Zoom Zoom Blam

[SnailSpeed3]

Originally Posted by El Beaner Updates?

Body shop started work end of last week, waiting to hear back from my adjuster with a timeline, if he doesn't get back to me though I'll just stop by the body shop after work...

Originally Posted by Gr8Speed I tried reading this thread... but that avatar distracted me.

Haha, another happy customer lol

Originally Posted by ABOSWORTH You can thank me for that. He was rocking the ginger fag avatar until I made him change it. LOL

Yes, without @ABOSWORTH you may have been able to glean some information from the thread, but that's no fun...

Originally Posted by jrotaryb Regardless if you know the shop or not, do not simply accept the keys to the car when it's time to pick it up. Request to look over the car with the manager/owner at pickup and check everything. In my experience, there is always something not quite right (panel gap, color-blend, poor sanding/buffing or wavy filler work). Go over the car with a keen eye and don't accept anything you aren't satisfied with. Good luck!

Thanks for the advice, I have been very nit picky throughout this whole process dealing with them, and I definitely plan to inspect every inch of the thing before I take it back!

[SnailSpeed3]

Mother fuckin' UPDATE:

Getting the car back tomorrow and I can not wait to be back in that seat again! So pumped right now!

For those who care,

cosmetic damage included:
-entire right side of car
-both bumpers
-left front quarter panel
-3 reconditioned rims

mechanical damage included:
-new steering rack (original was cracked)
-left and right front tie rods

other:
-1 new tire(front right)

[ABOSWORTH]

Originally Posted by SnailSpeed3 Mother fuckin' UPDATE: Getting the car back tomorrow and I can not wait to be back in that seat again! So pumped right now! For those who care, cosmetic damage included: -entire right side of car -both bumpers -left front quarter panel -3 reconditioned rims mechanical damage included: -new steering rack (original was cracked) -left and right front tie rods other: -1 new tire(front right)

Sweet! Glad to hear you are getting her back tomorrow! It's been a long wait. Have fun tomorrow man!

[SnailSpeed3]

Originally Posted by ABOSWORTH Sweet! Glad to hear you are getting her back tomorrow! It's been a long wait. Have fun tomorrow man!

Thanks, it's definitely been too long, but I'm so happy to finally be getting it back. It's gonna be like a brand new car again, since I'm used to the fuckin Accord(nice comfy car, but 0 fun) rental I've been rockin for the past month.

[jrotaryb]

Originally Posted by SnailSpeed3 Mother fuckin' UPDATE: Getting the car back tomorrow and I can not wait to be back in that seat again! So pumped right now! For those who care, cosmetic damage included: -entire right side of car -both bumpers -left front quarter panel -3 reconditioned rims mechanical damage included: -new steering rack (original was cracked) -left and right front tie rods other: -1 new tire(front right)

Awesome! Post pics! Remember, look at it CAREFULLY and don't sign anything until you're happy. I've never picked up a car from a body shop without issue so don't feel like you're nitpicking...it happens and 95% of people won't notice something not right with:

-Panel gaps
-Buffer/sanding marks
-Runs
-Poor blending
-Wavy filler work
-Shoddy PDR work
-Overspray

Even GOOD shops will have their share of mistakes...it's how they handle it that's important.

Good luck!!!

[SnailSpeed3]

Originally Posted by jrotaryb Awesome! Post pics! Remember, look at it CAREFULLY and don't sign anything until you're happy. I've never picked up a car from a body shop without issue so don't feel like you're nitpicking...it happens and 95% of people won't notice something not right with: -Panel gaps -Buffer/sanding marks -Runs -Poor blending -Wavy filler work -Shoddy PDR work -Overspray Even GOOD shops will have their share of mistakes...it's how they handle it that's important. Good luck!!!

Thanks for the advice, I will definitely being looking over every inch to make sure I'm happy and pics will be posted ASAP. If there is an issue I don't expect much trouble getting it rectified, my gfs father is an absolute car nut and he has had some repair work done there and when he found a rough spot in the paint he took it back and they fixed it right up for him.

[SnailSpeed3]

Sorry for not posting sooner, busy weekend, but here are some quick pictures I took with my GS5.

Overall they did a pretty good job in my opinion, I did have to drop the car back off this morning because I noticed a few issues over the weekend so they are taking care of those now.

[El Beaner]

Looks damn good - car needs window tint like now

What issues did you notice?

[bstover17]

Is that a reflection or a paint difference on the rear bumper driver side shot? I would assume reflection but its hard to tell.

[SnailSpeed3]

Originally Posted by El Beaner Looks damn good - car needs window tint like now What issues did you notice?

Haha yeah window tint will be coming soon, should have had it done way long ago but I'm lazy.

The bumper clip isn't holding the bumper in place under the right head light so they're going to check that out, the car tracks right when the steering wheel is centered and I guess when they were working on the car they put blankets or something on the roof and it scratched the clear coat so they're going to fix that.

Originally Posted by bstover17 Is that a reflection or a paint difference on the rear bumper driver side shot? I would assume reflection but its hard to tell.

Yeah it's just the reflection, when I first looked at the picture I almost shat my pants and immediately moved my car into different light to make sure it wasn't the paint.