PPI in Cambridge, MA

[ishmeal]

Hey guys, can you guys help me out with a shop that can do a PPI for a car in Cambridge, MA?

[Decolliber]

How about the car guys ("Car Talk") from NPR? I lived in Cambridge for 4 years and they salt the roads heavily in winter ...

[}{arlequin]

http://www.autobahnperformance.com/ This one is half hour North of Cambridge

http://www.epe.com/ This one is half hour West of Boston

Don't really think there is one IN Cambridge, or even in Boston itself. Most are outside the city.

[Rbialkin]

You can also use Randolph Racing in Stoughton - about 18 miles south of the city. www.ranrace.com

[ishmeal]

Originally posted by Decolliber
How about the car guys ("Car Talk") from NPR? I lived in Cambridge for 4 years and they salt the roads heavily in winter ...

Considering a car up that way, thanks for the info and any more advice I you can offer.

[jpachard]

I can perform a PPI in Beverly, MA PM me. What kind of car is it?

Cheers, James

[ishmeal]

1979 euro SC. However, I need the guy to respond to me. How much do you charge, and what services do you provide?

[jpachard]

Ishmeal, I can provide visual inspection, photos sent to you and compression. If you want more than that I would reccomend one of the shops listed above. I charge 75.00.

Cheers, James

[ishmeal]

I guess, if the records come up okay with quality work already done to the engine, then, maybe, that'll be all I need, that is, pics, eyes and ears for a drive to listen for problems, feel the steering, and feel the engine.

[Rbialkin]

I just spoke to Kevin at Randolph Racing (781 344 1029) He will work the car into his schedule with no waiting, once it gets there, if you want a thorough inspection. He's an approved PCA tech inspector, and charges $70, which will include a compression and leakdown test, and a thorough overview of the rest of the car.

Best of luck with your new purchase.

[}{arlequin]

is the car metallic blue by any chance?

[ishmeal]

Yes. It's the one dreeves has for sale. I'll contact him to see if it's what I'm looking for. If so, I'll use the above suggestions for PPI. I'm giving up on the 72 and 73T's cause I want a galvanized model. Keeping my options open.

You know anything about this car, PM me.

[dreeves]

Originally posted by }{arlequin
is the car metallic blue by any chance?

Hey, Dave. Yes, it's me...

Took some photos this afternoon. I would love to keep it, but my job is just keeping me way too busy to have time for three elderly german cars right now. I'll be sad to see it go.

http://www.g93.net/photos/911sc/



Let me know if anyone is interested!

[}{arlequin]

Wow Dave. That's a nice pic. Very artsy w/ geometric designs and stuff LOL. Too bad ab the sale. I'll look for the E30 whenever I'm in town.

[on-ramp]

Originally posted by }{arlequin
http://www.autobahnperformance.com/ This one is half hour North of Cambridge

http://www.epe.com/ This one is half hour West of Boston

Don't really think there is one IN Cambridge, or even in Boston itself. Most are outside the city.

One vote against both of these shops. I was not happy in both service and price. they are very expensive too, for what you get.

[jpachard]

I would suggest getting rid of one of the Barvarian Masquera Wagons instead... :-)

Cheers, James

[dreeves]

Originally posted by jpachard
I would suggest getting rid of one of the Barvarian Masquera Wagons instead... :-)

Hah... if I had a good way to keep all three, I would. Originally, the plan was to sell the 325is... but when it comes down to it, what I really want is one car for the track (that's already the M3) and one I don't have to worry about too much in salt and snow. That's the 325is. The 911 is too nice to run through the winter around here.

Edit: btw, I've been to Tremblant 3 times with the NER PCA in my E30. Have you ever gone?

[dreeves]

Originally posted by on-ramp
One vote against both of these shops. I was not happy in both service and price. they are very expensive too, for what you get.

I tend to agree, actually. I've had good results with a place in waltham: http://www.lfcg.com

They do a lot of work on 911s; the owner races a 914. Good people, and reasonable rates.

[dreeves]

Originally posted by }{arlequin
Wow Dave. That's a nice pic. Very artsy w/ geometric designs and stuff LOL. Too bad ab the sale. I'll look for the E30 whenever I'm in town.

Heh. You recognize that, right? It's Simmons Hall, the new dorm at MIT. Right in my neighborhood.

[jpachard]

Yes, I've been to Tremblant several times. I instructed there this summer for the first time. Fantastic track.

I understand your quandry with the cars but a 911 will make you a much better driver in the end. Just some food for thought.

Cheers, James