Ideas/feedback.

Minty · 29-01-17, 07:19 PM

Gets my vote Tony

For things I can't or don't have time to do myself my B2s go to my local garage. They have done all my cars for years and are both proper engineers and trustworthy. However, with anything requiring either specialist Audi/B2 knowledge, or a more general resto or refurb brief, you are right - there is no specialist support.

Having seen, among other posts, your own UR resto, owners would have confidence they were getting a top job.

I for one would want to discuss some jobs on a B2 if you decide to give it a go...

Hanuman · 29-01-17, 07:20 PM

Tony.4V6
Independent VAG.?

I don't want to be a doomsayers, but while your interest may lay in the B2s and a little sideline stuff, I'm pretty sure you'll need a broader range to get a wider customer base, satisfy expected income.

That said-
With your fabricating knowledge, attention to detail, and overall ethic, you'd likely attract work from folks like me with limited time/space to tackle big jobs. I spend a lot of time out of the country, so time is precious.

Fixed price service package, for jobs you know well? Like cambelt changes.

missfire · 29-01-17, 07:20 PM

The Pre-A-Meister! Specialising in B2. Widen the market.

Or

Fivepot-Travelling-Turbo-Timingbelt-Tony.

Have the confidence! You have the skills!!

Or 'Five banger in a box' exchange engines, like they do with brake calipers, except much more expensive!

audi80fan · 29-01-17, 07:22 PM

If you can specialise in something and you are good at it / confident you can make a go of it, then why not.

There will definitely be a demand for someone with those specialist skills

missfire · 29-01-17, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Real MSH!

need a broader range to get a wider customer base

Like cambelt changes.

Great minds..

missfire · 29-01-17, 07:28 PM

You'd certanly never have to put down the welder specialising in B2

Any chance of a bit of indoor space from Mr Cox? Give him a discount. 3%?

sinbin5t · 29-01-17, 07:49 PM

Audi 200 5t, well not many know them like you do

cjp0349 · 29-01-17, 07:52 PM

I think there may be more B2s out there than we might think. I base that theory on the fact that I recently sold a Haynes B2 workshop manual on eBay after only a couple of days

I was very surprised by how quickly it sold and by the number of views and watchers it generated

slacky · 29-01-17, 08:41 PM

Great idea

, & spreading your knowledge across b3/b4 -c3/C4's with similar/same engines etc , I'm sure it would work .

You reputation precedes you

29-01-17, 07:19 PM	#2
Minty Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,528	Gets my vote Tony For things I can't or don't have time to do myself my B2s go to my local garage. They have done all my cars for years and are both proper engineers and trustworthy. However, with anything requiring either specialist Audi/B2 knowledge, or a more general resto or refurb brief, you are right - there is no specialist support. Having seen, among other posts, your own UR resto, owners would have confidence they were getting a top job. I for one would want to discuss some jobs on a B2 if you decide to give it a go... __________________ 1984 GT5E Topaz Green 1982 GT5S Helios Blue - now in Ireland 1983 GT5E Topaz Green - donor 1986 GT 2.0 Tornado Red - long gone 2001 A6 2.4 V6 - exported to Ireland

29-01-17, 07:20 PM	#3
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,026	Tony.4V6 Independent VAG.? I don't want to be a doomsayers, but while your interest may lay in the B2s and a little sideline stuff, I'm pretty sure you'll need a broader range to get a wider customer base, satisfy expected income. That said- With your fabricating knowledge, attention to detail, and overall ethic, you'd likely attract work from folks like me with limited time/space to tackle big jobs. I spend a lot of time out of the country, so time is precious. Fixed price service package, for jobs you know well? Like cambelt changes. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

29-01-17, 08:41 PM	#10
slacky 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: wirral Posts: 4,460	Great idea , & spreading your knowledge across b3/b4 -c3/C4's with similar/same engines etc , I'm sure it would work . You reputation precedes you __________________ *90q-Cab.2.3E-Ur-S6-b2-80 Sport* Member 111

29-01-17, 07:20 PM	#4
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	The Pre-A-Meister! Specialising in B2. Widen the market. Or Fivepot-Travelling-Turbo-Timingbelt-Tony. Have the confidence! You have the skills!! Or 'Five banger in a box' exchange engines, like they do with brake calipers, except much more expensive!

29-01-17, 07:22 PM	#5
audi80fan Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 1,157	If you can specialise in something and you are good at it / confident you can make a go of it, then why not. There will definitely be a demand for someone with those specialist skills

29-01-17, 07:28 PM	#7
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	You'd certanly never have to put down the welder specialising in B2 Any chance of a bit of indoor space from Mr Cox? Give him a discount. 3%?

29-01-17, 07:49 PM	#8
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	Audi 200 5t, well not many know them like you do

29-01-17, 07:52 PM	#9
cjp0349 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lune Valley, North Lancashire Posts: 1,744	I think there may be more B2s out there than we might think. I base that theory on the fact that I recently sold a Haynes B2 workshop manual on eBay after only a couple of days I was very surprised by how quickly it sold and by the number of views and watchers it generated