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Old 07-24-2017, 11:59 PM
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Who has the best 951 service shop in the Bay Area? I have an '89 951 that's going to receive a complete tire, brake and suspension overhaul with new M030 parts, as well as the usual maintenance (fluids & filters) as well as engine seals here and there. All stock, no mods.

Can anyone recommend a Bay Area shop that knows these cars inside and out?
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where are you located and how soon are you trying to perform said repairs? I am in New Zealand for vehicle testing and return August 5th
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Just over the hill from you, in Half Moon Bay. No rush. Quality work is more important than quick work.
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Tony Heyer in Mountain View has a good reputation. He was big into 944's back in the day, maybe more so than any other local shop.
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Awesome - thanks Tom. Greatly appreciated!
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I will get back to you when I am in the states again to see if you still need help.

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Originally Posted by kev951
I will get back to you when I am in the states again to see if you still need help.

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Sounds good, thanks. Will PM you with contact info.
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I know Kev, and he's awesome. Great guy and knows these cars thoroughly. (Hey Kev!)

Just to give you another option, I have a shop. I don't advertise, I only work on friends' cars and my own projects but if it doesn't work out with Kev for some reason I can take care of you.
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Ditto for Arash, awesome fellow and full of knowledge and blood/sweat/tears on the 944 series
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Anyone here have experience with BR Racing in Los Gatos?

http://www.brrperformance.com
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Nope; but judging by their website, all newer cars .
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Modderman in mt view
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Kens Sport tech in Las Gatos/Cambell Calif.
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Originally Posted by djantlive
Modderman in mt view
Heard good things about them from others, too. Thanks.

Originally Posted by spanky
Kens Sport tech in Las Gatos/Cambell Calif.
Gracias.
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There is also European Autoworks in Sunnyvale. I used Ralph's help some time ago when he was in Mountain View. His new shop off Mathilda is nice, I sometimes stop by and say hi. Totally into his work... http://www.ea-w.com/


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