The springs intallator SCREWED my car!!!!
10-25-2007, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='485816' date='Oct 25 2007, 02:00 AM
I wouldn't let that guy touch your car again! I'd insist on a full refund and payment for any and all damages he incurred upon your vehicle. Then take it to a place that knows what they are doing! Or, get an estimate from your BMW dealer on the damage and the cost to fix his mistakes, and make the guy pay you that amount as remuneration for his ignorance and carelessness, and then let BMW "finish" the job he started.
I guess you should have done more homework on springs installers in your area. My guy did a great job, and along with the DIY from KU530, they had zero problems installing them.
Make sure you keep us up to date on the outcome!
FYI, for those of you who missed the original thread to this poor guy's disaster, check here: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=46295
I guess you should have done more homework on springs installers in your area. My guy did a great job, and along with the DIY from KU530, they had zero problems installing them.
Make sure you keep us up to date on the outcome!
FYI, for those of you who missed the original thread to this poor guy's disaster, check here: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=46295
10-25-2007, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Thirdy' post='485745' date='Oct 24 2007, 05:48 PM
that's what happens when the installer doesn't know what he's doing. Ask the shop to pay for everything the dealership will charge you to fix whatever they mess up.
+1 - I wouldn't let that shop touch my car again...using force on suspension components is never a good thing and an obvious sign that you don't know what you are doing, aren't using the proper tools, etc.....I'd cut my losses with that shop, have the dealer fix it right and bill the shop.
Good luck!
10-25-2007, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by bad2bone' post='485981' date='Oct 25 2007, 01:02 PM
Man, just don't let anyone do your car. Get a real professional. That's what you get for trying a cheap shop.
10-25-2007, 10:40 AM
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Wow, I'm coming into this conversation a little late... But the installer hammered the CA? Huh, guess he didn't know about pickle forks, and what their made to do. They are made to bang the hell out for the tools and not the components of the car. There is always a right tool for the job... Speaking from experience. The clip your referring to is called a spring retention clip - and well that has its purpose also. Personally I'd ask how many parts were left in a tin can once the installation was done.
10-25-2007, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BimmerJay' post='486022' date='Oct 25 2007, 02:40 PM
Wow, I'm coming into this conversation a little late... But the installer hammered the CA? Huh, guess he didn't know about pickle forks, and what their made to do. They are made to bang the hell out for the tools and not the components of the car. There is always a right tool for the job... Speaking from experience. The clip your referring to is called a spring retention clip - and well that has its purpose also. Personally I'd ask how many parts were left in a tin can once the installation was done.
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Originally Posted by HotLap' post='485950' date='Oct 25 2007, 11:14 AM
+1 - I wouldn't let that shop touch my car again...using force on suspension components is never a good thing and an obvious sign that you don't know what you are doing, aren't using the proper tools, etc.....I'd cut my losses with that shop, have the dealer fix it right and bill the shop.
Good luck!
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