Random thoughts thread

[kanundrum]

Just ordered a Ring Im broke.

[Chewie4299]

Annoyed.... it's raining today so I can't put my fender inserts back in. Double sided tape won't stick well.

[IntotheOcean]

Originally Posted by Jayde

I too have Xpel Ultimate on my car. Full hood, full front bumper, full fenders, rocker panels (lower portion of the side of the car, such as door, the area below and behind it, and the bottom portion of the rear bumper), a-pillars, half roof, top of rear bumper near trunk, door cups. He (Leeberbs) rolled the hood and bumper so the edges don't show in that area. Also install Wilcos (spelling) 30% tint for like $1700. Had it put on around 3k miles with 2 rock chips and haven't gotten one since.

You got all of that done for that price.. That's not too bad.. I wonder if I'd get a similar quote. I wanted to get my windows tint at 30% as well so that would be sweet. If I'm able to do that should I skip out on the opticoat? If he does that much of the car I feel like it won't be necessary

[Jayde]

Originally Posted by IntotheOcean

You got all of that done for that price.. That's not too bad.. I wonder if I'd get a similar quote. I wanted to get my windows tint at 30% as well so that would be sweet. If I'm able to do that should I skip out on the opticoat? If he does that much of the car I feel like it won't be necessary

Actually, @Greg Gellas works directly with Lee Berbs. He does the cleaning and opticoating while Lee does the Xpel and tint. They even work in the same garage from time to time! I'm sure if you contact him and say you're interested in getting both done, I'm sure they can cut you a deal or something.

[IntotheOcean]

Sounds like a plan! it doesn't hurt to ask
Thanks

[Chewie4299]

Opti coat is still worth it because the remaining exposed paint will be incredibly easy to clean and will never need wax.

[Shagaliscious]

Originally Posted by 6-Shift

I really want to get my windows tinted but all the problems with the rear windows worries me Also for $180 or so I could do a lot of other stuff to the car that I want to...such a tough decision. Especially on a black car.

I too had a similar thought. I came to the realization that I would rather be seen in this car, so I decided on no window tint, even though it does look better.

Oh, and if anyone with Weathertech floor liners didn't see the post in the FR-S general section, they have stickers to replace the weathertech ones.
http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/i.../category/677/

[Spd229]

got a friend who was scammed over the phone today.....can't actually believe it. I told them to try cancelling the charge as it was on their credit card, but they apparently can't do anything till it actually posts. And at that point they can only dispute it.....is there any other way or chance they can stop this charge from happening....I hate to see them get screwed when they have so little as is.

that, and i'd like to toss a pipe bomb in the scammer's residence.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by 6-Shift

I really want to get my windows tinted but all the problems with the rear windows worries me Also for $180 or so I could do a lot of other stuff to the car that I want to...such a tough decision. Especially on a black car.

Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

I too had a similar thought. I came to the realization that I would rather be seen in this car, so I decided on no window tint, even though it does look better....

I'm still dreaming of louvers! Come on TRD (or anyone!)

[Calum]

Fuckin' WAR is starting at work. My old boss is now trying to blame me for all the short comings of his section. Just today he tried to blame me for being behind on my training. I'm not, I competed everything I could do in January and still have to wait until July to finish because I'm too far ahead. So he wasn't keeping track of his subordinates.

He tried to blame me for not ordering UPS batteries in August like I was told to. I couldn't because we couldn't store hazmat in the shore office while the ship was in refit and even if I did they would have died as I wouldn't have been allowed to charge them without proper ventilation. So he doesn't understand his equipment.

And he tried to blame me for not keeping track of the antennas that were taken off the ship prior to refit. They are on HIS departmental account, he signed for them, I've never seen the paper work for them nor should I have. So he has no administration abilities.

Two weeks ago he tried to blame me for not completing the set to work on a system. The system still belongs to a contractor but I've been working with them to fix what I could because it was a safety hazard. I did this without assistance, without technical documentation, and against his suggestions as he thought the problem was with a different part of the system. Then when his boss asked him for a status update and he didn't know, he blamed me for not working fast enough. I reported to his boss what the status of the system was, the conditions I was working within to get the work done, and the fact that the contractor still owns the system. His boss was elated with my progress.

This fucker has picked the wrong guy to try to turn into a scapegoat. I've been doing this for years longer then he has. I know my job, my duties & responsibilities, and my own capabilities. Not to mention all of his peers are on my side and are working to get his bull shit debunked with his superiors. This fuckers going down and I'm gonna dance on his career's grave!

[IntotheOcean]

So someone posted in general forum that the 2014 will come out in September
But I remember reading awhile back the special series is coming out in June...
Does this sound right/make sense?
Because to me it doesn't - Damnit roll everything out at once! This person better be wrong

[IntotheOcean]

@Calum can I join you in this victory dance when it happens?
This guy is pissing me off and I don't even work there lol
Ugh I hope shit blows up in his face.

[Calum]

Originally Posted by IntotheOcean

@Calum can I join you in this victory dance when it happens?
This guy is pissing me off and I don't even work there lol
Ugh I hope shit blows up in his face.

It's already blowing up, I'm just doing my best to ensure it happens thoroughly and takes him by surprise as much as possible.

I've already warned the one guy from the section that I respect and could be in a position to catch some splatter, when the shit hits the fan, so he can protect himself. Also, I've been including his name here and there to make sure he gets credit for his work. By doing this I wont burn a bridge I don't want to burn and I give myself even more credibility. All while my old boss gets even less credibility.

I tried to keep my head down and just do my job as well as I could, waiting to be posted out in September. I didn't ask for anything other then credit for my work and I didn't rock the boat. Until now.

And yes, you can absolutely join me for that dance.

[IntotheOcean]

Sweet!