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Hey Fast06ss. I'm so sorry to hear that bro. You are a gentleman and a scholar for putting your family first. You are doing the right thing and I know it must hurt. I'm very sorry and I hope everything works out. I'll send a prayer for you and your family. I will see you around here time to time. I'm sorry.
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Sorry to here about your troubles. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you can figure out a way to keep house and the Cobalt too.
......If you come out with any performace mods for the 2.2L I'll have to swing by your shop. Keep us all informed.
......If you come out with any performace mods for the 2.2L I'll have to swing by your shop. Keep us all informed.
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From: Horseheads, NY
Originally Posted by FAST06SS
Ok guys, sorry i couldn't give a little more info as earlier i didn't have the time while on break.
I am personally going thru some really tough times at home, i found out my wife will be off of work for a month or more do to surgery and right now she is our main source of income. Owning my own shop has drained me both financially, physically, and emotionally. I have worked for less than minimum wage now since january trying to make this all work and unfortunately, it has been tougher than i ever expected. With her income cut in 1/2 and me not making really anything, i have to do something to provide for my family I have NOT lost my love for drag racing and making the Cobalt fast! I have so much in the works for these cars it would blow you guys away!!
Right now i'm trying to figure out a way to keep my house and the cobalt but as most of you know, family comes first! No matter what happens, i will be around to help you all out, tune and work on your cars if needed.
I will keep you all informed and would appreciate a prayer or two
I am personally going thru some really tough times at home, i found out my wife will be off of work for a month or more do to surgery and right now she is our main source of income. Owning my own shop has drained me both financially, physically, and emotionally. I have worked for less than minimum wage now since january trying to make this all work and unfortunately, it has been tougher than i ever expected. With her income cut in 1/2 and me not making really anything, i have to do something to provide for my family I have NOT lost my love for drag racing and making the Cobalt fast! I have so much in the works for these cars it would blow you guys away!!
Right now i'm trying to figure out a way to keep my house and the cobalt but as most of you know, family comes first! No matter what happens, i will be around to help you all out, tune and work on your cars if needed.
I will keep you all informed and would appreciate a prayer or two
Let me know if there is anything I can help you with. I enjoyed staying with your family and I owe you one!
Dan
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Damn Partner that is terrible. I really feel for you. Like you said family first. Starting and maintaining your own business is very tough. Good luck with everything. I hope that it will all work out.
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Rob how much $$ will it take to keep the SS?????? Let's see if we can all send him $5 of $10 thru PayPal. Let us know ASAP Rob!!!!! After I get a figure from you, I will start a thread to take donations...and I will list everyone that donated, and how much. Let us know your PayPal ID Rob
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From: Houston
Sorry to hear about your situation Rob. You and your family are definitely in our prayers and we wish you folks the best of luck!
Family will always be more important, so you definitely have my respect on your decision. You've done a lot for the Cobalt community so we all owe you a big thanks!
Family will always be more important, so you definitely have my respect on your decision. You've done a lot for the Cobalt community so we all owe you a big thanks!
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Hey Rob , I'm real sorry to hear what yall are going thru and my prayers are with u and your family . Its hard to come off the toys to do whats right sometimes , but hell ....I would respect someone 10 fold for doing right by their family than breaking the next Cobalt milestone ......though I do hope theres some way you will get to keep the SS 
Prayers are with ya bud
Prayers are with ya bud
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Thanks guys, no need for donations but i really appreciate the thought.
If it comes down to it, before I ever let the bank have it back, i will de-mod and sale all the parts. I need the money
Hope it doesn't come to that. I just wanted to put a feeler out there as this all came about in the last 2 days and would rather see a person drive it who will enjoy it rather than let the bank get it back. And yes, you can sell a lease. The price i'm asking would leave me 100.00 after i paid off the car and penalties.
Thanks again and will keep you all informed.
On a side note, there is a fix for the clutch issue, hang in there as i'm working on it Also, my spec stage3+ worked better than ever last friday at the track as i was able to powershift effortlessly. What i did different was got to the track early and let it cool down for an hour.
If it comes down to it, before I ever let the bank have it back, i will de-mod and sale all the parts. I need the money
Hope it doesn't come to that. I just wanted to put a feeler out there as this all came about in the last 2 days and would rather see a person drive it who will enjoy it rather than let the bank get it back. And yes, you can sell a lease. The price i'm asking would leave me 100.00 after i paid off the car and penalties.
Thanks again and will keep you all informed.
On a side note, there is a fix for the clutch issue, hang in there as i'm working on it
Also, my spec stage3+ worked better than ever last friday at the track as i was able to powershift effortlessly. What i did different was got to the track early and let it cool down for an hour.
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From: Horseheads, NY
Originally Posted by FAST06SS
On a side note, there is a fix for the clutch issue, hang in there as i'm working on it
Thank god...I go so desperate today I ripped the pedal apart and used washers to space the hydraulic rod down further...didnt help at all
Dan
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Looking forward to hearing of a clutch issue solution and hope all goes well for you and your family Rob.
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It breaks my heart to hear this from one of our own. By the way what is the asking price of the car with mods? Mabye I can help spread the word. I know alot of military guys who like fast cars so who knows... I wish you the best.
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...that really breaks my heart, for real.
to have to give up something you love because of crappy circumstances, albeit out of your control.
i'm sure i speak for a bunch of us to say that we're pulling for you.. and if the ones of us who pray, you'll be in there. god bless.
to have to give up something you love because of crappy circumstances, albeit out of your control.
i'm sure i speak for a bunch of us to say that we're pulling for you.. and if the ones of us who pray, you'll be in there. god bless.
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Originally Posted by FAST06SS
Thanks guys, no need for donations but i really appreciate the thought.
If it comes down to it, before I ever let the bank have it back, i will de-mod and sale all the parts. I need the money
Hope it doesn't come to that. I just wanted to put a feeler out there as this all came about in the last 2 days and would rather see a person drive it who will enjoy it rather than let the bank get it back. And yes, you can sell a lease. The price i'm asking would leave me 100.00 after i paid off the car and penalties.
Thanks again and will keep you all informed.
On a side note, there is a fix for the clutch issue, hang in there as i'm working on it Also, my spec stage3+ worked better than ever last friday at the track as i was able to powershift effortlessly. What i did different was got to the track early and let it cool down for an hour.
If it comes down to it, before I ever let the bank have it back, i will de-mod and sale all the parts. I need the money
Hope it doesn't come to that. I just wanted to put a feeler out there as this all came about in the last 2 days and would rather see a person drive it who will enjoy it rather than let the bank get it back. And yes, you can sell a lease. The price i'm asking would leave me 100.00 after i paid off the car and penalties.
Thanks again and will keep you all informed.
On a side note, there is a fix for the clutch issue, hang in there as i'm working on it
Also, my spec stage3+ worked better than ever last friday at the track as i was able to powershift effortlessly. What i did different was got to the track early and let it cool down for an hour.AHHHH HAAAAAAAa
that rite there gives me the answer i wanted to hear about the clutch problum. I've heard it from 2 very smart people now.
dam GM for combineing our vacum and hydrolic(sp?) systems!!!
the heat only brings out the problum a little more.
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Well sir, you are doing the right thing by putting your family first.
Its good to know that someone who is so passionate about cars, still prioritizes family first.
Good luck man, and keep looking forward, things WILL get better!
Its good to know that someone who is so passionate about cars, still prioritizes family first.
Good luck man, and keep looking forward, things WILL get better!