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Elwood, Melbourne
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May 2005
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VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Wed, 29 June 2005 11:31
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hi people,
would like to here recommendations and/or good experiences about reputable and reliable workshops in the area.
Im going to be needing a few things assembled shortly (new cams, trd head gasket etc). I dont really want a monkey working on my car  otherwise id do it myself 
cheers
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Location:
Vic
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April 2004
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Wed, 29 June 2005 12:53
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Toyospares. Nuff said.
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Location:
Rosanna, Melb
Registered:
June 2002
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Wed, 29 June 2005 13:09
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Toyospares are good.
Or Meridian Motorsport.
Or just go and talk to places until you find one that you feel comfortable with.
Or do it yourself. Monkey or not.
Hen
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Location:
Melbourne, Oakleigh South
Registered:
June 2005
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Wed, 29 June 2005 15:47
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you get what u pay for. simple. just make sure they are reputable.
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Location:
melbourne
Registered:
November 2003
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Wed, 29 June 2005 17:10
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add me to the toyospares vote.
dropping my gt4 in there tomoz for a check-up. let u know how it goes.
already had a gearbox done ther in the old twincam.
VERY good service, good price, i dont know how to rate quality but the gearbox and clutch job they has had no probs at all, so they ahve my vote.
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I supported Toymods
Location:
melbourne.victoria.austra...
Registered:
June 2002
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Thu, 30 June 2005 00:14
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definately recommend meridian motorsport in moorabbin- they've got a good working knowledge of just about everything with good workmanship too.
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Location:
Melbourne, West Suburbs
Registered:
April 2005
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Thu, 30 June 2005 05:57
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I highly reccomend C&D motorworks in Nth SUnshine. They specialise in Toyota and have done many 4a conversions etc.
They also have a 4wd dyno dynamics.
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Thu, 30 June 2005 08:39
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I'd also recommend both Toyospares and Meridian Motorsport!
On a side note, anyone know of workshops that have put 4agze's into AE92's before? Engineered?
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Location:
Elwood, Melbourne
Registered:
May 2005
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Thu, 30 June 2005 12:17
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legends! thanks guys
I probably could have a go myself but I lack tools and confidence more than anything  - makes me a monkey haha
sunshine is a fair way out of my way so I might try the other 2 first, especially concidering I drive past moorabin every day to and from work
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Lwr Templestowe, Melbourne
Registered:
August 2004
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Thu, 30 June 2005 12:38
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| inertia wrote on Thu, 30 June 2005 18:39 |
I'd also recommend both Toyospares and Meridian Motorsport!
On a side note, anyone know of workshops that have put 4agze's into AE92's before? Engineered?
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Last time I was at Toyospares, I'm pretty sure I saw an AE92 with a GZE in the engine bay. Was awaiting wiring.
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
May 2003
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Thu, 30 June 2005 12:55
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Another reccomendation for Meridian Motorsport too.
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Location:
melbourne
Registered:
November 2003
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Lwr Templestowe, Melbourne
Registered:
August 2004
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Fri, 01 July 2005 05:17
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| carsanactra wrote on Fri, 01 July 2005 15:14 |
they own a rally designed sprinter themselves.
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Heh. Get Matt to fire it up for you next time you down there. That thing sounds plenty angry. 
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Location:
melbourne
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November 2003
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Fri, 01 July 2005 05:52
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yeah he was telling me about the cams hes got in ther now, 320deg, awsome stuff, and all run on the wolf computer. he rekons it idles perfect, and when it hits 8000rpm, pure wheelspin. they stripped there second gear so its off road at the moment.
he has plans for a bottom end that will be going in soon, will handle close to 10,000rpm!!! i wana be a toyospares mechanic, hahaha.
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Sat, 02 July 2005 03:32
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| taitran wrote on Thu, 30 June 2005 15:57 |
I highly reccomend C&D motorworks in Nth SUnshine. They specialise in Toyota and have done many 4a conversions etc.
They also have a 4wd dyno dynamics.
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Do C&D have a website?
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Location:
Heathmont, Melbourne, Vic
Registered:
May 2004
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Sat, 02 July 2005 07:07
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Toyospares - brother had a AE86 4AGE 20 valve conversion done there, and his mate had a RA28 1GGZE conversion. Both were very happy with them.
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Location:
Elwood, Melbourne
Registered:
May 2005
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Sat, 09 July 2005 13:26
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sorry guys.  Ive searched in the phone books etc and cant seem to find an address or number for MERIDIAN MOTORSPORT.
can anyone help me out
cheers
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Location:
Melbourne, West Suburbs
Registered:
April 2005
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Sat, 09 July 2005 13:33
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| Speed Demon wrote on Sat, 02 July 2005 13:32 |
| taitran wrote on Thu, 30 June 2005 15:57 |
I highly reccomend C&D motorworks in Nth SUnshine. They specialise in Toyota and have done many 4a conversions etc.
They also have a 4wd dyno dynamics.
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Do C&D have a website?
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Im sorry they do not, but drop buy and have a look they are currently building a 600kw supra for autoslon. I work for them on weekends so any queries can be through me.
dere number is (03)9312-7355 address is 190 Duke Street Nth Sunshine(can also be found in front page of zoom magazine)
Cheers Tai
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
December 2004
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Sun, 10 July 2005 11:00
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Hi Tai. Can you give me a ballpark figure on what C&D would charge for a 4agze conversion into a 1990 Corolla SX? Thanks.
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Sun, 10 July 2005 14:00
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SD,
I must warn you, engineering on a 4agze into an AE92 may well be quite difficult...
I myself am facing $700 for engineering and $6-700 for an EPA emissions test...
It's the emissions side of things that are tricky, so be sure to firm up with an engineer or whoever installs about getting it approved once the money is spent...
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Location:
Melbourne, West Suburbs
Registered:
April 2005
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Mon, 11 July 2005 04:10
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i believe around $800, because thats around what we charged before, but again not really sure, bring the car around and we'll have a look and give your a definate quote.
Cheers Tai tran
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Mon, 11 July 2005 04:24
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inertia...thanks for letting me know, I wasn't really thinking about that side of things. That is very expensive for an EPA test, but I know that it is a fairly standard price when going for an engineers certificate because of the hi tech equipment involved.
taitran, I will pay you a visit in the next few months, my car is at the panel shop at the moment. $800 sounds very reasonable, but I will have to factor in the cost of buying the engine, converting it to turbo, and then dropping it in with an after-market computer...and other accessories (intercooler, etc.)
I don't know how you can charge $800 when other places charge $5000 for this installation? Is this just labour cost?
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
November 2002
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Mon, 11 July 2005 05:28
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My car has got a C&D converted 4age sprinter.
Top workmanship.
Car is very reliable.
Owner is a friendly reliable bloke.
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Location:
Melbourne, West Suburbs
Registered:
April 2005
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Mon, 11 July 2005 05:32
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Yes just labour alone, regarding you supply everything. eg, engine,ecu etc. But again bring it in and we'll giv you a quote
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Mon, 11 July 2005 08:57
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tai,
Do you have any contacts regarding engineering?
For example, I have an approval certificate from my mate's AE92 Toyota Levin GTZ with the same engine that it installed in my car now... ADR37/00 is listed as being complied with...
To me, that means that the 4agze MAP sensor complies with ADR37/00, to other places, they either say NO or want the EPA test done for some numbers etc.
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: VIC/ MELB WORKSHOPS
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Tue, 12 July 2005 03:44
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Hi tai, that sounds good. I'll deffinitely be down to get a quote. I was wondering, would C&D be able to source the engine and get it at a trade price?
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