Mechanic

Chupa · Post by **Chupa** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:33 am

hey guys, i haven't been here for a long time.. been pretty busy with my final year at uni.

do you guys know any good mechanics in Mlebourne that i could use to do a major service.... my car's hitting close to 90,000 so i thought i'd get the service done.
The usual timing belt, spark plauges etc...... not exactly sure what else.

Cheers..

SILVERFISH · Post by **SILVERFISH** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:48 am

depends on what side of town you're on...
if you're in the east you could go to Lee
(but be prepared for your car to be off the road for 3 - 4 weeks!!!)
or maybe try the fellas at Revzone in Nunawading

just be ready for a hefty bill either way... not a cheap process.

more info on major service here -
http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... 51&start=0

know1here · Post by **know1here** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:25 am

With Lee taking longer and longer with FTO's, and also for those across town from him, are there any other suggestions on Mechanics with FTO experience - I know "Lee is the man", but there must be other good mechanics out there???

I previously went to APB Autotech in blackburn (old Genesis site) - they've now moved to Ringwood (getting a bit far for me). I know they can do 100,000km service and Timing belt changes without problems

Was gonna go to Revzone for next service - has anyone had any experience with them (good or bad?) - Euro, you've been there before right???

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:32 am

know1here wrote:With Lee taking longer and longer with FTO's, and also for those across town from him, are there any other suggestions on Mechanics with FTO experience - I know "Lee is the man", but there must be other good mechanics out there???

I previously went to APB Autotech in blackburn (old Genesis site) - they've now moved to Ringwood (getting a bit far for me). I know they can do 100,000km service and Timing belt changes without problems

Was gonna go to Revzone for next service - has anyone had any experience with them (good or bad?) - Euro, you've been there before right???

RevZone are my r33s tuning and performance workshop. I have only dyno'd my FTO there as I do most of the FTO stuff myself. My car is there now getting ready for Winton in 2 weeks.

EURO · Post by **EURO** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 5:09 pm

revzone have been good with my car,

craig the main mechanic appears really honest and has been good to deal with. My only issue with them is that you sometimes need to be very clear with what you want done etc, and at times I have turned up to pick my car and been told something needed to be fixed and rather then call me and tell me (so they could fix it then) ive had to re book the car in -

certainly serviced and repaired things well and i think pricing is fair, there isa lways at least one fto in there when i go

Chupa · Post by **Chupa** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:33 am

Cheers guys might try Revzone at Nunawading as thats the closest to me... i live in Heathmont.. can't offord to have my car off the road for 3 or 4 weeks.

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:20 am

Chupa wrote:Cheers guys might try Revzone at Nunawading as thats the closest to me... i live in Heathmont.. can't offord to have my car off the road for 3 or 4 weeks.

I never see your car in heathmont.

Also I just picked up my car from RevZone....2 FTOs there...so yeah they know FTOs.

New 1.5way diff...drifts much better now....

Chupa · Post by **Chupa** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:07 pm

I probaly don't drive it much in heathmont.

Chupa · Post by **Chupa** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:10 am

where abouts is Revzone in Nunawading ?
anyone have their contact number.

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:11 am

Chupa wrote:where abouts is Revzone in Nunawading ?
anyone have their contact number.

www.revzone.com.au

Chupa · Post by **Chupa** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 8:27 am

thanks...
Got a quote of about $1,800 from Rev Zone.

I also went to Kamkazimotors in Nunawading they quoted me $1,300 but me thinks RevZone seem to bit more genuine than Kamkazi...... anyone got their car serviced at kamakazi motors ?

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 8:49 am

Chupa wrote:thanks...
Got a quote of about $1,800 from Rev Zone.

I also went to Kamkazimotors in Nunawading they quoted me $1,300 but me thinks RevZone seem to bit more genuine than Kamkazi...... anyone got their car serviced at kamakazi motors ?

can you say what items you were quoted?

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:40 am

Chupa wrote:thanks...
Got a quote of about $1,800 from Rev Zone.

I also went to Kamkazimotors in Nunawading they quoted me $1,300 but me thinks RevZone seem to bit more genuine than Kamkazi...... anyone got their car serviced at kamakazi motors ?

dont go there...

Chupa · Post by **Chupa** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:28 pm

yeah i had my reservations about kamakazi motors.... thanks i won't be going there.

Timing belt, Water pump, Spark pluges, camp seal, oil filters, air filter and oil changes. Coolant flush n full check up.

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:42 pm

$1,800 - are they supplyin the parts? I know you're getting the pump off me.

Seems a bit dear to me.

EURO · Post by **EURO** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:07 pm

JOeJOe wrote:$1,800 - are they supplyin the parts? I know you're getting the pump off me.

Seems a bit dear to me.

you will get cheaper but I paid a lot more for mine off another mechanic for similar work. If your unsure get them to break down the quote for you e.g. hours in labour (which will be high), timing belt, seals etc etc. Which oil you choose to use etc etc.

at least with revzone you know service will be done well, unlike mine where I had to get the seals done again 18months later beacuse they were leaking again & the mechanic wouldnt do for free.

Chupa · Post by **Chupa** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 11:36 pm

they'll supply all the other parts except for water pump i'll be providing it.thanks for all the help with that Joe. The guy at Revzone said they usually use genuine parts only.

Ah yeah the guy at Rev zone was saying that.. he had FTO come in their and he said he had the major service done and all but the timing belt was not a brand new one and all of things weren't even done when they had look at it.

The guy's like there's been like 8 fto come to them in past 2 weeks trying to do major service... he was like wahts up with that... told him you guys are being recommended all around at FTO club so everyone's coming down to you.