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Old 07 January 2008, 06:05 PM
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I found an advert today for a company in Colchester called specialscoobys:

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Old 07 January 2008, 06:11 PM
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I've heard of them, but haven't heard of anyone using them
Old 07 January 2008, 09:04 PM
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Well we are spoilt for choice here in Essex now aren't we
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They are just down the road from me. SPoke to the bloke who owns it and he seems to know his stuff. Depends on what your thinking of having done?

Most on here use Mocom or Extreme Scoobies
Old 08 January 2008, 08:49 AM
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I have been using Extreme as well but these guys are just round the corner from me and I've got a service approaching hence my question.
I'll get in touch and see what their prices are like.
Old 08 January 2008, 09:15 AM
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****They have a section of their workshop dedicated to running RC Cars****

quality!!
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Where in Colchester are ya then Stuart??
Old 09 January 2008, 08:47 AM
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I spend half the week at my girlfriends, she lives down the Hythe.
Do you live on the Ipswich road?
Old 09 January 2008, 09:32 AM
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No M8 off of Maypole Green Road.
Old 09 January 2008, 05:07 PM
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Oh right, I know where you are.
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I've used them on a number of occassions, had a full service inc gearbox and diff fluids, air con charging and so on very happy.

Had all my mods fitted there too, Andy is very helpful and knows he's stuff. Fully recommended.
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Originally Posted by jiffthejiffmanjaffa
Andy is very helpful and knows he's stuff. Fully recommended.

Yes i know Andy , Top lad , Used to attend the Posers cruises not seen him for a while though

Please pass on my regards

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I'm going to give them a try, just booked in for a 90K service but as I don't need the cam belt replaced it's effectively a 60K service.
I'll see how it goes.
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hi i only live round the cornor from these guys saw the tread and thought i would go and check them out. i must say first impressions they seem to know just what they are going on about very helpful and can supply a good range of very lightly used parts for a very cheap price. i have booked my scooby in full the decat from the turbo as the centre one i had already done plus a uprated full pump very pleased that i have gone in on the monday and got her booked in for the thursday will keep you updated on the work
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Had mine serviced today, it was £248 for a 60K including the gearbox and diff oil. Also had the front drivers side wheel bearing changed, it had been droning but I never mentioned that when I dropped the car off. They phoned me to tell me it needed changing. All in all very pleased with the service Andy knows his stuff and he sorted my bonnet scoop out as well
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Ive been told a few things about these guys and all good , i need a few little bits done to mine. I haven't had my scooby long but really want one garage to get to me and the car. Other than these guys and wilsons is there any other garages arround here that people recommend?
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Originally Posted by Kris84
is there any other garages arround here that people recommend?
Xtreme Scoobies - Tel: 01245 363623

Or


Click the " Mocom Racing " Banner @ the top of the page
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I called these guys today as we were recently looking into a service.
Found them to be very helpful and prices didn't seem to bad - although in saying that, we've had our scoob almost a year now and we've never had it serviced - but the prices seem OK. And I'm certain they know the difference between a clutch plate and a dinner plate - so I'm confident LMAO.
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