Good Mechanic in Chicago (West Suburbs / Wheaton / Glen Ellyn)
 

Hello all,

Looking for a good independent mechanic for a 997. I live in Wheaton, a western suburb of Chicago.

Thanks!
Dave

What are you looking to have done exactly? Just general maintenance or something special? Engine, suspension, tranny, etc. There are a few shops that specialize and some that are good for general work.

I'd call Joey at G Design in Elmurst or Sol at Perfect Power in Buffalo Grove.

Thanks, newGTS. Just a general guy for basic things... In my last 996 that I had, when I lived in La Grange, I had a guy I trusted (Mike and Henry's in Western Springs). He did basic work, but also some pretty involved stuff too which required dropping the engine, etc. I'm looking for someone I can trust for 80% of the stuff I'd encounter. Not tranny work, or anything that crazy, but almost everything in between.

Dave

I'd start with a call to the gents I supplied in my earlier post. I think Sol might be your best bet.

I trust Midwest Eurosport in Bensenville - 1000% with anything to do with my P-cars.

Rick & Peter fisher (Fisher motors) in Barrington, Porsche street and race cars mainly. That is if you head up this way.

Chicago Performance & Tuning in Melrose Park. Speak with Al.

Several of us have our p-cars owners only trust him and his shop. Stop by and see for yourself.

www.gocpt.com

This will be a useful list I hopefully need very little!

I'm just a town over so I'll be curious to hear where you end up for your cars needs.

We are also in Downers Grove and can help you out with anything you need on your car.

-Tim

does any shop in Chi town have the PIWIS system? I would like to install a new steering wheel and sport exhaust both of which require dealer activation, I believe. Rather not go to a dealer.

Thoughts?

Rent the Durametric tool and do it yourself after install!

Ummm I didn't think you can do it with Durametric. It requires activation code from the Mother Ship to activate I thought

Would love more info on this as well. I'm having a SD wheel installed and it will need to be programmed due to the old multi function wheel.

I would rather avoid the dealership if possible. I have never used Napleton Porsche in Westmont for service (hear mixed reviews) and they are our local dealer.

If you find a shop that can do this, let me know!

We have a PIWIS tester III but for the enabling codes it must be done at the dealer. All other things we can do.

looking for good porsche mechanic- reasonable pricing Chicago west suburbs
 

Looking for the same, now in 2018.

Thank you.