Today went ok.....but not 100% great....

2theextreme · 07-23-2009, 09:01 PM

In NO way am I saying anything negative in this post about Altered Atmosphere or Stillen...I just want that made clear from the start. Simply stating facts from today. With that said....

But it wasnt horrible, either. Got to Altered Atmosphere around 8:30 AM and they took my car right in. Basically the sway bars are on

the coilovers are on

and the headers are on

!

The wheels are tires look amazing. They were using them as display items at the front of the store, in fact! They already had the blue Volk & Rays stickers on them so thats cool. And the stems are blue, too! The locking lugs are flat black so again, thats cool!

Only down side is....when they installed the headers it dropped the exhaust down about 2 to 3 inches. My exhaust is actually hanging lower than the oil pan at this moment!

They said I could take the car home but when they push the exhaust back in place it causes a great deal of stress on it and I could possibly crack the manifold.

So, the car is still at the shop tonight. Feels really strange knowing the car isnt in the driveway. I called Josh @ Stillen and I told him the two options Altered suggested and he wants me to call Altered tomorrow and have them send me pics of the exhaust and then send them to him (Josh). Josh is going to take the pics to whomever at Stillen can digest the problem and contact Altered Atmosphere. Josh is very confident all will be resolved tomorrow as is Jon at Altered Atmosphere.

If I remember right Altered suggested shortening the HFC's as one option or installing an extra part on the exhaust that would be springy and would then take away the stress on the exhaust. Stillen wants me to call Altered tomorrow and tell them to not do anything until someone from Stillen talks with the tech who is installing my bolt ons.

So close....yet so far away!

The car is staying through Friday and I should be able to pick it up Saturday morning. Ugh...the next 24 to 48 hours are gonna stink without my car.

frost · 07-23-2009, 09:03 PM

Be waiting to see how this turns out, and how it gets fixed.

dad · 07-23-2009, 09:16 PM

She will get fixed. But that unplanned stay at the shop, that is what is really bothersome.

2theextreme · 07-23-2009, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

Be waiting to see how this turns out, and how it gets fixed.

I think it may already have an answer.....Semtex led me to this thread:

DIY: Stillen header installation

And the photos and the issues he describes are 100% to a tee what the issue is I'm having. I'll be pointing Altered Atmosphere to the thread in the morning.

(Thank you, Semtex! I owe you.....again!)

Mike · 07-23-2009, 09:19 PM

sucks, but it happens. One of the downsides to modding. Hang in there.

fly yellow · 07-23-2009, 09:23 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing pics of those Volks on the car, and I'd love to meet you at Capital Raceway to see what kind of numbers your car puts up with those mods.

2theextreme · 07-23-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fly yellow

I'm looking forward to seeing pics of those Volks on the car, and I'd love to meet you at Capital Raceway to see what kind of numbers your car puts up with those mods.

I meant to make it up there a few weeks ago but dang summer cold kicked in! Next time for sure.

fly yellow · 07-23-2009, 09:37 PM

I was going to go to that as well, but I drank a bit too much the night before. They have test and tune every Friday night. For 20 bucks you can make as many runs as time allows.

2theextreme · 07-23-2009, 09:40 PM

^^ Nice! Might have to work out something in the coming weeks. I was told I'll need to go back to Altered in a week or so after all the mod's are on to get another balancing. After that, I should be good to go!

nogoodname · 07-23-2009, 10:28 PM

thats the life when living with custom made things.

she'll be cared by the pros when under the knife.....i mean plasma cutter.

on a side note, wonder where u got the idea to get headers....lol

2theextreme · 07-23-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

on a side note, wonder where u got the idea to get headers....lol

I wonder, too!

nogoodname · 07-23-2009, 10:35 PM

my bad....lol

frost · 07-23-2009, 10:36 PM

You two hold hands and take windy walks too?

nogoodname · 07-23-2009, 10:37 PM

only on the beach

frost · 07-23-2009, 10:38 PM

It's more special that way.

07-23-2009, 09:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	Today went ok.....but not 100% great.... In NO way am I saying anything negative in this post about Altered Atmosphere or Stillen...I just want that made clear from the start. Simply stating facts from today. With that said.... But it wasnt horrible, either. Got to Altered Atmosphere around 8:30 AM and they took my car right in. Basically the sway bars are on the coilovers are on and the headers are on ! The wheels are tires look amazing. They were using them as display items at the front of the store, in fact! They already had the blue Volk & Rays stickers on them so thats cool. And the stems are blue, too! The locking lugs are flat black so again, thats cool! Only down side is....when they installed the headers it dropped the exhaust down about 2 to 3 inches. My exhaust is actually hanging lower than the oil pan at this moment! They said I could take the car home but when they push the exhaust back in place it causes a great deal of stress on it and I could possibly crack the manifold. So, the car is still at the shop tonight. Feels really strange knowing the car isnt in the driveway. I called Josh @ Stillen and I told him the two options Altered suggested and he wants me to call Altered tomorrow and have them send me pics of the exhaust and then send them to him (Josh). Josh is going to take the pics to whomever at Stillen can digest the problem and contact Altered Atmosphere. Josh is very confident all will be resolved tomorrow as is Jon at Altered Atmosphere. If I remember right Altered suggested shortening the HFC's as one option or installing an extra part on the exhaust that would be springy and would then take away the stress on the exhaust. Stillen wants me to call Altered tomorrow and tell them to not do anything until someone from Stillen talks with the tech who is installing my bolt ons. So close....yet so far away! The car is staying through Friday and I should be able to pick it up Saturday morning. Ugh...the next 24 to 48 hours are gonna stink without my car. __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

07-23-2009, 09:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	She will get fixed. But that unplanned stay at the shop, that is what is really bothersome. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

07-23-2009, 09:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
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07-23-2009, 09:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	I'm looking forward to seeing pics of those Volks on the car, and I'd love to meet you at Capital Raceway to see what kind of numbers your car puts up with those mods. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

07-23-2009, 09:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	I was going to go to that as well, but I drank a bit too much the night before. They have test and tune every Friday night. For 20 bucks you can make as many runs as time allows. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

07-23-2009, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Be waiting to see how this turns out, and how it gets fixed.

07-23-2009, 09:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	^^ Nice! Might have to work out something in the coming weeks. I was told I'll need to go back to Altered in a week or so after all the mod's are on to get another balancing. After that, I should be good to go! __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

07-23-2009, 10:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	thats the life when living with custom made things. she'll be cared by the pros when under the knife.....i mean plasma cutter. on a side note, wonder where u got the idea to get headers....lol

07-23-2009, 10:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	my bad....lol

07-23-2009, 10:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	You two hold hands and take windy walks too?

07-23-2009, 10:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	only on the beach

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frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	It's more special that way.

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