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[PyROZen]

you got MODBLOCKED. !

not quite... more like mod-postponed.. here's a quick list of parts going on in the next month:

R bumper w/new upper piece
new rear bumper
new side trim
Silver Jewel Headlights and corners
IPD Mesh grille
New LH Fender

all the bumpers and trim will be professionally painted to match the car, so no more grey trim for me I havn't been posting any major stuff cuz i've been busy collecting... i also installed a new upper torque mount with an IPD Bushing, i'm sure you remember what happend to my old one

[bloc]

i see the picture, but what caused that?

[v70XXXc]

96 850, please tell me what shop that is, i am in the market for a new shop. The prices seem outragous.

that stinks. just get a more detailed list of what they are doing to stop those oil leaks.

[BeachRat]

$5 says they do the cam gear seals, and charge him $10/seal plus labor. I think it's BS people charge to "inspect." If they made it free, people would say "Okay, replace it!" and they'll make money doing actual work. Oh well.

That sucks dude, I'd imagine all the stuff your parents "ordered" is being paid for by you!

The good news is you'll have a nice foundation to mod the car on, albeit a smaller wallet to do so with.

[PyROZen]

i see the picture, but what caused that?

probably the combination of my bushing being rock-solid and that specific mount is made out of junk jerk metal. I had to push my old bushing out with an air chisel, it was no longer squishy.

[bloc]

ah, i was thinking it looked like a neutral drop or putting the car into park while it was still rolling or something.

[850-Turbo]

God Darn parents!! They called the place and ordered everything except the cam gear seals which they told me I could do myself. (Trust them to pick the hardest job) Anywho.. where everything is
TUNE UP

Inspect exterior lighting
Inspect wiper washers and top off fluid
Clean and Lube antenna
Lube Hinges Doors and Hood
Inspect brake fluid
Parking Brake Check and Adjust
Inspect front and rear pads
Inspect brake hoses and lines
inspect and adjust tire pressures
inspect PS fluid
Replace fuel filter
Replace Spark Plugs
Inspect Coolant Level and Quality
Battery Check Level and Mounting and Connections
Lube Drive Belt Tensioner
Lube, oil and filter
Inspect Engine for leaks
Inspect Front End and Steering
Inspect Rear Suspension
Inspect Transmission for leaks
Drive Shaft Joints check and Boots
Replace Flame Trap
Found Front Tires Worn To Tread Wear Indicators
Mount and Balance 2 front tires
Test Charging system and Battery and Car for Voltage Draws
Replace Defective Battery and Clean and Coat Terminals
Note: Found Multiple Oil Leaks.


Cost = $2176.73
+ $616.00
-------------------
$2792.73
F-U-C-K

The most rediculous thing I've ever heard, next to Mercedes service job.

Here are the things you can easily do even if you're Joe below-average shade tree mechanic:

Inspect exterior lighting Duh
Inspect wiper washers and top off fluid Duh
Clean and Lube antenna What antenna?
Lube Hinges Doors and Hood Duh
Inspect brake fluid Duh

inspect and adjust tire pressures Duh
inspect PS fluid Duh
Inspect Coolant Level and Quality
Battery Check Level and Mounting and Connections
Lube Drive Belt Tensioner
Lube, oil and filter Duh
Replace fuel filter Why not
Replace Spark Plugs Why not
Drive Shaft Joints check and Boots What do they check for besides the boots? The CV joins, a lot of times, tend to make terrible nose even before you can detect any play

I gotts ta know! What is the price break down? Where are they charging you the big bucks? I gotts ta know!

For that price, I hope they're doing the suspension work as well.
And maybe a wash, a wax job, a b-job, and throw in a beaver too

Darn! NO...That's Darn! OK...D_A_M_N!

Edited by 850-Turbo, 29 March 2006 - 07:41 PM.

[Account_Deleted_T5M]

96 850, please tell me what shop that is, i am in the market for a new shop. The prices seem outragous.

that stinks. just get a more detailed list of what they are doing to stop those oil leaks.

I apologize for the delay in response. The place is Progressive Automotive, and just so we're all clear. I am in NO way putting their quality of work down. I have no complaint with the quality just the prices I just got the car back today, and believe me it pulls amazingly. They told me they didn't put the OEM cat in so I was suprised to say the least (still don't know what cat was put in) The car definately has alot more power than it did even when it was in good running shape. As for the oil leaks. I myself replaced the oil filler cap (gasket gone) and I plan on having a friend of mine who is a mechanic doing the job on the side. The total cost of fixing the oil leak was $616.00 dollars but the parts for the cam gear seals are like $30.00 on fcp so i'm going with the cheaper route for once
--Rob--

[BeachRat]

this is the most severe wallet pwnag3 i've witnessed.

moment of silence please.
ouch.

I heard one about a guy that paid out the arse for custom MTE tuning, an 18T and a new intercooler, and still only ran 15.00 in the 1/4 mile...

moment of silence, once more.

[Ivanfbi]

Go buy JDM catalytic, it will add about 15 hp at least, because of the modern design