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Okay, so im thinking about getting a manual conversion done for my car, and im ringing around to get quote...

This one garage that apparently has "Very good reputation" and "started JDM in Australia" according to some magazines looked quite promising, but the service i got from them is shit.

Ive sent them 3 enquiry emails with no returns, and ive also called them up twice, and the only answer i got was the mechanic will call me back in half an hour, which was like 6 days ago!

Does anyone have any good workshops where i can do a manual conversion, but without the sh%t attitude?

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tilbrooks and boostworx is who i would trust my car with mate...but there are heaps of other import places around

tilbrooks up north

boostworx down south

just depends where you live and how far your willing to drive mate

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then dude i would be calling tilbrooks and boostworx and see which one can provide you with the best quote out there....and then whichever one is cheaper then i would go there and as for service then i would say it would be prob the same at either place.....both places are very well known places mate

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i agree with wat benm said +1

i kno the place u are talking about and my car is there at the moment.

working in the import business even i dont like to give too much info over the phone.

if someone wants something done then u have to go in there and ask them in person wat the cost is gonna be,

most of the time it mite be cheaper then expected.

but go to more then one place and ask,

or if you want i can source you a conversion kit and a place to do it for you??

call me at Kansai 8447 1025 and i will help you. just remind me who u r on this forum.

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Okay, so im thinking about getting a manual conversion done for my car, and im ringing around to get quote...

This one garage that apparently has "Very good reputation" and "started JDM in Australia" according to some magazines looked quite promising, but the service i got from them is shit.

Ive sent them 3 enquiry emails with no returns, and ive also called them up twice, and the only answer i got was the mechanic will call me back in half an hour, which was like 6 days ago!

Does anyone have any good workshops where i can do a manual conversion, but without the sh%t attitude?

Raul Mendoza of Mendoza motors did my r31 auto -> manual conversion in 2003.... was a really top job and didnt cost the earth, sadly I dont have his contact details but his workshop is in salisbury, near parafield airport

-D

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I would take my car to tilbrooks to get that done i take my car there and have done from the start marky and I are really good friends

just spoke to mark and told him one of my sau mates is bla bla,

he said that if you get all the parts he will put it in for you for $1000 cause he said the tail shaft needs removing and it takes a while to do with bleeding and all that,

also if you get your parts from jap import spares thell coogy yhat kellie and mark send you and he will look after you

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Don't call or email, mechanics aren't exactly 'people persons' or 'nerds' they are greasey spanner throwing mechanics.

Visit them in person and take your car and they will be totally different people.

agreed.

they would also get hundreds of people ringing up wondering how much it costs to do god knows what to their cars, so going in with your car, knowing what your talking about shows them your serious.

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fours n more are also very good, done all the work on my 31, including engine and gearbox conversion. Awesome work and the guys have a great attitude there also. Talk to brenton or david and tell them luke with the r31 sent you. Their number is 82602011 and they are located langford st pooraka.

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he said that if you get all the parts he will put it in for you for $1000 cause he said the tail shaft needs removing and it takes a while to do with bleeding and all that,

For $1000 dollars I'll do it here at home, yes I am qualified. :P Seriously to remove a auto and fit a manual is not going to cost a grand. Its an afternoons work at best. These performance shops make me mad, they'll build you a motor super cheap, but any job that should be easy, whaamo, big bucks, I cant work them out. I used to work at a Importer in Adelaide and we were charging $1500 fitted inc parts. (obviously not rb25 box, but other vehicles)

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Okay, so im thinking about getting a manual conversion done for my car, and im ringing around to get quote...

This one garage that apparently has "Very good reputation" and "started JDM in Australia" according to some magazines looked quite promising, but the service i got from them is shit.

Ive sent them 3 enquiry emails with no returns, and ive also called them up twice, and the only answer i got was the mechanic will call me back in half an hour, which was like 6 days ago!

Does anyone have any good workshops where i can do a manual conversion, but without the sh%t attitude?

hey buddy i found John from Hitech Dyno Tune to be very helpfull give him a ring on 8277 4400 he is located in Melrose Park just off south rd emanuel ct. cant remember what number

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