bTwix

Rodney's got something up his sleeve. Stay tuned ...

KN_TL

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Found some of this juice while picking up some DOT 5.1 for my clutch, so I grabbed it. I'll let you know how it works out. I had the dreaded 3rd gear issue so I hope it doesn't return. If it does, I have the GM stuff to replace it with.

bTwix

I had the 3rd gear issue as well and was using GMSMFM which worked great with all the standard bolt-ons and moderate power. Only changing due to extra power with the turbo. Did the tranny rebuild with new syncros, so hopefully 3rd gear issue won't resurface. Fingers crossed.

bTwix

Now that the ECUs have shipped out and clutch kit has arrived, my build should be wrapping up shortly. Have made a few additions: oil cooler, catch cans, fuel return kit, TL-S FSB (will run progress RSB on stiff), TL-S pads/rotors.

bTwix

Update: Build isn't finished after 2+ years in Florida, so I'm going to take the car back next week.

Hard to do after everything that was put in, but need to call it quits and move on.

PM me with serious all-or-nothing cash offers. Would really like to see someone finish this build.

Before turbo build:
- Aspec
- Progress RSB (on soft)
- short shifter w/ metal bushings
- RonJon Legend 18" w/ PZero
- AEM CAI
- UR pully
- Thermoblock spacers
- ProCats
- ATLP Jpipe
- ATLP base catback
- Tru S44/S500/Dynaudio242/IDQ10v3/SSLD6/PA11-HON2Y,
- BEL RX75+ remote radar/laser,
- SmarTire,
- TL-S tail + side, cleared headlights

Turbo build added:
- J&R turbo kit
- JnR clutch kit
- Engine build with pauter rods, new pistons, rod bearings, crank bearings, valve train
- TL 2007/2008 ECU w/ harness, re-key, programming, and Hondata reflash
- Boomslang harness
- AEM wideband
- AEM boost gauge
- eStreet Boost controller
- turbo blanket, vacuum block, ngk plugs
- transmission rebuid w/ sycros
- oil cooler, filter relo, fuel return kit, catch can, coolant overflow, air/oil sep
- battery relo with Odyssey PC1200 Dry Cell AGM to trunk w/ Summit kit
- UCM (cleaner than before) with new cowl
- custom radiator pipes, ingalls stiffy front
- new acura rotors/pads front/rear
- typeS FSB
- turbo revisions rebuild for smaller A/R
- Boomba racing check valve

Hi speed

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This is sad to hear. Is the car still with Rodney? I would try to part out whatever you can on the black market The turbo kit is worth a lot of money and I would hold out for the right offer on that if you can. If you can make a list of all the parts you have in the build in addition to the ones already listed, that will help to keep from leaving anything there.

bTwix

It truly is sad. Yes, still with Rodney. Maybe it's best to put the car back to stock and sell the parts on the black market. Trouble is the car is in Florida and I'm in Seattle and work is crazy busy right now. Guess I should have gone with a local shop, eh? Live and learn.

screaminz28

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Curious, what stage is everything at? Is it all installed and assembled, just needing tuning, or is it at point of disassembly and needs everything installed?

yungone501

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Two years? Oh my GAWD!

myron

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wow 2 years? that's just wrong. Good luck to you man

thisaznboi88

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wow 2 years without a car.. wtf? I would get pissy after 2 months.

Hi speed

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As inconvenient as it is, going down there it may be necessary to get all your parts back. As I'm sure you know, Rodney is very shaddy and defrauded a few members including Anil (Swoosh) who was helping him out with the group buys. I would be pretty concerned about getting the car back period and would want to account for every part I bought in person.

Did Rodney just stop working on it or where you trying to do something crazy that you lost interest in? It seemed like you were going to have a really nice car. Do you have any interest in have the car finished at a shop closer to home?
It's a shame to lose all this money selling parts very few are hard core enough to run without having been able to enjoy such a nice build.

thisaznboi88

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your car parts when to pay for his ferrari retail

Richie v6

Seriously?

Majofo

wtf is going on here? I heard Rodney had some personal issues that incidentally fucked over some members. Did he purposely defraud members for his gain? He seemed pretty genuine getting a kit together and helping out members with their builds early on. Now he's rolling in a 458?! Somebody clear this up before we head to Florida to kick his balls out of his mouth.

I hate cars

Retail? Rental? Does he own this car or did he rent it?

If this is not true, it's not good to try and piss people off. If it was my car and money missing and I saw dude bought a new Ferrari I would be in Florida in hours and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I have a feeling you're instigating.

thisaznboi88

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Not sure if it was a rental or not, but it was posted on youtube. Look at his channel.

Majofo

Don't throw fuel on a smoldering fire.

thisaznboi88

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^ throw meat instead and have a bbq?

Majofo

It's smoldering.. might as well piss on it.

screaminz28

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I just think its funny that Ferrari is in an Advance Auto Parts parking lot, lol.

Majofo

What's funny about that?

EL BAN

Did you have anyone locally in FL monitoring your build process for you?

Hope you get everything resolved.. Its not just the two years its the amount of money that went into this from what I read on this thread..

Looked like it was going to be a hell of a car.. Good Luck!

6spd-GERCO

Wow 2 Years, don't know how you did it! I feel like it's almost to late to turn back now. If I where in your shoes I would get it back to Seattle and take it to speedfactory racing to finish it up.

Majofo

I'm still kinda flabbergasted how it got this far.. hopefully you get all that you paid for.. equity in the car will never be recovered, even if you part out.

Chef107

I read through this entire thread getting more and more excited to see numbers and how it turned out and was so bummed to find out two years later it was never finished.. :/

OP, sorry to hear the news and I hope it works out for you in the end! Best of luck!

Majofo

There are other threads with full builds..

Chef107

I know. I've read a lot of them. Even ooo'd & ahh'd over a couple. There's a slue of great information here. I just like seeing different people with different builds and their own progression. Seeing what route someone chose versus another.