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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by roofguy, Oct 7, 2004.

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  1. roofguy

    roofguy Karting

    Dec 10, 2003
    71
    Alamo, CA
    #1 roofguy, Oct 7, 2004
    I'm looking for a shop in the San Francisco East Bay (Pleasanton to Vallejo) that I can trust that does not try and sell you a bunch of un-necessary stuff.

    I have heard of several shops in the area, but not one that seems to be the place to go.

    I'm going to need a 30K service and have a slow down light issue. I beleive the slow down light is becasue the car is running too rich or not burning all the fuel becasue it need a service.
     
  2. pogibm

    pogibm Karting

    Nov 2, 2003
    103
    Washington
    Full Name:
    Randy Madamba
    #2 pogibm, Oct 8, 2004
    Try calling Bret Skelton at Skelton Ferrari over at Gilman st. Berkeley, He use to work on my car before I moved to Washington.
     
  3. GTO84

    GTO84 Formula Junior

    Dec 13, 2003
    566
    #3 GTO84, Oct 8, 2004
    Come to Veloce Motorsports in Campell (408)369-9272 We'll take care of you with no extra 'uposales'. Talk to mark.
     
  4. axtman

    axtman Rookie

    Dec 10, 2003
    34
    Lincoln,CA
    Full Name:
    Douglas Axt
    #4 axtman, Oct 8, 2004
    Call Juan at Grand Prix Motors. 408-892-5384 He has been working on Ferrari's for 15 years and does all of Reggi Jacksons cars including his Daytona Spyder and a very good replica of a 275 NART car.
     
  5. cal355

    cal355 Formula Junior

    Jun 16, 2004
    383
    San Francisco
    Full Name:
    Cal
    #5 cal355, Oct 8, 2004
    Try Brian Crall in Danville/San Ramon,Ca.Also a f-chatter
     
  6. winston

    winston Karting

    Nov 3, 2003
    139
    foothills
    Full Name:
    don
    #6 winston, Oct 9, 2004
    Brian Crall in San Ramon is an excellent mechanic, and very honest.
    I just had my 456, 30000 mile service done and am very happy with the work.
    Winston
     
  7. riverflyer

    riverflyer F1 Rookie

    Nov 26, 2003
    3,583
    Mendocino, Ca
    Full Name:
    John
    #7 riverflyer, Oct 9, 2004
    Winston or cal35, do you have contact info for Brian? thanks, John
     
  8. dakharris

    dakharris Two Time F1 World Champ

    Jun 7, 2001
    29,441
    Sleepy Hollow
    Full Name:
    Cavaliere Senzatesta
    #8 dakharris, Oct 9, 2004
    From an ad in the FCA-PR Newsletter:
    Brian Crall Company, Inc.
    10 Beta Court
    San Ramon, CA 94583
    (925) 552-9700

    From an article in the same newsletter, Brian was very helpful to a number of FCA members at the Virginia City Hillclimb and the FCA National Meet.

    Patrick Otis and Brett Skelton are in Berkeley. I have had Brett do some work for me.
     
  9. winston

    winston Karting

    Nov 3, 2003
    139
    foothills
    Full Name:
    don
    #9 winston, Oct 9, 2004
    Patrick Ottis' speciality is carbureted cars. If you have a Lusso, I wish I did, he would be my choice.
    Winston
     
  10. Motob

    Motob Formula 3
    Professional Ferrari Technician

    Nov 11, 2003
    2,370
    Frederick, Maryland
    Full Name:
    Brian Brown
    #10 Motob, Oct 10, 2004
    While we are known for working on earlier V12 cars, we work on late model fuel injected cars as well.
    We recently acquired an SD2 diagnostic computer, and I have a fairly extensive background in diagnosing electronic injection/computer problems.

    I don't think that Brett Skelton is servicing Ferraris anymore, as the doors to his shop have been closed for at least six months now.

    Give Pat a call if you want more information (510) 849-3553

    Brian Brown
    Patrick Ottis Company
    1220 Tenth St.
    Berkeley, CA
     

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