Ottawa FR-S

[HeadBanger]

Funny story, My local UPS guy used to bring me my Xbox games at work instead of sticking the note on the door thing or whatever.


Yes. I used to "save money" just to have to pay import fees and shit with UPS so I could get a crappy little pre-order bonus that was only available in the US.


Anyhow


Was thinking I might pull the trigger on the OFT in a couple weeks. Question for guys that have it though.
In your opinions, would the money be better spent on other things first? MY more immediate to-do list is shifter bushings/springs/etc, lowering springs, diff and tranny fluid.

[roddy]

Originally Posted by UMB FR-S

Check with neighbours

This. @Slick
Also check around anything near the house that is large enough to hide the box...behind the BBQ/deck chairs, etc. Also if you live on Cardinal Ct (as an example), and there is a Cardinal St/Lane/Rd, etc within a few KMs, check it out. It could have been loaded on the wrong truck...I see it happen all too often.

[Slick]

This is my thought (and hope) since I have seen it happen before with Canada Post. Was supposed to be delivered yesterday, so driver just marks it as delivered so he doesn't look bad and then drops it off next day.

I checked all over the perimeter of the house, nothing around and we checked the neighbours' houses right away (4 mins after supposed delivery) and nothing left there either.

I really hope it is just a lazy-ass UPS driver and not theft, as it will take much longer to get another in my hands.

[SlyCayer]

Originally Posted by Slick

UPS Customer Service was super-fantastic-awesome though.
Apparently, it's my job to call OpenFlash and let them know that the package wasn't actually delivered, because until then, they can do nothing until contacted by shipper.

Shipping with UPS for almost 7 years now, this is true, only the shipper can open a investigation/claim, which I find a little stupid as it gets more time/people involved in something that could be so easy.

UPS are lazy and unfortunately unchangeable! Sometimes, they deliver packaged to businesses I ship to and they don't even go in they "Driver Release" the product on the front curb in a strip mall, they are outrageously crazy.

[Slick]

Originally Posted by HeadBanger

Was thinking I might pull the trigger on the OFT in a couple weeks. Question for guys that have it though.
In your opinions, would the money be better spent on other things first? MY more immediate to-do list is shifter bushings/springs/etc, lowering springs, diff and tranny fluid.

OFT is the best bang for the buck, although the ProKit springs are a close second in terms of value (loved the new balance of the car). I even did diff and tranny fluid only this year (1.5 years after purchase).

If you go OFT, you won't regret it and you will reap the immediate benefits right away in terms of driveability, torque-dip gonzo!
No brainer.

[Slick]

Originally Posted by SlyCayer

Shipping with UPS for almost 7 years now

So why are you still using them?
Serious question actually. Pricing good?

[jvincent]

Originally Posted by HeadBanger

Was thinking I might pull the trigger on the OFT in a couple weeks. Question for guys that have it though.
In your opinions, would the money be better spent on other things first? MY more immediate to-do list is shifter bushings/springs/etc, lowering springs, diff and tranny fluid.

OFT was the first mod I did to my car. Definitely worth it.

The shifter bushing is cheap, and really improves the shifter feel.

I swapped out all the fluids in the car this spring as part of my track prep, so unless you are planning on doing that, I don't think it's urgent.

[SlyCayer]

Originally Posted by Slick

So why are you still using them?
Serious question actually. Pricing good?

Generally service and international shipping pricing. Nobody comes close to them internationally and Canada Post if you have 20 packages going to one place is a price per package, with UPS, if you have 20 packages going to one place they combine the weight and you pay per lbs which gets cheaper and cheaper as it's heavier.

We are slowly moving to Canada Post tho, for single packages in area like Toronto/Montreal for $4.50 is amazing!

[86gt?]

Originally Posted by Slick

This is my thought (and hope) since I have seen it happen before with Canada Post. Was supposed to be delivered yesterday, so driver just marks it as delivered so he doesn't look bad and then drops it off next day.

I checked all over the perimeter of the house, nothing around and we checked the neighbours' houses right away (4 mins after supposed delivery) and nothing left there either.

I really hope it is just a lazy-ass UPS driver and not theft, as it will take much longer to get another in my hands.

Shitty deal! This has happened to me in the past as well. My parts were never found. Hopefully there was insurance on them?

[AznKirby]

Aaaaaaand my tail light has condensation.

Time for an upgrade, I guess!

[KingGeo]

Originally Posted by 86gt?

Shitty deal! This has happened to me in the past as well. My parts were never found. Hopefully there was insurance on them?

Never found because they don't look in the trunk of the drivers personal car....

[Slick]

Originally Posted by KingGeo

Never found because they don't look in the trunk of the drivers personal car....

Yes, and by the time the "investigation" starts, it's already out of the facility and into his garage.

Pretty much resigned that if it doesn't show up today, it's not coming.

[dolo]

Originally Posted by Slick

Yes, and by the time the "investigation" starts, it's already out of the facility and into his garage.

Pretty much resigned that if it doesn't show up today, it's not coming.

That's some serious bullcrap!

[jhx741]

Originally Posted by FRS_Ken

I saw a firestorm frs heading north on Woodroffe near Slack Rd around 7pm(?) last night - it had a black or CF hood! Anyone we know ?

i was at woodroffe last night at 6-8 around meeting my friends.... but im black raven monagram..not sure if might be me through :0


and plz add me on saturday too ty!