The Sophia Project

SS_Firehawk · 04-05-2014, 03:09 PM

Car broke giving Hotrodz a ride just as I was explaining my lack of power. More details in a bit. Accessory belt is destroyed, no power steering, alternator not spinning and the pulley squeals, the passenger side SC is nearly unspinnable compared to the driver side (spins easy). Jenz and her BF are helping me immensely. I'm in contact with GTM.

Chuck33079 · 04-05-2014, 03:19 PM

Oh that sucks man. Fingers crossed she's back on the road soon.

tturbo370z · 04-05-2014, 03:27 PM

Awww man that blows. Hope it's not too bad.

octet · 04-05-2014, 03:33 PM

Sorry to hear that, specially after our conversation

Mr.Squeeze · 04-05-2014, 03:56 PM

Good luck hope the damage is not catastrophic

SS_Firehawk · 04-05-2014, 05:08 PM

Car drives under its own power. I'm going to get the stock stuff replaced, see if it fixes everything. If something is going on with the car still, I'll have GTM transport it back to their shop. The rubber smell, extra rubber chunks I saw, and the continual drop in power oer time, things are starting to add up.

SgtGoldy · 04-05-2014, 08:26 PM

Dude... Idk if I have the patience you do. I had my turbos replaced and it took 4 days. I b*tched everyday about how long it was taking.

Hotrodz · 04-05-2014, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Car broke giving Hotrodz a ride just as I was explaining my lack of power. More details in a bit. Accessory belt is destroyed, no power steering, alternator not spinning and the pulley squeals, the passenger side SC is nearly unspinnable compared to the driver side (spins easy). Jenz and her BF are helping me immensely. I'm in contact with GTM.

SS and I have talked about getting together and comparing our builds for some time here on the forum. We were pumped up to finally meet and spend a little quality time comparing and talking about our builds. I arrived late this morning to C&C and SS, Zoe, Jenz and her husband were waiting for me. I popped the hood and we started comparing our setups, the twin SC looks sweet. So SS takes me for a ride and it is as he has stated above. There is no way describe it other than it plane sucks to see his build fail the way it did today. I think the worst part of it was when SS went for a ride in my car. I could see it on face that it was like rubbing salt into an open wound. I know he enjoyed the ride, but it was a painful reminder of what he has been missing for sometime. I can't tell you how bad I felt watching his car being towed away. It's just not right!!! On the glass is half full side of things, I don't think there is anything wrong with the engine, it seems to be a problem with the SC pulley.

Hang in there bro...better days are coming!

SgtGoldy · 04-06-2014, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

SS and I have talked about getting together and comparing our builds for some time here on the forum. We were pumped up to finally meet and spend a little quality time comparing and talking about our builds. I arrived late this morning to C&C and SS, Zoe, Jenz and her husband were waiting for me. I popped the hood and we started comparing our setups, the twin SC looks sweet. So SS takes me for a ride and it is as he has stated above. There is no way describe it other than it plane sucks to see his build fail the way it did today. I think the worst part of it was when SS went for a ride in my car. I could see it on face that it was like rubbing salt into an open wound. I know he enjoyed the ride, but it was a painful reminder of what he has been missing for sometime. I can't tell you how bad I felt watching his car being towed away. It's just not right!!! On the glass is half full side of things, I don't think there is anything wrong with the engine, it seems to be a problem with the SC pulley.

Hang in there bro...better days are coming!

God d*mn that was depressing to read...

Hotrodz · 04-06-2014, 01:21 AM

Yup exactly how I feel...but I have to say I'm glad that I met SS as he is as genuine a person you can meet. I can't wait to hang with him again.

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octet · 04-06-2014, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

SS and I have talked about getting together and comparing our builds for some time here on the forum. We were pumped up to finally meet and spend a little quality time comparing and talking about our builds. I arrived late this morning to C&C and SS, Zoe, Jenz and her husband were waiting for me. I popped the hood and we started comparing our setups, the twin SC looks sweet. So SS takes me for a ride and it is as he has stated above. There is no way describe it other than it plane sucks to see his build fail the way it did today. I think the worst part of it was when SS went for a ride in my car. I could see it on face that it was like rubbing salt into an open wound. I know he enjoyed the ride, but it was a painful reminder of what he has been missing for sometime. I can't tell you how bad I felt watching his car being towed away. It's just not right!!! On the glass is half full side of things, I don't think there is anything wrong with the engine, it seems to be a problem with the SC pulley.

Hang in there bro...better days are coming!

You're such a nice and kind guy, buddy! Hope everything goes right for SS!

What's Sam saying about it?

SS_Firehawk · 04-06-2014, 03:23 AM

Get the stock pieces replaced, test everything. If it's still messed up, he will transport it back to the shop and take care of it. I know his rep took some serious damage, but I've yet to have support problems with him. He even said he would tKs it right now as is, but it doesn't make sense to do that until the stock pieces are replaced. I'm crossing my Fingers to get the stuff replaced under warranty, but definitely not holding my breath. It can beeasily proved the superchargers caused the stock tensioner pulley to have some play in it (enough to shred the belt), and make my alternator pulley squeal.

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SgtGoldy · 04-06-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Get the stock pieces replaced, test everything. If it's still messed up, he will transport it back to the shop and take care of it. I know his rep took some serious damage, but I've yet to have support problems with him. He even said he would tKs it right now as is, but it doesn't make sense to do that until the stock pieces are replaced. I'm crossing my Fingers to get the stuff replaced under warranty, but definitely not holding my breath. It can beeasily proved the superchargers caused the stock tensioner pulley to have some play in it (enough to shred the belt), and make my alternator pulley squeal.

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Good luck my friend. I hate trying to convince a dealership it wasnt due to aftermarket parts...

Orestp · 04-06-2014, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Get the stock pieces replaced, test everything. If it's still messed up, he will transport it back to the shop and take care of it. I know his rep took some serious damage, but I've yet to have support problems with him. He even said he would tKs it right now as is, but it doesn't make sense to do that until the stock pieces are replaced. I'm crossing my Fingers to get the stuff replaced under warranty, but definitely not holding my breath. It can beeasily proved the superchargers caused the stock tensioner pulley to have some play in it (enough to shred the belt), and make my alternator pulley squeal.

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Hey Firehawk - the sucks - hope it all works out for you. When you say "get the stock pieces replaced" - do you mean take the SCs off and put it back to stock N/A?

I had one idler seize up soon after completing the build - but was able to fix it before it was anything more than a squeak.

I will definitely be interested to know, if you find out, what failed to cause the belt to shred, and why.

SS_Firehawk · 04-06-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Orestp

Hey Firehawk - the sucks - hope it all works out for you. When you say "get the stick pieces replaced" - do you mean take the SCs off and put it back to stock N/A?

I had one idler seize up soon after completing the build - but was able to fix it before it was anything more than a squeak.

I will definitely be interested to know, if you find out, what failed to cause the belt to shred, and why.

The alternator and stock tensioner pulley. The alternator pulley squeals and the tensioner pulley feels loose. The SC pulleys and belt on each side look fine. If it fails to perform after everything is checked tested, , then I'm ripping the $hit out and going turbo. I will have my power

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04-05-2014, 03:09 PM	#346 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	Car broke giving Hotrodz a ride just as I was explaining my lack of power. More details in a bit. Accessory belt is destroyed, no power steering, alternator not spinning and the pulley squeals, the passenger side SC is nearly unspinnable compared to the driver side (spins easy). Jenz and her BF are helping me immensely. I'm in contact with GTM. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

04-05-2014, 03:19 PM	#347 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Oh that sucks man. Fingers crossed she's back on the road soon. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-05-2014, 03:27 PM	#348 (permalink)
tturbo370z Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Az Posts: 622 Drives: 09 370z sport 6mt Rep Power: 127	Awww man that blows. Hope it's not too bad. __________________ JUST STUFF 800whp700wtq Tturbo370z 800whp build https://instagram.com/jdm_370z

04-05-2014, 03:56 PM	#350 (permalink)
Mr.Squeeze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keystone state Posts: 1,209 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 20152	Good luck hope the damage is not catastrophic __________________ Driven Motorsports Single Turbo 7675 T4 1.32 A/R 995WHP 780TQ

04-05-2014, 05:08 PM	#351 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	Car drives under its own power. I'm going to get the stock stuff replaced, see if it fixes everything. If something is going on with the car still, I'll have GTM transport it back to their shop. The rubber smell, extra rubber chunks I saw, and the continual drop in power oer time, things are starting to add up. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

04-05-2014, 03:33 PM	#349 (permalink)
octet Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: London, UK Posts: 305 Drives: 2017 Nismo 370z 6MT Rep Power: 3366	Sorry to hear that, specially after our conversation

04-05-2014, 08:26 PM	#352 (permalink)
SgtGoldy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,503 Drives: C63 AMG - LSD Rep Power: 650	Dude... Idk if I have the patience you do. I had my turbos replaced and it took 4 days. I btched everyday about how long it was taking. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ C63 AMG* LSD - Straight Pipe - EuroCharge v5 - Vossen CV7 - IG: @SuperFastYo

04-06-2014, 01:21 AM	#355 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	Yup exactly how I feel...but I have to say I'm glad that I met SS as he is as genuine a person you can meet. I can't wait to hang with him again. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk SS_Firehawk and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

04-06-2014, 03:23 AM	#357 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	Get the stock pieces replaced, test everything. If it's still messed up, he will transport it back to the shop and take care of it. I know his rep took some serious damage, but I've yet to have support problems with him. He even said he would tKs it right now as is, but it doesn't make sense to do that until the stock pieces are replaced. I'm crossing my Fingers to get the stuff replaced under warranty, but definitely not holding my breath. It can beeasily proved the superchargers caused the stock tensioner pulley to have some play in it (enough to shred the belt), and make my alternator pulley squeal. Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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