pc85 Posted June 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Good news,the bozo has a new partner that seems to be a stand up guy and sounds like he knows what he's doing. He called me last night with an update. The grinding sound was from the flywheel and some other internal damage probably from pushing the car too hard on the dyno. He may have to pull the engine and replace what ever needs fixing and will go over all the electrical issues (has a degree in electrical engineering) and gaurentees that everything will be 100%. He wants to make good on the work done and will not charge me for any of the aditional work. Fingers crossed, this may be the miracle I needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Good luck ! Great news hope they stick to their word as well.keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I hope it all works out for you man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technology Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Crazy story. I can't believe you were about to get screwed over like that. It's hard to do your own work, but more often than not, with a rare/unknown car, it's better to handle it yourself. Renting space to store it and work on it was how I did it for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZacMan Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Excellent news! Really hope the new guy performs better than the last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc85 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Excellent news! Really hope the new guy performs better than the last! He can't be any worse LOL, but I think he'll get things squared away. And to all those who have chimed in, thanks for all the positive support and input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 i hope he does. it will be a sigh of relief once you get back in to your hands and get to drive it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 How is all this coming along now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc85 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 Going to call him today see what the status is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 That's good just stay on top of the situation and get that solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 What's the status with the car PC 85? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Harps Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Wow, I just read this entire thread from start to here and it was like reading a good book haha. I really hope you don't give up on it! That engine bay looks amazing, I hope my 85's looks half as nice as that one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc85 Posted October 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) After a llllllllllllllllot of reflection and soul searching and the @#$hole owner of Mt Airy motors pissing me off one last time, I told them I wasn't going to pick up the car. I decided to save the $5,300 from the original outstanding bill plus the $8-10K I was going to put into her for radio and paint and just move on. Like Clint Eastwood always said "A man has to know his limitations" and I guess I reached mine. This is what my ride looks like now:http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab51/pc85dr/IMG_1409_zpscd22cfa4.jpgDon't know why but I can't downloads pics like before? Edited October 13, 2013 by pc85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Can't see the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Damn. Edited December 31, 2013 by Colinturbo88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc85 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Should be, they can't do much with it. I still have the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc85 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Can't see the picturesIt had been a while since i posted anything I forgot what link to use. Edited October 13, 2013 by pc85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 YES they can they can put a mechanics lien against the car or part that thing out.How long have ya walked away from it? If it was just the motor u could have shippedthat out to dad and got that corrected or unless it was the management system thatwas the main problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 If you still have any interest, I would recommend taking it to York Automotive in Mt. Airy. I believe they do some performance work and they also have a dyno. I would say we could try and help you but we are just a repair shop with no tuning experience or anything like that. They are located on Main Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Hey PC85 did ya ever get in touch with maxboost to see what he thinks or has to say about the car issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc85 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 YES they can they can put a mechanics lien against the car or part that thing out.How long have ya walked away from it? If it was just the motor u could have shippedthat out to dad and got that corrected or unless it was the management system thatwas the main problem. Picked up the Genesis 9-6-11, so I walked away from it 5 weeks ago. Wasn't the motor, it was the ECU. That's why I took it down in the first place, they were supposed to be Haltech tuners. They lost the guy doing the tune then grandpa Fred (owner) thought he could get it running right by throwing everything possible at it: new MSD ignition, Tach adapter, air control motor, external MAP sensor, new fuel injectors and the biggest wiring mess you can ever imagine. Needless to say after all the s#$t a*^ hole Fred threw at it, all I got was an electrical short, and engine that wouldn't start, a demolished brand new Fidanza and a blown bottom end with bearing damage!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc85 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 If you still have any interest, I would recommend taking it to York Automotive in Mt. Airy. I believe they do some performance work and they also have a dyno. I would say we could try and help you but we are just a repair shop with no tuning experience or anything like that. They are located on Main Street.Thanks but a little too late to go back now. Just for kicks, swing by the shop and see whats up with the car. You can be my spy, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc85 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hey PC85 did ya ever get in touch with maxboost to see what he thinks or has to say about the car issues?Yeah, sent him an email with the status of the tune, said the everything was total B.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc85 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) My long tortures journey to have the dream 'quest has come to an end. I felt like I was chasing the gold pot at the end of the rainbow. Once again, I can't stress this enough these cars are strictly DIY projects. Good luck with all the restos and rebuilds out there, it was fun while it lasted, so long. Edited October 16, 2013 by pc85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 PM'D ya man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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