Driven Concepts Employee Thread

SpottedMango · 10-23-2007, 06:43 PM

I will start this thread by thanking all our customers that have support Driven Concepts throughout the past couple of years. We have gone through your normal growing pains and have excelled for the better! The most important lesson we've learned so far is that the company is only as valuable as the employees a company employs.

This thread is dedicated to our hard working employees, giving all our customers a better understanding on who's actually working on YOUR car.

SpottedMango · 10-23-2007, 06:55 PM

We will start with our Forman.

Mike joined Driven Concepts a few month ago as our Fabricator and have since been promoted to our Shop Forman. With excellent command on both TIG and MIG, a combined welding ability of 6 plus years, I can surely say that Mike is one of the best and has the most experience in metal fabrication.

Areas of Expertise
- TIG Welding - 4 years
- MIG Welding - 6 years
- Custom turbo systems
- All types of custom fabrication
- Expert knowledge of modern EFI and fuel systems
- All general maintenance and mechanical experience
- 3D modeling and car drafting

Mike wants everyone to know
- I like turbos and beer
- Momma, I want to go fast

Here are some of Mike's work - http://www.tamparacing.com/forums/dr...ding-pics.html

SpottedMango · 10-23-2007, 07:21 PM

In alphabetical order -

Even though Antonio's the newest member to Driven Concepts, but his automotive experience and reputation has been known in the Tampa area for sometime. Antonio came from RZ Motoring as the only tech and have worked on plenty of exotic vehicles.

Areas of Expertise
- Engine Builder/ing
- TIG / MIG Welding
- All types of custom fabrication
- Expert knowledge of modern EFI and fuel systems
- All general maintenance and mechanical experience
- Suspension
- Wheels and tires
- Strong electrical background
- Specialize in Honda, Mitsubishi, and Subaru

SpottedMango · 10-23-2007, 07:32 PM

Danny has been with Driven Concepts since the beginning, but took a short vocation and attended Erwin Tech for welding. After a year in welding school, Danny took first place in the Skills USA Regional competition. Striving to be one of the best and strongest fabrication shop around the Bay Area, Danny has proven his outstanding ability in the art of fabricaton. As one of our Lead In-Houe Fabricator, you can be rest-assured that all your fabricating needs will be properly taken care off.

Danny wants everyone to know
- He likes brunettes, around 5'~5'8", weighing less then 115lbs
- He works with a lot of special people
- He has a Honda Accord
- etc........

SpottedMango · 10-23-2007, 08:04 PM

John, also known as RJ (Redneck John), has been Driven Concept's Honda/Acura Specialist. Like a lot of people around, John learned a good majority of his knowledge through backyard / home garage experiences. Over the past 1.7 years at Driven Concepts, John has come familair with RWD SR20DET swaps in all aspects. After years of working at Tire Kingdom, John came to Driven Concepts because of his passion for performance and aftermarket cars and parts.

- Expert knowledge of modern EFI and fuel systems
- All general maintenance and mechanical experience
- Suspension
- Wheels and tires
- Strong electrical background
- Specialize in Honda and Nissan

Griffin400 · 10-23-2007, 08:09 PM

Johhhhhhnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturntuner05 · 10-23-2007, 10:29 PM

Where is the fearless leaders profile?

memole · 10-24-2007, 01:02 AM

Nice list of people you got there,
Just me
Chris

manifoldmike · 10-24-2007, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memole

Nice list of people you got there,
Just me
Chris

lol, there, there chris.....

SpottedMango · 10-24-2007, 10:18 AM

I didn't forget about you Chrissy. Just need a picture.

Quote:

Originally Posted by memole

Nice list of people you got there,
Just me
Chris

memole · 10-24-2007, 10:20 AM

nice..i wasnt too worried... everybody pretty much knows i work there....lol
Just me
Chris

Mdeniz · 10-24-2007, 03:58 PM

someone needs to tell john he only needs one mouse per computer

Shadytrixta1 · 10-24-2007, 04:24 PM

Its the wireless signal picker upper!

memole · 10-24-2007, 05:14 PM

Well Ill be in tomorrow...so I will have on my Sunday best...(i might even shave)lol
Just me
Chris

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpottedMango

I didn't forget about you Chrissy. Just need a picture.

Shadytrixta1 · 10-24-2007, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memole

Well Ill be in tomorrow...so I will have on my Sunday best...(i might even shave)lol
Just me
Chris

Whoa special occasion? lol

10-23-2007, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
SpottedMango Driven Concepts, Tampa FL Car: 03 M45, 98 GS300, 94 Supra, 04 Silverado SS, 05 GSXR1000, 01 TL1000R, 04 GSXR600, a few more My TRGarage Wesley Chapel, FL : 403593948	Driven Concepts Employee Thread I will start this thread by thanking all our customers that have support Driven Concepts throughout the past couple of years. We have gone through your normal growing pains and have excelled for the better! The most important lesson we've learned so far is that the company is only as valuable as the employees a company employs. This thread is dedicated to our hard working employees, giving all our customers a better understanding on who's actually working on YOUR car. Last edited by SpottedMango : 10-23-2007 at 06:57 PM.

10-23-2007, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
SpottedMango Driven Concepts, Tampa FL Car: 03 M45, 98 GS300, 94 Supra, 04 Silverado SS, 05 GSXR1000, 01 TL1000R, 04 GSXR600, a few more My TRGarage Wesley Chapel, FL : 403593948	We will start with our Forman. Mike joined Driven Concepts a few month ago as our Fabricator and have since been promoted to our Shop Forman. With excellent command on both TIG and MIG, a combined welding ability of 6 plus years, I can surely say that Mike is one of the best and has the most experience in metal fabrication. Areas of Expertise - TIG Welding - 4 years - MIG Welding - 6 years - Custom turbo systems - All types of custom fabrication - Expert knowledge of modern EFI and fuel systems - All general maintenance and mechanical experience - 3D modeling and car drafting Mike wants everyone to know - I like turbos and beer - Momma, I want to go fast Here are some of Mike's work - http://www.tamparacing.com/forums/dr...ding-pics.html Last edited by SpottedMango : 10-23-2007 at 07:04 PM.

10-23-2007, 07:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
SpottedMango Driven Concepts, Tampa FL Car: 03 M45, 98 GS300, 94 Supra, 04 Silverado SS, 05 GSXR1000, 01 TL1000R, 04 GSXR600, a few more My TRGarage Wesley Chapel, FL : 403593948	In alphabetical order - Even though Antonio's the newest member to Driven Concepts, but his automotive experience and reputation has been known in the Tampa area for sometime. Antonio came from RZ Motoring as the only tech and have worked on plenty of exotic vehicles. Areas of Expertise - Engine Builder/ing - TIG / MIG Welding - All types of custom fabrication - Expert knowledge of modern EFI and fuel systems - All general maintenance and mechanical experience - Suspension - Wheels and tires - Strong electrical background - Specialize in Honda, Mitsubishi, and Subaru

10-23-2007, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
SpottedMango Driven Concepts, Tampa FL Car: 03 M45, 98 GS300, 94 Supra, 04 Silverado SS, 05 GSXR1000, 01 TL1000R, 04 GSXR600, a few more My TRGarage Wesley Chapel, FL : 403593948	Danny has been with Driven Concepts since the beginning, but took a short vocation and attended Erwin Tech for welding. After a year in welding school, Danny took first place in the Skills USA Regional competition. Striving to be one of the best and strongest fabrication shop around the Bay Area, Danny has proven his outstanding ability in the art of fabricaton. As one of our Lead In-Houe Fabricator, you can be rest-assured that all your fabricating needs will be properly taken care off. Danny wants everyone to know - He likes brunettes, around 5'~5'8", weighing less then 115lbs - He works with a lot of special people - He has a Honda Accord - etc........

10-23-2007, 08:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
SpottedMango Driven Concepts, Tampa FL Car: 03 M45, 98 GS300, 94 Supra, 04 Silverado SS, 05 GSXR1000, 01 TL1000R, 04 GSXR600, a few more My TRGarage Wesley Chapel, FL : 403593948	John, also known as RJ (Redneck John), has been Driven Concept's Honda/Acura Specialist. Like a lot of people around, John learned a good majority of his knowledge through backyard / home garage experiences. Over the past 1.7 years at Driven Concepts, John has come familair with RWD SR20DET swaps in all aspects. After years of working at Tire Kingdom, John came to Driven Concepts because of his passion for performance and aftermarket cars and parts. - Expert knowledge of modern EFI and fuel systems - All general maintenance and mechanical experience - Suspension - Wheels and tires - Strong electrical background - Specialize in Honda and Nissan

10-23-2007, 08:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Griffin400 Saddlebrook Car: Lexus SC400/LS400 My TRGarage Wesley Chapel : 365359220	Johhhhhhnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-23-2007, 10:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Saturntuner05 FAIL Car: 98 SC2/92 SC2 On PSI/ 07 Busa/02 SV650S My TRGarage St.Petersburg : 31714911	Where is the fearless leaders profile?

10-24-2007, 01:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
memole Registered User Car: 1993 RSP/RHD Supra My TRGarage : 318162644	Nice list of people you got there, Just me Chris

10-24-2007, 10:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
memole Registered User Car: 1993 RSP/RHD Supra My TRGarage : 318162644	nice..i wasnt too worried... everybody pretty much knows i work there....lol Just me Chris

10-24-2007, 03:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mdeniz Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 36596	someone needs to tell john he only needs one mouse per computer

10-24-2007, 04:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
Shadytrixta1 has whippled VTEC Car: 216FWHP of awesomness My TRGarage riverview : 2147483647	Its the wireless signal picker upper!