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Posted by: i love porsche Apr 19 2021, 08:44 AM

Hey all.

after a long hiatus, im finally getting around to getting my 914 back on the road. Im located near Albany NY and am wondering if anyone can recommend a good local shop who is familiar with 914s.

Right now im just going to be looking for a state inspection and general overlook of the car, but down the road im going to be looking at getting the hell hole taken care of.

Thanks in advance

-Aaron

Posted by: iankarr Apr 19 2021, 09:21 AM

Try Unobtanium. They're in Ravena, NY.
https://unobtanium-inc.com

Posted by: rmital Apr 19 2021, 09:36 AM

Aaron....what's up!!

assuming this is Richie's (chef) old car?

Posted by: bretth Apr 19 2021, 10:55 AM

I have no personal experience other then meeting a couple of them over a 914 at Adams place. But these guys are in Albany http://www.bavarianrocketscience.com/

Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Apr 19 2021, 11:02 AM

Bavarian does all of our mechanical work, my C43 AMG Benz is there right now, but they also work on all my personal cars, as well as shop cars. They know 914's well, and are air-cooled versed. Rick came up through the dealership in the 70s so worked on stuff like MFI when it was new, how many guys can say that?



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Posted by: i love porsche Apr 20 2021, 05:01 AM

Hey Ray! Ive got to say every time i saw you post a drive with your 914 on instagram it helped inch me closer and closer to getting this back on the road. And yep, I still have Richies old car. I toyed with the idea of selling it a year or two ago, but im glad i didnt.



Thats a good endorsement, I appreciate the feedback. Ill be giving them a call to set up an appt once this is back on the road. Hoping for this weekend or next week!

Posted by: i love porsche Apr 28 2021, 10:04 AM

welp. fresh gas and oil and a filter change. Just took it out for its first spin in a while. Still has its rattles and squeaks, but its like it never missed a beat.

I missed this.