Curry's - A real disaster
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Curry's - A real disaster
Talk about getting the run around. Talk about getting a screwing!
I took my car to Curry’s to install an SAFC. Andy, Weasel 555, runs this set up and sees fabulous power. In order to be very safe, I also had them install Sti injectors and Perrin fuel rails. I was so concerned about fuel, I sent the injectors to RC Engineering to be tested and, if necessary, balanced. Curry’s was going to do all the work and then run tune the car on the Dyno. I had discussed the set up with Mark, who left Curry’s, and the technician who said he could safely tune my car. You can see the “safely” issue was important to me.
I took my car to Curry’s to install an SAFC. Andy, Weasel 555, runs this set up and sees fabulous power. In order to be very safe, I also had them install Sti injectors and Perrin fuel rails. I was so concerned about fuel, I sent the injectors to RC Engineering to be tested and, if necessary, balanced. Curry’s was going to do all the work and then run tune the car on the Dyno. I had discussed the set up with Mark, who left Curry’s, and the technician who said he could safely tune my car. You can see the “safely” issue was important to me.
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I drove up to Sterling, VA from Richmond the night before the work was to be done and stayed in a hotel so the car would be cool enough to work on. Curry’s opens at 7:30 and I parked outside with the hood propped up when everyone arrived. The car was ready to go!
I drove up to Sterling, VA from Richmond the night before the work was to be done and stayed in a hotel so the car would be cool enough to work on. Curry’s opens at 7:30 and I parked outside with the hood propped up when everyone arrived. The car was ready to go!
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Unfortunately, the tech didn’t arrive to work on time and I set in the waiting room for several hours. He did the install and work and set about getting the car on the Dyno. By this time, it was about 5:00 PM. Currys has no intercooler fan and one large fin in front of the radiator. The Dyno runs were more like a torture test. My intercooler got so hot, when we sprayed it, the water flashed to steam. Oil temps soared over 230 degrees! And it went on and on with the car detonating like nuts. Turns out, the tech was adjusting the fuel leaner instead of richer. When he discovered his error, it was too late.
Unfortunately, the tech didn’t arrive to work on time and I set in the waiting room for several hours. He did the install and work and set about getting the car on the Dyno. By this time, it was about 5:00 PM. Currys has no intercooler fan and one large fin in front of the radiator. The Dyno runs were more like a torture test. My intercooler got so hot, when we sprayed it, the water flashed to steam. Oil temps soared over 230 degrees! And it went on and on with the car detonating like nuts. Turns out, the tech was adjusting the fuel leaner instead of richer. When he discovered his error, it was too late.
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I drove the car to PA when it was done. On the way back to Richmond, it started acing up. CELs for lean run. There were real weird noises coming from the engine and the oil pressure dropped 20psi. Since then, I get a CEL every day for misfires. Another sure sign of bearing damage.
I drove the car to PA when it was done. On the way back to Richmond, it started acing up. CELs for lean run. There were real weird noises coming from the engine and the oil pressure dropped 20psi. Since then, I get a CEL every day for misfires. Another sure sign of bearing damage.
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I hope you have told them what's going on with the car now.
If they want future business they should fix the problem.
I never had the opportunity to start up a lawsuit but this sounds like grounds for sure.
Yes I understand mods can destroy a car over time but this sounds incredibly stupid of the tuner!
If they want future business they should fix the problem.
I never had the opportunity to start up a lawsuit but this sounds like grounds for sure.
Yes I understand mods can destroy a car over time but this sounds incredibly stupid of the tuner!
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While I was there, they wanted to sell a BOV to me. I was concerned about the sound so the tech insited he demonstrate the valve for me. We went into the parking lot where there was another customer's car, a blue sedan. The car had what the tech said was a bad unichip. He fired it up and it ran like ***: it was loading up and sputtering and missing.
The tech reved it hard and we went for a drive where he ran the car to redline, before it was properly warmed, just so I could hear the BOV.
I was embarrased.
misterx
The tech reved it hard and we went for a drive where he ran the car to redline, before it was properly warmed, just so I could hear the BOV.
I was embarrased.
misterx
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