FTO AUSTRALIA

Hey,

I was thinking.... With the amount of threads created when people are looking to find out where to take their FTO's to be fixed, it would be good to have a Sticky thread for all the "Reputable" FTO Mechanics or Tuners / Body Modifications / Spray Shops / Parts Suppliers for QLD.

I will be happy to put it all together & post it up, but I don't particularly have much experience with "good" mechanics myself ... so I would need everyone's input on places they would recommend

I can't stress enough that the mechanics have to be "
Reputable - doesn't have to be a classy establishment, but they do need to be a decent, honest workshop who either knows FTO's, not just 'say' they do... or is a very good mechanic that you would trust to work on your car, or recommend to someone else.

If you recommend any workshops anywhere in QLD (Even Northern NSW) can you PM me with the details

Workshop Name:
Location:
Ph Number:
Workshop Type: Mechanic? /Panel beater?
FTO Specialist?: Y/N
Work you've had done:
How happy were you with the work?:
How you found out about them:
$$$: (how much will it stretch the wallet?)

Edited to add search terms:

QLD Brisbane FTO Specialist Mechanics recommended Gold Coast queensland repairers service fix body kits spraypainters exhaust

Joe and Ricks is an obvious one.
Workshop Name: Joe and Ricks Mechanical
Location: Southport Gold coast
Ph Number: (07) 55 320 706
Workshop Type: Mechanic
FTO Specialist?: Yes (dedicated FTO guy)
Work you've had done: Too much
How happy were you with the work?: Very
$$$: Not the cheapest but they dont overquote and are worth that little extra

Also: Can be hard to get a booking... But worth the effort...

Workshop Name: The DMD Image
Location: 52 Rosedale Street, Coopers Plains
Ph Number: (07) 3344 1818
Workshop Type: Mechanic? /Panel beater?: Body Kits
Work you've had done: Body Kits Fitted & Painted
How happy were you with the work?: Very Much So
$$$: (how much will it stretch the wallet?): Decent Prices for quality work - Colour matching is perfect also.

& Ebay is your friend

Workshop Name: GT Glass Tech
Location: Tingalpa
Ph Number: 0413 444 787 / A/H: 3390 7704
Workshop Type: Mechanic? /Panel beater?: Light fixera!!
FTO Specialist?: Y, he is now! lol
Work you've had done: Fixed front deliminated light
How happy were you with the work?: Very!
How you found out about them: the guys @ Mansfield Smash Repairs
$$$: (how much will it stretch the wallet?) $80.00 ex gst

Workshop Name: Rob Bliss Exhausts
These guys are tops! If you need any exhaust work done, this is the place to take your car, they've done a few FTO's before & definitely know what they're on about.

Location: 264 Robinson Rd, Geebung
Ph Number: (07) 3265 2044
Workshop Type: Exhaust Shop
FTO Specialist?: They have done a few ...
Work you've had done: Extractors fitted
How happy were you with the work?: Very!
How you found out about them: Glowing recommendations from loads of members of Car Club sites, incl. Boostcruising / Nissan Pulsar club etc..
$$$: (how much will it stretch the wallet?) $160 Incl GST (Can be different depending on whether the extractors fit up to your exhaust properly)

These guys make everything simple, open on Saturday, v.good customer service, & most importantly they're honest & aren't just out to rip you off..
Well worth the trip up to Geebung from Beenleigh, will definitely be taking my car there to get the rest of my exhaust system fitted.

Workshop Name: All Jap Auto
Location: 1860 Sandgate Rd, Virginia QLD 4014
Ph Number: (07) 3865 2221‎
Workshop Type: Mechanic? /Panel beater? all round
FTO Specialist?: yes, the specialize only on imports
Work you've had done: hose replacements and general engine work
How happy were you with the work?: over the top happy.
How you found out about them: from another mechanic
$$$: reasonable.

Workshop Name: CARS (Craig's Automotive Repairs & Servicing)
Location: 1463 Ipswich Road (Unit 21449)
Rocklea, QLD - (May be an old address, call & check)
Ph Number: 07 33738331
Workshop Type: All Round Mechanic / Auto Electrical / Air Conditioning etc
FTO Specialist?: They've worked on a few, including mine.
Work you've had done: Alternator replacement, electrical wiring
How happy were you with the work?: quite happy
How you found out about them: RACQ guy
$$$: Decent.. came in well under what other places were charging

Workshop Name: Advanced Automotive QLD
Location: Moile on Gold Coast
Ph Number: 0404224078
Workshop Type: Mechanic Steve
FTO Specialist?: Done a lot of work on FTOs apparently
Work you've had done: Lots of bits and pieces
How happy were you with the work?: He fixed it the first time!! and was happy to take the time to degrease the engin to find the problem, rather then guess!
How you found out about them: Services the cars at work
$$$: The most reasonable mechanic I have ever found!!!! and comes to you. Which makes life easier in my case.

Theres also asr motor ...Derek who is located in Southport 0417600975 who is reasonable and knows his stuff (tell him Kat sent ya:P)

As well as Euro Tune in Burleigh Waters 55354320
Reasonable priced
Fixed thermo stat, used to service and tune car.... they are also very good. They also looked after my R33 Skyline.

I been lucky finding good mechanics. Only one person didnt know what he was doing...and stuffed it up (by loosing an engin part)...and not realising. So the above come with 5 stars

Workshop Name: UltraTune Fortitude Valley

Speak to Anthony and let him know that Lukas recommended them.

Location: James/Doggett St, Fortitude Valley

Ph Number: (07) 3216 1022

Workshop Type: Mechanic

FTO Specialist?: They have done mine and apparently a couple of others in the past.

Work you've had done: Suspension fitted, including droplinks and springs.

How happy were you with the work?: Extremely!

How you found out about them: They're REALLY close to where I work.

$$$: Quite reasonable. Charged me 2 hours labour to fit all of the suspension gear that I gave them, plus they're just plain FRIENDLY!!

gotboost? wrote:they're just plain FRIENDLY!!

Gotta love that

That's a huge thing for me when I'm selecting a mechanic, along with the tidiness of their workshop.

The mechanic I used to go to would never listen to anything I asked, never provided written quotes and always overcharged. I only used him for convenience sake.

These guys have been great!

Workshop Name: Coorparoo Mechanics

Location: 33 Lackey Avenue, Coorparoo, Brisbane

Ph Number: 07 3847 1578

Workshop Type: Mechanic

FTO Specialist?: Not really but can do any car.

Work you've had done: Complete engine swap.

How happy were you with the work?: Extremely.

How you found out about them: Internet reports.

$$$: He is very reasonable and spot on with quotes.

Workshop Name: Robo's Motor Worx
Location: 19 North St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
Ph Number: (07) 4921 0200
Workshop Type: Mechanic (his Dad also runs a good Tyre shop just up the road)
FTO Specialist?: N (they've done stuff on mine but there arne't a lot of FTO's floating around that far north.
Work you've had done: Regular services, Drop links, Master/slave cylinders.
How happy were you with the work?: Yes, very. They have a good eye for details.
How you found out about them: Word of mouth
$$$: (how much will it stretch the wallet?) They were very reasonably priced. They have a good attention to detail so will probably pick up faults that other mechanics would gloss over. This may lead to paying more, but it will be for proper jobs, not trying to rip you off.

They forgot to check my rear brakes for wear once, and they wore out whilst I was away on holidays. I had the pads changed locally and mentioned it to them when I next dropped it in for some work. They were very good about the whole thing and waived the labour charges for changing the oil in my gearbox. I've since left town but they still service my parent's car and continue to do a good job.

Workshop Name: TAS
Location: 7 Civil Court Toowoomba
Ph Number: 4637 9390
Workshop Type: Mechanic
FTO Specialist?: N Import Specialist
Work you've had done: Service, dyno tune, RWC, radiator replacement
How happy were you with the work?: Yes
How you found out about them: Local Word of Mouth
$$$: (how much will it stretch the wallet?) Can be a little expensive but the guys are awesome at talking to you about what is going on and trying to find affordable solutions to problems. Blew me away he did research on his own about my pinging after the dyno tune, on his own dollar and all!

Workshop Name: Street Toys Automotive
Location: Molendiner Gold Coast
Ph Number: shayne 0406 640 197
Workshop Type: Mechanic, with options for paint & panel beating & carbon fibre repair (also bike/go cart dyno available)
FTO Specialist?: he has always done the work mine
Work you've had done: everything
How happy were you with the work?:100% yes
How you found out about them: hes a close friend
$$$: very cheap!!!

Just thought I'd bump this thread...
Surely it needs to be updated since its last post...

Bosman Tyres
Location: Archerfield
http://www.bosmanwholesaletyres.com.au/ Daniel or Josh
Workshop Type: Anything related to wheels and tyres
FTO Specialist: A tyre and wheel shop
Work you've had done: All wheels aligned, balanced and punctures removed
How happy were you with the work: 100%
How you found out: Word of mouth
$$$- Quite reasonable. $50 for four wheel alignments, $10 balancing per wheel, $20-$25 puncture repairs

Friendly and helpful staff. Offers a proper four wheel alignment rather than the dodgy Thrust alignment you get from the major tyre shops for double the price. Wheels aligned by Bob Jane were way out. Daniel owns an evo 8 and a car enthusiast.

shadowarrior wrote:Bosman Tyres
Location: Archerfield
http://www.bosmanwholesaletyres.com.au/ Daniel or Josh
Workshop Type: Anything related to wheels and tyres
FTO Specialist: A tyre and wheel shop
Work you've had done: All wheels aligned, balanced and punctures removed
How happy were you with the work: 100%
How you found out: Word of mouth
$$$- Quite reasonable. $50 for four wheel alignments, $10 balancing per wheel, $20-$25 puncture repairs

Friendly and helpful staff. Offers a proper four wheel alignment rather than the dodgy Thrust alignment you get from the major tyre shops for double the price. Wheels aligned by Bob Jane were way out. Daniel owns an evo 8 and a car enthusiast.

Yeah i've been there before.

Was there a Carbon Fibre S15 race car parked out the front or in the garage?