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Started by andy_vlct · 1 Oct 2004 · 21 replies

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andy_vlctArchived member
gday fellas, im new to the site, got a vlct about a month ago. The old owner recomended Eurotech for a workshop. anyone have an opinion on these people, or know of anyone else good with VL's? thanx, andy
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duz360Archived member
pm psi086.he will help ya mate Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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SLY-PSIArchived member
or me as im from Hobart. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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SLY-PSIArchived member
I Dont know Eurotech but I take my car to Andy Kuc (Pro Automotive) He's an excellent mechanic and he knows what he is doing when it comes to VLT's and performance/race cars. Take your VLCT to him. Oh and he also has a dyno. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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andy_vlctArchived member
thanx, i will go talk to him, my cars got a clunking noise in the drivetrain that i want looked at.
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LUVNITArchived member
Sounds like it could be your uni joints. SiM
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DEVL25Archived member
Also try Griffiths Automotive in Sunderland St. They do alot of work on 300zx's, GTR & GTS-T Skylines, VL Turbos etc
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andy_vlctArchived member
thanx fellas. that gives me a few options. yea that wat im thinking unis, its got motor issues aswell, i was dumb n didnt get it checked out cuz it ran beutiful on the test drive...
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Morgz85Archived member
Pro Automotive or Howel Automotive (Main Rd Moonah) are usually the best to goto. Howel is generally expensive though Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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andy_vlctArchived member
ok guys, i took the car to griffiths automotive and i have been happy so far. the car has had some 'dodgey guess work tuning' done 2 the motor (running rich, and the fuel regulator has had the hammer n socket trick done 2 it) wich is making it run a bit boggy. david griffiths told me he could get it all fixed up and dyno tuned for about $400 to fix this problem. i understand a dyno is a specialized peice of equipment but this seems like an awful lot of $$$ for a tune up!? am i right in thinking i should talk to pro automotive before giving david griffith the go ahead?
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Morgz85Archived member
the reason he has told u so much is because with vl's it could take forever to find the problem, dyno itself is usually $150 to use straight up.
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DEVL25Archived member
sounds about right mate.
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LUVNITArchived member
You still going to have your car dyno tuned Jono? SiM
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DEVL25Archived member
yes mate when i get some money together! Had any interest in your car yet?
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LUVNITArchived member
Still low on funds hey, I shouldn't expect to see 19's on your calais anytime soon then? I haven't had anyone ring, lot's of people looking at it when I'm parked in the streets. Like you know though, I'm in no rush. I'm catching up with Scottie B this weekend hopefully. Going out this weekend? If so let me know, I'll have a beer with ya! SiM
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andy_vlctArchived member
got my car back 2day guys, he reconed a bolt on the gearbox (R33 5 speed) was hitting the bodywork under it and makin the banging noise over bumps. hes fixed it all up its all good now. thanx for your help guys.
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DEVL25Archived member
hey andy_vlct is yours the one that was for sale in Mt Stuart recently?
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doctordanArchived member
That's my old calais! Do you want too hear about the problems this car had when it was mine, 2 years ago...Sorry if that sounds bad...Best to p.m on this one i think... It was a good car though.
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andy_vlctArchived member
yes mate. pm sent. ok now ive fixed the motor, a dodgey electrocal connection going to the dizzy was causing the motor to run like sh*t. now its running nice and smooth. yes this was the one 4 sale in mt. stuart. mind u i didnt pay $11,400 for it haha no way.
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LUVNITArchived member
Hey Andy, saw your CT at uni the other day. Your calais isn't really that low, but the off-set of those wheels aren't great for a VL. Get yourself some 19's SiM Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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