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    Superior auto repair centre!

    well looks like theres a couple of us opening our own workshops in these hard times, so following in other peoples footsteps i thought id show you how mines coming on..

    bit about myself first, been a member on the forum for around 2 years when i picked up my s13 *shameless thread plug* http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=463263

    i have been in the body shop industry for around 5 years after gaining a level 3 qualification in paint/body repairs being taught by a guy that has been in the industry for 30 years! and if theres one thing id say age/experience teaches you everthing!!

    any way we both worked for a rental company repairing cars/vans but the conditions were'nt the best and we always strived for our own work shop! so we set about looking for a premisis which is a 10 min drive from leicester centre!

    then the exiting/slightly aprehensive began! we got the keys on tuesday last week with our final days paid work on friday so not too much has happened! il stop blabbing and let the pictures do the talking!















    these are the only pictures i have at the mo, but il be sure too take my camera down tomorro as it looks alot different! cheers guys!

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    Nice bit of space there fella. Good luck with your venture.

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    cheers mate, heres a few more from today










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    Looks cool! What are your plans with getting set up and stuff?!

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    cheers mate, well theres so much that needs too be done! we've just plumbed in the air lines and are halfway through building my mixing room




    then i need too get some signs up, luckily one of my good friends is a signwriter so he can print them for me



    then theres the case of jet washing the rest of the floor and painting it up.. also finish off the reception, get a phoneline/internet hook up, sort the alarm and so so much more!! just havent got the time!!

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    few updates, reception about there, just needs a table and computer!



    and the mixing room/store room and bench is done bar a thicker top board






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    Look's like you are putting some serious lolly in there mate,are you going to do jig work aswell.

    Anyway it looks fantastic and i hope it goes well for you keep us updated with pic's and stuff

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    Much love and respect for the place, work and cash you've put into this.

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    Nice 1!

    I'd love to have the balls to go it alone.

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    cheers for the kind words guys, i hope its a sucess!! yeah its cost a fair bit, but it helps having good family and friends who are keen too get involved, without them it would have been a hell of alot harder!

    any way, customer toilets are down, just needs grout




    and me and my mate built this!





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    gettin there slowly but surely!








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    nice work dude. If your only half hour away from me i may even pop over at some point

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    Bloody hell - I've gone from having the only build in this section to having the smallest of quite a few Space envy!

    Looks good though. When do you plan to open?
    Where ever you go, never take an idiot with you. You can be sure you'll find one when you get there.

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    The lower front bar was also showing the typical signs of any metal attached to an s13

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    we have decided too open monday, still lots of odds and sods too do but they can be done on weekends/inbetween jobs ect!! and tim feel free too pop over whenever! heres my first job in a propper booth, and all i can say is it makes all the difference, in this game the better quality tools/product you have the better finish you get! im loving it!






    oh and i couldnt resist trying a weel on again!




    its gonna look pimp!
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    That looks like an awesome premises and I wish you every bit of luck with the business. Congratulations

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    cool, will drop you a line when i sort my exhaust out Good luck with it all

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    Nice one, that's a big ol' place. How many people will be working there?
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    Looks great there!! Loving all these projects - its giving me inspiration and motivation to get on with mine (just ned more money...)

    The kit looks a good finish - you need a better camera though

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    Looks sweet. Good luck with your business

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    cheers for the kind words guys, and yeah crappy i phone camera doesnt do the place or the job justice, il make sure i get some better ones when were completely ready! and mitch just 2 of us, first respray comes in tomorro, on my mates oldskool alfa 33 cloverleaf!

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