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Check em out ...
http://www.cardomain.com/id/ajpiii
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1836918767
Not too bad considering they are 20's... They look 10 times better in person, and when they start spinning... wow... Im in love
Tire guage - that looks like the one they were giving away for free with a brake job. I happened to need one and filled out the rebate form for it. I should have one soon
Zaino - well, just finished 3 coats of Z5 and one of Z2. So far, I like it. It was a hell of a lot of work over the last few days - but that's because I washed then clayed, then Z1 then Z5 the car in one morning. That was the tough part. Then I've been doing a coat or 2 per day (depending on temperature). I'll prolly do another Z2 later today or tomorrow, and leave it like that for now. If it holds up as well as everyone says, I'll be hooked
What made you decide to do all four wheels, besides keeping the color change consistent? I didn't even bother replacing my rear pads/shoes, because it didn't seem worth the bother (and my new rotors were silver plated).
sdmike - hadn't gotten any z6 - was checking it out for starters w/o trying to spend too much
Scotian--I hope that stuff does not wear off, but color was secondary to performance. I went with all four wheels because...uh...I'm an old person and it just seemed like the right thing to do. I plan on having the old rotors turned [$15 ea] and keeping them in case the new ones don't work out for some reason. I just hope it all comes out ok. Next up if this goes well are the duals. "Uh, honey, can you smell that strange exhaust like odor? Looks like I may need to change my exhaust system to make sure we don't get carbon monoxide poisoning...and... might as well go stainless so it will all last." How's it sound? Will it sell?
http://public.fotki.com/Scotian/300m/exterior/razorstar_wheels/slotted_rotors/
Because I knew so much about this it wasn't a suprise at all. I just finished my errand at lunch (around town driving) then figured I might as well drive to the nearest Chrysler dealer (Poway). Now that made me cranky!
I have never been to this dealer before. I drove up and told the service manager I thought I had the "infamous" sensor failure. He just looks at me and says "my tranny guy is really backed up today". So does this mean tomorrow? I ask. Yes. Okay so I asked if they could give me a loaner (or rental as seems to be the trend at least in So CA)so I could leave it with him. He tells me that the warranties usually don't provide one until the 2nd day of repair.....IF it's a warrantable repair. I told him it better be as it's a known problem. I told him I had the Max care extended. He acted like he was clueless
as to what this warranty covered said he'd have to "look into it." At that point I was a little pissed as he was offering me no help at all. I told him I worked nearby but lived about 28 miles on the freeway from there and I really didn't want to have to drive it home in 2nd. I get a blank stare. So I politely informed him I would drive it home tonight and take it to the dealer near my house tomorrow. (this is the one I have used in the past...not perfect but at least they are nice). Then he starts to backtrack as he realized he just lost my business (cuz even though it's warranty I have a $100 deductable). He tells me not to let the RPMs go too high for too long as it will get too hot (duh!) and trying to give me his card...starts talking about shuttle rides, etc. as I was backing away....he can kiss my M's sweet rear end!
It was realy a drag driving back to work in 2nd. I'm going to have to take side roads to avoid the freeway as much as I can on the way home. I need to drive it another 35 miles between today and tomorrow to get it to the other dealer. Hope it will be okay.
My KVR cross-drilled rotors made a racket, and it was even worse when I used their pads. It quieted down some when I changed pads. Worst of all KVR wouldn't stand behind them. I was out $400 and was supposed to be happy about it.
The holes on my KVR's were drilled in a straight line radiating from the center of the rotor. I then saw someone else's KVR rotors (maybe they were yours) and the holes were drilled in a spiral pattern from the center of the rotor. It would seem to me that the latter would be better as the pad isn't coming to the edge of either three of four holes at exactly the same time.
Regardless, I am back to stock and still looking for something better. Maybe the ART's will do the trick.
KVR didn't stand behind the rotors they made for me, either:
http://public.fotki.com/Scotian/300m/exterior/razorstar_wheels/cross-drilled_rotors/
Granted I asked for something a little unusual, but they, being rotor professionals, should have drilled a better pattern. Even if they had used a good pattern, the rotor they uses was inside-vented, not outside-vented as the OEM rotors are.
Jerry actually replaced them for me out of his own pocket, so that's why I highly recommend him to people seeking rotors.
Well I have had to go back twice this year for warranty work and both times they were absolutely OUTSTANDING. They fell all over themselves to address the problem quickly and correctly, and washed my car to boot.
Riverside Chysler Jeep in Riverside, CA.. Still no stars, but OK in my book.
I too won't go to a dealer for anything but warranty. I wonder how easy a fix it the sensor is. I heard the part was only about $16. Since I have a $100 deductable they'll probably charge me $30 for the part and $70 for labor.
Muskateer -- I wonder how long it would take me to drive from San Marcos to Riverside in 2nd!
Not a lot of good sanitariums in Temecula!
I just put a set of Proxes T1S tires on my summer ride...a 1990 Mazda Miata.I think you will be well pleased with the tires.
P.S. That blue print on your web site is VERY difficult to read.
I am about to buy one and so far it looks like warrantywizard has got the best deal. $981 7/100 enhanced coverage with no deductible.
Thoughts or comments anyone?
Sympathetic Service Managers ARE out there. I just don't know if that is unusual or common...It seems that the negative stories get the most posts...so here's my "Thumbs Up" for my dealer!
Thanks,
As for contracts, the reason I went with a DC service contract is the hassle of using a third party contract. You typically have to pay for the repair up front and then submit the paperwork for reimbursement. It can be a hassle. However, when pricing contracts make sure to compare those offered by www.warrantydirect.com to the DC contracts in terms of coverage and price. They're a good company.
Mike
A recent quote for Chrysler 7/100 enhanced was $2500 on chryslerwarranty.com and up to $3900 at a dealer. I almost passed out.
I will make sure that my local dealer will accept warranty wizard before I proceed.
Good luck on your sensor issue.
Looks like I'll be driving the manual SUV to work tomorrow. Hope the traffic isn't too bad -- it's got a long clutch and a real pain in stop and go. I think I'm gonna ask my coworker with the TLS if he wants to race....straight up the rocky hill behind my work. :-)
By the way...our "ding dude" was here today fixing one of my coworkers BMW's. He was equally impressed with his work. Said he'd called a few places and he had the best price.
Anyone know where exactly is the pcv valve. I think Im due to change that and dont want the monkies touching my car.
PS: still trying to get them to cover the slight movemeent in the drivers seat. The TSB specifically states it applies to my car and they are still delaying covering it. I have had several issues I have had to argue to get covered but I usually win. I'll keep yas posted on this one. I know what you were talkin about , fastdriver, but I like the M enough to put up with the negative 2* dealers!
I've got 32K on my 01 and will be getting something before 36k. Prolly a 6/100 or 6/75, but haven't decided. However, also ask your local dealer - the one near me (Knopf in Ambler, PA) said they'd match chryslerwarranty.coms prices. I'll go there since I'm supporting the local biz (well, technically Lansdale-Chrysler is closest, but they suck the big one - fyi. Don't go there, just bad service)
easyrider - you can also get them a bit cheaper for fewer miles/years. Miles is the big price hit - if you can get a6/75 it's only $1000 - $1500 depending on the deductible...
That's one bonus of having the K&N Charger installed -- easier to get to when you need to change it out (at least it looks that way any way)
I will just have to go to local dealer, and find out if they would accept these policies.