TwinTurbo.NET: Nissan 300ZX forum - Thats a TOTALLY different discussion:
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Thats a TOTALLY different discussion:
Posted by
therinL
on December 27, 2003 at 4:26 PM
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This is an unfortunate situation, but I have to ask...
posted by KILLR300ZX
on December 27, 2003 at 04:05 PM
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The fact that he chose to buy the car he did has absolutely NOTHING to do with this thread...If you want to fire attacks at his car, do it through email.
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Another one bites the dust (Boost-Solutions)
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bosco500@adelphia.net
10:51:01 12/27/03
Thanks for sharing your experience.
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maxl(Indy)
10:56:34 12/27/03
wow....... (n/m)
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big gixx
11:01:43 12/27/03
Sounds like he needs to get his shit together
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BooZted
11:17:59 12/27/03
now tell me what a written estimate is going to do? (n/m)
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Chris(NJ)
11:45:36 12/27/03
So he wont charge you 1000 over.....duh (n/m)
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BooZted
12:31:10 12/27/03
wrong...
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Spee
15:00:21 12/27/03
**sigh**
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Chris(NJ)
17:45:20 12/27/03
A written estimate for an auto machanic does little from
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AndrewZ
11:54:46 12/27/03
in reality....
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rich@splparts.com
12:11:15 12/27/03
you are still a tool (n/m)
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Guapo
12:02:41 12/27/03
" (n/m)
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Chris(NJ)
12:10:53 12/27/03
It won't matter if George doesn't know what he's doing.... (n/m)
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RSR
12:07:26 12/27/03
bummer, hope things go better for you and him (n/m)
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Kez43 (25mpg)
11:25:21 12/27/03
I bet my post last week was the tip of the iceberg, and
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Gold Z
11:46:26 12/27/03
"The road to Hell is paved with good intentions."
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GamblerZ
12:21:22 12/27/03
sux to hear that man. there are still only 3 or 4 places i
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Chris(NJ)
11:47:30 12/27/03
Sounds like George should stick to selling parts.. (n/m)
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AndrewZ
11:48:07 12/27/03
I would never buy parts
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barbiecar
12:01:01 12/27/03
.....
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RSR
11:57:00 12/27/03
very good post. (n/m)
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Halo Z
13:47:21 12/27/03
man. it really sucks to hear about so many shitty shops
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Pure-Evil
12:27:44 12/27/03
Interesting. The dipstick problem didn't require an
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AshsZ(In Florida)
12:30:40 12/27/03
LOL I didn't realize your oil complextion was 10W40
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Carlos Ramirez
12:40:34 12/27/03
Good Point...I wonder why that approach wasn't suggested by
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zxjpmzx
12:49:05 12/27/03
engine pull=more $$ more$$=good (for shop) (n/m)
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zboost
14:30:20 12/27/03
Also = loss of customers in future. (n/m)
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zxjpmzx
14:32:05 12/27/03
yup (n/m)
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zboost
14:38:03 12/27/03
Could a bad oil pump be fixed this way too?
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SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!)
13:48:30 12/27/03
yes
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Halo Z
14:01:33 12/27/03
Damn, just had my 60K too.
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SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!)
14:12:25 12/27/03
I'm suspicious that the oil pump was even bad....
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AshsZ(In Florida)
14:08:33 12/27/03
I'm talking about on my car. And yeah, I do have one :(
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SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!)
14:11:38 12/27/03
I am almost certain that he did not have a bad oil pump
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Russell@Z1
18:20:06 12/27/03
I was thinking the same thing (n/m)
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U ZCREAM
13:50:50 12/27/03
I am not going to defend George but let me say a few
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Carlos Ramirez
12:38:21 12/27/03
What you say is true but...Irrelevant:
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therinL
12:57:42 12/27/03
Re: I am not going to defend George but let me say a few
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bosco500@adelphia.net
13:03:06 12/27/03
two both you guys I was not trying to defend George
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Carlos Ramirez
14:41:38 12/27/03
Some people just have a problem giving "bad news" to
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zxjpmzx
13:00:51 12/27/03
Let's look at the economics of the situation...
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PA_Z
13:06:41 12/27/03
Actually that is incorrect
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Chip(GMS Racing)
13:31:22 12/27/03
But what overhead expenses are really necessary to
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zxjpmzx
13:40:44 12/27/03
Capital, and lots of it.
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AshsZ(In Florida)
13:50:48 12/27/03
A lot of people are into "buy & resell"...they keep no
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zxjpmzx
13:55:18 12/27/03
Seems to me it would be in the customers best interest
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AshsZ(In Florida)
14:02:46 12/27/03
AGREED!! I would only do business with a known reputable
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zxjpmzx
14:07:43 12/27/03
Well in the car parts aftermarket business those
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MikeH(Twin GT35BB Incon Z)
14:11:07 12/27/03
I agree 100%! Just comments about whats "out there"
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zxjpmzx
14:15:39 12/27/03
Exactly, it is much less capital intensive to do labor
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Chip(GMS Racing)
14:18:54 12/27/03
True, but you're really limited to the number of cars
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PA_Z
20:05:33 12/27/03
Lots of profit in reselling parts? Go ahead and try it (n/m)
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Russell@Z1
18:40:59 12/27/03
So how do Summit and Nopi stay in biz? I'm guessing
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PA_Z
07:20:41 12/28/03
Since you own a business, I guess you know
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Chip(GMS Racing)
14:46:03 12/28/03
Re: Another one bites the dust (Boost-Solutions)
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JustinZTT-ATL
14:54:05 12/27/03
I hope he takes his time with my engine
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Agent X
15:21:36 12/27/03
Good luck with that gamble.... (n/m)
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speedr300z (ATL)
18:13:39 12/27/03
my question is this.....
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Gsujeff55
15:32:11 12/27/03
Re: my question is this.....
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bosco500@adelphia.net
15:34:51 12/27/03
This is an unfortunate situation, but I have to ask...
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KILLR300ZX
16:05:47 12/27/03
Thats a TOTALLY different discussion: -
therinL
16:26:11 12/27/03
That is way out of line. (n/m)
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Russell@Z1
18:25:10 12/27/03
if in atlanta, try finish line motorsports
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synergy_motorsports
17:09:53 12/27/03
Re: if in atlanta, try finish line motorsports
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Russell@Z1
18:31:01 12/27/03
z1 is probably better but not the only choice.
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synergy_motorsports
18:56:36 12/27/03
For small ticket repairs/upgrades, a closer shop would
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AshsZ(In Florida)
20:34:44 12/27/03
I think thats not quite a true statment Russell
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Carlos Ramirez
21:51:12 12/27/03
Don't see anything in his statement that would not be true..
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speedr300z (ATL)
22:24:23 12/27/03
There is actually 3 specialty 300ZX shops in Atlanta
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Carlos Ramirez
16:00:53 12/28/03
Might want to remobe Boost Solutions from that list :-/ (n/m)
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Lorca@APTunerZ
16:28:35 12/28/03
Guess It should have specified 90-96 300zx ONLY shop..
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speedr300z (ATL)
22:11:50 12/28/03
I think it was Z Service Unlimited on Cobb Pkwy, but
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NSANY(ATL)
08:11:32 12/29/03
At least you finally got it to Z1.... Now you know it
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speedr300z (ATL)
18:05:47 12/27/03
wow......what happened to his company
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NR98 (soon)
19:47:19 12/27/03
It's amazing how you kept coming back to him over and over
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PLEAZURE in CA (SD)
01:11:54 12/28/03
not only did you keep going back to him. but you allowed
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crazydonkey
01:38:25 12/28/03
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