Portsmouth/Hampshire Garage Needed

Guys,

First post for me and I have to say that this club is outstanding!! (Signed up as soon as I got back from the Japfest at the WE). I've had a Supra 1996 facelift for 2 years and I'm not getting as much as I want done cos I'm always away. I live in the Portsmouth area and I was wondering if any of you knew a first class garage to help me finish my car (turbo hybrid fitting and de-catting etc - that sort of thing).

Any help would be much appreciated, Cheers, Andrew

good to see more peeps from this area signing up! sorry mate cant help on the garage front being i have a poxy n/a!

Guys,

 

First post for me and I have to say that this club is outstanding!! (Signed up as soon as I got back from the Japfest at the WE). I've had a Supra 1996 facelift for 2 years and I'm not getting as much as I want done cos I'm always away. I live in the Portsmouth area and I was wondering if any of you knew a first class garage to help me finish my car (turbo hybrid fitting and de-catting etc - that sort of thing).

 

Any help would be much appreciated, Cheers, Andrew

Hay mate, sound like me I’ve had my sup nearly two years and I’ve only just joined .!

I know a chap down the road from me in Southampton, he’s sh*t hot with imports especially supra’s he used to work for Bonsai who I have to say a useless but he is a really nice sound chap and he’s just starting out on his own his name is Ian I’ll pm you his number if you want, just tell him lee gave it to ya.

lee your car looks awesome, love the colour! will keep an eye out for you

Hi Andrew.

There's no Supra specialists around here mate. ToyodaTech in Fareham are supposed to be good but I've never used them myself. I reckon it's better to take it somewhere that knows Supras if you aren't happy to do it yourself. Phoenix in Watford are very good. Paul Whiffin also has a good rep.

Decatting and BPU etc is pretty basic stuff that you could probably manage yourself. You can always post on here if there's anything you're stuck with.

Why are you considering Hybrids mate? Are you having problems with the stock turbos?

cheers squiffy mate your's looks sweet too...! where about in hampshire are you then bud.?

I use Toyoda Tech for all my servicing / repairs etc, but not sure about them for "modding" the Supra as I've never asked.

If I remember correctly, Stuart down there had a big power Supra at some point in the past, so it might be worth giving them a call to discuss what you're after.

Lee, cheers for your help m8. Any contacts would be much appreciated. If you can PM me and I'll make a few inroads. Cheers again bud, Andrew

Hay mate, sound like me I’ve had my sup nearly two years and I’ve only just joined .!

 

I know a chap down the road from me in Southampton, he’s sh*t hot with imports especially supra’s he used to work for Bonsai who I have to say a useless but he is a really nice sound chap and he’s just starting out on his own his name is Ian I’ll pm you his number if you want, just tell him lee gave it to ya.

Hi Jake, If that's your gunmetal Sup in the frame then I would be well pleased with that bud!

I went to a place in Basingstoke (in a small retail park) last year and the guy (Paul) mentioned that hybrids could be purchased as part of his stage 5 BPU package. The cost was 4 grand for everything but I've since surfed the net for all the bits'n'pieces and I've now got most of the 14-piece kit for 'much' less than the new price - so the only reason is due to his initial advice saying that 420-450 break was quite sufficient. I've only got the de-cat, FPR, walbro and IC to get and I'm looking at the large Hybrid GT Spec IC for that job. Top of the range Aeromotives FPR's are cheap in the USA and eBays doing 342's for £74 at the mo).

Any help or winks though would also be well received by this Supra Nut

Cheers for your help Jake, Regards Buddy, Andrew

Decatting and BPU etc is pretty basic stuff that you could probably manage yourself. You can always post on here if there's anything you're stuck with.

 

Why are you considering Hybrids mate? Are you having problems with the stock turbos?

Yes mate, the pic in my sig is my car.

That place in Basingstoke you're talking about is Max GT and Paul Kent, right? I heard they have closed now and apparently some Supra folks were left badly in the lurch. He's also been banned from mkivsupra.net as well.

If I was you I would get to BPU stage first and see how it goes. You might well find that it's all the power you need. This would save you the bother and expense of a FPR, FMIC, Hybrid turbos, etc.

Yes mate, the pic in my sig is my car.

 

That place in Basingstoke you're talking about is Max GT and Paul Kent, right? I heard they have closed now and apparently some Supra folks were left badly in the lurch. He's also been banned from mkivsupra.net as well.

 

If I was you I would get to BPU stage first and see how it goes. You might well find that it's all the power you need. This would save you the bother and expense of a FPR, FMIC, Hybrid turbos, etc.

bloody hell, what are you doing up? shit the bed?

bloody hell, what are you doing up? shit the bed?

Shouldn't you be out buying some Dodgem bumpers for your car?

Hay mate, sound like me I’ve had my sup nearly two years and I’ve only just joined .!

 

I know a chap down the road from me in Southampton, he’s sh*t hot with imports especially supra’s he used to work for Bonsai who I have to say a useless but he is a really nice sound chap and he’s just starting out on his own his name is Ian I’ll pm you his number if you want, just tell him lee gave it to ya.

is eveyone from bonsai cars doing there own importing

i know of mark and jason who did the same

is eveyone from bonsai cars doing there own importing

 

i know of mark and jason who did the same

Bonsai as far as I know are kinda going under being investigated for tax evasion and stuff..?? so i've been told

Yeah I know Jason mate really nice guy..! Fucking well unreliable though messed me about loads. Not sure what he’s up to now though..?

I can highly recommend tunning Japanese, they are based in Aldershot and they are the only Tuning specialist that I would let near my prize possession. I have deat with them for several years, they have years of experience of working with all Japanese cars especially turbo's.

Go to http://www.tuningjapanese.co.uk

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Thanks for your help mate - much appreciated indeed. Andrew:thumbs:

I can highly recommend tunning Japanese, they are based in Aldershot and they are the only Tuning specialist that I would let near my prize possession. I have deat with them for several years, they have years of experience of working with all Japanese cars especially turbo's.

 

Go to http://www.tuningjapanese.co.uk

 

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HI

Just to let you know that theres a garage in Southampton that will help you out if you need it.

It's my mates bussiness, But I seem to be there longer hours than him half the time... and I do'nt even work there!

Just a brief description of his facilities;

Fully equiped garage with 3 2ton lifts
Fully secured on a private ind est
Full engine management diagnostics OBD/OBDII
Aircon Regassing and Testing for 134a systems
R12 to 134a conversions
Engine modifying - rebuilding
Servicing
Wheel Refurbishing - Blasted & Powder coated (not the usual rubbish)
Minor Bodywork repairs and kits fitted
Welding
MOT's
Breakdowns
Collection/Delivery by arrangement

Although not a one marque specialist garage, His/Our passion is in Jap performance cars. Rob is the Supra fan & myself with the 240Z's/Z32's.

Over the last 5yrs since the business started, the large majority of his work has been with your everyday cars, He has built up a loyal client base with some Jap performance/Classic/Retro car owners.

Customers currently include a 500hp TRD Supra, R32/R33-GTR Skylines, Z32 TT's, A couple of scoobies, And a rather special Full Race E-Type Jag (circa 100k).

We can also offer the services at decent rates, Of two other companies that we use. One being a Security and Audio specialist supplier and fitter, The other being a highly reccomended Valleter.

If any of you are in need of a friendly local service, You will be more than welcome to have a look at the facilities.

CASTLE AUTOS

UNIT 7

WRENS FARM

CASTLE LANE

NORTH BADDESLEY

SOUTHAMPTON

02380 740242 (office hours)

07890 972130 (eves & weekends)

Rob (owner) or Myself Brian

I do'nt know if I need permission to post such a reply from the mods, But no breaking of the forum rules was intented

Cheers Jack,

It's good to know that someone is close to my location in Hampshire. I'm out of the UK on Friday but I will give you a bell when I return (or pop down for a cuppa since you're so friendly down there!!).

Regards m8 and thanks, Andrew

I can highly recommend tunning Japanese, they are based in Aldershot and they are the only Tuning specialist that I would let near my prize possession. I have deat with them for several years, they have years of experience of working with all Japanese cars especially turbo's.

 

Go to http://www.tuningjapanese.co.uk

 

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You're the first person I've come across in 6 years that's said something good about them.

M8,

I agree and then some!!!! I visited them the other day and found that the work estimate was going to be so big (for not much effort), that I would have had to re-mortgage the house (almost). They saw me coming a mile off so I won't be going there!!!! Cheers for you honest advice; much appreciated m8:iagree:

You're the first person I've come across in 6 years that's said something good about them.