A Big Thanks
Former Vendor
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From: Oakhurst/Fresno, CA
Welll the time has come to reg. my truck and Mini here in Colo. So today I took the truck down to the state smog inspection station, it is about 2 miles away so I took the truck out for a 20 mile warm up lap on the way there so the CAT and everything were totally up to temps. Waited in line for about 1/2 hour. Finnally they roll it on to the rollers. It passes the emissions test and then the do a visual and test the gas cap. I fail the gas cap. No big deal, they say go get a new one and come back for a free reinspection. Ok, new cap and more waiting in line. This time I pass the visual and FAIL the emissions part 
. they told me it is an old mechanics trick to use a bad gas cap so it will pass the emissions test. WTF
Now I need to take it to a shop to find out the fix. They also told me that cars from California ussually all fail because of poor maintanence I thought Cal had the strictest smog check laws????
My truck last passed in Cal and I might have put on 2000 mi in the past 2 years. I had fresh gas and did a fresh oil change this morning.
After I get the truck issue solved I move on to the MINI
. they told me it is an old mechanics trick to use a bad gas cap so it will pass the emissions test. WTF Now I need to take it to a shop to find out the fix. They also told me that cars from California ussually all fail because of poor maintanence I thought Cal had the strictest smog check laws???? My truck last passed in Cal and I might have put on 2000 mi in the past 2 years. I had fresh gas and did a fresh oil change this morning.After I get the truck issue solved I move on to the MINI
Steve
Congrats on your uber-mod!
4th Gear
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This is for you Chief:
Just in case you need a laugh:
Remember it takes a college degree to fly a plane, but only a high school diploma to fix one, a reassurance to those of us who fly routinely in our jobs.
After every flight, UPS pilots fill out a form, called a 'gripe sheet,' which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.
Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS' pilots (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenanceengineers.
By the way, UPS is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an accident.
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
P: Auto pilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear..
S: Evidence removed.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.
P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windshield..
S: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing.[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT]
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
P: Aircraft handles funny.
(I love this one!):
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious.
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
And the best one for last*
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.
Happy Friday!
Just in case you need a laugh:
Remember it takes a college degree to fly a plane, but only a high school diploma to fix one, a reassurance to those of us who fly routinely in our jobs.
After every flight, UPS pilots fill out a form, called a 'gripe sheet,' which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.
Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS' pilots (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenanceengineers.
By the way, UPS is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an accident.
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
P: Auto pilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear..
S: Evidence removed.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.
P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windshield..
S: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing.[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT]
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
P: Aircraft handles funny.
(I love this one!):
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious.
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
And the best one for last*
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.
Happy Friday!
Last edited by MRS JIMINNI; Feb 26, 2010 at 08:38 AM.
OMG, Janet - this has me laughing out loud in my office. Thanks for sharing!
This one made my day:
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.
This one made my day:
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget.
They don't just happen with airplanes.. When Suzie's car went to Eastbay on the tow truck the SA had them change the oil etc. The work orders included;
SA-Customer states front windshield wipers don't clean
Repair-Aftermarket OEM's won't fit
SA-Customer states rear windshield wipers don't clean
Repair- Normal for Cabrio as no rear wiper installed
I have the Piaa Super Sporza silicone blades on the front of her car I would have been upset had they removed those as both have the foil to hold them down.
SA-Customer states front windshield wipers don't clean
Repair-Aftermarket OEM's won't fit
SA-Customer states rear windshield wipers don't clean
Repair- Normal for Cabrio as no rear wiper installed
I have the Piaa Super Sporza silicone blades on the front of her car I would have been upset had they removed those as both have the foil to hold them down.
got my new wheels for
So have the brakes come in yet? If so when are we doing them..
6th Gear
Joined: May 2005
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From: Golden, Colo.
Well the smog problems continue
Took the MINI in this morning, and after every employee stood and gawked for a bit they told me thaey could not test it because it would not fit on thier Dyno. Looks like I might have to pull the front clip off just to pass smog
Took the MINI in this morning, and after every employee stood and gawked for a bit they told me thaey could not test it because it would not fit on thier Dyno. Looks like I might have to pull the front clip off just to pass smog
Former Vendor
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From: Oakhurst/Fresno, CA
Steve
Former Vendor
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From: Oakhurst/Fresno, CA
Steve
6th Gear
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From: Golden, Colo.
All stations are state run facilities. 4 lanes with 4 dynos, one set up just for full time 4x4. All they do is Test and verify Vin, and take your money.
Former Vendor
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From: Oakhurst/Fresno, CA
Dyno is mounted in floor. The problem are the "bars" that slide in to "hold / guide" the vehicle while being tested. If they had provisions to strap it down, then, no problem.
All stations are state run facilities. 4 lanes with 4 dynos, one set up just for full time 4x4. All they do is Test and verify Vin, and take your money.
All stations are state run facilities. 4 lanes with 4 dynos, one set up just for full time 4x4. All they do is Test and verify Vin, and take your money.
Steve
Hey Steve and John. Got the word from the brake guy yesterday and guess what
They have been drilling the hole pattern/template on their rotors in reverse That's why the holes didn't match up 
Will talk with them to see what they are going to do now
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From: Fresno Ca.
Banned
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From: Fresno Ca.
So is anyone else interested in going to the ABF/MINI event in Santa Clara this weekend? I will update the posting in this thread on Thursday:https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-clara-ca.html
So how many rotors have we seen from this guy and he just now realized that they were done wrong? 
As for the ABF run I will be going up for session 1 on Sunday.
As for the ABF run I will be going up for session 1 on Sunday.