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Holy cow...Unneeded? Who is to judge what's needed? I was raised that food, shelter, and clothing were the only "needs" for a person and that everything else is a want. Amazing that someone with luxury items such as a Porsche and possibly a helicopter passes judgement on what someone's needs are. We all have wants. I recently purchased a very sweet 911 with one of Mr. Raby's engines because I wanted it badly. BTW, its a screamer with massive torque. Same with my nice house in Atlanta and private school for my girls, and my vacations around the world. I have lots of wants!! I bust my butt for my wants. You come off sounding like one of those wealthy politicians that thinks he knows what's best for the regular folk. The person I bought my car off of knows Mr. Raby a fair amount and he told me that Mr. Raby (may I call you Jake?) came from nothing up in the Georgia mountains to where he is today, after serving our country in the Marine Corps. Where he is today is holding status as a very successful, self-made businessman by being one of the world's best Porsche M9X engine builders. Why would he feel guilt achieving the American dream? I sure as hell don't. We should be thankful he takes the time to chime in to this forum. Jake, I hope you make as much money as you can and continue to keep this awesome economy going by spending some of the money we spend with you. Also, thank you for the free advice that you do often provide BTW.
Mr. Raby any guilt taking these guys' money to buy unneeded items? Your knowledge of building M96 engines would be ethical to charge ~ $100, not saying has to be done for free such as Mr. Hart giving no charge his very hard earned information about bore scoring etc.
Wow. Just wow.... You do realize we live in a free country? It’s one Jake and I have both spent time defending. Jake can charge whatever he wants for his knowledge and services, and you can buy them or not: your choice. But to intrude on one’s personal life and suggest they live it according to your demands is just plain offensive.
Pelican was bought out by ECS, which was acquired by a private equity firm. It is no longer the same business it once was. The story is well documented in other locations. A lot of parts businesses are being bought out by this same firm for their profits. In many cases they have removed knowledgable staff to maximize profits too. Select your vendors wisely too.
Mr. Raby any guilt taking these guys' money to buy unneeded items? Your knowledge of building M96 engines would be ethical to charge ~ $100, not saying has to be done for free such as Mr. Hart giving no charge his very hard earned information about bore scoring etc.
I tried "pre-ordering" with Pelican on Nov 8, by website and by calling, with no luck.
I then ordered online with LN Engineering, along with a some other goodies . Thanks LN for processing the order and promptly answering the questions I had. Great service!
Now I'm angry at Jake for not using my money on a tank. See, Jake, no matter what you do you really can't please everyone.
This is true and sometimes you can't please anybody. So do what you do and there will be those who understand and appreciate what you do. For those who do not...who cares...that is their problem not yours.
Now I'm angry at Jake for not using my money on a tank. See, Jake, no matter what you do you really can't please everyone.
Am guessing Jake has a large variety of steel rods with different hole sizes in them as well to go with the military hardware. Wonder if any are of the 50 cal size? Uhh Jake, If you do, that is something you should actually feel guilty about because I really NEED one.
I tried "pre-ordering" with Pelican on Nov 8, by website and by calling, with no luck.
I then ordered online with LN Engineering, along with a some other goodies . Thanks LN for processing the order and promptly answering the questions I had. Great service!
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to give you an update. Pelican Parts has corrected the problem on their site and everyone should be able to order the DVD series as normal.
You may need to refresh your browser if following the link below. (The ordering page should look like the attached image)
Please us know if you notice any of problem with pre-ordering.
All the best,
Bobby
Lead Producer - The Knowledge Gruppe/Rennvision
Mr. Raby any guilt taking these guys' money to buy unneeded items? Your knowledge of building M96 engines would be ethical to charge ~ $100, not saying has to be done for free such as Mr. Hart giving no charge his very hard earned information about bore scoring etc.
She just finished this long block last week. The biggest challenge was rocker arm geometry, and keeping her on task for 4 hours of trial, and error effort.
That's just cool, Jake. She is a very sharp kid and was very fun to chat with when I took the Engine Class! I hope my nieces are as willing to learn stuff when they get a bit older!
That's just cool, Jake. She is a very sharp kid and was very fun to chat with when I took the Engine Class! I hope my nieces are as willing to learn stuff when they get a bit older!
She's at my side here at the shop right now.. Getting ready to build her "Blockzilla" alcohol burning engine... It makes 8X the factory power, but we think it has more in it..
Last time I checked it IS a free country, and Mr Raby can do what ever he wants with his money. Everyone here owes him a lot for all the knowledge he has shared over all the years on this forum.
I was astounded the 1st time I heard of Jake Raby in 2008 when he was posting all his new found knowledge about M96 engines & how to improve them.
When he offered the 1st engine rebuild class I signed up as soon as I heard fearing this crazy guy might change his mind !
Jake, Thank you for your U.S.M.C. service and Porsche service!
I was astounded the 1st time I heard of Jake Raby in 2008 when he was posting all his new found knowledge about M96 engines & how to improve them.
When he offered the 1st engine rebuild class I signed up as soon as I heard fearing this crazy guy might change his mind !
Jake, Thank you for your U.S.M.C. service and Porsche service!
And tonight I'm prepping the training facility for next week's final M9X Engine Rebuild class. Over 1,000 attendees have passed through the class since you did, and some of the slides in the presentation are the same as what you saw.
Its time to move on into the 9a1 with classes, and my step by step, 15 hour engine rebuild video can fill the role of the M9X class very well.
It's a little bittersweet, but I am ready to take a break, and then roll out a 9A1 class in 2021.
It's hard for me to work that way, because I prefer detail. me and speed used in the same sentence when it comes to engine work don't get along. My 8 year old daughter disassembled an M96 and I only needed to help her with pupping apart the case halves, and removing the carrier from the engine. It's that simple to disassemble. ALL the time should be spent creating your own resource materials, using pictures and videos as you go, as well as "bagging and tagging" every fastener. It's the same with anything. Once I taught Ava these disciplines, she has used them with her first Go kart engines, her Jr. Dragster engine, her first 914 engine build, and the M96
Nope, not my department! I'm done, they can figure out how to sell them :-)
I'd prefer the DVD series.. Plus it comes in a really cool case with a picture of an ******* on the cover :-)
01-09-2020 | 04:23 PM
. Thanks LN for processing the order and promptly answering the questions I had. Great service!
