RIP Wes Vann - Honda-Tech

nihkon · 08-19-2009, 08:56 AM

I'm deeply saddened to have to bring the new that Wes Vann passed away recently. He died from coronary disease on June 22, 2009. It's a bummer that we're finding this out so far after it happened. I'd like to think that I'm a small group of people that keep in fairly constant contact with him, and it still took me a month and a half to find out.

I'm sure there are many many people out there that either knew him personally, or at least were helped along at some point by him or his website. ( Wes Vann's Honda Page )

Let's get a thread going where we can all share our "Wes stories." photos, etc.

One of my favorite things about Wes was his insatiable appetite to "teach." For those that have been to his house, you know all too well that he never does the work for you. He always teaches you how to do it. Gotta love that.

I'll end with one of my favorite photos of Wes:

I'll miss ya buddy!! You were a great friend!!

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Smokinsax · 08-19-2009, 09:29 AM

wow....RIP man.

wiZCo · 08-19-2009, 09:31 AM

Damn, used to visit his resource page all the time when I had my EF. RIP.

dirtyharryhatch · 08-19-2009, 09:36 AM

never talked or heard of the guy (my loss) judging from his website he seems like a cool guy who was very passionate about working on cars

RIP man.

mar778c · 08-19-2009, 09:39 AM

He was a great resource for the honda community. RIP Wes

661rex89si · 08-19-2009, 09:58 AM

WOW im shocked i didn't know he passed. he will be missed but never forgotten his teachings will always remain in my heart RIP Wes!!!

MSchu · 08-19-2009, 09:59 AM

godspeed, I know your work well

turboteg2nv · 08-19-2009, 10:01 AM

RIP, always sad to lose a member of the Honda community.

pour one out

MSchu · 08-19-2009, 10:09 AM

What was wes' name on H-T again please? He rode a Ducati 1098 correct?

aquito · 08-19-2009, 10:13 AM

ive never heard of him before...and never saw his webpage till now...he has some great information on that page... may he R.I.P...my condolences to his family and friends..

nihkon · 08-19-2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSchu

What was wes' name on H-T again please? He rode a Ducati 1098 correct?

His screen name was Wes V. He did ride bicycles (road bikes), but I've never known him to ride a motorcycle.

Kyle is raaddd · 08-19-2009, 10:20 AM

I of course never knew him, but RIP.

MSchu · 08-19-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nihkon

His screen name was Wes V. He did ride bicycles (road bikes), but I've never known him to ride a motorcycle.

It's not WesValico?

pholife · 08-19-2009, 10:24 AM

My condolences go out to his family and friends. Wow! I met him at one of the griffith park meets two years and he was full of knowledge.

A big lost to the ef community.

See you in heaven.

Adam

UltimX · 08-19-2009, 11:17 AM

damn dude, i'm really sad by his passing, he was a very knowledgable guy and will be deeply missed in the EF community. RIP Wes

fourthgenhatchB17 · 08-19-2009, 12:59 PM

This was a tough pill to swallow for sure. You rarely meet people like Wes..someone so willing to lend a hand and share knowledge. He will be missed.

He and I parked at a meet a few years ago:

-Gary- · 08-19-2009, 01:06 PM

read some of his stuff, i like him.

RIP

synergy10 · 08-19-2009, 01:18 PM

I'm at a loss for words...I was just thinking of dropping by his place the other day.

RIP Wes.

hurleyint · 08-19-2009, 01:23 PM

RIP

-Gary- · 08-19-2009, 01:30 PM

I doubt he got to finish this:

http://www.performanceforum.com/wesvann/914a/index.html

ALLxMOTOR EG · 08-19-2009, 01:33 PM

Rest in paradise.

nihkon · 08-19-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Gary-

I doubt he got to finish this:

http://www.performanceforum.com/wesvann/914a/index.html

Most definitely not. lol He had at least a couple more years of work left in that thing. He made some amazing progress on it so far though.

EF001282 · 08-19-2009, 02:29 PM

wow, this is a sad day for sure. Wes V will really be missed. he was an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others. RIP

omg_miiiike · 08-19-2009, 02:53 PM

Rest in peace Wes, saddening to see someone go who has great passion in the same interest as us.

_MARS_ · 08-19-2009, 05:15 PM

don't know who he was, but I'm sure he was, what everyone says he was! A person always willing to help! Now in true Paradise...

08-19-2009, 09:29 AM	#2
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08-19-2009, 09:31 AM	#3
wiZCo Mighty Mouth! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 5,193	Re: RIP Wes Vann Damn, used to visit his resource page all the time when I had my EF. RIP. __________________ XBL: DERS315 DPN-Resident Complainer Sláinte

08-19-2009, 09:39 AM	#5
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08-19-2009, 09:58 AM	#6
661rex89si Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: lancaster, ca, usa Posts: 4,668	Re: RIP Wes Vann WOW im shocked i didn't know he passed. he will be missed but never forgotten his teachings will always remain in my heart RIP Wes!!! __________________ "ALL THROTTLE NO BOTTLE WELL JUST MAYBE" EXOSPEED FTW!!!!!!!

08-19-2009, 10:13 AM	#10
aquito Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Under UR Bed !!! Posts: 2,386	Re: RIP Wes Vann ive never heard of him before...and never saw his webpage till now...he has some great information on that page... may he R.I.P...my condolences to his family and friends.. __________________ Fight My Brute http://aquito04.mybrute.com http://shocky-takahashi.mybrute.com

08-19-2009, 10:24 AM	#14
pholife Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: wuuusmunster, cafe chop Posts: 2,048	Re: RIP Wes Vann My condolences go out to his family and friends. Wow! I met him at one of the griffith park meets two years and he was full of knowledge. A big lost to the ef community. See you in heaven. Adam __________________ FS - 1989 USDM EF moldings...willing to separate...let me know FS - JDM EF9 Rear Interior Quarter Panels...all black Citytireonline and John Shin are scammers and ruin wheels.

08-19-2009, 11:17 AM	#15
UltimX Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,977	Re: RIP Wes Vann damn dude, i'm really sad by his passing, he was a very knowledgable guy and will be deeply missed in the EF community. RIP Wes __________________ FS: d16a6 head complete, LS head minus rockers, eibach sportline springs & aftermarket struts, Catalytic Con., sparco speed seat, NEW Traction bar, aftermarket header. 1800 lbs and dropping...

08-19-2009, 12:59 PM	#16
fourthgenhatchB17 Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 60ft garage, CA, USA Posts: 5,072	Re: RIP Wes Vann This was a tough pill to swallow for sure. You rarely meet people like Wes..someone so willing to lend a hand and share knowledge. He will be missed. He and I parked at a meet a few years ago: __________________ B.A.R. certified http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif Cleaning out my garage! http://www.hondamarketplace.co...20972

08-19-2009, 01:06 PM	#17
-Gary- Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,776	Re: RIP Wes Vann read some of his stuff, i like him. RIP

08-19-2009, 01:18 PM	#18
synergy10 Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ca., USA Posts: 1,242	Re: RIP Wes Vann I'm at a loss for words...I was just thinking of dropping by his place the other day. RIP Wes. __________________ 95 DX Hatchback: http://hondamarketplace.com/showthread.php?t=2646319

08-19-2009, 01:23 PM	#19
hurleyint Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: On The Beach Posts: 1,096	Re: RIP Wes Vann RIP __________________ ddphoto-canon

08-19-2009, 01:30 PM	#20
-Gary- Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,776	Re: RIP Wes Vann I doubt he got to finish this: http://www.performanceforum.com/wesvann/914a/index.html

08-19-2009, 01:33 PM	#21
ALLxMOTOR EG Vietnamese! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Westminster Posts: 9,946	Re: RIP Wes Vann Rest in paradise.

08-19-2009, 02:29 PM	#23
EF001282 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: theMIDWESTCOAST Posts: 492	Re: RIP Wes Vann wow, this is a sad day for sure. Wes V will really be missed. he was an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others. RIP __________________ Meet Ugly Ed, an EF pic thread http://www.honda-tech.com/zero...age=1

08-19-2009, 02:53 PM	#24
omg_miiiike Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: doing it big in the fourONEohhh. Posts: 3,210	Re: RIP Wes Vann Rest in peace Wes, saddening to see someone go who has great passion in the same interest as us. __________________ 2000 Acura Integra Type-R, 2001 Honda S2000, Mugen HT, Tein, Volk Maryland Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Order your HID kits from me!

08-19-2009, 05:15 PM	#25
_MARS_ Junior Member 1993 Honda Civic My Garage Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 634	Re: RIP Wes Vann don't know who he was, but I'm sure he was, what everyone says he was! A person always willing to help! Now in true Paradise... __________________ HONDA

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