The Eric Benson Memorial Dirt Drive - November 28th

[Chris]

Dave, These roads suck out here, I know, I have to drive an Ambulance no these roads.... ;\

I hope we can get some ambulance drifting videos!! hahaha

 

[2point5RS_Dan]

I got you guys a present

Incredibly huge fullsize version can be found here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/101600/mainely%20snow%20drive%20pano%20big.jpg

 

[Chris]

SWEETNESS!!!! Thanks Dan!

 

[SurlyOBS]

Here's the update for the Fozzie: I think I found an engine, phase II SOHC 2.5L from an 01 Outback that was rolled. It's got 71K miles on it. Anything I should watch out for? Now I have to find someone to swap it for me b/c I don't have the tools or a work space. I got a local shop's quote of 8+ hrs and around $1000 total. Does that sound reasonable for the swap job?

 

[Nigel Prodrive]

Here's the update for the Fozzie: I think I found an engine, phase II SOHC 2.5L from an 01 Outback that was rolled. It's got 71K miles on it. Anything I should watch out for? Now I have to find someone to swap it for me b/c I don't have the tools or a work space. I got a local shop's quote of 8+ hrs and around $1000 total. Does that sound reasonable for the swap job?

quote sounds high, if you're lucky it's a "quote high then come in lower" deal but that's probly a dream

call M&A in Lisbon, they are vendors on here and are well regarded by many MS members

 

[GClark]

PM mikeymeyagi, he could do it for you. $1000 doesn't seem to unreasonable though.

 

[IBratmanI]

1000 including the motor? Or 1000 just for labor? Hopefully including the motor

 

[Chris]

I'd call M&A. A few members on here have had engine swaps done by them for a very reasonable price.

 

[2point5RS_Dan]

I definitely agree get some other shop quotes.

Where'd ya find your new motor? I'll eventually want to buy one and keep it on a stand for when mine goes kaput.

 

[SurlyOBS]

Thanks for the info guys. The $1000 estimate was just labor, I'm planning on buying the motor from a Craigslist guy for $500. I guess I'll be calling M&A and some other people tomorrow.

I really want to give the business to a club member or a club vendor. Gotta support locals in this economy.

 

[IBratmanI]

8 hours for a motor swap is a little much. I have done many and that is a bit much. And that figures out to over 100 dollars an hour!! That is ridiculous!!! Get another quote

 

[Rallikid]

hey.. I just smashed the front of my car off one of the washouts... I forgot that I didn't have my tall Gravel tires on anymore... so what if I did smash a tire, and my exhaust!! I didn't roll, or off it like some people predicted (Looking at you Rob, Ken, Andy :evil glare hehe

Yes Nate, I was pretty surprised to see you didnt go off ;-) Has anyone seen the footage that Benson's co-driver shot during the event?

 

[Matt]

yeah but techs/shops work on a flat rate system...so if the book time calls for 8 hrs...its 8 hrs....even if it only takes 4hrs, you still get charged for 8 hrs...kinda sucks but its how we make money....

 

[SurlyOBS]

The car is going to Mikey Meyagi's tomorrow. Thanks everyone for all your help!

 

[GClark]

Yay! Shes in good hands.

 

[ReZPunK]

roads are all dirt now...who wants to go again tomorrow

 

[Chris]

ME!!!! haha.

 

[Rallikid]

roads are all dirt now...who wants to go again tomorrow

Me!!!!

 

[2point5RS_Dan]

I'm down.

 

[Chris]

I wish I could.... But there's 0, zip, nilch, null, zero, void, absolutely no chance I can get off work this weekend or next.