I asked about a tune. WTF? A Super Charger now?

[Captain J]

Ok so I made a visit to MPI http://mpi-ferrari.com/ to ask about tuning a new Lamborghini I have not even ordered yet and guess what? They tell me they have a guy who will do a custom tune on the Charger in another building. So in the car I go expecting to get a custom tune.
What happened? I asked about the possibility of getting a cam and one thing leads to another. Now I am getting a Pro Charger installed. How the hell did that happen?

(FYI I also got a flat tire on the way home and had to empty a can of that fix a flat crap into it. Now I need new tires, a probably a sensor, and the inside of my rim cleaned. )

This was the most expensive question I ever asked! LOL Anyway I will probably have to come back on and ask a bunch of noob questions when I get the work done.

[Redfox0099]

Ok so I made a visit to MPI to ask about tuning a new Lamborghini I have not even ordered yet and guess what?

you are ordering a Lambo????

[Captain J]

The 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is to replace the pos 2007 997TT that replaced the bigger pos 2007 911GT that replaced the 1995 F355 Spider. Ferrari is out of the picture for good now (They want OVER MSRP for everything and that is BS). Porsche is out because there clicking, clanking, turbo lagging, constantly out of specification cars are junk.
(I may not be able to get the Spyder and get a hard top. I am having a hard time even getting that the way I want it.)

Anyway back on topic. This guy at MPI is a good sales men. I did not plan on spending allot on this car but It was hard to beat his point. Why spend a bunch of money on mods that do not really deliver noticeable HP for the money. The Super Charger is safe and the best bang for the buck. (As was the Predator). I guess id did not make much since for me to nickel and dime the car. Save up extra money here to get a little part, then wait until I had spare money to get this other little part. It all adds up. I spent 8000.00 on mods for my ford before it was all over and only got about 50hp more out of the car. Most of the money went into little trinkets that did nothing but look nice but gave no real HP. Might as well go the more inexpensive rout, in the long run, and just get a SC of some kind. The only reason I was nickle and dimeing the car is it is a daily driver and I did not want to put more into the thing then it was worth. (But like everyone else around here I always do.)

[MAGUIRE]

you hiring?

[Captain J]

P.M. me please.

[lafrad]

woah...

you need a Software Engineer?

I know how to use a CMR also...

[Captain J]

If this is about why a ex-military Captain and ex-cop has money it is because of the contract work I did. I worked some very lucrative contracts in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Iraq, and somewhere in Africa. I saved and invested my money the entire 6 years. Now I have that, my pension, and the money I get from my restaurant, and my paycheck to spend. The only jobs I have to hand out are minimum wage.
If anyone is interested in that kind of life and you are qualified for an opening go to, Blackwater USA, Triple Canopy, Nemesis, Custerbattles, CACI, and Dyncorp. I will tell you right now to only do it a year. It is not worth it.
If you have any questions please PM me.

Back on topic. You guys like the pro charger? I have seen threads go back and forth on what is the best SC. I have a daily driver that will NEVER see a track. It is a car I use every day and it has to be dependable.

[SMKG HOT]

So...............You're a Merc with cash.........? (some very lucrative contracts in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Iraq, and somewhere in Africa).

Need a new Building say 10-20,000SF to house your toys? Give me a call. Concrete Tilt-Up, walls standing in 7wks from certified building pad.

Never mind, you are near Neenah, WI. I thought you were in CA with that resume. "Disregard my last".

Talk to SMS before letting anyone else put a S/C on your tinker toy.

[TheBeastMaster]

I've heard good things about the Vortech. I also saw how sweet it looks on the Speedfactory Daytona that was at the Shindig. Personally, I'd rather go with a Merc SL63 AMG and save a lot of $$ over the Gallardo, but that's me.

[Captain J]

I was NEVER a Mercenary. Mercenaries work for foreign governments. The closest was when I worked sort of directly for the Iraqi interim government. But even then I had a US Military GS-15 ID card and FEC card so that really should not count. I love my country and it is the ONLY country I would work for.

I am going with the Lambo because I am mad at the Germans. Also a friend of mine is getting one as well and we thought it would be more fun to work on the same cars.

What SC is the closest to a OEM type? Something I can use every day with out a belt slipping or fluid leaking? I need something that will not need any maintenance. I just want to put it in and forget about it. Not have to tinker with it all the time or have to tune all the time because it gets out of specs and makes the car run bad.

[TheBeastMaster]

You're mad at the germans? Well, don't let that stop you. As americans we should all be mad at the japanese for Pearl Harbor, yet I own a Toyota. Besides, the Charger has a large quantity of Mercedes parts. If you're looking for driveability I would definitely lean towards Vortech. Check out Speedfactory's website. They have these cars set up so good, they sell them off the showroom of Landmark Dodge with full warranty. Plus their Daytona ran in the high 10's at the Shindig(on drag radials). Or contact Injected Engineering( a supporting vendor) who can give you more info since they're the ones who set up the Speedfactory cars.

[STREET LIFE R/T]

If this is about why a ex-military Captain and ex-cop has money it is because of the contract work I did. I worked some very lucrative contracts in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Iraq, and somewhere in Africa. I saved and invested my money the entire 6 years. Now I have that, my pension, and the money I get from my restaurant, and my paycheck to spend. The only jobs I have to hand out are minimum wage.
If anyone is interested in that kind of life and you are qualified for an opening go to, Blackwater USA, Triple Canopy, Nemesis, Custerbattles, CACI, and Dyncorp. I will tell you right now to only do it a year. It is not worth it.
If you have any questions please PM me.

Back on topic. You guys like the pro charger? I have seen threads go back and forth on what is the best SC. I have a daily driver that will NEVER see a track. It is a car I use every day and it has to be dependable.

man,,,3 years ago I was faced with the same job offer...my son kept me from going..but if it was just me....I would have been cross seas making some money...Congrats man...

[Captain J]

You're mad at the germans? Well, don't let that stop you. As americans we should all be mad at the japanese for Pearl Harbor, yet I own a Toyota. Besides, the Charger has a large quantity of Mercedes parts. If you're looking for driveability I would definitely lean towards Vortech. Check out Speedfactory's website. They have these cars set up so good, they sell them off the showroom of Landmark Dodge with full warranty. Plus their Daytona ran in the high 10's at the Shindig(on drag radials). Or contact Injected Engineering( a supporting vendor) who can give you more info since they're the ones who set up the Speedfactory cars.

Sounding more and more like Vortech is the way to go.

[JarZ]

Well Lambo is now owned by Audi so a little German tech will find its way into your Italian car... and that's probably a good thing

[Captain J]

I like Ferrari, even tough you have to tear the entire motor down once a year if you actually drive it like you should (Road America). The problem is the dealers here think they can charge what ever they want. I am not paying more then sticker price for ANY car.
Porsche, I have had three now, have all been a big let down. They are junk as far as I am concerned. My Dodge is far superior to any Porsche on the road as far as I am concerned. Right from the factory all mine had problems. They all spent more time in the dealership then on the road. They also perform like crap compared to the other cars I have driven. The ass end is all over the road, they do not stick, and even with a tune and mods the turbo lag is horrendous. I hate them. I have not had much experience with other German cars but they have had three chances on vehicles that all cost well over 100k and they can not get them right. If I spend that kind of cash on a vehicle I expect it to be perfect.
Lambo will be a new thing for me. I have liked the ones I have driven so far so am going to give them a chance.
What I really want is a McLarin F1 but they are hard to find in my price range. They also have no warranty. The other option was the Saleen S7 (I do not know anyone with one so I cant drive it first) or the Ford GT (not at all interested).

FYI: The place I am having my Charger worked on had a real 1970 AAR Cuda. Restored from the ground up. Bone stock or NOS parts. Too bad it belonged to someone else :( They also have a Ferrari for sale but it cost more then it did new, I guess it is collectible, so that is out of the question.