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fishstix · 03-20-2012, 06:09 PM

Exactly. I run a business, too. In the hospitality business you learn how to manage things like this. Sure, it's not on the level of a $10,000 motor build, but just because the scale is much larger doesn't mean the responsibility is negated or downsized. If anything the responsibility on the service providers part is larger. We, the customer, are choosing them to do something big over the competition because we trust them. If they screw up they better make it right or they should prepare to lose a lot of business.

fishstix · 03-20-2012, 06:14 PM

It's funny because there is so much that goes on in the car community that is unsaid. There is a huge lack of transparency.

People just getting into the car scene generally go with the big names.
People who've been in the car scene for a long time don't.
There's a reason for this.

EPmike · 03-20-2012, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishstix

It's funny because there is so much that goes on in the car community that is unsaid. There is a huge lack of transparency.

People just getting into the car scene generally go with the big names.
People who've been in the car scene for a long time don't.
There's a reason for this.

Exactly, this is why I went with dino on my motor build. I can go see my car whenever I want and he has explained absolutely everything to me from how the engines are put together, how they work, and what steps he takes. Need more shops like SC.

Darksun280 · 03-20-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishstix

It's funny because there is so much that goes on in the car community that is unsaid. There is a huge lack of transparency.

People just getting into the car scene generally go with the big names.
People who've been in the car scene for a long time don't.
There's a reason for this.

But like you explained a smaller company would possibly go bankrupt over one fuck up. Hence why a big name is safer from a coverage and insurance standpoint.

chetrickerman · 03-20-2012, 06:35 PM

I really wish you the best of luck Nathan.

But, I really doubt that the shop that built your engine will warrant it or do any work for free. If they were the only ones that built it, installed parts, tuned it, then yes, they should warrant your engine no problem. But there have been multiple people that have worked on and tuned the car.

I am really sorry. That car ran good and pulled like hell.

Let me know if you need any help.

trick3d · 03-20-2012, 06:44 PM

Time to hear what shop do we know to stay away. Since even Chet doesn't trust em.

fishstix · 03-20-2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darksun280

But like you explained a smaller company would possibly go bankrupt over one fuck up. Hence why a big name is safer from a coverage and insurance standpoint.

I wasn't just talking about motor builds. Don't even get me started on tunes LOL

nkbourgeois · 03-20-2012, 06:45 PM

Thanks guys, as far as the fuel issue goes i have been wondering if they are related as well. The problem is that I cannot figure out what could be wrong with the fuel system besides something being wrong with the pressure in my intake manifold. The motor was tuned by the shop they referred me to and was never abused.
The fact of the matter is the entire set up was built by them, it was basically stock when it got there. I have been having issues ever since the build, and the majority of the time i've had it back it has been either sitting in my garage, or at the shop they told me to go to. All the work that has been done since has been in vain to fix a problem that started as soon as i got the car back. Tobz told me that the car was lean in the top end for some reason when i brought it in the first time, so we tuned it down a bit and i stayed out of the high rpms. I had to go buy another car so that i wouldnt hurt this one by driving it and pulled it apart to find the pistons thrashed on the sides but they have no pock marks or signs of harsh conditions on the top...

trick3d · 03-20-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishstix

I wasn't just talking about motor builds. Don't even get me started on tunes LOL

Don't even touch tunes. People get very sensitive about that subject.

GL OP hopefully something comes to light regarding the issues.

nkbourgeois · 03-20-2012, 06:53 PM

thanks, we will see how this all unfolds. I should have kept my cj-7.. it would have run for another millennia at least..

03-20-2012, 06:35 PM	#25
chetrickerman [Music Mod] [FS Mod] [E-Tuner] Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (100) Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 12,253	I really wish you the best of luck Nathan. But, I really doubt that the shop that built your engine will warrant it or do any work for free. If they were the only ones that built it, installed parts, tuned it, then yes, they should warrant your engine no problem. But there have been multiple people that have worked on and tuned the car. I am really sorry. That car ran good and pulled like hell. Let me know if you need any help. __________________ < 3000 lb Evo 10 w/ full tank Interested in Sakura Performance parts? shoot me a pm RIP mlomker PM me if you are interested in a E-Tune or Road tune

03-20-2012, 06:44 PM	#26
trick3d Forum Addict Join Date: May 2011 iTrader: (0) Location: Socal Posts: 5,824	Time to hear what shop do we know to stay away. Since even Chet doesn't trust em. __________________ 2010 Stock Evo X SE Mods: RS Fog Delete, Unicorn Blood Injection.

03-20-2012, 06:45 PM	#28
nkbourgeois Just Spooling Up Join Date: Nov 2010 iTrader: (100) Location: Boulder Co Posts: 516	Thanks guys, as far as the fuel issue goes i have been wondering if they are related as well. The problem is that I cannot figure out what could be wrong with the fuel system besides something being wrong with the pressure in my intake manifold. The motor was tuned by the shop they referred me to and was never abused. The fact of the matter is the entire set up was built by them, it was basically stock when it got there. I have been having issues ever since the build, and the majority of the time i've had it back it has been either sitting in my garage, or at the shop they told me to go to. All the work that has been done since has been in vain to fix a problem that started as soon as i got the car back. Tobz told me that the car was lean in the top end for some reason when i brought it in the first time, so we tuned it down a bit and i stayed out of the high rpms. I had to go buy another car so that i wouldnt hurt this one by driving it and pulled it apart to find the pistons thrashed on the sides but they have no pock marks or signs of harsh conditions on the top... __________________ ams fmic,ams upper and lower ic piping,ams intake pipe with maf housing,tomei poncam,cbrd bbx turbo+oil feed line, fic 1100cc injectors, modded walbro 255 fuel pump,act clutch kit, manley platinum series lightweight pistons, manley turbo tuff I-beam connecting rods, hks sparks, perrin electronic boost control, Invidia turbo back exhaust with test pipe, running on an e85 502 awhp-mustang dyno

03-20-2012, 06:53 PM	#30
nkbourgeois Just Spooling Up Join Date: Nov 2010 iTrader: (100) Location: Boulder Co Posts: 516	thanks, we will see how this all unfolds. I should have kept my cj-7.. it would have run for another millennia at least.. __________________ ams fmic,ams upper and lower ic piping,ams intake pipe with maf housing,tomei poncam,cbrd bbx turbo+oil feed line, fic 1100cc injectors, modded walbro 255 fuel pump,act clutch kit, manley platinum series lightweight pistons, manley turbo tuff I-beam connecting rods, hks sparks, perrin electronic boost control, Invidia turbo back exhaust with test pipe, running on an e85 502 awhp-mustang dyno

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03-20-2012, 06:09 PM	#21
fishstix Forum Addict Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (100) Posts: 5,505	Exactly. I run a business, too. In the hospitality business you learn how to manage things like this. Sure, it's not on the level of a $10,000 motor build, but just because the scale is much larger doesn't mean the responsibility is negated or downsized. If anything the responsibility on the service providers part is larger. We, the customer, are choosing them to do something big over the competition because we trust them. If they screw up they better make it right or they should prepare to lose a lot of business.

03-20-2012, 06:14 PM	#22
fishstix Forum Addict Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (100) Posts: 5,505	It's funny because there is so much that goes on in the car community that is unsaid. There is a huge lack of transparency. People just getting into the car scene generally go with the big names. People who've been in the car scene for a long time don't. There's a reason for this.

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