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could buy parts yourself.

gates timing belt kit with cnc bearing kit $300 roughly

full synthetic oil and oil filter, plus radiator concentrate $100

rb water pump under $100 oil pump $150 or spend more now perhaps rb26 for $300ish, tomei for a grand lol

full nissan gasket kit $200

add in labour and thats the job.

Hi guys,

Snice i bought my R33 about a year ago, ive had all my servicing done by synergy, now i know there a bit over priced but i never had any trouble. Now my car has just hit the big 100,000 so its time for the major sevice.

Now synergy said it would be 900 to a grand depending on a couple of things(which i thought was a bit much!)

Now i heard a few good things about Pitlane Proformance, so my question is........does anyone from Pitlane post on this forum and could give me a rough quote??

Or

Anyone who goes to pitlane and is really happy with them???

Rule #4. Synergy fails... for importing and mechanics.

Don't bother with them. over priced, bad rep, etc.

Take the car to a decent mechanic.

Rule #4. Synergy fails... for importing and mechanics.

Don't bother with them. over priced, bad rep, etc.

Take the car to a decent mechanic.

Any suggestions Cronic???

By the sounds of it im still gonna be looking around the grand mark.

Cheers guys!

Any suggestions Cronic???

By the sounds of it im still gonna be looking around the grand mark.

Cheers guys!

What area do you live/work in? Some things to consider if you have a low bodykit etc (such as steep driveways). Also, check that they have insurance, so if the building burns down or your car is raided its covered.

Well i work in Hilton(City of west Torrens) and i live in Hillbank, close to Elizabeth........

And my cars lowish(if thats a word) but i can get up driveways....just :D

it's my daily drive so near somewhere near work would be better.

I have the same problem. If they're not open on weekends, I gotta take a day off work or organise a ride for drop off and pick up. A workshop like Boostworx or Southern HiTech in the city would be awesome.

What area do you live/work in? Some things to consider if you have a low bodykit etc (such as steep driveways). Also, check that they have insurance, so if the building burns down or your car is raided its covered.

!!!!

Istead of doing work i called around and got some prices.

Smooth Garage- $1100 approx.

Boostworx- $1350 but comes with a dyno tune :)

Pitlane want around $1000

There ya go Damo,, did it all for ya :D

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