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Discussion in 'California (Southern)' started by DAM01, Aug 12, 2014.

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  1. DAM01

    DAM01 Rookie

    Jun 12, 2014
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    Daniel Monti
    #1 DAM01, Aug 12, 2014
    This Friday I am picking up a 308 GT4 I purchased this week. It is a 1975 Series One car that has been in California all its life. I want to have some stuff done to the engine and need to find a good Ferrari Mechanic in the West Los Angeles area. I live in Venice but have driven all over the place for my Alfas. I would prefer not to have to do the same with the Ferrari. In my search of Ferrari Chat, Fast Cars (in Redondo Beach) came up. I heard one mixed review about them. I want to find a mechanic that is familiar with these cars (or at least with 308s) so any recommendation would be appreciated.
     
  2. darth550

    darth550 Six Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 darth550, Aug 12, 2014
  3. 360Tom

    360Tom Formula 3

    May 9, 2013
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    #3 360Tom, Aug 12, 2014
    Blackhorse and F&M are in Santa Monica area.
     
  4. ar4me

    ar4me F1 Rookie
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    Apr 4, 2010
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    #4 ar4me, Aug 12, 2014
    There is FastCars in Redondo Beach - a sponsor here, 12 miles south of Venice Beach. Talk to Craig, calder1 on Fchat.
     
  5. nautigirl

    nautigirl Karting

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    #5 nautigirl, Aug 13, 2014
    I recommend the guys at Black Horse, and I hear great things about Claudio. If Tillack still owns Fast cars stay far away unless you're pockets are filled with money?
    He can smell you a mile away and take it from you, then farm the job down the street at the jeep repair shop. He did it to me.
     
  6. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    #6 bundas, Aug 13, 2014
    Ferrari service of costa mesa
     
  7. bundas

    bundas F1 Veteran
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    #7 bundas, Aug 13, 2014
    about rip off shops should be posted under my thread, 'bad shop experience' there are plenty of the shops around
     
  8. Jaguar 15

    Jaguar 15 Formula 3

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    #8 Jaguar 15, Aug 13, 2014
    Rod Drew and crew at FAI in Costa Mesa...
     
  9. memiller74

    memiller74 Karting

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    #9 memiller74, Aug 13, 2014
    My 328 has been going to Giuseppe at F&M for almost 7 years now and he's been terrific. It's there right now for the major service. Probably also closest to you geographically.

    11797 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
    310-445-8956
     
  10. jippiejake

    jippiejake Formula 3

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    #10 jippiejake, Aug 13, 2014
    All of those are decent suggestions.
    I have tried all of them..
    But the best guy if you live in Venice Beach, like I do, is Robert Jenni located at 4100 Glencoe Ave.
    His shop is called Exotic performance. Sounds like a place you would buy a sex tapes or something right?
    So close by, I drop off my car and walk home..
    Simply the best...
    And he runs circles around all those other guys mentioned...
     
  11. calder1

    calder1 F1 Rookie
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    #11 calder1, Aug 13, 2014
    Sorry for your bad experience , way before my time and I actually own fast cars now.
     
  12. DAM01

    DAM01 Rookie

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    #12 DAM01, Aug 13, 2014
    Thanks for all the recommendations. I went to visit F&M this morning and they seem to be nice guys (not that it means much). I also plan to go see Fast Cars to get a feel before making a decision. Since my post I have read good things about Fast Cars but wonder if I need deep pockets to go there. I guess that comes hand in hand with owning a Ferrari. Cheers
     
  13. ar4me

    ar4me F1 Rookie
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    #13 ar4me, Aug 13, 2014
    Definitely not in my experience. I bring my 360, 612, and 360 challenge there, and have not needed deep pockets. Discuss your needs with them and see if you like what you hear.
     
  14. embraer

    embraer Formula Junior

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    #14 embraer, Aug 13, 2014
    craig at fastcars was very fair to me. A+ work. I'd go back in a heartbeat.
     
  15. FERRARI-TECH

    FERRARI-TECH Formula 3

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    #15 FERRARI-TECH, Aug 13, 2014
    If your in that area its hard to go wrong with Craig at Fast Cars.

    I have no hesitation or problem recommending them.
     
  16. 360blue

    360blue Formula Junior

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    #16 360blue, Aug 13, 2014
    And that coming from a master tech is a great recommendation.
     
  17. nautigirl

    nautigirl Karting

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    #17 nautigirl, Aug 15, 2014
    What happen to Tillack? it says
    Tillack Co. Ltd
    639 Mary Ann Drive
    Redondo Beach, CA 90278
     

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