Another Z4M down... Hopefully not for the count

nmulax · 05-15-2010, 05:39 PM

Well I got the Diablo for less then MSRP courtesy of Nate at IND.

Hopefully it arrives soon!

Went over to the shop on Thursday... three issues

- They scratched my driver's door tint (not bad, but it'll need to be replaced).
The problem is there are no FormulaOne dealers in Michigan; the nearest is 80 miles away in Ohio. I insisted on having it replaced with the same film because first off, I want the film color/level to match all around the car, and two, because that's what I paid to have installed on the car when I got it, so why would I want to drive around with one window covered in an inferior film

- The rubber window trim on the driver quarter window was scratched/knicked from the accident. I caught this... but they said it's all one piece with the glass. So they have to replace that entire window – now I definitely want the FormulaOne film done.

- At some point while the car was there, they dented my front bumper.

It looks like a floor jack handle swung up and put a perfect circle right on the leading edge of the drivers side kidney grill cutout. This is the thing that's really pissing me off, considering it was damage incurred WHILE AT THEIR SHOP. Obviously they're going to fix it, repaint and re-clear-bra the bumper. But the guy I had do the bra in Arizona did a great job and I'm worried this guy won't be at the same level.

They're now saying I should have it back by the end of next week.

Finnegan · 05-16-2010, 11:51 PM

The shop-induced damage would really get to me as well. I mean, you're there to get the car fixed, not to have more damage "installed".

Hopefully it's just an isolated incident and not indicative of their overall level of work.

Blind32 · 05-17-2010, 07:29 AM

Sorry to hear about the additional damage. Sometimes sitting in a body shop is more dangerous to it's condition than driving it around. As far as them pushing back the "ready" date, that is their standard operating procedure.

Hawkeye · 05-17-2010, 09:21 AM

Glad you'll finally get your car back. At least you are catching the damage now instead of after leaving... then they could just deny fault.

Hopefully yhe work is up to par with what you had previously!

inTgr8r · 05-17-2010, 11:04 AM

Sounds like you're getting close

The one issue that would bother me the most is the shop damage.
...not so much that it would happen, more the fact nothing was done about it.

Since you've been through a couple of systems, I look forward to your impressions on the RE Diablo.

nmulax · 05-23-2010, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finnegan

The shop-induced damage would really get to me as well. I mean, you're there to get the car fixed, not to have more damage "installed".

Hopefully it's just an isolated incident and not indicative of their overall level of work.

Yeah. Seems like it was just a fluke - but I still tore the guy a new one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

...Since you've been through a couple of systems, I look forward to your impressions on the RE Diablo.

Yeah, I definitely plan to do a write-up comparing the RE Diablo to the RPI system.

Well... after 33 days, she's back home.

Still waiting on the exhaust ( COME'N RE! I WANT MY EXHAUST!), and having a FormulaOne tint dealer in Canada ship some film to the shop to redo the driver door and rear quarter window. I have to admit, I was kinda hesitant to pick the car up; worried that it wouldn't be the same as it was pre-accident. Worried that I'd push it and the suspension would collapse or something crazy.
Took it out this weekend and man did I miss this car. It's such a blast to drive and it's like it was 5 weeks ago... well, a bit quieter, but that'll change soon enough!

I'll probably just wait till after the exhaust arrives to get some good post-repair pics.

Blind32 · 05-23-2010, 10:18 PM

Congrats glad your back and enjoying the car!

DocRiSK · 05-23-2010, 11:06 PM

Congrats on getting your car back!!! I can understand the joy of having gotten your car back! Hopefully I will have mine back by this Tuesday. Having driven a chevy impala for the last 3.5 weeks has SUCKED and it has renewed my love for my Z4MC (not that there was any lost) Enjoy!!! Can't wait for your write up on the exhaust. I have been eyeing the diablo for a while.

inTgr8r · 05-24-2010, 04:12 PM

Good to hear that you have her back

RBull · 05-24-2010, 04:38 PM

great news. Hoping you're happy with everything.

G/L with tint and the exhaust.

05-15-2010, 05:39 PM	#45
nmulax Brigadier General 378 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Well I got the Diablo for less then MSRP courtesy of Nate at IND. Hopefully it arrives soon! Went over to the shop on Thursday... three issues - They scratched my driver's door tint (not bad, but it'll need to be replaced). The problem is there are no FormulaOne dealers in Michigan; the nearest is 80 miles away in Ohio. I insisted on having it replaced with the same film because first off, I want the film color/level to match all around the car, and two, because that's what I paid to have installed on the car when I got it, so why would I want to drive around with one window covered in an inferior film - The rubber window trim on the driver quarter window was scratched/knicked from the accident. I caught this... but they said it's all one piece with the glass. So they have to replace that entire window – now I definitely want the FormulaOne film done. - At some point while the car was there, they dented my front bumper. It looks like a floor jack handle swung up and put a perfect circle right on the leading edge of the drivers side kidney grill cutout. This is the thing that's really pissing me off, considering it was damage incurred WHILE AT THEIR SHOP. Obviously they're going to fix it, repaint and re-clear-bra the bumper. But the guy I had do the bra in Arizona did a great job and I'm worried this guy won't be at the same level. They're now saying I should have it back by the end of next week. __________________
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Blind32 Certified Adrenaline Junkie 42 Rep 1,325 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (2)	Sorry to hear about the additional damage. Sometimes sitting in a body shop is more dangerous to it's condition than driving it around. As far as them pushing back the "ready" date, that is their standard operating procedure.
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Sounds like you're getting close The one issue that would bother me the most is the shop damage. ...not so much that it would happen, more the fact nothing was done about it. Since you've been through a couple of systems, I look forward to your impressions on the RE Diablo. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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DocRiSK Private First Class 17 Rep 195 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: May 2007 Location: IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 Coupe 3.0si [0.00]	Congrats on getting your car back!!! I can understand the joy of having gotten your car back! Hopefully I will have mine back by this Tuesday. Having driven a chevy impala for the last 3.5 weeks has SUCKED and it has renewed my love for my Z4MC (not that there was any lost) Enjoy!!! Can't wait for your write up on the exhaust. I have been eyeing the diablo for a while.
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RBull Captain 12 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	great news. Hoping you're happy with everything. G/L with tint and the exhaust.
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