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> vendor listing, should we have one?
SirAndy
post Feb 13 2003, 07:48 PM
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matt's question about a good (and cheap) place to buy fiberglass stuff just reminded me, should we have a vendor-list? where everyone can post links or addresses to vendors (somewhat porsche related)?
like a address-book ...

A.I.R., American International Racing
Fiberglass and Carbon-Fiber replacement body components for Porsche
9830- 2 San Fernando Rd.
Pacoima, Ca. 91331
Phone: (818) 890-5878
Fax: (818) 890-4289
http://www.americaninternationalracing.com/

EASY, European Auto Salvage Yard
Porsche Parts and Accessories
4060 Harlan Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
tel.: 510 653-3279
http://www.easypor.com/

HPH, High Performance House
Porsche Parts and Accessories, complete Service and Repairs, Race preparation
2431 Spring Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
tel.: 650 364-6234
http://www.highperformancehouse.com/



you get the idea. what do you think?
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post Feb 13 2003, 07:55 PM
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Good idea.

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post Feb 13 2003, 07:57 PM
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I like it. It wouldsave a lot of time for the members who are shopping for different items.
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post Feb 13 2003, 08:00 PM
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A good idea. And since we are a vendor independent operation, we could add a rating system too.

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post Feb 18 2003, 12:50 PM
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I like the idea

User friendly is key, I like how this one is set up:

http://356registry.org/Ads/vendorlink.html
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post Feb 18 2003, 12:51 PM
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Yup, that one works pretty well.
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Great idea, I think it would be best if you can include as much info, address, ph # contact person, what they sell or manufacture blah blah before you post to the list.
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QUOTE(Jeroen @ Feb 13 2003, 06:00 PM)
A good idea. And since we are a vendor independent operation, we could add a rating system too.

cheers,

Jeroen

I think the vendor rating system is a good idea too. Jeroen, I'm curious, where do you buy your 914 parts - Mittelmotor?

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post Feb 18 2003, 08:06 PM
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We should absolutely have a vendor program.

Everyone here knows the process of finding the various channels out there, but it takes a while to gain that knowledge and the lessons can take lots of cash.

A rating system is an excellent idea as well. Keeps the folks out there honest.

Let's do it!

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post Feb 18 2003, 08:46 PM
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Hey Alfred,

Mittelmotor seems to be a good source for 914 parts
I haven't dealt with them myself but generally have heard good things about them from people who have

I'll prolly end up buying some of their stuff sooner or later...

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post Feb 19 2003, 02:59 AM
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It's a good idea.

I was also thinkin' (uh oh) that a product review section written by listers would be a gud thing.

You know " I got this here widget fer a shit load of money and had to beat the crap outta it to get it on" type thing.

or

Harbor Freight's new nuclear reactor has a much improved translation of the assembly instructions. I'll be much less likely to level half the city, this time.


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post Feb 19 2003, 10:43 AM
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JP, you already do that now! You want a "special" section for tech and part reviews? Sounds good to me since it might cut down on the "How do I do this" questions. It would take awhile but be pretty cool.
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post Feb 19 2003, 11:16 AM
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Are you refering to something similar to the PP Tech article or Tech Q&A??If yes, I think it would be something that we could all contribute to in some way and it would be beneficial to anyone new who has need for that kind of thing. I will be the first to volunter an article"How to install early chrome bumpers on the later 75-76 914". I have typed that answer so many times I have a form letter somewhere that I use.
I should have taken pics, but did not have a dig. camera then.
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post Feb 19 2003, 12:17 PM
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Craig, I could take some pics as I am in the middle of the swap over. That would be a good "How to" article.
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post Feb 19 2003, 12:33 PM
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I think over-all it's a great idea.

Maybe divide it up into categories and locations.
Parts vendors, manufactures maybe should be on a separate list. Then resto, repair, body and engine shops, you could do this with a services code.

You should list them by country, state, province and whatever, so that people can find local help when needed.

The rating system would be great but I wonder about legalities, a lawsuit happy type could kill the club. A single thread might not upset them much, but a rating might totally piss someone off. Just a point (concern) to think about.
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post Feb 19 2003, 12:36 PM
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I'd be afraid of dilluting this great site with too much "otherstuff" or starting things that never get finished.

A vendor list would be great but if you try to include every piece of information on a vendor it'll (a) be long and cumbersome, and ((IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) never get done. Product reviews are a pain to right, never get done, and are only one person's opinion. I think you're much more likely to find answers to questions by searching the BBS.

I've seen on one BBS format where someone asks a question, people post answers and then one answer is chosen as the "approved" answer to that question (like a rating system). So someone can ask what brake upgrades are available for the 914 and people post everything from BMW 320i calipers to big reds, but the most popular upgrade might be to do a 5 lug conversion with early 911 struts (just an example). The most common / useful questions and a vendor listing could be placed in an FAQ that gets nailed at the top of this BBS.

Andy, I also think that on the main www.914world.com page you should make the following images links to the pages instead of having to hunt for the links under some text. Just my opinion (but I'm never wrong so you should listen to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )

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post Feb 19 2003, 02:36 PM
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QUOTE(jonwatts @ Feb 19 2003, 10:36 AM)

Andy, I also think that on the main www.914world.com page you should make the following images links to the pages instead of having to hunt for the links under some text. Just my opinion (but I'm never wrong so you should listen to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )

done sir ...
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post Feb 19 2003, 02:44 PM
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Tim's 914 fan site had a vendor listing....out of date now, no ratings by "members". Prolly good idea to avoid that if ya have "deep pockets"....
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post Feb 19 2003, 10:43 PM
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Jeroen, Andy, Richard... whomever might be working on the vendor page (if anybody) Please hold off. I have a idea that will be used on the SSI website and I want to do it here also. I want the vendors hidden. I want users to type in there zip code to find local shops and parts places. Somewhere along the line we will have a "what shops are good in your area" search. The ratings thing is good. My plan is to have shops pay to be in the top 5 listings for there particular area (SSI sight)

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I like the idea of making sort of a Tech article section. I do things to my car all the time (mostly it works, but sometimes I break things), and it would be easy to document it. I am sure others could do the same. What say you guys?
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