WEST AUCKLAND'S FABRICATION AND HARDWARE HUB

Engineered for Speed.
Built for Strength.

Custom motorsport fabrication, precision general engineering & trade-grade workshop hardware — built in-house with over 20 years of experience.

Project Car Fabrication from $95/hr | Book Now or Get a Quote

Fabrication Services

Custom motorsport fabrication and precision general engineering - built in-house by experienced tradesmen.

From roll cages and structural steel work to race-ready builds and one-off projects, we deliver quality workmanship engineered to perform and built to last.

EXPLORE FABRICATION SERVICES

Hardware & Supplies

We stock the same trade-grade hardware and workshop consumables we use in our own builds.

Bolts, nuts, washers, abrasives, flap discs, rod ends, exhaust components and trusted Wurth products - available online or in-store.

Located in Henderson CBD with easy motorway access and parking.

SHOP HARDWARE RANGE

WEST AUCKLAND'S FABRICATION AND HARDWARE HUB

Why trades choose us

20+ years Hands-On Fabrication

Motorsport-Proven Builds

Trade-Grade Hardware On Shelf

Henderson CBD location

Easy Motorway Access

Parking On Site

popular workshop essentials

Trusted by mechanics, fabricators and performance builders across West Auckland.

Two Decades.
Two Worlds.
One Standard: Built Right.

WHY CHOOSE US

With over 20 years in the game, Shores NZ Autoworx (Shores NZ Fabrication Ltd) is led by Tim Ackers — a hands-on fabricator, welder, and racer who understands what’s at stake on and off the track.

Whether it’s a Motorsport NZ-compliant roll cage or a precision-engineered structural job, every build is completed in-house to meet strict safety standards and real-world demands.

We don’t guess. We build it right — from the first weld to final inspection.

No compromises. No shortcuts. Just race-ready, worksite-tough results.

GENERAL ENGINEERING & REPAIRS

SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS

Custom Roll Cage Fabrication

Certified, race-proven cages designed and built in-house to meet strict safety and scrutineering standards.

Motorsport NZ, NZDRA, IHRA & ORANZ compliant roll cages
Full and half cage design
Homologation certification coordination
Custom race car chassis integration
4x4 and off-road performance builds

Performance & Motorsport Upgrades

Precision modifications that improve safety, handling, and performance — built for serious drivers.

Custom exhaust systems
Seat mounts
Firewall and floor modifications
Suspension component reinforcement and upgrades
Intercooler piping
Custom fuel tank
Full race car build and restoration

General Engineering & Metal Fabrication

Reliable, high-quality fabrication solutions for commercial, industrial, and private projects.

Welding
Custom brackets and fixtures
Trailer repairs and modifications
Structural steel cutting and prep
Light to medium fabrication projects
Sheet metal fabrication

One-Off Builds & Specialty Projects

Tailored solutions for custom vehicles, prototypes, or niche fabrication jobs.

Race prep and compliance checks
Complete car build and restoration
Tube frame and spaceframe builds
4x4 off-road fabrication (rock sliders, recovery points, etc.)
Custom tool boxes, storage, and enclosures
Specialty welding and design consultation
On-site inspection and certification coordination

CUSTOM MOTORSPORT FABRICATION

Meet the Team

Led by owner and head fabricator Tim Ackers, our team brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in motorsport and metal fabrication.

At Shores NZ Autoworx, we’re not just builders — we’re racers, problem-solvers, and engineers who take pride in getting every detail right.

MEET THE TEAM

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What Our Clients Say

Real Words. Real Builds.

"I asked Tim to install extractors and complete a new exhaust system for my 92 Landcruiser. In the middle of that job I also asked if he would make some aesthetic adjustments to an internal support/roll bar. Result was incredible, great workmanship, car sounds and looks fantastic. Happy to recommend the team at Shores, great communication, super fast and fantastic quality of work. I’ve already talked about the next two jobs with Tim!!"

"Tim did an absolute beast of a job on my subbie making it sound amazing. He did a muffler delete and added an exhaust tip I had on there that before hand looked like trash. He managed to get it done in a few hours and at last minute 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 highly recommend Tim and the team shores nz autoworx"

"The Team at Shores NZ, where a pleasure to deal with. Took my vision and upgraded it, super happy with the quality of the build and was in the agreed quote. Flew through homologation,

I wouldn't go anywhere else for my cage requirements."

Now this is a proper old girl right here. That colour, that patina, that badge sitting proud… she’s earned every scar.

Rolled into the workshop for seat belt plates to get it sorted for LVVTA cert.

No full resto. No shiny paint job.

The patina’s staying.
Faded turquoise, battle scars, surface rust — that’s character. That’s history. You don’t erase that… you preserve it.

This truck is proper old-school pride. Imported straight from the US and still turning heads.

We just make sure it’s safe, cert-ready, and back on the road where it belongs.

Got an old classic that needs cert work done right?

📞 021 523 012
✉ support@shoresnz.com

Keep the story. We’ll make it legal.

BMW GOT THE SERIOUS CAGE. 🏁😤
12-point roll cage — @customcagesuk kit landed straight from the UK, installed in-house.

Most run 8–10 points… this one went full 12.

More tie-ins = more strength = more safety
when things get sketchy at speed.

Built for racing.
Not for likes.

📞 021 523 012
✉ support@shoresnz.com

#racebuild #rollcage #bmwracing #nzworkshop

Drag roll cage complete, car’s on the trailer and ready for the next stage.

All gearing up for its debut @chromenewzealand in August 2026
Race seat and wheel by @racetechnz

Built with intent. No mucking around.

📞 021 523 012
✉ support@shoresnz.com

Get in touch if you’re ready to get your build moving.

#dragrollcage #dragcar #chromenz #racetechnz #shoresnz

New year, time to stop driving something that sounds like a sewing machine.

🔥 Custom stainless steel performance exhausts
🔥 Full single systems
🔥 Built in-house, not bought off a shelf
🔥 From $1500 + GST

If you want a proper note, better flow, and work done right the first time — this is it.

⚠️ Limited spots available for FEBRUARY only

Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

DM us or call the workshop to lock a spot.

We're off again for another boy's weekend.

Got my hall pass!!

We will be closing early today for the long weekend.

We will be back on Tuesday, 27th January.

Wishing you all a safe and restful holiday.

Officially approved to go racing this weekend.

All signed, authorized and cleared by management. 🤣🤣🤣

Thanks wifey!!

Weather’s crap.

Can’t be bothered working?

Are you sitting there thinking about what you should be doing to the project car.

Roll cage? Exhaust? Suspension?

That idea you’ve been kicking around for months?

Give us a call — let’s talk about it and make a plan.

Get your project car back on track! 🔧🏁

🔧 WE STOCK WHAT WE USE 🔥

No shiny shelf fillers here.
The gear we sell is the same gear we use in the workshop — every day.
That cutting disc?

It lives in our working cabinet for a reason.
If it doesn’t cut clean, last, or do the job properly… we don’t stock it.

Trade-grade hardware & workshop supplies, proven on real jobs.

In-store now. 👊🔩

CHECK OUT THE COLLECTION 🔥

Nuts & bolts.

Hardware.

Workshop supplies.

Exhaust + race car gear.

Trade-grade stuff — no cheap junk.

In-store now.

Come grab it. 👊🔩🏁

In today’s episode of Why We Can’t Trust Packaging!

Chinese Red Plum lollies.

Looked promising.

Tasted like betrayal.

Watch the video.

The faces don’t lie.

#facedontlie

So good to get a day on Donnas Dodge.
We will get it to the Kumeu Hotrod show next week and have her on display.
Me and Donna have decided to put her on the market as we just don't have the time needed to get her on the road.
So hopefully it goes to someone who will put in the effort and get her on the road.
The Dodge will need alot of TLC
We have all the paperwork needed.
Started up mint too after being under a cover for just over a year.
Not sure what it's worth so please feel free to comment on what you think its worth.
Or if ya interested we are open to offers.
This will be an as is where is sale also.

Factory ride height.
No lift kit.
No visibility. 😅

Who else is out here maxing out the seat height? 🙋‍♀️

Short girl problems. 🛠️

#shortgirlproblems

First day back.
No warm-up laps.
Workshop’s open. 🔥👊

13 years. Fuck me lol.
So much has happened in that time.
So much going on good and the bad.
So much to talk about and need catch up on.
I know ya looking down saying you got this.
Miss ya heaps bro.
Timmy

As many of you may know now, my dad Trevor is battling cancer.

Trevor’s not one to ask for help.

He’s a grafter. A builder. A bloke who’s spent his life showing up for others without asking for anything back.

This time, we’re showing up for him.

We’ve made a limited run of Shores NZ shirts — $35 each

👉 Every single dollar goes directly toward Trevor’s treatment.

This isn’t charity.
This is backing your dad.
This is standing by family.
This is men supporting men when it actually counts.

If you’ve ever: • Learned something from your old man
• Lost a mate too early
• Or know what it means to show up when it matters

Then this one’s for you.

Buy a shirt. Wear it with pride. Help us give Trevor the fight he deserves.

💬 Comment “SHIRT” or send us a message and we’ll sort you out.

#BackYourDad
#ShoresNZ
#KiwiBlokes
#FamilyFirst
#MenSupportingMen
#doitfordad

POV: you get a custom exhaust and suddenly you’re the main character. 🔥 🔥

#ShoresNZFabrication
#ShoresNZ
#nissanfugaexhaust
#customexhaustsystem
#exhaustfabrication
#headersdown
#performanceexhaust
#nzcarcommunity
#nzcarscene
#carsoftiktok
#modifiedcars
#builtnotbought
#workshopvibes
#fabricationlife
#nzmade
#carcustomisation
#japimport
#streetcarbuild
#performanceupgrade
#loudcarculture
#automotivefabrication
#customcarbuild
#gearheadlife
#revvedup

Fuga exhaust: DONE.
Finn did an amazing job. Built it to spec and made it look easy.
Thing came out mint — and the customer just confirmed it.

"Absolutely love the custom exhaust Shores NZ did for my 2005 Nissan Fuga 350GT. The sound is perfect and the quality is top notch. Super happy with the work I highly recommend them."

She gave us Monkey Balls Red Peach to try… the reaction was INSTANT.

Watch the vid — their faces say EVERYTHING. 😂🔧🔥

🔥 COMMY'S — FIRST FIRE-UP 😎

Check out the vid — completely unedited.
Had to grab it on the spot, had to film it.

Fired up for the first time today —
she’s alive and sounding mean.

This is the stuff blokes live for. 🔧🔥

Building a full custom exhaust for this Nissan Fuga.

Tim tried explaining the capacitor… said about four different versions before giving up. 😂

Good lads, good banter, proper fab work.

This one’s gonna sound mint. 🔧🔥

Alright team — Let’s get creative.

This little green beast has rolled into the workshop and we were discussing names.

Tim reckons it’s The Grasshopper.
Finn’s calling it Mike Wazowski.
Someone else reckons it’s Kermit.
(We’re one step away from “Shrek’s Daily.”)

So hit us with your best name for this summer surf wagon.

Funniest one wins bragging rights and workshop glory.

Drop your name below 👇

Let’s see what you’ve got 🤣🔥

**☀️ SUMMER MOKE INCOMING 🚗💨

Roll bar coming right up… Shores NZ style**

Nothing says Kiwi summer like a bright green Moke rocking up to the workshop 😎
She’s in for a fresh custom roll bar, built proper — none of that backyard bend-it-with-your-knee business.

Bit of a throwback, bit of a surf-wagon vibe, bit of a “take me to the beach and don’t ask questions” energy… and we’re here for it.

We’ll get her sorted, strengthened, and looking mint for those summer missions.
Stay tuned — we’ll post some progress as the fab comes together.

Tough builds, good banter, and whatever rolls through the door — that’s a bit of us.
🔧🔥

🔥 SHORES NZ FABRICATION — GRAND OPENING + CHRISTMAS MEET 🔥

Alright team… yes, yes — it’s been a hot minute since we’ve thrown anything 😅
BUT summer’s rolling in and we figured it’s time to stop mucking around and kick things off properly.

We’re cracking the doors open at the new Shores NZ HQ for a Grand Opening + Christmas Send-Off Meet — tough cars, good people, and those Friday arvo knock-off vibes we all need.

This isn’t your usual street meet.
No cruising around, no dramas — just a solid one-spot hangout at ours.
Roll in whenever, park up, talk shop, check out the builds, and stay as long as you like.

📅 Friday 19 December
⏰ From 5pm onwards

EXPECT:

🔥 Sic cars on display
🔥 Music going
🔥 BBQ on
🔥 Drinks + good vibes
🔥 Workshop walk-throughs
🔥 And the whole Shores NZ crew hanging out with the community that got us here

PARKING:

Plenty of space along the street and outside the workshop — first in, first served.
If it fills up, no stress — heaps more parking down the road.

RULES (THE BASIC “DON’T BE THAT GUY” ONES):

🚫 No skids
🚫 No excessive revving
🚫 Don’t block driveways
💛 Respect the neighbours
🚮 Don’t litter — bins will be out, or chuck it in your boot like a normal human

Remember — this is a business location, so look after the spot and the people helping us put this together.

It’s been way too long since our last catch-up, so let’s make this one count.
Shine up the pride and joy, drag your mates out, and roll in with the good energy.

This is the first of many Shores NZ meets — and the official welcome to our new workshop.

Let’s make it a banger. 👊🔥
See you there, team.

Think you’re the next SVG?

Sweet as. 😎

But before you send that $600 weapon into battle, make sure the only thing folding on race day is your ego — not your rollcage.

At Shores NZ, we build Lemons-legal cages that’ll survive longer than the engine, the tyres, and your dignity after Lap 3.

From Swifts to Skylines, Beemers to legit Buckets of Bolts — if it turns on, we’ll cage it. (And if it doesn’t… bring snacks.)

✔️ Lemons-approved rollcages
✔️ Seats + harness installs
✔️ Race switches, extinguisher mounts
✔️ Proper Kiwi workshop banter included, free of charge

Get your contraption race-ready and ego-protected.

📩 DM us to book your build.

Shores NZ — Keeping your chaos compliant since forever.

🔧🍋🔥

#ShoresNZFabrication #LemonsRacingNZ #RollCageSpecialists #GrassrootsRacing #KiwiMotorsport #WorkshopBanter #RaceReady #CheapCarBigEgo #SendIt #SuzukiSwiftRacing #BuiltNotBoughtNZ #FabricationLife #MotorsportNZ #ChaoticGoodRacing

We’ve been flat-out in the shop lately — coffee’s cold, pies are gone, welders are hot.

Chucked together this tidy system on a Ford Sierra XR60:
• mild-steel setup
• one performance reso
• straight pipe to make it growl

If your ride needs a bit of a tune-up or a shout, flick us a message.

#ShoresNZ #FabricationNZ #KiwiWorkshop #CarCultureNZ #FordSierra

POV: You’re back at work, pretending to care about emails but really thinking about that bent control arm from the weekend.
Kingston gets it.
We’ll fix your race scars — you just bring the stories.
#ShoresNZ #RaceWeekRecovery #senditfixitrepeat

What a massive Labour Weekend for NZ Motorsport!

From the National Offroad Racing Championship Final at TECT Park to ClubFest 2025 at Hampton Downs.

Congratulations to all the winners and crews who have put in the work.

If your car copped a few knocks or your fab gear needs some love after this, flick us a dm or call.

We'll get you back on the track, ready for the next race!!

Wanna know what it actually costs to get your project build or resto done? 💭

Yeah, nah — it’s a lot more affordable than you think.

Every build’s different. Every project’s got its story.
If you’re serious about getting it done, we’ll walk you through it straight — no fluff, no surprises.

📞 Call | 💬 DM | ✉️ Email — whatever’s easiest, mate.

👉 Shores NZ Fabrication — where “yeah nah” turns into “yeah done.”

#ShoresNZFabrication #YeahNah #ProjectBuild #RestorationNZ #WorkshopBanter #BuiltNotBought #KiwiWorkshop #FabricationNZ

Still calling it a project car? Yeah nah, mate… it’s been “almost done” since NZ Idol. 😂

You’ve talked about it, you’ve stared at it, you’ve promised the boys it’ll be ready for the next meet — and yet, here we are.

Time to stop yarning and start wrenching.

Roll cages. Exhausts. Full custom fab.
We’ll help you finally finish what you started. 💪

📞 Call us | 💬 DM us | 🧰 Swing by the workshop

👉 Shores NZ Fabrication — turning “one day” into “done.”

#ShoresNZFabrication #YeahNah #ProjectCar #BuiltNotBought #KiwiWorkshop #RaceReady #WorkshopBanter #therollcageguys

JUST A REMINDER FOLKS...

📍 We’ve moved!
Same crew, new digs — you can now find us at 5A Clemway Place, Henderson.

Bigger space. Bigger builds.
Roll cages, exhausts, headers, full custom fab — all happening right here.

Swing by, check out the new workshop, or hit us up for a quote.

💬 DM us | 📞 Call us | 🧰 Let’s build something epic.

#ShoresNZFabrication #NewWorkshop #Henderson #FabricationNZ #BuiltNotBought

“THAT CAR IN THE SHED”

She's almost done.... Yeah Nah!

That one guy since 2010.

#YeahNahItsDone #ShoresNZFabrication #ʙᴜɪʟᴛɴᴏᴛʙᴏᴜɢʜᴛ

💬 Honest Talk!!

How long has that project been “almost ready”? 🤔

We get it… the car’s nearly there. Just needs one more weld… one more bracket… one more “free weekend,” right?

But here’s the thing — there’s never a perfect time.
You either send it, or you keep talking about sending it.

Do you really wanna be that guy who keeps showing up to racing going,
“Yeah, nah — it’s almost done…”

Or do you wanna be the one who actually rolls in with a finished build that shuts everyone up? 🔥

We’ve got you.

Roll cages. Headers. Exhausts. Full custom fab.

Whatever it takes to get your car ready.

📞 Call us | 💬 DM us | 🧰 Or just swing by the workshop —
Let’s get that “almost” off your to-do list.

#ShoresNZFabrication #RaceReady #YeahNahItsDone #BuiltNotBought #WorkshopBanter #CustomFab #SendIt

Staff morale meeting with the big fella.

He reckons productivity’s up but belly rubs are down. 🤣

#ShoresNZFabrication #WorkshopDog #goodbuggers

Tell us what you’re doing — 30 seconds.

If it’s loud, smells like burnt metal, and full of good buggers…
you’re probably at Shores NZ Fabrication. 🔧

🎥 Behind the scenes at Shores NZ Fabrication…

Trying to get a serious video done for exhausts & roll cages, but the boss man decided the flagpole was better off for horsie rides 🐎 … and then, well, things got a bit inappropriate 🤦‍♀️😂

👉 Stick around for the actual serious vids or just enjoy the circus.

#ShoresNZFabrication #WorkshopBanter #BuiltNotBought #FabricationLife

☀️ Daylight savings is here — summer roads are calling.

Custom builds. Muffler deletes. Clean welds. Big noise.
We’ve got you covered 👊

💬 DM us for a quote
📞 Or give us a call — let’s make your ride sound as good as it looks.

#ShoresNZFabrication #BuiltNotBought #ExhaustLife #WorkshopVibes

Racing season is here. If your cage isn't ready, you’re already behind.

#shoresnzfab #rollcagebuilds #rollcagelife #BuiltNotBought #workshopbanter #RollCageAuckland

🚗💥 No fluff. Just builds.
The shop’s stacked right now:

Roll cages getting welded in tight 🏁

Speedway rigs getting the love before the season 🔧

Custom fab + repairs for the big jobs and the small

We don’t cut corners — we build them. Race-ready, track-safe, and solid as hell.

📍 Henderson | Shores NZ Fabrication

#ShoresNZ #MotorsportFabrication #RollCageBuilds #RaceReady #SpeedwayNZ #CustomFabrication ##therollcageguys #hamptondowns

All go in the shop today 🔥 Roll cages, restos, projects, repairs + Speedway builds rolling in. Season’s here and we’re flat out 💪

#ShoresNZFabrication #MotorsportReady #FabricationLife #RollCageSpecialists #SpeedwaySeason #shoresnzfab #shoresnz #RollCageGuys

Before ➡️ After.
Dave’s sump now rocking custom dash fittings – no leaks, no worries, just clean lines and solid performance. 👊

Because when you’re flat out on track, the last thing you want is dodgy fittings letting you down.

#ShoresNZFabrication #CustomFabrication #RaceReady #NoLeaksNoWorries #BuiltNotBought #kiwiworkshop #thefabricationguys #shoresnz

⚒️ WIP: Mike’s Escort custom build.
Fynn’s been on the tools, crafting a proper exhaust system that’ll hold up under pressure and sound tough doing it.

Not finished, not polished — just honest progress. This is where projects come alive.

#ShoresNZ #CustomBuild #ExhaustFabrication #EscortBuild #WorkInProgress #kiwimotorsport

🚗 Serious about getting on track?

Stop letting that racecar sit in the shed for another year.

Whether it’s an RX8 for the Mazda Racing Series, Circuit Racing, or Lemons Racing, we’ll get you track-ready with a roll cage that ticks all the boxes.

No shortcuts. No compromises. Just solid, MSNZ-approved cages.

📩 DM us to lock in your build before race season.

#shoresnz #therollcageguys #rollcagebuilds #motorsportengineering #raceready #nzmotorsport #nzgaragelife #mazdaracing #hamptondowns #lemonsracing

Nothing better than seeing the cars we’ve worked on come back for more 👊

⭐ ‘Tim’s worked on my car several times… attention to detail, problem solving, and always chasing a quality solution. Can’t wait to come back for the next set of mods!’

That’s what it’s all about here at Shores NZ Fabrication. Quality work, done right, so you keep coming back for the next stage.

👉 Got a project in mind? Book your spot now — roll cages, exhaust builds, custom mods — we’ve got you covered.

#ShoresNZFabrication #RollCageGuys #CustomFabrication #KiwiCarCulture #RaceReady #MotorsportNZ

Father’s Day sorted.

Cars, drags, good yarns. 🛠️

Spot us at Meremere – don’t be shy, ask about your build.

#FathersDayDrags #NZCarScene #MeremereDragway #CustomFabrication #RollCageGuys #ShoresNZFabrication #CarCultureNZ #DragRacingNZ #RaceCarLife #BlokesAndBuilds

🔧 Need a custom roll cage? We’ve got you covered! From $1500+GST, we build roll cages that keep you race-ready and safe. 🏎️💥

We’re all about quality, craftsmanship, and community. Big thanks to everyone who’s helped us get here. Now, we’re open and ready to roll — book in today and get your car sorted.

📲 DM us or call for a quote!

#RollCageBuilds #MotorsportNZ #RaceCarBuilds #NZMotorsport #AutoFabrication #RollCageAuckland #RaceReady #CustomRollCage #NZPerformance #AucklandCars #KiwiFabricators #MotorsportEngineering #racingcommunity

Poles + Tim

New workshop rule: if it stands still long enough, Tim will hit it. So we wrap it. 🤦‍♂️

Time to level up....

#shoresbz #ShoresNZFabrication #RollCageGuys #MotorsportNZ #Fabrication #Rivnuts #BrakeLines #VBand #SeatMounts #Henderson #AucklandFabrication

Drop tanks – done right. 💪
Tim’s in the workshop showing how we tackle them here at Shores NZ Fabrication. No shortcuts, no gimmicks – just solid Kiwi engineering that holds up when it counts.

Whether it’s motorsport or custom work, this is how we keep it simple, strong, and safe.

Got a project in mind? Bring it down – we’ll get it sorted.

You know you’re due for a bigger workshop when the forklift has to do more laps than the race cars!!

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