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06-10-2008, 10:17 AM
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Starter Motor
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Hey guys dont know if this has been posted yet, mods please delete if it has.
http://my350z.com/forum/lounge-off-t...0z-ruined.html Well this is unbelievable, this guys z got destroyed by a dodgy backyard kit installer. Just take a look.... And i was unhappy with just a little orange peel on my repair... |
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06-10-2008, 10:58 AM
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Getahaircutandgetarealjob
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Newcastle area, NSW
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Sorry, you gets what you pays for. Quoted US$250, paid US$750 for a full bodykit? I'm afraid he was seen coming a mile away.
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06-10-2008, 11:01 AM
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Where to next??
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You did read the whole thing... right?? The work done was disgusting... simple as that. Yay... hit 1000 posts  :
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06-10-2008, 11:02 AM
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Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
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Bloody hell! I did a better job installing the kit on my car! And mine is pressure pack (except front bar) with a glued up side skirt. That is disgraceful
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06-10-2008, 11:02 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Lol they could have at least alligned all the screws they put in.. Mega dodgey! I had a similar experience when i bought my car. The side skirts were rivited on.. Can't to anything about it now. So i have to put up with it.
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06-10-2008, 11:04 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Perth
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Ouch.
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06-10-2008, 11:04 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Werribee, Melb
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Yeah saw this on one of the Mazda forums,
There are heaps of photos and a bit of reading but worth having a good look at. I love the pics of the sill inside the door, where a whole bunch of self tappers have been used to hold it on, absolutely disgusting. Cheers M |
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06-10-2008, 11:14 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2006
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I know its bad but i lol'd at the wood they used as a spacer or something.
Check out page 11 another guy that had his car raped by the same guy posted some pics as well. Last edited by HgXR6T; 06-10-2008 at 11:24 AM. |
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06-10-2008, 11:17 AM
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Like no other..........
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Over here.... Mod:FPV & XR Owners Club of Victoria
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Sure it sounded like a too good to be true option, which you could explain by the crappy paint job, but doesn't explain the damage (eg, where tha jack has dinged the door) or the wood, or the bad screws etc......... I noticed there's no resolution yet......
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06-10-2008, 11:22 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Brisbane
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That was just ridiculous. Absolutely pathetic. Theres no excuse for that kind of work, considering the way he also ignored all the questions and made these promises that it would be done properly.
Besides all the runs and orange peal, I can't believe the kit was painted ON the car! Over spray everywhere too. Also FrogInASock, if you are going to comment make sure you read it mate.
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06-10-2008, 12:34 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Moree, NSW
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Sparkley reflective tyre's......LOL.
I thought that the fitment of part of my body kit was bad, hell it looks like factory Ferrari campared the that. $250 preped and fitted for a lip kit is cheap but not too cheap.
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06-10-2008, 12:42 PM
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I kinda thought Flappist when i saw the title. :monkes:
Yeah i dunno, I'd probably be in the lock up if my car was returned like that.
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06-10-2008, 12:54 PM
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One of those idiots were bagging out the Aussies. They look to another site where they call us idiots.
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06-10-2008, 12:59 PM
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Like no other..........
Join Date: Sep 2005
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A recent study found the average Australian walks about 900 miles a year.
Another study found Australians drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year. That means, on average, Australians get about 41 miles to the gallon. Kind of makes you proud to be an aussie. |
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06-10-2008, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sunshine Coast
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that is a disgrace........even someone who has never worked on a car before would do a better job.... what was the guy thinking while completely trashing someones pride and joy....you get the feeling he has done this on purpose, I mean he couldnt of balls it up any more if he tried.
oh well as they say in the states ..."SUE HIS A$$".....personally I would prolly want to kick it.
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06-10-2008, 01:48 PM
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Nissan offer the "Nismo" kit in Australia for the 350Z. It has a big "GT" style wing etc and I have seen a few around with it fitted. For me it looks just a bit to fast and furious. I have even gone off personalised number plates for the moment. But I suspect the victim of that mess should have gone in with both eyes open after all he has no one to blame but himself. |
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06-10-2008, 01:56 PM
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06-10-2008, 02:20 PM
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I always laughed at riced up cars thinking that people who did that sort of quality work themselves . Now I feel sad that people actually pay someone to destroy their cars. Probably dropped the value of the car by $1000s
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06-10-2008, 02:40 PM
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I Loved the random placement of the wood screws!!!!
Why anyone would put aftermarket "tuppaware" on a new car is beyond me...
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06-10-2008, 02:58 PM
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that is unbelievable, i cant believe the body shop thought that could be a standard, that the owner would be happy with.
Unless the owner was a 90+ yo with severe vision impairment, noone would accept that. I really feel for that owner, i wouldnt know what to do but cry. |
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06-10-2008, 03:03 PM
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XY Driv3r
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Melbourne
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You know what they say; "Live and learn".
Luckily for the owner he didn't get the same shop to work on any mechanicals on the car or it could have ended far worse...
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06-10-2008, 03:51 PM
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I have seen similar on some certain e-series
 Just need to add some cable ties................ (and yes I own an e-series as well)
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06-10-2008, 04:01 PM
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06-10-2008, 04:36 PM
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350Z's are a cool car stock. |
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06-10-2008, 04:39 PM
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I know a "body kit specialist fitting" shop in canberra who delivers similar quality.
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06-10-2008, 05:35 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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He should have bought the "Aussie Kit" looks better but would need to remove to old body....
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350z ruined by ULTRA DODGEY body kit install
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