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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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idk im trying to get ben to give me a price quote on what it cost him to do a rebuild on a s4 n/a dropping the whole car off
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Old May 5, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Hes not really taking on new projects, just finishing the ones he has. He isn't very good at calling people back, but you have to understand he has people call him like every 5 minutes every day. No joke..I was at his shop and his phone never stopped ringing while he was trying to work. Everyone seems to think they should be first in line to have their car worked on or something. I will tell him to try and get back to you asap Boyee

He may get work done a little faster this summer since I'll probably end up doing some help around the shop for him when I'm done with school.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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^^pretty much... hes a full shop right now inside and out is packed
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Old May 7, 2009 | 02:55 AM
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i bet he always seems busy does he ever get a day off?
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Old May 7, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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He works 6-7 days a week. M-F he works on the rebuilds and bigger projects, Saturday he usually does smaller shiz like brake jobs or stuff people need done...that was awhile ago though..I think now hes just trying to get Hopkins and Fabians cars done asap.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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ill be up there all day sat and sun to help out if anyone wants me to send a message
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Old May 10, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SmogSUX
Hes not really taking on new projects, just finishing the ones he has. He isn't very good at calling people back, but you have to understand he has people call him like every 5 minutes every day. No joke..I was at his shop and his phone never stopped ringing while he was trying to work. Everyone seems to think they should be first in line to have their car worked on or something. I will tell him to try and get back to you asap Boyee

He may get work done a little faster this summer since I'll probably end up doing some help around the shop for him when I'm done with school.
Thanks for the lookout bro! I drove up to his shop last Tuesday and he took a look at my car and I will be going back up this Tuesday for minor things like swapping back my FMOC and checking the accessories/pulleys if they are linked to my engine vibration issues.

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^^pretty much... hes a full shop right now inside and out is packed
Thanks Fabian for your help too! Much appreciated!
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Old May 18, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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ya i wanted to ask how much was a rebuild on my motor at bens shop if anyone got a price on that hit me back. its a 7 n/a gtu
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Old May 19, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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s4 or s5
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Old May 19, 2009 | 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by FlyMothaFcker
ya i wanted to ask how much was a rebuild on my motor at bens shop if anyone got a price on that hit me back. its a 7 n/a gtu
oh its s4
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Old May 19, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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from what smogsux said its about 2k if its in the car
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Old May 20, 2009 | 01:42 AM
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I'll vouch for Ben. He may have trouble getting back to you but as smog said just consider how many calls he probably gets in a day. However if anyone cares about helping the club its him. He keeps his prices low and offers really great service and when you get your car back you know its good to go. When I had my motor rebuilt in my old TII it was about 2400 give or take with the motor in the car.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 01:59 AM
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well thats because it was turbo n/a is going to be lower
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Old May 20, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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i too will vouch for Ben, when i can go help out his phone litterally rings every 5 minutes. hes pretty busy tight now but give him a couple weeks and i know he will probably take your car in.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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yea i need to get it done but its on his time so waiting is no problem for me.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 01:29 AM
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its hard to convince idiots that the only way to get these engines started if they have blown coolant seals is pretty much a rebuild and i was just wondering if any of you people in the sac area has any experience with Checkpoint Engineering here in sac
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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I'm workin at Rotary Evolution for Ben right now..SmogGuys FD was finished and runs like a champ!

DinnerCoats Car is done, but we're trying to get it to pass smog..might need new cats

Workin on some dudes Black TII right now. Motor is out and disassembled...Tomorrow I'll be cleaning the parts off, while Ben does an oil leak on another FD or something..not 100% sure.

But yeah...progress is being made!
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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im not gonna lie my car does run pretty badass!

thanks Ben!
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 01:55 AM
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hey nick can you give me a quote since ben isnt on here for a s4 non turbo with a small street port and one without both in car drop off
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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I think he said 2200 without 2400 with streetport...lol been a lonnngg day.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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I think he said 2200 without 2400 with streetport...lol been a lonnngg day.
it must be hard being an apprentice. The only thing that you dont do is wipe his ***.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:00 AM
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it must be hard being an apprentice. The only thing that you dont do is wipe his ***.
That's your job right Wacko?
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:02 AM
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thanks nick if money wasnt a problem id be like when can he take it but since im low on funds its kinda hard im hoping within the next month or so to get it up there with my last AAA tow
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SmogSUX
I'm workin at Rotary Evolution for Ben right now..SmogGuys FD was finished and runs like a champ!

DinnerCoats Car is done, but we're trying to get it to pass smog..might need new cats

Workin on some dudes Black TII right now. Motor is out and disassembled...Tomorrow I'll be cleaning the parts off, while Ben does an oil leak on another FD or something..not 100% sure.

But yeah...progress is being made!
woo hoo! thats what i like to see, expansion!
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 01:52 AM
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