 Porsche Shops in Illinois, Need to find one near Rockford |
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| turnaround89 |
 Aug 2 2008, 12:37 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I plan to do as much of the work on my new 914 as possible, but in case i get to something i can't do i would like to find a shop around my hometown that can help. Just wondering if anyone in Northern Illinois has any experience shops that work on 914s? I would like to find someone that actually knows the car and not just some general mechanic. Any help would be great. thanks
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| buck toenges |
Aug 2 2008, 03:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 553 Joined: 25-November 03 From: Fort wayne In Member No.: 1,388 Region Association: None 
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Brad mayuer, Peoria 309 694 1797 The best.
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| orthobiz |
Aug 2 2008, 06:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Buck is right.
914 Ltd. Brad did a TON of work on my car. Honest, too. Paul |
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| STL914 |
Aug 2 2008, 08:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 22-October 03 From: O'Fallon, MO Member No.: 1,271 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(buck toenges @ Aug 2 2008, 01:27 AM)  Brad mayuer, Peoria 309 694 1797 The best. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) In fact, this is all Brad does; work on 914's. |
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| rick 918-S |
Aug 2 2008, 08:38 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,457 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(STL914 @ Aug 2 2008, 06:33 AM) QUOTE(buck toenges @ Aug 2 2008, 01:27 AM) Brad mayuer, Peoria 309 694 1797 The best. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) In fact, this is all Brad does; work on 914's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) did my transaxle |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Aug 2 2008, 10:31 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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Brad is 100% stand up guy. Honest as the day is long, and really really knows these cars. Although not real close to Rockford, it would be worth it to take the car to him.
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| gms |
Aug 2 2008, 01:39 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
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No need to look any further...Brad is the MAN!!
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| bobhasissues |
Aug 2 2008, 03:06 PM
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seemingly endless issues with my 914 Group: Members Posts: 218 Joined: 13-February 07 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 7,532 Region Association: None |
Brad in Peoria has a great rep as everyone says, but there is also a guy that is a Porsche factory certified mechanic that started his own shop about 5 years ago in Machesney Park. He used to work for the Motorwerks Porsche dealer. Sorry I can't remember his name, but his shop is in the area on the northwest side of 51 and 173. He did a complete engine rebuild on my friends' 911 and does work for a bunch of Porsche racers around the area. Also, the Porsche club usually has at least two driving schools each summer at the track in Rockton. You can go there as a spectator and could make some good contacts there as well. Good luck.
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| GeorgeRud |
Aug 2 2008, 03:11 PM
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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 |
In the Chicagoland area, there are also Peter Fischer Motors (in Barrington), Midwest Eurosport (in Bensenville), and Perfect Power (in Buffalo Grove). All have years of good reports for their services and are excellent shops. They are probably more versed in the 914-6 than 914-4 however.
If distance isn't an issue, and he has the time, Brad certainly knows these cars better than anyone else! |
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| turnaround89 |
Aug 2 2008, 03:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks everybody, I am not worried about the distance when it comes to getting the car fixed correctly. Looks like i will be calling Brad in Peoria when I need him. thank you so much everybody!!
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| carr914 |
Aug 2 2008, 03:58 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,626 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Brad is the man to use. He built a tranny for me 10 years ago, was used in a track car, never had a problem. He is an expert.
T.C. |
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