Glokwork's Journal

Nut_N_Much · 10-23-2012, 07:42 PM

Hey brother,
Went yesterday and looked at you car. They have it all torn apart like you said. Bobby said you asked for some custom stuff. Its taking time to build it, he didn't say what it was that was custom. What did you order with the kit? The good thing is there wasn't a lot of cars in the shop, so they will have time to work on it.

While I was there they were tuning a 350Z HR with a single turbo set up. If I remember correctly 6 ponds of boost. 368 Torq/420 HP. They ran it with 8 and got 398 ftlbs tq and 460hp.

Thats a nice set up, I just wish they had a mandrel bender with dies to handle up to 3.5 tubing, it would look way more cleaner... Don't know what yours is looking like yet, still taking shape..

I'll be back down there next week scavenging for hardware so I'll check in on it, Its also not to far out of the way going home....

Glokwork · 10-23-2012, 11:04 PM

Hey Joe I appreciate you checking up on it for me! I'm not sure what the hell he is talking about to be honest. I sourced the boost controller, wideband afr, cubby gauge mount, bov, and wastegate which I had it all shipped to them. The only custom work is the hot/cold piping which has to be fabricated.

I know they are still getting settled in at Vortex but when you give them several thousand dollars you should actually feel like an important customer. I can't even get them to email me an updated invoice since my last big payment.

I'm trying to give them the benefit of the doubt being slammed and getting the move straightened out. It's been 3 weeks since I've handed over a large amount of money and they haven't picked up the phone once and called me since then.

I also am torn what color I should do on the cold side piping. Any suggestions anyone? Everything else on the car is already black

Nut_N_Much · 10-24-2012, 12:58 PM

Ya I see what you mean. You would think a forum customer would be more of a priority. We all write up or builds a promote when we have good experience. Sorry your getting jerked around. 3 weeks rates an explanation for sure.

Glokwork · 10-24-2012, 11:31 PM

I agree with you buddy. I really was looking forward to providing a helpful build thread, but it's kinda pointless if I have no updates or pics.

Bobby did call me today and said the hot side is done. Gauges and boost controller go in thurs and hot side goes out to be ceramic coated. They are designing a new front crash bar to work with the intercooler also.

Mr&Mrs · 10-24-2012, 11:33 PM

Well at least you heard some progress thats good.

Nut_N_Much · 10-25-2012, 05:31 PM

Glad you got some feed back!!

Just think how much money you could make using today's social media at a Performance shop like that..

All a shop would need is one dude, taking pics and posting updates at the end of the day. Example: A long weekend is coming and your worried about your car. You are about to call the shop and bammm, an update hits your phone with a video bite showing the work they've

done.

You would get business from all over the country just for having that type customer service.. Man I'm opening a shop

!

98intrigue · 10-26-2012, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

Glad you got some feed back!!

Just think how much money you could make using today's social media at a Performance shop like that..

All a shop would need is one dude, taking pics and posting updates at the end of the day. Example: A long weekend is coming and your worried about your car. You are about to call the shop and bammm, an update hits your phone with a video bite showing the work they've

done.

You would get business from all over the country just for having that type customer service.. Man I'm opening a shop

!

It's funny...we all WANT these things from a shop, yet very few excute it. I know there's a Viper tuner that is doing this. It's a fantastic idea! Something that could take 30 minutes or less to do will go wonders with the way social media is, but every shop I've ever dealt with fails meeting multiple deadlines.

Glokwork · 10-28-2012, 10:36 PM

That's such a great idea and for the amount we pay, we should be getting that service!

Bobby did text me yesterday and said 'Tuesday or Wednesday you will witness the most amazing thing ever! However I can't tell you until Tuesday.'

Hurry up Tuesday!

MIGHTYMOUSE · 10-28-2012, 10:59 PM

Yea I passed by S&R today and they wouldn't let me see your car it's all top secret in the back of the warehouse

sfearl1 · 10-28-2012, 11:03 PM

These guys do an insane job of keeping up with their facebook updates... If I were in the area I'd take my car here.

http://www.facebook.com/realautodynamics

Glokwork · 10-30-2012, 03:09 PM

Been getting lots of calls and texts from Bobby lately. I should've been trying to go through him from the get go. His communication skills are great.

I found out the big surprise and I'm very excited for it. I can't say yet, but will be making thread for my build in the next day or two. Looking like I might be flying down on the 8th to finally get my boost!

Mr&Mrs · 10-30-2012, 05:28 PM

Man I hope my car is back together by then! Dont forget to give me exact dates so we can try and meet up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glokwork

Been getting lots of calls and texts from Bobby lately. I should've been trying to go through him from the get go. His communication skills are great.

I found out the big surprise and I'm very excited for it. I can't say yet, but will be making thread for my build in the next day or two. Looking like I might be flying down on the 8th to finally get my boost!

Nut_N_Much · 10-30-2012, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glokwork

Been getting lots of calls and texts from Bobby lately. I should've been trying to go through him from the get go. His communication skills are great.

I found out the big surprise and I'm very excited for it. I can't say yet, but will be making thread for my build in the next day or two. Looking like I might be flying down on the 8th to finally get my boost!

Thats awesome. I'm glad he's making things right. The kid at the front desk isn't the sharpest tool in the shed..

Glokwork · 10-30-2012, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Man I hope my car is back together by then! Dont forget to give me exact dates so we can try and meet up.

Definitely buddy, I probably won't be able to stay longer than a night with my schedule. We will make it happen though!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

Thats awesome. I'm glad he's making things right. The kid at the front desk isn't the sharpest tool in the shed..

Haha you must be talking about Jovan?

98intrigue · 10-30-2012, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Man I hope my car is back together by then! Dont forget to give me exact dates so we can try and meet up.

10-23-2012, 07:42 PM	#301 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Hey brother, Went yesterday and looked at you car. They have it all torn apart like you said. Bobby said you asked for some custom stuff. Its taking time to build it, he didn't say what it was that was custom. What did you order with the kit? The good thing is there wasn't a lot of cars in the shop, so they will have time to work on it. While I was there they were tuning a 350Z HR with a single turbo set up. If I remember correctly 6 ponds of boost. 368 Torq/420 HP. They ran it with 8 and got 398 ftlbs tq and 460hp. Thats a nice set up, I just wish they had a mandrel bender with dies to handle up to 3.5 tubing, it would look way more cleaner... Don't know what yours is looking like yet, still taking shape.. I'll be back down there next week scavenging for hardware so I'll check in on it, Its also not to far out of the way going home.... __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html Last edited by Nut_N_Much; 10-23-2012 at 07:48 PM.

10-23-2012, 11:04 PM	#302 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 21	Hey Joe I appreciate you checking up on it for me! I'm not sure what the hell he is talking about to be honest. I sourced the boost controller, wideband afr, cubby gauge mount, bov, and wastegate which I had it all shipped to them. The only custom work is the hot/cold piping which has to be fabricated. I know they are still getting settled in at Vortex but when you give them several thousand dollars you should actually feel like an important customer. I can't even get them to email me an updated invoice since my last big payment. I'm trying to give them the benefit of the doubt being slammed and getting the move straightened out. It's been 3 weeks since I've handed over a large amount of money and they haven't picked up the phone once and called me since then. I also am torn what color I should do on the cold side piping. Any suggestions anyone? Everything else on the car is already black __________________ Precision Turbo Tial Turbosmart Fast Intentions Seibon Prosport Advan AD08R HKS Hipermax IV Nismo Evo-R PW:JDM UpRev Pioneer Escort Volk CE28N Top Mount Single Turbo 551whp/482wtq@10psi

10-24-2012, 12:58 PM	#303 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Ya I see what you mean. You would think a forum customer would be more of a priority. We all write up or builds a promote when we have good experience. Sorry your getting jerked around. 3 weeks rates an explanation for sure. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

10-24-2012, 11:31 PM	#304 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 21	I agree with you buddy. I really was looking forward to providing a helpful build thread, but it's kinda pointless if I have no updates or pics. Bobby did call me today and said the hot side is done. Gauges and boost controller go in thurs and hot side goes out to be ceramic coated. They are designing a new front crash bar to work with the intercooler also. Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ Precision Turbo Tial Turbosmart Fast Intentions Seibon Prosport Advan AD08R HKS Hipermax IV Nismo Evo-R PW:JDM UpRev Pioneer Escort Volk CE28N Top Mount Single Turbo 551whp/482wtq@10psi

10-24-2012, 11:33 PM	#305 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,192 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 15161	Well at least you heard some progress thats good. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

10-25-2012, 05:31 PM	#306 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Glad you got some feed back!! Just think how much money you could make using today's social media at a Performance shop like that.. All a shop would need is one dude, taking pics and posting updates at the end of the day. Example: A long weekend is coming and your worried about your car. You are about to call the shop and bammm, an update hits your phone with a video bite showing the work they've done. You would get business from all over the country just for having that type customer service.. Man I'm opening a shop! __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

10-28-2012, 10:36 PM	#308 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 21	That's such a great idea and for the amount we pay, we should be getting that service! Bobby did text me yesterday and said 'Tuesday or Wednesday you will witness the most amazing thing ever! However I can't tell you until Tuesday.' Hurry up Tuesday! Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ Precision Turbo Tial Turbosmart Fast Intentions Seibon Prosport Advan AD08R HKS Hipermax IV Nismo Evo-R PW:JDM UpRev Pioneer Escort Volk CE28N Top Mount Single Turbo 551whp/482wtq@10psi

10-28-2012, 10:59 PM	#309 (permalink)
MIGHTYMOUSE Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 208 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 3369	Yea I passed by S&R today and they wouldn't let me see your car it's all top secret in the back of the warehouse

10-28-2012, 11:03 PM	#310 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 17	These guys do an insane job of keeping up with their facebook updates... If I were in the area I'd take my car here. http://www.facebook.com/realautodynamics __________________ Scott

10-30-2012, 03:09 PM	#311 (permalink)
Glokwork A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,657 Drives: 11 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 21	Been getting lots of calls and texts from Bobby lately. I should've been trying to go through him from the get go. His communication skills are great. I found out the big surprise and I'm very excited for it. I can't say yet, but will be making thread for my build in the next day or two. Looking like I might be flying down on the 8th to finally get my boost! Mr&Mrs, anthonyy and Nut_N_Much like this. __________________ Precision Turbo Tial Turbosmart Fast Intentions Seibon Prosport Advan AD08R HKS Hipermax IV Nismo Evo-R PW:JDM UpRev Pioneer Escort Volk CE28N Top Mount Single Turbo 551whp/482wtq@10psi

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