Dr. Evil Does The West Coast (now with a review), Dr. Evil Tranny Clinic in San Jose, CA Options

[Trevorg7]

This is now on! Details below.

Here are our thoughts. Mike and I have talked off and on recently about my tail to side shift transmission conversion and I quickly realized that I lack the skills and tools required to complete this job successfully. While we were talking about shipping my transmission out to him, I floated the idea of having him come to the west coast; many reasons to do so but one being my transmission.

If there is enough interest in Mike’s expertise (meaning people would pay to learn from him), Mike has offered to put on a clinic during his stay, price TBD, and teach, lead, and help the attendees with their fixes, rebuilds, and conversions.

Here is what we know for sure.

Place: 6890 Lenwood Way San Jose, CA 95120; Cell 408-499-0443
Date: January 4th and 5th
Start Times: Noon on Friday and 9am on Saturday
Provided: Beer (kegerator stocked with Kona’s Longboard Lager), driveway/garage space, compressor, limited (4) jack stands, some tools, etc.
Who: Observers are free. If you cannot attend you may still drop your transmission off for work (contact Mike for cost/parts/etc). Participation is welcome (contact Mike for cost/parts/etc)

Mike will also be bringing discount parts out with him. No 1st gear stuff however as he currently does not have any in stock. Additionally, Mike has a cash of core trannies that can be purchased directly from him. Shipping is approximately $80 via Greyhound.

I am sure many can attest to Mike’s expert skills, this is a once is a ‘residency life time’ opportunity.

Keep the questions coming.


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[Rubber Boa]

I would like to bring down a trany that I have worked on. It gets stuck between 5th and rev. on down shifts. Is this something I can do or is this a watch and talk. I need starting time because I will be driving from Medford Or. and will be getting in from N.Y. some time on the 3rd.

Boa

[Dr Evil]

I would like to bring down a trany that I have worked on. It gets stuck between 5th and rev. on down shifts. Is this something I can do or is this a watch and talk. I need starting time because I will be driving from Medford Or. and will be getting in from N.Y. some time on the 3rd.

Boa

Getting stuck between R and 5 is a weird issue considering they are not connected in the box. I would check your shift linkage bushings and all related external hardware first. If you click my tranny rebuild link in my sig line below it will run you through what to check. If you bring the gear stack to have it diagnosed that is fine, but if you are going to rebuild it then you will need to register and pay the clinic fee. As for start, I plan on being ready for anyone who wants to show up starting about noonish on Fri. People do not need to be there both days, but I recommend it. If you can only make one then come on Sat and plan on a long day (8-10hrs) depending on what we have to work with. Feel free to PM me about your tranny issues and I will try to help you out (or start a new thread) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Kevin, thats a great idea. I can try to plan extra days when I interview and can interview at places where there are enough people for a clinic. That will help me recoup lots of my travel costs and such....maybe I'll even be able to afford to move back left. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Koozy, I'll PM you and see if we can work somethign out on the honor system or something. I dont want people who really want to learn to miss out because of the timing of the clinic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)