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Ubetit 08-05-2012 12:11 PM

That's some bad luck brother. I hope it's not too bad.

Did you end up trading in your Z to the dealer with those problems?

tibal 08-29-2012 11:28 AM

Any updates big guy!?!?!? :)

98intrigue 08-29-2012 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tibal (Post 1892164)
Any updates big guy!?!?!? :)

Yeah...today marks 1 month that my car has been in the shop and I STILL don't even have a quote. I'm getting very frustrated! I was told Thursday, Friday, Monday, and today that I'd have a quote. I just keep getting "the machine shop is busy and I'm waiting on them."

I talked to RSI in Texas about shipping them my car, but my motor is already out. It would cost over $1000 to ship both ways. The only thing that's keeping me from taking my car/motor back is that my motor is being machined by .: Nelson Competition, Inc. - 727.321.5756 :.. They are VERY well known and are local.

URNEXT! 08-30-2012 07:53 AM

I think many shops have this problem of not meeting deadlines. Will at RSI is very truthful in telling people his shop is on the slow side but he is working to remedy this. I think it all comes down to the first impression the shop gives you and how professional they are. I know Lee has a nasty Viper (which I believe is still the fastest pump gas Viper in the world) but I personally know nothing about his shop.

tibal 08-30-2012 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1893380)
Yeah...today marks 1 month that my car has been in the shop and I STILL don't even have a quote. I'm getting very frustrated! I was told Thursday, Friday, Monday, and today that I'd have a quote. I just keep getting "the machine shop is busy and I'm waiting on them."

I talked to RSI in Texas about shipping them my car, but my motor is already out. It would cost over $1000 to ship both ways. The only thing that's keeping me from taking my car/motor back is that my motor is being machined by .: Nelson Competition, Inc. - 727.321.5756 :.. They are VERY well known and are local.

Damn man, that is the worst. Hopefully within the next few weeks you get a somewhat definite answer as to when it will be ready. Im sure that is the last thing you want to do, drop 1k to have it shipped to TX and have even more of a wait.

I see that that shop did Lee Saunders's Viper? Damn, I'd guess yours is in good hands then :tup:

98intrigue 08-30-2012 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by URNEXT! (Post 1893578)
I think many shops have this problem of not meeting deadlines. Will at RSI is very truthful in telling people his shop is on the slow side but he is working to remedy this. I think it all comes down to the first impression the shop gives you and how professional they are. I know Lee has a nasty Viper (which I believe is still the fastest pump gas Viper in the world) but I personally know nothing about his shop.

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Originally Posted by tibal (Post 1893583)
Damn man, that is the worst. Hopefully within the next few weeks you get a somewhat definite answer as to when it will be ready. Im sure that is the last thing you want to do, drop 1k to have it shipped to TX and have even more of a wait.

I see that that shop did Lee Saunders's Viper? Damn, I'd guess yours is in good hands then :tup:

My car is at Chris McKee's shop. He's worked with Lee Suanders for years. Lee even employed him out of his own garage for a couple year since he has a plethora of cars.

My motor is at Chris Nelson's shop for the machine work. Both of these guys have had their hands on Lee's Viper. Seeing the reputation of Chris Nelson's shop is what is keeping me grounded while I wait. I just got a text saying "Call me when you get free. Finally talked to Nelson.":ughdance:

Nismo89 08-30-2012 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1854323)
Here it is after being dropped off....now I wait.

http://i50.tinypic.com/34te62h.jpg

:tup::driving::happydance::yum::yum:

sexy! ( the car) not what happened , hope you get her back ASAP for a speedy recovery:yum:

98intrigue 08-30-2012 03:57 PM

Well, the verdict... $6k for a OEM spec motor or $13k for a full on stroker/heads/valve job/cam motor. The thought of a beast of a motor is enticing, but the price tag is not. If I do the OEM spec motor, I can still have money left over to purchase some wheels....or I may just put the car up for sale and look for a GTS. :confused:

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Originally Posted by Nismo89 (Post 1894102)
:tup::driving::happydance::yum::yum:

sexy! ( the car) not what happened , hope you get her back ASAP for a speedy recovery:yum:

Haha, I hope you wouldn't think a catastrophic motor failure is sexy.

memorylasts 08-30-2012 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1894537)
Well, the verdict... $6k for a OEM spec motor or $13k for a full on stroker/heads/valve job/cam motor. The thought of a beast of a motor is enticing, but the price tag is not. If I do the OEM spec motor, I can still have money left over to purchase some wheels....or I may just put the car up for sale and look for a GTS. :confused:



Haha, I hope you wouldn't think a catastrophic motor failure is sexy.


Viper Exchange in TX

0% for 60 mo.... on some.... :tup:

HMMMMM......

Mr&Mrs 08-30-2012 05:11 PM

13k for a beast motor! Really though 6k for an OE Spec, and wheels has to be around 10k right? The stock wheels look good go for the beast!

Flushnismo 08-30-2012 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1894537)
Well, the verdict... $6k for a OEM spec motor or $13k for a full on stroker/heads/valve job/cam motor. The thought of a beast of a motor is enticing, but the price tag is not. If I do the OEM spec motor, I can still have money left over to purchase some wheels....or I may just put the car up for sale and look for a GTS. :confused:



Haha, I hope you wouldn't think a catastrophic motor failure is sexy.

Well buddy I might have a few deals for you. You saw I posted up my HREs for sale but I'm also going to be selling the car. :ugh2:

sfearl1 08-30-2012 09:29 PM

Damn, already? What's next?

Flushnismo 08-30-2012 09:41 PM

Thinking about getting a brz... I really like em. As for the viper it needs a new fuel pump I believe and it's not a very good daily driver with the bad gas mileage and minimal space lol It was an impulse buy I'm kinda regretting.

98intrigue 08-30-2012 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Flushnismo (Post 1894987)
Thinking about getting a brz... I really like em. As for the viper it needs a new fuel pump I believe and it's not a very good daily driver with the bad gas mileage and minimal space lol It was an impulse buy I'm kinda regretting.

Haha that was you I messaged!? I just flew into Austin on Friday and picked up a '97 red/white GTS with a friend and drove it back to Tampa. I thought about you and your red GTS...no homo. He sold his '03 Procharged SRT-10 and picked up the GTS a week later. Granted it has Konis, HREs, full Belanger exhaust, and only 25k miles...but it made me interested in selling mine for a Gen 2. Or maybe an '08 M5? Not sure. I could just sell and save $600 a month, but it's hard to not have a sports car when most of my friends do. I'm sure once I fix my motor, I'll like my car again. It is 1 of only 16 all black coupes.

Nismo89 08-30-2012 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1895103)
Haha that was you I messaged!? I just flew into Austin on Friday and picked up a '97 red/white GTS with a friend and drove it back to Tampa. I thought about you and your red GTS...no homo. He sold his '03 Procharged SRT-10 and picked up the GTS a week later. Granted it has Konis, HREs, full Belanger exhaust, and only 25k miles...but it made me interested in selling mine for a Gen 2. Or maybe an '08 M5? Not sure. I could just sell and save $600 a month, but it's hard to not have a sports car when most of my friends do. I'm sure once I fix my motor, I'll like my car again. It is 1 of only 16 all black coupes.

yea............. id say keep it. not many. its a joy. photos galore , compliments. exc. plus its got the performance to boot! keep it :yum:

Flushnismo 08-30-2012 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1895103)
Haha that was you I messaged!? I just flew into Austin on Friday and picked up a '97 red/white GTS with a friend and drove it back to Tampa. I thought about you and your red GTS...no homo. He sold his '03 Procharged SRT-10 and picked up the GTS a week later. Granted it has Konis, HREs, full Belanger exhaust, and only 25k miles...but it made me interested in selling mine for a Gen 2. Or maybe an '08 M5? Not sure. I could just sell and save $600 a month, but it's hard to not have a sports car when most of my friends do. I'm sure once I fix my motor, I'll like my car again. It is 1 of only 16 all black coupes.

Yeah SlammedSnake is my username on viperalley, didn't make the connection? lol screw it, let's sell our vipers and get scions ;)

98intrigue 08-31-2012 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Flushnismo (Post 1895120)
Yeah SlammedSnake is my username on viperalley, didn't make the connection? lol screw it, let's sell our vipers and get scions ;)

I didn't see the screen name, but did notice how low your car was! Haha. I'll probably just end up keeping mine. We shall see.

Isamu 08-31-2012 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1895906)
I didn't see the screen name, but did notice how low your car was! Haha. I'll probably just end up keeping mine. We shall see.

:tup:

Flushnismo 09-01-2012 12:41 PM

Just remember it could always be worse.. My buddy last night.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g...27711384_o.jpg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-p...29997545_n.jpg

Isamu 09-01-2012 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Flushnismo (Post 1897249)

holy balls? what happend? and I am assuming that's him in the second pic? he is ok?

Flushnismo 09-01-2012 12:56 PM

A truck pulled out infront of him. He's okay.

Nismo89 09-01-2012 07:44 PM

holy DAMN! glad to hear hes ok! dang! miracle he wasnt killed! .... hopefully the insurance company will take care of him properly

birdmanx1 09-02-2012 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nismo89 (Post 1897752)
holy DAMN! glad to hear hes ok! dang! miracle he wasnt killed! .... hopefully the insurance company will take care of him properly

:iagree: glad he's alright. Insurance WILL screw him since it appears he rear ended the truck when it cut him off unless he swerved and lost control.

Ubetit 09-17-2012 08:20 PM

Any news on the engine?

98intrigue 09-18-2012 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ubetit (Post 1921031)
Any news on the engine?

Yeah. I gave them the go ahead 2 weeks ago. As of Friday, they were buyin parts and grinding the crank. Still no eta on when it will be complete though. The lack of communication between me and the guy who has my car has been quite frustrating. He says he only knows as much as Nelson Competition tells him. He says they are crazy slow, but well worth the wait.

What do you guys think of these? 19"/20" Modulare M15 in all black with brand new Nitto Invos. That's a killer price, considering the wheels alone are over $6k.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Viper-...a9e537&vxp=mtr

tibal 09-18-2012 07:51 AM

Great to hear there has been some progress, even if slow.

Those wheels are sweet big guy. And the sizes.. WOW 20x13r with 345s beefyyy. :eekdance:

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1921588)
Yeah. I gave them the go ahead 2 weeks ago. As of Friday, they were buyin parts and grinding the crank. Still no eta on when it will be complete though. The lack of communication between me and the guy who has my car has been quite frustrating. He says he only knows as much as Nelson Competition tells him. He says they are crazy slow, but well worth the wait.

What do you guys think of these? 19"/20" Modulare M15 in all black with brand new Nitto Invos. That's a killer price, considering the wheels alone are over $6k.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Viper-...a9e537&vxp=mtr


sfearl1 09-18-2012 08:27 AM

I really like the wheels! But who spends $4k+ on wheels o_O .......... lol

98intrigue 09-20-2012 08:08 PM

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Well, here's a quick little story about my car. I texted Lee Saunders (one of the fastest Vipers in the world...look him up on youtube) once my motor seized. He recommended 2 people: Chris McKee and Chris Nelson. That's who built his motor and many of his other cars.

My car was trailered to Chris McKee on July 30th. At some point, my motor was taken to Chris Nelson .: Nelson Competition, Inc. - 727.321.5756 :.. I was finally given a quote on about 3 weeks ago and the go ahead to do an OEM rebuild was given just over 2 weeks ago....aftermarket rod/main bearings, grinding the crank, APR hardware, all new gaskets, etc. I've been asking for an ETA since I was given the quote, but am still in the dark. I skipped the middle man and called Chris Nelson today, but didn't get a call back yet.

Since I decided to do an OEM rebuild and not a full race motor for $14k+ (not including fuel accessores or tuning:eek:), I had a bit extra that I budgeted for. I've had aftermarket wheels on every car I've owned since I turned 16. The Viper will continue the trend:tup:


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Originally Posted by sfearl1 (Post 1921656)
I really like the wheels! But who spends $4k+ on wheels o_O .......... lol

Payment sent!

W.O.W. 370Z 09-20-2012 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1925214)
Well, here's a quick little story about my car. I texted Lee Saunders (one of the fastest Vipers in the world...look him up on youtube) once my motor seized. He recommended 2 people: Chris McKee and Chris Nelson. That's who built his motor and many of his other cars.

My car was trailered to Chris McKee on July 30th. At some point, my motor was taken to Chris Nelson .: Nelson Competition, Inc. - 727.321.5756 :.. I was finally given a quote on about 3 weeks ago and the go ahead to do an OEM rebuild was given just over 2 weeks ago....aftermarket rod/main bearings, grinding the crank, APR hardware, all new gaskets, etc. I've been asking for an ETA since I was given the quote, but am still in the dark. I skipped the middle man and called Chris Nelson today, but didn't get a call back yet.

Since I decided to do an OEM rebuild and not a full race motor for $14k+ (not including fuel accessores or tuning:eek:), I had a bit extra that I budgeted for. I've had aftermarket wheels on every car I've owned since I turned 16. The Viper will continue the trend:tup:




Payment sent!


Very nice!

Welcome to the 345 Club!

98intrigue 09-20-2012 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by W.O.W. 370Z (Post 1925217)
Very nice!

Welcome to the 345 Club!

I've been in the club since April

W.O.W. 370Z 09-20-2012 08:58 PM

:roflpuke2:As President I should have known.

sfearl1 09-20-2012 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1925214)
Payment sent!

Legit.

RCZ 09-22-2012 10:59 AM

Damn dude :(

Mr&Mrs 09-22-2012 11:35 AM

Baller!

98intrigue 09-22-2012 06:18 PM

Just put an offer on some Belanger headers...lets see if he takes it :)

jae35 09-23-2012 04:25 PM

awesome

98intrigue 09-25-2012 07:08 PM

Woohoo! Finally! Chris Nelson just called me. Heads are complete and assembled. Block has been machined and washed. It pretty much just needs assembly...ETA the motor will be ready by the end of next week.

b1adesofcha0s 09-25-2012 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1931851)
Woohoo! Finally! Chris Nelson just called me. Heads are complete and assembled. Block has been machined and washed. It pretty much just needs assembly...ETA the motor will be ready by the end of next week.

:excited:

98intrigue 09-27-2012 03:42 PM

I set my alarm for 3:30am this morning...and it was a success! I fought off my eyes trying to close for 11 minutes so I could bid on a set of 1.75" equal length Belanger headers. I won!

This will almost be a new car. Hoping to have it finished for October 18th for Festivals of Speed at the Waldorf in Orlando (crosses fingers!).

sfearl1 09-28-2012 09:41 AM

Awesome man, congrats!!!


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