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Vendor question, 914 limited |
Cfletch |
Sep 23 2014, 09:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 30-January 14 From: Santa Barbara Member No.: 16,941 Region Association: Southern California |
Has anyone ever dealt with this vendor? Thinking while im switching engines i might as well pop for the "Porsche 914 Complete Side Shift Conversion Transmission for 1970-1972." Im curious if $1300 for all the goodies is a good price rather than having to source everything else separately? Heres the link.
http://914ltd.com/store.php?c=1384303079 Your 2cents is welcome |
Chris H. |
Sep 23 2014, 09:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,032 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Brad Mayeur at 914LTD is very well respected in the 914 community. $1300 to get a guaranteed good trans and all the little parts and pieces you need in one place with some phone help if you need it AND free shipping seems pretty fair. It's not rock bottom cheap but it's fair, and that's pretty much what you get from Brad. VERY good quality, fair price. If you're looking to get all the stuff in one place, GO FOR IT!
EDIT: I'd also add that when he says he will help you, HE WILL. Once I bought the small pieces needed to back date my exhaust. He sent VERY detailed instructions along with the parts. No way could I have figured it out without them. |
76-914 |
Sep 23 2014, 09:39 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,513 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
If that is Brad, he's golden.
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rick 918-S |
Sep 23 2014, 09:55 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,503 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I had Brad build the transaxle for the Alien. Billet intermediate plate, HB 5th gear. Many miles behind 350+ hp. My shop manager bought a 914 from him back around 1993 I think. I have known him that long. BTW: That car was fast!
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partwerks |
Sep 23 2014, 09:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
Did my 3.6, and Subie conversion.
He has a guest house if you need to stay overnight as well. |
colingreene |
Sep 23 2014, 10:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
I don't know him but those recommendations make me want to know him.
Id buy from him based on just that. |
Dion |
Sep 23 2014, 10:41 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,767 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Rest assured,you will be satisfied. Brad hooked me up with
synchro's and sliders for my trans. No worries, hes's a true gentleman. |
Mblizzard |
Sep 24 2014, 04:16 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
Brad is coming to Okteenerfest this weekend. He has supported this event from the start and is one of the classic good guys. He also,seems to know his way around a 914 and the gear box. Can't go wrong with him. If something is wrong, he will make it right
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wndsnd |
Sep 24 2014, 06:17 AM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
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GeorgeRud |
Sep 24 2014, 06:42 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Top notch guy that has been wrenching on these cars from when they were new. Mike is also a great guy, so you can't go wrong with them.
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GaroldShaffer |
Sep 24 2014, 10:12 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
My 2cents. I have known Brad for over 20yrs now. He is one of the most honest people you will ever meet. Top notch mechanic. Him & Michael (works for Brad) do great work and you know you will always get honest quality service from them.
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Matt Romanowski |
Sep 24 2014, 01:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 878 Joined: 4-January 04 From: Manchester, NH Member No.: 1,507 |
That is a deal. The parts to rebuild a trans can easily be more than he is getting for everything.
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johnhora |
Sep 24 2014, 02:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 867 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
I have known Brad for a long time....
Honest is the word that comes to mind first...they just don't come any better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) |
gms |
Sep 24 2014, 05:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,695 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Brad is one of the nicest guys, always willing to help others and as honest a man as you will ever find. Best of all he has been working on 914 since they were new!
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sshex |
Sep 25 2014, 06:05 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 27-May 13 From: RI Member No.: 15,926 Region Association: North East States |
Brad is one of the nicest guys, always willing to help others and as honest a man as you will ever find. Best of all he has been working on 914 since they were new! Brad has been very helpful in sourcing needed parts for my Bumblebee and 914-6. A total pleaseure to deal with. Highly recommended. |
carr914 |
Sep 25 2014, 06:51 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 119,124 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Brad built a Tranny for me back in 95 or 96, still going strong
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r_towle |
Sep 25 2014, 06:47 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
That is marketing....
Brad is humble, yet a gem of a guy. Marketing from a whole bunch of super happy clients. All you other vendors need to see how this works....two of you in particular. A great vendors gets great references and keeps clients happy. G, J, take notice. |
DBCooper |
Sep 26 2014, 04:09 PM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
That is marketing.... Unfortunately that's how it should be but not how it is. Brad is humble, quiet, honest and good. and Brad has a nice but modest business. The others are not and have big buildings, lots of employees and major bank accounts. The American dream? |
mburkhart |
Sep 26 2014, 06:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 3-July 05 From: Chester, MD Member No.: 4,364 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Had to add my 2 cents. I had Brad work on my teener a few years ago, and it has been running like a top every since. His rates are very reasonable, and he's worth every penny. He rebuilt my transmission and it still feels like new after 3 years.
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