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  1. Europeanroadandracing

    Europeanroadandracing South Carolina Professional Ferrari Technician

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    Took care of this amazing machine today. Car was shipped from Germany to take part of a number of Porsche events across the US. Had running issues and someone recommended our shop (thank you to the anonymous party)worked on it all day on my day off and got it all fixed up. It's #2 of 2 factory built race cars valued around half a million. What an honor to work on such a special piece of history.
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  2. Hoodude

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    Love to see more pics of that!. And I'm not that much of a Pcar guy...but that is cool!
    Cheers,
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  3. Europeanroadandracing

    Europeanroadandracing South Carolina Professional Ferrari Technician

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  4. Europeanroadandracing

    Europeanroadandracing South Carolina Professional Ferrari Technician

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    Interestingly I had to wait for this one to arrive from Kentucky Friday evening and it was delayed. Otherwise I'd have left the shop by the time the Safari limped in. Everything happens for a reason.
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  5. OUMick

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    At least you wouldn't have to work in the dark with that thing in there. Where is it scheduled to go?
     
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  6. Europeanroadandracing

    Europeanroadandracing South Carolina Professional Ferrari Technician

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    It's heading to Vermont next.
     
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  7. Europeanroadandracing

    Europeanroadandracing South Carolina Professional Ferrari Technician

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    Well. Upon talking to the couple one last time as the stopped by to say good bye this morning it turns out they also own #1 of this car which they actually race in vintage rallies in Germany. This one is the "showcar"
    I'm even more flattered.
     
    Europeanroadandracing, Jun 6, 2016
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  8. Europeanroadandracing

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  9. vrsurgeon

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    I'm sure being Austrian and you're sprechen-zeeeee-deutsche didn't hurt. :) We all know about the secret handshakes and all.. :)
     
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    Geez...was that thing built to race in a cave?
     
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  11. Irishman

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    What a great story. Glad it's all sorted out :):).
     
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    Dear friends, as we tune in for today's episode of "At The Shop Today", we encounter yet another amazing vehicle from the mad scientists at European Road and Racing. :)
     
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    INSANE!

    I'm sure you did an awesome job on that machine, but...

    WHAT the HECK was the issue in question???? Details, MAN!
     
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  14. Steelton Keith

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    David. I think it was for insufficient headlight illumination!
     
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    Loose roof rack?..no really,what's that do?..how long are those rallies?..an underwear change is about all one needs,innit?..maybe several underwear changes?
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    "Good one, Goyle!" ;)
     
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  17. Europeanroadandracing

    Europeanroadandracing South Carolina Professional Ferrari Technician

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    It had a hot start issue coupled with a weak starter because of it. I created a hot start enrichment device and installed a new starter. 99% better but we were still compensating for an underlying issue. All I could do in a Saturday. They were tickled
     
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  18. Ricambi America

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    I believe those are not roof racks, but actually traction ladders for getting out of deep sand/mud.
     
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  19. Europeanroadandracing

    Europeanroadandracing South Carolina Professional Ferrari Technician

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    You are correct Daniel.
     
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    Look at this cute little number I saw at Rock Barn is weekend..and it works well as a spare tire carrier,don't it. Was your visitor a 912 too? This puppy won the Pcar class...
    Cheers,RE
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