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Oakes 11-05-2009 09:26 AM

Well, I took it in...2 weeks or so ago because the brakes were pulsing, the rotors were warped but the pads were fine. So they turned the rotors under warranty, I was driving it this week, and they became even worse so I took it back. They said the rotors need to be replaced, under warranty using Ford OEM parts, which is what I wanted anyway - screw motorcraft parts. Problem is, they don't have any in stock and there was no sense in taking the car off the lift only to put it back on. They should get in today or tomorrow.

I also just had them replace the pads with carbon-ceramics so they are actually worth something.

OMGz Turbo 11-05-2009 09:27 AM

Morning guys hows everyone today


Oakes- Wheres the fusion?

HickRocket1258 11-05-2009 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Oakes (Post 1561528)
Well, I took it in...2 weeks or so ago because the brakes were pulsing, the rotors were warped but the pads were fine. So they turned the rotors under warranty, I was driving it this week, and they became even worse so I took it back. They said the rotors need to be replaced, under warranty using Ford OEM parts, which is what I wanted anyway - screw motorcraft parts. Problem is, they don't have any in stock and there was no sense in taking the car off the lift only to put it back on. They should get in today or tomorrow.

I also just had them replace the pads with carbon-ceramics so they are actually worth something.

At least that's all under warranty. My girlfriend's hatch on her Hyundai suv got stuck out of nowhere, so we need to see if that's still under warranty and her power seat on the passengers side. That car is so messed up.

Oakes 11-05-2009 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by angdefeo (Post 1561524)
Keep on posting your work. You should be busy, you do great work.

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Originally Posted by HickRocket1258 (Post 1561527)
He does do great work, but unless you are loaded, who has the money to get a complete detail. Just a tough economy in general.

Yeah, the more I reach out the better, there are surprisingly a lot of people out there willing to pay to have their cars done right. Detailing like my own is far and few between, there are definitely guys that do similar detailing around but just for hobby for friends and such. It's still crazy to think that I'm really on the "cheap" side of the spectrum...

CHAOS 11-05-2009 09:40 AM

angelo, i havent been ignoring you. lol. which subaru of yours did you want to do the sound protection on?

HickRocket1258 11-05-2009 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Oakes (Post 1561537)
Yeah, the more I reach out the better, there are surprisingly a lot of people out there willing to pay to have their cars done right. Detailing like my own is far and few between, there are definitely guys that do similar detailing around but just for hobby for friends and such. It's still crazy to think that I'm really on the "cheap" side of the spectrum...

I'm sure there's places that charge like $500 yes, but who knows. Again realize some of the people you are getting, people that can throw out the cash.

lownslow95 11-05-2009 09:44 AM

Feel like **** this morning. It feels like my head is in a vice.

Oakes 11-05-2009 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by HickRocket1258 (Post 1561541)
I'm sure there's places that charge like $500 yes, but who knows. Again realize some of the people you are getting, people that can throw out the cash.

Some of my details go into the $500 range...and it's still cheap. Comparable shops, that use the same products/methods are seen with prices as high as $2k for a detail....averaging around 800-1k. They're still busy too.

Yes, it is a higher end market, but once I get things rolling, I'll be able to market to everyone. Hopefully even become a retailer of products as well.

russiankid 11-05-2009 09:53 AM

I worked out for the first time on Tuesday, it was the first time since May. Well now I cannot extend my elbow out all the way. Looks like I won't be working out to day.

HickRocket1258 11-05-2009 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Oakes (Post 1561547)
Some of my details go into the $500 range...and it's still cheap. Comparable shops, that use the same products/methods are seen with prices as high as $2k for a detail....averaging around 800-1k. They're still busy too.

Yes, it is a higher end market, but once I get things rolling, I'll be able to market to everyone. Hopefully even become a retailer of products as well.

Well I did not know that. You must be very proud of yourself right now, except it's going to catch up to you in the long run if you can't get others to help. Need help by the way?

Roto 11-05-2009 09:56 AM

Sam, you should work a different group today anyway... or may be job or something...

angdefeo 11-05-2009 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CHAOS (Post 1561539)
angelo, i havent been ignoring you. lol. which subaru of yours did you want to do the sound protection on?

I want to do it on the '07.

jpalamar 11-05-2009 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by russiankid (Post 1561551)
I worked out for the first time on Tuesday, it was the first time since May. Well now I cannot extend my elbow out all the way. Looks like I won't be working out to day.

Stretching is the key.

russiankid 11-05-2009 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Roto (Post 1561554)
Sam, you should work a different group today anyway... or may be job or something...

I would but I can't even make my arms straight without pain. So I will wait till next week to work on another group.

russiankid 11-05-2009 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jpalamar (Post 1561559)
Stretching is the key.

It is and I have tried but it still hurts like a mother****er.


Anyway, I am off to class. Hopefully not to much traffic,

CHAOS 11-05-2009 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by angdefeo (Post 1561557)
I want to do it on the '07.

ok. hmmm...

this is the stuff id recommend.
http://www.crutchfield.com/g_181250/...t.html?tp=2277

im not sure how much we'd need to cover all the area... id almost assume one of those big packs would help alot.

OMGz Turbo 11-05-2009 10:04 AM

Last time i lifted i was benching 250lbs and leg pressing 800lbs. I could NEVER break the 250 mark though, that was even doing 3-4 reps of 10

angdefeo 11-05-2009 10:05 AM

HickRocket - i agree with you on your point that getting a detail from Oakes is not cheap. But for lazy people like myself who do not have a garage, driveway, tools, or time to do a full detail on their car, choose to spend the money to have a pro like Oakes do it for them instead.

I dont think its throwing money around. Its just a trade off which i choose to pay some one else to get something done so i can spend that time caring for my family or just having free time to do nothing. I value my time away from work and consider it precious. Like many things in life its about finding a balance.

OMGz Turbo 11-05-2009 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CHAOS (Post 1561569)
ok. hmmm...

this is the stuff id recommend.
http://www.crutchfield.com/g_181250/...t.html?tp=2277

im not sure how much we'd need to cover all the area... id almost assume one of those big packs would help alot.

dynamat is overpriced. There are other options that are extremely comparable and cheaper

Roto 11-05-2009 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by russiankid (Post 1561562)
I would but I can't even make my arms straight without pain. So I will wait till next week to work on another group.

wuss :mrgreen:


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