autojumbled
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Sept 22, 2022 9:31:53 GMT
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Hello RR hive mind  I'm on the look out for a recommended garage (or dealership?!) that I can continue some of the stamps in the Porsche service record. Very keen to find someone that knows Porsches, particularly Cayman 987 that I can visit for an inspection and likely major services when needed. I'm in Southampton so the closer to Hampshire, the more convenient! What you got?  |
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Sept 23, 2022 7:34:47 GMT
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No personal experience of them but following a quick search elsewhere these chaps seem highly regarded in Porsche circles. Local to you too  JMG Porsche |
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autojumbled
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Sept 23, 2022 8:25:58 GMT
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No personal experience of them but following a quick search elsewhere these chaps seem highly regarded in Porsche circles. Local to you too JMG PorscheGood spot. Not sure how I missed them on my local search.... only half an hour away. May have to drop in for a chat. |
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longman
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Sept 23, 2022 8:44:55 GMT
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RSR in Droxford , porscheapostle on insta
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Paul
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Sept 23, 2022 10:33:14 GMT
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Do speak to Dave at RSR, but the car in Longman's avatar is more his speciality.
Having said that, the last job I did for him was a Boxster with a busted engine.
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'57 Austin Cambridge A55 1800 Overdrive
'50 MG Y-type (In build)
'56 Standard Super 10 (In build)
'03 Fiat Stilo Abarth (Wet weather runabout)
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ChasR
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Sept 24, 2022 6:38:42 GMT
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RSR would be a recommendation, going from what others have said. Ray Singh may also be able to advise. In a typical style of recommending someone miles away, I'd not look any further than EMC Motorsport in Brum. What those guys don't know isn't worth knowing. They are also very reasonable on their rates, for the quality of work. You can say that Chas sent you .They have worked on several water cooled Porsches and race 996s/997s. |
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Last Edit: Sept 24, 2022 6:39:00 GMT by ChasR
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Ray Singh
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Sept 24, 2022 9:49:52 GMT
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Thanks for tagging ChasR - I used JMG once and did not get on well with the service and work there. Please do try them, but my experience (which might not be everyones experience) was not great. I am based in Wiltshire - Steve Bull Specialist cars is good - ex Porsche Swindon mechanic. RSR are in Southampton - but more used to working on older Porsche. My choice would be Brookspeed in Eastleigh - go and have a look around and you will see that your can is in good hands. Personally I travel around 60 miles to Cotswold Porsche near Toddington - but this is miles for you.... Also, don't write off that you can do lots on a 987 yourself. I look after my 986 myself and its not that hard. Join Boxanet and ask for advice. PM me if you need anything. |
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ChasR
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Sept 25, 2022 14:56:42 GMT
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Thanks for tagging ChasR - I used JMG once and did not get on well with the service and work there. Please do try them, but my experience (which might not be everyones experience) was not great. I am based in Wiltshire - Steve Bull Specialist cars is good - ex Porsche Swindon mechanic. RSR are in Southampton - but more used to working on older Porsche. My choice would be Brookspeed in Eastleigh - go and have a look around and you will see that your can is in good hands. Personally I travel around 60 miles to Cotswold Porsche near Toddington - but this is miles for you.... Also, don't write off that you can do lots on a 987 yourself. I look after my 986 myself and its not that hard. Join Boxanet and ask for advice. PM me if you need anything. I’m glad you said that about JMG and not me. It’s not the first account I’ve heard about this either ; A 944 owner we both know well said something very similar |
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autojumbled
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Sept 25, 2022 21:16:17 GMT
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Thanks for tagging ChasR - I used JMG once and did not get on well with the service and work there. Please do try them, but my experience (which might not be everyones experience) was not great. I am based in Wiltshire - Steve Bull Specialist cars is good - ex Porsche Swindon mechanic. RSR are in Southampton - but more used to working on older Porsche. My choice would be Brookspeed in Eastleigh - go and have a look around and you will see that your can is in good hands. Personally I travel around 60 miles to Cotswold Porsche near Toddington - but this is miles for you.... Also, don't write off that you can do lots on a 987 yourself. I look after my 986 myself and its not that hard. Join Boxanet and ask for advice. PM me if you need anything. Thanks for all the recommendations team! I used to live just up the road from Droxford...I see RSR are next to Bowman ales so its not a wasted trip  Appreciate the words on Brookspeed - I must admit I had kinda written them off as their instagram is full of lambo's and it seemed like they were way more interested in fancy stuff than Porsche's these days. But they are only down the road from the office so are well located for a drop-off. Also, I fully intend to do as much as possible to my 987 but piece of mind from a once over by a professional would set me on the right path. Cheers all! |
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