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Advice #1607599
09/09/2017 13:38
09/09/2017 13:38

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johnawhiskey
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Hi all,

After buying another LE last September (0060) I have had her stored for a year before getting her back on the road. She is very tidy with only 48k with a full history on her and always been garaged but hasn't been on the road for a couple of years.

I am having the body mopped and the whole car detailed this month then plans for the wheels to be refurbished with new tyres at the same time as the brakes overhauled, I will get all this done locally.

The question is can anyone recommend somewhere specialist to do a full service, cambelt new exhaust system (super sprint I'm thinking), flush coolant and suspension upgrade? I would also want the rocker cover powder coated while this was being done? I'm in the south but can trailer to any location.

I'm looking forward to getting her back on the road.

Re: Advice [Re: ] #1607603
09/09/2017 14:11
09/09/2017 14:11
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You have Paul and Nigel at motormech Birmingham
Joe at fcss in upton upon Severn.
John at mcs in Leicestershire.

All highly recomended. (Take biscuits)



Re: Advice [Re: ] #1607609
09/09/2017 15:34
09/09/2017 15:34
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Kent, South East
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Good reconditions from Joe above, there is a list of Coupe friendly garages also where you may find someone local:)


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Re: Advice [Re: magooagain] #1607610
09/09/2017 15:47
09/09/2017 15:47

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Originally Posted by magooagain
(Take biscuits)


What kind of biscuits?

Re: Advice [Re: ] #1607612
09/09/2017 16:35
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Originally Posted by JKD
Originally Posted by magooagain
(Take biscuits)


What kind of biscuits?






Multiples of lots.



Re: Advice [Re: magooagain] #1607614
09/09/2017 18:06
09/09/2017 18:06
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Originally Posted by magooagain
Originally Posted by JKD
Originally Posted by magooagain
(Take biscuits)


What kind of biscuits?






Multiples of lots.


Don't make him laugh wink




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Re: Advice [Re: ] #1607618
09/09/2017 20:17
09/09/2017 20:17
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Benfleet, Essex
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Whereabouts are you? Power Developments in Basildon are excellent.

Re: Advice [Re: ] #1607619
09/09/2017 20:47
09/09/2017 20:47

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johnawhiskey
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Petersfield area but I'm not to worried were to go as if they are good I will trailer her there, just want a decent garage to do the work?

Re: Advice [Re: ] #1607620
09/09/2017 23:17
09/09/2017 23:17
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Pontefract, West Yorkshire
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I am very happy with the work Joe at FCSS did on my car earlier this year, definitely recommended by me!


Andy

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Re: Advice [Re: ] #1607624
10/09/2017 08:29
10/09/2017 08:29
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I use Joe and I am near Andover Hants. It's a journey but all good.

Re: Advice [Re: ] #1607629
10/09/2017 12:25
10/09/2017 12:25
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I use Joe also. He and his dog ate all my biscuits.

Bit of a journey.



Re: Advice [Re: ] #1607630
10/09/2017 13:11
10/09/2017 13:11
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I use Solo Italia, near to Brize Norton airfield. Always had great service from Rick, he does extra stuff he notices at no extra charge. He recommissioned my VIS in 2013.



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