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hey everyone,

Just a quick question, can anyone tell me some good places to find some parts for skylines in melbourne preferably eastern suburbs or city but doesn't have to be - looking for A'Pexi safc or boost controller, or even shops who sell cheap Pioneer subs and good quality Amps (Alpine, Pioneer, Fusion etc.).

Cheap is what i'm looking for - so anything cheaper then places such as Autobarn, Strathfield etc would be fantastic as i already know what their prices are.

Cheers :uh-huh:

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didya get my last PM? and yep i probably will go for a safc before a b/c but i'm just trying to get some idea of places to look at whilst i'm down there - i'm going to mainly concentrate on my sound setup after my alarm is fitted on monday, once i get that good then it'll a safc and b/c

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Originally posted by KamikazeR33

also http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...&threadid=14456

Join in this group buy.

Where else are you going to find a new 4x100Wrms amp for $333. Reveiws have also been very good on these amps, just do a search.

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KK13

I've had a bit done there over the last couple of years.

Mostly recently a full engine rebuild. Piston No 6 went boom. I didn't have a lazy 3-4K to buy a second hand RB20DET so I gave him the challange of coming up with an option to repair what we had.

The compromise we reached was sending the head off to get checked, and replacing the bottom end.

It took a lot of labour, but I got it back on the road for only $1500!

I had quotes done with other mechanics in the area and didn't get one under $5000, so I was pretty impressed.

Another incident was the death of my air flow meter - I was all ready to go out and buy a new one, he (John) checked it out with Injectronics - and they were able to repair/re-engineer it good as new. - again saving a wad of cash.

I've never had an issue with any of his work (as no apprentice is allowed within 100m of the car), and the motor is pulling as strong as ever.

I could go on, but my point is: He doesn't shit you - if the car doesn't really need a new ***whatever*** he wont insist that you buy one. And he gives you options, eg. you could replace it for x$, we can get a second handy for x$, or repair the existing one for x$. - and his work is of a high standard, and he has a lot of the spare parts in stock.

(Long answer, but I hope it helps you find a good mechanic) - There's nothing worse than not having one.

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Yeah he does my servicing as well.

Oil changes, checking all the fluid levels in all the spots there is fluid - suspension, transmission etc..., does suspension work, brakes, (he doesn't do panel beating or resprays - as far as I know anyway)

He's got a few 33's on the books (at least there has been one or two around there when I've picked up my car before)

Pretty cheap...I'm trying to remember....the oil was pricey as I use a 5W-30 ish synthetic Penzoil. I'm pretty sure it was less than $200 by a fair whack though.

I'm not sure on his stock of R33 spares, but I've seen at least a few bars down there. I know he doesn't really sell full cars, more into parts, servicing and fixing our f**k ups.

Oh and the best thing I forgot to mention - he is open late, like 9pm late! - so you can go around after work to pick up your car. It makes things so much easier than mechanics who shut up shop by 5pm.

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