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12-15-2011, 01:17 PM

For those of us that don't visit the Corvette forum. Wander over to the C4 ZR1 section and back up the nomination for Marc. See "Haibeck sucess story".

Thanks, Frank U.

12-15-2011, 05:08 PM

Go on and get yer butt's over there and back him up. Before I have to unleash my avatar on all you ! Now go on !

Kevin

12-15-2011, 05:23 PM

i find it insane that he'd need to be "backed up" he's one of the best there is

tomtom72

12-16-2011, 11:36 AM

Okay Frank. I reported as ordered!

:cheers:
Tom

HAWAIIZR-1

01-02-2012, 05:35 AM

ZR-1 Brothers and Sisters,

I hope you can join in on supporting this effort that Bob has done on the other forum. He is trying to submit in the next week or so and here is an extract from the same subject in CF C4 ZR-1 section. Bob did an awesome job on the cover letter and is compiling the data to support. As Frank said, get your butt over there and help support this effort for someone that is spending their lifetime of keeping this dream alive for all of us.

Thanks for your consideration.

Aloha from Japan,

Craig

To keep you posted on Marc's nomination for the museum - I did the cover letter today and I've completed much of the application form. As you know, Marc is a very humble guy, but he has agreed to provide a list of articles that he has written and speaking events that he has participated in; these kinds of things are critical to making an impression on the selection committee. The one thing that forum members could do is also prepare a short letter of support for inclusion in the submission (a brief account of your experience with Marc). If you could let me know your interest in doing so pls, I will provide you with our draft cover letter to give you an idea of how we're approaching the submission.

Many thanks,

Bob

ZR1North

01-02-2012, 12:51 PM

i find it insane that he'd need to be "backed up" he's one of the best there is

I understand your comment, Kevin, but the nomination process is quite competitive; so, the more letters of endorsement we have for the submission, the more attention the nomination will get with the selection committee.

I sent e-mail to about 27 people that participated in some way in the original thread started by Marv (msgordon) back in Dec. So far, I have five excellent letters of endorsement. If anyone would like the "form endorsement letter" that we developed to help get the creative juices flowing, just e-mail me at lambebob@hotmail.com, provide me your personal e-address and I'd be happy to send you the form letter.

Thanks all. Let's respond as a community for St. Marc!

bobbyhi

01-02-2012, 02:36 PM

I understand your comment, Kevin, but the nomination process is quite competitive; so, the more letters of endorsement we have for the submission, the more attention the nomination will get with the selection committee.

I sent e-mail to about 27 people that participated in some way in the original thread started by Marv (msgordon) back in Dec. So far, I have five excellent letters of endorsement. If anyone would like the "form endorsement letter" that we developed to help get the creative juices flowing, just e-mail me at lambebob@hotmail.com, provide me your personal e-address and I'd be happy to send you the form letter.

Thanks all. Let's respond as a community for St. Marc!

I sent mine to Bob a couple of days ago. We should easily get 50 or so letters for Marc's nomination. The more letters the better chance Marc has so all you ZRoners - GET WRITING:)

bobbyhi

01-03-2012, 08:12 AM

Just want to kick this back up to the front........Let's roll...........:handshak:

PhillipsLT5

01-04-2012, 04:37 PM

Back up to the top

ZR1North

01-04-2012, 05:35 PM

Letters are rollling in, but we need more. As FU said, let's get writing over the next few days fellow Zoners. Competition for induction into the NCM Hall is very tight, so everyone's endorsement letter counts. E-mail me at lambebob@hotmail.com if you need anything further.

Great work by the people that submitted thus far! Think how much fun it will be to celebrate Marc and our cars at Bowling Green when he is inducted!!!

HAWAIIZR-1

01-07-2012, 05:50 PM

Bump!!! We can't even get 20 letters of support with all that he has done for the ZR-1 community? Please make the time to help out if you can.

Thanks for your support!

Craig

bobbyhi

01-07-2012, 09:20 PM

Bump!!! We can't even get 20 letters of support with all that he has done for the ZR-1 community? Please make the time to help out if you can.

Thanks for your support!

Craig

Less than 20 Letters??:o As I said in my earlier note I thought that we could get 50 easy. Where is the "Brotherhood of the Beast"???:( There is little time left to get the letters in.

PhillipsLT5

01-08-2012, 12:00 AM

Has he answered your phone call & questions
Has he answered your e mails & questions
Has he worked on your car
Have you read or listened to any of his articles he has written
Have you bought any of his products he makes for our cars
Should I go on
Like Mon nite football
Cumon man!

ZR1North

01-08-2012, 11:54 AM

21 people that have asked for the cover letter have yet to respond. Let's make this letter-writing Sunday. Don't worry about your writing skills - it's your views and or experiences with Marc that count. Share them the best way you can. Send to lambebob@hotmail.com.

efnfast

01-08-2012, 02:39 PM

ZR1North

01-08-2012, 02:44 PM

Sorry, it must be me. I can't find the story at the corvette forum. What are we nominating Marc for. My letter started "I'd like to support Marc Haibeck for" and realized I didn't know what I was supporting him for. Help me out so I can help Marc out, like Marc has helped me out.

Thanks for checking in and agreeing to participate. We are nominating Marc for induction into the NCM Hall of Fame. Pls e-mail me at lambebob@hotmail.com if you need anything.

Many thanks.

Marv

01-12-2012, 12:57 AM

Hello all,

It's me (msgordon) that posted the original article at the Corvette Forum. I finally renewed my membership here. I originally joined in 2008 but went AWOL!

I'll repost my story here in few days and update my profile.

I submitted my letter for Marc's nomination. Please, if you haven't yet done so, consider supporting this worthy cause.

I learned first hand how valuable Marc is to the ZR-1 community. He is not only a GENIUS, he is a an honest and true gentleman.

I look forward to becoming more active on this forum.

Marv

bobbyhi

01-12-2012, 11:09 AM

Welcome back Marv..:handshak: I'm sure that we will be seeing each other during the summer doing the shows...:cheers:

Marv

01-18-2012, 11:51 PM

Welcome back Marv..:handshak: I'm sure that we will be seeing each other during the summer doing the shows...:cheers:

I promise to be more active this year! :)

Marv

01-19-2012, 12:37 AM

So here's the story.

I decided to have my zr-1 upgraded to the DRM 500 package in the spring of 2009 (picked it up in June of that year).

1990-95 ZR-1 Corvette

DRM intake camshafts
Ported cylinder heads
Ported plenum and injector housings
K&N air filter
Modified air filter lid
63mm throttle body
Custom computer calibration

I had previously upgraded to the chip, k&N and also added long tube headers and a Corsa catback. Prior to the DRM 500 completion i had a dyno of SAE 363.

I decided to upgrade because i was told the car would produce 440-450 on the dyno. With the completion of the work (including a new ignition coil, knock sensor and plugs) the best the car would produce was 416. Not much of an improvement considering almost spending $10K.

I was not given an explanation and wasn't all that happy with falling that far short of the verbal estimation of power. The car was in for additional work last year (injector problem) and the last dyno at DRM was 406. Obviously this wasn't headed in the right direction.

Being unhappy with the car's performance, i decided to give Marc Haibeck a try. I drove to Chicago and had a nice sit down with Marc. He would have to tear the car down to figure out the issue, but he guaranteed that i would get a minimum of 425 RWHP. Before starting work, Marc performed a base measurement that was 395 (heading south!).

After getting into the LT5, Marc found that the porting job was BAD. OE portsize is 33mm with optimal being 36mm. Marc found 34mm with some 35mm as well as 33mm on the secondary cylinder head side (not touched). The throttle body was 61mm (not the 63mm advertised). For those not familiar, Marc does ALL of his porting in house and he is very much a PERFECTIONIST. I decided to have Marc do the work. During the process of inspection he found that one of my lifters was scored and recommended replacing the "DRM Performance" cams with stock cams (he would time to 93+ specs). I also had him move the IATS and fix a few other non-performance items he found that needed attention.

To make a long story a little shorter....check the attachments. After Marc's magic the car hit an SAE corrected 448! So much for the DRM 500 package. Don't get me wrong... I'm not dissing DRM as being a crappy shop. That's not the case. I was a customer of his for 8 years. However, i spend a ton of money based on his promise...which he did not meet. I know he sent out the plenum and heads for porting BUT it is his responsibility to make sure the work was done correctly...it obviously was not and he didn't tear the motor down to find out why the car wasn't producing.

I've said this before... from now on i'll pull the car to Chicago with my teeth in order to get it into Marc Haibeck's hands. The man is amazing.

If you're looking for someone to upgrade your ZR-1 have NO hesitation calling on Marc. Throughout the process he was polite, honest and answered EVERY single e-mail and question I had with thorough explanations.

Marc is a gentleman in a mechanic's disguise and deserves the recognition of HOF member. Please support this venture!!!

Marv

bobbyhi

01-19-2012, 11:03 AM

Thanks for the write up Marv........

ZR1North

05-20-2012, 03:40 PM

Just to update you on Marc's nomination for the NCM Hall of Fame...

You've probably noticed that NCM has now issued the call for 2013 nominations. Our package is ready to go and thanks to the over 20 people that sent great letters, the submission looks great. However, with the competition for induction being so stiff now, I have solicited letters from a couple of "big names" in the Corvette World and hope to have a response within a week or two at the most. We're working hard to try and break the trend of not being successful with a first-time nomination.

I will keep you posted.

Bob L.

JThomas

05-20-2012, 04:15 PM

PhillipsLT5

05-20-2012, 04:34 PM

Thanks for pushing this forward and the update

05-20-2012, 07:57 PM

Marc was also with Al and Pete repairing a spindle at the track Saturday night.

cvette98pacecar

05-20-2012, 09:56 PM

After that he helped with my alternator, He is definitively a great asset to our group. Mark, Pete, Al, Dempsey, Bob G Once again I owe all of you big,

ZR1North

05-21-2012, 12:04 AM

Great job Bob! Keep it going. During the Gathering this year, a member had a failure during the drag racing event. Marc was right there, diagnosing, directing, and repairing the problem. He is truly an enthusiast/racer always willing to help out.

Great to see, Joe. Thanks for sharing.

By the way, are you thinking of joining the Corvette corral at Belle Isle in a couple of weeks? I am trying to clear a conflict and will join in if so.

captcorvette

05-23-2012, 03:25 AM

Would be very pleased to do anything and everything I can do to promote Marc as a corvette/ZR1 guru and as an outstanding individual.

However being as thick as a stump I could use someone to point me in the correct dierction? Please.:handshak:

ZR1North

05-23-2012, 08:52 AM