My experiences with Owen Priest and Advanced Racing Dynamics VERY LONG AND VERY BAD
10-16-2006, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jdoyle
do you have a phone number or some way for me to contact them?
do a google search for "texas attorney general" they can put a beat down, and it wont cost you a thing. Let owen know that you are going to be contacting them, and that he still has a chance to make things right. if not theres no telling what kind of wrath the attorney generals office will inflict.
10-16-2006, 05:40 PM
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Im not sure Ive ever heard of anything good coming out of that place. I think someone around Houston is running a stck LT1 replacment that works fine, but anything more than that, wont get to the grocery store.
The guys over at LME are top notch. Also, G-Force will take car of ya. Mike posted in here earlier too.
The guys over at LME are top notch. Also, G-Force will take car of ya. Mike posted in here earlier too.
10-16-2006, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 1LSWON
and it sure is fast.Thomas
Sorry to say, but its fast enough. Im not trying to put down 500+ rwhp anyways. on gas yea, but not on motor.
It doesnt matter anyway, No one ever wants to race on teh streets, specally from digs. They all complain about breaking something or not hooking up BFS. is all i have to say.
Sorry that i dont have millions of dollars to spend on my car like yours. And im prob half the age you are. So shut the **** up.
Just perusing through the thread LOL
10-16-2006, 07:09 PM
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well the motor has been in (thanks anyways mikey!!)for about 1500 miles with a super badass tune 
and has been running better than i could have imagined (THANKS LME AND T56REBUILDS), i have recently developed some sort of electrical problem:
i was drivin on saturday night on i-35 right outside of texas state university and then the gauges went crazy, started bucking and chucking all crazy and then it just died.
anyone have any idea what could be wrong? i would check the grounds but i dont have any tools with me that could help out.
Anyone in the San Marcos/ATX/SA area available to lend a tech junkie a helping hand and some tools?? I would really appreciate any help guys!
and has been running better than i could have imagined (THANKS LME AND T56REBUILDS), i have recently developed some sort of electrical problem:i was drivin on saturday night on i-35 right outside of texas state university and then the gauges went crazy, started bucking and chucking all crazy and then it just died.
anyone have any idea what could be wrong? i would check the grounds but i dont have any tools with me that could help out.
Anyone in the San Marcos/ATX/SA area available to lend a tech junkie a helping hand and some tools?? I would really appreciate any help guys!
10-16-2006, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by treysoucie
do a google search for "texas attorney general" they can put a beat down, and it wont cost you a thing. Let owen know that you are going to be contacting them, and that he still has a chance to make things right. if not theres no telling what kind of wrath the attorney generals office will inflict.
i will be doing this just as quick as i can, thank you very much for the advice!
10-16-2006, 08:18 PM
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I had not even heard about ARD until i met this guy that works there. he kept talking random bullshit like, easy RWD civic conversions, ALL STOCK C6Z06 are SUPERCHARGED, best LS1 shop in houston... yada yada yada... so i walked away and never thought about that shop ever again.
10-16-2006, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Saad06
I had not even heard about ARD until i met this guy that works there. he kept talking random bullshit like, easy RWD civic conversions, ALL STOCK C6Z06 are SUPERCHARGED, best LS1 shop in houston... yada yada yada... so i walked away and never thought about that shop ever again.
haha wtf
10-16-2006, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by crAzy95Z28
It doesnt matter anyway, No one ever wants to race on teh streets, specally from digs. They all complain about breaking something or not hooking up BFS. is all i have to say.
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Right here bro. Lets set somting up
Stock GT on a small shot of dope...
10-16-2006, 09:50 PM
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Sorry to hear about all the trouble. It seems to be system wide in the aftermarket performance business. Most shops want to do well, but the problem is they just do not understand good customer service and the value of standing behind their work or even better yet getting it done right the first time. If we ever get a real professional shop in Houston that has the technical knowledge and great customer service they will make a fortune. How do I know? I have at least 4 cars that are in the aftermarket performance category and I have had both good and not so good experiences.
However, if you are looking for an engine builder and you are willing to pay to have it done correct the first time I have had great luck at Griggs Performance Engines on Hardy Road in spring. So far he has built me 3 engines ranging from 500 horsepower to 1040 Horsepower and I have had absolutley no mechanical problems at all. I can aggressivley recommend Griiggs. Just ask for Tim.
However, if you are looking for an engine builder and you are willing to pay to have it done correct the first time I have had great luck at Griggs Performance Engines on Hardy Road in spring. So far he has built me 3 engines ranging from 500 horsepower to 1040 Horsepower and I have had absolutley no mechanical problems at all. I can aggressivley recommend Griiggs. Just ask for Tim.
10-16-2006, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jdoyle
i wish i could, but i dont have any money for a lawyer.
10-16-2006, 11:24 PM
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I was actually considering them when looking for someone to install my heads/cam etc. Now I know to avoid them like the ******* plague.
The third gens arent bad to work on yourself, worked on a great many. Prety much no shop works on them, kinda like how the LT1 cars are becoming.
10-16-2006, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 00TAProject
If you to take them to court with wa reputable lawyer and you win, you wouldnt pay, let me rephrase that you shouldn't have to pay anything, ARD would have to flip the bill on everything including court cost and lawyer fees.....It's free to talk to them and see if you have a case.
and if you lose your lawyer have to pay..SO most lawyers will not take these kinds of cases...
10-17-2006, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by K.T.
Right here bro. Lets set somting up
Stock GT on a small shot of dope...
Stock GT on a small shot of dope...
My name was Randy. ANd you raced that guy from outside of your car and chased him down, but still lost lol. It was some 4 banger.
and if you want to set something up. It will be heads up dig gas on gas!!
and too bad if you are still on street tires.