Mid-Atlantic Chat Thread - Page 350 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ddarko68 · 09-06-2014, 07:34 PM

Don't feel bad..I got in a Domino effect accident last year. . Replaced both bumpers and the beams under the bumpers got crushed. I was in stopped traffic. Can't imagine if I had been moving at any real speed. 95 had nearly had me in 5 accidents in 3 months. I don't think we are easy to see.

Jrohit · 09-06-2014, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ddarko68

Don't feel bad..I got in a Domino effect accident last year. . Replaced both bumpers and the beams under the bumpers got crushed. I was in stopped traffic. Can't imagine if I had been moving at any real speed. 95 had nearly had me in 5 accidents in 3 months. I don't think we are easy to see.

Haha. I'm not feeling bad. I just think it's funny how us Mid-Atlantic folks get into many accidents now. I'm just happy I wasn't in it this time. I used to be so attached to the first frs, it was my life. Now I stopped getting attached to cars because they can become damaged at any point.

I love the frs and brz but I want to go a different, more economical route. Getting a cheap car would land me at least 15 grand in my pocket with a car paid off. I barely have bills as is, but it would be extremely easy for me to live if I had all that cash.

ddarko68 · 09-06-2014, 07:57 PM

I feel you. . I'm thinking the same thing myself.

MmmHamSandwich · 09-06-2014, 08:30 PM

Alright now I am a bit miffed.

I called ModBargains earlier today, expecting them to just ship me a new light. The guy I talked to said he wasn't sure if the light had a warranty (it does) and wasn't sure if Modbargains could handle it (they do) or if I'd have to contact the Valenti rep and deal with them, and at any rate he said they couldn't do anything until Jurrian got back.

And then there's this...

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Originally Posted by ModBargains.com

They were not purchased from us. If they were, a thread wouldn't have needed to be made, as we would have already shipped a replacement since we have them in stock here.

I paid more to go with MB as opposed to less established sponsors to avoid runarounds.

Jrohit · 09-06-2014, 08:33 PM

Shouldn't there be an email receipt or something? Use that. Boom, problem solved and they'd send over the replacement.

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MmmHamSandwich · 09-06-2014, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrohit

Shouldn't there be an email receipt or something? Use that. Boom, problem solved and they'd send over the replacement.

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Sure enough. Just found this in my PM's...

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Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich

What is your warranty or return policy on these? I've heard

a few have had issues, and while other vendors have quoted less I'd feel a bit better dealing with an established business like yours as opposed to a potential fly by night should something go wrong.

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Hey,

Yeah that's the scary thing about these fly by night vendors, you never know if they'll just back up and never come back again, but we've been around for a decade so we've got our hands tied into this business with two buildings that we own as well in our area, so we're not going anywhere.

We hold the only US inventory of Valenti's, everything else from that other guy ships from overseas in Asia, so it typically takes a long time to get. If you have ANY issues, we've been given the free and clear from the manufacturer to replace the part immediately for you, because we'll send the defective set back, and get a full replacement in exchange, so we've got a good plan going on. When replaced, we replace it with a kit from our own inventory so it ships quickly.

We're pretty easy going with that stuff, ultimately we just want you guys happy so you continue buy from us, so we'll of course accommodate any issues you have with fast service.

Let me know if you have any other questions

Best Regards,
Jurrian

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Glad to hear they can be returned if there is an issue, but is there a warranty period that you support should an issue come up down the road? If so how long? I only ask because while I have heard good things about the Valenti's, experience has taught me aftermarket lighting can be a hit or miss affair.

Other vendors are quoting a year or more, but given their lack of a real presence outside a forum vendor and paypal account, it doesn't mean much to me coming from them.

Thanks for your help.

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Originally Posted by ModBargains.com

Hey,

Yes yes, of course, the warranty period is one year from the date of purchase. I know that of course if it's one year and a day after or something similar, we'll still take care of it

Check out those listings if you haven't already with the lowered pricing, add in the coupon code if you haven't already, and make sure to put my name in those notes so I can process the order quickly! Between me answering this message to the last message I replied to you, we've sold 8 sets, so we not joking around with the pricing, these will sell out very very soon, likely today or early tomorrow.

Best Regards,
Jurrian

Woulda been nice to have had the ball rolling today, guess I'll wait till Monday.

Jrohit · 09-06-2014, 08:49 PM

good luck broski!

camelflage · 09-07-2014, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jrohit

I'm fine lol. I laughed it off. It's the 3rd accident with 2 different frs. One totaled, and this car got hit twice at work. A new employee hit it with a 26 foot truck and didn't even bother to tell me because "he didn't notice it."

The company will be paying for the damages, but I will fight tooth and nail for the depreciation value.

I'm also going to plan on selling it and getting something cheaper. Any ideas or suggestions?

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Dodge dart. Seriously. They're not bad little cars and under 20k ..

BoostinIX · 09-08-2014, 07:58 AM

Did oil change. Washed BRZ. Washed BRZ engine. (waits for people's heads to explode)....lol. I hate cleaning my car. #blueturd. 40k of engine dirt added up tho...bleh. God bless a garden hose.

In all honesty tho....only did it cause I was cleaning the 240's engine bay.... :P

ModBargains.com · 09-08-2014, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich

Sure enough. Just found this in my PM's...

Woulda been nice to have had the ball rolling today, guess I'll wait till Monday.

I'm not sure who you spoke with but if you want to send me a PM directly I can get whatever issue you're having taken care of. If it's a replacement you need, I'm the guy who will take care of that for you. We require a picture showing whatever piece isn't working properly, if it's an LED that is out for example, take a picture with the taillight on, but showing the LED not functioning. Email that to Jurrian@modbargains.com with your order# please, and I'll get a new one shipped out to you.

Not sure who you spoke with but I have been taking a lot of days off due to a medical issue I've been burdened with so I've missed a good 3 weeks of work in the last 2 months because of it, so I apologize if you haven't got the quickest service, that's my fault. Email me though, let me know how I can help out

MmmHamSandwich · 09-09-2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ModBargains.com

I'm not sure who you spoke with but if you want to send me a PM directly I can get whatever issue you're having taken care of. If it's a replacement you need, I'm the guy who will take care of that for you. We require a picture showing whatever piece isn't working properly, if it's an LED that is out for example, take a picture with the taillight on, but showing the LED not functioning. Email that to Jurrian@modbargains.com with your order# please, and I'll get a new one shipped out to you.

Not sure who you spoke with but I have been taking a lot of days off due to a medical issue I've been burdened with so I've missed a good 3 weeks of work in the last 2 months because of it, so I apologize if you haven't got the quickest service, that's my fault. Email me though, let me know how I can help out

We are actually already in correspondence via email. Sorry to hear about the medical issues, I'm sad to say I'm all too familiar. Thanks Jurrian!

ModBargains.com · 09-09-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich

We are actually already in correspondence via email. Sorry to hear about the medical issues, I'm sad to say I'm all too familiar. Thanks Jurrian!

Ok no worries, just wanted to check to make sure you were taken care of. Wishing the best of health for both of us

MmmHamSandwich · 09-09-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BoostinIX

Did oil change. Washed BRZ. Washed BRZ engine. (waits for people's heads to explode)....lol. I hate cleaning my car. #blueturd. 40k of engine dirt added up tho...bleh. God bless a garden hose.

Looks good. I am too affraid to spray down my engine compartment for fear of water damage.

I spent some time yesterday cleaning leaves and other things out, the area under the brake fluid tank is bad. Also had quite a time picking crap out from the windshield wiper motor area. Almost looked like something was growing foam in there. Awesome...

Another thing to watch out for is behind the driver's side front fender. Took a peek in there with the door, there are enough leaves to register it as a national forest. Easiest way to clean itappears to remove the wheel well liner. Great...

Might have to order a lot of replacement connectors from my buddy who works in parts. Car is two years old this Thursday. Time for a thorough cleaning and inspection before it gets frigid.

I would also like to change my ATF and dif fluid. Wish I could just have my dealer do it for me. Lord knows they owe me a favor after all their screw ups. I hear changing ATF is an enormous PITA.

MmmHamSandwich · 09-12-2014, 03:48 PM

Was taking the car into the dealer this morning to give them their fifth shot at fixing my window trim.

Car started dying as soon as I got out of my neighborhood. TC/VSC kicked back in, slip light turned out, CEL, limp mode. Felt like the thing barely had half the usual power. Transmission refused to downshift into anything above 4k. When it did downshift it rode the torque converter instead of rev matching.

Got to wait around for three hours. I am thinking of just moving in to the dealership at this rate.

"The ECM needs to be replaced" is what the service manager said. Of all the related problems I am suspecting the camshaft sensor issue. Not sure why a reflash won't do but whatever. Keeping in mind the engine was recently pulled for camshaft cover leaking.

Car is out of primary warranty by exactly one day as of today. If this is the service I have been getting in warranty, I can only imagine the quality work I'll be recieving when they know I have to pay for it.

Anyway I got this really sweet ass Camry in my driveway. Woohoo.

Anyone know how much I can get for a 13' AT with ~18000 miles?

09-06-2014, 08:33 PM	#4891
Jrohit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS 10 Series #2072 (6MT) Location: Burtonsville, MD Posts: 832 Thanks: 756 Thanked 261 Times in 209 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s)	Shouldn't there be an email receipt or something? Use that. Boom, problem solved and they'd send over the replacement. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk __________________ If anything, I'd be caught dead smiling.

09-06-2014, 08:49 PM	#4893
Jrohit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS 10 Series #2072 (6MT) Location: Burtonsville, MD Posts: 832 Thanks: 756 Thanked 261 Times in 209 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s)	good luck broski! __________________ If anything, I'd be caught dead smiling.

09-08-2014, 07:58 AM	#4895
BoostinIX Gettin SIKKY sideways Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: '97 S14.5 / '13 BRZ Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 1,136 Thanks: 280 Thanked 473 Times in 301 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s)	Did oil change. Washed BRZ. Washed BRZ engine. (waits for people's heads to explode)....lol. I hate cleaning my car. #blueturd. 40k of engine dirt added up tho...bleh. God bless a garden hose. In all honesty tho....only did it cause I was cleaning the 240's engine bay.... :P __________________ Instagram: BoostinIX

09-12-2014, 03:48 PM	#4900
MmmHamSandwich You know you want it. Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: RVA Posts: 705 Thanks: 160 Thanked 327 Times in 154 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	Was taking the car into the dealer this morning to give them their fifth shot at fixing my window trim. Car started dying as soon as I got out of my neighborhood. TC/VSC kicked back in, slip light turned out, CEL, limp mode. Felt like the thing barely had half the usual power. Transmission refused to downshift into anything above 4k. When it did downshift it rode the torque converter instead of rev matching. Got to wait around for three hours. I am thinking of just moving in to the dealership at this rate. "The ECM needs to be replaced" is what the service manager said. Of all the related problems I am suspecting the camshaft sensor issue. Not sure why a reflash won't do but whatever. Keeping in mind the engine was recently pulled for camshaft cover leaking. Car is out of primary warranty by exactly one day as of today. If this is the service I have been getting in warranty, I can only imagine the quality work I'll be recieving when they know I have to pay for it. Anyway I got this really sweet ass Camry in my driveway. Woohoo. Anyone know how much I can get for a 13' AT with ~18000 miles? __________________ The Following User _________ Stay_Puft(09-13-2014) Says Thank You to MmmHamSandwich For This Useful Post:

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09-06-2014, 07:34 PM	#4887
ddarko68 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Dumfries/Falls Church/NoVa Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Don't feel bad..I got in a Domino effect accident last year. . Replaced both bumpers and the beams under the bumpers got crushed. I was in stopped traffic. Can't imagine if I had been moving at any real speed. 95 had nearly had me in 5 accidents in 3 months. I don't think we are easy to see.

09-06-2014, 07:57 PM	#4889
ddarko68 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Dumfries/Falls Church/NoVa Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I feel you. . I'm thinking the same thing myself.

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