who all is left in the north bay area?
04-03-14, 07:35 PM
#29
i also could use some feedback on pricing: a standard price for engines which includes rotor housing resurfacing for less than the procedure itself or a basic price without and charge the $200 additional for it?
most engines really need it so on about 95% it is done but it's a time consuming process that i have been adding for free, while still charging what the cheapest rebuild shops charge for rebuilds so that is going to have to be modified soon.
good used rotor housings are getting scarce, new of course they are still $1400+ for a pair so the procedure is getting done quite a bit.
most engines really need it so on about 95% it is done but it's a time consuming process that i have been adding for free, while still charging what the cheapest rebuild shops charge for rebuilds so that is going to have to be modified soon.
good used rotor housings are getting scarce, new of course they are still $1400+ for a pair so the procedure is getting done quite a bit.
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04-04-14, 10:53 AM
#30
i also could use some feedback on pricing: a standard price for engines which includes rotor housing resurfacing for less than the procedure itself or a basic price without and charge the $200 additional for it?
most engines really need it so on about 95% it is done but it's a time consuming process that i have been adding for free, while still charging what the cheapest rebuild shops charge for rebuilds so that is going to have to be modified soon.
good used rotor housings are getting scarce, new of course they are still $1400+ for a pair so the procedure is getting done quite a bit.
most engines really need it so on about 95% it is done but it's a time consuming process that i have been adding for free, while still charging what the cheapest rebuild shops charge for rebuilds so that is going to have to be modified soon.
good used rotor housings are getting scarce, new of course they are still $1400+ for a pair so the procedure is getting done quite a bit.
04-16-14, 04:06 PM
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Ben... it might be to obvious to say folks miss you out here. I was spoiled having you in Yuba City but seriously... Monterrey and Santa Cruz are too far.
I recommend Fairfield, Dublin (BART access) or worse case... San Jose. You know I'm not active-duty any more so I'm down to help if you want it.
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I recommend Fairfield, Dublin (BART access) or worse case... San Jose. You know I'm not active-duty any more so I'm down to help if you want it.
- Weave
04-16-14, 04:09 PM
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I read the other day that Pulse Performance (NZ) is building alum. housings for 3 and 4 rotor kits. Wonder if that is an alternative.
05-08-14, 10:33 PM
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Warning: If you are serious about this, I will move to the vicinity of your shop!
Also, AFAIK, no one around here provides a quality housing resurface procedure. Considering the cost of new housings, $200 is a great deal.
And once you're here, I can set you up with a Dynojet for tuning days anytime you like, right in the heart of the bay. Heck, I've been doing it for people in your absence! (yup, some poor souls were desperate enough to solicit my 'help').
Also, AFAIK, no one around here provides a quality housing resurface procedure. Considering the cost of new housings, $200 is a great deal.
And once you're here, I can set you up with a Dynojet for tuning days anytime you like, right in the heart of the bay. Heck, I've been doing it for people in your absence! (yup, some poor souls were desperate enough to solicit my 'help').
07-30-14, 11:06 AM
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I sure hope Ben comes back. I have been out of the game and lurking more and more hoping to get back in it having his shop around again would be fantastic!
I do certainly understand the rent /price and smog concerns though...
Hope all is well, if you head back this way and need a hand at all feel free to contact me as well.
-Brian
I do certainly understand the rent /price and smog concerns though...
Hope all is well, if you head back this way and need a hand at all feel free to contact me as well.
-Brian
05-22-15, 09:23 PM
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+ 1 for Ben
While I have been very happy with Rick at Ricks performance, I certainly think another quality rotary guy is much needed with plenty of business to be had up here (especially if you add in the Prius business). Living in Mill Valley there isn't anyone I trust in my area (Rick is 60 miles away) to service/fix/build my car. Have you considered an area like Petaluma or Santa Rosa to set up shop? There is nothing in the North bay. Also, as our cars are getting older and some of us (OK I'd settle for a Porsche GT3 but too ubiquitous and $$$) are not happy with any of the new cars out there, I would love to see someone set up an RX7 restorative/resto mod shop where we could get our babies completely taken down to to the shell and rebuilt with tasteful, current, upgrades to new car condition. It seems like everyone can get their Porsche, Ferrari, Jag, Vintage British marks, or American Muscle restored....but no one seems to do the Japanese resto thing. Anyone?
05-28-15, 09:18 PM
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I would love to see someone set up an RX7 restorative/resto mod shop where we could get our babies completely taken down to to the shell and rebuilt with tasteful, current, upgrades to new car condition. It seems like everyone can get their Porsche, Ferrari, Jag, Vintage British marks, or American Muscle restored....but no one seems to do the Japanese resto thing. Anyone?
