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TRE for little jobs?
A good friend of mine called to get a suggestion for brake work on his 996. He's in the Hollywood Hills now and I'd steered him to Otto when he lived in Venice. I suggested TRE due to their incredible reputation but is that overkill for simple work? I live in Dallas so I don't have any first hand experience with these shops. (other than a hysterical conversation with Otto when we dropped by while I was out there on vacation) I've finally broken my buddy of using Beverly Hills Porsche and I want to send him somewhere where he can become a permanent customer since he does NONE of his own work.
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IMHO, TRE is happy to do any job on any car, and do it well. It may seem like a small job, but how important do you consider good working brakes
 On the other hand, if it's just changing pads, few cars are as easy to swap pads on than the 911.
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This guy does not work on cars...at all. I might as well tell him to perform surgery on himself as get him to work on a car. He has a 930, a 993 and now a 996 and putting gas in them is about the limit. He loves driving 911's but he has no interest whatsoever in working on them...no time or inclination. I think sending him to TRE is probably best since he'll probably keep going back for any other work and they can be trusted. Personally I can't fathom not wanting to work on 911's but I have friends who race extensively and never touch a wrench anymore.
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Be careful about those TRE guys, you start with a simple brake job...then BAM! GT3 Cup car. Brad is a text book example.
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I feel like a kid in a candy store when I stop by there....so many cool cars!
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They can take care of him. From valve stem cap installations to replacing that engine when the rear main-seal takes a dump and it runs dry on oil. TRE, does the Porsche good.
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No problem, we even refill washer fluid if that is all you need. Happy to help your friend and thank you for the recomendation, and the kind words from all of you.
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"No problem, we even refill washer fluid if that is all you need."
You didn't fill mine!  -- Curt |
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Sorry Curt, just swing by and I'll take care of that for ya!
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And they will feed you too.
Jeremy, I am still waiting for those insurance guy to get to Arroyo to look at the 930. Man those guys are slow. been 2 weeks already. The said next week for sure. Please tell Dave for me. Thanks Jeff |
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Oh Hi Jeff. I didn't know that was you. Yes, we need to get you back on the road before summer is over!
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Summer is over. Remember that 8 month baby I was telling you about the last time I was there.
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Hey Jeff
your insurance company has not contacted the body shop yet. Please light a fire under them thanks dave
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You know Jeff, Simpson makes a really cool child seat that would look great in the Turbo.
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Hey guys...this thread is about ME! Where are we going with this? :-))
...I'll send him over.
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Send him over. See what you get when you go there, they distract you, get you in trouble then yell at by others.
)) Your friend will enjoy their service. Really a great bunch of guys. I have only been there a few times. I always have to remember to not yap too much because it takes away work time from the tech and everyone else. That's why your race car doesn't get finish because of me. HA.Now Jermy, I am after the Recaro baby seat. I don't know about the Simpson's. I'll look it up. He's too small yet. I can't wait. thanks for the tip. |
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ask TRE about the "ONE" female customer they have with "THE " website!!!!!! they sent some photos to me and my eyes about fell out of my head! she is a VERY NICE girl. a very very very very nice girl and a customer. LOL!
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My car is there right now!
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What charleskieffner, you gonna LOL by yourself? Tell me about this girl, now I relly want to know. So, you still have that picture?
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