Kilo Racing 3 Rotor FD Conversion
12-11-06, 07:59 AM
#1126
Originally Posted by Karack
i'm pretty sure David isn't in the poorhouse, this is just a project for him but it is a project that is LONG overdue to be completed. most people think of tables like this as catastophic events, but when you have extra money set aside for such occasions it just doesn't seem quite such a big deal but frustruating nonetheless.
a pretty penny invested but still a car that will rival most cars in the half million dollar range when it is finally completed.
a pretty penny invested but still a car that will rival most cars in the half million dollar range when it is finally completed.
12-11-06, 09:19 AM
#1127
NorCal 7's Co-founder
David, I sent you a PM a minute ago. And I didn't realize that you are the original owner of this car. You have kept it in immaculate shape! I think what I'm looking forward to most is your reaction after you get a chance to drive it for the first time with all of the new goodies installed.
Zach
Zach
12-11-06, 12:49 PM
#1128
Originally Posted by BoostedRex
David, I sent you a PM a minute ago. And I didn't realize that you are the original owner of this car. You have kept it in immaculate shape! I think what I'm looking forward to most is your reaction after you get a chance to drive it for the first time with all of the new goodies installed.
Zach
Zach
Just PM'd you back.
I fell in love with the FD from the first time I saw one. I literally did a u-turn on the road to follow one to see what kind of car it was. After test driving one, I was hooked.
Bought it new in 1994 for $34,500, a ton of money back then. Was a gift to myself for meeting a key revenue goal I had for my company (www.tempus.com). I still remember the 45 minute drive coming home from St. Augustine. Had the sunroof open, the windows down, and the CD player blaring. My **it-eating grin was priceless. Still get that feeling today.
Can't wait to get it back. The "goodies" should be fun and keep that smile going. Latest goodies - Gotham's also installing the PLX sensors and guage monitors in the car.
12-11-06, 07:21 PM
#1129
David I have been following your thread since you started it. I am pleased to hear shes finally in some good hands. I am confident steve will do nothing but put you in awe with his tune. I am more than happy with mine. Good luck, and i hope you can finally get some better luck with the project. Oh, and get some video it that beast when you get her back.
12-11-06, 08:48 PM
#1130
Originally Posted by David Hayes
HWas a gift to myself for meeting a key revenue goal I had for my company (www.tempus.com).
Do you compete with Cerner?
12-11-06, 09:00 PM
#1131
Originally Posted by Mahjik
Hey David,
Do you compete with Cerner?
Do you compete with Cerner?
Cerner was always promising true enterprise capabilities but couldn't really deliver, at least as of 2004. Cerner would win business based on the large size of their organization. When I sold Tempus, I tried to get Cerner involved to no avail.Guess I should have asked you if you work at Cerner before posting the above, right? I see you live in the hometown of Cerner's HQ.
12-11-06, 09:03 PM
#1132
Originally Posted by Cgotto6
David I have been following your thread since you started it. I am pleased to hear shes finally in some good hands. I am confident steve will do nothing but put you in awe with his tune. I am more than happy with mine. Good luck, and i hope you can finally get some better luck with the project. Oh, and get some video it that beast when you get her back.
12-12-06, 01:22 AM
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Steve certainly knows these cars, but I've been pre-mixing Idemitsu with no OMP for about six months now with no issues....I believe it's a more robust solution to the apex seal lubrication issue, and pre-mixing takes all of 20 seconds at the pump...I also believe injecting four stroke oil into the combustion chamber contributes to deposits, my car always smoked like crazy when I got on the gas (when I ran an OMP)
anyway, glad to hear your car is on the right track, David....when are you moving to Asheville?
anyway, glad to hear your car is on the right track, David....when are you moving to Asheville?
12-12-06, 02:38 AM
#1134
Rotary Enthusiast
Originally Posted by KX500FD
Steve certainly knows these cars, but I've been pre-mixing Idemitsu with no OMP for about six months now with no issues....I believe it's a more robust solution to the apex seal lubrication issue, and pre-mixing takes all of 20 seconds at the pump...I also believe injecting four stroke oil into the combustion chamber contributes to deposits, my car always smoked like crazy when I got on the gas (when I ran an OMP
12-12-06, 07:22 AM
#1135
Originally Posted by KX500FD
Steve certainly knows these cars, but I've been pre-mixing Idemitsu with no OMP for about six months now with no issues....I believe it's a more robust solution to the apex seal lubrication issue, and pre-mixing takes all of 20 seconds at the pump...I also believe injecting four stroke oil into the combustion chamber contributes to deposits, my car always smoked like crazy when I got on the gas (when I ran an OMP)
anyway, glad to hear your car is on the right track, David....when are you moving to Asheville?
anyway, glad to hear your car is on the right track, David....when are you moving to Asheville?
Asheville is going to happen this summer. Will break ground by March. Looking forward to taking the car on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
12-12-06, 08:25 AM
#1136
Originally Posted by David Hayes
Guess I should have asked you if you work at Cerner before posting the above, right? I see you live in the hometown of Cerner's HQ.
12-12-06, 09:34 AM
#1137
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Originally Posted by KX500FD
I also believe injecting four stroke oil into the combustion chamber contributes to deposits, my car always smoked like crazy when I got on the gas (when I ran an OMP)
12-16-06, 08:15 PM
#1138
david, i feel ur pain.
it makes my mere 3 month wait with mazsport almost negligeable. my rx8 should be done with 20b by late feb-early march of next year. mazsport has kept a great rep with the rx8 community, so i decided to entrust them with mine. i don't know whether they're well known here too.
good luck! some video would be great when you get it back!
did you have any issues with traction while you had it?
it makes my mere 3 month wait with mazsport almost negligeable. my rx8 should be done with 20b by late feb-early march of next year. mazsport has kept a great rep with the rx8 community, so i decided to entrust them with mine. i don't know whether they're well known here too.
good luck! some video would be great when you get it back!
did you have any issues with traction while you had it?
Last edited by stickmantijuana; 12-16-06 at 08:30 PM.
12-16-06, 08:38 PM
#1140
Avoid Fuego Racing
My biggest surprise in all of this is Pettit. I am amazed they didn't get this correct in the first place. I have full faith in Steve, and I think he is prob the best in the business, but still thought very highly of Pettit. Other than Gotham or Pettit though, nothing surprises me in the rotary community anymore. So many HACKS destroying these cars now it's pathetic. And not just the paid "mechanics" but many individuals as well.
12-16-06, 08:54 PM
#1141
Rotary Enthusiast
Originally Posted by Str8Down
My biggest surprise in all of this is Pettit. I am amazed they didn't get this correct in the first place. I have full faith in Steve, and I think he is prob the best in the business, but still thought very highly of Pettit. Other than Gotham or Pettit though, nothing surprises me in the rotary community anymore. So many HACKS destroying these cars now it's pathetic. And not just the paid "mechanics" but many individuals as well.
I can not wait until you get it finished though...
12-16-06, 09:45 PM
#1143
Originally Posted by Str8Down
My biggest surprise in all of this is Pettit. I am amazed they didn't get this correct in the first place. I have full faith in Steve, and I think he is prob the best in the business, but still thought very highly of Pettit. Other than Gotham or Pettit though, nothing surprises me in the rotary community anymore. So many HACKS destroying these cars now it's pathetic. And not just the paid "mechanics" but many individuals as well.
Again, IMO - based on assumptions and what David has shared w/ us - I think Pettit should have never bothered w/ the Wolf unit, as that was one of the biggest holdups in David's car. And even if they had some business agreement w/ Wolf, once they saw it was going to be too much trouble, and was negatively impacting their ability to deliver to the customer as promised, they should have pulled the plug.
My $0.02,
~Ramy
12-17-06, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
I think Pettit should have never bothered w/ the Wolf unit, as that was one of the biggest holdups in David's car. And even if they had some business agreement w/ Wolf, once they saw it was going to be too much trouble, and was negatively impacting their ability to deliver to the customer as promised, they should have pulled the plug.
12-17-06, 06:26 AM
#1147
Originally Posted by KX500FD
good post...I think everyone would agree the Haltech was the way to go from Day 1
comparable? i think i'm going with microtech in mine and was wondering if people had good luck with that as well.
12-17-06, 08:51 AM
#1148
Originally Posted by Str8Down
Mahjik, I work at a hospital in Jacksonille FL near David, and we are one of Cerner's biggest clients.
It's a small world, right? I did okay so I'm not complaining
12-17-06, 08:52 AM
#1149
Originally Posted by stickmantijuana
actually, i just remembered you're from FL. why didn't u just take it over to mazsport in tampa? if something arises in the future, i think you'll find them more than competent.
12-17-06, 09:04 AM
#1150
Originally Posted by FDNewbie
I doubt anyone disputes Pettit's lengthy actual race experience, their attention to detail, or ability as rotary pioneers. But from what has happened, *it seems* (and I say that b/c there's no solid evidence here) that Pettit simply fell victim to prioritizing a business partnership over the wellbeing of the customer. And unfortunately, I see this pattern one TOO many times when customers with essentially uncapped budgets approach shops and tell them "I want the best, and price is not an issue."
Again, IMO - based on assumptions and what David has shared w/ us - I think Pettit should have never bothered w/ the Wolf unit, as that was one of the biggest holdups in David's car. And even if they had some business agreement w/ Wolf, once they saw it was going to be too much trouble, and was negatively impacting their ability to deliver to the customer as promised, they should have pulled the plug.
My $0.02,
~Ramy
Again, IMO - based on assumptions and what David has shared w/ us - I think Pettit should have never bothered w/ the Wolf unit, as that was one of the biggest holdups in David's car. And even if they had some business agreement w/ Wolf, once they saw it was going to be too much trouble, and was negatively impacting their ability to deliver to the customer as promised, they should have pulled the plug.
My $0.02,
~Ramy
Also, Cam was going to use the Links (sp?) EMS on my car and he had bullet-proof maps for this. When this was not available, this sent him scrambling. My understanding is he's now learned a lot about EMS systems and more about tuning them, but my car suffered.