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Old 03-22-2012 | 11:49 AM
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No need to be rude.
Sorry!!!!!!!!! John , !!!!!!!! BUT that would be a No , But please check back for any new udates in the far future ,
 
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Old 03-22-2012 | 11:57 AM
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Sorry!!!!!!!!! John , !!!!!!!! BUT that would be a No , But please check back for any new udates in the far future ,
Such sage advice from the sideline crowd without a dog in the hunt.

Think there's advice for this on the "short tube header" thread.

I emailed Stephanie.. hopefully she'll get a response out today and I can post where things stand.
 
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Old 03-22-2012 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrmiata
Such sage advice from the sideline crowd without a dog in the hunt.

Think there's advice for this on the "short tube header" thread.

I emailed Stephanie.. hopefully she'll get a response out today and I can post where things stand.

I don't have a dog in the hunt yet,,,,but I am VERY interested in doing this with my car. I just have not seen any updates in a while. good or bad.
 
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Old 03-22-2012 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by john book
I don't have a dog in the hunt yet,,,,but I am VERY interested in doing this with my car. I just have not seen any updates in a while. good or bad.
Well being the second prototype on the slate, I've probably got more anxiety over things than anyone else except maybe Tighed1. Scheduling travel time etc. But if you look at the history of developments for our cars, nothing gets done fast. Watching the pot of coffee brew don't get it there any faster.. If the Crossfire was their only project I could see quite a few "what's the deal"... but they do have a payroll to make and full attention to one prototype isn't going to fulfill those obligations. Believe me I'd love an update every time they turned a wrench on it, but that kinda falls into the ridiculous category.
 
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Old 03-22-2012 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Osofast2
NO !!!!!!!!
OK HOW ABOUT NOW ? ANY UPDATES ???????????
 

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Old 03-23-2012 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by bjames
OK HOW ABOUT NOW ? ANY UPDATES ???????????
What is this Jr. High
This is why some company's don't take projects serious because people have to call a hundred times, or ask stupid ?'s.
I like MrMiata have put money into this project.. And how many times have I asked about an update.....0! and how many emails or phone calls to corky about an update or timeframe, 0!
But just like Highschool the excitement is rising and the final result is sure to satisfy and worth the wait...

Lets focus on real ?'s and leave Corky and his crew alone so they can turn wrenches instead of being on the phone or computer....
 
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Old 03-23-2012 | 12:41 PM
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Hay !!! Don;t get me wrong here i;m just having fun with John Book here !! and John knows that , I hope it get done , we all would like see this get done , i will leave everybody alone now and move to another post LOL
 

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Old 03-23-2012 | 12:47 PM
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Think the header groups were looking for you.. Both the long and short tube.. your getting popular!

 
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Old 03-24-2012 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by crosseduphwy101
What is this Jr. High
This is why some company's don't take projects serious because people have to call a hundred times, or ask stupid ?'s.
I like MrMiata have put money into this project.. And how many times have I asked about an update.....0! and how many emails or phone calls to corky about an update or timeframe, 0!
But just like Highschool the excitement is rising and the final result is sure to satisfy and worth the wait...

Lets focus on real ?'s and leave Corky and his crew alone so they can turn wrenches instead of being on the phone or computer....
Who said anything about phoning or E-mailing. Not me, where did you get your information?
The question was asked on the Forum, that's not bothering Corky, that's
letting them do their work. It was supposed to be a 8 to 10 week build approx. and people are just looking for a update.
Corky and Stephane both said phone anytime. I called once to give my deposit. Read page 15 post 22. Page 7 post 22.
 

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Old 03-24-2012 | 12:13 PM
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LOL you guys crack me up!

Been doing 12 hours shifts 6 days a week so haven't been on.

Here's the UPDATE!

Hi DJ,
We are having more fun with this thing than you can imagine. When Mercedes put the Ceasefire together some diabolical engineer took it upon himself to be certain the aftermarket would need to rise to new levels in order to make a decent performance improvement. I think we’ve figured out enough by now to know we have them beaten.
We have mocked up several options without settling on what appears to be the obvious best. I’ve even looked at a single turbo mounted up front and run by only three cylinders.
The computer took a bit of learning on our part. Stephanie has been corresponding with OBD Tuning in Hamburg, Germany and they have been great help. It looks like they will take us on as one of their USA tuners. That should give us the backup we need for higher boost pressures.
Although we’ve tinkered with the fuel pressures enough to know the rising rate regulator will do the job, we’ve not installed one yet. Clamps on the fuel lines serve as very crude regulators.
None of the efforts to put the turbo up front have panned out. Unless we find the right combo next week, we will return to the rear mount position. A satisfactory cross over tube from the opposite bank is the biggest problem with the front turbo.
We put it back in running condition for a few days to finish two bread and butter jobs. Both will be delivered by Wednesday next. I’d suggest by Wednesday we’ll begin converting the rear mock up to real parts.
No idea of finish date yet. Let me run it under boost once and we’ll know what works and what doesn’t. At that point we can offer a reasonable finish date.
With work that will stay in place rather than trial and scrap stuff, I’ll keep you better informed of the details.
Best regards,
Corky
 
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Old 03-24-2012 | 01:20 PM
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Thanks for the breaking news! At least we know they are getting to the meat next to the bone now.. LOL. Just having a pretty good idea of how complex our cars are and the lights going out on the thread made for my concerns about "Did they hit a brick wall"..
 
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Old 03-24-2012 | 03:05 PM
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Ya tighed1 Thanks for the update.
 
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Old 03-30-2012 | 10:43 PM
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If anyone has had thoughts of being the second prototype car on this project please PM me. Be aware of being without your car for a few weeks for this.
I'll check back in tomorrow afternoon for any responses.
 
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Old 03-31-2012 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrmiata
If anyone has had thoughts of being the second prototype car on this project please PM me. Be aware of being without your car for a few weeks for this.
I'll check back in tomorrow afternoon for any responses.
I thought the second prototype was already selected???
 
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Old 03-31-2012 | 09:20 AM
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Sounds like you guys are about to be "boosted"... A lot of people have been waiting for this news for years. Glad the pros have taken this on....good luck NA crowd.
 
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Old 03-31-2012 | 02:28 PM
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I thought the second prototype was already selected???
I think he is implying that something has come up and he probably needs someone to take his place in line.....

Could be wrong though.

Still check this thread every day hoping for some signs of power results. I can handle everything myself with the exception of overcoming the fuel delivery issues, which is what I am waiting for on this project.
 
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Old 04-04-2012 | 03:57 PM
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The anticipation of this product is extremely intense. I'm already extremely excited and the darn thing isn't even done. Glad to see some new information.
 
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Old 04-04-2012 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MoparFreak69
I think he is implying that something has come up and he probably needs someone to take his place in line.....

Could be wrong though.

Still check this thread every day hoping for some signs of power results. I can handle everything myself with the exception of overcoming the fuel delivery issues, which is what I am waiting for on this project.
Lets put it this way, when you bail your best friends business out with a $4,500 dollar loan, and then find out he has tax and licensing issues it makes repayment something on the far horizon, which is not conducive to purchasing a turbo system. Since no one has stepped up for the position I guess it's going to be a waiting game to see who gets business taken care of first. Anybody want to buy a travel trailer that has been offered against the note?? Corky need one?.. Ain't life wonderful at times! Never dreamed I'd find myself in this much stress over something car related..
 
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Old 04-04-2012 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrmiata
Lets put it this way, when you bail your best friends business out with a $4,500 dollar loan, and then find out he has tax and licensing issues it makes repayment something on the far horizon, which is not conducive to purchasing a turbo system. Since no one has stepped up for the position I guess it's going to be a waiting game to see who gets business taken care of first. Anybody want to buy a travel trailer that has been offered against the note?? Corky need one?.. Ain't life wonderful at times! Never dreamed I'd find myself in this much stress over something car related..
If it was not such a drive and we did not have a road trip planned for the end of next month I would be all over taking your place to help you out.
If this drags into next month past our road trip I will see what I can do about the drive to Texas. I have a few friends there that may meet me part way and drop off the car for me. It is just a tons of maybes. Sorry I can not just say yes right out.

Plus don't they want an automatic for the second car?
 
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Old 04-04-2012 | 04:43 PM
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If it was not such a drive and we did not have a road trip planned for the end of next month I would be all over taking your place to help you out.
If this drags into next month past our road trip I will see what I can do about the drive to Texas. I have a few friends there that may meet me part way and drop off the car for me. It is just a tons of maybes. Sorry I can not just say yes right out.

Plus don't they want an automatic for the second car?
I'm thinking they really do. And believe me last week I was not real pleasant to be around after finding out helping him could very well come back to bite me in the @ss.. 10 yrs of close friendship makes it hard to have to funds in the bank to help and just say "sucks to be you". I just wanted to put out a call for possible replacement rather than it come time for my car, and me be short on full payment. Still hoping his situation isn't as dismal as lead to think, and at least 25% can be repaid. Guess I could see if Corky wants to keep my car for collateral on the balance due for an extra month or two...
 



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