 DC area 914 specialists needed, DC area 914 specialists needed |
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| colinva914 |
 Nov 7 2016, 12:50 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 7-November 16 From: Ashburn, VA Member No.: 20,567 Region Association: North East States  |
Hello,
I live in Northern VA and am looking for a shop that has experience servicing 914s and them in VA inspection shape that also don't cost an arm and leg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. -Colin |
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| BeatNavy |
Nov 7 2016, 12:58 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Taylor Chapman (http://www.chapmanautowerks.com/) knows air cooled Porsches, but I don't know how much he's actually worked on 914's. I've met him but haven't actually used his services yet. I think he has a pretty solid reputation though. He's off Rt 28 near Dulles.
I'm local to you and can provide free advice (and worth every penny) if you're interested. PM me your contact info if you'd like. I'm in Cascades. |
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| Racer |
Nov 7 2016, 08:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I've had IMA do some work on my '76 2.0 a few years back (like 5 years ago). Any "good" shop has 1 old guy who remembers working on these cars 20 years ago.. but not too many of those guys still exist.
I would try Chapman, IMA (Chantilly), ASG and Autobahn as they are some of the more established Porsche shops near you. RPM down in Newington. Some folks use a shop closer to Baltimore.. GT Racing maybe? Tiffs? can't quite remember the names. Arm and Leg? I'd expect $150/hr or more rates at any of the independents. Not sure if there is a guy in Leesburg proper anymore. I know there is a shop that does Alfas, but not sure if hes a general "foreign car" specialist. The shop you chose may also be dependant upon the type of work you need.. Carb work? FI work? Suspension work? Rust repair? Interiors? For some of that, there might be non Porsche specific shops that can do just as good of work.. Or, as Beat Navy mentions, any number of folks on the board here might be local enough to help you out, provided food and drink is provided (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| colinva914 |
Nov 8 2016, 06:48 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 7-November 16 From: Ashburn, VA Member No.: 20,567 Region Association: North East States |
Thanks!
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| BeatNavy |
Nov 8 2016, 08:23 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Sorry Colin, I did get your email response. Had to fish it out of my spam filter this morning which was on steroids today for some reason and blocking lots of legit messages. I'll get back to you there.
Also, if you haven't already checked it out, there's Dorkiphus (https://dorkiphus.net) forums. Lean on 914 content, but it's focused on the DC area. |
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| colinva914 |
Nov 8 2016, 08:35 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 7-November 16 From: Ashburn, VA Member No.: 20,567 Region Association: North East States |
roger that - thanks
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| TGM |
Nov 14 2016, 05:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Eldersburg, MD Member No.: 1,071 |
Ray Plewacki at Autosport Systems is a 914 expert.
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| JmuRiz |
Nov 15 2016, 08:11 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,435 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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He's good, but spendy...granted all Porsche specialists in the area are (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| ChrisFoley |
Nov 15 2016, 10:22 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,937 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None
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Keep in mind that Colin's car has a Chevy 350, so many Porsche shops will look at him cross-eyed.
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| JmuRiz |
Nov 15 2016, 01:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,435 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Oh, that's a horse of a different color....Ray may look at him strangely. He's picky with cars. He loves stock-ish and rust free cars.
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