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10-11-2013, 01:21 PM
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We lost an entire space shuttle and her crew due to an ineffective/defective O-ring design... part cost does not equal importance... O-rings have critical roles. Terrible to see a QA miss from the factory like that.
10-11-2013, 01:56 PM
#77
Back to the the original topic, OP got a big surprise he wasn't expecting in engine repairs which involved unforeseen costs. He took it to one of the top guys in the Porsche repair biz and had an excellent experience(as most have in service, support, product). Now he can sleep easily and look forward to driving it every day. Glad it all worked out OP.
Bottom line is people might have issues with his marketing technique, self boasting, scare tactics, etc.(I certainly do at times). But if you have the money and want one of the best, I don't think anyone is gonna walk away disappointed(or even ripped off). Some people would rather pay extra for that type of security and track record. Different strokes for different folks...
Bottom line is people might have issues with his marketing technique, self boasting, scare tactics, etc.(I certainly do at times). But if you have the money and want one of the best, I don't think anyone is gonna walk away disappointed(or even ripped off). Some people would rather pay extra for that type of security and track record. Different strokes for different folks...
10-11-2013, 02:26 PM
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10-11-2013, 04:53 PM
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10-11-2013, 05:18 PM
#81
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Back to the the original topic, OP got a big surprise he wasn't expecting in engine repairs which involved unforeseen costs. He took it to one of the top guys in the Porsche repair biz and had an excellent experience(as most have in service, support, product). Now he can sleep easily and look forward to driving it every day. Glad it all worked out OP.
Bottom line is people might have issues with his marketing technique, self boasting, scare tactics, etc.(I certainly do at times). But if you have the money and want one of the best, I don't think anyone is gonna walk away disappointed(or even ripped off). Some people would rather pay extra for that type of security and track record. Different strokes for different folks...
Bottom line is people might have issues with his marketing technique, self boasting, scare tactics, etc.(I certainly do at times). But if you have the money and want one of the best, I don't think anyone is gonna walk away disappointed(or even ripped off). Some people would rather pay extra for that type of security and track record. Different strokes for different folks...
I am completely biased on all these topics because I see and deal with the worst of the worst and we very seldom work with simple issues. Funeral Directors see death daily and thats what they work with. They have to become de-sensitized to it and we do the same with engines. Each week we never know what new thing we are going to find. Heck in the past few days its been less about failure and more about huge new potentials from my CNC cylinder head profiles. Here's a little sample of what is to come :-)
Stock 3.6 M97 on the left. R51 CNC on the right. Development is so much more fun at levels well over 425HP!
10-11-2013, 05:38 PM
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This looks like an exciting thread.
Why all the bashing? Is it about car issues? Or people issues?
- Sorry, been using the search function for a few days now, reading a bunch of boring threads to get to know my new car. Found this thread, it was way more exciting than learning about my light switch issue.
Why all the bashing? Is it about car issues? Or people issues?
- Sorry, been using the search function for a few days now, reading a bunch of boring threads to get to know my new car. Found this thread, it was way more exciting than learning about my light switch issue.
10-11-2013, 05:54 PM
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I don't have an issue paying Jake's asking price for his product. It helped me sell my 996 in a 24hrs. I have pissed away more on stupid mods with my 996 than that IMS bearing...
10-11-2013, 06:05 PM
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I was in the bashing camp prior to needing him. He helped me out. My response is not meant to blow smoke up his a$$. The guy knows these engines........period. I'm with Chao.
10-11-2013, 06:37 PM
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I'm only a week into 996 ownership (2002 C4) with 90k miles. The car cost about $18000 so is very much at the cheap end. I have my fingers crossed but I only live 10 miles from the famous Hartech in the UK who routinely carry out full rebuilds and upgrades. I bought a cheap car as I factored in a $10k rebuild if it ever fails on me. If it does then I'll have a sorted engine in a car that cost $110,000 when new so is well worth the money to fix it, after all it's still that same car.
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10-11-2013, 11:58 PM
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10-12-2013, 12:32 AM
#88
Former Vendor
That was funny for sure, and now he has been on both sides of the fence.
Within the next year my online presence will diminish to zero in terms if forums and etc. I am looking forward to the change.
10-12-2013, 10:30 AM
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The O ring was's defective it was used outside of its design envelope. The engineer was telling everyone that the freezing temps the night before will make the seal leak but the higher ups were so confident in the shuttle's track record that they ignored it. Google GROUPTHINK and how it is a perfect example for Challenger. I'm willing to bet that the intermediate shaft bearing approval at Porsche had some of this happening too.
10-12-2013, 10:58 AM
#90
Former Vendor
The O ring thats in this position in the 9a1 has no problem with doing its job... The issue is is wasn't installed at the factory. I guess someone forgot to program that robot.