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    Quote Originally Posted by SMOKDU View Post
    well if this was not a dig im sorry. i still think it was. maybe not to me but to someone. this was the sign
    I am sorry you feel that way but it was not the case
    I have help you a ton and thought of you as a brother, it was not a dig towards you or any one ealse
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    then go to bed and wakeup refreshed. ditch the fast for BS3 and never look back. whats another 3k at this point.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SMOKDU View Post
    then go to bed and wakeup refreshed. ditch the fast for BS3 and never look back. whats another 3k at this point.
    BS3 will not do what we were trying to do and it does not look as cool

    ps if its not fast better look cool GNX at pinks you said that
    Last edited by Dr.Buick; 05-03-2010 at 11:36 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SMOKDU View Post
    then go to bed and wakeup refreshed. ditch the fast for BS3 and never look back. whats another 3k at this point.
    $3k You putting up the dough? Besides it would be $3000 and have to rewire a SHIT ton of stuff.

    FAST will get the job done. They just need to do a better job of documenting/communicating the way the product is supposed to work. And customer service needs to be revamped all-together.

    Here is what needs to be done on the ignition side of things:
    - Buy new (or more likely used) LS2/LS3/LS7 coil packs for like $100-200 for the set
    - New coil end connectors on existing plug wires
    - Pull engine, make new coil mounting bracket and mount LS coils
    - Repin custom ignition harness to use XIM EST Outputs. Create new coil sub-harness(es)
    - Send in XIM to get warrantied. That, or if FAST can't get their act together I could just remove the totally fried inverter buffer IC inside the XIM. There is a 50/50 shot that the Murray warranty work would fix enough of it that the EST outputs would begin firing again.

    The latter 2 I can handle. So... basically
    ~$200-250 in parts
    - whatever he can sell the remaining good MSD blaster coils for.
    = Beats $3000 any day.

    The ignition issue is not the real source of Jim's frustration.

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    I have to agree with what others have said Jim. The car is way too cool to not finish it and enjoy it. Take a break for a few days. You'll get your enthusiasm back! We are all excited to see it run man!
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    Sell the bitch then hang yourself Jim. That is probably the best option.
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    Jim, you, Murray, Ron, and others have a ton of time, blood, sweat, and tears into that car. What you are trying to do is something that is cutting edge, and WHEN it works, will set the bar for others. You wanted this car to show off what you can do, as well as others, dont give up on that now. Take a break, go race some asa races, and come back refreshed and ready to go on this project. Dont let some asshat who buys the car off of you take credit for all of your hard work
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    Jim you build... break... and rebuild cars faster than I can put one together.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Myles View Post
    Sell the bitch then hang yourself Jim. That is probably the best option.


    Finish the car and quit your phukkin' crying-you are better than that.

    I think there are plenty of people on this website that deserve all the credit for building their cars, whether all by themselves OR with help. The shops they choose to help them deserve all the credit too, because NO ONE knows everything or can do everything "the best". If everyone did the same thing, this stuff would be boring. Just because we all have "our" people that help us out, doesn't mean "we" have all the answers. Mark, I am very happy you are getting your car where you want it, and with great help. You have worked a long time at it and it is paying off. Kudos to the people that have helped to make it happen. Wouldn't it be fun to be a fly on the wall of every shop or garage that has one of these "fast" cars in it. I am willing to bet big money we ALL share in the same problems, but our ego's won't allow us to talk about it. As I have said before, I am just a dummy with great help. It is great to win-there is no denying that, but the learning we do paves the path to that.
    I wish the best of luck to all and their programs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DR.FORD View Post


    Finish the car and quit your phukkin' crying-you are better than that.

    I think there are plenty of people on this website that deserve all the credit for building their cars, whether all by themselves OR with help. The shops they choose to help them deserve all the credit too, because NO ONE knows everything or can do everything "the best". If everyone did the same thing, this stuff would be boring. Just because we all have "our" people that help us out, doesn't mean "we" have all the answers. Mark, I am very happy you are getting your car where you want it, and with great help. You have worked a long time at it and it is paying off. Kudos to the people that have helped to make it happen. Wouldn't it be fun to be a fly on the wall of every shop or garage that has one of these "fast" cars in it. I am willing to bet big money we ALL share in the same problems, but our ego's won't allow us to talk about it. As I have said before, I am just a dummy with great help. It is great to win-there is no denying that, but the learning we do paves the path to that.
    I wish the best of luck to all and their programs.


    well said. GET R DONE.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DR.FORD View Post

    Wouldn't it be fun to be a fly on the wall of every shop or garage that has one of these "fast" cars in it. I am willing to bet big money we ALL share in the same problems,
    You mean this stuff dosen't just fall of the trailer and go fast.

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    Hell, my stuff always falls of the trailer...going fast well, thats a different story

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    Quote Originally Posted by Top Fuel Tom View Post
    You mean this stuff dosen't just fall of the trailer and go fast.

    You know Tom-If people only knew!!!!
    In my opinion, Tom you are one of the best-I just don't get enough chances to tell you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NitrousPig View Post
    Hell, my stuff always falls of the trailer...going fast well, thats a different story
    ^^^^^
    You Sir are the sheeaaattt!!
    Thanks again for all your help, and may I get some begging in for help on future racing endeavors!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Top Fuel Tom View Post
    You mean this stuff dosen't just fall of the trailer and go fast.
    It is possible. My malibu made it's fastest pass right off the trailer nothing set first pass on the car. But I know what your saying. it takes work.
    "My cars got miles.... Garage queens, that's your style"
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    Quote Originally Posted by DR.FORD View Post
    ^^^^^
    You Sir are the sheeaaattt!!
    Thanks again for all your help, and may I get some begging in for help on future racing endeavors!!
    No need to beg...I'm there to help anytime for people that appriciate it like yourself and some of my other customers.

    PS give me a call we need to talk about some $$$ possibilities

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    Its always something!! But a small price to pay for having basically a 1 of a kind ride.
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    Coop and I pulled engine to replace the coils, Suprise comming tonite
    "My cars got miles.... Garage queens, that's your style"
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    NICE !! That's what I like to hear.

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    Its just a matter of time now.

    special thanks to: Marv @ C&M performance 262-993-6605

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    Well got the car painted in 2 days after getting a earful from people. Has some little flaws, but at 200 mph who will see them .









    Last edited by Dr.Buick; 05-11-2010 at 08:37 PM.
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    Ten years ago if you had 500HP you were the man. Now days that means you bought a new car

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