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All day at work with Dave Helms

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  1. Roland E Linder

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    #1 Roland E Linder, Feb 21, 2005
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    I was lucky enough to be able to stick around and help Dave and Nicki on the came timing and belts change on my LM. Like always, Dave found more stuff to do and got me to slave for him !!! It was real cool to watch the two reinstalling the cames like in a slow motion ballet. I can tell you that this is no simple and fast task. I also learned that I shouldn't try to do this by myself.
    Nothing beat EXPERIENCE and Dave got it.
    Tim's 550 is almost done so we will have an other F.car ready at the Fort.
    Tomorrow and the rest of the week will be at Scuderia Rampante to put the engine bay back together and what ever Dave's decides to modify. Plenty new carbon fiber everywhere made by Eric (EBS carbon).He rebuit all the air ducts for brakes and turbos etc... very COOL !!!
    Enjoy the pics
    Roland
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  2. ferraripanoz

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    Looks like it is going good for the LM. Can't wait to see it in May at PPIR.
     
  3. -AC

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    I think black is the best looking color for the 550.
     
  4. Matt550

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    I bet it was mopping the stalls huh! back when i worked for Ferrari of Denver dave always had me mopping the stalls. Although i was a lot tech and it was my job, it seemed he had me over on his side cleaning his floors more then i should have been hahaha. I didnt really mind doing it though Dave is a great guy.
     
  5. Derek at FoD

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    A day at work with Dave Helms? I'd rather spend a day at the dentist:)
     
  6. Rifledriver

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    Dave's just in the pictures to make it look good, I bet she's doing all the work.
     
  7. Rifledriver

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    You got a point there.
     
  8. brim

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    Good. I'm currently accepting new patients and I can fit both of you in. Deep discounts on root canals if you install a Novitec twin supercharger on my 360 at no charge.



    Roland, nice pics. ZR pointed me towards this thread and we both really like the idea of Dave passing along his genius to his offspring. The more F-car savvy people in this world, the better.

    So when are you coming back down to visit us? The snow is melting and we've got a balmy 10 degrees C at the moment. I think that's around 42F for those of you that don't speak Canuckian. Dr. H. is even driving his black 911 twinner to work these days.
     
  9. Alex_V

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    Hey I wouldnt mind being a slave at that shop at all!
     
  10. davehelms

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    Now this is a tough crowd!
    What about me, Roland wanted to polish everything in the shop! He never did put down his jug of Mothers polish.

    Matt, Great to hear from you, those were good times and you kept that place something we were all proud to be at!

    Derek, No, No, No, that was then, this is the New Age, Boulder, Milktoast Dave, just grayer
    By the way, I spent 1 min 39 seconds on the 16th st mall this last Sat evening. Now if that wasnt a experiance! Must have been a baseball game or something. Spent my whole time looking for you, I figured with that mob you must have been near.

    Brian, How did you know that Roland pulled me out of my easy chair to pose for the picture? Niki calls me in to help her with the cam timing.

    Alex, stop by some time

    Glenn, who would have ever guessed Niki was paying attention all those years when I worked in the garage? She has taken to this like a natural, and it is a lot of fun working along side her. And Yes, she is one of two reasons I am so gray now.
     
  11. brim

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    Dave,

    This is just your first step towards creating an army of supermodel master Ferrari mechanics to rule the world.

    Keep up the good work, and please, keep Roland in line.
     
  12. Roland E Linder

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    Hello Glenn, you must post with mittens on your hands !!! I'll come to CVanada in June for teh ZR event but I will see before that in April at our Vegas event.
    Keep your 360 warm !!!

    You guys are right and I can tell you that a vist at the dentist would take that long.
    Today, I watched Dave setting the cames. What a job, I'm used to do Porsche engines but here on the F40, it takes 4 times the time ( if you want it right).It's just amazing what it takes to get the 2 banks to be even. I went into the manual and nothing helps you there. Again experience, knowledge from the Man is the name of the game.
    I felt special that he took the time to explain to me since I was wondering how to get the set up right but also matching my type of drivingand engine configuration.
    We were a long way from numbers that you can see in the book...I drove a F40 from a Canadian firend with a similar came set up..Whoah that was so different and better than stock.
    One more day at Dave's and the LM should be back together and ready to be a TV star hahaha!!!
    Roland
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    hahaha... I visited Roland a couple of days ago and he was a madman with his Powerball thing ... if it was metal or had a painted finish. It was blindingly shiny. He loves his Mothers polish that's for sure.
     
  14. Roland E Linder

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    I bet that if the folks at Mothers could read this, they will increase my sponsorship package. Thanks for you help !
    One more day at the dentist, sorry, I ment at Dave's. At least I have the pleasure to work with Niki and she is very well trained. She is maybe more meticulous than Dave because she takes the time to polish little acorn nuts before instaling them back on the V.covers. Dave wouldn't do that for me.!!!
    I think that she likes me.
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  15. Uberpower

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    You wish Roland. She likes ME.

    I could tell by the way she looked at me like I was an idiot for wearing a blue pinstripe suit into the back of the shop. ;)

    It was pretty darn clean though!

    Nick
     
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    You were all the way down here and not a single phone call? Shame on you Mr. Helms...were you at Enzo's party?
    I like my milktoast soaked in Jack:)
     
  17. Racerboy

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    Wow! Looks like there is alot of Ferrari action going on in CO. Being an avid Ferrari fan I am wondering if there is any way I could be a part of this? I just moved out to Colorado, from Connecticut so I would love to be a part of anything that is going on. I used to live right by Lime Rock Park in CT so I could go to the Ferrari meets there as well as visit some local dealers and shops. Dave and Roland, how do you feel about visitors to your shops? I know some folks do not enjoy that (which is totally understandable). I hope I am not intruding in this post, but I am just excited to see such great cars close by! Thanks
     
  18. Roland E Linder

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    Welcome to Colorado Racerboy, where are you located ? I have been several days now working with Niki (sorry, Dave) and I saw mant visitors while being there.
    Give him a buzz and I bet that he will be happy to meet you ( 303/938-9000)
    For me, I'm in Fort Collins and the Ranch doors are always open to all.
    Of course, I still have two days to work with Dave in Boulder.
    By Saturday, I should have the LM back here but not long since I'm leaving for Cal. to do a TV commercial early March.
    I better hit the road if I don't want to be late...
    Roland
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  19. davehelms

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    Hey all, Niki here! (Sorry Dad, I stole...I mean 'borrowed' your screen name) Welcome to Colorado Racerboy! Come down here; we love having vistiors at our shop! Anything to distract me from Dave's ugly face! hehe j/k!
    You know that I love you Roland, and your F 40 might I add! :) It has been a blast working with you this week. I comend you for not beeing afraid to get your hands a little greasy! KUDOS! RideOnTime- Never looked at you that way! You looked very handsome in your pinstriped suit...you are very welcome back to the shop anytime!! Well, I better get back to work. Don't think Roland want to go to Cali. w/o his car! Thanks everybody,
    Niki Helms-Scuderia Rampante
     
  20. Racerboy

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    Thanks for the replys Niki and Roland, I really appreciate them. I would love to come and check things out. I am located in Vail which is I think only a few hours from Boulder and alittle more from Fort Collins. Would you both prefer if I Pm'd you to see if there is a date I could stop by? Thanks again
     
  21. Roland E Linder

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    It's always better to PM, mainly for the ranch since I start to travel next week.Once the season starts, I'm not very often at the ranch so it's better to check my web site for schedule (www.sportschool.com
    take care
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  22. Roland E Linder

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    One more day and my car will be done!! An other surper day with the Scuderia Rampante.Many new stuff done by Dave to make the LM even better.
    I'm dead byt happy !!! Everyday, I have to do 100 miles round trip but it's just OK with to see my car beibg treated that well
    Roland
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  23. Mike328

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    Heys guys,

    Well for the past week I've been working on a massive 40-page, 70-hour qualifying exam for school, but it's almost done! I turn it in tomorrow at 2pm.

    I was thinking of celebrating by stopping by Scuderia Rampante in the 328, see if I can't catch Dave and Roland so I can meet some of my new Boulder friends :).

    Any chance to still catch up with you guys this Friday afternoon?


    --Mike
     
  24. Roland E Linder

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    You bet Mike !!! Dave got me to come back !!! We did a heel of a job yesterday and today is starting the motor and get some of the new carbon fiber install. Stop by and see what he did to the LM !!! I'll bring down with me an other F40 for him to work on while I'm in Cal. Got to keep Niki busy.
    Hope to see yoiu later on
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    What no pictures?
     

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