Thanks Vette Doctors!!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Suffolk, Long Island NY
Thanks Vette Doctors!!
A couple of months ago The Vette Doctors put a 3.90 rear in my car. Last week I finally had enough miles on it to be considered broken in. On my way to work I leaned into it from a 50 mph roll, but something didn't seem right afterwords. After I slowed down I noticed the rear end was making a loud roaring noise. After all the patience I had to break it in properly(500 miles), one romp on the gas ruined the rear. Needless to say, I was annoyed and frustrated. 
The next morning I call Carmen and tell him what happend. After listening to his regular ball breaking routine, he tells me to drop it off next week.
I finally had an opportunity to drop it off last wednesday afternoon. I was told that he'd have to remove the rear, send it back to the builder, and have to wait for the builder's opinion if it was a faulty rear or not. Then he'd rebuild it and send it back.
The next morning I get a phone call saying the car was done!
I was shocked, I wasn't expecting it for another week or so. Plus, instead of having to pick it up from the shop, he left it at his home for me to pick up, which is a good 20+ minutes closer!
Thanks again for the awesome customer service!
The next morning I call Carmen and tell him what happend. After listening to his regular ball breaking routine, he tells me to drop it off next week.
I finally had an opportunity to drop it off last wednesday afternoon. I was told that he'd have to remove the rear, send it back to the builder, and have to wait for the builder's opinion if it was a faulty rear or not. Then he'd rebuild it and send it back.
The next morning I get a phone call saying the car was done!
I was shocked, I wasn't expecting it for another week or so. Plus, instead of having to pick it up from the shop, he left it at his home for me to pick up, which is a good 20+ minutes closer!Thanks again for the awesome customer service!
Le Mans Master
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From: Southern Maryland Maryland
Originally Posted by Face
A couple of months ago The Vette Doctors put a 3.90 rear in my car. Last week I finally had enough miles on it to be considered broken in. On my way to work I leaned into it from a 50 mph roll, but something didn't seem right afterwords. After I slowed down I noticed the rear end was making a loud roaring noise. After all the patience I had to break it in properly(500 miles), one romp on the gas ruined the rear. Needless to say, I was annoyed and frustrated.
The next morning I call Carmen and tell him what happend. After listening to his regular ball breaking routine, he tells me to drop it off next week.
I finally had an opportunity to drop it off last wednesday afternoon. I was told that he'd have to remove the rear, send it back to the builder, and have to wait for the builder's opinion if it was a faulty rear or not. Then he'd rebuild it and send it back.
The next morning I get a phone call saying the car was done! I was shocked, I wasn't expecting it for another week or so. Plus, instead of having to pick it up from the shop, he left it at his home for me to pick up, which is a good 20+ minutes closer!
Thanks again for the awesome customer service!
The next morning I call Carmen and tell him what happend. After listening to his regular ball breaking routine, he tells me to drop it off next week.
I finally had an opportunity to drop it off last wednesday afternoon. I was told that he'd have to remove the rear, send it back to the builder, and have to wait for the builder's opinion if it was a faulty rear or not. Then he'd rebuild it and send it back.
The next morning I get a phone call saying the car was done!
I was shocked, I wasn't expecting it for another week or so. Plus, instead of having to pick it up from the shop, he left it at his home for me to pick up, which is a good 20+ minutes closer!Thanks again for the awesome customer service!
Phil
Le Mans Master
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Spencer, how's it going. Saw your car there Thursday when I was picking up mine with the new clutch and Shift light. Good luck on the tune. Should be a new car when Carmen is done.
Good luck and let us know how it turns out. I would also suggest you accompany us to the Aug 5th Show and Go at E-town so we can see in person how she runs
Ed
Good luck and let us know how it turns out. I would also suggest you accompany us to the Aug 5th Show and Go at E-town so we can see in person how she runs
Ed
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Originally Posted by Pewtavert
I'm there getting tuned right now. I need some of that lovin as well. Maybe drop the car off in Staten Island?
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Le Mans Master
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Figures to be my luck that it will be 95+ degrees everyday next week while getting tuned. Carmen may just end up sitting in the drivers' seat with the A/C on and the tunes pumping.
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I have talked to a couple of rearend guys, for some reason the 3.90 sets seem to be of low quality or something, lots of noisy sets this rear guy I talked to didnt like using the 3.90s for that reason
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St. Jude Donor '12
Originally Posted by feeder82
I have talked to a couple of rearend guys, for some reason the 3.90 sets seem to be of low quality or something, lots of noisy sets this rear guy I talked to didnt like using the 3.90s for that reason
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Originally Posted by fastdriver1
Have a date with Carmen on August 21 for a dyno tune. Rumor has it that he's the best. I always like the best!
P.S. Their "rep" is why I'll drive 500 miles for a tune!
P.S. Their "rep" is why I'll drive 500 miles for a tune!
fastdriver>> I did a 900 mile round trip and would do it again in a heartbeat. These guys are consumate professionals AND Carmen is quite an entertainer! Biggest drawback is that QUIMBO hangs around
I'm ready Marshall
Drifting
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Mike I really havent been hanging around the shop much lately Im to busy watching my grandson. But if you should have the need for some new mods done by the Doc's I will be sure to show up when you arrive and BUST YOUR ***** . Take care buddy
Quimbo AND GRANDSON OF QUIMBO
SEEYAAAH
. Take care buddyQuimbo AND GRANDSON OF QUIMBO
SEEYAAAH
Last edited by quimbo; Jul 31, 2006 at 08:15 PM.