Haibeck, tuned, it's back, Ready for Bowling Green

[GrayZ]

I thought i'd post some thoughts on my car, how little things can go oh so wrong, and my general state of address: :mrgreen:

2 weeks ago i drove my Zr1 to Marc Haibeck, in Chicago, I wanted to get
4:10 viper gears..Keyless Entry, re-locate air temp sensor, one of Marc's chips..(yes, they are worth it) and for him to just fix any small problems,
that he came across, simply said, I trust the man. Yesterday, I flew up,
my arms are still tired, and drove her home. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: And now am wondering WHY i didn't install 4:10 viper gears before. I am more than happy. After breaking the new gears in by varing my speed and driving.
I am one happy camper. Night and Day. Feels like i have added at least
50 hp.
Marc found 3 vacuum leaks -fixed- I had a problem of some sort in
the transmission, wrong fluids..-fixed- plus the slave cylinder was leaking
badly, replaced, along with a new clutch. i had him install his air duct support hoops and fasten the air box, which allowed me to keep the
stock accordian.fixed
Keyless entry works great...open the hatch and doors with a push of a button, and it makes a little honk and lights flash..nice.
replaced one bad oxygen sensor and he found both cables melted and replaced..fixed...headlight motors...fixed. removed the air pump..10 lbs. gone...re-aligned my exhaust, it seems the shop that installed had the 2 pipes from the cats to the muffler's were upside down and on the wrong side...i was gonna remove the cats and sell them to a friend..but now
need them to make the length of the pipes look right. he sealed the left header stud...& re attached my shifter boot that had come loose.
damn...I had asked Marc, if he ran across any things to fix em
"Like It was His car" and he did...kudo's to Marc, great work, thanks Bro.

the chip made my car idle..really smooth, Marc said as any he's worked on
might be the because mine is an Early production car, #74, built
in august of 89. No more backfires, no high idle..now a real pleasure to
drive...

If you ever engage the security system..and it honks and flashes for like
3 minutes in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart
.a keyless fob will not stop it
from honking...you must put the key in the door..:mrgreen:

I'm really looking forward to Bowling Green, I may not be the fastest.
but after my drive yetereday...who gives a fat rats...azz. :thumbsup:

[DaveK]

Congratulations. Must be great to know everything is 100% with your drive! :)

[bobbyhi]

Keith - was he working on the white one next to you????

[zr-1assassin]

i called mark yesterday to order the chip and he told me someone just left his shop from missouri (some crazy guy)...... now i know! i also asked about the gears and he told me they were not viper gears (because of the cost) but they are basically the same thing and just as good. sounds like your pleased with the gears:mrgreen: and it sounds like mr. haibeck can finally put in that swimming pool:D cant wait to check it all out at B.G.:thumbsup:

[GrayZ]

Keith - was he working on the white one next to you????

uuuhhhh...i'm glad you brought that subject up Bobby..

those 49th street rocker panels... and the blue tinted
roof panel.. you had, on you're car...
i told Marc, he probably would like to brag he has the only
convertible Zr1 in Minnesota..and those damn rocker panels..well
i thought with the clearance problems...and all you wouldn't miss em. :mrgreen:

It was a sight to behold...3 white zr1's in one shop, at the same time.
your's almost complete..another from missouri, almost complete..and
one from New York, in for just an oil change.

[Artic93]

What is the general turn around on his work there, is it possible to drive up and stay with the car or are we talking 7-10 days of work? Depending on what you have done ofcourse.

[bobbyhi]

What is the general turn around on his work there, is it possible to drive up and stay with the car or are we talking 7-10 days of work? Depending on what you have done ofcourse.


Best thing to do is call Marc and schedule an appointment.

[FU]

Marco treat's all the car's with care......like if they were his own. When they get back from his place. The car's are in super shape.
Now about that oil change :icon_scra

[Kevin]

What is the general turn around on his work there, is it possible to drive up and stay with the car or are we talking 7-10 days of work? Depending on what you have done ofcourse.
I'm sure you could if you were getting headers or something like that installed

[bobbyhi]

I'm sure you could if you were getting headers or something like that installed

Marc is putting headers on mine as we speak. Marc told me the lead time for headers is getting longer (I think he said 4-6 weeks). He then has them coated and then shipped to him. I really don't know how long it takes to tune them once installed.

[Aurora40]

What is the general turn around on his work there, is it possible to drive up and stay with the car or are we talking 7-10 days of work? Depending on what you have done ofcourse.
That's what I did for my header install. I have a friend in Chicago I visited with. Took two days, one for the header install (it's an all-day job) and one for the dyno tune and other assorted fixes he did.

You should call him to see though, I'm sure it depends on what you want done and how busy he is at the time.

The lead time for my headers was that long too, but I knew I was coming so he ordered them with plenty of time to install the AIR pipes and get them coated beforehand.

Glad you got your car back the way you wanted it Keith. I'm thinking about gears, but would probably go with 3.73:1's. Since your Watsons have AIR tubes, why pull the AIR pump?

[zr-1assassin]

What is the general turn around on his work there, is it possible to drive up and stay with the car or are we talking 7-10 days of work? Depending on what you have done ofcourse.i called and asked about rear end gears and he said two days. he said what people usualy do is come up and get a hotel for a night or two so they dont have to drive back home and then turn around and drive back to the shop.

[Peaven]

Cool beans Keith, your local tire store manager should be happy now.

One more thing....all of yous guys modding your Z's combined with a trip to BG is gonna put me over the edge with mod fever....my wife'll kill me by the time I'm done, but I'll just tell her it was routine maintenance that had to be done.:dontknow: :mrgreen:

[WARP TEN]

Hi Keith--Glad you were so satisfied with Marc's work. I have been taking my car to him for lots of things since he has been in business, and I never fail to be impressed with his knowledge, honesty, and caring for the cars in his trust. A good friend and a great ZR-1 expert and enthusiast. I recommend anyone with a desire to get their Z's in top condition contact Marc. -- Bob

[ZZZZZR1]

hmmmmmmm


Gotta agree about Marc, I only wish I lived 13 hours CLOSER! I have met him twice and purchased items from him a few times.

What a class individual! :thumbsup: