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 Workshops in SA
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Tue, 24 February 2004 08:40
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OK i know this isnt in the tech section, but i only wanted the SA ppls to see it..
just looking for good toyota workshops that have a history working with 4ages
who does good work with good prices?
THANKS 
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Re: Workshops in SA
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Tue, 24 February 2004 09:26
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Fours N More at Pooraka, speak to Brenton. They are always busy, so book in advance.
They are very knowledgeable on Toyota's, do excellent work and are very nice people.
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Tue, 24 February 2004 14:26
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| Danish wrote on Tue, 24 February 2004 19:56 |
Fours N More at Pooraka, speak to Brenton. They are always busy, so book in advance.
They are very knowledgeable on Toyota's, do excellent work and are very nice people.
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i second that. i am one of fours and mores biggest customers and have always taking care of me. brenton has done alot of work to my car including my previous ke30 4agze conversion, currently my ke10 4agte conversion and he will be alot working on tidying up bits and pieces on my ae82 4agze in the next few weeks. always need to ensure you need to book ahead especially for any conversion work. theres a bit of a queue for conversions there at the moment and have heard they wobt be taking on any conversion jobs until they finish the ones they have at the moment. which is only two i believe, mine and a supra. best to check with them personally though
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Re: Workshops in SA
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Tue, 24 February 2004 15:35
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Speaking of the Supra, that 1JZ-GTE VVTi looks like it's going to be lethal.
I recognised that engine from the HPI Artical "Denzo's Destroyer". It was in a GZ10 or similar chasis.
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Wed, 25 February 2004 01:18
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ditto to everything said about Fours N More
Brendon
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Re: Workshops in SA
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Wed, 25 February 2004 11:53
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fours and more!
great thanks guys
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Thu, 26 February 2004 01:12
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My personal opinion.
Fours and more great work..Brenton great bloke.
Jaustech good but more expensive..they have better toys i.e dyno
Mitchell auto engineering...ass clowns..
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I supported Toymods
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Thu, 26 February 2004 02:24
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| frank_grimes wrote on Thu, 26 February 2004 11:42 |
My personal opinion.
Mitchell auto engineering...ass clowns..
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hahahahaha 
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Thu, 26 February 2004 03:46
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I know of a few arseclowns to stay away from, PM if you have too.
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Re: Workshops in SA
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Thu, 26 February 2004 07:29
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ok my friend wants to get some work done by 'BT Automotive' anyone ever heard of this place? if u have, please spill ur opinions.
they claim they will throw a supercharger on his 86kw 4age (ae82) for $2000..
ive told him to swap for a gze but he wont listen and claims this is better, i dont even know if the dude is gonna put in forged pistons, or just run the thing with high CR
what u rekon ppls?
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Re: Workshops in SA
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Thu, 26 February 2004 10:02
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anyone had a conversion done into a ta22 by fours and more? i'm just starting to weigh up all my options, and thinking of costs versus time off the road etc
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Re: Workshops in SA
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Thu, 26 February 2004 12:36
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| peewee wrote on Thu, 26 February 2004 20:32 |
anyone had a conversion done into a ta22 by fours and more? i'm just starting to weigh up all my options, and thinking of costs versus time off the road etc
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ask synper. his is a ta23 i think but might have a bit of info for you. he should also know a few of the celicas that have gone thru
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Thu, 26 February 2004 23:21
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How much did you think it would be? That sounds about right.
Conversions are expensive! That's why most people try to do them at home if they can. It's not just a matter of saying "oh, the halfcut is this much so add on a couple of grand and that'll be around it".
Many costs and much time is required for these sort of things. It's better to find out now what is a realistic cost and base your plans around that. And then you'll see that it is simpler and cheaper to by a car with a more powerful engine in the first place  . Some of us only find this out AFTER the conversion!
And engineering's expensive (that's why some people don't get it done).  But getting defected for a car that you've just spent $6K on because it wasn't enginnered - why risk it?
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Re: Workshops in SA
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Thu, 26 February 2004 23:35
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actually, in regards to overall cost, engineering is one of the cheap parts. and it makes your car legal.
i know of an engineer that charges around the $800 mark, and is Regency approved. In fact, he's their preferred engineer. and that price includes the AIR testing.
after i put a 4A-GE in a KE30 corolla for a mate, i also had it engineered, so every time he gets pulled over for having a quicker-than-usual KE30, he opens the bonnet, and shows them the Vehicle Modifications Plate that regency put on the firewall, and the copper lets him go. been 5 times now... 
well worth it.
basically, if you dont have the money to get it engineered, then dont do the conversion. what happens if you're driving down the road, and some dickhead pulls out in front of you? say bye-bye to your insurance coverage...
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Re: Workshops in SA
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Fri, 27 February 2004 02:19
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I know of alot of celica's that have been through there, I have had my ta22 that I used to have, and also now my TA23 throughh there for difefrent reasons.
as for the 1ggte into RA23, it all depends on how much you can do yourself as to how much of a conversion is going to cost, I gather that you were not going to do any of it yourself ?! $6k sounds good. and they should be able to do it relatively easy due to having just done one recently, you will be amazed at what little things you have to spend money on whilst doing a conversion like this though.
as for supercharghing the 4age ?! if ya know what you're doing you should be able to get a 4agze and put it in for that price, and it's factory boosted, so there will be no p[robs in theory, seems silly boosting a N/A engine when there is the same engine already in boosted form.
Brendon
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Fri, 27 February 2004 03:27
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Hey guys - don't get me wrong I wasn't complaining about the price...
I was just sorta - eep ... here I was thinking around 2 or 3 k and I agree whole heartedly about engineering - will be done just means I have to save up some more before I get anything done
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Re: Workshops in SA
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Sat, 28 February 2004 13:39
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I second Jaustech...although they are a bit exy!
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November 2003
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Re: Workshops in SA
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Mon, 01 March 2004 08:56
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I did a MA61 - 7mgte converversion and went the 50/50 option, i did a lot of the engineering work myself eg: dropping the engine in, modifying the sump/engine mounts, making brackets for and mounting the intercooler, oil cooler, air flow meter, etc. and then got fours and more (definitly the place to go) to do the wiring and get it running (the hard part). You can save quite a bit of money doing this stuff yourself if you've got the time and a well equiped shed (or a dad with one).
The thing to remember is don't underestimate how long it'll take - mine took a couple of years - and all the extra bits and pieces you have to buy that you have no idea about at the start, but i reckon it's worth it in the end, once you get to drive it.
Drew.
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Re: Workshops in SA
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Wed, 03 March 2004 21:28
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| Steve-AE86 wrote on Fri, 27 February 2004 10:35 |
actually, in regards to overall cost, engineering is one of the cheap parts. and it makes your car legal.
i know of an engineer that charges around the $800 mark, and is Regency approved. In fact, he's their preferred engineer. and that price includes the AIR testing.
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Steve,
Who is this engineer ? The best quote I have got is from Doug Potts, and the cost will be about $1200 to $1500 (for a 7M-GTE into a Mk2 Supra - itt may be a little cheaper as i can tee up with another local guy that has done the same conversion and we will aim to do it together).
I'd love to have the contacts to compare though
Cheers
Michael B
PS Either PM me or email direct on michael.bachmann@holden.com.au
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Re: Workshops in SA
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Thu, 04 March 2004 10:36
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actually, mate...it was Doug Potts.
maybe it's not 'what' you know...but then...
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Re: Workshops in SA
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Thu, 04 March 2004 21:02
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| Steve-AE86 wrote on Thu, 04 March 2004 21:36 |
actually, mate...it was Doug Potts.
maybe it's not 'what' you know...but then...
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Bugger. Hopefully by me and Dave doing it together will save some money.
Oh well
Cheers
Michael B
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Re: Workshops in SA
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Fri, 05 March 2004 03:34
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Ive heard some good and bad things about a place down at panorama...
"BOOST WORX"?... next to maddat motorsport i think.
Was thinking about getting my dyno'ing and tuning done there...
any one else had experience with them?
cheers
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