple of cops came down, lit up a smoke next to us and chatted for about 15 minutes asking us how we were and commenting on how nice some of the cars were and then wished us well and headed off.

Now there were some cars there that could have been defected and put away for life.....and they knew that, but they were just making sure we were looking after ourselves and not breaking the law.

The vehicle inspectors here are dicks, not the guys at the registry, they are also pretty fair, but it's the inspectors that go out and find cars to defect here that are tools, but even they don't go out of their way to make things hard for us.

In conclusion, Canberra cops, in general, are great!

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For your first question I would reccomend the guys at Integra Automotive. Heaps of experience with Skylines, and I would be confident in saying they have the best Power FC/Autronic/Motec/Microtech tuner in Canberra working there (Ed). They are out in Queanbeyan, give them a call on 62329329 and go out and have a talk to them and tell them what you are after.

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Good to meet you all!

Yeah I didnt mind the cops, it was just them taking my time up but comming from the gold coast I guess I have a tainted image of them!

Amaru thanks for the advice ill hit them up real soon and hopefully see you all soon cant wait for the next cruise.. Is this the same Ed at Tez Automotive in Mawson (origionally) just asking because i dont know if people move or what

Cheers Guys

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Good to meet you all!

Yeah I didnt mind the cops, it was just them taking my time up but comming from the gold coast I guess I have a tainted image of them!

Amaru thanks for the advice ill hit them up real soon and hopefully see you all soon cant wait for the next cruise.. Is this the same Ed at Tez Automotive in Mawson (origionally) just asking because i dont know if people move or what

Cheers Guys

you can also check out, "EXOTIC REFINISHING (all body work stuff)", he is a mate of mine and they did the work on my skyline, they got a workshop in HUME.

His name is ADAM (0414185458) juz tell him that "AL" recommended you and he should be able to help you out, otherwise, give me a call and we can go and see him together,

My name is Al (0432861196)

Gudluck bud

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For your first question I would reccomend the guys at Integra Automotive. Heaps of experience with Skylines, and I would be confident in saying they have the best Power FC/Autronic/Motec/Microtech tuner in Canberra working there (Ed). They are out in Queanbeyan, give them a call on 62329329 and go out and have a talk to them and tell them what you are after.

Ditto Amaru's post!

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Trojan motorsport in Mitchell is a brilliant workshop that specialise in Skyline performance. Just one trip down to the garage and you'll see what i mean.

They are contactable on 6242 6277. Ask for John. And if you drop in tell them Steve (silver 33) sent you! It probably wont get you a discount but i'll be able to talk myself up next time I see the boys :miner: lol...

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Massive thanks for all of you! Cant believe how quick all this information came! Well hopefully ill see you all out in a few weeks (still got to drive the car down start of may so 10 more days)

I was down at cafe bamboo at braddon i think it is and saw a few nice silvias no skylines though :-( but soon soooooooon

lol Stevie ok ok will do, so this is what the new guy has to do.....

next new guy i shotgun being the all wise skyline owner.....still a long way till get there

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I have heard he is good with SAFC's but not sure about powerfc's. I guess it depends on if you are willing to give him a go if not i suggest you take it to Ed @ integra as he seems to have worked the most with powerfc's

does anyone go to autotech out in fyshwick to get their power fc tuned?

i was there today to get my car dyno tested (just to see power) but dunno how they are with tuning the fc..

Cheers,

-JD

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