Houston guys: Any info on this shop?
03-16-2005, 08:19 AM
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03-16-2005, 12:22 PM
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Sam seems to be have a well respected shop but really only like the 911s. Never had any first hand experience but several friends use him for trackside support.
03-16-2005, 01:11 PM
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Hmmm...well, I'm a little hesitant in our litigious society, as I don't want to be found libel. Just erring on the side of caution. I think it would be okay to say that my one experience was not positive. Simply put, they missed some really obvious items in a PPI.
: How was your experience with David M. on the motor rebuild?
03-16-2005, 02:50 PM
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Ha! I wouldn't call this off-topic, Kevin.
Top end rebuild is going great. I'm very excited about getting it back soon, maybe end of this week or early next. I'm replacing quite a bit of stuff, so it will be practically new when I get it back. They didn't find anything major other than worn valve guides and excessive carbon build-up.
Top end rebuild is going great. I'm very excited about getting it back soon, maybe end of this week or early next. I'm replacing quite a bit of stuff, so it will be practically new when I get it back. They didn't find anything major other than worn valve guides and excessive carbon build-up.
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03-16-2005, 02:56 PM
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I asked this question because I've heard good and bad things about this shop. I've heard there was a falling out between owners/partners due to questionable business practices. So far I haven’t heard anything really positive that would tell me to do business with them.
03-16-2005, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jw97C2S
I had a PPI performed there and they immediately caught prior paintwork and stopped the inspection as requested.
03-16-2005, 03:22 PM
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Nick,
You may want to consider driving out to Sealy to see Mike Callas at Rennsport. Impeccable reputation. A bunch of the Rennlist 993 guys take thier cars to him.
Also I've never had a problem with Protechnik. They are always nice when I go there to pick up a part I need. Haven't had any other experience with them tho.
You may want to consider driving out to Sealy to see Mike Callas at Rennsport. Impeccable reputation. A bunch of the Rennlist 993 guys take thier cars to him.
Also I've never had a problem with Protechnik. They are always nice when I go there to pick up a part I need. Haven't had any other experience with them tho.
03-16-2005, 03:33 PM
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Nick,
You may want to consider driving out to Sealy to see Mike Callas at Rennsport. Impeccable reputation. A bunch of the Rennlist 993 guys take thier cars to him.
Also I've never had a problem with Protechnik. They are always nice when I go there to pick up a part I need. Haven't had any other experience with them tho.
You may want to consider driving out to Sealy to see Mike Callas at Rennsport. Impeccable reputation. A bunch of the Rennlist 993 guys take thier cars to him.
Also I've never had a problem with Protechnik. They are always nice when I go there to pick up a part I need. Haven't had any other experience with them tho.
03-16-2005, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by NickS
I've heard Rennsport is a great place but I live in Pearland and Sealy is WAY to far to drive for me.
03-17-2005, 11:56 AM
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Nick, another option to consider is Viking Sjovall's shop, Viking Motorsports/Dealership Alternative. It's about 400 yards, if that, from ProTechnik. Sam (Protechnik) is more focused on racing, whereas Viking does a balance of racecar prep and street car maintenance. If you want to spend six figures to go to Daytona, Sam is a great choice; for routine stuff on a street car Viking would be a good way to go.
03-17-2005, 03:18 PM
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Hey Nick,
A friend of mine is building a 914 race/frankenstein car and he talked to Sam, seemed like a fair guy for a racecar work. I personally let either Mike Callas do the work (all major stuff) or Hans at Advantage for little things, although I must admit, I drove to Sealy to install and balance new tires.
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A friend of mine is building a 914 race/frankenstein car and he talked to Sam, seemed like a fair guy for a racecar work. I personally let either Mike Callas do the work (all major stuff) or Hans at Advantage for little things, although I must admit, I drove to Sealy to install and balance new tires.
Regards
Alex