When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Any recomedations on a shop to refinish wheels? I'm buying a car with HRE wheels with black centers that I want to be paint or powdercoat to a different color.
I use Montco Wheel Company in Collegeville. Aaron does a great job w/ wheels.
Hey everyone! I'm in Chester County and I just bought a GT4. This is my first Porsche and I'm extremely excited to have it.
I believe it qualifies to have the transmission replaced. For those not familiar, there's widespread issues with 981 GT4 transmission and many of them are eligible for replacement by Porsche. I'm curious if anyone has a recommendation for a local dealer and/or service advisor to use for service. This transmission replacement is obviously a pretty big job and I want to make sure it is done right. I'm used to dealing with non-premium brand dealers where the dealers can be pretty hit or miss, not sure if that really applies to Porsche though. The four dealers local to me are Porsche Conshohocken, Porsche of the Main Line, Porsche Warrington, and Porsche Lehigh Valley. A dealer who is somewhat mod friendly would be nice too although I don't plan on doing anything besides exhaust. Or does it not really matter which dealer I choose and just go to whichever dealer is closest?
I hope to connect with some local Porsche owners when the weather gets nicer. I'm frequently at Chester Springs cars and coffee so feel free to come say hi if you see me.
Hey everyone! I'm in Chester County and I just bought a GT4. This is my first Porsche and I'm extremely excited to have it.
I believe it qualifies to have the transmission replaced. For those not familiar, there's widespread issues with 981 GT4 transmission and many of them are eligible for replacement by Porsche. I'm curious if anyone has a recommendation for a local dealer and/or service advisor to use for service. This transmission replacement is obviously a pretty big job and I want to make sure it is done right. I'm used to dealing with non-premium brand dealers where the dealers can be pretty hit or miss, not sure if that really applies to Porsche though. The four dealers local to me are Porsche Conshohocken, Porsche of the Main Line, Porsche Warrington, and Porsche Lehigh Valley. A dealer who is somewhat mod friendly would be nice too although I don't plan on doing anything besides exhaust. Or does it not really matter which dealer I choose and just go to whichever dealer is closest?
I hope to connect with some local Porsche owners when the weather gets nicer. I'm frequently at Chester Springs cars and coffee so feel free to come say hi if you see me.
Congrats and welcome! Great car! I have dealt with most of those dealers in one capacity or another. As far as dealer work, I think they will all do fine. Of that group I find the Conshy dealer is most mod friendly. My Cayman is tuned with headers and I burned ignition coil #6. They popped a free one in there for me under warranty no questions asked. I like that. That being said for most work I have done to my car, I go to indy shops, but the work in your case you probably need done at a dealer if Porsche is going to foot the bill. Good luck and I will look for you at a c&c sometime. Can't wait until winter is over!
Hey everyone! I'm in Chester County and I just bought a GT4. This is my first Porsche and I'm extremely excited to have it.
I believe it qualifies to have the transmission replaced. For those not familiar, there's widespread issues with 981 GT4 transmission and many of them are eligible for replacement by Porsche. I'm curious if anyone has a recommendation for a local dealer and/or service advisor to use for service. This transmission replacement is obviously a pretty big job and I want to make sure it is done right. I'm used to dealing with non-premium brand dealers where the dealers can be pretty hit or miss, not sure if that really applies to Porsche though. The four dealers local to me are Porsche Conshohocken, Porsche of the Main Line, Porsche Warrington, and Porsche Lehigh Valley. A dealer who is somewhat mod friendly would be nice too although I don't plan on doing anything besides exhaust. Or does it not really matter which dealer I choose and just go to whichever dealer is closest?
I hope to connect with some local Porsche owners when the weather gets nicer. I'm frequently at Chester Springs cars and coffee so feel free to come say hi if you see me.
Hi, and welcome aboard. The GT4 looks great, looking forward to seeing you at the C&C this spring / summer. I'm in Chester Springs and get over to Joe's once a month or so. As for our local dealers, I've had good experiences with Porsche MainLine. If you later need a great indy shop, I highly recommend Performance Auto in Malvern: http://www.pfmauto.com/
Good luck with the transmission swap. Hopefully you don't get any pushback
Congrats and welcome! Great car! I have dealt with most of those dealers in one capacity or another. As far as dealer work, I think they will all do fine. Of that group I find the Conshy dealer is most mod friendly. My Cayman is tuned with headers and I burned ignition coil #6. They popped a free one in there for me under warranty no questions asked. I like that. That being said for most work I have done to my car, I go to indy shops, but the work in your case you probably need done at a dealer if Porsche is going to foot the bill. Good luck and I will look for you at a c&c sometime. Can't wait until winter is over!
Same one that @Josh(PA) recommended above. Performance Automotive in Malvern. They have done a decent amount of work on my Cayman so far with more to come in the next couple weeks. I am also going to have them update the IMS in my 996. Good guys, fair prices, and good work.
bd999 - Welcome! I too am located in Chester Springs and will more than likely see you at C&C.
That is a VERY sweet car for sure.
In the past I've dealt with Mainline Porsche without any issues. I don't foresee any issues with an exhaust from any dealer really.
Also, get yourself a Numeric shifter. It will take your driving experience to the next level and beyond. You won't believe how sloppy the stock shifter is once you have the Numeric and cables. Yes, it's expensive, but 100% worth it.
Hey everyone! I'm in Chester County and I just bought a GT4. This is my first Porsche and I'm extremely excited to have it.
I believe it qualifies to have the transmission replaced. For those not familiar, there's widespread issues with 981 GT4 transmission and many of them are eligible for replacement by Porsche. I'm curious if anyone has a recommendation for a local dealer and/or service advisor to use for service. This transmission replacement is obviously a pretty big job and I want to make sure it is done right. I'm used to dealing with non-premium brand dealers where the dealers can be pretty hit or miss, not sure if that really applies to Porsche though. The four dealers local to me are Porsche Conshohocken, Porsche of the Main Line, Porsche Warrington, and Porsche Lehigh Valley. A dealer who is somewhat mod friendly would be nice too although I don't plan on doing anything besides exhaust. Or does it not really matter which dealer I choose and just go to whichever dealer is closest?
I hope to connect with some local Porsche owners when the weather gets nicer. I'm frequently at Chester Springs cars and coffee so feel free to come say hi if you see me.
Congrats on the GT4!
We would be happy to connect you with a reputable shop if you're still looking! PM if you have questions.
For all other Philly Rennlisters, Open an invitation for you to come by our HQ in Fort Washington, and check out what we're working on. Have a couple of HUGE products in the mix, always happy to share!
Welcome, and beautiful car! +1 for Main Line. They went above and beyond for me a few months back with warranty work that surfaced when they installed my PSE exhaust. My SA Tim Naylor was awesome!
West Chester here and regular at Chester Springs as well, black 991.1 C4S. Can't wait till it starts back up when the weather warms up. I haven't been out in a few weeks but some folks have been braving the cold at Northbrook Marketplace on Saturdays.
01-21-2021, 04:32 PM
