Hi Performance

srs4164 · Sep 12th, 2023, 23:55

I'm assuming most, if not all of you are familiar with Eric and Ian of Hi Performance. These guys are incredible resource to the Volvo community. They're i the midst of losing the shop they've been in for many tears and are having a very difficult time finding a new location. In an effort to survive this situation, they've set up a GoFundMe. If any of you want to consider making a donation, here's the link - https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-hi-p...ource=customer

123GT-AMAZON · Sep 13th, 2023, 10:13

Not sure this is the right thing to post here it screams scam!
And maybe best on social media just my take on it 😎👍

foggyjames · Sep 13th, 2023, 12:16

I've looked into it, and I'm confident that it's legitimate.

cheers

James

Derek UK · Sep 13th, 2023, 15:52

Eric or Planetman as he is known and his company is legit. These posts are also on Brickboard and he does post there often. As yet I haven't seen anything from him about his situation.

foggyjames · Sep 13th, 2023, 17:42

There's a thread about it on Turbobricks. If it's a scam, a significant number of people known to me have been taken in by it.

I am in touch with Ian from Hi Performance Auto Service, so could easily check in with him if anyone is still concerned.

cheers

James

srs4164 · Sep 13th, 2023, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek UK

Eric or Planetman as he is known and his company is legit. These posts are also on Brickboard and he does post there often. As yet I haven't seen anything from him about his situation.

I was surprised that he hadn't posted anything here, but suspect it's because he's so busy trying to deal with this situation. That's why I posted this for them, especially after seeing a request in one of his Turbobrick posts asking for help spreading the word regarding the GoFundMe they set up. I've talked to Eric directly and even located a phone # for Volvo George (Jay Leno's lead mechanic) and texted him about the situation. Years ago, Eric over the phone diagnosed for me a no fuel situation on my D-Jet 164 that was caused by a stuck ball in the check valve. He could have just as easily tried to sell me a NOS Bosch pump, which I know he had in stock. These guys are not scammers.

srs4164 · Sep 13th, 2023, 23:12

Here's a post of theirs from today on Turbobricks -

Thanks again for all of the support.

Unfortunately, things have gone from bad to worse as both Ian and I have managed to injure ourselves.

Ian has hurt his back and I may have a hernia as my gut is hurting and we may need to ask for help.

We have all the engines and cylinder heads moved except for the few engines that are on engine stands, but we still have 20-30 transmissions and a comglomoration of miscellaneous parts still to move.

foggyjames · Sep 13th, 2023, 23:50

I don't think there is any question that Ian and Eric are scammers, but there are sadly situations where third parties try to take advantage of circumstances, and pocket funds they claim are going to be passed to those in need.

Anyway, I'm confident that's not happening here, and I hope Ian and Eric are able to get sorted out. I've only dealt with Ian relatively recently, but he was a great help.

cheers

James

classicswede · Sep 14th, 2023, 11:54

Real shame but all too often the case these days that companies are forced to move due to property being sold up.
I really hope they can find somehwere suitable

zzaletel · Sep 16th, 2023, 04:39

I kicked in some - you can too!

Sep 12th, 2023, 23:55	#1
srs4164 Junior Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2024 18:52 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: San Leandro, California	Hi Performance I'm assuming most, if not all of you are familiar with Eric and Ian of Hi Performance. These guys are incredible resource to the Volvo community. They're i the midst of losing the shop they've been in for many tears and are having a very difficult time finding a new location. In an effort to survive this situation, they've set up a GoFundMe. If any of you want to consider making a donation, here's the link - https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-hi-p...ource=customer

Sep 13th, 2023, 10:13	#2
123GT-AMAZON 1800necwinner Last Online: Today 11:32 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Anglia ,Suffolk , uk	Not sure this is the right thing to post here it screams scam! And maybe best on social media just my take on it 😎👍 __________________ I grew up on classic volvos hence my passion for them born and breed into the lifestyle !

Sep 13th, 2023, 12:16	#3
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 17:49 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	I've looked into it, and I'm confident that it's legitimate. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Sep 13th, 2023, 17:42	#5
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 17:49 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	There's a thread about it on Turbobricks. If it's a scam, a significant number of people known to me have been taken in by it. I am in touch with Ian from Hi Performance Auto Service, so could easily check in with him if anyone is still concerned. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Sep 13th, 2023, 23:50	#8
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 17:49 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	I don't think there is any question that Ian and Eric are scammers, but there are sadly situations where third parties try to take advantage of circumstances, and pocket funds they claim are going to be passed to those in need. Anyway, I'm confident that's not happening here, and I hope Ian and Eric are able to get sorted out. I've only dealt with Ian relatively recently, but he was a great help. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Sep 13th, 2023, 15:52	#4
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 14:25 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Eric or Planetman as he is known and his company is legit. These posts are also on Brickboard and he does post there often. As yet I haven't seen anything from him about his situation.

Sep 13th, 2023, 23:12	#7
srs4164 Junior Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2024 18:52 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: San Leandro, California	Here's a post of theirs from today on Turbobricks - Thanks again for all of the support. Unfortunately, things have gone from bad to worse as both Ian and I have managed to injure ourselves. Ian has hurt his back and I may have a hernia as my gut is hurting and we may need to ask for help. We have all the engines and cylinder heads moved except for the few engines that are on engine stands, but we still have 20-30 transmissions and a comglomoration of miscellaneous parts still to move.

Sep 14th, 2023, 11:54	#9
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 20:34 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Real shame but all too often the case these days that companies are forced to move due to property being sold up. I really hope they can find somehwere suitable __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Sep 16th, 2023, 04:39	#10
zzaletel Junior Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 02:36 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Anchorage	I kicked in some - you can too!

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