Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's

Re: Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's (scz)

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:11:55 GMT

The distinct benefit of using Craig (Scope) is that he is an MR2 SW owner & a regular attendee at club runs etc. You won't get better back-up than that.

Re: Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's (kid_20)

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 21:36:18 GMT

Thanks for everyone's help.
I think I'm look at going with Dennis from LouDen Motorsport or Craig from Scope for the rebuild because of your recommendations and previous posts from the past. I really appreciate the other suggestions as well as I now I have options for local mechanics when something breaks in the future or I need a service.
I'll let you know the outcome and what work I get done. I'm still interested if anyone has any recommendations on any upgrades while the motor is out.

Re: Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's (Shaz)

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:21:28 GMT

Scope (Craig) is great.

I needed gearbox swap & my mechanic here in Newy wasn't keen, so I decided a holiday in QLD was a nice idea & got Craig to do it for me. He also gave the car a thorough check for me & fixed a few other things.

Re: Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's (Hoonsy)

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 20:16:19 GMT

Kid_20, I'm a Gold Coast local as well. Although he tends to specialize in Evos primarily, Rod down at Step Up Automotive in Southport has done a fair bit of work to my turbo SW20 and I've had nothing but pleasant experiences. He's a motoring enthusiast himself so it's awesome to have a mechanic that you run into at car meets/track days. 100% recommend his services - I've never had an issue and he's always looked after me when it comes to pricing

I've heard pretty good things about Scope (user on these forums) as well but I haven't given him a shot yet as my car is currently a daily & the distance is too far

Re: Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's (kid_20)

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 22:10:46 GMT

Scope, LouDen Motorsport, Road and Track were all ones that were recommended in older posts but I couldn't find them on Google. I never thought of looking up their username. Thanks 5SGTE

Re: Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's (kid_20)

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 21:32:34 GMT

Thanks mister2. The only thing that concerns me is whether he can do a full recondition now that he's a mobile service. I'll give Rob from Presto Automotive a call and check it out.

Re: Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's (kid_20)

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 21:23:56 GMT

Hi Dennis the menace. There's no great rush. Most probably over the next month or 2. I'm just doing the leg work so I know where to go and re-registering an old car so I've got transport while the MR2 is in surgery.

Re: Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's (mister2)

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 20:18:20 GMT

OK. Thanks 5SGTE " />

Re: Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's (5SGTE)

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 20:07:30 GMT

Scope is on these forums. Send him a PM.

Re: Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's (mister2)

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 20:01:33 GMT

5SGTE
Get in contact with 'scope' he's a highly regarded local mr2 specialist.

Very cryptic clue! How on earth does one find 'scope'?

Re: Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's (5SGTE)

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 19:39:57 GMT

Get in contact with 'scope' he's a highly regarded local mr2 specialist.

Re: Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's (mister2)

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:15:02 GMT

My old mechanic from Sydney, who knows his way around MR2s very well, is now on the Gold Coast operating as a mobile mechanic, but I think he may also still have use of a workshop too.

His name is Rob Biviano and this is the link for his business: https://www.prestoautomotive.com.au

Rob did an engine swap for me (as well a normal servicing)... taking out the original Bathurst engine and putting a BEAMS Redtop in. I'd be more than happy to recommend his work.

If you find any other good MR2 mechanics on the Gold Coast, I'd be very interested to hear about them too.

Re: Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's (dennis the menace)

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 13:39:22 GMT

How urgent is the work? I'd be happy to discuss, but I'm fairly busy at the moment.

Looking for a Mechanic in SEQ that specialises in MR2's (kid_20)

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 11:20:50 GMT

Hi,
I know this question seems to get asked every few years, but the mechanics that were recommended in the past don't seem to come up when I google them.

I live on the Gold Coast, but I'm looking for a really good mechanic to complete a full mechanical overhaul anywhere in the South East QLD region (I don't mind driving that little bit further to go the right person eg Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba etc). My 1994 SW20 is creeping up to the 200,000km mark and requires the usual full service (time belts, fluids, pumps etc) but it also has a oil leak, blows smoke and has a slipping clutch just to name a few things.

I'm planning on keeping this car for many years to come so if you know of someone good I'd really appreciate your help, and also any tips that anyone has on inexpensive upgrades/improvements (hopefully within a few hundred $$$) or essential changes that should be made while the motor is out.

Thanks.
Colin