New Member - Here Are the Rides...

[vividracing]

Lets try this again... New member here. These are some of the cars I have done and where they are at now. Enjoy!

Porsche 997TT 2007 - Still Got it
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/IMG_2969a.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/IMG_2969a.jpg)

http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/IMG_2977a.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/IMG_2977a.jpg)

Mitsubishi EVO X 2008 - Sold to Dubai
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/semaa11.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/showimage.php?i=8718&original=1&c=363)

Nissan GT-R (Under Construction)
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/IMG_2912a.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/IMG_2912a.jpg)

Audi A3 2.0T 2007 - For Sale
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/IMG_0479a.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/IMG_0479a.jpg)

Subaru WRX 2008 - Sold to Romania
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/sccshoot2.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/sccshoot2.jpg)

Porsche 996TT 700HP 2001 - Sold to California
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/996ttnewpaint1.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/996ttnewpaint1.jpg)

Subaru STI 2007 - Sold to North Carolina
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/sti12.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/sti12.jpg)

240SX Drift Car - Sold to Washington State
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_3241.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_3241.jpg)

Mazda RX8 Pepsi Promotion Car - Sold to South Carolina
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_3298.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_3298.jpg)

Porsche 996C2 Supercharged 2000 - Sold to Arizona
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_3806.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_3806.jpg)

BMW 335I 2007 - Parted Out and Traded In
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/bmwte3.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/bmwte3.jpg)

BMW M3 E46 2002 - Parted Out and Traded In
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_2897.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_2897.jpg)

Mitsubishi EVO VIII 2003 - Sold to Ohio then to Maryland
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/evooutside.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/evooutside.jpg)

Subaru WRX 2004 - Sold to Florida
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_432.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_432.jpg)

Subaru WRX 2002 - What Started it all! Parted Out and Sold to Alaska
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/ebay10.jpg (http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/ebay10.jpg)

Hope you enjoyed my evolution of cars :)

[Motivation]

What happened to the original thread?

[quickdodge®]

Lets try this again..

Check your PM. Later, QD.

[Maniacc]

Check your PM. Later, QD.
Lemme guess. Since he's not a sponsor he can't post up links to his site or post pictures with 'vividracing' on it.

Amirite? I know I am - I'm the best.

[PURP]

ok

[4dmin]

Lemme guess. Since he's not a sponsor he can't post up links to his site or post pictures with 'vividracing' on it.

Amirite? I know I am - I'm the best.

original got deleted b/c there were links advertising his blog/site... maybe its just me but some guy out west owned all of these rides happens to be coming to ATL and feels to need to name drop his site for traffic... not trying to be a dick just the obvious.

either way nice cars - enjoy the boards.

[quickdodge®]

Lemme guess. Since he's not a sponsor he can't post up links to his site or post pictures with 'vividracing' on it.

Amirite? I know I am - I'm the best.

That's correct, homey. Later, QD.

[Boosted FC]

Love the Audi.

[Tech5]

sweet!

[SiRed94]

OH... So you design cars for HotWheels.... Welcome!!!

[vividracing]

Like my original thread said, been to ATL, have friends there, came across this forum and wanted to share and meet other enthusiasts. I have been lucky to race at different tracks around the west and travel to different countries doing Gumball 3000 and Bullrun. Last year I ran Bullrun from Montreal to Key West. We had a stop in Savannah. In 2004 I did a caravan from Tennessee to Nopi where I stayed with the Rockford Fosgate boys at the race track.

Just sharing some love. If I registered with a personal name and had urbanracer watermarks, would have not been a issue. I am not here to sell anything. Hope you like the cars.

Here are some pics from the above described trips.

Bullrun 2007 in Savannah. Same Yellow 996TT Just wrapped white and black :)
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/day5-21.jpg

Road Racing at PIR here in Phoenix
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/NASA-MAR071065a.jpg

Road Racing at Buttonwillow, California in my 996C2
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_2156.jpg

Old School! Road Racing at Firebird here in Phoenix in my EVO VIII
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_405.jpg

Here are some pics from Gumball 3000 in Europe 2004
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_862.jpg

To broke to ship a car so we rented a Peugeot turbo diseal with 16 km and brought it back with 6000km!!! LOL. We called it hte Peugarri and made Ferrari stickers with giant horse cocks :)
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_797.jpg
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_784.jpg

[quickdodge®]

Old School! Road Racing at Firebird here in Phoenix in my EVO VIII
http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_405.jpg

Old school? Where? Later, QD.

[Oz10]

Nice looking cars! I especially like that audi A3.

I think I've bought struts or springs or something from you guys in the past. :thinking:

[vividracing]

Old school for me LOL. I had that car in 2003. It was one of the first fully built EVO's in the country. We even did the CWEST full JDM EVO VII kit. Notice the hood and bumper!

Never designed cars for Hot Wheels. Sounds like a fun job though :)

[STRteg]

?:thinking::thinking::thinking::thinking:?

[quickdodge®]

Old school for me LOL. I had that car in 2003.

You got to knock it back to the mid 80s to talk about old school, man. Later, QD.

[Big Baller]

Wow...you guys are still in business...after the horrible rep you seem to develop everywhere you go its amazing anyone will buy from you. Enjoy your stay here it won't last long.

[quickdodge®]

^^^^^ AAAAAHAHHAHAHAHAA!!!!

Damn. Later, QD.

[Tech5]

Dayum!:lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:
Wow...you guys are still in business...after the horrible rep you seem to develop everywhere you go its amazing anyone will buy from you. Enjoy your stay here it won't last long.

[STRteg]

Wow...you guys are still in business...after the horrible rep you seem to develop everywhere you go its amazing anyone will buy from you. Enjoy your stay here it won't last long.

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[GTScoob]

Wow...you guys are still in business...after the horrible rep you seem to develop everywhere you go its amazing anyone will buy from you. Enjoy your stay here it won't last long.
I was waiting for it, I guess you'd have to have owned a subaru for a while to know the backstory.

Nice cars though, the 335i with the blue wheels is hot. That A3 should be hotter, but something about it rubs me the wrong way, I think its the sideskirts and front bumper.

[Big Baller]

but something about it rubs me the wrong way, I think its the sideskirts and front bumper.


It might be the prick that owns, that rubbing feeling is him stealing money from your pocket

[vividracing]

Big Baller - Please share your story? Nobody steals money here.

Thanks for the comments on the cars. The A3 I really like the front bumper. The rear bumper is what I am off about. The 335I was cool. It was just so new that we never did anything with it and decided to move on. I think my favorite project so far is the 2008 WRX we did.

[vividracing]

quickdodge, here is about as old school as I got. This was my first car. A 98 bought new Acura Integra LS. I did the Type R parts and wheels.

http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/Scan10152a.jpg

[STRteg]

It might be the prick that owns, that rubbing feeling is him stealing money from your pocket

:lmfao::lmfao::lmfao::lmfao:

[RhdDc2]

quickdodge, here is about as old school as I got. This was my first car. A 98 bought new Acura Integra LS. I did the Type R parts and wheels.

http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/Scan10152a.jpg


I like the look! What a true beginning car to move up to all of those. Love all the Porsches, Big fan. I am at the Porsche Training Center in ATL now. So can you get some vivid racing hook up going on my car? Maybe?...

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h200/caddy014/Honda-techBay1.jpg
http://www.thespeedlounge.com/azcms/photos/126/preview/_MG_1081.jpg


Anyway, cars look great. Welcome to the site and looking foward to seeing more of your pictures!

[vividracing]

RHD - your car looks awesome. When I sell my A3, I think I want to build a BANANAS integra or civic for no reason like this. Some are telling me to get the new Hyundai Genesis, but I only want the 997TT for a major project right now. I like the A3 cause it is the DSG shifting so you can drive it easily for family.

What would you get next? Price range under $30K. Can be wagon, sedan, or 2 door.

[Evolunchbox]

^ I was at your shop probably right when you opened, I'd say about 5-6 years ago. I was in Scottsdale golfing, just bought my Evo, and you guys were just putting on the Ralliart red pipe kit onto the White Evo..lol I had to stop by to see it with my own eyes...that was a BIG deal back in the day...lol
Welcome! Plus, can you PM some info on the Audi? Thanks!

[tony]

Welcome to the site, ordered some parts from you guys for my G35.. was very satisfied.

[vividracing]

whoa that was old school. to have Ralliart was unheard of! its funny to look back on that stuff. PM sent.

[Deke]

No way. Vivid Racing was the first forum I was a member of back when I got my WRX in 03. Then drama ran wild.

[Big Baller]

No way. Vivid Racing was the first forum I was a member of back when I got my WRX in 03. Then drama ran wild.


LOL Drama and Vivid you don't say....let me go copy and paste all the stories from Nasioc.

[quickdodge®]

whoa that was old school. to have Ralliart was unheard of!

You have a lot to learn on what old school is, man. Later, QD.

[Julio]

Welcome to IA. Def Nice cars.

As you can see, we have a Rough straight up forum...

lol.

[RhdDc2]

RHD - your car looks awesome. When I sell my A3, I think I want to build a BANANAS integra or civic for no reason like this. Some are telling me to get the new Hyundai Genesis, but I only want the 997TT for a major project right now. I like the A3 cause it is the DSG shifting so you can drive it easily for family.

What would you get next? Price range under $30K. Can be wagon, sedan, or 2 door.


The new 911's come with PDK. Which is similar in driving style as the DSG just with better performance characteristics. Sadly enough it is not yet availible for the Turbo models. But the new facelifted 997's are DFI ontop of the PDK tranny. But again not yet with the Turbo.

[schia89]

that first porsche is clean

[DVSRX-7]

nice cars

[blackyellrx7]

good job on them cars nice

[Nitro]

the audi is hot :camera:

[RhdDc2]

What would you get next? Price range under $30K. Can be wagon, sedan, or 2 door.

Right now with my circumstances I would probably purchase a used STi. Just because I will be moving back to New England soon and need a winter car. But if that wasn't an issue I would probably buy a Porsche 930 or if Im lucking enough to find one a 964.

What are you looking to get?

[Big Baller]

You asked for the Horror stories, here you go...you want me to post them one after another or do you just want a couple

Heres my experience with Vivid Racing.com

I can officially say now that Vivid Racing has been by far the worst company I've ever delt with.
Lets start from the basics.
Late August, ordered from their website the RA gearset, Cryo Treated and all. Thier website listed the item as in stock. I called to make sure. Nope, not in stock. Fine, that's normal. Still continued with the order even tho people on NASIOC were telling me not to. I should have listened to them. My mistake. About 5 days later, I ordered full 17 pc bearing set, and 5 pc syncro set.
About 3 months go by, Evan who I've delt with promises me the gearsets are on the way. Meanwhile, you would like the non back ordered parts, the bearings and syncros would be there quicker. You thought wrong. I get the gearset, wait about another month, this is month 3, get the bearings... almost done, I'll be done in time to drive to Alb for Christmas. Boy was I wrong. December came, no syncros, that lost me money there because now I had to purchase plane tickets to Alb. Late December, I FINALLY get the syncros. This is month 5. Meanwhile, after calling Evan every week, and getting nowhere, I thought yes I'm finally done with Vivid. WRONG.
Turns out today when I had given the gearset and parts to Baca National Transmission, that 3rd gear is messed up. Appearently it's 2 thousandths of an inch off, and somethings wrong with the cut of the gear. (Some transmission talk I didn't understand). This is now month 6. Vivid still had their dck in my a$$ (figuritorly speaking)(sp? f off)... So I call Vivid today. Wierd, Evans voice mail doesn't work. I call the main number. They said Evan doesnt work with vivid anymore. Ok, So now You're handling my problem I told the rep. He said "It's out of our hands contact Rally Spec" and gave me their number. This first off is a terrible business move. I bought the parts through VIVID, they should be my point of contact and not push me off to their company they order through. Very bad business I thought. So now I've got to deal with Rally myself instead of Vivid who shipped me off to another company. First and Last time I'll EVER deal with Vivid, and I'll make sure to let NASIOC and all the other subaru websites about it.


C/N
Dont order from VividRacing.

[Big Baller]

Heres my experience with Vivid Racing.com

I can officially say now that Vivid Racing has been by far the worst company I've ever delt with.
Lets start from the basics.
Late August, ordered from their website the RA gearset, Cryo Treated and all. Thier website listed the item as in stock. I called to make sure. Nope, not in stock. Fine, that's normal. Still continued with the order even tho people on NASIOC were telling me not to. I should have listened to them. My mistake. About 5 days later, I ordered full 17 pc bearing set, and 5 pc syncro set.
About 3 months go by, Evan who I've delt with promises me the gearsets are on the way. Meanwhile, you would like the non back ordered parts, the bearings and syncros would be there quicker. You thought wrong. I get the gearset, wait about another month, this is month 3, get the bearings... almost done, I'll be done in time to drive to Alb for Christmas. Boy was I wrong. December came, no syncros, that lost me money there because now I had to purchase plane tickets to Alb. Late December, I FINALLY get the syncros. This is month 5. Meanwhile, after calling Evan every week, and getting nowhere, I thought yes I'm finally done with Vivid. WRONG.
Turns out today when I had given the gearset and parts to Baca National Transmission, that 3rd gear is messed up. Appearently it's 2 thousandths of an inch off, and somethings wrong with the cut of the gear. (Some transmission talk I didn't understand). This is now month 6. Vivid still had their dck in my a$$ (figuritorly speaking)(sp? f off)... So I call Vivid today. Wierd, Evans voice mail doesn't work. I call the main number. They said Evan doesnt work with vivid anymore. Ok, So now You're handling my problem I told the rep. He said "It's out of our hands contact Rally Spec" and gave me their number. This first off is a terrible business move. I bought the parts through VIVID, they should be my point of contact and not push me off to their company they order through. Very bad business I thought. So now I've got to deal with Rally myself instead of Vivid who shipped me off to another company. First and Last time I'll EVER deal with Vivid, and I'll make sure to let NASIOC and all the other subaru websites about it.


C/N
Dont order from VividRacing.

Hmmm

[quickdodge®]

WE NEED MORE!!!!

Provide us with more................lolol. Later, QD.

[Big Baller]

I recently ordered from Vivid. They were advertising a clearance sale on a Borla header. I told them I needed it overnighted as I was on a tight deadline, and I wanted to make sure it was being shipped in time for me to get it the next day.

I was assured it was shipping. Later that day they called and said the item had already been shipped and they didn't realize it. Then they suggested that they could get another one for me from Borla....it would be more expensive since the price had gone up, and it would take several days.

Guys this is a Bait and Switch operation. I have contacted the Attorney General....and they have started an investigation.

I then ordered from Sparktec because they said they had an OBX header in stock and ready to ship.....4 days later.....nothing....and they won't answer and email.

Now I'm finally looking at every thread in this area, to figure out who the buttwipes are.....in the end it will probably save me a lot of time and frustration.

I'm now probably going to have to go to a special show that only happens once a year, with a factory header.


Hmmmm

[Big Baller]

I recently ordered from Vivid. They were advertising a clearance sale on a Borla header. I told them I needed it overnighted as I was on a tight deadline, and I wanted to make sure it was being shipped in time for me to get it the next day.

I was assured it was shipping. Later that day they called and said the item had already been shipped and they didn't realize it. Then they suggested that they could get another one for me from Borla....it would be more expensive since the price had gone up, and it would take several days.

Guys this is a Bait and Switch operation. I have contacted the Attorney General....and they have started an investigation.

I then ordered from Sparktec because they said they had an OBX header in stock and ready to ship.....4 days later.....nothing....and they won't answer and email.

Now I'm finally looking at every thread in this area, to figure out who the buttwipes are.....in the end it will probably save me a lot of time and frustration.

I'm now probably going to have to go to a special show that only happens once a year, with a factory header.

It took me two minutes to find all these, this asshole has already been banned from Nasioc for bad business practices, it sure wouldn't hurt my feelings if you banned his dumb ass from here too.

[BABY J]

Name 1 shop on the planet that has no unsatisified customers w/ posts to back up their frustration online. What determines a shitty shop (to ME) is how they come to amicable terms when things go wrong (when u work on cars things WILL go wrong --- PERIOD, you can't get around that). ALSO, when you are working w/ suppliers in this industry and are told "YES" on the phone, you trust them at their word and tell the customer "YES" and you get stiffed by your supplier/manufacturer. I got popped like this b/c my distributor would drop ship from THEIR warehouse w/ MY logo --- so in my mind YES THAT ITEM is in stock if it's sitting in "my" warehouse. The days of stocking 200k worth of hardware on-site just doesn't happen in this industry anymore and customers need to be more patient. Also - the example youposted the guy shorted HIMSELF by trying to get to a show (that prob was advertised for at least 6 months) at the last minute. That's one reason why I only use my companies wholesale connections to finish MY projects anymore b/c customers can be a bitch. The truth of the matter is this - you can find ANYTHING you want to find on the net if that's indeed what you are looking for. Every GA Shop has their hate threads. No way around it. I like the people w/ PERSONAL gripes to step up --- that means more to me than digging around online. BigBaller that is no knock on you bc we have always had favorable interaction homey.:cheers:

I'll add some pics to this thread.

I went out to CA to grab a Wagovan, and of course I decided to hang out in Phoenix for about 3 months - LOL. I couldn't resist. Upon getting the Wago back to AZ, there were only 2 shops to choose from to get things done -- Vivid, and Full-Race... and I got goodies from both while I was in town and got wrenches turned at both shops while I was there.

So - I pull up to Vivid - I saw some slow cars in the parking lot.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01010.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01009.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01007.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01008.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01009.jpg

then I walk in...

BTW- the girl that sits at this desk (Michelle) - OMG!! The things I would eat out of her ass are limitless:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01011.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01012.jpg

Old Skool Mitsu that was there: and my salesman Alex.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01013.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01014.jpg

As I am getting a shop tour, I see this - LOL. They are developing go-fast(er) goodies for the Smart Car. If yoru shop isn't innovative and are doing the same things you did 10 years ago it won't be long before your doors will close. You have to think "how can I set myself apart from the 200 other shops that are earning a living doing what I am doing)

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01018.jpg

Lounge area: (for noobs, I been in the game too long to rest here - I was in the shop in back talking cars)

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01020.jpg

Here is my Wagovan on the rack at Vivid getting the modified EF/EE/DA suspension combination dialed in. I just realized that there is some ugly Audi behind my Wagocan... hmph... looks slow. :)(

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01017.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG010191.jpg

Another shot of the ugly German slow car;

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01015.jpg

Aaaah - B series + Wagovan = LOVE

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01070.jpg

Cleaned up the Fagovan before hitting a local cruise spot near Vivid

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01022.jpg

THis wasn't a Vivid car, but it was parked down the street at another office - LOL. I cna dig it.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01023.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01024.jpg


Dumped - and making the drive back home to ATL - dragging V8s down the road the whole way. I love Honda. If you know your geography then you will know that from PHX to ATL the "quick" way doesn't take me through this zip code. I took the scenic route

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01040.jpg

14 hours after leaving PHX --- I am somewhere west of Denver. This is what being up for 20 hours and on the road for 15 looks like when you are a Baby J: I promise I am alert and coherent - I think.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01059.jpg

[BABY J]

Few more pics soon.

[Tracy]

I hate AZ!!!!! We were there for a few weeks. We went out to eat once at midnight. It was so FREAKING HOT! The wind was blowing, but that didn't help since it was just like a hair dryer blowing on you.

[quickdodge®]

I say banishment from here. Later, QD.

[Tracy]

I will NEVER be banned. :D

[quickdodge®]

Not you. Later, QD.

[Maniacc]

I say banishment from here. Later, QD.
Just because he had some shit happen in the past?

He's not here to advertise his products so he isn't doing anything that's going against the rules.

[quickdodge®]

He's not here to advertise his products so he isn't doing anything that's going against the rules.

What you didn't see...............tsk tsk. Later, QD.

[Tracy]

Not you. Later, QD.
I know. Bad joke :boobies:

[BABY J]

I hate AZ!!!!! We were there for a few weeks. We went out to eat once at midnight. It was so FREAKING HOT! The wind was blowing, but that didn't help since it was just like a hair dryer blowing on you.

I have to agree --- but I am considering relocating there. :) The "3 months of Hell" sucks - but the rest of the year is "doable". It's like when I lived in Colorado -- the 3 months of winder sucked - the rest of the year is fine.

Speaking of food though... IN-N-OUT > *

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IN-N-OUT.jpg

LoLo's Chicken and Waffles (now you KNOW the black man had to find that spot!! LOL

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01143.jpg

Outside of LoLos:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/jason.jpg




And here are just some random pics from my time there:

WTF!!!
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG00951.jpg

NS Sex near Fashion Square Mall - Snottsdale"

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG00972.jpg

Hotness:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG00980.jpg

Can't say I understand this one:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG00984.jpg

Wide-body - Gutted - this was at a local go-kart track I went to.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG00995.jpg

Please tell me why - just tell me:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG00999.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/WAGO/IMG01000.jpg

[Tracy]

WTF is that blue thing? A Civic or M Coupe?

[BABY J]

WTF is that blue thing? A Civic or M Coupe?

Yes. You are correct. :D

[blackboi50]

shit why not????......i bet he likes it!!!! :dunno:.....1

[Big Baller]

One or two customers...no he has hundreds of pissed off customers, I can keep posting stories.

[MongolPup]

It WAS a Civic haha

[vividracing]

Yeah the PDK is cool, but only 1 Porsche at a time! I want something more of a daily that I can lightly mod. I was thinking about the 135I. What do you think? I could do an A4, but just did the Audi thing.

Something like this would be cool -
http://www.motivemag.com/Content/uploads/1/LT2_center.jpg

Hey pretty funny pics LOL. I remember that car being there. That is our old place. After 7 years and leasing, we finally bought our own building, it is 15,000 sqft. We did construction and moved in September 08. Check out the YouTube Video here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOdeASoCsyM

Here is the link to Nasioc (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=58) where you can read all the reviews on all the vendors. Many things are posted negative. Our story is a unique one there. I know we never stole, ripped off, or did any criminal activity EVER. What I can say is that since 2001 we have grown up, grown our business, and if we were such bad people, we would not be where we are at today. To sell $10million a year, be profitable, and still be going, I feel fortunate. There is bad and good in every situation. Its how you learn and handle a situation that makes you a better person and business.

This thread is not a Vivid debate thread, but since you posted some negatives, here are some positives. I am 1 of 2 owners and 1 sales person out of 25 people total at Vivid. I try to set a good example.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996/119284-where-do-you-guys-get-your-ss-brake-line.html

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/153778-props-dan-vivid-racing.html

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/148690-vivid-thoughts.html

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/154596-how-install-gt2-bumper-why.html

Those are recent, bottomline you cant make everyone happy - http://www.paypalsucks.com/

[vividracing]

mazda 6 could be cool. AWD, turbo.

http://www.digimods.co.uk/images/Virtualcarimages/cars/mazda6.jpg

[EmminoDaGreat]

Thats a good looking 6

[jr4mny]

nice cars...oh and welcome

[SouthrnStyle]

That bitch in the 6 looks hot

[quickdodge®]

This thread is not a Vivid debate thread, but since you posted some negatives, here are some positives. I am 1 of 2 owners and 1 sales person out of 25 people total at Vivid. I try to set a good example.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996/119284-where-do-you-guys-get-your-ss-brake-line.html

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/153778-props-dan-vivid-racing.html

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/148690-vivid-thoughts.html

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/154596-how-install-gt2-bumper-why.html

Those are recent, bottomline you cant make everyone happy - http://www.paypalsucks.com/

I shall push for your ban. Since you don't understand the concept of NO FREE ADVERTISING, you'll be better off somewhere else. Later, QD.

[vividracing]

Quickdodge - I have not advertised once. The above links are to another forum showing responses same as your other member posted about Nasioc. I dont think anywhere here we have discussed selling anything. No intentions to. Drop the hate, no need.

Southernstyle - nice Hundreds Avatar :) You into Rogue Status?

I pulled the 6 from from www.digimods.co.uk, nothing but INSANE photoshops.

[quickdodge®]

Quickdodge - I have not advertised once. The above links are to another forum showing responses same as your other member posted about Nasioc. I dont think anywhere here we have discussed selling anything. No intentions to. Drop the hate, no need.

No hate at all. But you sign on here under your shop name is indirect advertising in itself. Don't come here trying to chastise me. You'll fail. Also, you posting good feedback posts is advertising your business. No hate here. Don't know you, don't care.

Later, QD.

[Maniacc]

I shall push for your ban. Since you don't understand the concept of NO FREE ADVERTISING, you'll be better off somewhere else. Later, QD.
C'mon dude, he isn't doing anything wrong! Banning him for posting up links to positive feedback isn't going against the rules. Big Baller posted negative feedback so I see fairness in what vividracing did.

He is NOT ADVERTISING, he is simply just posting up pictures and showin' off what he's done in the past. Once he starts selling shit and posting up links to vividracing then you can bash on him til he quits. But IMO this guy is not doing anything wrong here. Shiieet, to me some of his cars' are riced out but that doesn't make this dude a bad guy.
Give it a rest - old man.

[quickdodge®]

C'mon dude, he isn't doing anything wrong! Banning him for posting up links to positive feedback isn't going against the rules. Big Baller posted negative feedback so I see fairness in what vividracing did.

He is NOT ADVERTISING, he is simply just posting up pictures and showin' off what he's done in the past. Once he starts selling shit and posting up links to vividracing then you can bash on him til he quits. But IMO this guy is not doing anything wrong here. Shiieet, to me some of his cars' are riced out but that doesn't make this dude a bad guy.
Give it a rest - old man.

I'll be ok. You're smarter than you portray in this post so you and I both know what's really up. Later, QD.

[Tree]

hey man did you go on google or yahoo to find all those picture of those cars?

[BABY J]

People are funny. Choose your fucking battles --- sheesh. Not all of them are worth fighting.

VIVID - if you want to sell products, you pay just like the other sponsors. I am sure you are aware of that. Furthermore - a nat'l sponsor would be great to have on here. As long as you treat customers right - most people will be happy to have you onboard the RIGHT way. I'm sure that it would benefit our community and prob benefit you as well. If not, enjoy your stay as a regular member.

DISCLAIMER: I did not mention IA nor did I invite VR here... just HAPPENED that I was getting the Fagovan dialed in at their shop this year and at Full Race (just in case some people think otherwise I wanted to get that out there --- LOL). The Wagovan checks the f*ck out for what it is, and I have no complaints w/ VR or FR.

Carry on kids.

[quickdodge®]

People are funny. Choose your fucking battles --- sheesh. Not all of them are worth fighting.

We do what we do. So what? It's no big deal. I state my opinion as I always do. Later, QD.

[BABY J]

^^ FA sho homey!!!! :cheers:



As long as we are on the subject... WTF is the point of 2% milk? I mean - I either want some milk, or I want NO milk. But I DEFINTELY don't want "a portion" of it. Shit... when I drink milk, I drink milk like a man - THICK, RICH, FATTENING, CUT-IT-WITH-A-KNIFE fuckin milk. I mean what's next - 2% pussy? No thanx... I'm good.

[MongolPup]

That bitch in the 6 looks hot

LOL I didn't even realize there was a person in the car.

[SouthrnStyle]

Oh i got the eye always on the look for tail..

[MongolPup]

Oh and baby J, 2% has to do with the amount of milk fat, not the amount of milk itself. 2% milk isn't 98% water.

[vividracing]

I just noticed that in the red photoshop of the 6 too. Its hard to see there. Seriously, what should I do after this A3 is sold? I am really leaning to an old school proper JDM Honda or a BMW 135I. I just want something fun and small. Or should I say F it and get a Honda Rukus!

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2003models/2003-Honda-Ruckusa.jpg

[quickdodge®]

Who cares? Later, QD.

[vividracing]

Many people care, that is why you have 50,000 posts and forums are what people spend all their time at their jobs on. Have a better Sunday, go out and look xmas lights, go to a massage parlor, or maybe flip on some MTV Super Sweet Sixteen. Remember buddy, "it is so easy to be nice, and hard to be mean". Later, DM

[quickdodge®]

Many people care, that is why you have 50,000 posts and forums are what people spend all their time at their jobs on. Have a better Sunday, go out and look xmas lights, go to a massage parlor, or maybe flip on some MTV Super Sweet Sixteen. Remember buddy, "it is so easy to be nice, and hard to be mean". Later, DM
Many people don't care, really. Lolol @ the 50k posts reference. I did notice that you managed to "miss" my join date. And don't worry about my Sundays or any other days I partake in. And it's not really hard to be mean when another doles out the ammo. I wasn't kidding when I said that you could be no match for my intellect and wit. Later, QD.

[vividracing]

A truly intellectual MAN would have a conversation in words or by phone. You dont have the pay grade for me to bother in either. Keyboard battles are for childmolesters. Later, DM.

[vividracing]

For the other men on this forum... what should I build?

Honda Civic EG
BMW 135I
Subaru GC8 Impreza
Mazda 6

Post your feedback.

[quickdodge®]

A truly intellectual MAN would have a conversation in words or by phone. You dont have the pay grade for me to bother in either. Keyboard battles are for childmolesters. Later, DM.

Being that I'm not in your state, the beginning of your post is moot. Obviously. As far as "pay grade," I'm not sure we've met. Later, QD.

[vividracing]

Thats right, your not in my state, but I can travel to yours or you can use a phone to intellectually discuss your issues. I just went through about 3 pages of your last posts, you saying nothing of value. You criticize, point fingers, and act in a manner that makes you seem like you are more important then other enthusiasts. We have never met, which is exactly why any of your posts, actions, or keyboard commando demeaner is not warranted. And btw, signing off each post looks really self centered. Later, DM.

PS those are my initials, not my fake online persona of a fast america car.

[MongolPup]

I personally think you need to call up Full Race, see if your fabrication boys are up to the challenge and build an R14.

[Tracy]

@ BabyJ – We have national sponsors. Just sayin' :)

[Tracy]

P.S. We have women on this forum, too :( I say none of the above, as a woman. How about a Bugatti!!!???

[BABY J]

@ BabyJ – We have national sponsors. Just sayin' :)

I know - what I mean is "another" or "additional" nat'l sponsors. I know you guys have cars that are all over the nation sweetie! :) Batlground has proven itself time and time again. :goodjob:


For the other men on this forum... what should I build?

Honda Civic EG
BMW 135I
Subaru GC8 Impreza
Mazda 6

Post your feedback.

None of the above. All been done, and re-done. I haven't touched my EG in 6 years and it's still as "in the game" as it ever was. That car was/is ahead of it's time.

You wanna do something kool - then grab an import w/ a carburetor (TRUE old skool) and make it unique.:goodjob:

[quickdodge®]

Thats right, your not in my state, but I can travel to yours or you can use a phone to intellectually discuss your issues. I just went through about 3 pages of your last posts, you saying nothing of value. You criticize, point fingers, and act in a manner that makes you seem like you are more important then other enthusiasts. We have never met, which is exactly why any of your posts, actions, or keyboard commando demeaner is not warranted. And btw, signing off each post looks really self centered. Later, DM.

PS those are my initials, not my fake online persona of a fast america car.

You have no idea who I am, man. If you want to peruse my posts and make your judgments of me based on that, I salute you. Because you are one HUGE idiot if you actually believe someone's character is based on an online forum. My opinions and posts are merited wherever I want them to go. If you think I'm self-centered, it's probably because I have reason to be. If possible, think about it and don't get back to me. Move along. On that note, I'm out of here. Have a good time.

PS...I don't give a goddamn about your initials. Later, QD.

[2turbo4u]

Do the Mazda6

[SouthrnStyle]

Later, SS.

[aguynamedpat]

Dont do any of the above cars, do something.... Unique.....

GEO METRO FTMFW!...

[Tracy]

You have no idea who I am, man. If you want to peruse my posts and make your judgments of me based on that, I salute you. Because you are one HUGE idiot if you actually believe someone's character is based on an online forum. My opinions and posts are merited wherever I want them to go. If you think I'm self-centered, it's probably because I have reason to be. If possible, think about it and don't get back to me. Move along. On that note, I'm out of here. Have a good time.

PS...I don't give a goddamn about your initials. Later, QD.

He didn't read enough of the posts to know that the mocking the "Later, QD" is the oldest comeback on IA! :D

I didn't see the first post and I don't know anthing about these guys, so I am not passing judgment. I'm just stating what I do know :) No hard feelings vivid dude.

[Vteckidd]

ok settle down guys, I believe another admin has already politely told him about our advertising rules and where the line is, so far he is fine.

If he has issues with past customers, or the business did, thats perfectly fine to post or bring it up in this thread as we dont want anyone being "scammed".

Having said that, every business will have complaints, i dont see any reason to ban this guy.

Welcome to the board

[vividracing]

Thank you Mr. Kidd

[1SOL2NV]

RHD - your car looks awesome. When I sell my A3, I think I want to build a BANANAS integra or civic for no reason like this. Some are telling me to get the new Hyundai Genesis, but I only want the 997TT for a major project right now. I like the A3 cause it is the DSG shifting so you can drive it easily for family.

What would you get next? Price range under $30K. Can be wagon, sedan, or 2 door. Lotus Elise .... thats me tho .

[MongolPup]

R14!

[vividracing]

I think the Lotus would be awesome to build and do parts for. I would do a turbo kit on it!

[WickedIXMR]

Welcome to the boards VR! Now hook me up on some wheels! I need some track wheels.

[vividracing]

That EVO in your signature looks awesome. Are those Advan RGII's?

[RhdDc2]

Haven't been on in a while just had to check back in here. Very entertaining. You handles yourself well.

[vividracing]

Thanks RHD. Been doing this for a long time and use to it.

[quickdodge®]

You handles yourself well.

Disagree. But I digress.

Vivid, I'd like to welcome you, on behalf of the QD Committee, to IA. I will step up and retract my earlier comments to you and wish you well on the site.



PS...no one put me up to this. This is straight from me. Later, QD.

[EM1toEVO]

Welcome to the forum!

[vividracing]

Thank you QD and EVO1

[WickedIXMR]

That EVO in your signature looks awesome. Are those Advan RGII's?
Thanks! And yes sir you are correct.

[Frög]

http://www.vividracing.com/forums/gallery/files/5/5/4/3/_797.jpg

Love the 406 coupes.. Peugarri is close enough, I mean they were designed by Pininfarina (sp?) so..... :D

[nemean]

OH

MY

GOD.

Hey... i would say something. but i believe that "oh my god" sums it up quite nicely.

btw i saw a pic of your honda. and i just have to ask... why? i know your an older man... ... ... Looks real nice but i think i would be cramped in that.

Disagree. But I digress.

Vivid, I'd like to welcome you, on behalf of the QD Committee, to IA. I will step up and retract my earlier comments to you and wish you well on the site.



PS...no one put me up to this. This is straight from me. Later, QD.

[nemean]

i like my boat.
Oh and i think you should do a 2002 camaro!
Lol you might figure out how to make them a worthy track car and hit me back w/ some info! lol
Welcome to the forum.

[ATLTSX]

Welcome to the forums. I've bought several things from vivid and never really had any problems. There is one thing that never got resolved...pm me please.

:)

[quickdodge®]

OH

MY

GOD.

Hey... i would say something. but i believe that "oh my god" sums it up quite nicely.

Why would you feel the need to say anything?


btw i saw a pic of your honda. and i just have to ask... why? i know your an older man... ... ... Looks real nice but i think i would be cramped in that.

Why do you drive that Camaro? Later, QD.

[vividracing]

PM sent. Thank you

[ATLTSX]

PM sent. Thank you

Thanks :goodjob:

[UpSideDownDesi]

I really don't understand all the negativity toward the business; find me 1 business that hasn't had a complaint or upset customers, just 1. All the feedback is much appreciated, gives us a bit of a history on his business, but why not let him build his own rep on the boards instead of creating it for him. Feedback is feedback.....for buyers to read and make up their mind. How would a current sponsor on here feel if i had bad experience with them and purposely blew off all the customers the shop might get? I don't, i give my opinion and move on.

Welcome aboard Dan, good work on the cars, post more if you can. Looks like you are already a sponosr? Go with the 135i :goodjob:. You have front underbody spliters for 02 WRX?

[vividracing]

Thanks for the compliments. Very true what you said. We have a feature coming out in Entrepreneur Magazine March 2009 issue. I dont think sucky people get those :)

Yeah we have the APR ones -

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=apr+wrx

[quickdodge®]

I really don't understand all the negativity toward the business;

This thread is long over. Why the "need" to bring it back up? Later, QD.

[BABY J]

Well looky who I found when I was looking through my Entrpreneur Startups issue for this Spring - some ugly ass guy in a red hat named Dan.:D

From pushing parts out of a college dorm in 1998 to over $10 million in sales in 2008. FUCK YOU!!!

You are literally living one of my early dreams man... I started "Serious Customs" when I was in the Air Force doing the same thing - pushing parts. Ebay killed me --- not that I couldn't re-design my plan and re-attack b/c I made a killing on eBay as well... I was just deployed too much (averaged 200 days a year in some1 else's fucked up country shooting down bad guys). I don't envy the speed shop owners anymore... that was another time for me, but I DO still get this mag for a reason (I have my own I.T consulting firm). It was cool to see your ugly ass in the back --- good stuff.:goodjob:

You'll get a captiva blue si shell delivered to your new location soon. Hold it until I can arrange transport back here to Mainstream Performance - tell Alex to expect a call.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u59/MUSIC_MAESTRO/IMG01867.jpg


J'son