[P-51]

naz,Feb 15 2008, 12:41 AM Wrote:random thought... p51 do you think it is better to deal with 'non generic'/more expensive parts such as ECU tuning for 335i, hamann parts, etc.. which cater to enthusiasts who have more $$? 

i haven't dealt with the overdrive brand personally but i find that sellers of generic parts tend to have generic knowledge so i tend to avoid them (for example i enjoy purchasing parts for my wrx from a shop in nor cal that ONLY deals with turbocharged subarus)  i happily pay the premium for their stuff and their labor because i feel confident that sell quality parts and are very knowledgeable about the vehicle... if i wanted a 'generic' part i would just for example, buy an ebay downpipe and have it with in my driveway

you certainly have a very high level of expertise and i'm wondering if a generic part shop will not be the most optimal way to highlight your skills to potential customers
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That's a pretty good observation. It pretty much exactly ties into how this would have to work. It would have to be more than just a parts shop. I would be able to offer experience that crosses model lines. Cars are not like different from eachother in the same way a tree is different than a dog. A vet can't work as an arborist. But a vet can work on pretty much any mammal, and that's the way it is with cars.

Sure, I may not know off the top of my head all the details on every car instantly. But, I'm able to find that out quickly, and accurately. And wouldn't BS somebody into something that won't work, just because it's all I have or all I know.

Something like a BMW specialist could work in the GTA, but not Belleville.

Quote:with your knowledge you should work for the Porsche racing team or something....

I'm assuming this is something about Shmee cause I did see that trying to figure out what happened to Focus Tuning. But I don't know anything about it other than that.