Elite European in Jasper, GA

I would lighten up a bit with that passive aggressive attitude. This isn't the way to generate business in a small tight market in this part of the country.

 

It’s not passive-aggressive, Doctor Cosgrove. Now, can we please get back to FerrariChat?

 

It most certainly is.

I would appreciate it if you would simply place me on ignore.

 

I went to Elite automotive 2 years ago when I had a door that would not open correctly on a 348 prior to selling the car to another Fchat person. I tried to fix it myself, but ended up only breaking my small toe on my left foot. Ashley was super helpful, and convenient. I would say FMoA would be the go to place for anyone in or near Atlanta, but Elite European is a good option if you are too far from Atlanta and you know what work you want done. The car started making a weird noise from the transmission while it was at her shop, and she didn't really want to take it apart to see what was up. While the noise was super scary, it turns out it was only a need for a regrease of the flywheel and some bolts that needed to be replaced as I recall. In the end I was okay with what Elite Automotive did, even though my heart thought they may have caused the weird noise. It was all really on the up and up, and they were honest about what they could not fix. I don't agree with what Ashley might think politically, but I also support her right to have her opinion. It would be a pretty boring place if we all agreed on everything. I would give her shop a 4 star rating.

 

The bolts. I still shake my head.

sjd

 

He won't take it back and fix it?

 

Fairly certain this is a known issue with removing the cluster that can only be cleared with an SD. Lots of threads about it recently.

 

Let us know when you're coming, we can grab some lunch. Always good to meet another f-chatter.

sjd

 

Thank you for the nice review. I remember the 348, and I’m glad FoA handled your recall regarding the flywheel bolts.

 

Keep me posted on your schedule and I’d be happy to take a look.

 

It was more than just bolts that may given reason for abnormal noises. Car was pulled in and lifted and Photos were taken. Check out the clutch housing crack.
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No. FoA didn't do anything to this car and there's no recall on the flywheel bolts. The bolts holding the flywheel to the clutch had backed themselves out and were hitting the inside of the bellhousing. THAT was the noise. With the pumpkin out of the car, you could actually hear the faint scraping noise. The bolt had already machined a groove into the inside about 1/8" deep. I disassembled everything, did the flywheel service (there was zero grease inside) while I was in there, double checked the clutch plate thicknesses, did some setup measurements, new triple seals, and put it all back with loctite on the clutch-flywheel interface bolts. It had clearly been apart before, because there was a hill engineering throwout bearing in there.

I took the bellhousing to a buddy of mine and we straightened it out and welded all the cracks shut. I'm really not sure what caused such a big hit, but the right rear subframe is bent too. It's not hurting anything.

IMO, unless Ashley had the clutch off and apart, this wasn't her doing.

Thanks again @BT, it's been a great car!

And thanks for the pics! I forgot how bad that was!

sjd

 

BTW @CiaoBella81 did you take the skidplate off under the fuel tank?

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sjd

 

No under trays were removed.
Only lifted to get better pictures of damage to housing. I only removed the clutch “inspection plate” to see if I could get better pictures for customer and or see anything else that was damaged.
Only work performed was on a door handle cable and the door panel that was partially attached.