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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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I really dont know how to word this post, but here it goes.

There is a long time member here in C5; FLYNBYA2. Also goes by Joe.

I wont bore you with all the help he has given me with my vette, mods, maintenance, etc. His advice and help is always first rate. When he reads this he will probably get pizzed at me for posting, but I am grateful to him. See, I was starting to hate my car with all the little things that were building up after many track days and I was too darn tired to work them out myself.

Today he came to my house, "de-tracked" my car. Replaced the race seat, harness and hardbar with original. Swapped out the race pads, installed street pads. Bled the brakes with fresh Motul, after he swapped out my stock lines for stainless from Stop Tech. Fixed a few 'annoyances' that were builiding up.

I came home and there he was putting the finishing touches to my baby. I feel so confidant when Joe works on my car, I cant even begin to explain my appreciation.

I am lucky to have a shop of tools and lift in my garage but even luckier to have a friend like Joe.

While Joe is not free, he is reasonable. If any local dudes or gals need some TLC in the So Cal area ( I am in San Clemente) feel free to PM me or Joe at flynbya2.

He and your baby are always welcome at my home.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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I'll send Joe is an awesome guy.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by LOS ANGELES PI
I really dont know how to word this post, but here it goes.

There is a long time member here in C5; FLYNBYA2. Also goes by Joe.

I wont bore you with all the help he has given me with my vette, mods, maintenance, etc. His advice and help is always first rate. When he reads this he will probably get pizzed at me for posting, but I am grateful to him. See, I was starting to hate my car with all the little things that were building up after many track days and I was too darn tired to work them out myself.

Today he came to my house, "de-tracked" my car. Replaced the race seat, harness and hardbar with original. Swapped out the race pads, installed street pads. Bled the brakes with fresh Motul, after he swapped out my stock lines for stainless from Stop Tech. Fixed a few 'annoyances' that were builiding up.

I came home and there he was putting the finishing touches to my baby. I feel so confidant when Joe works on my car, I cant even begin to explain my appreciation.

I am lucky to have a shop of tools and lift in my garage but even luckier to have a friend like Joe.

While Joe is not free, he is reasonable. If any local dudes or gals need some TLC in the So Cal area ( I am in San Clemente) feel free to PM me or Joe at flynbya2.

He and your baby are always welcome at my home.


Since meeting him, I've always thought he was a class act!!
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by RamonaC5
Since meeting him, I've always thought he was a class act!!
Well, maybe you havent known him long enough ! LOL

Last edited by LOS ANGELES PI; Jun 13, 2007 at 01:00 AM. Reason: spelling, DOH!
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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Yeah, sure, he's a pretty good dude.........but......I get nervous around him when he's wearing that scarey skullcap on vette cruises!!
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by LOS ANGELES PI
I really dont know how to word this post, but here it goes.

There is a long time member here in C5; FLYNBYA2. Also goes by Joe.

I wont bore you with all the help he has given me with my vette, mods, maintenance, etc. His advice and help is always first rate. When he reads this he will probably get pizzed at me for posting, but I am grateful to him. See, I was starting to hate my car with all the little things that were building up after many track days and I was too darn tired to work them out myself.

Today he came to my house, "de-tracked" my car. Replaced the race seat, harness and hardbar with original. Swapped out the race pads, installed street pads. Bled the brakes with fresh Motul, after he swapped out my stock lines for stainless from Stop Tech. Fixed a few 'annoyances' that were builiding up.

I came home and there he was putting the finishing touches to my baby. I feel so confidant when Joe works on my car, I cant even begin to explain my appreciation.

I am lucky to have a shop of tools and lift in my garage but even luckier to have a friend like Joe.

While Joe is not free, he is reasonable. If any local dudes or gals need some TLC in the So Cal area ( I am in San Clemente) feel free to PM me or Joe at flynbya2.

He and your baby are always welcome at my home.
WOW.

Thats alot in one day. I met him one time at the Block of Orange, guy knew everything. Smart dude, real

Will he do rear end swaps?
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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I can vouch for Joe, he's a great guy. I think so much of his work he going to start helping us at the shop, part-time.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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Don't know Joe yet but FRC has been very helpful to me!
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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Joe`s "top notch"
I`m proud to call him a fellow VARMIT!
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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Geez Ed:o ,
I don't know what to say really,but thanks for all the props guys.

And for letting me work on your lil' black wench , it was my pleasure...
Besides, I needed to help get you in a better frame of mind about your car,so mission accomplished.I need a cruisin' buddy,ya know?....

Oh,and Sean........I will see you in the A.M!!


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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 01:20 AM
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When I finally do heads...I know who to call.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 02:24 AM
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from a fellow San Clementian/Clementite/Clementine??

Way to go, Joe!

Doug
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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Awesome. It's great to hear about people that help out others AND know their stuff. It would've been nice to have a hand on my build up... eh, it's almost done anyways... It better work too or else I'll have to go pound sand.

Keep it up Joe.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by patplay
WOW.

Thats alot in one day. I met him one time at the Block of Orange, guy knew everything. Smart dude, real

Will he do rear end swaps?
How well do you know him?
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Yes you are lucky to have a friend like Joe. Now if only I had a lift and a bunch of tools in MY garage....
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 11:50 PM
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Yes you are lucky to have a friend like Joe. Now if only I had a lift and a bunch of tools in MY garage....
Tracie, you know you are always welcome at my home and I am sure Joe feels the same.

If not, we can always put a wrench in little Eddie's hand
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