[ba] [Biturbos4] Recommendations for windshield shop? - now mechanics

[too many quattros]

also, don't forget http://www.karmakanix.com/

steve has taken care of both my sisters urs4 and my wifes cars for many
years. 


Shayne

PARTING:
1972 mercedes benz 280 se 4.5
1986 audi 4000 cs quattro
1990 audi coupe quattro
1995 audi S6


> From: Robert Weinberg <centaurus3200 at yahoo.com>
> Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:44:33 -0800 (PST)
> To: Matt twentyV <matt_20v at yahoo.com>, Ti Kan <ti at amb.org>, BA quattro
> <ba-group at audifans.com>, <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: [ba] [Biturbos4] Recommendations for windshield shop? - now
> mechanics
> 
> good discussion.
> 
> i've only taken my 200q20v to 034 simply because i haven't owned it long
> enough to try anyone else. and javad and the boys have always been fair and
> professional. now, i don't work for them or anything, just relaying me
> experiences. which, being this is my first old-school audi - these experiences
> have been more numerous than i expected ;-) and through it all, 034 never
> screwed around with me and were proactive beyond all expectations when and
> issue wasn't easily solved.
> 
> i will say this, my 200q20v is not my daily driver, so leaving it for a week
> isn't an issue.
> 
> as far as M&M, my friend had a so-so experience with them when he took his old
> 1993 URS4 in for service. after nailing him for $2,300, THEN they told him the
> rust was so bad on the undercarraige that they couldn't replace the rack and
> the car is better off as being a parts car. are you kidding me?
> 
> see ya,
> Robby
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> My coupe is at 034 getting the full t-belt job today as well as a brake fluid
> flush which I hope will cure a reluctant clutch pedal.  I agree, good folks,
> though they are borderline too busy most of the time.
> 
> There was a time I would tackle this work myself- especially simple brake
> work- but I've been putting this off for nearly a year.  The only other place
> besides 034 I'd trust to touch my precious is 2Bennett in Davis (who did the
> engine swap and provided the big Brembo brakes) but the logistics of getting
> the car there and back for a 1-day job make 034 a better choice.
> 
> And if that washing-machine size turbo sitting in the lobby falls in while the
> hood is open, well so be it ;-)
> 
> Ti,  you didn't ask but another option would be M&M on Winchester in Campbell.
> I've used them for a few jobs including an S4tt timing belt, mainly because
> they are right around the corner from my wife's office.  Or they were until
> she got laid off :-(  Their rates are quite high, and their "free" inspection
> always manages to find a long list of marginally needed items (stage 1 oil
> leak?  c'mon, it's an Audi) which is annoying, but the work is very
> professional.  The owner Barry has always treated us well, including driving
> my wife home from work when they had to keep her car overnight (frozen
> tie-rod, yes an alignment shop that actually adjusts the alignment!)
> 
> sounds good Ti,
> 
> i'd say take your car to 034 Motorsport in Fremont for the 90k service. Javad
> and the boys have always done right by me.
> 
> and and they throw some big-ass Garret turbos in there while they are at it
> ;-)