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  1. Turbopanzer

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    #51 Turbopanzer, Mar 3, 2022
    I find few today know the working end of a Bridgeport let alone an English Wheel. It is a rapidly dying art of both.
     
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  2. rob lay

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    #52 rob lay, Mar 3, 2022
    That surprises me. I didn't mean it you would take someone from Norwoods or anything about Norwoods as an Independent shop, they were just the first example that came to mind. I would just think if you were hiring young talent you would go with the fancy dealership guys who had a more formal environment, worked on more modern cars, heavy on computer diagnostics and research, and when there is a question look through the online manual instead of saying "hey Luongo!". :D ;) Now if looking for more experienced techs for the older cars, then certainly much of the talent has been in independent shops or if needing race/track support.
     
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  3. Rifledriver

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    #53 Rifledriver, Mar 3, 2022
    If you are talking about a Ferrari dealer, yes. But a Benz or BMW dealer, not so much. Those guys have a high burn out rate in the Ferrari world in my experience. I have made a choice to ignore the new cars but many independent shops have not and have kept up reasonably well. With Steves resources he could get a guy like that up to speed quickly.
     
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    #54 Rifledriver, Mar 3, 2022
    No one thrives long term in the Ferrari service world unless they love the cars. No one else will put up with all that goes with it.

    Guys that love German cars and German car companies and identify with them just rip out their hair and leave.
     
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  5. Turbopanzer

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    #55 Turbopanzer, Mar 3, 2022
    Hence the reason most german mechanics are bald!
     
  6. tbakowsky

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    #56 tbakowsky, Mar 3, 2022
    I fix a ton of the German trash cans..and I still have a full head of hair. But I have a different approach to auto repair. No such thing as a "waiter". You car is done when I call you. If you cannot accommodate me..I cannot accommodate you. Got a meeting at 11am!! Good for you..organize your time accordingly. Don't expect me to organize my time around you. You are not the only customer I have. Biggest issue with auto repair are the customers...not the cars.
     
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  7. Turbopanzer

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    #57 Turbopanzer, Mar 3, 2022
    God bless you. You just described my approach. And you are absolutely correct. In my tool box rests a sign thst reads..." This is not Burger King. You do not get your way, you take my way or you don't get the SOB."
    I sent many home crying to their mommy. Arrogance does not win with me.
     
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  8. Texas Forever

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    #58 Texas Forever, Mar 3, 2022
    What’s the deal with say BMWs, other than the fact the Germans overthink everything, while the Italians don’t think at all.


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  9. Rifledriver

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    #59 Rifledriver, Mar 4, 2022
    You all clearly misunderstood what I wrote. This conversation was about people fixing Ferrari's, was it not?

    I have not said a word about fixing Nazi junk.
     
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    #60 Texas Forever, Mar 4, 2022
    An old mechanic told me once: The Japanese copy everybody and do it better. The Germans copy everybody and do it differently.
     
  11. Snyder317

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    #61 Snyder317, Mar 4, 2022
    This was very helpful only thing i got that you wouldn’t like is that when I was a dumb kid I got speeding tickets but I haven’t had one for about three years now since I stopped speeding everywhere. Would that still be a damaging factor in the hiring process if so to say I get an opportunity within the next few years?
     
  12. Nospinzone

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    #62 Nospinzone, Mar 4, 2022
    I was thinking the same thing. I remember back in the 70's when they reduced all Interstate speed limits to 55 to save gas. I got a bunch of tickets because I still drove 65-70. It wasn't reckless, but I would have never qualified to work on Ferraris.
     
  13. Snyder317

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    #63 Snyder317, Mar 4, 2022
    I have not actually been by there yet I didn't know if they were finished building it or not. I'm assuming it has so I will defiantly swing by there and talk with them. I can tell you I have never planned on staying in St. Louis all my life so if my job would steer me to another state, then so be it.
     
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    #64 Snyder317, Mar 4, 2022
    it wasn't that they changed speed limits though, if that was the case id have an tiny excuse that wouldn't mean anything to the cops. I was just young dumb and full of c*m. Now I don't really see the need to speed but when I do its in a much safer and more controlled environment.
     
  15. yelcab

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    #65 yelcab, Mar 5, 2022
    Here is an off-the-wall suggestion.

    Buy a troublesome Ferrari (like a 355 with a some neglected miles), learn to fix that and get it back to its glory. Make friends with other Ferrari owners. Once they see what you have done and done right, they'll let you change their oil, and then things start from there.

    No certification is worth as much as experience on the actual car, fixing actual problems.
     
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