UPDATE: Feel My Joy/Feel My Pain--with pics!
10-05-2011, 10:32 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
UPDATE: Feel My Joy/Feel My Pain--with pics!
Greetings All--
In preparation for attending Rennsport IV next week, I have been actively performing mods to my new-to-me '96 cab (as described in a previous post): FD-Rothsport Short Shifter and Golden Rod; Fister Stage III's; Technology 18" Hollow Twists; Rennline Race Pedals, etc.
The first pic shows my new RUF-inspired front bumper from BetterBodiesMotorSports (and TK side rockers), which I just picked up from the auto body shop yesterday. This is the Joy part...I think it makes the front look waaaay more aggressive and sporty.
The Pain part is when I was filling up at the gas station on the drive home, I noticed they tore my top somehow (see pics 2 and 3)! What a buzz kill, let me tell you.
I immediately called the owner, and he indicates he will make it right (despite suggesting it may have been like that when I brought it in. Ha! I now know every inch of that car, and there is NO WAY!). So...we shall see. I will gladly share the name of this San Diego area shop if they do in fact "make it right." Might also share the name if they don't!
This will now delay my ability to get the suspension improved next week...so, no teasing about SUV height in Monterey, please!
In preparation for attending Rennsport IV next week, I have been actively performing mods to my new-to-me '96 cab (as described in a previous post): FD-Rothsport Short Shifter and Golden Rod; Fister Stage III's; Technology 18" Hollow Twists; Rennline Race Pedals, etc.
The first pic shows my new RUF-inspired front bumper from BetterBodiesMotorSports (and TK side rockers), which I just picked up from the auto body shop yesterday. This is the Joy part...I think it makes the front look waaaay more aggressive and sporty.
The Pain part is when I was filling up at the gas station on the drive home, I noticed they tore my top somehow (see pics 2 and 3)! What a buzz kill, let me tell you.
I immediately called the owner, and he indicates he will make it right (despite suggesting it may have been like that when I brought it in. Ha! I now know every inch of that car, and there is NO WAY!). So...we shall see. I will gladly share the name of this San Diego area shop if they do in fact "make it right." Might also share the name if they don't!
This will now delay my ability to get the suspension improved next week...so, no teasing about SUV height in Monterey, please!
Last edited by LvnTheDrm; 10-10-2011 at 02:35 AM. Reason: Update
10-06-2011, 11:10 AM
#6
Rennlist Member
Oh, we will tease you. It's more than just a sport here. Some have elevated it to a art. Sad about your Cab's top. 
If you're headed up Thursday, we'll be flying low.......... look for us. 
If you're headed up Thursday, we'll be flying low.......... look for us.
10-06-2011, 11:23 AM
#7
If I remember correctly, there are elastic straps that assist the top in folding correctly when closing.
If the straps are wore out, which they do; that is what happens.
I would have a hard time understanding how that would be your body shops negligence.
I'm not a forensic expert but it doesn't look punctured by an object from the outside.
BTW: love the mods, car is looking good!!
If the straps are wore out, which they do; that is what happens.
I would have a hard time understanding how that would be your body shops negligence.
I'm not a forensic expert but it doesn't look punctured by an object from the outside.
BTW: love the mods, car is looking good!!
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10-06-2011, 12:57 PM
#9
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If I remember correctly, there are elastic straps that assist the top in folding correctly when closing.
If the straps are wore out, which they do; that is what happens.
I would have a hard time understanding how that would be your body shops negligence.
I'm not a forensic expert but it doesn't look punctured by an object from the outside.
BTW: love the mods, car is looking good!!
If the straps are wore out, which they do; that is what happens.
I would have a hard time understanding how that would be your body shops negligence.
I'm not a forensic expert but it doesn't look punctured by an object from the outside.
BTW: love the mods, car is looking good!!
10-06-2011, 02:54 PM
#10
Racer
Thread Starter
Sorry, guys...practically new in terms of usage: previous owner died shortly after new top installed...and car garaged--with top up--thereafter. Unfortunately, one of the shop guys must have placed something heavy on top of car, or swung something around that cut the top...not sure how it happened--but definitely was not brought in like that...
10-10-2011, 02:40 AM
#11
Racer
Thread Starter
UPDATE:
Well, I am happy to say autobody shop owner is a class act: provided for the replacement of the top. I can now share that the shop was Marlo's Auto Specialties in National City (just south of downtown San Diego), CA.
Incidentally, I was pleased to provide a recommendation this morning to a neighbor with a BMW needing some paint work. So, good long-term view taken by owner of Marlo's...
Well, I am happy to say autobody shop owner is a class act: provided for the replacement of the top. I can now share that the shop was Marlo's Auto Specialties in National City (just south of downtown San Diego), CA.
Incidentally, I was pleased to provide a recommendation this morning to a neighbor with a BMW needing some paint work. So, good long-term view taken by owner of Marlo's...
Last edited by LvnTheDrm; 10-10-2011 at 02:43 AM. Reason: Add picture
10-10-2011, 01:30 PM
#14
Racer
Thread Starter
You know, I think it's that the camera phone pic used a flash...in person, the blues seem the same to me...
Thanks for comments.
