Anyone used these yet?

Anyone used these yet?

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Chugger

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418 posts

220 months

Monday 29th September 2008
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http://www.forzawest.com/

Got good reviews elsewhere just wondering on the South Wales contingent (in Wales i trust).

S2

700 posts

223 months

Monday 29th September 2008
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No experience of them but like you I've heard good reviews so was going to try them for my next service.

trv8

311 posts

213 months

Monday 29th September 2008
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Forza West, he was at the TVRCC speed championships yesterday at Prescott Hill and what a great day it was.
There were 20+ TVR's competing and even more parked up watching. The ex Tuscan racer was awsome. I think the next one is at Castle Combe on October 18. I think Forza West will be there handing out info and talking TVR.

alsaautomotive

684 posts

206 months

Monday 29th September 2008
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Top company, highly recommended.
Very skilled & knowledgable.

Chugger

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418 posts

220 months

Tuesday 30th September 2008
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Yep, think i'm going to bung mine in for a once over. Some of my recent services elsewhere have not really been up to standard with things that have been "fixed", failing again just a few weeks later.

Davey S2

13,131 posts

260 months

Tuesday 30th September 2008
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Chugger said:
Some of my recent services elsewhere have not really been up to standard with things that have been "fixed", failing again just a few weeks later.
Would have thought you would have got used to TVR build quality by now! biggrin

Chugger

Original Poster:

418 posts

220 months

Tuesday 30th September 2008
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Davey S2 said:
Chugger said:
Some of my recent services elsewhere have not really been up to standard with things that have been "fixed", failing again just a few weeks later.
Would have thought you would have got used to TVR build quality by now! biggrin
To be honest mate, i've not had any "major" problems with mine in the 2 and a bit years i've had it. Just niggly little things..(touch wood)

Mr MoJo

4,698 posts

222 months

Tuesday 30th September 2008
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Not used them yet, but have popped in to say hello. Stuart seems very knowledgable and all round nice guy. Not many can claim to be BMW Mastertechs either. Will be booking mine in when the next service is due smile

David Godfrey

3,857 posts

230 months

Wednesday 1st October 2008
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Tam is almost due it's service to going to pop over next week to have a look smile

Luckey

345 posts

216 months

Wednesday 1st October 2008
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alsaautomotive said:
Top company, highly recommended.
Very skilled & knowledgable.
Total agreement yes.
Stuart has worked on both my BM's without concern.

Edited by Luckey on Wednesday 1st October 10:52

Bradhenge

2 posts

193 months

Wednesday 1st October 2008
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You may have seen my note under the "New TVR Servicing in the West" page. Here it is again if you haven't.
Dear All,
I have had my TVR Crebera 4.2 serviced (12k)at Forza West (Stuart Martin tel 01291 624563) in Chepstow 13/9/08.
His is a start up business and so I went to have a chat first. No question, he knew his stuff. My Cerbera has been off the road for 6 months (It ran like a Kangaroo with haemorrhoids) so I bit the bullet and sent it in. The service and support was nothing short of FANTASTIC!!!. I had an old duff Engine management box and one I bought from E Bay in the car. It turned out that both were poor. Stuart showed me the problems with both and then proceeded to make one good one from the 2 bad ones. (Tell me another garage that will do that!) Before the service I was getting 18mpg. I thought this was normal for swift driving as it has been this way since I bought the car after a 12k service. This last week I have been on 2 x 400 mile journeys. Each returning 27MPG. The saving alone in fuel cost will almost cover the service if I cover 12k in the year. He also fitted RED Stuff pads (Had to drill out the blead nipples and replace these). Stuart showed me a worn flex brake hose and then shopped around for the best parts at the best price, only the cost of the parts was passed onto me. If you are interested the bill came to £655 (I supplied the oil).
Would I recommend Forza West to other TVR owners? Without hesitation. We have got a good one here.

Stuart : If you read this - I wish you every success in your business. You have my custom from now on.


Edited by Bradhenge on Wednesday 1st October 17:30

Andyt25

1,189 posts

254 months

Wednesday 1st October 2008
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I've been for a chat and a car dealer friend of mine recommends him very highly.....As a master tech for BMW the guy must Know what he is on about. As it happens my CSL was one of the last cars he serviced before leaving Cotswold BMW and I have no complaints with the work...Top man.

Chugger

Original Poster:

418 posts

220 months

Thursday 2nd October 2008
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All sounds very promising, Dave can you let us know how you go. Think the father in-law is heading up there with the Cerbie as well.

Mr MoJo

4,698 posts

222 months

Thursday 2nd October 2008
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Bradhenge said:
You may have seen my note under the "New TVR Servicing in the West" page. Here it is again if you haven't.
Dear All,
I have had my TVR Crebera 4.2 serviced (12k)at Forza West (Stuart Martin tel 01291 624563) in Chepstow 13/9/08.
His is a start up business and so I went to have a chat first. No question, he knew his stuff. My Cerbera has been off the road for 6 months (It ran like a Kangaroo with haemorrhoids) so I bit the bullet and sent it in. The service and support was nothing short of FANTASTIC!!!. I had an old duff Engine management box and one I bought from E Bay in the car. It turned out that both were poor. Stuart showed me the problems with both and then proceeded to make one good one from the 2 bad ones. (Tell me another garage that will do that!) Before the service I was getting 18mpg. I thought this was normal for swift driving as it has been this way since I bought the car after a 12k service. This last week I have been on 2 x 400 mile journeys. Each returning 27MPG. The saving alone in fuel cost will almost cover the service if I cover 12k in the year. He also fitted RED Stuff pads (Had to drill out the blead nipples and replace these). Stuart showed me a worn flex brake hose and then shopped around for the best parts at the best price, only the cost of the parts was passed onto me. If you are interested the bill came to £655 (I supplied the oil).
Would I recommend Forza West to other TVR owners? Without hesitation. We have got a good one here.

Stuart : If you read this - I wish you every success in your business. You have my custom from now on.


Edited by Bradhenge on Wednesday 1st October 17:30
Welcome to PH Laurence, it's about time you showed your face around here !!

Simon.

Edited by Mr MoJo on Thursday 2nd October 16:26

Andyt25

1,189 posts

254 months

Friday 7th November 2008
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Just to add Stuart fitted some new upgraded pads and some front discs to my CSL today...top work and very very reasonable price wise. Thanks Stuart will def be back. Can highly recommend.

Oh and worth a visit just to see the Diablo he is working on...It has a siezed engine as has be stored for 5 years, but when it was bought in it had mice living in it and all sorts...nearly made me cry.

Edited by Andyt25 on Saturday 8th November 09:36

Mr MoJo

4,698 posts

222 months

Saturday 8th November 2008
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Was up at Forzawest on Monday for an adjustment on my exhaust, and will be going back next week to investigate a small oil leak. Fantastic service thumbup

Also had a good look at the Diablo, I can't imagine leaving a car like that to 'rot' for five years. (or bodging the bodywork so badly). Takes all sorts I suppose.

Chugger

Original Poster:

418 posts

220 months

Monday 17th November 2008
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Yep, Father in law reported top notch service, will be using them myself.