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Need a PPI In Houston

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  1. xplodee

    xplodee Formula 3

    Jan 3, 2017
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    Hey Guys-

    Looking to get my first Ferrari: a Testarossa. Would like to have a PPI performed in Houston and would appreciate some recommendations on who to use. I have a short list that includes:

    Sphere Motorsports
    Sportscar Repair
    Motorwerks
    Texas German Autohaus

    Are any of these trustworthy? What about Ferrari of Houston? Any experts here that can visit the car and assist?
     
  2. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    List looks good. I'd go with Sphere. Ferrari of Houston won't do PPIs.
     
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  3. daviddallas

    daviddallas Formula Junior

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    Sphere, i used them 4 years ago. did a good job, the report took about a week to receive at the time. only down side
     
  4. mathewr

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    Sphere Motorsports
     
  5. Dave rocks

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    Give Andy Anderson a call at Ferrari of Houston. He is top notch!
     
  6. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    Last I heard, they weren't doing PPIs.
     
  7. Dave rocks

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    Hey Dale - I saw your post after I posted. Interesting. I'll ask Andy next time I speak to him which is several time each week.
     
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  8. Xtreme5053

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    Is it this one?

    http://www.bjmotors.biz/vehicle-details/1987-ferrari-testarossa--tomball-tx-id-21230284



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  9. Dave rocks

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    Dale - you are correct. I spoke with Andy and they have not done PPI's in years.
     
  10. ross

    ross Three Time F1 World Champ
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    driver's source.
    call steve ott
     
  11. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    They had some guy get huffy and Risi said **** it.
     
  12. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    I suggest looking up Grady Owens if you are a member of FCA. It is highly likely he knows a lot about this car.
     
  13. Shark01

    Shark01 F1 Veteran

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    Sphere is the go-to in Houston, my Lamborghini is there now...I took German cars to TGA for over a decade....never saw a single Italian car...how did they make this list? Motorwerks? Really? Never heard of the 4th guy.
     
  14. xplodee

    xplodee Formula 3

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    Hey Guys-

    Car is with Mark and Louise at Sphere. They were appreciative to hear about how many of you supported them.

    Keeping my fingers crossed.
     
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  15. VAF84

    VAF84 Formula 3

    I can vouch for Sphere. Visited their new shop to check out a Ferrari a few weeks ago after my buddy who owns a 458 referred me to them. Clean shop, lot's of Ferrari's of different years as well as Lamborghini's and Maserati's. Seemed very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. While I haven't personally had any work done by them, they will be the ones I use for my PPI once the time comes.
     
  16. xplodee

    xplodee Formula 3

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    Sphere did a great job inspecting my car in terms of communication. Wish i would have been able to be there and see it in person.

    Yes i bought that ‘87 TR from BJ motors. Car will arrive by Friday so i hope it is as nice in real life as it looks in pictures.
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  17. one4torque

    one4torque F1 Veteran
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    Stay away from motorwerks. Personal exp. gl
     
  18. Xtreme5053

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    Those yahoos wanted me to fill out a credit app before allowing a test-drive. Agree on avoiding if possible.


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  19. frankalfa

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    Sphere is very good.


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  20. one4torque

    one4torque F1 Veteran
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    Xt- yup sounds like the same blokes.
     
  21. Giga66

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    +1 for Sphere. Did a solid job.
     

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