Superchargers

August 10, 2003

Hi there, I want to get my supercharger conversion done, i prefer to stick to a mechanic in London. Can anybody recomend someone? I want someone that has done this conversion before.

August 10, 2003

I don't know anyone in London though Knowlson should be able to help you there.

I had mine done by Kevin Clarkson at S&M Services in Droitwich. 15 years an independent Toyota specialist and someone who has done lots of these type of jobs previously - including 4agze into AE111 (mine - job can be seen at www.ae111sr.co.uk) 4afe 20 valve into ae111 (Kevin's) 3sgte into ae111 (Kevin's again) 4agze into ae92 (several) and he has worked on Fensport's cars. You can get him on 01905 778368. He's reliable and dependable (said mine would take 3 weeks and that's what it took). I'm happy with mine :thumbsup:

August 10, 2003

thanks alot. Yeh i have heard of Kevin before, i know he has worked on many toyota's already. I was just wondering if anyone knew any specialists in London....cos i dnt want any cowboys near my car.

how long have you had your superchager? how much did the conversion cost you? I know Kevin charges about 1000 just to fit, is that rite? Were there any problems after the conversion was done? Whats the maintence like? What sort of things would i need to look out for?

Your advice is appreciated....

August 10, 2003

Kevin is a sound chap.

He bought my Corolla GTi-16v off me. He also know's what he's on about..

August 11, 2003

if you went to kevin then all you need to do is have the engine or front cut sent to him drop your car off and pick it up when its ready.

personaly i would rather travel to get a good job done than have it done localy by a cowboy

as said before kevin knows his stuff and does a damn fine job. the attention to detail is exellent. i was well impressed with johns conversion (ae111sr)

August 11, 2003

hi mate I have a number of the guy who did my conversion he is in the london area. I was also going to go to kevins but was put off by how far away he was 180 miles or so away from me :(

I can give you the number of my garage if you want mate the price is very good :thumbsup:

August 11, 2003

How about TDIin Barking? Although I have never used them myself, I hear they have a good rep and they r in London.

August 11, 2003

yeh i have heard of TDI in Barking....i have spoken to them and I think they are very expensive. They couldnt give me a price for the conversion, they just said it would be 70 pounds an hour plus VAT. Also they have never done the supercharged conversion for the AE92.

I know Kevin has a really good reputation but just like Knowlson says he is very far. I will still probably get it done by him though.

Knowlson what was the name of the garage you went to in London, and where bouts is he based? did he do a good job? what sort of prices? Did u get any problems after you recieved the car back?

August 11, 2003

I don't know anyone in London though Knowlson should be able to help you there.
I had mine done by Kevin Clarkson at S&M Services in Droitwich.

Droitwhich?! thats a bit of mileage from cardiff aint it? but the roads over there are pretty ace... nice twisty A38 and A4133....

August 12, 2003

I took the easy/quick route - a48 a449 m50 m5. It's about 180 miles round trip and takes me about 1hr 45mins each way (mainly due to raod works on a449 and m50)

August 12, 2003

Knowlson what was the name of the garage you went to in London, and where bouts is he based? did he do a good job? what sort of prices? Did u get any problems after you recieved the car back?

The garage is called engine and bodycraft in molesey in surrey.

yeah he did a very good job took a little bit longer then I expected but he has created a :censor: nice car :thumbsup:

price depends on what you want done and how you want it done mate :thumbsup: Havent had any big problems most things he has been able to sort before he gave me the car back :D but im fussy so there were a couple of things I wanted changed :lol: :lol: :lol:

August 12, 2003

I took the easy/quick route - a48 a449 m50 m5. It's about 180 miles round trip and takes me about 1hr 45mins each way (mainly due to raod works on a449 and m50)

hmmm summin suspiscious bout the sppeds u got goin there matey ;) ..... i live <60 miles away and it took me an hour+ish to get there..... and if thats the time WITH ROAD WORKS........ :ban: