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Originally posted by adam 32

its the bloody stock BOV which makes it a pain. get rid of that and it aint too bad...

The BOV doesn't give me too much trouble. Its the throttle body to crossover join that I don't like.

Originally posted by adam 32

$10 oil filter

The oil filter is only $8 from Nissan ;)

Originally posted by hks-s14

Macka, I know many people that have had servicing done at c-red...and they repeatedly go there.  None of them have been charged $500 for a service.

$150 ish (more than likely less) would be around the price

No im sure alot of ppl do get their services done at a performance shop....gives them piece of mind that something is done properly.

That price i pulled out of my ass if u hadnt noticed, of course its not going to be that much. Twas just an example.

ADAM

Dont forget Air filter check.

Timing check.

Belts check and adjust.

hhmm.....then theres brake wear check

Clutch adjustment check

No worries Macka - just wanted to clarify to those out there who didn't know that you were pulling a figure out of your a$$ that C-Red do not charge $500 for a service.

Hell, if any workshop charged that for a regular service, I would be walking out the door and never returning again!

Is there anyone on here who will recommend somewhere other than c-red? Personal experience tells me some places cause too much hassle and agro.

I'm looking for somewhere to do a major service on my R33. As in cam belt and a general check of everything - including diff. Any takers?

And before you mention back yard - I have little spare time, the time I do have I want to spend driving my toy hard - I just want somewhere that is reliable, tells the truth and is easy to deal with..

Originally posted by hks-s14

No worries Macka - just wanted to clarify to those out there who didn't know that you were pulling a figure out of your a$$ that C-Red do not charge $500 for a service.

Hell, if any workshop charged that for a regular service, I would be walking out the door and never returning again!

Yeah i have no idea what they charge but im sure they (and others) charge alot because of the cars they are dealing with and basically its a performance car so u can pay the performance price.

There are a few guys on here who know R33s and 32s for that matter :( back to front and Im sure ppl dont need to take their cars to a performance workshop just to get their service done.

Its not a dynotune. :P

caminperth - everyone had their variating differences in who they recommend servicing and tuning their car. Ive tried a couple of different places thru the time ive had the ZX and Skyline and the guy that currently services my skyline is the one thats probably standed out the most. West Racing Motor Development - i know a lot people think he's a trev round here and probably right but he still knows his stuff when it comes to imports ive seen a couple of Lines he's worked on and they have really impressed me even gets sent up to Jakata to specially tune a GTR. He always has time to make sure im fully up to date and whats happening with the car and ive found him to be very thorough in what he does. Also uses only redline oils etc if your a redline fan ;)

First off Macka you can get f**ked :P You'll be the first person I charge 500 bucks for an oil change for sprouting crap like that.

Nothing wrong with Ryco filters, but some of the Genuine Nissan elements were getting made in Thailand hence they are cheap, make of that what you will. We generally use Nippon Micro Oil Filters (As do SST and Per4manz; Nippon Micro make the Japanese OEM Nissan Elements) at around 7 bucks a pop. We generally use Pennzoil 10W-40 Semi Synth at around 30 bucks a tub. A normal oil change is 120-130 but included in that is a full inspection and report and we generally fix up any little issues that you might have. Full services range in price depending on what you want changed and whether it includes a cam belt or not.

Cheap (Read Non Platinum) Plugs will cause any late Nissan motor to run like crap so you are best of coughing up for Iridiums safe in the knowledge they will last and run properly.

Jash

PS When are we going to see your tidy ass in the shop again Nizmo? :D

haha jash last time i rang i either thought you are majorly stressed or i just got a brush off - when u didnt ring back i thought yep brush off and went elsewhere. Sooo ill be back there when you make it worth my tidy arse while :P

We've got a new workshop line and a dedicated Customer Service Wench - Greg. He's very particular and would love to hear from you. The number is 9356 3000. He's very keen to look after you, as am I :P

Jash

Originally posted by GTAAH

First off Macka you can get f**ked :P You'll be the first person I charge 500 bucks for an oil change for sprouting crap like that.

Relax pal i wasnt having a go at you or anybody else... Just merely sprouting that u dont have to take your car to a performance shop to get the oil changed....

Originally posted by GTAAH

We've got a new workshop line and a dedicated Customer Service Wench - Greg. He's very particular and would love to hear from you. The number is 9356 3000. He's very keen to look after you, as am I :P

Jash

Oooh , Dallspec is working there official now.

Nice balance Jash

so which one is he .

The cream , the white or the beige richie.Hehehe

Cheers

Ken

Originally posted by GTAAH

We generally use Nippon Micro Oil Filters (As do SST and Per4manz; Nippon Micro make the Japanese OEM Nissan Elements) at around 7 bucks a pop.  

How do we get our hands on Nippon Micro oil filters? Through a specific Nissan service dept?

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