02-10-2016, 09:07 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
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I had 4 new tires mounted on Monday by Firestone. I was checking them out today and noticed a large gouge on the top of the passenger side rear caliper...ugh 
I took the wheel off to get a better look and found cloth stuck in the inside bead. It looked like a shop rag got caught in there and the moron just ripped it off. Needless to say, I took all 4 wheels off to check everything and found that the paint on the drivers side rear caliper was damaged, also.
I took the wheel back and had them remove the rest of the rag. I did not have nice things to say to the service manager and, as luck would have it, the shop owner was there. I touched the paint up, but it doesn't look perfect. Luckily, it's hard to see since its on top.
I spent 6 hours fixing the mess. That's what I did with my Boxster today. 
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Last edited by particlewave; 02-10-2016 at 09:30 PM.
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02-10-2016, 09:51 PM
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#2322
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 1,665
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JayG
Definitely let me know when you are coming out here. I am sure there would be others that would want to grab a beer as well.
Our PCA club does have some driving events in the summer, AX and back road tours
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Yes, I'd like to jump in on that too and meet the both of you.
I'm hoping to get out to more Auto-X again in SD soon.
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2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP,
Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)
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02-12-2016, 03:33 PM
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#2323
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: santa barbara, CA & Devon, UK
Posts: 316
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Just had a new windshield put in - done in the driveway. Luckily insurance paid most of it and I made sure it is an OEM windscreen.
A rock whacked last Saturday, left a big star that quickly cracked all the way to the edge - was on the way home from a fun drive around Malibu and Mulholland 'Snake'.
RockStorePhotos | 2nd session 02/06/2016 | D4S_5412
New windshield is very clear - didn't realize how scratched up my old one was!
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02-12-2016, 05:35 PM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Austin and Palm Springs
Posts: 3,796
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jb92563
Yes, I'd like to jump in on that too and meet the both of you.
I'm hoping to get out to more Auto-X again in SD soon.
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Definitely come on down. We just had a great AX event Feb 6
Our next AX is Mar 26
And Charles, that really sucks!
I had a tire shop scratch all 4 of my wheels. At least they paid to have them refinished
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02-12-2016, 06:21 PM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
Posts: 1,452
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
I had 4 new tires mounted on Monday by Firestone. I was checking them out today and noticed a large gouge on the top of the passenger side rear caliper...ugh
I took the wheel off to get a better look and found cloth stuck in the inside bead. It looked like a shop rag got caught in there and the moron just ripped it off. Needless to say, I took all 4 wheels off to check everything and found that the paint on the drivers side rear caliper was damaged, also.
I took the wheel back and had them remove the rest of the rag. I did not have nice things to say to the service manager and, as luck would have it, the shop owner was there. I touched the paint up, but it doesn't look perfect. Luckily, it's hard to see since its on top.
I spent 6 hours fixing the mess. That's what I did with my Boxster today.
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Um wow just wow!! I can believe they scratched up the brakes, but I can't believe he left that rag in there. Did the owner at least give some money back?
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02-12-2016, 06:47 PM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
Posts: 6,164
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tommy583
Um wow just wow!! I can believe they scratched up the brakes, but I can't believe he left that rag in there. Did the owner at least give some money back?
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I received store credit and an assurance that no one but the euro specialist will touch it from now on. The credit isn't much use since I don't want to take it there anymore, but I guess it will cover quite a few state inspections.
I even left the lug alignment tool, lug key and printed tire removal instructions with pictures on the passenger seat for the tech. I guess he didn't have the time to read my stupid instructions or care about damaging my car. He was a younger guy (looked early 20's) and I'm pretty sure that he is now unemployed. 
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02-12-2016, 07:06 PM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
Posts: 1,452
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
I received store credit and an assurance that no one but the euro specialist will touch it from now on. The credit isn't much use since I don't want to take it there anymore, but I guess it will cover quite a few state inspections.
I even left the lug alignment tool, lug key and printed tire removal instructions with pictures on the passenger seat for the tech. I guess he didn't have the time to read my stupid instructions or care about damaging my car. He was a younger guy (looked early 20's) and I'm pretty sure that he is now unemployed. |
I'm guessing you didn't leave any directions on what to do if he got a rag stuck in the tire. That's probably when he got confused and caused him to smash the wheel into the barely noticeable nuclear green calipers.
Last edited by tommy583; 02-12-2016 at 07:08 PM.
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02-13-2016, 09:01 AM
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1997 Tip, 2018 Macan
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Upland, CA
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That's the craziest damn thing. I am surprised it didn't leak air. How long would it have taken to remove it? Break the bead and re-seat, 60 seconds? What an ass hat.
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02-14-2016, 08:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Chicago
Posts: 329
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Dealing with a foot+ of snow right now, my cabin fever took a severe turn for the worse. I stared at my car this weekend for an hour, uninterrupted drinking PBR's. I kept pacing between the garage and house staring at the Box questioning "When will I drive you again?". I ended up digging for my old Plastation3 to somewhat cure myself. GRAN TURISMO 6 for the past 24 hours!! Farewell weekend, see ya next week.
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02-20-2016, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 128
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Finally got her back from the body shop this afternoon. All in all, happy with how she turned out!
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02-20-2016, 08:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Montreal, QC. (currently expat to Shanghai)
Posts: 3,249
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^ sweettttt
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'97 Boxster base model 2.5L, Guards Red/Tan leather, with a new but old Alpine am/fm radio.
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02-21-2016, 05:34 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: UK
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Had my 2003 mot'd on Friday and for the second year running she passed with the only advisory being to replace the rear tyres......Happy days indeed 
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02-21-2016, 10:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 8
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Just purchased her a few weeks ago, with the bad weather haven't been able to enjoy her but spring is just around the corner! Been lurking on this site for a few weeks, you guys are an absolute wealth of info, thank you!
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02-21-2016, 11:30 AM
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2003 Base 5-speed
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Stoneham, MA
Posts: 949
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Very nice, Jorge. I'm not usually a white car guy, but that really looks good. Same wheels as mine, too. Welcome and good luck!
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02-22-2016, 06:29 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 21
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New central locking/alarm box. Can remotely unlock again!
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02-23-2016, 04:53 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: CT
Posts: 587
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Looked at it through my garage windows, on my way to the beater.
Still red.
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02-24-2016, 06:02 PM
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There Is No Substitute.
Join Date: May 2007
Location: West Coast
Posts: 3,253
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My 986 had a day of beauty.
I picked up a $1 spare part at the dealer, then washed/waxed and conditioned the leather.
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02-25-2016, 12:44 PM
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#2338
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: New York
Posts: 37
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Interior Mirror
2002 Bosxter S. Replaced interior mirror w/auto dimming/rain sensing from LA Dismantler. Easy job, cover pops off in two pieces, small cannon plug, two small metal clips ( 3 and 9 o'lock), ply one clip off pops mirror.
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02-25-2016, 01:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dijinn
Finally got her back from the body shop this afternoon. All in all, happy with how she turned out!
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Looks great!
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02-25-2016, 02:29 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,498
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Pulled headlights out for a good refresh.
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