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Spook's_Skyline

By Spook's_Skyline,
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predator Grand Master

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yeah Spooks_Skyline, I'm with you!

Out of every single thread i've read, not one single place that would be "highly recommended" in the brisbane area! guess its gavin wood for me, but yeah, it would be kind of nice if there was one decent place in the whole of the brisbane area! Who wants to open a workshop? :P

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what work did u have done there?

do they have a dyno?

do they know there lines?

Harun had his RB25 basically rebuilt there and alot of other work...as seen by the 12 sec pass...

PM him and he will be able to give you more details.

Also I would recommend Charlies, but ONLY if Dave or Charlie work on the car, as an old friend of Dave's I know he knows his shit, however some of his apprentices have let the name slip.

Also All Star at Zillmere did a mates cooler and service on his s15, quality work and good service.

There are a few places I would avoid on the Northside not mentioning any names but they are located at Aspley and Geebung...

Also Gavin woods is VERY good at identifying a problem, its your choice whether you get it done there or elsewhere...and remember if the place used to specialise in body kits and still do...then don't trust them with the motor unless its to paint it...sorry speaking from experience...

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There are a few places I would avoid on the Northside not mentioning any names but they are located at Aspley and Geebung...

Also Gavin woods is VERY good at identifying a problem, its your choice whether you get it done there or elsewhere...and remember if the place used to specialise in body kits and still do...then don't trust them with the motor unless its to paint it...sorry speaking from experience...

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predator Grand Master

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lots of "no's", not many yes'es there..

hmm... i guess there weren't heaps in melb when i was living down there either. Plenty around but none that offer decent prices and services. Unfortunately most only like the big spenders, and if you're not one of them they really couldn't give a fug.

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I was quoted $860 for a 100,000km service from Gavin Woods. Inc water pump change.. for my r32 gts4.

I think thats a bit pricy. Came to me as a bit of a shock when people from here have said it would cost around $500.

Surely there are cheaper places that do quality work like i have heard Gavin does.

predator Grand Master

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$860 isn't too bad considering its a full service. If it includes a lot of things like gearbox oil change, brake flush, cooling system flush, diff oil, spark plug change, oil change, filter change - its a good price. And how often do you need to have all that stuff done?? not very often!

If you just want timing belt and water pump it will be cheaper - but don't forget you're also getting these items as well (timing belt = $100 i think, water pump = $150.

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I never got the water pump changed and as I understand it, it's a pretty expensive part. Plus gavin doesn't use anything other than Nissan parts. I guess you pay more for genuine quality and assurance it's going to last or it's covered by warranty.

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$860 isn't too bad considering its a full service. If it includes a lot of things like gearbox oil change, brake flush, cooling system flush, diff oil, spark plug change, oil change, filter change - its a good price. And how often do you need to have all that stuff done?? not very often!

If you just want timing belt and water pump it will be cheaper - but don't forget you're also getting these items as well (timing belt = $100 i think, water pump = $150.

yeh thats true..

I have my own oil (Motul 4100 turbolight), oil filter (Z145A) and NGK iridium plugs which should cut the price a bit.

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Having the timing belt and water pump changed at Ni$$an would be more than that...

I think it is a reasonable price, especially if that includes, all fluid incl brake and gearbox and diff changed...hell that is cheap...

Another place I would RECOMMEND so I am not perceived to be negative is Peninsula Mechanical at Redcliffe ask for Simon.

Oh and Turbolight is about all I will use besides Mobil 1, and I used it in my bro's 4 stroke bike...****in good oil.

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ok, ive discovered the new NISSAN service depot down the road (woollongabba) service imports

im taking my car there this arvo

their prices are good, ill report back what sort of service they did;

they are also doing a 4 wheel alignment for me which is nice, coz goodyear couldnt do it

dAVE Grand Master

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ok, ive discovered the new NISSAN service depot down the road (logan road woollongabba) service imports

im taking my car there this arvo

their prices are good, ill report back what sort of service they did;

they are also doing a 4 wheel alignment for me which is nice, coz goodyear couldnt do it

i have worked at 2 dealers and the last thing I would do is take an import to be serviced there.. good luck!

re 100,00km service, Gavin will use any parts you ask him to, but by default will give a quote on nissan parts. The service would include timing belt ($120 for nissan item i beleive), GTR water pump (~$200), Oils, Filters, Sump plug washer and maybe gearbox - not sure.

$860 does sound a bit high tho, i thought it was around $700 for that service.

dave

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