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I won’t be tracking this car anytime soon as it’s too nice. And I have another car that’s lighter and is easier on consumables.Originally posted by oceansize View Post
You a track rat? If so then spill that wallet. If not then remember none of this is required or even needed. Example: BBK of any type? Completely unnecessary, change your brake fluid regularly and couple with OE pads which will be just fine for the street. Expensive coil overs? Not even close to being required.
1. Solid RTABS and Subframe bushings
2. Rubber bushing maintenance everywhere else
3. Regular brake fluid changes plus OE pads are fine for everyone not tracking their car
4. VANOS performance checks
5. Good springs and dampers.
6. Remote Dyno Tune and maybe some upgraded injectors.
7. Regular engine maintenance (valve adjustments)
8. Light weight wheels
You're done and you're welcome. Spend all the money you just saved on making your interior really nice (should it need it).
I do want to add lightness to this car as lighter cars just feel better to drive for me. And that’s the expensive part! I will do the big 3 lockdown first.
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Got my car back from the body shop after the fender boo-boo. Whole panel replaced with new part. I know my car isn't perfect; the paint is about “10 feet good” and could use work on all panels. Just not sure I'm 100% happy with the work. Am I being too critical?

Paint not 100% coverage on the inside lip (it is cleared though).

New scratches on bumper cover, but it does have a fair amount of rock chips up front.

Side skirt doesn't look right.

New paint damage on headlight trim.
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My guess is they got a bit lazy. They taped off the fender incorrectly, pried at the wrong side of the headlight trim and didn't bother to fully clip in the rocker panel, either adding or replacing clips/fasteners.
Touchup paint can fix the trim and fender since they are not too visible and the rocker panel needs to be checked that all the clips are in place.Last edited by Slideways; 09-16-2023, 04:37 PM.
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No. Hopefully collision experts chime in so you can go back to the shop with specifics. These days you almost have to be standing over people’s shoulders.Originally posted by nahvkolaj View PostGot my car back from the body shop after the fender boo-boo. Whole panel replaced with new part… Am I being too critical?
I’ve had good success having my mechanics interact with the body shop — new parts ordered by mechanics, sent to body shop for paint, with car if need for blending, parts installed (or at least checked) by mechanics. Otherwise the body shop will do whatever they think they can get away with, zip ties instead of clips, screws left over, you don’t even want to imagine. I’m dealing with this on my daughter’s car now. She’s in law school so she’s enjoying the e-mail writing campaign. I, however, find none of it amusing. But her car isn’t collectible…
mawLast edited by maw1124; 09-16-2023, 11:09 AM.
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Insurance asked for feedback on the job so I submitted pictures and critiques.Originally posted by maw1124 View Post
No. Hopefully collision experts chime in so you can go back to the shop with specifics. These days you almost have to be standing over people's shoulders.
maw
This is why I do my own work as much as possible.
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I added some more hazet stuff to the collection including a 1/4" smart holder socket/bit set for wrenching on small stuff as well as an old school USA-made steel tool box.2003.5 MT JB/B - CSL SCHRICK SUPERSPRINT EISENMANN JRZ SWIFT MILLWAY APR ENDLESS BBS/SSR DREXLER KMP SACHS RECARO AR SLON MKRS GSP DMG KARBONIUS CP AUTOSOLUTIONS KOYO
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