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> Big business changes for me 914-6werkshop.com
mb911
post Jan 8 2022, 12:26 PM
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Well it's been 6 years since I started my business providing parts for 014s. It's started as 6 only then included 4s as well. I have provided the following parts

-6 oil tanks
- 6 filler necks
- 6 headers
-6 heat exchangers
-6 mufflers
-4 mufflers
GT bumper cut outs
GT rocker flares
-6 sheet metal.

I was able to get help on the headers, mufflers, and heat exchangers over the years from a former welding student of mine that was looking to start a business. He was also building parts for a former company of mine so it made sense. Over the past year we ran into major suppliers issues and ultimately got priced out of the market which breaks my heart but it is what it is. I will no longer be providing any mufflers in Stainless and headers are going up by almost double in cost from 1400-2200 just to make them worth while. I am not sure how long that will even continue as even though there was a collaboration on the project it seems that there are some ownership issues for the design. I may do something entirely myself in the future for those looking for something special.

Now for the good news.

This will free me up to do all the items I do 100% myself.

I will continue to make oil tanks, GT bumper mods, engine sheet metal, GT rocker flares, and work through the oil lines as needed. I will also be looking for other items to add to support the 914 line. I can't thank this forum and all it's members for all the support over the years and I hope to be able to do it for many more years to come.


Thanks again
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post Jan 8 2022, 01:01 PM
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Ben,

Even though I haven't been a customer of yours directly; I know how valuable you are and will be to this hobby. We've had a few conversations and you are a true asset. Thank you for all you've done and will continue to do!

You're too damn good to tell you "Good luck"...you don't need it!

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post Jan 8 2022, 01:06 PM
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+1 I'm with Cracker. Its business, you need to do what works. Your products are first class. Best, Mark
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post Jan 8 2022, 01:29 PM
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Can only state how glad I am that I got a set of pipes and both a /4 and a /6 muffler when I did. Your products are amazing.

This will be a real loss for the community as the others have stated. However, you have to make the business work and make profit on what you do. Your time and skills are valuable and you deserve to be rewarded for the value you deliver.
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post Jan 8 2022, 01:35 PM
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Thanks everyone.. I am happy with what I can still offer and happy that I am 100% in control of them and not dependent on anyone else. That was my mistake.
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post Jan 8 2022, 01:48 PM
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Look forward to seeing a picture of those steel GT rocker flares.
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post Jan 8 2022, 01:52 PM
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QUOTE(SO.O.C914er @ Jan 8 2022, 11:48 AM) *

Look forward to seeing a picture of those steel GT rocker flares.



Oh man made 100s of those. Here they are welded on to a members car. Attached Image
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post Jan 8 2022, 01:53 PM
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Here they are on my car.Attached Image
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post Jan 8 2022, 02:04 PM
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Jan 8 2022, 12:53 PM) *

Here they are on my car.Attached Image


Your car looks killer (!), and I'll echo those saying thank you for the superb products you have offered and continue to offer to our community. I hear nothing but rave reviews, and have long admired your welds and other work from afar. And I've seen some impressive work through my work.

While some business decisions are tough, I have no doubt you'll continue to do well!
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post Jan 8 2022, 02:05 PM
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Oh yeah I have seen these. The weld on ends very nice. When I saw the original post I was thinking complete rocker panel……
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post Jan 8 2022, 02:35 PM
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Ben,
Sorry to hear of the problems. Your quality of work speaks for itself, so whatever you decide to do in the future I'm sure will be equally successful if not more so. The oil tank, sport muffler and engine tins you provided are all superb quality. Thanks for all you've done to help keep 914s on the road.

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post Jan 8 2022, 02:37 PM
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post Jan 8 2022, 06:03 PM
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Ben, you make the highest quality parts I have ever seen. I am sure as long as you make anything for our cars people will buy your products. Quality costs and most of us appreciate quality. I know I am honored to have your parts on my car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 8 2022, 06:17 PM
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I took one of your HE to a local PCA dinner years ago and passed it around. Everyone thought it was a work of art. I think it was the highest quality part I have on the car.
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post Jan 8 2022, 08:16 PM
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Best of luck, Ben.

BTW, I took your 914-4 muffler to a local welding specialist--an old school guy--to get an O2 sensor bung installed. He raved for about 5 minutes about the welding done on the muffler.
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) keep moving forward! I am so glad I have one of your mufflers on my car!
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I'm so happy to have both, Ben's sport muffler and headers.Attached Image Attached Image
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post Jan 9 2022, 07:15 AM
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Well that just fucking sucks. You make great parts. Your a small business and you make great products. 1/3 of all small business closed in the US <admin censored for political content>
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post Jan 9 2022, 08:44 AM
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I will continue to make all the oil related parts along with sheet metal so not going away but changing.
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post Jan 9 2022, 08:45 AM
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And I should sat thanks everyone for your kind words.
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