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Old May 26th 2003, 21:03
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Blitzcraft is coming

Hey guys, wanted you all to be the first to know, and get your opinions.

I'm working on starting a tuning shop at the house VW and Porsche. Going to start with building brake conversion kits (by order only to start), also offer some custom manufactured parts.

When I finish getting the shop built, I can offer installation and tuning.

So what do you guys think? I think the SE is ready to be the hot bed of GL activity in the states and somebody had to step up and be ready to help out.
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Old May 26th 2003, 22:04
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I think that is absolutely amazing. You're fulfilling most everyones dream. Once I get my business degree and get a mech. engineering degree I want to open my shop but that won't be for another 10 years or something oh well I'll just support your shop until then! Good luck


When it's done being built how about a open house?

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Old May 26th 2003, 22:23
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i'm so glad your going for it John. that is just too cool. you nailed it when you said someone has to step up. i suspect you have quite a journey ahead of you.
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John, thats great! I was talking with Zen about this very thing a while ago.

The southeast definitely needs to be at the forefront of the German Look.

I think you will do very well.
You will definitely have my support.
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Someone needs to beat the Left Coast to it. Sounds like you are the man to do it.
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John,

What other services will you be offering the GL Scene?

We already know you said Porsche Brake converions, what about Porsche Tranny conversions? & Suspension modifications?
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Old May 31st 2003, 13:18
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Along with the brake stuff I'll be doing suspension stuff. Hope to offer bolt on front and rear suspension stuff.

Don't know what I could do for trannies. I could locate them for sure, probably do installation at the shop.

I'm also working on some custom design parts and tools for the GL and Porsche crowd. I've got two tools I'm getting quoted right now, have some pictures soon. Have to see what other kind of fabrication I can work up.
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I was just wondering if you could do 901/915 tranny installs?
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I was just wondering if you could do 901/915 tranny installs?
Yep, I could do that.
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