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and who the hell did you pay $300 to to fix a melted socket?
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02-09-2012, 02:52 PM | #58 | |
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As for headers he's right, ask BullDogWinters.
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02-09-2012, 03:04 PM | #59 | |
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Ironically, the socket itself is almost 60 bucks (I went up market and we backtracked the wiring for good measure because it was on the accident side). After the fiasco I had with my honda (turn signal repair turned into an entire wiring harness replacement!) trying to repair that wiring I just said f'k it and let the pros do it. Not fun or easy since getting to that f'kin running lamp/turn signal socket is a bitch and having to cut/solder it out ain't a picnic either. Also had 'em toss on a new serp belt and AC belt while it was up in the air. 180 bucks in parts all together (requested gatorbacks and got 'em). Think it was close to 90 to do the socket, 70 bucks labor for the belts because it I said f'k it, 80 bucks for the belts themselves (50/30) and I tossed my oil change in the back and they just tossed that in there with a disposal fee for my old oil (BS labor number we agreed on). I take my car to this shop all the time and that's why I wanted them to do the belts right (no exp doing the belts myself and I didn't want to **** that up) as well as the socket. Oil change was just being put off because I had a suspect leak that turned out to be nothing major. ON the flip side, found a possible buyer for my 2 16x8s that survived the wreck. An OEM wheel supplier out of detroit that a few buddies of mine have done work with before. May do a straight trade toward a '96 WS6 orphan wheel they've got (weird ass silver paint/machine lip job). Buddy up there knows someone with three (4th was damaged by curb rash) and may cut me a deal. Could get the wheels within 250 bucks when all is said and done. Do a CETA-like wheel that's powdercoated satin black/gold lip instead of gloss. Fit up some custom 3rd gen center cap emblems on some blanks from Roush. |
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02-09-2012, 03:22 PM | #61 |
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I paid 20 bucks... 10 for header paint.. so 30 bucks total
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02-09-2012, 03:52 PM | #62 | |
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Spike: Its my dd, kinda need to do it right the first time be it costing me money or no. That 300 was a hard schlong to swallow for simple stupid shit. Belts - I had no access to the shop for the past 2 and next month. I'm barred from working like that in my parents garage because they're lovey dovey with hoa and all that shit. No friends with a local shop either as an alternate Oil- See above, I'd have changed the oil already if not for that. Socket- no f bodies here.. Srsly.. So I had to eat it. Tensioner was fine so we left it alone. I'll get a good one down the road when I do an underdrive. Am I gonna DIY next time? Yeah, when I don't have people bitching about me even painting in the garage.. |
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02-09-2012, 04:52 PM | #63 | |
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You're talking about the socket that the running light/turn signal plugs into right? If you go to Advance, Autozone or any other parts store they'll have it for $8.99. I did mine myself, the wires are long enough that you can pull them out through the hole in the bumper and solder them there. For the headers you just gotta be patient for somebody like me who had ARH's and was just trying to get rid of the headers. haha
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02-09-2012, 05:47 PM | #64 | |
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In other news, buyer for my wheels backed out because they weren't 'perfect' or whatnot. OEM wheel reseller. So now I'm gonna just scrap the f'kers unless someone here wants some 16x8s for slicks. Get .50 for 'em and use the left over 250 I've got from taxes on my loans. No mods this year. Gonna do Headers and a Y in one shot since I can't mate 'em up to my stock Y pipe. Cat delete and use Bosch O2s to get some slack on the harness. |
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02-09-2012, 07:28 PM | #65 | |
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How much you looking for the wheels? I might be interested if I can scrounge up some extra cash.
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02-09-2012, 08:09 PM | #67 |
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Yep that's the piece, $7.99 per Autozone's website.
Yea shipping is probably more hassle than they are worth.
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02-09-2012, 08:43 PM | #68 |
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Yup, autozone didn't have em I'm their computers anymore here. Only place that had em under 60 was advance auto. The china crap and ac delco. Stuck with delco.
As for the rims I don't blame ya. May not even be worth the gas to get em to a yard. Put an apb out for headers so blah.. |
02-09-2012, 10:16 PM | #69 |
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Update: Someone found a NIB TSP ORY for 110 shipped. And maybe some ebay headers? Rice ball TARUANS AMU!
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you have no access to a wal mart parking lot? you do realize how simple it is to change your belt right? not trying to be a jerk, but man you are bringing your own troubles on yourself. and yes, I've changed my oil in a Napa parking lot... numerous times. I understand the car is your DD, but at the same time, you can make temp repairs that you may have to check once a week till you get it properly fixed and save yourself some money and hassle. I used to carry a set of drive up ramps with me in the 94Z all the time because my header bolts kept backing out and I didn't want to spend the coin to buy stage 8 locking bolts. I could give you a laundry list of shit that I've jerry-rigged on my cars to make due until I had time to properly fix it because I hate the thought of wasting money paying someone to do something that I can do for free. Quote:
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