98intrigue's long overdue journal

b1adesofcha0s · 08-02-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Sorry to hear about this man, hope it is salvageable and you are able to go big.

jae35 · 08-02-2012, 01:40 PM

crap not again

good luck with the rebuild

tranceformer · 08-02-2012, 10:22 PM

How did I miss this thread????? Just read through the entire thread, sorry to hear the bad news Ryan... I wish you good luck with the tear down.

98intrigue · 08-04-2012, 07:08 PM

Tata for now... the car was towed Thursday to Elite Automotive in Lakeland, FL. I'm going strictly off of a reference from a friend of a friend. I contacted Heffner Performance, but never heard back from them. A guy I've known for 8 years (used to have a built TT 350Z and now has had a Viper for 5 years) gave me his friend's number (Lee Suanders), who owns a couple Vipers that were built by Elite Automotive. Google his name and Viper and you will see that I'm in good hands

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

How did I miss this thread????? Just read through the entire thread, sorry to hear the bad news Ryan... I wish you good luck with the tear down.

Thanks, Ray. Hopefully, it will be back bigger and better. It sucks going to Cars & Coffee without it...especially when mine is always the only coupe. At least I got to ride in my friend's Black Edition that day.

98intrigue · 08-04-2012, 11:47 PM

Here it is after being dropped off....now I wait.

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

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

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

98intrigue · 08-30-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by URNEXT!

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

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

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."

Nismo89 · 08-30-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Here it is after being dropped off....now I wait.

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

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.

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Originally Posted by Nismo89

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

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

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.

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

Viper Exchange in TX

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

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!

08-02-2012, 10:22 PM	#78 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 267	How did I miss this thread????? Just read through the entire thread, sorry to hear the bad news Ryan... I wish you good luck with the tear down. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

08-04-2012, 11:47 PM	#80 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 38 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 429	Here it is after being dropped off....now I wait. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

08-29-2012, 11:28 AM	#82 (permalink)
tibal Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Safest Town In America Posts: 987 Drives: TT-370Z and 2.5RS Rep Power: 17	Any updates big guy!?!?!? __________________ 2010 - PG - M6 - 370zTT 453/409 6lbs IG @TRbal10 TEAM FLY1 MOTORSPORTS

08-30-2012, 05:11 PM	#90 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,191 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 15161	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! __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

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08-02-2012, 01:40 PM	#77 (permalink)
jae35 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 277 Drives: 370GT Rep Power: 13	crap not again good luck with the rebuild

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URNEXT! Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370,72 240,96 GTS Rep Power: 14	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.