Clearing up some misunderstandings (Roe)

[gen 3 motorsports]

Hey y'all;

I've posted a few times in as many days with some inquiries for input to some concerns I've had along the way during this Roe S/C install. First off, I want to thank those that chimed in during my after hours posts to lend me your thoughts. The couple of hiccups I had were easy and quick fixes of my own mistakes.
Second off, I want to clear the air about how I feel about Roe and their products. It's come to my attention that some of my posts were interpretted as a bit slandering. I must apologize if that's how I came off. Their kit is quite impressive and actually pretty easy to install. The instructions were thorough and clear. I was happy to work with Roe on the purchase and install of their products onto what is my first big Viper customer job. I learned a lot, and Roe was very helpful when I called them. Several of my posts were done during after hours when Roe was closed. I have nothing but good things to say about them as I have just mentioned. I do realize, once again, that forums can be a double edged sword at times since intepretation is different for everyone.

Lastly, the car runs awesome. I look forward to fine tuning the VEC2 once I receive the CD ROM disk that Dave at Roe so graciously sent me a gratis.

Thanks all. see you around.

Robert

[KenH]

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Frankly I think it is great that someone is taking an interest in tuning Vipers in this area. It feels pretty lonely when you have the only Roe SC Viper in Portland (was two, but an unfortunate drag racing accident took out the other one) and only 4 in the state that I am aware of.

Sean's great to work with and does provide the best support imaginable, but it is difficult to do some stuff from 3000 miles away.

Do you have your own dyno or are you using an outside shop?

--- Ken

[gen 3 motorsports]

Originally Posted by KenH

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Frankly I think it is great that someone is taking an interest in tuning Vipers in this area. It feels pretty lonely when you have the only Roe SC Viper in Portland (was two, but an unfortunate drag racing accident took out the other one) and only 4 in the state that I am aware of.

Sean's great to work with and does provide the best support imaginable, but it is difficult to do some stuff from 3000 miles away.

Do you have your own dyno or are you using an outside shop?

--- Ken

Hey Ken;

We'll have to hook up sometime! Who did your install?

Yes, Roe has been top notch with customer service. Everything a smooth transition and great help.

I do not have a dyno. I typically street-tune with a portable wide band and scanning software (I have ScanEase for Vipers). This will get me close, as safe as I can drive the car to load tune out on the road. The time will come to fine tune on a dyno, but only need a small amount of dyno time at that point, if at all.

I forget that guy's name that crashed his GTS a few weeks back, but we actually talked on the phone. I wish I had his number or knew how to contact him. He was a bit discouraged by that point and was thinking of parting the car out rather than fix it. I'd like to encourage him to fix it and that I would help with the mechanicals as much as he needed. Do you know him?

Lets keep in touch!!

Robert

[KenH]

Robert,
Timberline Dodge did my install, but I have had on-going issues with the setup that I am still trying to debug without their help. I have made progress, but there are still some issues I need to iron out. I am currently trying to tune it with a WBO on the street and sending log files to Sean as well as putting it on the dyno at DFI Performance, but I keep coming up with new problems. I can get it running good for a day or two and then it starts crapping out again.

Yes, I know Rob. He is back on track and already rebuilding his Viper, so no worries there.

--- Ken