So far they've done 6 tires for the Lambo and not a single scratch.
5 stars
Posted by coco-bun, Apr 3, 2008 at 4:11 am
Mrs SMS's New Car
in forum Showroom
does it have the plates 64MGB by any chance?? I saw one (exact same color and model) with that plate yesterday downtown. looked beautiful.
Posted by coco-bun, Apr 1, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Tires and Wheels
in forum Local Services
If you need tires mounted to your rims but are afraid some high school kid's going to scratch your wheels, I recommend the Tire Barn on Allisonville Rd, just south of 116th Street in Fishers (NE Indianapolis). Ask for CJ (the manager) or Dustin (Ass't Manager). They will personally do the work. Mounted, balanced, and filled with N2 for $20 a wheel.
So far they've done 6 tires for the Lambo and not a single scratch.
5 stars
So far they've done 6 tires for the Lambo and not a single scratch.
5 stars
For the record, Dustin was very helpful and resourceful. There was another guy that put up with my stupid mistake of brining the wrong size tire as well.
I was charged $25/wheel WITHOUT the N2. Was originally quoted $18/wheel without N2. They charged me $5/wheel extra for having TPMS.
And I dunno...I have mixed feelings about this shop. Hate to rate it low just because of one person when the others were nice to me.
Posted by coco-bun, Apr 1, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Tires and Wheels
in forum Local Services
I don't see a place to file a complaint (not filing those e-complaints off their site...who the hell read those?) so I hate to do it but asked my friend if he could give me some leverage here. He said he'll contact his relative and see what he can do.
Posted by coco-bun, Apr 1, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Tires and Wheels
in forum Local Services
Sorry about your bumper. What exactly did they do? Did they hit it with something, or did they run into something while driving the car into the service bay?
I've never taken the car there; I always take the wheels off the car at home and take them loose into the shop. Your experience suggests that this may be the correct way to deal with these guys.
I've never taken the car there; I always take the wheels off the car at home and take them loose into the shop. Your experience suggests that this may be the correct way to deal with these guys.
1. I went there yesterday and I accidently brought 4 same tires (I have a staggered setup and have 10 tires in the storage...of 6 them being the same brand/model tire)
2. Came back today with the right ones, gave them the keys.
3. CJ put my work order in, inspected my car (I watched him take a small brown clipboard and walk around the car) and Jason and I left.
4. Called around 3PM, was told they are done so we went to pick up my car.
5. I paid and checked my car.
6. Found scrapes under my car I have never seen before.
7. Went back in, complained, and Dustin (<---really helpful) told me that they would reimburst the amount to fix it.
8. Jason advised me to get a written statement.
9. We went back in for a written statement and got yelled by CJ... :x
What annoys me is that they acknowledged it was a lowered car (we had a talk about my car being lowered when I brough in the wrong width tire) and accepted my keys yet, when I confronted with them that the bumper is scraped, they told me "well, it is a lowered car too". Then, knowing they did a full body inspection before they pulled it in the service bay, I asked "so it's my word against yours?", the answer was a yes. After being told that we are a "waste of his time", I just didn't care anymore, I just wanted to get out of that place.
They seem to have did a good job so far but I have some vibration at 60mph...which I am guessing it is wheel balance since I had my car aligned in December 07 and didn't have vibrations till today...after I readjust my tire pressure and if that doesn't solve it, I guess it's back to Discount tire @ 146th st for rebalance. They dont have the greatest customer service, but not bad either.
VERY similar to Mitchs story
Ill NEVER go there after this shit
what did you guys end up doing??
calling the cops?
calling the head office??
Ill NEVER go there after this shit
what did you guys end up doing??
calling the cops?
calling the head office??
One of my good friend's uncle is the owner or CEO of Tire Barn. I'm gonna see if he can do something after I file a complaint.
With all honesty, I could have cared less about my bumper. Sure I JUST got it repainted in January, but I just wanted a "we're sorry we'll make sure it'll never happen again", not a
We're adults here and I assume you two are the same. YOU'RE A WASTE OF MY TIME!! (smart ass attitude) have a nice day(/smart ass attitude)
Posted by coco-bun, Mar 28, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Almost a year after it was originally revealed, Nissan has finally put a price tag on the 2008 Fairlady Z 380RS-Competition. But let's not trifle with the cost of ownership yet. As its name implies, the 380RS is a tried-and-true racecar, with a stroked version of the VQ35HR V6. The 3.8-liter mill is producing 350 hp and 321 lb.-ft. of torque, which it sends to a Nismo Super Coppermix clutch and on through to a close-ratio, six-speed gearbox and mechanical LSD. The body meets Super Taikyu regulations, in which it was designed to compete, and comes equipped with new aerodynamic enhancements, a roll cage, six-pot Brembos and the required catalytic converter. Inside, it's all business, with carbon fiber door panels, a Recaro throne, six-point harness and a fire extinguisher. With that out of the way, the price is a cool 28,350,000 yen, or just over $285k USD. Well-funded, privateer teams need only apply.
...so 285k b/c it meets Super Taikyu regulations which I think isn't even offered anywhere but Japan (and maybe Macao and Sepang?)??
autoblog
Posted by coco-bun, Mar 28, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Tires and Wheels
in forum Local Services
For what it's worth, I've taken both sets of my custom iForged wheels to Discount Tire on 31 at 146th street and had good experiences both times.
I've dealt with them since like 1999 and I haven't had any troubles either. I went through 3 flat tires last summer and 1 flat not too long ago and they fixed it for free since I bought tires from there.
However, they did try to charge me extra (over $100) for having an OEM+ 18" wheels once :x .
custom iForged...drool
<---sneaker head
Posted by coco-bun, Mar 26, 2008 at 5:04 am
what??
What was the "kawaii" like word he said as he passed the NSX and waved???
It sounded like Kawaii? was it the scary Kowaii?
He says something like "di NSx ooh aahhh kawaii des or something like that. Thats how I heard it anyway
What was the "kawaii" like word he said as he passed the NSX and waved???
It sounded like Kawaii? was it the scary Kowaii?
He says something like "di NSx ooh aahhh kawaii des or something like that. Thats how I heard it anyway
it's probably like how "light" and "right" sound the same to a lot of asians.
Posted by coco-bun, Mar 25, 2008 at 5:22 pm
it still amazes me that a car with the basic design in the 1980s (NSX) can catch up to a 997 Porsche turbo and GT3 in the turns.
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"The Gallardo has a even more refined AWD system than the refined GT-R" Tsuchiya
looks like the GT-R lost mainly due to the weight. Wish you guys should understand their comments, theyre the top JGTC....errr...super GT drivers.
PS: They didn't say "kawaii" at all.
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"The Gallardo has a even more refined AWD system than the refined GT-R" Tsuchiya
looks like the GT-R lost mainly due to the weight. Wish you guys should understand their comments, theyre the top JGTC....errr...super GT drivers.
PS: They didn't say "kawaii" at all.
Posted by coco-bun, Mar 24, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Just recruited a soon-to-be GT-R owner from ClubLexus. The owner lives in Indy 
. Hopefully I can invite him or her to our next event.
. Hopefully I can invite him or her to our next event.
Posted by coco-bun, Mar 24, 2008 at 5:41 pm
it was between that, a 951, Z32 twin turbo, or SVX when I got the SVX
.