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Apr 1, 2010 | 02:09 AM

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im going to disagree with your disagree. IF companies poorly conduct service and put theyre customers through hell and back why should anyone cover their back? how is this looking out for one another? nothing pisses me off more then a mechanic or shop taking advantage of people.

I'm all for calling out shops with shoddy service. I agreed with HWND on the "slant" of the article as it's more of a rotary enthusiast's read versus a pure "tell me about the car" read.

Apr 1, 2010 | 02:10 AM

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wow man, what a journey, that's rediculous the amount of bullshit you had to go through. Hope it was all worth it in the end. Mind disclosing the final price of everything?

I did enjoy reading the article and looking at the pictures.

Let's just say it's hovering around the $100K mark. With proper planning and working with the correct shop, you could get this done for $30K for the engine swap.

Apr 1, 2010 | 02:14 AM

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Congrats on the coverage David

Apr 1, 2010 | 02:46 AM

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I remember hearing your story at the Gordon Manor. But reading this, my **** just exploded.

Apr 1, 2010 | 04:28 PM

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Davin.. I've always wanted to tell you that your avatar is kinda sickly looking. that girl needs to be fed and also needs a bit of sunlight!

...then again, maybe you're a Cullen?

Apr 1, 2010 | 04:53 PM

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Davin.. I've always wanted to tell you that your avatar is kinda sickly looking. that girl needs to be fed and also needs a bit of sunlight!

...then again, maybe you're a Cullen?

You sir have just lost your man card!

Apr 1, 2010 | 07:23 PM

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Fan of twilight and sparkly vampires huh? Jason say it aint so.

Apr 1, 2010 | 07:31 PM

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Keep your man card. I know exactly what I'm packing and who I'm married to! :-)

But yes, I think that ghostly white girl looks sickly.

Apr 1, 2010 | 08:35 PM

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Davin.. I've always wanted to tell you that your avatar is kinda sickly looking. that girl needs to be fed and also needs a bit of sunlight!

...then again, maybe you're a Cullen?

Apr 2, 2010 | 02:56 PM

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Keep your man card. I know exactly what I'm packing and who I'm married to! :-)

But yes, I think that ghostly white girl looks sickly.

I know who owns your man card now

Apr 2, 2010 | 03:54 PM

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I know who owns your man card now

back on topic please

Apr 4, 2010 | 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FDSeoul

Indeed a great little write up and Photos of the 3R beast. One thing is for sure, in order to really appreciate this FD and all it's attention to details gone into it one needs to see and touch this beast up and close.

For sure. In addition to DGRR, I was there for the photoshoot/rainy lunch with Scott and David. The story is more surreal hearing it, than reading it page by page over the years.

Then when David shows you the little things inside and out, it's like

Congrats on the spread, and my late post

Apr 4, 2010 | 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Punished

Half my article is a recap of Davids thread. How else do I tell his story? I can't make something up

. Not much an enthusiasts view, but how about a RX7 lovers view.

As for potshots, it is called the truth. There is a reason those companies are no longer doing business/changed locations. Bottom line is, if the companies did their job right the first time around, then I wouldn't have to write something negative about them.

Very True. Good job Scottie..

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^Much props to you Scottie for doing this. I really appreciate it.

Well done sir.. i give you a lot of props for sticking around with your project even after ppl ******* up and not getting your car right several times. i have to say that you are a very patient men.

Apr 5, 2010 | 06:35 AM

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Thanks for the compliments guys. It is a surreal story and one of perseverance. You going to make it next week to DGRRX Carlo? Looks like the Dragon will be open this Wednesday.

Apr 5, 2010 | 05:19 PM

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Thanks for the compliments guys. It is a surreal story and one of perseverance. You going to make it next week to DGRRX Carlo? Looks like the Dragon will be open this Wednesday.

i doubt it man.. i got too much going on and my ignition boxes wont be here on time.