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Jake_Dragon
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MAR 14, 04:13 PM
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You know all of this has nothing to do with what engine people choose. The problem is attitude, if I have a problem with Archie and send him an e-mail or pm he would answer me. I have sent Shaun several messages to just let it go and let me be, but there he is all the time pointing a finger at me, and what for? Because I have a V8? Have I called him out? Because I stick up for myself? He just seems to have a problem and has singled out people that like V8s.
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Emc209i
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MAR 14, 04:19 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by lurker:
archie has a business, and his livelihood depends on his reputation in the fiero community.
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That certainly shows through... Unfortunately when I step back from the situation I see poor quality of work, lack of performance, and a mask built around the afore mentioned product to protect it. Collectively of the above, I see little pride in his work. But I'm sure there's a market in the Fiero community for that.
Everyone makes mistakes I understand, but not everyone learns from them.[This message has been edited by Emc209i (edited 03-14-2008).]
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kyp
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MAR 14, 04:26 PM
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man i definitely think its time that this thread goes away im very sorry for bringing this up. archie takes alot of pride in his work keep in mind v8 swaps arnt the only thing he doesn his rebody kits are among the best in the fiero world. so do your searching b4 you say that he takes no pride in his work. thats an ignorant claim, how would you know what he takes pride in and what he doesnt. he tries to keep it simple and affordable not everyone has oodles of cash to throw around. i bet is he wanted to he could build the fastest fiero in the world easy, its just not what he does. keep thos kinda of comments to yourself
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Xanth
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MAR 14, 04:27 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Jake_Dragon:
You know all of this has nothing to do with what engine people choose. The problem is attitude, if I have a problem with Archie and send him an e-mail or pm he would answer me. I have sent Shaun several messages to just let it go and let me be, but there he is all the time pointing a finger at me, and what for? Because I have a V8? Have I called him out? Because I stick up for myself? He just seems to have a problem and has singled out people that like V8s. |
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Why is necessary to stick up for yourself against attacks from someone you have no regard for? If you don't give a damn about him, then why care about what he says? You can't win an argument against someone who is dead-set on arguing over nothing.
| quote | Originally posted by troyboy:
Shaunbag was posting on all of the vid's of my car on YouTube, At first I let the little nut sack pis me off but then I would chalk it off to immaturity and ignorance. So when he or his crew start sh*t I just think of this:
http://www.ladyofthecake.co...k/sounds/bastard.wav
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This is how I would respond to it, what does his opinion really matter? If everyone stopped giving him attention, all this crap would stay on RFT. Instead, we end up with stuff dredged up from Shaun's rants on RFT causing more issues here. He revels in the fact people go over there just to look at his posts then respond to them here. I do visit RFT, and for the most part even the people on RFT look on Shaun's rants with bemusement.
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Oreif
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MAR 14, 06:10 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Emc209i:
That certainly shows through... Unfortunately when I step back from the situation I see poor quality of work, lack of performance, and a mask built around the afore mentioned product to protect it. Collectively of the above, I see little pride in his work. But I'm sure there's a market in the Fiero community for that.
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Maybe you should step back and take off your "Shaunna glasses".
Poor quality of work? 3 years - No problems
Lack of performance? So 12 second car lacks performance?
That "mask" you think you see is just a smudge of Shaunna's BS on your "Shaunna glasses".
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avengador1
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MAR 14, 06:42 PM
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| quote | | I am not at all upset about the dyno numbers because I didn't give a Shi$$ in the first place and did absolutely nothing to get ready - no timing changes, no advance curve optimization (and I have an MSD digital distributor so that would have been easy) - again can't you people read or is it a comprehension problem. I also own a C6 that makes over 350 hp at the rear wheels and I certainly don't consider it a "handful" to drive - its fun. Once again, I personally feel like Shaunbag has invaded my privacy and he turned something that was supposed to be a fun car guy day into an ugly competition it was not. I spent the majority of my time trying to help and accommodate the kid with the 3800 turbo trying to stop leaks long enough so he could get it on the dyno, then the kid stiffed us for the dyno fee. this is not a simple argument among friends - Shaunbag haas an ageenda and I personally consider Shaunbag a wacko and a potential physical threat - what part of that don't you understand? |
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For not giving a Shi$$ it really seems like your feelings were hurt or you wouldn't be making such a big deal out of it. That is what I don't understand. You say one thing and then you're all upset about the numbers showing up in a video and call this an invasion of privacy. You then reveal a fear of Shaun, a person you have never met. He is a small skinny dude that couldn't hurt a fly and he's too smart to throw the first punch, so there is nothing to fear. He's all bark and no bite, but he might belly bump you if you do this to him first. 
You were at a public event, live with it or don't show up to any more public events. If you want privacy and secrecy that is the only way to ensure this.
Oh, and a C6 is built to handle 350 HP from the factory, the Fiero wasn't designed for this and requires modifications to do so. That is why it would be a handful with that power level. Stock brakes, transmissions, suspension, etc. were not designed for this level of power. Let's compare apples to apples, not oranges.[This message has been edited by avengador1 (edited 03-14-2008).]
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typhoon
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MAR 14, 06:47 PM
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Here is one of the several emails I have gotten from shaunbag. I have young kids in the house and they saw this crap. I cleaned it up for your viewing pleasure:
from: Shaun M Hammitt [smhammitt1@hotmail.com]
subject: RE: your fiero timeslip
sorry but even a 383 with over 400 won't get you there. And sorry but your tranny won't last 1 time with a 1.5 60 ft time. You would need to launch at 6k rpm with a clutch dump with drag radials on. Sorry but you weren't doing that.
Just because you have been racing for 30 years doesn't mean you can't lie. In fact you are more willing to lie.
Your timeslip is f*cking bogus and you are f*cking bogus. Oh no you know my ip. I am so scared.
GEt the f*ck off pennocks you lying h*mo.
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Emc209i
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MAR 14, 07:35 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Oreif:
Maybe you should step back and take off your "Shaunna glasses".
Poor quality of work? 3 years - No problems
Lack of performance? So 12 second car lacks performance?
That "mask" you think you see is just a smudge of Shaunna's BS on your "Shaunna glasses".
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Longevity does not qualify detail.
Yes a 12 second car is slow. And a complete joke to me, being that there are cars faster than yours that have half of a small blocks displacement and weight more..... But then again what would I know. I'd like to look at it through your lenses, but I can't say I would appreciate it more than mine.
There are some here, such as Troy and Curly, that make sure things get put together better than others. But if I want an engine swap I have more confidence in other sources. Back to my regularly scheduled program.
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typhoon
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MAR 14, 07:37 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by crzyone:
So the slip is from when you had a 383 with a carb? 400hp seems reasonable if the motor is built right. A 383 TPI won't have the intake capacity to run as fast in the 1/4, but would be nicer to drive. With the 60' you were pulling I have no doubt the transmission didn't last long. That is a hard launch. |
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It was about 4 years ago. I think it was my third run, I dumped the clutch at about 5500 rpm and the getrag let loose. Oil and chunks everywhere. My previous run was the best, I had Hoosiers on the back and they were pretty sticky. My Fiero weighed in around 2800 lbs.
Found this on the net. Possibly my motor was not quite 400 hp.
http://www.dragtimes.com/ho...+Horsepower+Estimate
Horsepower Calculator from 1/4 mile time, Trap Speed & Weight
This calculator will estimate the amount of horsepower a car
is generating at the flywheel from the car's 1/4 mile time, trap speed and weight.
1/4 mile time: 11.4
Trap Speed: 120
Weight of vehicle
with driver (pounds): 2800
Horsepower @ flywheel = 375.58HP
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Emc209i
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MAR 14, 07:44 PM
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One more quick thing I'd like to point out from my standpoint. I think its funny some of you can excuse the beyond bad for a poor excuse like Shaun. Furthermore, how horrible would it be if the object of Shaun's discontent were to be addressed. Shaun couldn't complain, although I'm sure he'd find something else, and Archie's market would go through the roof. It seems instead, Archie would rather argue the point than fix the problems pointed out by so many of the educated here. Professional business men don't do that. You're shooting yourself in the foot, because your market is going to dwindle over the years due to your unprofessional conduct.
Am I entitled to my opinion being part of this community: Absolutely.[This message has been edited by Emc209i (edited 03-14-2008).]
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