Sean Roe interested in feedback

[ellowviper]

Move the other clamp up or flip them...

BINGO....but I have to confess...that is some good ROE porn. I think it actually increases everyone's market value...

[Sybil TF]

BINGO....but I have to confess...that is some good ROE porn. I think it actually increases everyone's market value...

Absolutely, I would love to have one!

[BlackSnake99]

Absolutely, I would love to have one!

One just popped up for sale on The Alley. Go for it.

[ICPREY]

That's a sweet looking ROE Dave...

[HKViper]

Just posted on the Roe Racing Facebook page....

Hi Everyone,
I have a big announcement to make on behalf of Roe Racing. We’ve made some positive changes toward growing the company and I’m pleased to announce that Roe Racing is now under the ownership and management of Scott Murray of Atlanta, GA. Scott’s a car guy like the rest of us and is keen to see us get back into Superchargers and more. With Scott running and managing the business on a daily basis, I’ll be in a better position to help with manufacturing of proprietary Roe Racing products.
As I turn the wheel over to Scott, I’d like to take a moment and say “THANK YOU” to all the customers and friends I’ve made over the last 26 years in the motorsports and Viper community. It’s been an honor and pleasure to have worked with so many fellow gear heads on fulfilling their desires for speed and performance.
Keep an eye out for what’s next!
Sean

[slovenom]

Wonder if that's a good or bad thing ^
I'm sure Dave already knew this

[plumcrazy]

im betting it aint gonna be good. people love sean roe and his excellent customer service. hard to do better than that. time will tell.

[Sybil TF]

im betting it aint gonna be good. people love sean roe and his excellent customer service. hard to do better than that. time will tell.

People usually get out while the "gettin is good"

[BlackSnake99]

I'm glad I got mine back together before Sean sold the company. His customer service will be impossible to duplicate.


A great thing for Sean, but a sad thing for the Viper community. MHO.

[dave6666]

Absolutely, I would love to have one!

Aww. Too bad so sad fo u cuz I have two!

[dave6666]

im betting it aint gonna be good. people love sean roe and his excellent customer service. hard to do better than that. time will tell.

Kiss the re-release of the blower buh-bye.

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

Just posted on the Roe Racing Facebook page....

Hi Everyone,
I have a big announcement to make on behalf of Roe Racing. We’ve made some positive changes toward growing the company and I’m pleased to announce that Roe Racing is now under the ownership and management of Scott Murray of Atlanta, GA. Scott’s a car guy like the rest of us and is keen to see us get back into Superchargers and more. With Scott running and managing the business on a daily basis, I’ll be in a better position to help with manufacturing of proprietary Roe Racing products.
As I turn the wheel over to Scott, I’d like to take a moment and say “THANK YOU” to all the customers and friends I’ve made over the last 26 years in the motorsports and Viper community. It’s been an honor and pleasure to have worked with so many fellow gear heads on fulfilling their desires for speed and performance.
Keep an eye out for what’s next!
Sean

Sean, you can't fool me, I suspect you have been sprinkled with 'retirement dust' - - the same kind that made all my hair turn arctic white. Congrats on the move...and good luck, best wishes, and God-Speed

Jon

[slovenom]

Aww. Too bad so sad fo u cuz I have two!

the price just went up!!
what would Plum sell them for? : )

[HKViper]

Why is everyone freaked out? Maybe I'm just overly optimistic? The company I work for just did this exact same thing and the owner made a statement almost identical to Seans. Not knowing sean or knowing how his business operates, sometimes people are not great business people but have great ideas and ways of dealing with customers. Perhaps Sean needed the capital and structure someone else can provide, while he can continue to be the idea man and customer oriented guy. I'm holding on to being optimistic, but that's the impression I gathered from his post earlier.

[ICPREY]

Kiss the re-release of the blower buh-bye.

Actually it sounds like from his FB posts he'll be able to focus more on his kits than before.

[dave6666]

Why is everyone freaked out?

No one at this keyboard is freaked out.

Actually it sounds like from his FB posts he'll be able to focus more on his kits than before.

Maybe. But I see no way he'll be able to re-release these kits with needed improvements and the same pricing from 10 years ago. Jack the price up too much and you're in to TT pricing. And then there's always the factor that used kits sell for $5K. Versus his proposed $7.5K.

I wish Sean the best if he continues to pursue this, but it doesn't seem like the revenue will support making a living.

[BlackSnake99]

And then there's always the factor that used kits sell for $5K. Versus his proposed $7.5K.

I wouldn't sell mine for that, and I happen to know for a fact that you wouldn't either.

[Sybil TF]

Aww. Too bad so sad fo u cuz I have two!

lol

[cfiiman]

It truly is a catch 22 scenario for the beloved old Viper. On one hand it is rare and only a handful of owners (comparatively speaking) have them, and only part of those owners will spend money modifying. This is partly what makes them so great, as opposed to a Vette (great car, owned several) that you see all the time on the road. At the same time it makes it difficult for any company to invest in developing things for them b/c it just doesn't make sense dollar and cents wise. I am extremely grateful to the vendors we do have that continues to produce amazing products (like my Autoform package) for the limited market, but certainly can't blame anyone for not wanting to put time and money into something that doesn't pay off. I just hope people continue to offer products in the future but I know it will probably get worse as time goes on unfortunately

[dave6666]

...I know it will probably get worse as time goes on unfortunately

Which is why I am collecting Gen 2 Viper parts at an alarming rate.

[ICPREY]

Maybe. But I see no way he'll be able to re-release these kits with needed improvements and the same pricing from 10 years ago. Jack the price up too much and you're in to TT pricing. And then there's always the factor that used kits sell for $5K. Versus his proposed $7.5K.

Even if the price jumps up to $9-10K you're still a good bit away from a quality TT kit. Not everyone wants the added headaches of a TT set up to include cutting the frame, relocating the hood release,blocking the radiator with an intercooler, and of course the long wait if you're having a shop install it. Some people are quite happy with just a 5psi pulley twinscrew setup they can install/get it running in a few days.

[dave6666]

I wouldn't sell mine for that, and I happen to know for a fact that you wouldn't either.

But if i did i wouldnt lose money.

Ok, well, maybe a little bit on the one i doubled the plenum volume on....

[Ricketts]

Any updates?

[dave6666]

Any updates?

Sean sold the business is what i heard.

[dave6666]

http://www.roeracing.com/productcart...2C+96%27-02%27