98intrigue's long overdue journal

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.

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

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

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

), 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

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

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

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

), 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

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

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

As President I should have known.

sfearl1 · 09-20-2012, 10:30 PM

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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

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.

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!!!

09-18-2012, 08:27 AM	#107 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	I really like the wheels! But who spends $4k+ on wheels o_O .......... lol __________________ Scott

09-22-2012, 11:35 AM	#114 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Baller! __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

09-22-2012, 06:18 PM	#115 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	Just put an offer on some Belanger headers...lets see if he takes it tibal and jae35 like this. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

09-25-2012, 07:08 PM	#117 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	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. wheee!, b1adesofcha0s and sfearl1 like this. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

09-27-2012, 03:42 PM	#119 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	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!). m4a1mustang, HKYStormFront, Dembflyr and 2 others like this. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

09-20-2012, 08:58 PM	#111 (permalink)
W.O.W. 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,757 Drives: 2010 Touring Sport Z Rep Power: 19	As President I should have known.

09-22-2012, 10:59 AM	#113 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Damn dude

09-23-2012, 04:25 PM	#116 (permalink)
jae35 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dallas Posts: 278 Drives: 370GT Rep Power: 14	awesome

09-28-2012, 09:41 AM	#120 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	Awesome man, congrats!!! __________________ Scott

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