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Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by NY400i, Mar 26, 2007.

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  1. NY400i

    NY400i Karting

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    #1 NY400i, Mar 26, 2007
    HI Guys,

    Any of you recommend any mechs who know about 400i's inside and out?
    Trust worthy is key...I dont want guys swapping engines with me.

    I live in the NY metro area and any near me would be great. Although, please also let me know about the ones you think are the best even though they
    are not as close.

    Thanks again!
     
  2. aidanparte

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    #2 aidanparte, Mar 26, 2007
    I would go to Bill Pollard at SportAuto in Gaylordsville, CT - not too far from NY and he is very good.
     
  3. NY400i

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    #3 NY400i, Mar 26, 2007
    Thanks very much for the quikc reply! Does he know 400i very well?

    How far from NYC...1 hr?
     
  4. ArtS

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    #4 ArtS, Mar 26, 2007
    Alternate would be Francois Sicard, also in CT. I highly recommend him but it's difficult to get an intro. and he often has a backlog. He only does old Ferraris.

    Regards,

    Art S.
     
  5. aleventhal

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    #5 aleventhal, Mar 26, 2007
    Bill Pollard DOES know 400is insidea and out - he supports my 400i daily driver and my other Ferraris - he is THE BEST! Mention that Alex referred you so he doesn't think you are a tire kicker...
     
  6. NY400i

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    #6 NY400i, Mar 26, 2007
    Any one know of Joe Serra in Valhalla? I heard he knows his stuff and I mean all kinds if stuff. The old school mechanic who knows every inch of any stallion...grad master for short. =)
     
  7. dstacy

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    #7 dstacy, Mar 26, 2007
    ONE name......

    Bill Pollard, period.

    Whatever he says, just say "You're the boss." and do what he says.
     
  8. aidanparte

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    #8 aidanparte, Mar 26, 2007
    Hey, what about me?!

    Aidan
     
  9. aleventhal

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    #9 aleventhal, Mar 26, 2007
    Or you! I just meant mention you were referred by a customer... :)
     
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    #10 dstacy, Mar 26, 2007
    or what about me?!! I introduced you :)

    Aidan, going to get her friday. I'll drop you a note.
     
  11. NY400i

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    #11 NY400i, Mar 26, 2007
    is there a website to this Bill mech in CT? how reasonable are his charges?
    Labor/hr?
     
  12. aidanparte

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    #12 aidanparte, Mar 26, 2007
    Have a great drive, and take some pictures. I'm collecting mine from Bill on Friday. Can't wait!

    No website that I know of. His rate is $89/hour. Tel. 860 350 1515.

    Tell him Aidan, Alex and Dave (alphabetical order!) recommended him!
     
  13. cmbb328

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    #13 cmbb328, Mar 26, 2007
    I am a past owner of a 400 GT and current owner of a 412. I have serviced both at Berlinetta in Huntington (631-423-1010) and Doug Pirrone knows the cars very well. Highly recommended.

    Craig
     
  14. dstacy

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    #14 dstacy, Mar 27, 2007

    It doesn't matter.
    You want it right, or do you want it cheap?
    You pick. You don't get both.
     
  15. 2NA

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    #15 2NA, Mar 27, 2007

    I had a customer tell me that all the trouble with his MB 250SL was because the last mechanic swapped in a junkyard engine and stole his good one.

    Showed how little he really knew about cars. Still looked like the original stuff to me.
     
  16. NY400i

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    #16 NY400i, Mar 27, 2007
    problem is Bill is way too far away from me...like 2hrs+ to get to him.

    It's a bit far...so many miles will went up on the car rather than enjoyment miles. =)
     
  17. aleventhal

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    #17 aleventhal, Mar 27, 2007
    Of course, it will probably be less time and miles in the long run because with Bill you will only need to bring it once - the other mechanics may only be an hour away, but once you bring it back 3 times to get it right it washes... :)
     
  18. dstacy

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    #18 dstacy, Mar 27, 2007
    See my original answer....

    Bill Pollard, period.
     
  19. ArtS

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    #19 ArtS, Mar 27, 2007
    If Francois is available he is at least of Bill's calibre but many consider him less customer friendly (personally, I like his charater and personality). He is near Katona (I never remember the official name of where he lives).

    I know he still maintains a few 400s.

    Regards,

    Art S.

    PS. Though mine is not a 400, I've never brought it back because something wasn't done right - not something I can say about many mechanics.

    PPS. I'm in NJ and I think he's worth the (117 mile one way) trip.
     

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