Any had mechanical work done by Onshow kustoms?

[jsan083]

Hi,

Has anyone had mechanical work done by onshow kustoms?

Im looking to get my cambelt, waterpump, etc done and their price has been cheapest by far. $800 for full cambelt kit. Was thinking getting clutch done at $850 as well even though its still all good might as well do all at once.

They said they use gates belt and aftermarket parts from autosource.

All other places were over 1k for cambelt kit.

Any feedback would be appreciated

Thanks

[CMPLSV]

Ive always been told that when doing that sort of work (cambelt etc) genuine parts were the only way 2 go... i havnt had any work done by them or heard about that side of there biz (only seen there panel work etc) so cant say anything about that...

Sometimes (most of the time) cheapest isnt always the best

[jsan083]

Yeah someone just msg me and said that their panel work wasnt great.

I usually go for genuine at subtech but thought the price difference of 350 was quite a saving.

[Marky]

Why would you replace the clutch just for the hell of it

[Guest]

Why you would do clutch same time as timing beats me. You dont remove engine to do timing.

[jsan083]

To get rear main seal done as well. Its got a slight leak. My mate said if you do rear main seal should do it with clutch.

[Gavman]

Yeah but the if the clutch still has a decent amount of life in it, there doesn't seem like any point...

[loner]

I agree, leave the clutch for now and use all genuine parts for your cambelt.

[jsan083]

Sweet. I just dont like seeing the leak thats all

[Marky]

Well to be fair you can remove the clutch, fix the leak, then put the clutch back on - they aren't a one-use component

Would be like $50 in parts if you DIY'ed it

If you -did- pay someone to do it and you -did- replace the clutch while the box was off anyway, at least make it an upgrade to justify it

As for the workmanship - they've been in business for ages, that says a lot, however I'd be inclined to shop around as a cambelt & clutch change isn't something you need a "performance" type workshop to do specifically

[jsan083]

It would have to be done at a shop or if someobe here can change it for cheap would be nice.

They said it was a heavy duty exedy clutch so i think that would be an upgrade.

I have tried highbrook 1200, subtech 1127, michael parr automotive 1150, innovative 1050 and onshow customs was cheapest at 800 for cambelt kit byt aftermarket parts.

I shall shop around some more and try find best deal.

[loner]

 Marky said:

Well to be fair you can remove the clutch, fix the leak, then put the clutch back on - they aren't a one-use component

Would be like $50 in parts if you DIY'ed it

If you -did- pay someone to do it and you -did- replace the clutch while the box was off anyway, at least make it an upgrade to justify it

umm, but using an HD clutch when a standard clutch works is not justifiable.

[Guest]

Phone PS Automotive in pukekohe 092389026, he only uses genuine parts wont use anything else, normally has a special on cambelt jobs too.

worked for years at winger before he set up is own business. Qualtiy of work is shown by my build thread.

[Marky]

 loner said:

umm, but using an HD clutch when a standard clutch works is not justifiable.

It is if you're planning to lean on the car down the track

And some folks like the feel of a more grabby one

[jsan083]

 ballsrburning said:

Phone PS Automotive in pukekohe 092389026, he only uses genuine parts wont use anything else, normally has a special on cambelt jobs too.

worked for years at winger before he set up is own business. Qualtiy of work is shown by my build thread.

Sweet i will give him a call hopefully it will be cheap enough to drive all the way there.

[jsan083]

I ended up getting it done by possume bornes old mechanic apparantly. Did it for 850.

[scooby-wrx]

I know of someone that had a STI Type R painted there and the job was absolutely terrible! I definitely wouldn't go to them for mechanical work.

Timing belt usually costs around $1200 including water pump, idlers etc... I'd definitely go with original parts.

[jsan083]

Yeah i didnt go there at the end. I got a mate who recommended me to use this guy and his prices are reasonable and has warrenty on it. Anyone know him his names snow ex possume borne mechanic.

[McDoof]

Their paint work is terrible. I'm about to go all consumer guarantees act on Ray and get someone else to fix his mess and bill him for the job. I wouldn't go there for anything. It's like they just don't care

[jsan083]

Glad i didnt go there for mechanical work.