pls read this slowly and twice if you have to "DONT MENTION NAMES HERE"thanks:thumb
what's the difference between an "average" builder and a great builder ? it seems that few ppl have the reputation of being great builders but "almost anyone can build a vw engine"what makes a great builder great
Someone who will give you the written,itemised BILL with a written waranty and who has a proven success in his/her field.These same people that stand behind the product they are selling with aftersales service are GREAT builders. Anyone can build a good to average VW engine but with a great/professional engine builder you get a product that lasts.You pay for the quality of their work.
All those responses sound like an answer to:
"What is a good business person?"
I would call a good engine builder one who
Checks and adjusts as required, all specifications at assembly time, in the cleanest conditions possible,
all the while, not taking short cuts to satisfy a budget.
dangerous wrote:I would call a good engine builder one who
Checks and adjusts as required, all specifications at assembly time, in the cleanest conditions possible,
all the while, not taking short cuts to satisfy a budget.
actually i think both qualify as my thoughts initially were high attention to detail ie hardware combinations ,clearances, measuring tollerances clean environment quality tools proper attention to torque settings right sealants lubricants etc
but i think also improtant is provider/customer relations before and after build ie understanding customers needs/goals and realistic information to achieve these needs/goals itimised quote proper prportion of hours detailed running in instructions and backup service
it may sound like alot but imho this is what seperates good builders from great builders:thumb
newoldmanx wrote:actually i think both qualify as my thoughts initially were high attention to detail ie hardware combinations ,clearances, measuring tollerances clean environment quality tools proper attention to torque settings right sealants lubricants etc
but i think also improtant is provider/customer relations before and after build ie understanding customers needs/goals and realistic information to achieve these needs/goals itimised quote proper prportion of hours detailed running in instructions and backup service
it may sound like alot but imho this is what seperates good builders from great builders:thumb
And to get all this in one package you WOULD be prepared to spend more than the run of the mill builder would charge....well i would !!!
My advise, get your specs of your motor first before handing over the last of the money (payments made on time every time), my experience is that after more than 12 mths after being built & 12 mths in the making (1776) still waiting for specs on the motor & this was from a reputable specalist vw builder, not real happy with my experience, pick your builder well & get references from his previous clients
John
Craig Torrens6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
mountainbug wrote:My advise, get your specs of your motor first before handing over the last of the money (payments made on time every time), my experience is that after more than 12 mths after being built & 12 mths in the making (1776) still waiting for specs on the motor & this was from a reputable specalist vw builder, not real happy with my experience, pick your builder well & get references from his previous clients
John
12 months to build a 1776...............now that builder isn't one of the greats !!
A lot to be said for experience.There is some value in "Horses for Corses".You can build a high hp stroker,but will it last?
If someone is still building top shelf engines after 20 years (and some are still going)why look any further?
Have they done any Race and Developement?Do they balance every engine?Do they counter weight the cranks themselves?
I could go on.
But ring Him and he'll tell ya!
ok maybe someone should start a post "how to get off the phone when calling nana glen coffs harbour without being rude"😀 or you could end up with yeah my motor was $7000 but then i factored in the phone charges it was more like 12:beer
