Hey this guy took my car!
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Hey this guy took my car!
Yeap it's gone!
Gone to get a new Kleemann Super Charger and a few extra goodies.
I've had the others now it's time to try the best!
Tim
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Very nice. You won't be disappointed. I just wished that you would have heeded the advice given to you the first time around. Would have saved you a lot of headaches.
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Originally posted by Tezta
Congrats tim, are you gonna get some kleemann interior stuff?
Congrats tim, are you gonna get some kleemann interior stuff?
I'm having the Kleemann Speed Sensitive Suspension added, Pillar Pod guages (Boost and Fuel Pressure), and the S/C. That will hold me over for a while.
Tim
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Originally posted by tango
timmy so is the issue resolved btw u and HPS?
timmy so is the issue resolved btw u and HPS?
Even though they keep threatening to post there real dyno numbers.
I can't wait to post my Kleemann numbers!
Tim
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Get ready for over 400 HP at the rear wheel.... you're going to find out real soon that Kleemann is the real deal... I have no doubts that you will be driving that puppy home with a huge smile.
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Originally posted by Mach430
Don't forget a Valentine One!
Don't forget a Valentine One!
LOL
PS
I sent a "How To install a Radar Detector" write up to Mr. Vanos.
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Originally posted by Timster
That issue is history. They have done enough damage to them selfs on the forums. They don't need any help from me.
Even though they keep threatening to post there real dyno numbers.
I can't wait to post my Kleemann numbers!
Tim
That issue is history. They have done enough damage to them selfs on the forums. They don't need any help from me.
Even though they keep threatening to post there real dyno numbers.
I can't wait to post my Kleemann numbers!
Tim
by the way congrats
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Originally posted by tango
i mean did they repay you or what?!
by the way congrats
i mean did they repay you or what?!
by the way congrats
Thanks,
I'm really excited about the new system.
I'll post some pic's a soon as it arrives. Which will probably be late this month due to the shippers time frame.
Tim
Last edited by Timster; Feb 4, 2003 at 10:54 AM.
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Car shipping is a fickle thing.
It’s very difficult to get a transport company to commit until you have committed/paid.
Here's how it works.
You make a few calls and try and get a descent quote. You place your order. Then they put your request into a queue, basically waiting to be scheduled. This takes about a week or less. The transport company figures out who is where and where are they going.
Then they schedule your car for pick up, giving you only an estimated time of pick up with in two days. The delivery time can very depending on where the drive has to go first. This can be up to 14 days depending on how far they have to go and where. (Bigger cities are easier, small towns and rural areas are more difficult).
The drive usually calls you when they have an idea when they will be in your area.
In my case the driver called the day before and said he would be in my area between 7-9:00am. He showed up at 4:00pm. Delays due to fog and he picked up another car on the way. The cost was reasonable. Basically it will cost you a $1.00 a mile for an enclosed trailer and half that for an open trailer. If you want a specific time you will pay allot more money. Being flexible has its advantages.
Tim
It’s very difficult to get a transport company to commit until you have committed/paid.
Here's how it works.
You make a few calls and try and get a descent quote. You place your order. Then they put your request into a queue, basically waiting to be scheduled. This takes about a week or less. The transport company figures out who is where and where are they going.
Then they schedule your car for pick up, giving you only an estimated time of pick up with in two days. The delivery time can very depending on where the drive has to go first. This can be up to 14 days depending on how far they have to go and where. (Bigger cities are easier, small towns and rural areas are more difficult).
The drive usually calls you when they have an idea when they will be in your area.
In my case the driver called the day before and said he would be in my area between 7-9:00am. He showed up at 4:00pm. Delays due to fog and he picked up another car on the way. The cost was reasonable. Basically it will cost you a $1.00 a mile for an enclosed trailer and half that for an open trailer. If you want a specific time you will pay allot more money. Being flexible has its advantages.
Tim
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WOW Tim, it takes that long? If I were you I don't think i can wait that long for my car!!!!
I would just DRIVE there!!!!
I guess it's easier for me, Evo is just 25 mins from where i work...
I would just DRIVE there!!!!
I guess it's easier for me, Evo is just 25 mins from where i work...
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Originally posted by xyzpl
WOW Tim, it takes that long? If I were you I don't think i can wait that long for my car!!!!
I would just DRIVE there!!!!
I guess it's easier for me, Evo is just 25 mins from where i work...
WOW Tim, it takes that long? If I were you I don't think i can wait that long for my car!!!!
I would just DRIVE there!!!!
I guess it's easier for me, Evo is just 25 mins from where i work...
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Oh I know, but Tim still needed a transport service... I am using all my might trying not to drive to Evo and just drop off the car to Ben.... Must control the urges....
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Originally posted by xyzpl
WOW Tim, it takes that long? If I were you I don't think i can wait that long for my car!!!!
I would just DRIVE there!!!!
I guess it's easier for me, Evo is just 25 mins from where i work...
WOW Tim, it takes that long? If I were you I don't think i can wait that long for my car!!!!
I would just DRIVE there!!!!
I guess it's easier for me, Evo is just 25 mins from where i work...
It's Wednesday evening, my car was picked up on Sunday evening.
I just found out it's going to take even longer. The driver is in Fontana Ca. That's nowhere near Colorado Springs. It looks like another week added to the schedule.
Sleestack,
I'm using a contract serviced called AAAdvantage Transporters.
The truck is enclosed and is nice enough. I had my 996TT shipped from Huston by Exotic Transporters. Now those guys know how to ship a car. The trailer was spotless inside, but it cost twice as much to have it shipped.
Tim
