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Old 10-01-2014, 08:30 PM
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I know. I was making it sound worse than it is on purpose. Sorry, thought it was obvious. Ze Germans are too serious.
My ambient lighting came back today.

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any news?
 
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Good or bad I'm sure the forum is interested in your experience with Hennessey. I hope things worked out for you and your satisfied.
 
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The silence is deafening

 
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any news?
No I haven't talked to them since they called and said the car arrived 2 weeks ago. Like I posted earlier they said it would probably be 3-4 weeks depending on how busy they were.

I'll try and remember to call them tomorrow and get you an update.

I just kind of assumed they had already stripped and sold most of the car by now, and were just going to send me a Hyundai genesis back when they're ready.
 
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No I haven't talked to them since they called and said the car arrived 2 weeks ago. Like I posted earlier they said it would probably be 3-4 weeks depending on how busy they were.

I'll try and remember to call them tomorrow and get you an update.

I just kind of assumed they had already stripped and sold most of the car by now, and were just going to send me a Hyundai genesis back when they're ready.

Maybe they'll ship you venom GT,
 
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Or an Elise with a 5.0 V8 Supercharged
 
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That is a good lookin' car.
 
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I just kind of assumed they had already stripped and sold most of the car by now, and were just going to send me a Hyundai genesis back when they're ready.
Funny, I sent them my Hyundai Genesis a few weeks ago and they shipped me back a Jaguar F-Type... Go figure.
 
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Maybe they'll ship you that Ferrari along side of that good looking black car.
 
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Dude. Unless you go German, this is normal for most sportscar companies.

If you've ever owned a Ferrari or Aston there are lots of niggles like this. Jaguar is not alone. There are a lot worse marques too when it comes to this kind of stuff. Personally I've owned a RR Evoque for 1 year (driven every day) and not one issue with it and people say RR's are unreliable blah blah blah..... My F-Type, only issue I've had is the ambient lighting not turning on and itll be fixed during my 1 year service in November. You have just been unlucky. Regarding Hennessey, I wish you luck. I hope you do not get burned and if they do a top tune others will consider them, including me so keep us posted.
I also owned a 2013 Range Rover Evoque for (9 months) - and had every issue. Transmission issue, axle boot had to replaced as it was leaking, a suspension noise that was never resolved, creaks and flexes as the car goes a little sideways (down driveways over speed bumps) - not a car I would ever have considered keeping.

If the F Type wasn't so appealing, JLR's quality with the Evoque would have turn me off British cars forever.

Currently in a Mercedes while I await an AWD F-Type...
 
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I've had an Evoque (Dynamic) for 1.5 years. Not one issue. Just had to replace the coolant at one point which the dealership did for me.

The Evoque has glowing reviews and I meet many very happy owners with Evopques and the new Sport here in SF.

Your bad experience is not indicative of RR quality. Just because people say things doesn't make them true.
 

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Car's done. Waiting on dyno videos and info to share. I'll post everything here, and probably in a new thread too since this one is now about something called an evouqe. Whatever the hell that is.
 
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Looking forward to the video/info!
 
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I'm still new to the Jaguar scene but back in my BMW days (owned 3 of them and the last being an E92 M3) I used to deal with guys like Active Autoworks, Vorsteiner, Rogue Engineering and of course, Dinan.


Dinan was by far the most expensive but their parts were always spot on in quality and finish and most importantly, they offered warranty protection right through BMW's network of dealerships.


Is Hennessy protected through Jaguar warranty?
 
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Originally Posted by LuxeDrive
I'm still new to the Jaguar scene but back in my BMW days (owned 3 of them and the last being an E92 M3) I used to deal with guys like Active Autoworks, Vorsteiner, Rogue Engineering and of course, Dinan.


Dinan was by far the most expensive but their parts were always spot on in quality and finish and most importantly, they offered warranty protection right through BMW's network of dealerships.


Is Hennessy protected through Jaguar warranty?
Depending on the extent of the work done, hennessey offers different length warrantys. I only got a mild tune and pulley swap which came with 3/36000. Some of the cars they tune to 1000hp usually only get 1/12000. They cover everything that their work effects. I'd take it to the local dealer if something happened and they'd determine who's at fault.
 
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Hope all goes well, and that the return transporter doesn't try and wipe some dust off with windex and a t-shirt...
 
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Hope all goes well, and that the return transporter doesn't try and wipe some dust off with windex and a t-shirt...
Lol yeah, they said they might not let that company/guy pick up anymore. They just put the job on like a broker site and different companies can take the job if they meet the requirements, ie covered trailer and stuff.
 
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Lol yeah, they said they might not let that company/guy pick up anymore. They just put the job on like a broker site and different companies can take the job if they meet the requirements, ie covered trailer and stuff.
Yikes... that would make me nervous. I've only used a transporter twice, but both times I used Intercity Lines.

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They're really the best in the business (endorsed and used by Jay Leno, among other notables). I would see about using them to take your cat back home.
 

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