For those who dont know me

[roughneck]

I am relatively new here too. I am a tech, trained at UTI and the Mercedes Benz factory school. I am currently trying to get a performance engine building business going, as that is my passion. I like giving advice to people here, as they always seem to be getting screwed when they take it to their local Hammerclaws repair shop. Hope I can be helpful to those who want to get their own hands dirty.

Roughneck

[shadetree]

Wow :o Roughneck that's some very good credentials! Glad to have you aboard with the rest of the CREW. Make yourself at home and join in whenever you like!

Shade

[willnick]

Hi roughneck, glad to have you on the forum. It will be interesting to read about repairing the high end cars. Hope you have a sense of humor as you might need it with this "crew"... btw maybe you could tell crank.it how to push a mercedes so he doesn't have to drive his overheating chevy truck :lol: See you in the posts. Bill

[tac]

Welcome aboard Roughneck - sorry it took me so long to hand out the welcomes!

A question (just because I'm curious) - Do you have to go through a separate certification to get qualifications on the AMG engines, or is that part of the standard MB program?

TAC

[roughneck]

No, the AMG motor is the same design, just different cams and such (and a blower added to some). The AMG vehicles are great. I got to drive two SL55's and one E55. Imagine a four door sedan that runs 12.5 off the showroom floor! One of the SL's belonged to the owner of the Indianapolis Speedway. Excellent car. I also worked on Jermaine O'Neals G500. I love the G wagon as well.