R.I.P Xat Racing - Page 3

presidential · 05-02-2008, 09:50 PM

I did get some good deals today (while busting my ass...hope that nobody saw that) but it was bittersweet. I'm going to miss the convenience, knowledge base and camaraderie of a good shop. XAT helped me re-connect with a lot of my roots and I got to see a lot of good folks from my past.

I really wish the best for everyone and I hope that everyone keeps in touch. My PM box is open for everyone and my brush is always ready to paint...godspeed XAT.

OGcraig out.

Mysterious Driver · 05-02-2008, 09:55 PM

sucks wasn't a loyal shop but always had great services and feed back farewell XAT :'(

presidential · 05-02-2008, 09:59 PM

Did you mean "local?" ^^^

Mysterious Driver · 05-02-2008, 10:00 PM

^No "Loyal" which they had there bads also, but now the only good shop left is S&R racing....

presidential · 05-02-2008, 10:07 PM

Ah, I had to read that a few times to get what you were talking about. In other words, it wasn't a shop that you exclusively used...I was kinda confused.

**shinmei2006** · 05-03-2008, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poorboy44

alpha over at brotherz seem to do a pretty good job on this s14. and they have an all wheel drive dyno jet. he's pretty well known for his tuning skills

http://www.tamparacing.com/forums/br...gle-turbo.html

see above

lordofthemiasma · 05-03-2008, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by black&white

are you kidding me?

Racing Service Enthalpy

they are far as shit

back2Nissan · 05-03-2008, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TampasOriginalSoarer

No what Drifting does that to shops...
Drifters dont spend money like others do.
Drifters buy 2 wheels instead of 4 most the time
drifters dont buy body kits
no paint, just sport dented mis-matched body panels
Don't really spend alot of money for high HP
and like you say the DIY, most drifters are that as well as Enjuku... DUH !

only return business is for tires LOL

I couldn't agree with you more Ralph! Clarification: "only return business is for old, used tires" preferably free.

cptsanders · 05-03-2008, 02:22 AM

sad to hear them leaving like this. damn lots of good memories are going to be missed but not forgot. wish them all the best of luck. and also is there a reason theyre closing down? was just curious bout that also

Hellaslow · 05-03-2008, 01:15 PM

im guessing i'll never get my money from them that they(XAT) owe me ... owell it was only 200bux

art · 05-03-2008, 02:15 PM

all in all it sad to see a shop close for whatever reason but as said befor the people who did the work will still be around maby not at the same shop but they will be out there and this will give the nissan people out there a change and a chance for other shop's that have talented and willing people to put out there ideas and skill's on the table for you... change is hard for some but it can be a good thing and as far as your tunning issue's there are MANY other shop's that tune out there and there are some VERY talented tuner's out there that you all havnt met yet and now this give's you the opertunity to find them I myself have a few that I have used many time's in the past and have had great luck with, and many people ready and willing at all time's to answer and help you out with your car need's and question's
so all in all it's sad to see a shop close but dont freak out.
art

**Epstein** · 05-03-2008, 05:24 PM

It sucks to see the shop close, but then again it sucked to see Secret Services close 5 years ago. Sometimes you just gotta move on. XAT had a great run. I'm sure everyone is going to land on their feet!

About the tuning, I haven't heard from Martin what he plans to do. I'm not even sure he's back in the country yet. I'm sure he'll be around for tuning wherever he winds up. Enthalpy has been tuning at S&R Performance, so you can always email him for afterhours or weekend work.

Silvia · 05-04-2008, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost Rider 666

^No "Loyal" which they had there bads also, but now the only good shop left is S&R racing....

what the hell have you ever bought from xat?

Silvia · 05-04-2008, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinmei2006

well i guess this is nissan tech...w/e...even though they made a thread in the XAT forums...

yea it unforunate...but you guys are ridiculous....the shop closed but that doesnt mean that everyone that works there is now gonna stop working....find out where they are going and take your business there.

Exactly..

MaximaZX · 05-04-2008, 10:00 PM

waldo, i see you got your veedub. looks like a nice start. what are your plans? 2.0, vr, or 1.8?

05-02-2008, 09:50 PM	#31 (permalink)
presidential OG Join Date: 6-15-00 Car: 20 of the same thing My TRGarage Tampa, FL : 2147483647	I did get some good deals today (while busting my ass...hope that nobody saw that) but it was bittersweet. I'm going to miss the convenience, knowledge base and camaraderie of a good shop. XAT helped me re-connect with a lot of my roots and I got to see a lot of good folks from my past. I really wish the best for everyone and I hope that everyone keeps in touch. My PM box is open for everyone and my brush is always ready to paint...godspeed XAT. OGcraig out.

05-02-2008, 09:55 PM	#32 (permalink)
Mysterious Driver assassinator Car: 2 Wheels 1 Rider My TRGarage : 1240135313	sucks wasn't a loyal shop but always had great services and feed back farewell XAT :'(

05-02-2008, 09:59 PM	#33 (permalink)
presidential OG Join Date: 6-15-00 Car: 20 of the same thing My TRGarage Tampa, FL : 2147483647	Did you mean "local?" ^^^

05-02-2008, 10:00 PM	#34 (permalink)
Mysterious Driver assassinator Car: 2 Wheels 1 Rider My TRGarage : 1240135313	^No "Loyal" which they had there bads also, but now the only good shop left is S&R racing....

05-02-2008, 10:07 PM	#35 (permalink)
presidential OG Join Date: 6-15-00 Car: 20 of the same thing My TRGarage Tampa, FL : 2147483647	Ah, I had to read that a few times to get what you were talking about. In other words, it wasn't a shop that you exclusively used...I was kinda confused.

05-03-2008, 02:22 AM	#39 (permalink)
cptsanders Registered User Car: 89 nissan 240 My TRGarage Tampa : 31273812	sad to hear them leaving like this. damn lots of good memories are going to be missed but not forgot. wish them all the best of luck. and also is there a reason theyre closing down? was just curious bout that also

05-03-2008, 01:15 PM	#40 (permalink)
Hellaslow is Hellacool Car: & a 4X4 My TRGarage JOOK CITY : 515281735	im guessing i'll never get my money from them that they(XAT) owe me ... owell it was only 200bux

05-03-2008, 02:15 PM	#41 (permalink)
art E=MC-hammer Car: s13 truck and s13 daily My TRGarage the burg : 196386839	all in all it sad to see a shop close for whatever reason but as said befor the people who did the work will still be around maby not at the same shop but they will be out there and this will give the nissan people out there a change and a chance for other shop's that have talented and willing people to put out there ideas and skill's on the table for you... change is hard for some but it can be a good thing and as far as your tunning issue's there are MANY other shop's that tune out there and there are some VERY talented tuner's out there that you all havnt met yet and now this give's you the opertunity to find them I myself have a few that I have used many time's in the past and have had great luck with, and many people ready and willing at all time's to answer and help you out with your car need's and question's so all in all it's sad to see a shop close but dont freak out. art

05-03-2008, 05:24 PM	#42 (permalink)
Epstein Un-retired Mod Car: 08 Element SC, 93 240sx Coupe My TRGarage Clearwater : 458864491	It sucks to see the shop close, but then again it sucked to see Secret Services close 5 years ago. Sometimes you just gotta move on. XAT had a great run. I'm sure everyone is going to land on their feet! About the tuning, I haven't heard from Martin what he plans to do. I'm not even sure he's back in the country yet. I'm sure he'll be around for tuning wherever he winds up. Enthalpy has been tuning at S&R Performance, so you can always email him for afterhours or weekend work.

05-04-2008, 10:00 PM	#45 (permalink)
MaximaZX Registered User Car: 95 240SX Coupe My TRGarage Tampa/Gainesville : 73476000	waldo, i see you got your veedub. looks like a nice start. what are your plans? 2.0, vr, or 1.8?