About Pete’s Customs & Performance
Pete’s Customs & Performance is one of New Zealand’s leading custom and performance car metal fabricators. We work on custom exhausts, suspension, bodywork, roll cages, fuel systems, hot rods, restomods, Pro Tourers, and repairs for customers throughout New Zealand.
Pete’s Customs & Performance is based in Templeton, Christchurch.
We specialise in custom steel fabrication. We’re a one-stop shop where you can get virtually anything custom fabricated for your car, jetboat, aircraft, or motorcycle. The only things we don’t do are paint, electrical, and upholstery.
The things that make Pete’s Customs & Performance different to other custom car shops in Christchurch are our many years of experience, attention to detail, and dedication to achieving a perfect finish.
Yes, we work on street cars, race cars and classic vehicles, as well as jet boats, aeroplanes, and motorcycles.
Yes, we provide custom automotive fabrication in Christchurch, as well as nationwide for customers from throughout New Zealand.
Knowledgeable car enthusiasts choose Pete’s Customs & Performance for custom fabrication because they appreciate our experience, quality, attention to detail, and value for money.
Custom Exhausts & Performance Exhausts
Yes, we specialise in building custom exhausts in Christchurch.
A custom exhaust system is a bespoke system that’s made specifically to fit an individual vehicle.
The big differences between a custom exhaust by Pete’s Customs & Performance and an off-the-shelf exhaust are the perfect fit to your vehicle and the extra performance it can unlock. A custom exhaust can also be made in larger diameters that aren’t available otherwise – for example, 4” pipes.
Yes, our speciality is building performance exhaust systems.
Yes, the main reasons why our customers come to us are to improve the performance and sound of their vehicles.
Yes, we can fabricate a custom exhaust system to suit any vehicle.
We don’t do WOF repairs to exhaust systems, but we can repair accident damage to exhaust systems in exotic, high-performance, and racing cars. We can also modify existing exhaust systems to improve their performance and sound.
Yes, we’re highly experienced specialists in custom-making exhausts for classic cars, race cars and custom builds.
Yes, we fabricate custom exhaust manifolds for cars, aircraft, boats, and motorcycles.
Roll Cages & Motorsport Fabrication
Yes, we have made many NZ Motorsports Approved roll cages for competition cars over the years.
Yes, we can fabricate custom roll cages for race cars.
Roll cage fabrication involves installing a high-strength tubular steel structure inside the vehicle to protect the occupants in the event of a high-speed crash.
Motorsport NZ-approved roll cages are the only roll cages we build.
A roll bar is a primarily decorative bar or hoop that you see on the back of the cabin of a ute. A roll cage is an internal structure designed to protect the occupants of a vehicle in the event of a high-speed crash during competition.
Yes, we do install roll cages for track, drift, rally and motorsport vehicles.
The type of roll cage your car needs depends on the events you’re planning to compete in. As a minimum, we build six-point roll cages.
Yes, we do provide race car fabrication in Christchurch for vehicles competing in a range of classes.
Custom Car Fabrication
We offer a complete, comprehensive range of custom car fabrication services, including bodywork, exhausts, fuel systems, suspension, and chassis fabrication.
Yes, we specialise in providing a wide range of automotive fabrication services for modified cars, including bodywork, exhausts, fuel systems, suspension, and chassis fabrication.
Yes, we can fabricate any custom chassis component your car requires.
Yes, we do offer custom suspension fabrication.
Yes, we can custom fabricate brake and fuel lines, and fuel tanks.
Yes, we build custom intake and turbo manifolds.
Yes, we can fabricate intercooler piping and performance intake components.
Yes, if you need help with LVVTA certification repairs or modifications, please get in touch.
Yes, one of our specialties is fabricating high-quality parts that are no longer available for older vehicles.
Classic Cars, Restomods & Hot Rods
Yes, we frequently work on classic car restorations.
Yes, we do build restomod vehicles in Christchurch.
Yes, we can help you with custom fabrication for your hot rod.
Yes, we’ve had the pleasure of working on many AC Cobra-style builds and replica cars.
Yes, one of our specialties is custom fabricating parts for classic American cars. Check out our image gallery.
Yes, we can modify classic cars while keeping as much of their original character as you want.
Yes, we can build you a Pro Touring car.
Air Suspension, Chassis & Custom Builds
Yes, we can install and fabricate a custom air suspension setup for your vehicle.
Yes, we are highly experienced at modifying vehicle chassis for custom builds.
Yes, we do offer widebody fabrication and body modifications.
Yes, we can help you plan a full custom car build from start to finish, and then complete the work for you to the very highest standard.
Booking, Quotes & Process
The best way to get started is by giving me a call at 027 499 7775 to discuss what you have in mind. I find speaking to you is a much better way to go than dealing with strings of emails.
Yes, we do need to see your vehicle before quoting.
When enquiring about custom fabrication, we like you to have all relevant information about your vehicle and a clear idea of what you want to achieve. Knowing how much money you have to spend in mind is also very useful.