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[Char]

i can go ahead and say NEVER go to Hitech Cylinder Heads in Malaga.. unless your going there as one of his many returning customers to burn the place down.
they pretend to know what they are talking about, change prices on quoted jobs, dont complete work, dont know anything about compression ratios (because a custom built hybrid rb30det will have "stock turbo compression") and they'll leave you stranded with an imcomplete motor so u then have to spend another million bucks to get someone who knows what their doing to go through and re-do all the work and complete the job.

i can also say dont go to imports101, i've heard good things about importing cars through them (tho when i tried to, they failed and i got a refund) but dont get any work done, i took my r32 there to fix speedo (r32 with rb25det + rb25 g/box = speedo is 10-20k's off) they had it for a day i went in paid $300 then after i paid they tell me "its not done, we will call u when we have the parts we need" 3 weeks later and no word, i say i want my money back and he tells me i'm not welcome back. when they were testing my speedo they also went ahead and disconnected my reverse lights which i had to re solder back to the gearbox almost going blind in the process (ever try lying on ur back soldering under a car in ur driveway?)
something else to note about imports101 is they put up fake prices of cars on their site, i asked Danny (the owner) "what happened to all the evo 8's that were for sale on ur site for 22k and now they are all 30+k?" and he said "they cost more now, fluxuation" and then he just droned off mumbling and avoiding the question.




-those are my experiences/opinions, if u wanna go there be my guest.
-Brett/Allen if use dont want me/ppl posting negative stuff bout companies feel free to delete, no skin off my back

[Nic_A31]

Allow me to add.

South West Brakes & Clutch (AKA Crazy Imports)
VERY unhappy with my experience with these guys. I purchased a halfcut off them late 2010, 3 weeks after payment it was finally delivered. It was delivered incomplete of promised panels, bumpers, interior parts (required for manual conversion) etc.
Oil and water galleries were bare dry. They get drained by customs on the way in, but nothing was ever put back in. There was no radiator present at all which caused a slight amount of rust inside the water lines.
I had nothing but problems getting the motor to run properly, I've now spent $1600 on the motor and been given no compensation / $ assistance at all in the matter. Brendan has continuously avoided any attempt I've made to rectify my dismay about where I ended up on this. I had to drive to Bunbury myself to get panels and bumper for the halfcut.

$1600 out of pocket and still counting, motor still doesn't run as it should.
I understand a few other people have had experiences where this business has taken a very long time to respond / deliver good that are/were already paid for.

Definately a thumbs down from me.

[Mish]

Hey also, don't go budget detailing. the name says it all. They left cutter polish all over my car and it damaged the paintwork. Teaches you for going cheap when your trying to sell your car. Then you try to talk to them about it and all they say is, oh we are sorry, we'll give you 50% off next time, as if I'd let them near another car of mine.

[V8EATER]

May i also add X-Speed. I was disgusted by what they did with Renee's car. Loose bolts, bolts and nuts missing, etc etc.

[Mally]

Dont forget tools in engine

[Mish]

Dont forget tools in engine

My mechanics did that, but they are really good normally, just an apprentices mistake. got a free screwdriver out of it though

[NA_Goodness]

I've picked up a KC 10 and 8mm spanner (I liked that one til a mechanic stole it off me!), 3 10mm spanners and a 10mm ratchet spanner due to mechanics leaving tools in cars. Heard of someone finding a meter long leaver bar sitting on topnof a van engine... Lucky bastard.

[Nay Nay]

i agree with brett

[Bella <3]

May i also add X-Speed. I was disgusted by what they did with Renee's car. Loose bolts, bolts and nuts missing, etc etc.

I use to use Xspeed all the time and i never had a problem but that was a while ago theyve probly got new apprentices in there now. but ive definitly heard different stories about them thats for sure.