Could you imagine a fifth-wheel hitch on the roof lol. Now that is a practical sports car.

 

Nothing's over til the fat lady sings.
Which brings us to the close of another business week. know updates, no pictures, just the same old shitty pictures from 10 months ago.
Maybe 2 more weeks Two weeks,two weeks.

 

Just caught up on the news here, I was in Singapore last week. Sucks this didn't get accomplished after 2 years of waiting. Only 18 months until I'm back in the states so hopefully someone else will have it accomplished so I can finish up my toy

 

Via Facebook, 10 minutes ago

"I am one person, my time resources are very limited. I am answering almost all emails sent to me asking for status and updates. So I am updating the folks that ask or email about it. Perhaps they are not sharing the information, but I answer an email about every 2 weeks with regards to the project status. If I have time to answer email, answer the forum or Facebook - sorry, but email has to win. I am one person and I only able to do so much. And unfortunately, I am the only one here with the answers besides Corky. So there is not someone else that can answer the questions. I do the best I can with the time I have. What I have told the folks via email is that the car is running. It is not tuned nor is it tested yet. We do need to redesign a tube on it. But the car is running. We have had to set the car aside in Dec, but will be able to resume work on it in a few weeks. If you would like a status update, please do not hesitate to send me an email. You will get a much faster response than here or the forum. Stephanie"

So they claim it's running now but not yet tuned.

 

It was running when they first got their hands on it..

Kinda sad to see that answering one email every two weeks is stretching her to the limit..

 

I still think just updating Facebook or something on their website so that the information is available to everyone who is interested in their possible product is the best way to keep their image. With all the negative comments they've gotten recently, transparency is their best option to regain their name. Clearly they don't understand how social media works.

 

Seems to me ALL the investors in this project can be found right here.. and she's already a logged in member as I recall from the first thread. Hmm.. now where would be a good place to make updates.. gimme two weeks to get back with you..

 

Two weeks two weeks 2 weeks a few weeks a few weeks. And that's just when they say they are starting work on it again, that's not saying when the car will be ready. I still think he is shoveling a load of bullshit.

 

Yep.. do believe they used that line on the Miata that they kept for a year.. And let's not mention members have gotten this far in their garages in less time..

They really think they've accomplished something because they have managed to hang all those segment pieces on the car after two years..

 

So DJ, I have to ask, and pardon me if this is bad form, but damn am I curious - what have they said to you and are they going to finish the project, or are you going to go pickup your car?

Sorry, I know it is none of my business, so please feel free to disregard the question altogether if you would like...

 

See below for Corky's reply.

I emailed back giving them till the end of March (Hey. I already waited two years what the heck!).
I don't blame, hate or hold bad feelings, just disapointed that this doesn't appear to be our answer to our turbo quest for the NA. Maybe out of all of this a kit might happen.


"You are quite correct. Two years is absurd.
Agreed, we were eager to get into the job and create a nifty new product.

A couple problems cropped up:
I did not expect the extraordinary business slump that set in at the same time. Earning the needed $30/40K necessary to create the CF turbo went away with the slump.
I agreed with the CF community to configure the CF turbo to be available for under $4k. After three major iterations of the system, I still cannot find a way to offer the system at that price.
A 100% change in fabricators and mechanics has occurred since we began.
We did not get the support of enough CF owners to get the job done. I made the dumb decision to pursue it anyway.

Situation today:
I have less than half a day’s work to finish the construction of the third layout. A few more days to tune it out and it’s done.
The actual value in parts and labor I have spent on the project is now past $30k. I suspect that is more than you have invested in the CF.

I’d like to suggest an alternative:
Although I remain unable to acquire a partner and enjoy having the cash to finish the job, It is scheduled for our best attention in three weeks. I have acquired two new fabricators and we are rapidly catching up on a sizeable backlog.
That is a “first for the last several years.
I can’t get out of here for even a few days for the next month, or so.
I may as well deliver it with turbo rather than without as the price and time are the same.
I will return the deposits we have for CF kits, as it is certainly not an economically viable system to try taking to market.

My apologies for the way it is. I certainly did not intend it, even if the decision to proceed with the program was possibly the dumbest one I’ve ever made.

The CF has been kept clean and has not acquired any damage while here. Prior to any delivery of a vehicle, we spend considerable effort detailing the cosmetics. We will certainly do the same for yours.

Regards,

Corky"

 

If he is serious about the ability to tune, it wouldn't surprise me if he really did spend $30K+.

 

doesn't sound like a kit will actually happen, looks like he's given up on an economically viable kit to bring to market. BUT, you might be the one and only turbo Crossfire, so there's that..

for the rest of us, well http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-PCS-TURBO-KIT-T3-T4-INTERCOOLER-HEAT-SHIELD-VOLTAGE-STABLILZER-FUEL-FILTER-/231097243090?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AChrysler%7CModel%3ACrossfire&hash=item35ce7815d2&vxp=mtr

 

Based on this... The actual value in parts and labor I have spent on the project is now past $30k. I suspect that is more than you have invested in the CF.

At least you have lots of wiggle room to get the parts hung in place..
Maybe Corky should get an ebay account!

 

If I had $30K could you imagine the 1000hp beast of a xfire I'd have? lol

That 55K motor would be a 6.0L (at least) with a weistec BAB (Big A$* Blower), forged internals, bored valves which would of course be titanium, Teflon coated everything I could teflon coat, No cats with straight pipes 3.5", headers, have Rudy make me an intercooler... I'd be shootin for 8's with slicks.

 

^^^ But could you package that up into a 4K kit for us?

 

LOL nope, I wouldn't even try. A $50K kit I probably could lol.

 

I think the truth would have worked better for you all. The economy sucks for a lot of shops like his. But, he knew this going in and admitted it to be a bad decision. I think DJ will get something for his time and money, but I really thought if the this project had a chance, it would be here. I think you all will be getting refunds. So, in the end, he admitted defeat and is doing the right thing. I would have bailed before it began. Labor, mock up time, materials, and tuning is all too expensive today for no more kits he was guaranteed at the start of this project. Down the road, who knows how many kits could have been marketed by the right suppliers.

 

I can't believe a word Corky says, he hasn't said a truthful word since we started dealing with him. Over a year ago I asked for my deposit returned because it was obvious there was a lack of production, I was denied and he stated at that time he only had 40 hours left to do. Couldn't manage that in a year. He suggested I sell my spot, under good conscience, I could not and sleep better for it. They said it would be running in 10 to 15 days over a year ago. Didn't happen. They said the parts were going out to get powdercoated and then they would be starting the car. Didn't happen. They said they were hiring Fabricators 10 months ago and this CF project was the priority. Didn't happen. Hell they didn't even open the hood on the car for the first 4 months. 30K plus dollars divided by $ 100.00 a hour operating costs equals 300 hours. Now look at the table of shitty parts and see if you can spot the 30K. How many Fabricators has he gone through in the last 2 years, and he is bringing 2 more in?? I v'e heard everything from money, pneumonia, to Carpal tunnel syndrome, staff going to Hawaii to get engaged, and the heat in Texas..heard it all from this guy. Now he says he is looking for a cash partner...Hell no, who in their right mind would want to get mixed up with this guy.
This is just a replay of what this guy below went through.
Interesting read for those who have not read it yet, bit of a novel but interesting read.

Hoochy's Mishaps - Page 8 - MX-5 Miata Forum

As far as getting our deposits back, we will see how this plays out.
As for not getting the support of the CF owners...is this guy kidding?? He got all the support and patience he asked for. This and the facts listed above is the reason "Corky and truth " can not be used in the same sentence.
As for all who say Corky is "such a nice guy" it's better than getting conned/scammed by a miserable ****. Uhh ..This rant seemed to make me feel better.

 

Thank you DJ, again. It is too bad he went to excuses.

Personally, if I had done the work, and gotten completely finished 3 seperate times, wouldn't I post photos of that work when we have 20-30 people begging for them? I know seeing fabricated parts, other than the ones from 18 months ago, I would have been happy that progress was being made and not harrassed him on FB, but that was the only way to get any sort of answer (aka excuse). As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words - he seems to have plenty of words...