Viper Tech and Service Day at Eddie's Shop!
January 19th Saturday
Our own Eddie Reinsma is graciously opening the doors of his shop, R and S Automotive, so the club can have its own private Viper Tech and Service Day. You will get a chance to learn how your Viper works both under the hood and up on the rack. Talk to fellow owners about mods, what works, what doesn't, and what you need. Headers? Catch cans? Adjustable coil-overs? Heads and cam or supercharger? Wanna hit the track? Learn what you need to do. This is your chance for in-person discussions of all these things and more!
In addition, Eddie will also have service techs available for those who would like to get any work done on their cars. If you want work done on your car you MUST be on the reserved sign-up list. Space and time is limited so reserve your spot on this list early! All pricing on parts will be cost +20% (tax is included). PM Eddie for specific parts pricing. You can also bring your own parts if you wish, but just be sure Eddie knows!
Services offered (pricing below is for Gen 4 and 3. Gen 1 and 2 should be very close unless there is something very different in the servicing that Eddie does not know about. PM Eddie if you want to be sure):
1. 4 way Alignments - $125
2. Tire balancing - $50
3. Tire mounting and balancing - $90 (includes tire waste fee). You can bring tires in or Eddie can get them for $10.00 over cost plus mount and balance. Please specify.
4. Complete fluid service includes oil and filter change, brake fluid flush, clutch fluid exchange, rear differential drain and fill with friction additive, transmission drain and fill, power steering flush, coolant exchange all Mopar parts - $550.00
All parts and fluids will be factory except the brake fluid. Availble brake fluid choices will be ATE BF1 dot 4, ATE super blue racing fluid dot 4, or Motul 600. Engine oil is MOBIL 1. Coolant flushes use factory coolant and distilled water.
5. Oil and filter change - $130
6. Clutch Fluid - $30
7. Rear Differential service - $194
8. Transmission Fluid service - $104
9. Power Steering fluid flush and fill - $90
10. Coolant flush and fill - $107
11. Brake fluid flush and fill - $99
Any profits from the day are being donated to the club!
Date: Saturday, January 19th
Time: 9AM to 3PM
Eddie's shop: R and S Automotive 24773 Valley St., Newhall, CA 91321 (661)254-4589
Meetup Point (http://goo.gl/maps/2W32E) (link)
Denny's (12861 Encinitas Avenue Sylmar 91342) at 8:30am (point A) and depart for Eddie's at 8:45am (point B).
Lunch can be provided for $10 and will include a foot long sub, chips, and a drink. Please note if you want lunch and if so which sub you want: Black Forest Ham, Spicy Italian, Cold Cut Combo, or Turkey Breast.
If you are signing up AND you want service done on your car PLEASE specify what you need and if you will bring your own parts. Without this info we WILL NOT be able to put your car on the services list.
I also want to make it clear that this is as much a social, hang out, learn something event as it is a day to get your car serviced. In other words, even if you don't need to get your car serviced you can come out anyway and just hang out with us! Just let us know so we can get a head count for space and food!
Attendee List:
1. Anhtuan - Brake Fluid flush and fill (bringing Motul 600)- Turkey Breast
2. Scott H. - Alignment - Ham and Swiss
3. Lance - Alignment - Cold Cut Combo
4. Bruce
5. Raj - Complete fluid service - Turkey Breast
6. Jay M- Alignment / Oil Change - Turkey Breast
7. Fast Eddie - Complete fluid service - Turkey Breast
8. Ben K. - Complete fluid service / Alignment (SRT 10 Truck)- Turkey Breast
9. Jim Kenehan - Cold Cut Combo
10. Angel
11. Odie - Spicy Italian
12. Mike S.
13. Mike - Fluid check and recommend-Spicy Italian
14. Matthew G. - Oil and filter, check clutch fluid - Turkey Breast
15.
Guys,
This is very cool for Eddie to offer these services at these low prices AND to donate the profits to the club.
Everyone who needs these services, and most of us do, should try to take advantage of it.
Hope I can make it, will know more soon.
Dan <2
I'm in !!! Definitely want an alignment done on mine. Cold Cut Combo >q
Great write up Anhtuan >t this will be a great day to hang out and learn a little more about under your hood and under your car. I can be reached at the shop 661-254-4589, cell 661-713-3089 or e/mail
[email protected] I see we have 2 alignments signed up great, I think this will fill up quick we will cap it at 10. You can visit the shop on line at @ WWW.RANDSAUTOMOTIVE.COM . Dan I hope you can make it out for the day to be our track expert <2. So come out and have a fun day at the shop. Eddie
I'm in for sure. This should be a great learning event for guys that don't get a chance to see under the belly of their snakes! >j
Sign me up for alignment and Ham a swiss sandwich would be great. >v
Another one for alignment please. My snake appears to be in need of one.
Make it a turkey breast for lunch.
Thanks Eddie that's just awesome ^2
Demoe
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Put me in for the fluids thing...ouch
Turkey please
Thx
Is this what I need for 4 k miles
Quote from: Red Vip on November 29, 2012, 08:14:50 PM
>8
Put me in for the fluids thing...ouch
Turkey please
Thx
Is this what I need for 4 k miles
Well that's a little extreme for just 4,000 miles unless it was 4,000 track miles ;) Hey guys/Eddie...maybe it would be helpful to post up recommended service intervals and what people should be looking to do given their usage/mileage? I'll put you down for it now Raj and can always change it if you find out later you need less work than that.
How many alignment racks do you have? I'd like an alignment if you have time. If not, then my second choice would be an oil change.
Thanks! It's nice to have everyone in our neck of the woods.
~Jay
Quote from: Red Vip on November 29, 2012, 08:14:50 PM
>8
Put me in for the fluids thing...ouch
Turkey please
Thx
Is this what I need for 4 k miles
Hi Raj it depends on age and what the fluids look like, how hard you drive it we will check to see what you need.
Quote from: Jay M on November 29, 2012, 09:03:45 PM
How many alignment racks do you have? I'd like an alignment if you have time. If not, then my second choice would be an oil change.
Thanks! It's nice to have everyone in our neck of the woods.
~Jay
I have only one alignment rack we will sign up 10 cars to start with so get on the list. We can do your oil change too.
Quote from: Super Villain on November 29, 2012, 08:27:17 PM
Well that's a little extreme for just 4,000 miles unless it was 4,000 track miles ;) Hey guys/Eddie...maybe it would be helpful to post up recommended service intervals and what people should be looking to do given their usage/mileage? I'll put you down for it now Raj and can always change it if you find out later you need less work than that.
Your oils do no go bad with time, brake fluid and coolant will over time 4,000 miles on a car with street miles should not need all the fluids changed. A VIPER with 15,000 miles and or 2008 or older car may need the fluids done. If we are changing oil we will check all the fluid conditions and advise you of what is recommended. You can look in your owners manual it will tell you what DODGE recommends for fluid services. My 2003 oil change is every 3,000 miles or if I track it then I change it within 500 miles. Rear diff fluid and brake fluid every 12,000 miles, transmission oil every 24,000 miles,coolant every 5 years. It all depends on your driving style that is why inspection of the fluids will tell us more.
Guys,
Viper engines, transmissions and diffs aren't cheap AND time is also a factor, not just miles, just like with tires.
Change your fluids regularly (tires too) and you'll be much better off in the long run.
Remember the old TV commercial that says "you can pay me now (a little bit) or you can pay me later (a bunch)".
Dan <2
Changing fluids is good cheap insurance <2
Please put me in for a complete fluid service.
Turkey Breast
Thank you.
Eddie A >v
Please add me to the list for full fluid change and service on my SRT 10 truck. I spoke to Eddie and he ok'd it.
Turkey sandwich please.
Thanks
If you have time, oil change too.
For food, Turkey.
thanks, look forward to seeing everyone in our little town.
~Jay
If there's time, I'd like an alignment too.
Thanks
Quote from: Jay M on December 11, 2012, 01:46:04 PM
If you have time, oil change too.
For food, Turkey.
thanks, look forward to seeing everyone in our little town.
~Jay
no problem you are on the list.
Quote from: Banzai Ben on December 12, 2012, 10:43:17 PM
If there's time, I'd like an alignment too.
Thanks
No problem we will align it too.
Very cool Eddie. Wished your shop was a bit closer, would love to come hang out.
Unfortunately, it looks like I'll be in Detroit that weekend for the Officers and Presidents meeting.....but I should get some cool looks into the Gen V Viper and very likely a tour of Connor Ave Assembly Plant.
Have fun guys,
Dan
Quote from: ViperX on December 20, 2012, 09:44:28 AM
Unfortunately, it looks like I'll be in Detroit that weekend for the Officers and Presidents meeting.....but I should get some cool looks into the Gen V Viper and very likely a tour of Connor Ave Assembly Plant.
Have fun guys,
Dan
Have a good time Dan give us a report on how your trip was.
Jim Kenehan Cold Cut Combo
Hey gang,
This is a week and a half away. Lets get some more people to sign up! Remember, you can have your car serviced or just come and hang out.
Let's meet up at the Denny's ---- Roxford and the 5 fwy at 8:30 am and leave by 8:45. >v
I'll be at Spaghettini's at 7:30 am
Great prices Eddie. If you need any of these things done don't put it off any longer.
Sorry Eddie,
I won't be able to make it Saturday. I'm currently working on her and the parts I need won't be done till next week.
I would like a rain check if possible and can pay in advanced if needed.
Demoe
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Yikes! Was all that from going off track at Willow?! At least paint is easier to deal with than walls/stationary objects!
Yup,
I decided to repaint both front and rear fascias and I'm repairing the diffuser blades and working on adding a grill to the front fascia.
Lanzini Body Works in Huntington Beach has my parts.
Quote from: PCH VIPER on January 14, 2013, 07:37:30 PM
Let's meet up at the Denny's ---- Roxford and the 5 fwy at 8:30 am and leave by 8:45. >v
I'll be at Spaghettini's at 7:30 am
Planing to bum a ride off the old man. See you guys at Roxford. Hirk, want to run together from the 805?
Spicy Italian please.
Quote from: 10 BANGR on January 15, 2013, 01:14:07 PM
Sorry Eddie,
I won't be able to make it Saturday. I'm currently working on her and the parts I need won't be done till next week.
I would like a rain check if possible and can pay in advanced if needed.
Demoe No problem looks like you need some more cars in the garage, Gen 5 ?
Eddie,
Hope it is not too late to put me on the list for Saturday. I had to find someone to cover for me at my son's basketball practice. Finally got it covered, so I am in. Would like your guys to check all my fluids and let me know what I need. Put me down for a Spicy Italain sandwich. Looking forward to checking out your shop!
-Mike
Quote from: Odie says... on January 15, 2013, 06:13:16 PM
Planing to bum a ride off the old man. See you guys at Roxford. Hirk, want to run together from the 805?
Spicy Italian please.
We can run together meet up at the starbucks near DMV say 8 am?
Works for me.... <q
If there is still room I will take a oil change and oil filter for my 09 ACR. Turkey sandwich >q
My car has 6000 miles, I have a question about my clutch. Maybe someone knows about this problem already.
Sometimes from a stop I'll push the cluth down and it will not go into first gear easily? If anybody has any idea please let me know. Thank you, Matthew G. >m
Hey Matthew,
You most likely need your clutch fluid flushed, changed and bled.
See you on Sat.
L
Quote from: Copperhead Mike on January 17, 2013, 10:30:44 AM
Eddie,
Hope it is not too late to put me on the list for Saturday. I had to find someone to cover for me at my son's basketball practice. Finally got it covered, so I am in. Would like your guys to check all my fluids and let me know what I need. Put me down for a Spicy Italain sandwich. Looking forward to checking out your shop!
-Mike
Yes we can get it done see you on Saturday Mike.
Quote from: Matthew G on January 17, 2013, 09:10:08 PM
If there is still room I will take a oil change and oil filter for my 09 ACR. Turkey sandwich >q
My car has 6000 miles, I have a question about my clutch. Maybe someone knows about this problem already.
Sometimes from a stop I'll push the cluth down and it will not go into first gear easily? If anybody has any idea please let me know. Thank you, Matthew G. >m
Matthew no problem see you on Saturday.
Eddie,
I should flush my clutch too.
Quote from: Hirkophoto on January 18, 2013, 04:02:43 PM
Eddie,
I should flush my clutch too.
No problem we can do that.
Thanks Eddie for a great day. Your shop is amazing. <1
Eddie,
Today was great and I did learn a lot about my car. I was very impressed with your shop and your technician they worked very hard. >v If I was closer I would bring my other cars to you.
Thank you, Matthew
Thank You Eddie !!! Your facility is first class and very impressive to say the very least. We really appreciate you opening up on a beautiful weather Saturday, providing food/drinks and allowing us to come hang out, visit and get some maintenance done on our cars.
I have pictures up on my site.
www.kouchicentral.com (http://www.kouchicentral.com)
Here are a few:
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R&S Automotive
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A huge Thanks to Eddie's crew for giving up their Saturday for us.
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It was a HUGE help having our Events Coordinator Anhtuan there. In his usual style, was very focused, organized and made sure all the details were taken care of. >t
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Some of the guys hanging out and visiting out front
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They had 4 cars being worked on at the same time which made for very fast efficient service.
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Most of the guys were in for complete fluid changes
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Or precision alignment
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I know it was a ton of work, but we definitely all appreciated your hospitality and efforts !!!
Your have a 1st Class facility and excellent guys out on the floor. >v
Yes a huge thank you to Eddie and his team! Sat. was indeed a great day! I think I speak for everyone when I say we all felt like we were very well taken care of.
It was really cool to just be able to hang out, check out other members' rides, and talk gear head stuff. All while our cars are being worked on by a top notch crew! A great Sat. indeed...THANK YOU!
I was a great way to spend the day. I am glad we had a good turnout and thank all of you for coming to my shop. My techs all had a fun day working on your VIPERS. We raised $ 1622.50 for the club I will send out a check to Nino. Lance thank you for the pictures.
Wish I could have made this event.
Was in Detroit freezing my butt off.....
Sounds like you all had fun.
See you at the track,
Dan <2
Quote from: HISSSN1 on January 21, 2013, 09:55:07 AM
I was a great way to spend the day. I am glad we had a good turnout and thank all of you for coming to my shop. My techs all had a fun day working on your VIPERS. We raised $ 1622.50 for the club I will send out a check to Nino. Lance thank you for the pictures.
THANK YOU Eddie ! This was a very generous thing to do for our Club and it is GREATLY APPRECIATED ! >t