Shop Recommendations in WA

[awk]

I want to get my 75 911s Targa lowered to EU spec, get it checked to conform for PCA DE events & some basics like fixing the speedo...

Several Porsche specialists in Seattle and one or two on the 'eastside'

What are your experiences and recomendations for where to get this done

many thanks

[Jdub]

John Walker's Workshop for certain - John knows the 911 through and through. Truline would probably be his recommendation for the post-lowering alignment.

[awk]

Thanks Jdub

Should have added some pics earlier so here goes..

[ivangene]

Chris's is offering DE checks for $70 on special right now, just had mine done - top notch guys!

http://www.chrisgerman.com/

no affiliation

[awk]

thanks ivangene!!

[ivangene]

I am very active volunteer for the PNWR PCA skills days and do as many DE's as my wallet can handle... hope to meet up with you - great loking car, cool pic with the kiddo!!

BTW - send your speedo off to North Hollywood Speedo's - $130 and it comes back like new!! - its easy DIY task and I can offer a hand if you need it

OH - and Byron at Truline is the alignment GAWD!!! (Bellevue branch)

[awk]

great feedback, sure would be great to meet up.
with the speedo not sure if its the cable or the speedo itself.
Had been showing at +10mph and then just packed up, odo not working either.
Should I assume its the speedo?
looking at past owner history speedo cable was replaced 5 yrs ago
And I pressume N.Hollywood refurb all gauges likes clock as well??

thx

[kanadary]

+1 for truline, they did my eurospec lowering, corner balance and alignment.

[ivangene]

RE odometer...
any chance you reset it while the car was moving... sure fire way to blow the gear. You can google NHS and get a number to call them, they can anwser the clock Q better than I...great to deal with and if you search here you will find nothing but happy customers....

mine is electronic, i dont know about the cables, you can ask them and when you pull it out maybe drive with just the cabel pointing out and see it its turning? It is safe to drive without speedo in cars like mine, pretty sure its fine in early cars too..

a heads up - a LOT of COLD air comes thru that hole, make a plug if you plan to drive while its out

[wwest]

Originally Posted by awk

I want to get my 75 911s Targa lowered to EU spec, get it checked to conform for PCA DE events & some basics like fixing the speedo...

Several Porsche specialists in Seattle and one or two on the 'eastside'

What are your experiences and recomendations for where to get this done

many thanks

Squire's has done all my work since first acquiring our '78 Targa, 37,000 miles, back in '84-'85. Same for our '88 Carrera, both now over 100K. Squire's was also the first stop for our '01 C4 once it arrived cross country, driving, from east coast POE.

Wouldn't hesitate to recommend his shop for any service, even non-porsche.

[scotyp]

I will put in a plug here for Redmond European. I take my SC there and they do great work. Always buy my supplies from them also.
Monte is the the man to see there for that vintage of 911.

Cheers,

Scot

[Scooter]

Where are you located?


Shops in no particular order:

1) John Walker (Greenwood)
2) Gerber Motorsport (Magnolia)
3) Redmond European (Redmond)
4) Chris's German Auto (Bellevue)
5) Bernie Buschen (Fall City)

Alignment and Corner Balance: Group 2 Motorsport (Magnolia)

[Tincanguy]

+2 for Chris's German Auto and Truline. They are located next door to each other in Bellevue. Both are very experienced in DE and flat out racing prep. Chris (Powell) heads the PCA technical committee for 1974-1994 911s.

[awk]

many thanks for all the replies, I will get the work booked,post the pics and share my experiences
have a good one