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    Post Tank is NOT the innocent guy he pretend to be (proof), V. Tank's a Lying Moron

    This post is in response to Tank's numerous attempts to make himself out to be an innocent victim. Tank, as well as his friends, have continuesly stated that Tank has NEVER blamed Mike or Mainstream for his car's problems and that Mike took it upon himself to become defensive for no reason. Tank claims he was innocently just seeking advice on the internet to what may have happened and never once hinted it was Mainstream's fault. Tank wants to show the public a pseudo-persona that some may seem to be falling for but many of us can see beyond.

    *I AM POSTING THIS FROM MY OWN MIND BECAUSE I HATE LIARS AND MORONS... TANK APPARENTLY FITS BOTH CATAGORIES*


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    I got ready to get on teh highway and i was drivin about 5 miles and the car cut off and the radiato overflow was steaming.
    This proves that obvious symptoms of overheating were present. Steam comming from the engine bay would be easy to observe as long as you're not distracted by other things or being careless. Cars do not simply turn off at the first sign of evaporation of coolant. The symptoms will persist for a bit before they take their toll and cause the motor to seize.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    Now i never noticed any smoke and the car was driving normally so what could the problem had been and why.
    This post comment was made in the same post quoted above. This either contradicts the original statement made by Tank saying that the "radiato overflow was steaming" or signifies that Tank, for some reason, was not observant to the coolant evaporating. Again, anyone with a basic understanding of automechanics knows that a motor does not instantly seize and stop at the first signs of coolant evaporation. Also, once temperatures become excessive enough for coolant to evaporate, both the smell as well as the visible steam produced are both clear signs that something is wrong.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    so you all think it was the thermastat then no other possiblities, now this being a new block and all shouldnt that been something checked or without a issue. i only came home for a few days on R&R leave frmo my deployment and this happens so i appreciate all your help
    Tank states on the forums that his block is new but in actuality, it is compromised of mostly used internals such as used pistons, rods, crank, etc.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    ...and from what i heard the motor over heated to the point of seizing it up
    So the visible signs of coolant evaporation were not obvious enough to diagnose that the car had overheated for Tank. By implying that he's "heard" that the motor overheated and caused it to seize, I'm assuming he couldn't make the judgement himself so he asked people if the heat really caused his car to shut down. Not only does this show his lack of knowledge in automechanics but that he lacks simple common sense.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    ...but ive been screwed once by a shop in ATL called Topspeed so i just wanted to ask others about it
    This is quoted simply to rebuttle any attempts Tank makes to say that he has never blamed or bashed a shop before.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    let me ask you all a question on my invoice it says they replaced the waiter pump and water temp sensor is that what you all are talking about
    As shown here, Tank does not know the difference between a water temperature sensor and a thermostat.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    well i sent the secratary for the shop a Private message on the local boards showing this thread and here was my response so i guess i my boy was right saying it was a cover up................
    This statement clearly shows that Tank is implying that either Mike, Mainstream, or both are attempting to "cover up" something. By implying that it was a "cover up", Tank is implying that they are hiding something from him and not taking responsibility for it. This is directly placing blame on Mainstream. We also know that labeling Mike as a "secretary" is an indirect insult at him but we'll dismiss for now.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    Quote Originally Posted by Mike's Private Message to Tank
    Re: serious questions

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    you know what man, i had a DEATH IN MY FAMILY. Answering your PMs on my OFF DAYS is not at the top of my priority list. sorry. that may be rude, but thats the way it is.

    Come get your car tuesday, we are done.
    let me ask this when a shop does something like this is there any standing for the customer.............
    Tank does not seem to understand that Mike is dealing with a death in the immediate family. He is also insensitive enough to think about only himself in this situation. This statement clearly shows Tank's character.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums AFTER Mike's initial response
    At first i was gonna respond myself but i think ill use your own words for this one since your trying to make me look bad......
    This statement shows that Tank feels his overall image is being attacked by Mike by saying "your trying to make me look bad....." As shown above in a previous quote, Tank first tried to make an attack on the image of Mainstream and Mike with the "cover up" statement.
    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    funny you say that visit http://www.mainstreamperformance.com/contact_us.php

    and it says to also call and AIM you also on your site it says you work on saturdays i called 2 times left 2 messages, also Aimed you on saturday 8 times with no repsonse yet i saw you posting on the local forum so dooin your job or ignoring me which one........................something your forgetin mike your trying to cover your tracks but i have all PMs and emails from you did you think i deleted them ive been screwed twice before i thinki got a lil wiser this time.
    Tank still does not care that Mike was dealing with a loss in the immediate family. The bolded statement is another accusation that Mike is trying to cover something up, again, insinuating that he has done something wrong. This statement also shows that Tank feels he has been screwed twice before by previous shops; again, this is to rebuttle any statements saying he's never bashed or blamed a shop for anything.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums in response to Mike
    ---- wait again you say this but you tuned the car before :remember when you made the exhaust" so if your such a reputable shop and im such a liar how come when tuning it you didnt take notice to the wastegate. basically sounds like you just take cars and throw them on the dyno without making/checking them----
    This statement shows that Tank assumes by paying for a tune on his vehicle, the shop should thoroughly examine the car's parts, setup, and check to make sure work on the car was done properly regardless of who did the work. Anyone who has done business in the world of performance automobiles knows this is simply not true. Your tuner is NOT responsible for your car's build and lack of required/quality parts. This again, shows Tank's lack of knowledge in performance cars.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    ...but the point your missing is when i came back from my DEPLOYMENT, TO PICK UP MY SUPRA, it did not make it 10 minutes on the highway and instead of you all saying hey maybe we messed up. You all took advantage of my lack of knowledge on motorwork and assumed id never ask anyone else...
    This statment shows that Tank automatically assumed the shop should have attempted to take responsibility for the car's overheating, regardless of what may have happened. This statement is a bit of an oxymoron as Tank thinks Mainstream may have "messed up" but also he states he lacks knowledge on motorwork. Why would he automatically assume Mainstream has "messed up" when he apparently doesn't understand or know what's going on at all? It seems Tank is striving to find a scapegoat to escape his own guilt.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    Now go ahead and say you all didnt know i wasnt mechanically sound enough to think of the thermostat, you all knew that unless someone else pointed it out i would never had known............
    Tank recieved several responses on the SupraForums stating that the thermostat may have possiblely malfunctioned and caused his car to overheat and eventually seize. With these internet responses, Tank is confident that the thermostat is indeed the problem and Mainstream knew about it and was reluctant to tell him so. Combine this statement with the previous two "cover up" accusations and you can see that Tank thinks Mainstream were to blame for the thermostat and was hoping Tank would never realize this without asking on the internet. This, again, shows that Tank is attempting to put blame on Mainstream. However, so everyone knows, the thermostat was indeed replaced with a functioning one, but Tank did not seem aware of this and proceeded on with his own tangent.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    see mike you came in this thread defensive when no one was pointing a finger i asked a question cause i seeked knowledge. You came in thinking someon was flaming your shop or that i was bad mouthing you all. My mom has a old saying "A HIT DOG WILL HOLLA" and you sounded off. Now im 90% sure you all didnt do something right and covered it up.
    Tank states he never once blamed or even hinting at blaming Mike or Mainstream for his car's malfunction. Please read the quote statements above that show proof beyond a shadow of a doubt that Tank initially began to place blame on Mainstream immediately and continues to proceed with the same mindset. The end of this statement also is yet ANOTHER attempt to say that Mainstream "didnt do something right" and they are trying to "cover(ed) it up."


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    But like i said before i hope you and Mainstream Performance take confort in knowing that you screwed over this soldier car and him out of 3600 dollars. thanks for your time my points are proven enough im gone...........
    Finally, this is direct proof that Tank is blaming Mainstream for his vehicle's malfunction as he blatently says that "you (Mainstream/Mike) screwed over this solder (Tank)." This should prove, yet again, that Tank is indeed blaming Mainstream for his car's faults and Mainstream has EVER RIGHT to take a defensive position to defend their name. All attempts made by Tank to make himself look innocent by stating that he never blamed Mainstream for anything but was rather looking for advice are completely not true. Tank only wants to make himself out to be an innocent victim.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    so far

    ISP performance -------couldnt install a b20vtec properly

    Topspeed----could not install a na-t kit and tune it

    Mainstream Performance---overheated brand new block

    hopefully ill have my supra up within the next few months

    thanks for your time again
    This seems redundant, however, this is even more proof that Tank is putting blame on other shops in the past for his vehicles's failures. Again, Tank has stated that he's never blamed/bashed any shop before but this statement contradicts his attempts to make himself look innocent.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    btm7687-----------you raise a good point however think about this how can you tune a car not knowing its parts. im not very smart mechanically but i know this much. this was teh mistake Topspeed made also in my eyes...........they should have known the wastegate spring and all other informaion before even cranking the car. now keep in mind i do remember them asking me and i told them i didnt know. I bought the whole setup from daveH and i feel it was top quality, however i didnt remember the wastegate so shouldnt they have checked once i said i didnt know.
    Again, Tank assumes that he is not responsible for anything that goes on with the build of his own vehicle. Tank purchased USED parts from "daveH" that, as he even states, he did not know much about. Tank feels it is the shop's responsibility ot take liability over USED parts that Tank requested to be installed and used. Tank fails to understand that when he supplies USED parts and requests them to be installed, that it is NOT the shop's responsibility to thoroughly diagnose each part, take each part apart and fully measure its specs (such as spring pressure inside the wastegate), etc. Its one thing to purchase NEW parts from a shop and entrust that the shop purchases the correct items with correct specifications but this is simply not the case. Simply "feeling" that parts are top quality does not mean anything.


    Quote Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    and your correct this thread was made for information no bashing.......
    Read the previous quoted statements above.


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    This is just tearing apart his posts on SF... we all know if I quoted the ridiculous things and lies he's posted here on IA, this post would be 100x longer.
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    Got damn you must really hate tank. Is this really worth your time?

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    thank you charles, i want everyone to see this.

    Tank can rant an rave all he wants, but this is all truth, along with my invoices, dyno, video i provided.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bigdare23
    Got damn you must really hate tank. Is this really worth your time?
    Trying to turn this into a more intelligent topic instead of "bla bla, fight fuck bla bla."

    I've simply quoted things Tank has said himself instead of just throwing out accusations. I provide proof.
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    If brian wants to hoop it up, im game, i havent played in 4 years, but i was Varsity in HS, and id be happy to LOL at us playing basketball
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    Quote Originally Posted by ct9a gsr
    Trying to turn this into a more intelligent topic instead of "bla bla, fight fuck bla bla."

    I've simply quoted things Tank has said himself instead of just throwing out accusations. I provide proof.
    whatever makes you happy

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. KiDD
    thank you charles, i want everyone to see this.

    Tank can rant an rave all he wants, but this is all truth, along with my invoices, dyno, video i provided.
    IF THATS THE CASE WHY YOU DELETE MY THREAD YOUR BING CHILDISH AND IT SHOWS BUT YOU GOT THE SUPERMOD POWERS SO GO AHEAD CONTINUE YOUR COVER UP DELETE AND LOCK THREADS TO FEEL BETTER................

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    this is quite ridiculous, 3rd thread i have seen today

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. KiDD
    If brian wants to hoop it up, im game, i havent played in 4 years, but i was Varsity in HS, and id be happy to LOL at us playing basketball
    Mike when you want to play .lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tank
    IF THATS THE CASE WHY YOU DELETE MY THREAD YOUR BING CHILDISH AND IT SHOWS BUT YOU GOT THE SUPERMOD POWERS SO GO AHEAD CONTINUE YOUR COVER UP DELETE AND LOCK THREADS TO FEEL BETTER................
    Are you going to make any type of intelligent rebuttle or explanation to any of your contradictions and lies that I quoted and showed above?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tank
    IF THATS THE CASE WHY YOU DELETE MY THREAD YOUR BING CHILDISH AND IT SHOWS BUT YOU GOT THE SUPERMOD POWERS SO GO AHEAD CONTINUE YOUR COVER UP DELETE AND LOCK THREADS TO FEEL BETTER................

    That thread turned into shit, and went way off topic. Then I got in a battle with some one over who was dumber, even though we both looked like 2 retards arguing over who was less of a retard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by william_jeff
    this is quite ridiculous, 3rd thread i have seen today
    its childish and to make matters worse Mike is deleteing threads and shit i made so his lil groupie "charles" can try to twist and bash on his own im fucking done i dont need groupies or any exceptance obviously mike and charles does....................so its whatever like i said ill get my shit and get it fixed on my own.............



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    proof is good and all. But in the real world we know that proof still won't convince lots of thick-skulled folks
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    Quote Originally Posted by ct9a gsr
    Are you going to make any type of intelligent rebuttle or explanation to any of your contradictions and lies that I quoted and showed above?
    as a matter a fact i think i will give me a minute

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    mike you are cool in my book. But you know both of y'all need to settle this without da drama

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    ps mike, I'll be ready for juice, probably by mid may... do i need an appointment, or would you rather have me take it elsewhere?
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    and charles man,you are starting to test my nerves. you complain just as much as tank.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tank
    its childish and to make matters worse Mike is deleteing threads and shit i made so his lil groupie "charles" can try to twist and bash on his own im fucking done i dont need groupies or any exceptance obviously mike and charles does....................so its whatever like i said ill get my shit and get it fixed on my own.............



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    1. I'm not a "grouppie" to Mike/Mainstream. I don't ever go up there to just hangout. I also used to be on a positive-neutral standpoint with you before I got sick of your BS.

    2. I'm not twisting ANYTHING. My quotes of your statements are 100% unadulterated.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ct9a gsr
    1. I'm not a "grouppie" to Mike/Mainstream. I don't ever go up there to just hangout. I also used to be on a positive-neutral standpoint with you before I got sick of your BS.

    2. I'm not twisting ANYTHING. My quotes of your statements are 100% unadulterated.
    man go eat a ricecake and STFU, let them squash it.

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    This is the most I've seen Charles post in about a year

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    Quote Originally Posted by stikiller
    man go eat a ricecake and STFU, let them squash it.
    Korean BBQ or Korean Ramen is my preference, not ricecakes. =D

    Quote Originally Posted by tony
    This is the most I've seen Charles post in about a year
    Hiya Tony... hope you're doing well!
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    keep talkin you going to get some sweet and sour cock in ya mouth

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tank
    as a matter a fact i think i will give me a minute
    I'm sorry. I'm not involved in this at all but I cant help but posting this: I think it's kind of funny that you have to think up of an excuse for what you said rather than already knowing what you meant.
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    lets start charles------------


    you quoted me saying

    Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    I got ready to get on teh highway and i was drivin about 5 miles and the car cut off and the radiato overflow was steaming.

    then you said

    This proves that obvious symptoms of overheating were present. Steam comming from the engine bay would be easy to observe as long as you're not distracted by other things or being careless. Cars do not simply turn off at the first sign of evaporation of coolant. The symptoms will persist for a bit before they take their toll and cause the motor to seize.

    --------How does that prove that i was driving there was no sign or any kind other then the fact the car cut off. Keep in mind i was with MO he was following me in the highyway he also didnt notice anything. To take it a step further we even stopped and got gas and guess what no issue there other then the car wouldn't idle correctly which i told mike and turbo dave about also.


    you quoted me saying

    Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    Now i never noticed any smoke and the car was driving normally so what could the problem had been and why.


    then you said

    This post comment was made in the same post quoted above. This either contradicts the original statement made by Tank saying that the "radiato overflow was steaming" or signifies that Tank, for some reason, was not observant to the coolant evaporating. Again, anyone with a basic understanding of automechanics knows that a motor does not instantly seize and stop at the first signs of coolant evaporation. Also, once temperatures become excessive enough for coolant to evaporate, both the smell as well as the visible steam produced are both clear signs that something is wrong.

    ----it doesnt contradict anything it is what it is, i didnt notice any signs of overheating or any issue the car cut off. Keep in mind charles i was in the car when the motor blew so i know what smoke or steam would look like from the engine bay.........

    you quoted me saying

    Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    so you all think it was the thermastat then no other possiblities, now this being a new block and all shouldnt that been something checked or without a issue. i only came home for a few days on R&R leave frmo my deployment and this happens so i appreciate all your help

    and you said


    Tank states on the forums that his block is new but in actuality, it is compromised of mostly used internals such as used pistons, rods, crank, etc

    ---as i said in mikes thread my mistake on termonology, it is a used block head and pistons. However they was inspected by Mainstream Performance before the installation.


    you quoted me saying

    Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    ...and from what i heard the motor over heated to the point of seizing it up

    you said

    So the visible signs of coolant evaporation were not obvious enough to diagnose that the car had overheated for Tank. By implying that he's "heard" that the motor overheated and caused it to seize, I'm assuming he couldn't make the judgement himself so he asked people if the heat really caused his car to shut down. Not only does this show his lack of knowledge in automechanics but that he lacks simple common sense.

    again your trying to imply something that just did not happen, i wont repeat myself again there was no signs.

    you quoted me saying

    Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    ...but ive been screwed once by a shop in ATL called Topspeed so i just wanted to ask others about it

    you said

    This is quoted simply to rebuttle any attempts Tank makes to say that he has never blamed or bashed a shop before.


    ---again your trying to twist words lets go back to what i said, i said i didnt make the thread on supraforums to bash anyone/shop. Yes i talked about ISP and Topspeeds bad work before but in my thread on SF i did not do this and it clearly shows and Supraforum members have agreed also

    you quoted me saying

    Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    let me ask you all a question on my invoice it says they replaced the waiter pump and water temp sensor is that what you all are talking about

    you said

    As shown here, Tank does not know the difference between a water temperature sensor and a thermostat.


    ---your correct there i never sad i was vrey mechanically sound. however i do know enough from my experience from teh motor blowing to know steam or smoke from the engine bay is bad. But i never saw that why i was on the interstate only when i pulled over after teh car cut off was those signs apprearent.

    you quoted me saying

    Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    well i sent the secratary for the shop a Private message on the local boards showing this thread and here was my response so i guess i my boy was right saying it was a cover up................


    you said

    This statement clearly shows that Tank is implying that either Mike, Mainstream, or both are attempting to "cover up" something. By implying that it was a "cover up", Tank is implying that they are hiding something from him and not taking responsibility for it. This is directly placing blame on Mainstream. We also know that labeling Mike as a "secretary" is an indirect insult at him but we'll dismiss for now.


    ----again read when that was posted matter fact read the post i posted that comment after i recieved the PM back from mike saying he was done with my car. at the time i was like damn if he is mad over me asking a question then damn i guess maybe there was a cover up. However up til that point i never brought up mainstream's nor mikes name Mike took it upon himself to get upset PM me what he did then turn around and start posting on supraforums after the fact......

    you quoted


    Originally Posted by Mike's Private Message to Tank
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    you know what man, i had a DEATH IN MY FAMILY. Answering your PMs on my OFF DAYS is not at the top of my priority list. sorry. that may be rude, but thats the way it is.

    Come get your car tuesday, we are done.

    Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
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    let me ask this when a shop does something like this is there any standing for the customer.............

    you said

    Tank does not seem to understand that Mike is dealing with a death in the immediate family. He is also insensitive enough to think about only himself in this situation. This statement clearly shows Tank's character.

    wait so im wrong when i make a post ask a question and then he gets upset and says he is 69'in my car. i dont think so this doesnt show my character the comment was made in the same post i made on supraforums showing mikes PM. so yes i wanted to know was there any standing for a customer because i getting teh 3rd degree from mike for no reason. Keep in mind all this has happend only after a week that i loss my wifes mom due to a murder. Mike and my friends knew of this also but i still pushed on and was trying to get things taken care of.

    you quoted me saying

    Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums AFTER Mike's initial response
    At first i was gonna respond myself but i think ill use your own words for this one since your trying to make me look bad......


    and you said

    This statement shows that Tank feels his overall image is being attacked by Mike by saying "your trying to make me look bad....." As shown above in a previous quote, Tank first tried to make an attack on the image of Mainstream and Mike with the "cover up" statement.

    -------wrong again my friend up til the point of mikes pm there as no issue nor shops/names involved

    you quoted me saying

    Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums
    funny you say that visit http://www.mainstreamperformance.com/contact_us.php

    and it says to also call and AIM you also on your site it says you work on saturdays i called 2 times left 2 messages, also Aimed you on saturday 8 times with no repsonse yet i saw you posting on the local forum so dooin your job or ignoring me which one........................something your forgetin mike your trying to cover your tracks but i have all PMs and emails from you did you think i deleted them ive been screwed twice before i thinki got a lil wiser this time.

    and you said

    Tank still does not care that Mike was dealing with a loss in the immediate family. The bolded statement is another accusation that Mike is trying to cover something up, again, insinuating that he has done something wrong. This statement also shows that Tank feels he has been screwed twice before by previous shops; again, this is to rebuttle any statements saying he's never bashed or blamed a shop for anything.

    --------i find it funny how your using mikes loss as a crutch mike AIM'd me about his loss oh and get this he told me in the same sentence he would be at work late on satruday. So let me ask you if thats the case how am i incensitive when what i said is true he did try to make me look bad and he did jump on the defensive for no reason---------

    you quoted me saying

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tank @ SupraForums in response to Mike
    ---- wait again you say this but you tuned the car before :remember when you made the exhaust" so if your such a reputable shop and im such a liar how come when tuning it you didnt take notice to the wastegate. basically sounds like you just take cars and throw them on the dyno without making/checking them----


    you said

    This statement shows that Tank assumes by paying for a tune on his vehicle, the shop should thoroughly examine the car's parts, setup, and check to make sure work on the car was done properly regardless of who did the work. Anyone who has done business in the world of performance automobiles knows this is simply not true. Your tuner is NOT responsible for your car's build and lack of required/quality parts. This again, shows Tank's lack of knowledge in performance cars.

    -----wait i might not know alot about automechanics but how can you tune something without knowing what setup it has...........that doesnt make since what your saying. cause if thats the case then all shops do is take cars put them on a dyno and floor it and hope for a good tune. i dont think so and again supraforums members agreed also--------


    -------------------------------------------------------------

    with the rest of your quotes your twisting words and times up charles all the other quotes was made after mike came into the thread and yes he did try to defame my character on there. i defended myself period. This all stems from mikes childish behavior. Had Mike have stopped and saw i was asking a question nothing more or less but judging from this pm he sent today........

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. KiDD
    gimme a fucking break.

    Dont try to play this game tank, IM BETTER AT IT THAN YOU ARE. dont act like that thread on supraforums was for your personal education, you were trying to PLACE BLAME and you just wanted someone to tell you what you wanted to hear.

    The car will have your Rear end in the back, the aVCR is in the car, thats all i owe you

    Mike you fucked up and blamed me for some shit that wasnt true you then went on a rant on a national board and the members have agreed with me. i never attacked you or mainstream. Its appearant in not only post, pm's but also by how youve behaved on IA today. Also you answer phones, check emails thats a secratarys work also. that wasnt a insult its the fuckin truth just like tray is a secratay for topspeed .................... again i dont care what you all side with but if a customer seeks knowledge post a question asking for a answer and tells his tuner about the post "not like i hid it" then he doesnt deserve what i got. Also i never said mainstream should warranty the motor i tried to work with to fix and and i was paying. So again there was no issue until mike over reacted period end of story im done with this thread and your comments twist it cover it up or whatever it takes to make you all sleep better, im done with it just have my car ready tommorrow mike and have a nice day.


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    Man i love to see these grown men acting like baby's Wow i dont feel so bad now I dont at all

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    Quote Originally Posted by stikiller
    and charles man,you are starting to test my nerves. you complain just as much as tank.

    I am scared to get my work done by any 1 off here anymore Besides bucky

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    Dang Charles is posting now...guess he beat all his video games...lol jk

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    Tank you can act like you were trying to "seek" knowledge all you want, but the facts are this"

    1) You IMPLIED that you were seeking to place blame on someone, read your own god damn posts, im not an idiot, that thread was posted to FIND SOMEONE AT FAULT. Other wise you would have worded things differently, and you wouldnt have said it was a "cover up" and you wouldnt have made the comments about the thermostat which you had NO INFO on.

    2) you were agitated that i had not responded to your PMs, and thats when you posted the SF thread. YOU LEFT NO MESSAGES ON SATURDAY. that is an outright LIE

    3) I have had enough of you, your attitude, your car, and anything having to do with this situation.

    4) We TOWED your car for free back to MSPi, looked at it, didnt charge you, and continued to try to help you out.

    Thats all i have to say, no one is COVERING ANYTHING UP, I DID NOT BLOW UP, I TOLD THE STORY LIKE IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TOLD. YOur thread was "I PICKED MY CAR UP, I DROVE IT, IT BLEW UP, THE SHOP SAID IT WAS MY TRANNY" WHICH IS A COMPLETE LIE.

    You never stated the ENTIRE STORY about how your water temp gauge is bad, the car never overheated on the dyno, we test drove it with no problems, etc ,etc,etc you left ALL THAT OUT. WHY? because you wanted to skew everyones opinion into blaming your cars mishaps and your lack of any knowledge on a performance car against us.

    I nipped it in the bud, and you didnt like it.

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    fuck em charles...fuck em all!

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    Wow, Charles definitely deserves a standing ovation. Stated nothing but facts and comments that came directly from Tank

    FUCK GRAN TURISMO EAST!! NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR THERE, ESPECIALLY NOT FOR AN ALIGNMENT!! TERRIBLE BUSINESS!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by stikiller
    man go eat a ricecake and STFU, let them squash it.
    Why don't you STFU and let them squash it. You get on here, calling people all kinds of names and trying to fight the whole world :jerkit:

    FUCK GRAN TURISMO EAST!! NEVER TAKE YOUR CAR THERE, ESPECIALLY NOT FOR AN ALIGNMENT!! TERRIBLE BUSINESS!!

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    This all seems so familiar, Good luck guys. No matter how much you try and bend over backwards you will still loose.


    Tank, no offense... but maybe you should pick up a different hobby.

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    Damn i have no reason to be involed with this, but cr9a definately made his point. As a fellow mechanic myself its ALWAYS terrible to have an illiterate irate customer bashing you while having no automotive knowledge. Props to ct9a for calling this one.

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    What the fuck is going on? Why is this still going on? When I read the SF post and Tanks said that he wasnt trying to bash or blame a shop. So why is this garbage still going on?

    This is Tank and Mikes problem. Who the fuck cares if Tank does or doesnt know shit about cars? The situation already happened so why bring up all of everything from forever and a day ago?

    Also what is all this back and forth bashing going to accomplish? Is it gonna get Tank a new motor? No. Is it going to stop Mike's business from continuing? No. When you build a car you win some you lose some. I think we all have had our fair share of blown motors without knowing the direct problem. Sometimes you gotta man up and take one for the team. You cant win them all.

    This is totally unbiased. Tank is my best friend and whenever I have a Honda question or needed help with my SR, Mike has been there.

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    i can't fit into any of my suit clothes anymore.. i gained weight.. i tried 4 or 5 suit pants on and none of them fit.. when i finally found a pair pants to wear to my interview, i started looking for a shirt... when i put the shirt on, i couldn't button up the top button.

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    I try to stay objective but I'll just say this.. i knew jack shit about cars when I bought my G35.. but before deciding to mod, even if it was just an intake I did thorough research on what I was going to be doing to my car. I researched for 6 months before going the twin turbo route, still till this day I'm not close to knowledgeable about cars but I know enough to diagnose a problem and fix it myself.

    I say this to say that you cannot expect a shop to do any and everything for you, at some point you have to take ownership. This also helps the shop when you know about your car, when I took my G into mainstream I believe they had only done a Greddy 350Z. Mike was cool and I was able to answer any questions they had since I knew the car inside and out, that kept them from guessing or diagnosing the wrong problem.

    Tank, my advice and this is not putting you down. When you get to the point where you can diagnose/fix your own issues with your car, then do major modifications. Either that or have VERY deep ockets to get it done right.. otherwise just keep it relatively close to stock.

    And go with the VQ! Safe out the box solutions and a nice amount of tq, you'd love it man.. eff the 2jz.

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