Intricate's Mod Thread - A Detailed Journey
03-10-2015, 06:08 PM
#63
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Do you think? 
On the up-side, you're car isn't out of commission because of this screw up. So maybe this is a Providence giving you a gentle nudge to slow down some.
Good pictures, though. Although I'm no fan of embedded thumbnails; much prefer to show the whole pic in a usable resolution. Anywhere from 800 to 1000 pixel wide usually works well enough on the forum.
On the up-side, you're car isn't out of commission because of this screw up. So maybe this is a Providence giving you a gentle nudge to slow down some.
Good pictures, though. Although I'm no fan of embedded thumbnails; much prefer to show the whole pic in a usable resolution. Anywhere from 800 to 1000 pixel wide usually works well enough on the forum.
03-10-2015, 06:25 PM
#64
Do you think?
On the up-side, you're car isn't out of commission because of this screw up. So maybe this is a Providence giving you a gentle nudge to slow down some.
Good pictures, though. Although I'm no fan of embedded thumbnails; much prefer to show the whole pic in a usable resolution. Anywhere from 800 to 1000 pixel wide usually works well enough on the forum.
On the up-side, you're car isn't out of commission because of this screw up. So maybe this is a Providence giving you a gentle nudge to slow down some.
Good pictures, though. Although I'm no fan of embedded thumbnails; much prefer to show the whole pic in a usable resolution. Anywhere from 800 to 1000 pixel wide usually works well enough on the forum.
I will say this. The only way this could be me needing to slow down is if it legitimately IS Providence. Because there is no way this mixup is my fault. My order explicitly has the part numbers for the Sport brakes, and their receipt/invoice explicitly lists the part numbers for the non-Sport brakes.
But alas, it does seem like SOMEBODY wants me to slow down. Wait, I just figured it out. John is friends with Brad...who has been giving me tons of insight and advice. Brad tells John of said advice/insight, and then John moves into position to intervene and wreak havoc on Carl's plan. I'm beginning to get a little light in my dark world now! Lol.
All in all...it would appear that I will just be doing the Takeda CAI install this weekend, and will do brakes next weekend.
Cheers!On a different note...I will work on the whole picture thing. Do the thumbnails not load properly when you click them? Or is it just annoying to have to click them instead of them just loading automatically? I'm not being facetious here...just curious. Thanks!
03-10-2015, 07:12 PM
#65
So I guess you would need to host the images on a image hosting site in order for them to show up like that. If I was cool like John, I'd have my own site...but alas...I'm not on that level. And I hate uploading to standard image hosting sites. Tell you what...I'll ask my buddy if I can get some space off of his server, and host my pictures there. We'll see. In the meantime...there is a bit of good news!!
My rotors and pads came in! See, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Or...something like that.
We'll see. In the meantime...there is a bit of good news!!My rotors and pads came in! See, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Or...something like that.
03-10-2015, 09:39 PM
#66
So I guess you would need to host the images on a image hosting site in order for them to show up like that. If I was cool like John, I'd have my own site...but alas...I'm not on that level. And I hate uploading to standard image hosting sites. Tell you what...I'll ask my buddy if I can get some space off of his server, and host my pictures there. We'll see. In the meantime...there is a bit of good news!!
My rotors and pads came in! See, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Or...something like that.
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We'll see. In the meantime...there is a bit of good news!!My rotors and pads came in! See, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Or...something like that.
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03-11-2015, 08:45 AM
#68
Update to my situation. I got a response to my inquiry about the calipers this morning at around 7:45AM.
"Mr. D, I apologize about that. Anytime someone includes the vin we always go by that. I'll send you a return label to ship back the standard calipers and get the akebonos ordered for you. "
I then called them to see if they could expedite my shipment since I was going to install this weekend. The gentleman put me on hold to talk to his manager, and then came back saying the manager apologized again, and would overnight the calipers to me. They are sending me return labels for the calipers they sent and then I will take them to FedEx when I get off work today. So as soon as FedEx enters the package in the system as "received" when I turn it in today, they will ship the new ones out to me.
As much as I was frustrated that they sent me the wrong parts, I've had nothing but a great experience with their customer service and willingness to admit when they've made a mistake. But not just being willing to admit they made a mistake, being willing to put their money where their mouth is and own up to it by incurring an extra charge to overnight parts to me. That's quality customer service, and I'm very pleased.
"Mr. D, I apologize about that. Anytime someone includes the vin we always go by that. I'll send you a return label to ship back the standard calipers and get the akebonos ordered for you. "
I then called them to see if they could expedite my shipment since I was going to install this weekend. The gentleman put me on hold to talk to his manager, and then came back saying the manager apologized again, and would overnight the calipers to me. They are sending me return labels for the calipers they sent and then I will take them to FedEx when I get off work today. So as soon as FedEx enters the package in the system as "received" when I turn it in today, they will ship the new ones out to me.
As much as I was frustrated that they sent me the wrong parts, I've had nothing but a great experience with their customer service and willingness to admit when they've made a mistake. But not just being willing to admit they made a mistake, being willing to put their money where their mouth is and own up to it by incurring an extra charge to overnight parts to me. That's quality customer service, and I'm very pleased.
03-11-2015, 08:54 AM
#70
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I like how they called him "Mr. Detail".
So... BBK install this weekend? DIY, mechanic or friends-with-benefits?
So... BBK install this weekend? DIY, mechanic or friends-with-benefits?
03-11-2015, 09:40 AM
#71
Yes sir! I'm excited.
Haha, I actually posted it with my last name...then took it out. Honestly, it doesn't really matter, as my name is plastered all over the internet anyway.
Yes, BBK and CAI install this weekend. It will be a combination of DIY and FWB. One of the guys in my club (IMIN) is a beast with our cars and has offered to assist me at DIY Garage Indy. So I will be working alongside him...although he will probably be doing more than I will.
That being said Cars & Coffee just said they're starting up this weekend, so we'll probably swing by there first for an hour or so. Can't pass that up! Unless it's raining of course.
Yes, BBK and CAI install this weekend. It will be a combination of DIY and FWB. One of the guys in my club (IMIN) is a beast with our cars and has offered to assist me at DIY Garage Indy. So I will be working alongside him...although he will probably be doing more than I will.
That being said Cars & Coffee just said they're starting up this weekend, so we'll probably swing by there first for an hour or so. Can't pass that up! Unless it's raining of course.
03-11-2015, 11:08 PM
#73
Rotors are good to go. Now I need to make sure B2AutoDesigns just labels all their stuff generically...which it seems they do because I have a slice of Infiniti labeled lines and a slice of Nissan. Lol
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03-12-2015, 01:28 PM
#75
Calipers have been shipped. They sent them overnight with guaranteed delivery by 10:30AM tomorrow. The cost for the return label they sent me for the old calipers, and the overnight service for the new calipers was all swallowed by the dealership. They even called me to inform me when they had delivered the calipers to FedEx. That's service right there! Excited to get these installed this weekend. Should have lots of pics/videos coming.
Not sure that I've seen a full video of a Takeda long tube CAI install on here yet, so assuming my GoPro works as intended...I should have that for people looking to do this in the future. I know there have been a few threads dedicated solely to the process to get the intake itself, and/or the splash shield to fit inside the bumper.
Not sure that I've seen a full video of a Takeda long tube CAI install on here yet, so assuming my GoPro works as intended...I should have that for people looking to do this in the future. I know there have been a few threads dedicated solely to the process to get the intake itself, and/or the splash shield to fit inside the bumper.