Drive in, drive out conversions?

[Seanl]

I understand both sides tbh, I'm sure Brad would do a very good job, but if something goes wrong, as it invariably does at some point, he doesn't have the insurances to deal with such a problem. And the fact that you've been recommended a bloke who does it on his drive, that you've never met, by people that you've never met, over the tinterweb, would certainly not fill me with confidence. Bear in mind that Brad has done a few conversions now, but I certainly wouldn't class him as an expert either. No offence to anyone intended. 

[tshirt2k]

If you want an 'expert', pay expert money. I wouldn't class dealers as experts, They only read from a book! Past experience tells me I would do a better job.


Question is. Whats the Budget?

[thai-wronghorse]

Exactly, Brad was only an off the cuff suggestion. How much are you willing to pay for the conversion at the end of the day?

[F17BAD]

I understand both sides tbh, I'm sure Brad would do a very good job, but if something goes wrong, as it invariably does at some point, he doesn't have the insurances to deal with such a problem. And the fact that you've been recommended a bloke who does it on his drive, that you've never met, by people that you've never met, over the tinterweb, would certainly not fill me with confidence. Bear in mind that Brad has done a few conversions now, but I certainly wouldn't class him as an expert either. No offence to anyone intended. 

No I'm not a expert but who is ? Some guy you have never met who works in a garage ?

Quality of our work speaks for itself at more than competitive prices

And as for insurance, no I can't offer that at the moment but if said customer wanted to supply his own parts then I would happily fit it all using OEM looms, ECU and Mount points

At the end of the day it's up to him. But paying more wont get u a better job.. That's why I started doing this
I like things to be perfect and my idea of perfection is very different to many company's

Also worth mentioning not to listen to idiots who hate for no reason on here ( not aimed at you )

:-)

[craig180]

Lol I wasn't taking anything personally

Budget? Who knows.... From zero to too much, somewhere I between would be nice.

I'd like to do it myself then I'll know every nut and bolt like the back of my hand and will know to look out for anything else that might need attention, but the simple fact is I just don't have a spare weekend to do it myself!

Cheers for jumping ont thread Brad. I'd certainly bear you in mind over and above a dealer. If I took it to a dealer with a Bam lump and said make that fit, most wouldn't have a clue where to start as the chassis number wouldn't correspond with any of their part numbers and charts!

[Diamond Hell]

And as for insurance, no I can't offer that at the moment but if said customer wanted to supply his own parts then I would happily fit it all using OEM looms, ECU and Mount points

Oh right, so if something goes horribly wrong on a customer's car you'll just pay any damages out of your own pocket, will you?

Also worth mentioning not to listen to idiots who hate for no reason on here ( not aimed at you )

I don't think anyone's hating here, you're very quick to think people hate you, aren't you, little guy.  It's important that people understand unlike a professional outfit you lack certain things.

Like any protection for your customers.

[jv]

So before we go through the usual on here with you two love birds....

Back to the original question, if you consider Stoke as 'oop norf' enough, then http://www.psituning.com/ are pretty legendary at pro engine swaps.

[Diamond Hell]

So before we go through the usual on here with you two love birds....

 

I should hate to think anything on here got taken too seriously. 

[craig180]

Is this where the love haters thing comes from in the VW scene??!

Cheers for that link dude. Not a million miles away but still further than I'd like

[Mikester]

Is this where the love haters thing comes from in the VW scene??!

Cheers for that link dude. Not a million miles away but still further than I'd like

To be completely honest if you are going to pay a reputable tuning company to complete a Mk1 GTI to 20vt you are going to be paying around £8000. Maybe more.

The car will be with them for a month at least.

So in the grand scheme of things, how far it is from where you live is nothing to worry about as its worth it for a proper job.