# Redline Motorsports? good or bad **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [May 30, 2011, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658 "2011-05-30T08:07:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![trackvette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e8c25b/32.png) [@trackvette](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/trackvette)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/1 "2011-05-30T08:07:36Z")
Hello I recently moved to Upstate New York from Boston. I am looking for someone to tune my corvette for track events. I have seen some advertisements for redline motor sports. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if they are a good shop. I ran into a guy at a car show last weekend, he told me to stay away from them. Can anyone give a new guy in town some suggestions. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/2 "2011-05-30T08:14:21Z")
Owner’s a fucking asshole who does not give a shit about anyone but himself. Stay away. ---
**Author:** ![DeathbyRT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deathbyrt/32/6648_2.png) [@DeathbyRT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeathbyRT)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/3 "2011-05-30T08:15:13Z")
Stay away. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 8:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/4 "2011-05-30T08:18:11Z")
Ohhh boy. Here we go. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/5 "2011-05-30T08:21:50Z")
The general consensus on our forum due to many personal and word of mouth experiences is for you to stay away from him. With that said however, he still runs a business and I’m sure has a number of satisfied clients. ---
**Author:** ![trackvette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e8c25b/32.png) [@trackvette](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/trackvette)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/6 "2011-05-30T08:30:39Z")
Travis I was afraid of that. I have read some articles about the work they did with a dealer called DeNooyer? I ran into a few people at a car show last weekend that said the person handling it at the dealership walked away from the deal because of the owner of redline. I am not sure who the guy was that ran the dealer end of it, but they said he was a nice guy and had a good reputation. A group at the show said if he walked away something must not be good. One of the guys at the show had talked to the guy, I was told he was trying to be professional and would not get into details about what happened but he said he had resigned. ---
**Author:** ![Dread](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dread/32/6544_2.png) [@Dread](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dread)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/7 "2011-05-30T08:37:51Z")
Yea that guy posted on here quite a bit trying to rebuild the reputation. Apparently after getting to know Howard he bailed quick because that wasnt too long ago. My only experience with Howard is through a friend that had his Trans Am tuned by redline and he simply was not happy with the tune. Otherwise no personal experience besides what some of his clowns have said on these forums. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/8 "2011-05-30T08:44:48Z")
If you’d like to kill some time Read a few back pages of this thread [http://shift518.com/showthread.php?t=16596&highlight=howard](http://shift518.com/showthread.php?t=16596&highlight=howard) Howard tuned a Zr1 of a member. Posts made by DenNooyer rep on our site [http://shift518.com/search.php?searchid=1697335](http://shift518.com/search.php?searchid=1697335) And in general type “howard” or “redline” to see some of the stories that went around here. Actually guys, correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t Howard sign up on our site and talk down and or make fun of members through Pm’s? ---
**Author:** ![trackvette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e8c25b/32.png) [@trackvette](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/trackvette)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/9 "2011-05-30T08:55:32Z")
Dread Does anyone know how to get in touch with the guy that handled it at Denooyer? The people that I talked with said he had major connections and always treated people well. Did he go out on his own? I was told that he started a division at the Chevrolet dealership hired redline to build the cars and it really took off. At the show they said he was the guy that got redline exposure on the national scene. From what I was told he finally had enough of dealing with redline. Sounds to me like he had a great idea but a bad person building the cars. If anyone knows how to get in touch with the guy let me know. I do not remember his name but they said he raced cars. I would like to talk with him. Maybe he can help set up my car for the track. Really appreciate the input guys. ---
**Author:** ![DeathbyRT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deathbyrt/32/6648_2.png) [@DeathbyRT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DeathbyRT)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/10 "2011-05-30T08:59:54Z")
Well, what are you looking to get done? ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/11 "2011-05-30T09:01:34Z")
He has talked a lot in this thread, tried to find any thread he started specifically about himself to no avail. > [@best breakfast joint](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-breakfast-joint/33374/5): > > Before this thread really gets out of hand let me set the record straight. I just got a call from someone about this thread so I hope you do not mind me posting.The only person that has a contractual agreement with the DeNooyer Performance Division is Howard Tanner and Redline Motorsports. What really makes this thread rather comical is the fact that I was raised on Raymond Road in Ballston Spa and currently live in Charlton. I have never met Anthony Coppola personally. I can assure you we have never met or discussed anything concerning modifying or tuning of any of the cars that I sell. I am the General Manager of the Performance Division. I am responsible for the distribution and warranty of said vehicles. 2010 was exciting for this venture and I am glad that we were able to bring some national exposure to our area because of this joint venture. Howard and Bruce at Redline build and design the cars and we distribute them. It is as simple as that. > I will also state on the record that I have been very happy with the relationship we have with Howard and Redline. They are the only ones that I will modify with. Howard and I have wanted to do this since we were young and the dream has become a reality. To be blunt Howard and I envisioned this idea and the DeNooyers were nice enough to believe and fund the project. Most of you that have met me know that I appreciate all cars and appreciate everyone that has the belief that stock is just not good enough. > I do not spend alot of time on this site but I know that everyone has opinions on people and situations. Some good and some bad. I would hope that people on the forum would be open to what we are doing and support it locally. We may not all drive the same cars but we are all performance minded or we would not be on this type of site. > I have had a great experience with Howard and Redline and I look forward to the new models that we will be producing in 2011. > I hope that my post will clear the record. Have a good week. > Dan Carlton > General Manager > DeNooyer Performance Division [http://shift518.com/showthread.php?t=18921](http://shift518.com/showthread.php?t=18921) ---
**Author:** ![trackvette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e8c25b/32.png) [@trackvette](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/trackvette)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/12 "2011-05-30T09:10:40Z")
Looking to get my suspension set up for track days and autocross events. The people I spoke with said the guy that ran the DeNooyer thing was the guy that I should talk with about suspension set up. They said he raced a stock Z06 with stock tires last year at an autocross at the race track in malta. He beat everyone with fully prepared corvettes with slicks. They said he won both modified classes.One of the guys at the show said he raced against him. He said the guy actually came over and gave him some ideas on tire pressure settings and lines and he said it made a huge difference. He said the guy was super nice and he was impressed that he took the time to offer help. ---
**Author:** ![trackvette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e8c25b/32.png) [@trackvette](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/trackvette)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/13 "2011-05-30T09:12:45Z")
Sounds to me by this post that the guy is pretty respectful at least. > [@5/24/08 - OFFICIAL NYSpeed Spring BBQ @ Dunnville Autodrome](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-24-08-official-nyspeed-spring-bbq-dunnville-autodrome/42266/132): > > He has talked a lot in this thread, tried to find any thread he started specifically about himself to no avail. > > [http://shift518.com/showthread.php?t=18921](http://shift518.com/showthread.php?t=18921) ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/14 "2011-05-30T09:14:25Z")
The guy (Dan) was indeed super nice which is likely why he could not go on dealing with Redline. Ill pm you his sign up email. ---
**Author:** ![trackvette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e8c25b/32.png) [@trackvette](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/trackvette)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/15 "2011-05-30T09:19:52Z")
[**_Vovchandr_**](http://www.shift518.com/member.php?u=2) Thanks for the PM. I just moved into the area and found this site yesterday. I really appreciate the help. Thanks again. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/16 "2011-05-30T09:22:40Z")
> [@WTB: Grand Prix GTP 4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-grand-prix-gtp-4door/42621/2): > > [**_Vovchandr_**](http://www.shift518.com/member.php?u=2) > Thanks for the PM. I just moved into the area and found this site yesterday. I really appreciate the help. Thanks again. No problem. How did you find the site? Just curious. Welcome to the area and try to enjoy it. Many love it and wouldn’t have it any other way, many others hate it and can’t wait to get the hell out. Just about anything auto related can be found and answered on the site regarding the area or general car talk. Ignore button seems to be popular around this neck of the woods as well. ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/17 "2011-05-30T09:25:15Z")
trackvette… you’re a pussy and boston sucks ---
**Author:** ![6SPD\_S4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/6spd_s4/32/6326_2.png) [@6SPD\_S4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/6SPD_S4)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/18 "2011-05-30T09:27:21Z")
![http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/3492searchfirst.gif](http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/3492searchfirst.gif) ---
**Author:** ![trackvette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e8c25b/32.png) [@trackvette](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/trackvette)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/19 "2011-05-30T09:32:06Z")
I called the dealership looking for information about the performance division first after reading about them in a few magazines. I did not get anyone that had a clue. They said the guy that ran the department had recently resigned.They apologized.Since he left they admitted they are a little disorganized. They were not sure if they were going to continue the partnership with redline. Said it was in limbo currently. I then searched on google for redline and a post came up from shift518. I joined this morning and thought I would try to do a little research. simple as that. ---
**Author:** ![trackvette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e8c25b/32.png) [@trackvette](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/trackvette)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658/20 "2011-05-30T09:34:22Z")
[LKSi](http://www.shift518.com/member.php?u=136) Boston does suck. That is why I moved to NY. lol [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/redline-motorsports-good-or-bad/258658.md?page=2)