Premier UK Porsche Tuning Shop?

[chamich]

Hello all,

I'm looking for some information on the premier UK Porsche Tuning facilities.

I've done some research online and have come up with a few names, like Parr or JZ Machtech, but I was hoping you could provide me with some more input.

What are some reputable shops that you would trust with your Porsche?

[Daggerpie]

depends on what sort of porsche and what area?

[Graham E]

Redline Racing have helped people I know before - did a good job too. Mind, they do run the current Porsche cup leader's car, so thats probably a better reference!

ETa and Tech9, also spot on..

Edited by Graham E on Wednesday 3rd June 19:24

[BLKROKT]

I would never trust anyone but Paar, although I've heard good things about JZM as well.

[LeoSayer]

www.ninemeister.com are well known.

[Vixpy1]

Parr have an excellent rep

[phelix]

Tech 9?

[yellowgriff]

Vixpy1 said:

Parr have an excellent rep

Not in my books

[dom9]

I use Mikey Wastie at Autofarm near Bicester...

They do some good work with the Cayman now and have tuned all manner of 911's for years.

They are handling my suspension upgrades (full adjustables), brake rebuild, exhaust, carbon seats/ strut braces etc etc

[anonymous-user]

personally i'll always recommend fearnsport at silverstone but this is a fairly complete list

http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[thegoose]

fbrs said:

personally i'll always recommend fearnsport at silverstone but this is a fairly complete list

http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...

MODS!! Please can you make this Wiki a sticky please, for everyone's benefit?

[mrdemon]

Depends what car you have,

If its a Cayman then No UK tuner offers the best products.
My cayman is tried and tested using Porsche parts which NO tuner in the UK uses.

Added to this there are more cars using the mods I have than all the tuners in the UK put together on Caymans.

I wonder why when a Porduct is so good why the UK tuning market does not pick up on it.

O , I know why, less proffit, some times you just have to find the best products and do it your self.

[chamich]

Daggerpie said:

depends on what sort of porsche and what area?

Thanks for all the responses everyone.

I'm a young enthusiast in the States and trying to expand my knowledge of the Porsche tuning market in the UK. I know the big players here for the late model cars (996 variants/997 variants/Boxster & Cayman), but don't know much about what happens on the other side of the pond.

Are there any other shops you trust?

[mick@rage]

9m have looked after my gt3 since I bought it and have offered an excellent sevice from basic maintenance to geo set up to tuning options

[JBL930]

I wouldn't let 9M change my dust caps

[98C4S]

mrdemon said:

Depends what car you have,

If its a Cayman then No UK tuner offers the best products.
My cayman is tried and tested using Porsche parts which NO tuner in the UK uses.

Added to this there are more cars using the mods I have than all the tuners in the UK put together on Caymans.

I wonder why when a Porduct is so good why the UK tuning market does not pick up on it.

O , I know why, less proffit, some times you just have to find the best products and do it your self.

MrD are you refering to the SRP/Desnork etc etc?

[GT Two]

Me too for Parr, my cars there again now.

Ask Stevo about Fearnsport..... most unproffesional outfit I have heard of in a while.

Have heard good things about JZM.

[ZeroH]

JBL930 said:

I wouldn't let 9M change my dust caps

Common theme going on here isn't there.... everyone knows someone that recommends a garage and everyone knows someone that won't touch them with a bargepole.... parr, fs, 9m, JZM, you name it they have all got unhappy people on their books - fine to bear other peoples experiences in mind but go with your own personal experiences and take everything you hear with a pinch of salt - both ways.

[Callughan]

chamich said:

Daggerpie said:

depends on what sort of porsche and what area?

Thanks for all the responses everyone.

I'm a young enthusiast in the States and trying to expand my knowledge of the Porsche tuning market in the UK. I know the big players here for the late model cars (996 variants/997 variants/Boxster & Cayman), but don't know much about what happens on the other side of the pond.

Are there any other shops you trust?

Are you looking to set up in the UK?

I agree with Zero that all garages will have both satisfied and disgruntled customers. I suppose everyone has a different criteria and what they prioritise i.e. cost, speed, quality of work, location etc... which will make it easier to work out which is best for you, obviously an enthusiasts forum will indicate which are the more favourable places, although bear in mind the no naming and shaming policy on PH.

[JBL930]

ZeroH said:

JBL930 said:

I wouldn't let 9M change my dust caps

Common theme going on here isn't there.... everyone knows someone that recommends a garage and everyone knows someone that won't touch them with a bargepole.... parr, fs, 9m, JZM, you name it they have all got unhappy people on their books - fine to bear other peoples experiences in mind but go with your own personal experiences and take everything you hear with a pinch of salt - both ways.

Fair point, i can only speak from first hand experience, and also knowing many other "very" unhappy customers.