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Slowhawk · 01-30-2014, 10:09 AM

Just to be clear on my end.
This car came in only for a methanol kit and relocate the intake air temp sensor into the blower.
When we got the car Dan asked us to take it for a drive and see what we think. He just mentioned hearing it ping in certain area's and some gear whine from the back.

We decided to take it for a drive before working on it. Luckily we did. The test drive showed his knock sensors working pretty good in certain area's which can be fixed easily. what I didn't expect was the the clicking noise from the rear after the car got warm. It was serious enough to me that I almost parked the car and towed it back. During the ride the gear whine got pretty loud in some area's. Can be normal on raced gears.

We decided to put the car on the lift and check things out. Driver side axle had no play side/side. I messed with it a bit to make sure it didn't pop out of the CV. We verified the axle was too long and binding in the CV. Called DSS and they said send it in and they WILL take care of it.
Since the car was up in the air we pulled the other axle and rear to check out. Pass side axle checked out good. The rear was pulled apart, backlash was verified and in check. Gear wear looked ok. Pulled the posi unit out and noticed the bearing wear inside the races, then noticed the wear on the cap/case that shows it walking/spinning.
Measured the caps ect. got a .0002 interference compared to the bearing race. Could of been from the worn in case race, don't know.

After seeing that we decided to try another low mileage rear which is coming.

Right now we are just waiting on parts to come in. Keep in mind this car was only here for methanol and retune for it. 2 day job. Just turned into more.

HP Turbine · 01-30-2014, 01:32 PM

This is a quick drawing in did of Don so everyone can put a face to the name.

epstein · 01-30-2014, 02:15 PM

ANGEL EYES???????

TBone · 01-30-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nyny69

The info was posted so anybody getting work does there homework. Fwiw I have never bashed a vendor on this site or any other site ever. I've had a couple problems with some vendors and always chose to work it out privately. Just my style.

I still haven't named shop responsible leaving it to those that read the post to figure out. I'm sure there are those that never had a problem and think I just have sour grapes. It's when you do have a problem that's where shit get's real and goes downhill. I gave shop plenty of opportunities to make it right. I guess they took the high road because of there excellent reputation on this site. I'm just a little guy that can't hurt them.

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mikeyg36 · 01-30-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Turbine

This is a quick drawing in did of Don so everyone can put a face to the name.

HEISENBURG

I have a t shirt with that on it.
http://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Bad-H.../dp/B0084BBJ16

fab410 · 01-30-2014, 09:13 PM

hahahahha @Heisenburg & Meth

Slowhawk · 01-31-2014, 07:22 AM

Damn, I'm cute and tough at the same time.

Frans96ss · 01-31-2014, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by oachalon

+2, and i am in the cam shopping mode and you people just made my decision 10 times harder. I was all set, and now im

Not sure if you are closer to me or slowhawk but feel free to give either of is a call if you want to get quotes. I can arrange to have your car picked up and dropped back off to if it makes it easier

epstein · 01-31-2014, 11:25 AM

nyny69 · 01-31-2014, 04:11 PM

No bad news from the grim reaper aka Don in 2 days. But its also been sitting waiting for parts.

Don has kept me updated every step of the way.

Is that how its supposed to be.

Not use to that.

Slowhawk · 01-31-2014, 04:13 PM

It's still on my lift waiting for parts..
Been messing with that other car.

nyny69 · 01-31-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowhawk

It's still on my lift waiting for parts..
Been messing with that other car.

yeah, I know. I can feel a chub all the way from Ct.

Plus my phone is going nuts. Very nice numbers so far with his.

Chris82xx · 01-31-2014, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nyny69

yeah, I know. I can feel a chub all the way from Ct.

Plus my phone is going nuts. Very nice numbers so far with his.

I heard from "him" today too. Me and Matt were having a conversation then he decided to jump in. Although, Matt and I did have a good laugh at his expense.

nyny69 · 01-31-2014, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris82xx

I heard from "him" today too. Me and Matt were having a conversation then he decided to jump in. Although, Matt and I did have a good laugh at his expense.

Yup, he seems to be infecting everyone. I'd like to see how many texts he has per month.

01-30-2014, 01:32 PM	#86
HP Turbine Boosted Drives: 2012 1LT RS... with snails Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,455 View My Garage	where is my meth? This is a quick drawing in did of Don so everyone can put a face to the name. Attached Images __________________ IPS Twin Turbos, Corsa Exhaust, Ported Throttle Body. 461 rwhp 443 rwtq!! Cameron Hass.ani

01-30-2014, 09:13 PM	#90
fab410 @fabSSbuild on IG Drives: 2012 Twin Turbo Super Sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 864 View My Garage	hahahahha @Heisenburg & Meth __________________ AGP Twin Turbo, FAST lsxR manifold, ID850's, Squash Return Style Fuel System, ZL1 Bumper/Side Skirts/Hood/Carbon Insert, Havoc Rear Diffuser, PFADT Coilovers/Sway Bars/Adj. Tie Rods/Solid Subframe Bushings/Trailing Arms, Eboost2, SW Retro Chambered 3" Catback, R1 Concept Drilled/Slotted Rotors, 360 Forged Straight 5's, Matte Metallic Purple Wrap, Anvil Carbon Spoiler, Full AAC Lighting, etc

01-30-2014, 10:09 AM	#85
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,017	Just to be clear on my end. This car came in only for a methanol kit and relocate the intake air temp sensor into the blower. When we got the car Dan asked us to take it for a drive and see what we think. He just mentioned hearing it ping in certain area's and some gear whine from the back. We decided to take it for a drive before working on it. Luckily we did. The test drive showed his knock sensors working pretty good in certain area's which can be fixed easily. what I didn't expect was the the clicking noise from the rear after the car got warm. It was serious enough to me that I almost parked the car and towed it back. During the ride the gear whine got pretty loud in some area's. Can be normal on raced gears. We decided to put the car on the lift and check things out. Driver side axle had no play side/side. I messed with it a bit to make sure it didn't pop out of the CV. We verified the axle was too long and binding in the CV. Called DSS and they said send it in and they WILL take care of it. Since the car was up in the air we pulled the other axle and rear to check out. Pass side axle checked out good. The rear was pulled apart, backlash was verified and in check. Gear wear looked ok. Pulled the posi unit out and noticed the bearing wear inside the races, then noticed the wear on the cap/case that shows it walking/spinning. Measured the caps ect. got a .0002 interference compared to the bearing race. Could of been from the worn in case race, don't know. After seeing that we decided to try another low mileage rear which is coming. Right now we are just waiting on parts to come in. Keep in mind this car was only here for methanol and retune for it. 2 day job. Just turned into more.

01-30-2014, 02:15 PM	#87
epstein Account Suspended Drives: SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Transplanted from NYC..(ret. NYPD).Now in CT Posts: 904	ANGEL EYES???????

01-31-2014, 07:22 AM	#91
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,017	Damn, I'm cute and tough at the same time.

01-31-2014, 11:25 AM	#93
epstein Account Suspended Drives: SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Transplanted from NYC..(ret. NYPD).Now in CT Posts: 904

01-31-2014, 04:11 PM	#94
nyny69 Drives: 2010 IOM SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 1,397	No bad news from the grim reaper aka Don in 2 days. But its also been sitting waiting for parts. Don has kept me updated every step of the way. Is that how its supposed to be. Not use to that.

01-31-2014, 04:13 PM	#95
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,017	It's still on my lift waiting for parts.. Been messing with that other car.