1989 944 Turbo

Chris and Deb and Staff

Thank you for a job well done.  My car never ran so good, its fun to drive now, I just have to watch out for the speed traps and the Akron police.  Thank you also for treating me like a human being instead of a bank account number.  More and more places look to see how much money they can get from you for unnecessary work.

Steve Talevich
Akron, OH

Chris of Autobahn Extremist saves the day!  I was visiting from Boston and had a freak accident where my oil cooler got punctured.  It was a Saturday and the local Porsche dealer could not help me until Thursday of the following week.  I was truly out of luck.  I had to be back at work on Tuesday.  My cousin told me about this shop where the owner was a true Porsche "enthusiatic" and a good guy.  My cousin and I hopped in the car and showed up at Chris' home Saturday evening.  Absolutely inappropriate and rude, but I was desperate. 

He came right out and took a look at the car and politely told me to come to the shop first thing Monday morning.  Monday morning Chris finds an oil cooler all the way across town.  His wife Debbie, who is a wonderful person, goes out of her way to pick up the part rather than wait for it to be delivered - just to save me time because I had a 10 hour drive ahead of me back to Boston.  Needless to say I am now a customer and truly consider Chris and Debbie my friends.  I look forwad to their periodic visits to Boston so we can get together for dinner.

Its hard to find someone who drops everything just to help out.  They are truly special people and those of you who live in the Cleveland area are lucky to have Autobahn Extremist in your back yard.

John Nekic  2007  

1983 911 SC Targa

Chris has been taking care of my '83 911 Targa for five years.  In that time, he's done everything from oil changes to suspension work to exhaust upgrades, so when I purchased an '01 Audi S8 six months ago there was only one shop that was going to work on it.....Autobahn Extremist.

There are other foreign auto mechanics in the area.  Chris has three qualities that make him the only person I let near my cars with a wrench.....he knows these vehicles inside and out, he has a passion for perfection and he's honest to a fault.

Want more horsepower or better handling?  Chris knows how to do it.  Have an annoying noise that shouldn't be there or an intermittent idle issue?  Chris will find it and fix it.....and he won't sell you a $5,000 fix when a $200 part will do the job.

I've been to the other shops.  Never again.  If you want the best for your Porsche, Audi, VW or BMW there's only one place to take it......Autobahn Extremist.

Rich Hellner                                                                                                                                                               Customer since 2002

1989 Porsche C4

Chris and Deb:

Thanks for all of the work on my car.  Although I haven't been able to drive it, I noticed how much better it tracked on the way home, the idle doesn't seem to cough when the clutch is pushed in at a light like it used to.  The clutch itself seems to come out all the way now.  I am hoping that I can get a warmer day so I can take it out to drive it more before I cover it until spring.  I haven't even had the time to crawl under it and check out the heat exchanger  yet!  The sound pad looks great!  I'm confident that Chris got everything fixed!

Chris , thank you very much for the time spent talking to me about what needs done, is wrong, etc.  To me that is worth a tremendous amount, and that is what will keep me coming back!

Dave White                                                                                                                                                                                    Customer since 2004

Dividing my time between Key West and Cleveland Heights and with a large selection of Porsche Dealers and Independent garages to choose from, I trust my '04 C4S with Autobahn Extremist.....excellent work, and intelligent and knowledgeable crew....and did I mention the most important factor....Trust.

Michael Jason Browne
Customer since 2005  

I've taken my cars to other technicians whose philosophy was to fix something after it broke.  This philosophy left me facing surprise breakdowns and surprise repair bills.  I've never endorsed that philosophy and I'm happy to know that Chris doesn't either.  I have two '99 Audi A4 Quattros, one with more than 100K miles on it that is driven by my daughter who attends graduate school.  Chris suggests what to fix long before it breaks.  Maintenance work and its costs are never a surprise as they were with ohter shops.  He's been tracking all the components of the car since the first time I had it in for service.  I don't worry about my daughter driving in Ohio's unpredictable weather.  She's driving a good car that she enjoys and I know that there's little chance of a mechanical failure.

Honest and highly skilled.  That's the way I would describe Chris and Deb Moore.  Since July of 2003 I've had my Audi A4 Quattro serviced exclusively by Chris.  My only complaint is that I didn't find him earlier.

Dick Fishell
Customer since 2003    

1996 993 Cabrio

While I believe all Porsche Dealerships are certainly qualified to service my 911, I find that a select few specialty shops go way beyond the "basic" service manuals.  When I walked into Chris Moore's shop for the first time, I immediately knew I found the people and facility who I wanted to service my Porsche.  After introducing himself and showing me around the shop, Chris spent more time than expected, listening to me, finiding out exactly what it was that I wanted to achieve from my 993.  After discussing a few detailed options, Chris pinpointed tweaking my car to achieve maximum results, while not breaking my budget.  He suggested work to be done in stages.  Chris nailed my wants dead on.  Chris woke my car up, with minmal financial damage, without sacrificing detailed installations or the use of top shelf components.  There is no way I would ever consider another specailist to care for the mechanics of my car.  Thank you Chris and Deb for doing what you do best.

Steve Zudnak 8-year PCA member
Customer since 2003

GT1R, GT4S Porsche Race Cars

The people of Autobahn Extremist are more than just superbly knowledgeable about Porsches.  They are passionate about Porsches.  They live, breathe, eat, sleep Porsches.  From routine maintenance to street upgrades to all-out racing development, Chris Moore is the most talented and creative and customer-friendly Porsche technician you will ever find.

Mike Marn, 11-year PCA member
Customer since 2000

The fruits of Chris’ labor and care have given me one very clean Porsche… and when I get a heavy right foot, it feels like my liver is going to come right off of its mountings. I love that feeling!

Dave Wright , 3-year PCA member Michigan Region
Customer since 2003

Erwin Bruder, 22-year PCA member
Customer since 2002

1996 993C4

My 1996 993C4 leaves the shop a totally different car.  It's almost as if I'm driving a new car out of the showroom.  Chris and crew know what it takes to keep these cars performing the way that thy were meant to run.  I can count on professional service, and surprisingly, at a reasonable price.

Bill Polewachak, 19-year PCA member
Customer since 2005

1977 911S, 1999 996

I stopped going to dealer repair shops when I met Chris and Debbie Moore. Their work is reliable and timely.  But, more than anything else, they are honest.  Chris doesn't try to replace parts that still have life in them.  He doesn't try to pad his bill with bogus charges.  He's down to earth and takes the time to explain why something needs to be done.  He's creative and is always cooperative.  Chris and Deb treat my cars like they treat their own.

Jim Stipanovich, 19-year PCA member
Customer since 2002

1983 911sc

I have a '83 SC that I drive every day, even in the winter.  Chris hates that and never misses a chance to remind me.  It doesn't bother me because how often do you find a mechanic who cares that much.  Deb saw me at a gas station -- filling up with a brand of gasoline that Chris doesn't like--and pulled in just to chew me out.  You can't find that level of commitment anymore.  The attitude is backed up with superb technical service.  First class maintenance and creative solutions for problems.  Chris overhauled my engine and the car runs better now than when I bought it nearly fifteen years ago.   I am looking forward to the next 200,000 miles and I wouldn't have the car worked on anywhere else.

Rich Bedell
Customer since 2001

Chris has a remarkable ability to tune all of the systems on the car.  I had another 944 years ago (before I met Chris) and it never ran like this one.  Chris made my car run and handle way better than what I thought was possible.  Experiencing perfect engine tune, perfect alignment, and perfect brakes was a real eye opener.  It all adds up to a very tangible difference in how the car runs and drives.  I'm amazed by how good an older Porsche can be.

PS: I like Debbie too, but Chris is a way better mechanic than she is!  Sorry Deb.

Adam Fricke Customer since 2002

Don Zaworski 3-PCA member

Customer since 2004

Thanks for the wonderful job setting up and preparing my car for the most recent PCA IRAC autocross.  The car ran and handled beautifully, better than it ever has.  The combination of suspension mods and engine tuning along with the new, wider tires all contributed to a superb handling vehicle.  Enough so that I was able to place first in my class for the first time.  Granted, the driver that ususally wins did not show up, but it was still a step in the right direction.  Thanks for all your help.

Bernie Zofcin, 6-year PCA member
Customer since 1998

I met Chris in 2002 when I started turning a 924S street car into a race car.  He's been a huge help in making ---and keeping---the car trackworthy.  I have confidence in the car because I trust Chris and know he won't let the car hit the track until it's safe and fast.

Dan Davis, Customer since 2002