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03-11-2011, 06:03 PM | #76 | ||
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Re: Grand Prix "Take a Break" Thread
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03-12-2011, 02:20 PM | #77 | ||
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Re: Grand Prix "Take a Break" Thread
I'm glad my second son is safe in Japan. He's a SSGT Jet Propulsion Tech stationed outside of Tokyo at Yokota Air Force Base about 30 minutes Northwest. First hand accounting of what he experienced with the 8.9 earthquake. They are now helping out with relief efforts. BTW - He has a Japanese version '91 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo "Fairlady".
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03-14-2011, 01:53 AM | #78 | |
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Re: Grand Prix "Take a Break" Thread
Holy Smokes Bob, unfortunate that he's in Japan, but I'm glad to hear he is OK.
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03-14-2011, 02:04 AM | #79 | |
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So, on Thursday night at autovalue I had this guy come in. He wanted a part for his 1995 Chevy K1500. I forgot what part, it doesn't matter. He told me his vehicle and I asked if it was Throttle Body Injected or Vortec. He looked at me and said "no, its carburated". So I stopped looking on the computer for a second and looked at him and said. "so you put a carburator on it?". He said "NO NO, It came that way from the factory". So I said "don't you mean throttle body injected?". And he continued to argue with me. Regardless I looked up a 95 TBI because he obviously had no idea there were two fuel injectors in his so called "carburetor".
Then tonight some kid came to the counter with a 3/16th brake line that he had bought from a competitor. It was one of those that are already double flared and have ends on it. He said he blew a brake line apart in his Jeep and asked for "compression fittings". I questioned a little and brought out a 3/16's inch union connection for brake lines. He wanted nothing to do with it and insisted to use compression fittings...... So he bought some compression fittings and didn't listen to anything anyone at the counter had to say about it. All he had to say was "My dad works on cars all the time and he told me to get these".... Idiot better not drive anywhere near me.
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03-14-2011, 09:14 PM | #81 | ||
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The parts guy's jaw dropped. He tried for 5 minutes to explain to the guy that there were 3 more cylinders on the back side of the engine and the guy didn't want to listen to him and basically said that they (the auto parts workers) didn't know what they were talking about.
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03-15-2011, 12:15 PM | #82 | |
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Re: Grand Prix "Take a Break" Thread
In Michigan, it is illegal to sell compression fittings if the customer specifically states he's using them on brake lines. If you do and the customer has a brake failure, they can sue you.
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03-15-2011, 12:55 PM | #83 | |
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Thats why I kept my hands out of it. I wanted nothing to do with it. I dont think its illegal to sell them in MN, but for sure know its illegal to install them in brake lines. We even told the kid that.
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03-16-2011, 10:48 AM | #84 | |
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Re: Grand Prix "Take a Break" Thread
Reading these "discussions" with customers in auto parts shops reminds me of when I used to deal with them in the late '80s/early '90s. I think we could start a new thread and fill it with posts from our own experiences with the public and also include mechanics in the mix as I'm sure we all have some interesting stories over the years.
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03-16-2011, 03:01 PM | #85 | |
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Tom, I've been in the parts industry for 25+ years. I could write a book!
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Now that you won't be buying a new Grand Prix, what new performance cars interest you? Camaro? Mustang? Audi?
My '99 Olds Intrigue has 193K and I'm weary of working on it. And even if I did, I would have an Intrigue. Don't get me wrong, it's been a great sporty, family sedan we bought new Oct. '99. Kids are raised, and I now have a chance to buy a car for me. This is a first, as I've previously bought vehicles for other purposes - including my F-250 bought in Colorado to tow my son's Ranger home. Absolutely no regrets. But now I'm looking for me. Conflicting goals - my daily driver does 500 miles per week. Gas prices are increasing. But I want more enjoyment per mile. Current 6 cly direct injection engines are efficient & peppy, but I long for the deep throated roar of a V8. The new Camero SS convertible brings back memories of my Dad's '65 Chevy Caprice Super Sport convertible (I was in HS). Canary yellow with white top & interior. Our arrangement was simple - I kept it looking sharp, and I could borrow it on weekends for dates. On college track so no ride of my own. Can easily hit $40K for this Camaro. Yeah, I have trouble getting off the dime. So I watch the roads each day commuting - most cars I see have no soul. You see the Camaros, Mustangs, Chargers & Challengers a mile off. Yeah, I see the GTPs too. Know the value of buying the 3-4 year old used cars, but really appreciate a new engine that I take care of from scratch. Apologies for the ramblings. Several of you have offered sage advice over the years as I've "kept the wheels turning" on my 3.8L. Care about your thoughts on the future performance cars. Thanks in advance. -- Scotty
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03-18-2011, 09:36 PM | #89 | |
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That's tough Bob, I hope things get better for everybody over there. What I really admire is how japanese people keep the discipline, there have been no riots, people waits for their turns, I wish everywhere was the same...
BTW I read on a newspaper today that a diplomat from the US says radiation has reached the country, did you guys read anything about it over there?
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