Car shop ruins a brand new 350Z
1st Gear
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You get what you pay for. He was quoted $250 to install an inferior body kit, and prep and paint it. I am surprised that the shop even used dry wall screws, and not crazy glue.
Last edited by slvgmini; Jan 28, 2009 at 05:53 PM.
I feel so sorry for this guy whom obviously is a very decent person and didn't deserve to have this happen to him and his Z .....
I just picked up a full pre painted JCW Body kit for my mini, it goes in next week by a reputable body man/mechanic whom I have been patronizing for almost 30 years. He works on VW's, Benz, Jaguar, speicalized in BMW's and now MINI's as of this year.
I have no worries with him. ( Actor Bill Cosby takes all his Jags and one Porsche to him )
A word of advice for the new younger drivers out there.
To find a good mechanic - ASK around & get references.
When you find a good mechanic and/or body man, stick with them like GLUE though thick and thin. Don't keep shopping around looking for bigger and better "deals". More often than not you are headed for disappointment.
I just picked up a full pre painted JCW Body kit for my mini, it goes in next week by a reputable body man/mechanic whom I have been patronizing for almost 30 years. He works on VW's, Benz, Jaguar, speicalized in BMW's and now MINI's as of this year.
I have no worries with him. ( Actor Bill Cosby takes all his Jags and one Porsche to him )A word of advice for the new younger drivers out there.
To find a good mechanic - ASK around & get references.
When you find a good mechanic and/or body man, stick with them like GLUE though thick and thin. Don't keep shopping around looking for bigger and better "deals". More often than not you are headed for disappointment.
6th Gear
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From: DC
A good body specialist could make it right by stripping down to metal, brazing up the lag screw holes, repainting and finishing. Mucho $$$ to make it right, though.
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,223
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From: DC
I feel so sorry for this guy whom obviously is a very decent person and didn't deserve to have this happen to him and his Z .....
I just picked up a full pre painted JCW Body kit for my mini, it goes in next week by a reputable body man/mechanic whom I have been patronizing for almost 30 years. He works on VW's, Benz, Jaguar, speicalized in BMW's and now MINI's as of this year. I have no worries with him. ( Actor Bill Cosby takes all his Jags and one Porsche to him )
A word of advice for the new younger drivers out there.
To find a good mechanic - ASK around & get references.
When you find a good mechanic and/or body man, stick with them like GLUE though thick and thin. Don't keep shopping around looking for bigger and better "deals". More often than not you are headed for disappointment.
I just picked up a full pre painted JCW Body kit for my mini, it goes in next week by a reputable body man/mechanic whom I have been patronizing for almost 30 years. He works on VW's, Benz, Jaguar, speicalized in BMW's and now MINI's as of this year.
I have no worries with him. ( Actor Bill Cosby takes all his Jags and one Porsche to him )A word of advice for the new younger drivers out there.
To find a good mechanic - ASK around & get references.
When you find a good mechanic and/or body man, stick with them like GLUE though thick and thin. Don't keep shopping around looking for bigger and better "deals". More often than not you are headed for disappointment.
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2008
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Why in the world would he expect anything else for a quoted $250 ! !
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