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Dustin · 08-14-2014, 11:47 PM

Quad Cab Tacoma.

Jyn · 08-21-2014, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by n2oinferno

Couple hours later I get a call that everything is set to go, but there's a problem. There were two right front (I think) coilovers in the box, but they went ahead and installed them and made it work.

How does "well, we have the wrong part, so let's go ahead and just ghetto-rig it" win over "well, we have the wrong part, so let's call the customer and see what he wants us to do?"" Like, how the fuck do these people start a business, let alone stay in business??

continuecrushing · 08-21-2014, 12:14 PM

I've got a 97 honda nighthawk 750 motorcycle...

I commute quite a bit, so its nice not racking up the miles on the frs

Andrew@ORT · 08-21-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jyn

How does "well, we have the wrong part, so let's go ahead and just ghetto-rig it" win over "well, we have the wrong part, so let's call the customer and see what he wants us to do?"" Like, how the fuck do these people start a business, let alone stay in business??

I often wonder how companies like this stay in business. It blows my mind that shops who claim they have "experienced" technicians pull this shit off and still stay in business. Furthermore, how can you even live with yourself knowing you've basically cheated a customer?

Outlawstar98 · 08-21-2014, 09:20 PM

My daily,
2006 BMW 330xi

So much fun this car is,

strat61caster · 08-21-2014, 10:36 PM

Fuuu, I want an MP5, would pick one up for the gf so has to be an auto

Luckily no snow so all the ones I'm looking at are <$6k with zero rust which I'm sure makes some people rather jealous...

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Originally Posted by Jyn

How does "well, we have the wrong part, so let's go ahead and just ghetto-rig it" win over "well, we have the wrong part, so let's call the customer and see what he wants us to do?"" Like, how the fuck do these people start a business, let alone stay in business??

I think this sums up 80% of my experiences with independent mechanics.

I don't go to independent mechanics anymore.

Janky welds, incorrect trim pieces (wrong color), oh we couldn't rebuild the old driveshaft we just fabbed a new one, here's the bill (didn't complain on this one, they did nice work), half the retaining clips/bolts missing etc.

Andrew@ORT · 08-22-2014, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Outlawstar98

My daily,
2006 BMW 330xi

So much fun this car is,

I've definitely seen your BRZ around the area. I'm from Malvern, but have friends all over Pottstown

King Tut · 08-22-2014, 05:00 PM

Current daily:

roddy · 08-22-2014, 10:39 PM

The FR-S is my daily driver. My other car is a slightly tweaked V6 Mustang...

Outlawstar98 · 08-23-2014, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@ORT

I've definitely seen your BRZ around the area. I'm from Malvern, but have friends all over Pottstown

im always around, most of the time not in the BRZ anymore though :P Havent seen to many around here.

Andrew@ORT · 08-23-2014, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Outlawstar98

im always around, most of the time not in the BRZ anymore though :P Havent seen to many around here.

I'm usually in my truck. I'm pretty sure I gave you a thumbs up one time, could be mistaken. But I'm pretty sure I remember your plate and plate frame.

Outlawstar98 · 08-24-2014, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@ORT

I'm usually in my truck. I'm pretty sure I gave you a thumbs up one time, could be mistaken. But I'm pretty sure I remember your plate and plate frame.

I am the most Mod'd BRZ/FRS in the pottstown area that I know of, cant miss a white on white BRZ haha. I get thumbs up and stares all the time, hard to remember people.

Miniata · 08-24-2014, 04:48 PM

Except for the winter when I DD the Forester XT on snow tires, I try to rotate through all of our cars, ideally driving each of them at last once a week. On any given day I could be commuting in the Mustang GT, Mini Cooper, FXT, BRZ, or one of the Miatas. If the weather is nice though, the '90 Miata probably sees the most use.

rs999 · 08-24-2014, 06:59 PM

A track prepped, APR Stage 3, DSG, VW GTI:

Much quieter and faster than my FR-S. Until I can get the noise issue taken care of I've basically been using the FR-S only on the weekends and autox events.

08-14-2014, 11:47 PM	#29
Dustin Twin Screw You Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Supercharged Whiteout FR-S Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 464 Thanked 620 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Quad Cab Tacoma. __________________ My 86 Differential and Ring & Pinion DIY

08-21-2014, 09:20 PM	#33
Outlawstar98 SLOW BRZ Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 328i xDrive; 2013 BRZ Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 486 Thanks: 52 Thanked 179 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My daily, 2006 BMW 330xi So much fun this car is, __________________

08-22-2014, 05:00 PM	#36
King Tut NASA SpecE30 Racer Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2006 Honda S2000 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 7,279 Thanks: 607 Thanked 5,759 Times in 3,055 Posts Mentioned: 274 Post(s) Tagged: 10 Thread(s)	Current daily: __________________ - King Tut Street/Track Car: 2006 Honda S2000 TT3 \|\| Race Car: 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30 \|\| Tow Vehicle: 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Sold Cars: 2012 BMW M3 \|\| 2013 Subaru BRZ \|\| 2012 Porsche Cayman R \|\| 2009 Chevrolet Z06 \|\| 2009 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 Nissan 350Z

08-22-2014, 10:39 PM	#37
roddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,243 Thanks: 1,476 Thanked 1,165 Times in 685 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The FR-S is my daily driver. My other car is a slightly tweaked V6 Mustang... Attached Images __________________ no man with a good car needs to be justified...

08-24-2014, 04:48 PM	#41
Miniata Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ - 90 Miata - 07 FXT -05 Mini Location: Ohio Posts: 546 Thanks: 6 Thanked 142 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Except for the winter when I DD the Forester XT on snow tires, I try to rotate through all of our cars, ideally driving each of them at last once a week. On any given day I could be commuting in the Mustang GT, Mini Cooper, FXT, BRZ, or one of the Miatas. If the weather is nice though, the '90 Miata probably sees the most use. __________________ 17x7 Kosei K1-TS w/ 215/45-17 Dunlop Star Specs Nameless Track Pipe - Strano front sway bar

08-21-2014, 12:14 PM	#31
continuecrushing Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FRS Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Posts: 2,707 Thanks: 1,231 Thanked 2,144 Times in 1,003 Posts Mentioned: 73 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I've got a 97 honda nighthawk 750 motorcycle... I commute quite a bit, so its nice not racking up the miles on the frs

08-24-2014, 06:59 PM	#42
rs999 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: VW MK6 GTI \| 13 Mustang GT Location: Pungo Posts: 212 Thanks: 223 Thanked 64 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A track prepped, APR Stage 3, DSG, VW GTI: Much quieter and faster than my FR-S. Until I can get the noise issue taken care of I've basically been using the FR-S only on the weekends and autox events. __________________ SOLD FR-S Build \| MK6 GTI Build \| I might be getting another FR-S

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