Roanoke/Salem Area. Possible new performance& machine shop.Tryin to generate interest
02-18-2010, 01:19 PM
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ok i'm gettin a few yes's and a few no's. from talking around the area with a few guys i've heard that if would be a positive thing.
this guy that built nationwide engines really knows his shit with just about ANY kinda car. my boss is an old chevy and mopar guy so his specialty is there with the older stuff.
they are looking for a bulding and pricing equipment currently. what we are kinda looking at is seeing if it would get enough business in the Roanoke/Salem area to sustain itself.
I'm thinking it would, but anybody else have thoughts?
this guy that built nationwide engines really knows his shit with just about ANY kinda car. my boss is an old chevy and mopar guy so his specialty is there with the older stuff.
they are looking for a bulding and pricing equipment currently. what we are kinda looking at is seeing if it would get enough business in the Roanoke/Salem area to sustain itself.
I'm thinking it would, but anybody else have thoughts?
No idea what they want for it, but I drive past it 4 times a day so I could get the number if you are interested....
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02-18-2010, 01:58 PM
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Re: Roanoke/Salem Area. Possible new performance& machine shop.Tryin to generate inte
Except for a small portion,the import crowd around here wants fartcans and Altezza tail lights.
The few that are into actual performance generally do the work themselves.Even all makes performance shops around here have a tough time,since the "performance crowd" in the area is mostly 17 years old and make minimum wage.It seems even machine shops that cater to performance have a hard time.
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The few that are into actual performance generally do the work themselves.Even all makes performance shops around here have a tough time,since the "performance crowd" in the area is mostly 17 years old and make minimum wage.It seems even machine shops that cater to performance have a hard time.
Chris
From a mechanics point of view I don't think it would be a good idea for the investors.
02-18-2010, 02:44 PM
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Except for a small portion,the import crowd around here wants fartcans and Altezza tail lights.
The few that are into actual performance generally do the work themselves.Even all makes performance shops around here have a tough time,since the "performance crowd" in the area is mostly 17 years old and make minimum wage.It seems even machine shops that cater to performance have a hard time.
Chris
The few that are into actual performance generally do the work themselves.Even all makes performance shops around here have a tough time,since the "performance crowd" in the area is mostly 17 years old and make minimum wage.It seems even machine shops that cater to performance have a hard time.
Chris
02-18-2010, 02:46 PM
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False.
A business like this would be a...
Invest all your moneys in it. If you build it, they will come. From Lynchburg, that is.
A business like this would be a...
Invest all your moneys in it. If you build it, they will come. From Lynchburg, that is.
02-18-2010, 03:11 PM
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well the main investor has mad money, lots of time, and is WELL tied in with the local auto parts businesses. i'm not gonna throw names out there, but he's pretty well known in the area. he makes more money in the stock market in a day than i make in 2 weeks. he's turnin some pretty high cash and isn't looking to make a killing necessarily, just stay afloat and have a fairly successful business and bring something to the area that isn't offered. he's already got several people that would be bringing him business with small and big block v8s if they open up. so i guess we'll see. i'm talking with him tomorrow on what specific property he has looked at.
good tip on the building Cosmo. i'll let him know about it. i'll be posting again once I find out some more information from the two of them.
good tip on the building Cosmo. i'll let him know about it. i'll be posting again once I find out some more information from the two of them.
02-18-2010, 07:22 PM
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Same with what Corey said too, I wouldnt let a shop touch my car, except for one because I trust the guys that work there and the person that owns it knows what he is doing and does it right the first time and stand behind his work.
/ shameless plug for Protocol Automotive
with that said, I generally do ALL work on my car less alignments and tires. :P
02-18-2010, 07:32 PM
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Hey boo berry.
Price is not a determinate in the quality of anything much less the value of said item(s). This is a whole different discussion though.
Everything you said is a key indicator that this business will fail and you and your "buds" are not businessmen.
I really thought about telling you guys everything that is wrong with what you've said but quite frankly I get paid for business and financial advise so I see no reason to hold a 101 Class here for you guys.
Your friends and yourself think you have all the ideas and the fact that you're even here discussing this is and asking for opinions shows your lack of knowledge or experience(s).
Enjoy filing for bankruptcy when this proposed business fails that is if it even gets off the ground.
ok i'm gettin a few yes's and a few no's. from talking around the area with a few guys i've heard that if would be a positive thing.
this guy that built nationwide engines really knows his shit with just about ANY kinda car. my boss is an old chevy and mopar guy so his specialty is there with the older stuff.
they are looking for a bulding and pricing equipment currently. what we are kinda looking at is seeing if it would get enough business in the Roanoke/Salem area to sustain itself.
I'm thinking it would, but anybody else have thoughts?
this guy that built nationwide engines really knows his shit with just about ANY kinda car. my boss is an old chevy and mopar guy so his specialty is there with the older stuff.
they are looking for a bulding and pricing equipment currently. what we are kinda looking at is seeing if it would get enough business in the Roanoke/Salem area to sustain itself.
I'm thinking it would, but anybody else have thoughts?
well the main investor has mad money, lots of time, and is WELL tied in with the local auto parts businesses. i'm not gonna throw names out there, but he's pretty well known in the area. he makes more money in the stock market in a day than i make in 2 weeks. he's turnin some pretty high cash and isn't looking to make a killing necessarily, just stay afloat and have a fairly successful business and bring something to the area that isn't offered. he's already got several people that would be bringing him business with small and big block v8s if they open up. so i guess we'll see. i'm talking with him tomorrow on what specific property he has looked at.
I really thought about telling you guys everything that is wrong with what you've said but quite frankly I get paid for business and financial advise so I see no reason to hold a 101 Class here for you guys.
Your friends and yourself think you have all the ideas and the fact that you're even here discussing this is and asking for opinions shows your lack of knowledge or experience(s).
Enjoy filing for bankruptcy when this proposed business fails that is if it even gets off the ground.
02-18-2010, 09:01 PM
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I live in wythville and a shop opened up a couple of months ago. They have a AWD mustang dyno and i have seen them tune some evos and stis
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