znperformance Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Why is this tread turning into what company is better than the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Why is this tread turning into what company is better than the other. Bc JP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Why is this tread turning into what company is better than the other. Was not my intention. More than few people have mentioned looking for an alternative local LSx expert level shop, and I was just offering that alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hi... Haven't been here in 2 years but couldn't miss this !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 The thing that kill most performance shops is when the owners try to get to big an forget what brought the customers to them in the first place. Overhead cost are expensive when you go from $1500 a Month in rent to $15,000 Please don't try to give business advice. I'm sure this thread stirs you up a bit, but it's not a good topic for you to critique. Why is this tread turning into what company is better than the other. This is not a race you are in. And, this is the Kitchen, it can turn into anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Please don't try to give business advice. I'm sure this thread stirs you up a bit, but it's not a good topic for you to critique. This is not a race you are in. And, this is the Kitchen, it can turn into anything. -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_golf Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 So just how many people here have been fucked by this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 As in customers? I believe none. As in employees? Other then Jeff who else? Last I remember they were paying payroll just not the payroll taxes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 This thread is a massive disappointment. -2/10 would not LOL again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 This thread is a massive disappointment. -2/10 would not LOL again. When I visited a week ago they were trying to finish all big projects and the techs were still working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) This thread is a massive disappointment. -2/10 would not LOL again. :gabe: Edited October 30, 2015 by Stimmel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattKatz Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Boom.....IPS Doors are closed.....Stuff all over Craigslist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Here is one. https://columbus.craigslist.org/hvo/5290049293.html Liquidation time. https://columbus.craigslist.org/search/sss?userid=164454128 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Boom.....IPS Doors are closed.....Stuff all over Craigslist. Any good deals? Link to items? I know nothing about running a business, and never will. 3 years ago I flew a tech out to my house to install parts on my gtr. Speed by design was the company. I was thoroughly impressed with the service I received. After two years, my car started running like shit. With no way of diagnosing it other than by description to the owner of the company, Chris---he flew out to my house (I only paid for his flight) and helped me install new pumps and injectors on the car, and tune it for no cost. The car has run flawlessly ever since, and he forever has a customer in me. His background was that of an equipment representative in orthopedic surgery. He quit that job to form speed by design. In asking him all about his business I learned he only installs parts and has a shop to offer a service to customers who want parts installed. He does very few "big builds", and tries to avoid them. 95% of his profit is from selling performance parts---plain and simple. The vast growth/complexity of the automotive industry and wide variety of cars/technological advancement makes it impossible to keep up with all brands and retain a mastery of each. Think about the average car today vs 15 years ago. When someone says "build me a mustang", think about how many different motor/trans combos have been utilized, and realize finding techs who can master all that information, while working in a potentially unstable work climate (vs a 9-5 dealership job with benefits/etc) is near impossible. Go to a dealership, and you'll find techs who have been there for 30 years. Go to a shop, and people come and go. With changes in the economy, it's tough to predict or prepare for variations in how willing people are to spend money on things (increased hp) that will eventually cause the car to break and thus, spend more money/hassle to fix. Personally, I would never invest in a performance shop, and cringe at the thought of going through the process of a "big build". I'm more likely to come along and buy the "big build" after its already been completed and sorted out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Spoooooooky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Holy shit I want a use for this https://columbus.craigslist.org/ele/5286986810.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 That is a great price on the 2 post lifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Holy shit I want a use for this https://columbus.craigslist.org/ele/5286986810.html I bet your neighbors aren't watching nearly enough giant screen porn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Any good deals? Link to items? I know nothing about running a business, and never will. 3 years ago I flew a tech out to my house to install parts on my gtr. Speed by design was the company. I was thoroughly impressed with the service I received. After two years, my car started running like shit. With no way of diagnosing it other than by description to the owner of the company, Chris---he flew out to my house (I only paid for his flight) and helped me install new pumps and injectors on the car, and tune it for no cost. The car has run flawlessly ever since, and he forever has a customer in me. His background was that of an equipment representative in orthopedic surgery. He quit that job to form speed by design. In asking him all about his business I learned he only installs parts and has a shop to offer a service to customers who want parts installed. He does very few "big builds", and tries to avoid them. 95% of his profit is from selling performance parts---plain and simple. The vast growth/complexity of the automotive industry and wide variety of cars/technological advancement makes it impossible to keep up with all brands and retain a mastery of each. Think about the average car today vs 15 years ago. When someone says "build me a mustang", think about how many different motor/trans combos have been utilized, and realize finding techs who can master all that information, while working in a potentially unstable work climate (vs a 9-5 dealership job with benefits/etc) is near impossible. Go to a dealership, and you'll find techs who have been there for 30 years. Go to a shop, and people come and go. With changes in the economy, it's tough to predict or prepare for variations in how willing people are to spend money on things (increased hp) that will eventually cause the car to break and thus, spend more money/hassle to fix. Personally, I would never invest in a performance shop, and cringe at the thought of going through the process of a "big build". I'm more likely to come along and buy the "big build" after its already been completed and sorted out He's a great help with GTRs too. I've seen varying reviews, but personally the guy goes above and beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 here is everything for sale by the user: https://columbus.craigslist.org/search/sss?userid=164454128 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentStateTsi Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Would be nice if whoever would return messages about the equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Would be nice if whoever would return messages about the equipment. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Would be nice if whoever would return messages about the equipment. This and you wonder why they went under... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2highpsi Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 They had some HIGH DOLLAR equipment. That scan tool alone with all the options (full Euro) is $70k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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