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27-01-2010, 08:05 PM | #1 | ||
EL XR8
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hay all
did a quick search and came up pretty much empty handed... i just wanted to know is there any mechanics up in Brisbane i am hoping southside that specialize just in FORD ???? i have heard Elite are pretty ******** house from a few people... anyone else ??? |
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27-01-2010, 08:36 PM | #2 | ||
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I'm just guessing here but maybe a ford dealership
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27-01-2010, 08:39 PM | #3 | ||
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Ford would be the last person I'd take my car too, lol
But also from brissy, and interested in someone I can take my (worked) car too..
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27-01-2010, 08:59 PM | #4 | ||
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apart from a Ford dealer, dont know if you'll find a "just" Ford mechanic. wouldnt think it would be economically viable for a business to do this.
probably comes down to what sort of work you want done ? as far as performance tuning, no experiencing with any personally, but names mentioned on the forum would be Elite, Bob Romano and RDP - the later is northside tho
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27-01-2010, 09:07 PM | #5 | ||
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does it have to be a bussines or just some one who works on fords
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27-01-2010, 09:43 PM | #6 | ||
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I can recommend UMR Engines in Moss Street, Slacks Creek - Mark has done the engine rebuild on my '62 Compact Fairlane, and some other automotive repair work as well, and I couldn't be happier with his helpful attitude and top ethics.
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27-01-2010, 10:17 PM | #7 | ||
EL XR8
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sweet i might look UMR up cheers..
Ford will just rip me a new hole.... |
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27-01-2010, 10:21 PM | #8 | ||
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What sort of work are you after? Mods or general servicing/tuning?
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27-01-2010, 10:48 PM | #9 | ||
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Hi just reading your post
Ive got a guy that gives old school service (you can talk to him) and seems reasonable enough in his pricing hes a one man operation at Marsden on the southside behind Supercheap and the garden supply hes into old cars and hotties/racing even if they are Commodores go and talk to Lindsey at Marsden mechanical and RWC or ring him on 32996141 hes done RWCs and services and picked the problem with my AU after it just stopped ( the crank angle sensor) which had me stuffed sorry for the AD but these guys are hard to find the only other mech I found to be trustworthy was John French (Dick Jonsons old sparing partner) off Moss street thanks John |
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27-01-2010, 11:09 PM | #10 | ||
EL XR8
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yeh just after general servicing etc etc etc... but would like to at least find a mech that knows what they are doing... my car had a MAF sensor FAILURE took to 4 mech on the southside and had them scratching there heads.. FORD at MAINSFIELD got it right but pricing is stupid
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28-01-2010, 08:27 AM | #11 | ||
Does it get any better
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Hi kingyxr8,
As a ford (boss) owner and long time member of the forum, I would love to help you. I own UltraTune Macgregor on Kessels Rd and we pride ourselves on old fashion service at competitive prices, as you are a forum member I would be more than happy to give you an Ultra VIP discount on all your work. We only use quality parts and all work has a nationwide 6 mth guarantee. Please feel free to ring me for any more information. (07) 3849 5266 Cheers Steve |
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28-01-2010, 10:15 AM | #12 | ||
EL XR8
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HAHAHAHAHAHA steve i know you.. I am Matt the red head fella i brought my GTIR in there it had a leaking injector and we had to chase around everywhere for it..... what a small world i also brought my civic to you..
i work in spare parts myself and can get parts inc filters next to nothing... just need someone that knows what they are doing... |
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28-01-2010, 10:56 AM | #13 | ||
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28-01-2010, 11:00 AM | #14 | ||
EL XR8
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cheers for that mate...
saved in my favorites |
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28-01-2010, 02:42 PM | #15 | |||
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28-01-2010, 05:22 PM | #16 | ||
Does it get any better
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We can service factory LPG fitted vehicles only. :(
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28-01-2010, 07:54 PM | #17 | |||
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28-01-2010, 08:28 PM | #18 | ||
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If your after a decent reliable mechanic I can recommend Jeff from QDAD automotive, he is a Ford trained mechanic having worked with Ford for many years. he has serviced all my cars for the past 4 years without any probs.
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28-01-2010, 09:15 PM | #19 | ||
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28-01-2010, 10:20 PM | #20 | |||
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28-01-2010, 10:26 PM | #21 | |||
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28-01-2010, 10:31 PM | #22 | ||
EL XR8
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ahhh ok sweet... well a work mate owns a new Xr6 turbo took to them for a tune 2 days later turbo goes... now i am not saying its there fault just one of the bad things i have heard... but yes you are right they are always booked out
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12-03-2010, 02:49 PM | #23 | ||
EL XR8
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anybody know anyone else...
i am looking at general service filters + coil + plugs + dizzy.. also looking at new Ball Joints bearings etc etc etc.. i can get the parts just someone to fit it... |
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12-03-2010, 03:45 PM | #24 | ||
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Chiptorque down the coast do great work on cars.
And with fairly decent prices too.
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13-03-2010, 08:14 PM | #25 | |||
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