Well it begins....
I just got home from North Carolina after dropping my car off to Josh and Kevin at Piedmont Modular Performance. Larry hand delivered the engine (along with Jesse's and Matt's) right to the shop .
Saturday we all went Karting. I learned that Larry and Josh are excellent drivers, Kevin is extremely consistent, and i suck ass haha. The highlight of that was the poor sap behind me for 8 laps that i just would not let pass me. whenever he would inch alongside of me id ram him into the wall or spin him out. He was super pissed but hey i didn't race to lose haha. Not on purpose anyway hehe.
Josh and his Father, Fred took me to a shooting range where i fired a whole assortment of different kinds of guns (my favorite was the AR15). They all had a blast laughing at me. I shot a 12 gauge shotgun with so much kick to it, it almost knocked me down. Bruised up my shoulder a bit too haha but it was work it for sure. I obliterated some cardboard box targets we set up haha.
We spent time going over my goals and ordering parts as well. They took the time to explain exactly what they thought would be good decisions to make and helped me to understand everything that was going on and made sure i was happy with the choices.
The shop was set up very nicely and was extremely clean. They have 2 lifts (drive on and 2 post lift) and plenty of space and tons of tools to work with. They make sure they have the right tool for the job at all times as i watched them work on a local Saleen car on Monday.
Josh, Kevin and both of their families made me feel like i was their long lost son. They welcomed me into their home and shop. I took a tour of the machine shop which is Josh and Fred's full time jobs and tons of other stuff. Overall i had a blast and Josh and Kevin are completely Stand up and i have absolutely no doubt in my mind of the quality of their work or their dedication to their customers. That is something you don't see much these days. They are complete class acts.
Meeting Larry was also a great experience. His knowledge is immense and accurate. He is like an encyclopedia when it comes to engines, be it modular or old school or lawn mowers haha.
Anyway I jsu want to thank Josh, Kevin, Larry, And their families for everything they have done for me both in the past and what they will be doing for me with this motor/Tranny swap.
I couldn't recommend anyone over PMP for any kind of work you need to have done or Larry to build a motor for you. The personal one on one experience that they offer is unmatched and unsurpassed.
Now i play the waiting game as its the winter, and i told them to take their time and have it ready for me by the spring. This thing is going to be a complete monster!!!
Josh, Kevin, Larry and your familes, This is for you:
I just got home from North Carolina after dropping my car off to Josh and Kevin at Piedmont Modular Performance. Larry hand delivered the engine (along with Jesse's and Matt's) right to the shop .
Saturday we all went Karting. I learned that Larry and Josh are excellent drivers, Kevin is extremely consistent, and i suck ass haha. The highlight of that was the poor sap behind me for 8 laps that i just would not let pass me. whenever he would inch alongside of me id ram him into the wall or spin him out. He was super pissed but hey i didn't race to lose haha. Not on purpose anyway hehe.
Josh and his Father, Fred took me to a shooting range where i fired a whole assortment of different kinds of guns (my favorite was the AR15). They all had a blast laughing at me. I shot a 12 gauge shotgun with so much kick to it, it almost knocked me down. Bruised up my shoulder a bit too haha but it was work it for sure. I obliterated some cardboard box targets we set up haha.
We spent time going over my goals and ordering parts as well. They took the time to explain exactly what they thought would be good decisions to make and helped me to understand everything that was going on and made sure i was happy with the choices.
The shop was set up very nicely and was extremely clean. They have 2 lifts (drive on and 2 post lift) and plenty of space and tons of tools to work with. They make sure they have the right tool for the job at all times as i watched them work on a local Saleen car on Monday.
Josh, Kevin and both of their families made me feel like i was their long lost son. They welcomed me into their home and shop. I took a tour of the machine shop which is Josh and Fred's full time jobs and tons of other stuff. Overall i had a blast and Josh and Kevin are completely Stand up and i have absolutely no doubt in my mind of the quality of their work or their dedication to their customers. That is something you don't see much these days. They are complete class acts.
Meeting Larry was also a great experience. His knowledge is immense and accurate. He is like an encyclopedia when it comes to engines, be it modular or old school or lawn mowers haha.
Anyway I jsu want to thank Josh, Kevin, Larry, And their families for everything they have done for me both in the past and what they will be doing for me with this motor/Tranny swap.
I couldn't recommend anyone over PMP for any kind of work you need to have done or Larry to build a motor for you. The personal one on one experience that they offer is unmatched and unsurpassed.
Now i play the waiting game as its the winter, and i told them to take their time and have it ready for me by the spring. This thing is going to be a complete monster!!!
Josh, Kevin, Larry and your familes, This is for you:
Nice write up. When I ordered my springs/shocks from Josh he absolutely took great care of me. I was impressed when he called to let me know a part was delayed and again after it had shipped he called me to make sure I had got it since I hadn't called him since I was out of town.
So take that!
