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Mister · 05-22-2013, 09:47 AM

I wouldn't worry about it, he did not hammer it from the looks of it, revving a little higher then he needed, but not exactly redlining or going hard in the corners or on the brakes.

I had an experience like this at a Tire Warehouse, only they told me that they noticed my Camaro SS had considerable wheel hop... and I should get it taken care of. I'd like to know how they figured that one out on a gentle test ride! I took that up with the manager and got a small discount...

Brzetto · 05-22-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Freeze2196

He just pulled out onto the main road. was alot of traffic then pulled back in the parking lot.

The dash cam breaks up the recordings into about 2min clips. uploaded 1 of them.

May we please see the second clip? We need the whole picture to truly judge.

jarviz · 05-22-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

@Freeze2196
Not sure what looks better...car or your avatar pic...

stupid question.. avatar pic obviously

Opie · 05-22-2013, 10:02 AM

So if they had returned the car to you without test driving it and there was say...a vibration when driving after. Wouldn't you be more upset that you had to go back than to have them test drive it the first time and make sure everything was right?

If you (or anyone here for that matter) is so paranoid just ask them to let you ride along if the car is to be test driven.

Richard Cranium · 05-22-2013, 10:03 AM

Here's what I get out of this thread...for $70, I want this dashcam!

Brzetto · 05-22-2013, 10:18 AM

The foolproof course of action would have been if the technician had brought the customer along.

Freeze2196 · 05-22-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Opie

So if they had returned the car to you without test driving it and there was say...a vibration when driving after. Wouldn't you be more upset that you had to go back than to have them test drive it the first time and make sure everything was right?

If you (or anyone here for that matter) is so paranoid just ask them to let you ride along if the car is to be test driven.

I prob should have mentioned they never even did the alignment, when I went to pick it up they gave me a coupon to come back and get it done.

Took them 3hrs to put my tires on, had the car for over 6 hours total. I dont know much about tire mounting but 225.35.18 on a 19.5 x 18 rim cant be easy.

gily25 · 05-22-2013, 01:02 PM

Slow controlled turns...if he wanted to joyride I'd think he'd take that big turn after the speed bump a little quicker. According to the time it was around 6pm when your car was tested? What time does this place close? I'd say they wanted to make sure you didn't get 5 minutes down the road and have an issue. I'd probably test the last car of the day too.

Those wheels look awesome..which wheel are they?

FRiSson · 05-22-2013, 01:55 PM

You put performance tires on your car. Testing required some mild "peformance" driving. He/Se wasn't testing all seasons on a Forester. Give them a break. Test driving could reveal a problem before the installation is complete.

Whitigir · 05-22-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FRiSson

You put performance tires on your car. Testing required some mild "peformance" driving. He/Se wasn't testing all seasons on a Forester. Give them a break. Test driving could reveal a problem before the installation is complete.

This is True. Even without Alignment done, the car will need a test drive. Well basically every time you Mess with Wheels and tires, it affect your drive ability. That is why they need a test drive. Because new Tires require new Balance. New Balance require new Alignment and will affect the ride. The same thing as Summer tires vs Winter tires !

My advise to you is to have your alignment done ASAP as well. Long term affect on skipping out alignment = BAD! very BAD!

Also trust me on this. No auto shop like to test drive a customer car. What if they cause an accident, or they got hit by some body at fault ? It will be a big mess. That is why every Auto Shop is very Strict on Test drive, unless Necessary.

You can have what people suggested you. To be sure, Ask them when they test drive the vehicle, let you ride in it as well.

On the other hand, Nice wheels, Nice color combination. I like it a lot !!

Scaldy · 05-22-2013, 03:33 PM

That clip showed a pretty professional test drive to me.

mid_life_crisis · 05-22-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jarviz

stupid question.. avatar pic obviously

"Come to the stripes" indeed.
Avatars like this are why I think it should be a requirement to have a full size copy of your avatar on your member's page.

Whitigir · 05-22-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Scaldy

That clip showed a pretty professional test drive to me.

Right on the spot!!

boredom.is.me · 05-22-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mid_life_crisis

"Come to the stripes" indeed.
Avatars like this are why I think it should be a requirement to have a full size copy of your avatar on your member's page.

ditto

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05-22-2013, 09:47 AM	#29
Mister Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Firestorm FRS Location: NH Posts: 180 Thanks: 141 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I wouldn't worry about it, he did not hammer it from the looks of it, revving a little higher then he needed, but not exactly redlining or going hard in the corners or on the brakes. I had an experience like this at a Tire Warehouse, only they told me that they noticed my Camaro SS had considerable wheel hop... and I should get it taken care of. I'd like to know how they figured that one out on a gentle test ride! I took that up with the manager and got a small discount...

05-22-2013, 10:18 AM	#34
Brzetto Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 4 wheels Location: Earth Posts: 1,024 Thanks: 117 Thanked 332 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The foolproof course of action would have been if the technician had brought the customer along.

05-22-2013, 01:02 PM	#36
gily25 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silica BRZ 6MT Location: 06103 Posts: 650 Thanks: 97 Thanked 115 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Slow controlled turns...if he wanted to joyride I'd think he'd take that big turn after the speed bump a little quicker. According to the time it was around 6pm when your car was tested? What time does this place close? I'd say they wanted to make sure you didn't get 5 minutes down the road and have an issue. I'd probably test the last car of the day too. Those wheels look awesome..which wheel are they?

05-22-2013, 01:55 PM	#37
FRiSson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT Location: New England Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 118 Thanked 483 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You put performance tires on your car. Testing required some mild "peformance" driving. He/Se wasn't testing all seasons on a Forester. Give them a break. Test driving could reveal a problem before the installation is complete.

05-22-2013, 03:33 PM	#39
Scaldy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 red FR-S mt Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 166 Thanks: 93 Thanked 55 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That clip showed a pretty professional test drive to me.

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