 Looking for a good Porsche 914 mechanic, In Redlands, Calif. |
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| gary beck |
 Mar 10 2008, 09:53 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 5-June 06 From: Oceanside, California Member No.: 6,158 Region Association: Southern California  |
Any one know of a super good Porsche mechanic in Redlands, Calif.
Looking for some one that knows the ins and outs of this special car. Thanks Gary |
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| dw914er |
Mar 10 2008, 10:05 PM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
hey, im in redlands
hershel riley knows his stuff, but since its his hobby, he is usually working on his car, or at his work if a shop needs to do the work, i take it to precision motion in riverside (near the 215 and 60 interchange) they know their stuff 951-784-0425 another shop was frank and kits (kit rebuild my motor about 13 years ago), but both have retired, and franks kids expanded the shop alot, so its a bit too generic (and expensive now) |
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| Brando |
Mar 11 2008, 01:36 AM
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BUY MY SPARE KIDNEY!!! Group: Members Posts: 3,935 Joined: 29-August 04 From: Santa Ana, CA Member No.: 2,648 Region Association: Southern California |
There's also a specialist I worked with in Riverside; Jay Ward. Great guy, certified from Porsche on the 914 and many, many, many, many other models. A little pricey but you won't get shoddy work. Ever. 951-961-3252
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| ericread |
Mar 11 2008, 08:27 AM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
What kind of work do you need to have done? There are a bunch of very qualified 914 tech's here in SoCal, but each time I used to take my car in, I paid a ton of $$$$ for what I still think was so-so work. I have slowly advanced in working on my own 914 starting with minor repairs working up to more major work (I'm pulling my engine in about 2 weeks).
The folks on this BBS are amazing in their suggestions, recommendations, and even offers to come over to help. I'm not saying this is for everybody. Heck, you may be so up to your ears in cash the idea of turning your own wrenches seems ridiculous. But I am not in that classification. Additionally, with each project I know a LOT more about my teener, and my confidence has slowly grown. Just a thought... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) and good luck! |
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| gary beck |
Mar 11 2008, 09:58 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 5-June 06 From: Oceanside, California Member No.: 6,158 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks, yes I know Jay Ward and he is a great Porsche mechanic.
I was hoping to find some one that maybe worked from his house or loves to work on the 914s. Jay is great, but his shop will soon be moving. Looking for some one that can put in a new dash and nos muffler and just keep the car running right. Thanks Gary |
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| dw914er |
Mar 11 2008, 03:25 PM
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Planning Cities Group: Members Posts: 2,364 Joined: 1-March 08 From: Yucaipa, CA Member No.: 8,763 Region Association: Southern California |
come out to some so cal poc and pca events to meet people
the person i go to for local help is shawn and hershel hershel did stuff for my exhaust, and this weekend shawn is gonna help me fix some intake manifold leaks (hes got the gaskets i need lol) just come out, and get to know people, there is always someone willing to help |
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| Heeltoe914 |
Mar 11 2008, 10:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,135 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Tujunga Calif, Member No.: 5,506 |
QUOTE(gary beck @ Mar 11 2008, 08:58 AM)  Thanks, yes I know Jay Ward and he is a great Porsche mechanic. I was hoping to find some one that maybe worked from his house or loves to work on the 914s. Jay is great, but his shop will soon be moving. Looking for some one that can put in a new dash and nos muffler and just keep the car running right. Thanks Gary I go down to Vista two times a mouth I think I can help you out, What are you looking to get done, Picking two projects up next week But one more wont hurt. |
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| gary beck |
Mar 12 2008, 09:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 92 Joined: 5-June 06 From: Oceanside, California Member No.: 6,158 Region Association: Southern California |
Im just in Oceanside on the weekends, the rest of the week Im in Redlands.
I dont need much done right now. Im just looking for some one in Redlands that I can swing the car by when something does need to be done. Its getting kind of hard to find a good person to work on the 914s, that is to do it right. Thanks for your help. Gary |
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