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Rekin Grand Master

Rekin

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Booked in my r32 gtst for a $14 pedders suspension check, seeing as I've only had the car for a week would like to know if there are any problems to be fixed.

Results were:

Shock absorbers:

Left front: 27

Right front: 27

Left rear: 22

Right rear: 24

Pedders stated new shocks are rated 22, so nothing needs to be fixed there.

Only problem were:

Upper inner bushers worn $137

Slight play lhs mounts moving

LAB $132

Wheel align $55

Total ~ $324

Should I go ahead and book the service with pedders?

Also spoke to the person about pedders extreme suspension vs japanese made, he says pedders australian built and made for aus conditions plus not as stiff as imported :(

Thanks

- Patrick

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Duncan Grand Master

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what is a LAB?

For inner arm bushes you should check out whiteline or notlec adjustable camber bushes.

Alignment price is good for a 4 wheel alignment but make sure you get the other work done first

pkblade Experienced

pkblade

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Pedders charge $110 for a 4 wheel alignment.

The above quote is just the front wheel alignment

For bushes & your suspension needs its hard to go pass Whiteline items. Also, if Pedders had some idea about the Skyline they would of advised you to have a 4 wheel alignment done. SydneyKid has listed - Centeline Thomastown; & Traction Tyre & Suspension Rowville, as reputable suspension places in VIC.

Lunatikk Rising Star

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I took my GTR into Pedders up here for the $14 check & dropped a few comments as hooks-in-the-water to see if they'd bite & yep, they sure did!!

Firstly they wouldn't let me in the workshop to SHOW me what needed to be replaced, which to be fair is the letter of the law BUT then they came back with a list of needing to completly dis-assemble the rear-cradle & replace all the bushes along with the front steering-rack being shot & needing to be re-built or replaced. Stupid $$$ & 2wks later I could have my car back.....

I then took it to a mates workshop & put it on the hoist. The car needs a RH front tie-rod end, a front CV-boot & not a lot else. Whilst the rest isn't brand-new, it doesn't need replacing right now either.

Anyway that's my experience, make of it what you will

Beer Baron Grand Master

Beer Baron

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that's pretty cheap. most good place i know charge between 100 and 150 if we are talking:

adjust front toe

adjust rear toe

adjust front castor

adjust front camber

adjust rear camber

that's a fair bit of stuff to do, and after doing camber things must be checked again as it can affect castor. and after doing castor another check is required. so it takes time.

subzeroR33 Mentor

subzeroR33

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I took my GTR into Pedders up here for the $14 check & dropped a few comments as hooks-in-the-water to see if they'd bite & yep, they sure did!!

Firstly they wouldn't let me in the workshop to SHOW me what needed to be replaced, which to be fair is the letter of the law BUT then they came back with a list of needing to completly dis-assemble the rear-cradle & replace all the bushes along with the front steering-rack being shot & needing to be re-built or replaced. Stupid $$$ & 2wks later I could have my car back.....

I then took it to a mates workshop & put it on the hoist. The car needs a RH front tie-rod end, a front CV-boot & not a lot else. Whilst the rest isn't brand-new, it doesn't need replacing right now either.

Anyway that's my experience, make of it what you will

Mate you could take a new car their and they would say it would need changing. :P

Rekin Grand Master

Rekin

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When the inspection was finished, they left my car on the hoist and asked me to follow him into the workshop. He then showed me what was wrong and what needed to be fixed, then lowered the car and printed out the invoice etc.

Havent done anything yet, looking around at other options.

Thanks :)

Big Rizza Mentor

Big Rizza

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Pedders and my local import speciallist gave me an identical list of suspension issues, so I figured that what they were telling me was reasonable. Always get a second opinion if you think you're getting taken for a ride!

Or could it be that Pedders and my mechanic are conspiring against me?!?!?!

subzeroR33 Mentor

subzeroR33

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Pedders and my local import speciallist gave me an identical list of suspension issues, so I figured that what they were telling me was reasonable. Always get a second opinion if you think you're getting taken for a ride!

Or could it be that Pedders and my mechanic are conspiring against me?!?!?!

Mate you never know.

These pedders outlets are franchises and i spose its the luck of the draw of which one you take it too.

They probly get a 6 week training course of how too rob people legally and get thrown into the business without a clue. Some pedders may be good depends on the owners. All they want is profit which im sure everyone wants, but not robbing people they way they do it.

My experience never go back.

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Modena Grand Master

Modena

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But wouldnt Joe Blow who "specialises" in Skylines and other imports would wonna rip you just as much as Pedders in this case? At the end of the day, everyone wants to make money. If you really want to save a buck, become friends with a mechanic and get him to check your car over, this is the only way.

My family friend mechanic told me today that you dont need to machine all disk rotors when changing brake pads... often its not needed at all but 9/10 places will tell you to do it, why? more money for them.

I cant imagine how much chicks get ripped everytime they service their cars...

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