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Old 01-08-2012, 12:05 PM   #1
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Default The Converter Shop - Hemmant

Has anybody had any experience with this place?
Been shopping for a 3000stall for the xr8 and of all the places i've called he's been the most expensive. Is the extra $300 worth his quality of product and workmanship? I'd rather pay a bit more for a better product that i'm happy with but don't want to spend it if they're not know to be reputable.
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Old 01-08-2012, 01:01 PM   #2
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I was impressed by their service. I was served by the owner (Geoff Dell IIRC), I didn't know what I wanted so asked him for advice. He wanted to know what cam and diff ratio etc. He had more questions than I did. Turn around time was 3 days for my converter to be modded. I can't recall the price, but yeah - I'm happy.

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Old 01-08-2012, 01:19 PM   #3
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I order converters from them rather than use locals on this side of the country... And price wise they've always been competitive & much better than Dominator. Excellent turnaround time too.
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Old 01-08-2012, 03:25 PM   #4
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Slingshot are a Sydney based company with cars running good results . I run one in my soarer , 4600rpm modded factory unit with heavier clutches retaining factory style lockup .
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Old 01-08-2012, 07:30 PM   #5
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Default Re: The Converter Shop - Hemmant

True, so looks like the workmanship is good from him then.
Is $900-$1000 normal for a 3000stall with lock up for the Au Xr8's?
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Is that supplying yours or one they have already done ?
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True, so looks like the workmanship is good from him then.
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Absolutely !!!!! I've been using his converters since the early 90's . Lost count how many in my cars , friends and transmissions i've built ..
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Old 02-08-2012, 02:15 PM   #8
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Just ordered another with TCS.
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Old 02-08-2012, 10:55 PM   #9
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Sweet, cheers for the input guys, looks like he's the man to go to.
And that price was for a new unit altogether for those wondering.
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