Australian Turbo Charging Engineers Customer Feedback Turbo Glide manufactures and installs Australia's best Turbocharger systems. Our attention to service and quality ensures we have a lot of very satisfied customers. Here is a small sample of some of the thank you letters and feedback we get from our customers. If you are an existing customer feel free to send us your feedback, we value your thoughts on our products and service. "I have a reborn truck" -Peter C. John This was left in my 4 Runner. Thanks again for your trust and help in turbocharging my vehicle. It was a quick trip home. Regards Peter C. P.S. I have a reborn truck. It's wonderful! "money well spent" -Lindsay T. John Just a quick note to let you and your staff know how my Swagman NGR 450 is going after you fitted the cooler and chnaged the exhaust system. After leaving you I went up the Macquarie Pass to Robinson. It flew up there in 3rd at between 2200 and 2500 RPM. Then I went into and back out of Kangaroo Valley. Same thing. Pulled out in 3rd gear even around the hairpin corners. Seems as though I've chnaged from a 6cyl car to a V6. Money well spent. I'll let you know about fuel consumption later. Lindsay "nothing but praise" -Ian H. Well,.. your TurboGlide GT28 Turbocharger System is in our 1HZ 100 series Auto Landcruiser!. It's a beautiful sight, very neat and tidy. The exhaust is a little noisier than the factory system but this is due in part to the free'er flowing 2 1/2 inch mandrel bent turbo exhaust system that has now been fitted from front to rear. I have nothing but praise for yourselves who have been patient and informative the whole time and for your Melbourne fitter, Kevin Finnigan of Eastern Turbochargers who is a perfectionist and true professional in every way. Since fitting the TurboGlide Turbocharger System, the Cruiser is far mor driveable than ever before. I took the Cruiser up our big Montrose hill and where previously I used to say to the family "lean forward so we can get up" I can now say "what hill",... she just eats it up! Thanks for a great Turbocharger kit and thanks to TurboGlide and Eastern Turbochargers here in Melbourne! Cheers, Ian Hawke Kilsyth South Victoria. "complete reliability" -Gareth C. To John and the Turbo Glide Team Just a quick note to let you and your staff know how my 1990 GQ Td42 went after the installation of your turbo kit. The drive from Canberra to Wollongong the other day was really quite frustrating, it was the first highway run I have made in this vehicle as I have only owned it for 2 weeks. I was getting used to slowing rite down going up hills, having to swap and change gears constantly and I really think it gets quite tiring. After the installation and tuning was complete and we drove home it only took me five minutes to realize what a difference it had made. The drive home was unbelievable. The Patrol cruised up Macquarie pass with ease in third gear. Along the highway it was pulling up all the steep hills and gaining speed as apposed to slowing rite down and blowing black smoke, and all with lesser amount of throttle. I was also impressed by the professional and thorough service shown by all of your staff. As a fitter and machinist in the scientific R & D area, I made up my mind when I looked the Turbo Glide package. It stood out from the rest with the elegance and simple design as well as the quality of all the components and fitment. The fact that the increased amount of power was also coupled with the complete reliability and without have much effect on engine life was great peace of mind. I find that too many other turbo companies these days feel the need to boast about how much power their kits can make but forget that in a four wheel drive you need power but more important reliability. Please be sure to thank all of you staff and feel free to let any potential customers contact me if they want to know how my vehicle is performing. Thanks Again Gareth Crook "everyone should do it ASAP" -Neville U. Dear Turbo Glide Crew, I apologise for taking so long to get in touch to let you know how the job on our 2H diesel Coaster went....in short, the improvement id "#&%*@ unbelievable". I am recommending you to everyone I know. I would have been in touch much sooner but we took the long way home to the sunny mid north coast so I could play with the vege bus's new found power!! I was sceptical when you suggested we hit the Bulli Pass as the first test, my mind changed as soon as we ripped up the first grade and came off the top of the pass in third gear, accelerating through 70kph. From there on it just got better. Between there and the star of the Sydney area I had to back off several times when the speedo was showing 130k's and climbing easily. The improvement in torque is easily the most noticeable (and useful) improvement, the recovery rate after a long hill climb is now about as good as it gets. In traffic I found that I was waiting for everything else to have a go, not the other way round. Fuel consumption was noticeable reduced on the trip home, overall noise levels are reduced, as were the driver's stress levels. We plan to get a tandem trailer to tow our small 4wd on trips. Yesterday I tested the bus out on a borrowed, loaded, tandem furniture trailer and the bus handled it without a problem and kept up with local traffic in all conditions. The bottom line is, money ell spent, everyone should do it ASAP. It was also a pleasure to deal with people who appeared to care and know about what they were doing. Thank you to0 John and the Masterful Apprentice whose name I didn't get. A special thank you also the the Office "Boss" who also dropped us off and picked us up from the hire car mob in town, much appreciated. Yours faithfully Neville Unicomb "a remarkable change" -Peter W. John, Just a quick note to thank you for your advice and subsequent excellent fitment of the turbo on my 2000 Landcruiser trayback. What a remarkable change it has made. I have found the beast runs much better up hills and passing whilst retaining the same fuel consumption. You did mention that the standard snorkel inlet hat was fairly restrictive so I've fitted an Airtech O.E. fit air ram from TJM (part# 011AIR0697T). On the way back from Canberra with a very blustery crosswind I recorded12. 0 litres/100km. This was down from around 13.2 for the same trip with NO wind (I always sit on the speed limit as I see it as folly to go faster - pace, not race). Good news although, of course, I will see how it pans out with more mileage. Thanks again for a job well done, Peter Welch. "like having a different car" -Austin M. To all the staff at Turbo-Glide, Thank you very much for all your assistance and patience in the last week or so with all the reorganising of the installation of the turbo on my 80 series Toyota. I have just arrived back home in Port Macquarie and I have to say that I am extremely happy with the car and the difference the turbo has made to it. It is almost like having a different car. I feel that I am also getting better fuel economy. Once again thanks, and I will be doing my best to recommend to all my club mates that if they want a quality job done by professionals, then they are crazy if they go to anyone except Turbo-Glide. Austin McDonald. "a long way in front" -Terry C. To John & Michael, Just to let you know how happy I am with my Turbo -Glide Turbo. It is great with extra power in all gears. Mount Ousley was a breeze over the top in fifth gear backing off. My Toyota 80 series now drives better in all aspects, traffic open road and hills also much quieter. Please give my thanks to all involved with the fitting it is excellent. Have not done a fuel comparison yet but I am already a long way in front. Thanks again a very happy customer. Terry Clark. "your on a winner" -D & G. Dear John & Michael, Just over two weeks have now passed since Turboglide fitted the GT25 to my 100 series auto Landcruiser which had only 3000 Ks on the clock. The day i place my order with sci-fleet Toyota for my new 100 series, I knew it was going to be a slug compared to my 1993 factory turbo auto 80 series with 200,000ks showing. The hunt was on....after many phone calls and visits to various (so called) diesel turbo experts, it soon became obvious to me that Turbo-Glide were one of a very few that seemed to actually know what they were talking about. Not only that, you have the unique ability to explain in terms that any bush mechanic can grasp what actually can be achieved, how and for what reasons you set up your turbo's the way you do! Well..."the proof is in the pudding" The 100 now goes hard, in fact I'm convinced it would out drag my old 80. Needless to say I am more than happy with the end result. I am also convinced fuel consumption has improved somewhat, Although I have not had the chance to accurately check the consumption - the fuel gauge has basically stopped moving! I must say I am also satisfied with the quality of all associated components used in the installation. Infact one mate of mine is bringing down his 100 to see you before the end of this month. Should any of your prospective customers need to talk to someone who has had a GT25 fitted, I would be pleased to show them the unit and give them a drive. Boys - Just one peice of advice, don't change anything, you are on a winner. Best Regards. D & G Management Services. "vast improvement" -Bob H. To: John and others, I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the turbo you fitted to my Maverick (4.2 litre diesel). On the way home yesterday I could appreciate the vast improvement it gave in 3rd and 4th gears. (Climbed most of the way up Bulli in 4th). I am looking forward to the time when I hook up my caravan, I am certain of a great improvement it will have when towing. Many thanks, Bob H "worth every $$ spent" -Geoff and Yvonne. Attention: John, Just letting you know how thrilled we are with our Winnebago (Isuzu 250) Motor- home since you fitted the turbo. In June/July 20000 we travelled north to Welpa. We towed our tandem trailer with Suzuki on it- no hill was any effort and we got thru many numerous creek crossings going from Cairns to Welpa, getting thru them all with flying colours. We cannot speak highly enough of the difference it has made- worth every $$ spent. Thanks again for the advice given and work by all, and wish you and all staff a Merry Christmas & Happy & prosperous New Year ahead. Sincerely, Geoff and Yvonne. "courteous and efficient manner" -John B.H. Dear John, We are sorry we forgot to give you back your key. Please find it enclosed. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you and your staff for the courteous and efficient manner in which they carried out this conversion. You will be glad to know that the Winnebago performed magnificently. As we told you on the telephone, the first half of the journey to Karuah had gone well. The remaining half of the journey we completed this morning effortlessly, in fourth and fifth in economy. We only once had to select third gear due to be held up buy slow moving traffic. Thanks once again for all your help. Yours sincerely, John B.H. "job well done" -Lawrie W. Dear Sir, One year has now passed since the installation of a Garrett Turbocharger to my Safari Kakadu 100 campervan which is based on a Toyota Dyna 100 light truck chassis powered by a 2.4 litre diesel engine. During the past year during a trip around Australia I had a very good chance to evaluate the performance of the now turbo charged vehicle as opposed to the past non-turbo powered version. Everything your company promised by way of improved fuel economy and pulling power was fulfilled more so than I expected. Prior to the installation of the turbo charger with careful driving the vehicle used around 12 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres. Fuel consumption during the trip around Australia covering nearly 20,000 kms averaged out at almost 10 litres per 100 kms. A vast improvement indeed. The hill climbing ability of the vehicle was very much improved and it was noted that the engine ran smoother, quieter and much cooler than before. To date I have not experienced any trouble at all with the installation of the turbo charger and I take this opportunity to thank you for a job well done. Yours sincerely, Lawrie W. "twice the horse-power" -G. Wilson. Attention- John. Spent a few days longer en-route home. Your part arrived okay- thank you. Great trip back- I’m sure I have a new motor, feels like twice the horse-power. She just flew up Bulli Pass!! Wouldn’t think twice of going up there again. She goes up that easily. Would recommend Turbo Glide to anyone and your quality work- Thank you all… G. Wilson "you undersold yourself on this one" -Terry H. Dear John, I thought you might be interested in knowing how we got on with our Winnebago on the Nissan Cabstar on the way back to Queensland with the Turbo Charger that you fitted. I certainly believe you undersold yourself on this one. You had quoted between 30% and 35% increase in power. We received in excess of 40% increase in power. You quoted about a 4% increase in fuel economy. We received consistently 12.5% increase in fuel economy. These are not pie guesstimates. They are genuine tests with nothing left to chance. We also found that climbing the Moonbies on the way home (a very steep long range) that most of the pull was executed in fourth gear. The added bonus was not holding up traffic but staying with it, a big plus for Motor Home drivers. You do have an exceptional reputation throughout the East Coast of Australia and now we know why. My thanks to yourself, Judy and the gang for your efforts to make us feel the 3000K plus trip was worth the effort Yours faithfully, Terry H. "delighted with the performance" -Bob G. Attn John and Michael, I am writing to thank you for the excellent turbo conversion that you recently did on my Mercedes Benz 2.28 Litre Diesel "Sprinter" Motorhome. The difference in power was immediate. I have just returned from an enjoyable trip to Cairns, travelling 8, 000km and was delighted with the performance. We negotiated the steep climbs with extra power and without constant gear changing. Before your conversion it had been pathetic. Many thanks for your prompt, courteous and efficient service. I am also writing to the Motorhome Club (in which you advertise) and will ask them to print my letter of recommendation (copy enclosed). Thanking you again. Bob G. "Letter of Recommendation" -Bob G. To Motorhome Club of Australia Dear Sir, As a new member I am writing to ask that you print my letter. Recently I purchased a Mercedes Benz "Sprinter" 2.28 Litre Diesel Motorhome, which had a pathetic lack or power, especially on hill climbs. I have since been to TURBO GLIDE (who advertises in your magazine) and had my 2.28 litre Diesel motor turbo charged. Turbo Glide's turbo conversion was prompt and efficient and I was delighted with the performance that I now enjoy. I have just returned from a 6 week, 8 000 km trip to Cairns and negotiated the steep climbs with the extra power and without constant gear changing. Should any member have a similar vehicle or have a similar problem, I can highly recommend TURBO GLIDE's conversion. It was pleasure to get such satisfaction from this dedicated, conscientious company. A bouquet for Turbo Glide. Yours faithfully, Bob G. "The power of a steam train" -Les N. John/ Mike, Thank you for your follow up courtesy call- relayed to me in Mission Beach, Far North QLD. Yes, the turbo is performing very well indeed. A 100 Series auto turbo diesel is the envy of everyone towing a van. 10L/ 100km and the power of a steam train. Toyota advertise "Oh, What a feeling" but I tell everyone "WOW! What a feeling!" Thanks again, Les N.- The grey nomad touring Australia "now it is TURBOED" -Mark G. Dear John & Michael, Just a short note to say how pleased I am with the performance of my vehicle, now it is TURBOED, and the quality of workmanship. I would also like to comment on the professional and very friendly manner in which I have been treated by you and your staff. I would appreciate it if you relayed this to your staff. Thanking You Again TURBO-GLIDE Yours sincerely, Mark G. 80 Series Land Cruiser (Newcastle Land Rover (4WD) Club) "40% power increase" -Jodie and Mark M. Dear John, Just a quick note to thank you for the work recently completed on our Mazda T3500. The 25% to 30% anticipated/ indicated improvement in the power and torque figures in fact resulted in a 40% power increase and torque up by 93%, both at 100km/hr. This improvement is especially noticeable on the road at highway speeds. One additional benefit observed is the appreciable quieting of engine noise, not because of a higher gear selection, just quieter. No improvement (nor penalty) on fuel economy. With thanks, Jodie and Mark M. "world of difference" -Laurie W. Dear John, Please find my enclosed cheque for the filter assembly. I had no trouble fitting it. The turbo you fitted has made a world of difference to the performance of the vehicle particularly on hills. Thank you for your careful service and attention to detail. Sincerely Laurie W. "smiled all the way home" -Jeffery D.V. Dear John and Mike, This fax is show my appreciation of the beaut professional job of fitting up the turbo on my Landcruiser yesterday. It performs great and feels good. I smiled all the way home last night. Thanks again. Jeffery. D.V. "a very happy customer" -Bruce H. John, We now pass trucks and even cars up hills with our heavy van. As we do we yell out to the poor suffering bastards, GET A TURBO FROM JOHN! We drive most of the time in full locked up overdrive on flat and even on slight up hill sections. Hardly ever use more than 3rd/4th for ordinary hills and never changing to low unless held up by a big fella. Fuel consumption has decreased 25% when towing (we do on 3/4 what we used to do on full). Suprisingly un-shackled driving has produced only 12 1/2% better but the tests on that have all been city stuff- no long runs so expect better. Thanks. A very happy customer. Bruce H. (Nissan Patrol Auto) "experience the massive difference" -Mark G. Dear John When asked why drive 300k to Woollongong to get a turbo fitted? My response is because of the friendly, professional service and the quality of workmanship. Once again I wish to thank you and everyone at Turbo Glide for providing all of that when you fitted the turbo to my wife's 78 series. Also driving down normally aspirated and then driving back with the turbo on gives you a real chance to try it out and experience the massive difference the turbo makes. I still have the 80 series you did 4 or 5 years ago and just can't bring myself to part with it. It has gone like a charm, crossed every desert in Australia in a massive and very difficult trip in 2000 as well as many other off road trips and has never missed a beat. John I am only too willing to recommend Turbo Glide to anyone because of all of the above. Also, if you wish, I am willing to place some sort of advertising on my vehicles. Once again thank you and everyone at Turbo Glide. I hope to see you again some time. Take Care Mark G. Put our service to the test and contact us now by phone, fax or email.

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