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Originally Posted by DJSeanV
I'm available all the time on evenings.. I'm sure Tim will give me the keys for the Service dept too Jeff.. So we can shoot things in there too
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Originally Posted by DJSeanV
Morning everyone!! What's goin on
I got to work at like 7:20 today. I'm trying to get my hours in for i can take advantage of my summer Fridays to leave at 2:30
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This is gonna be long….
Well I guess I’ll just let the cat outta the bag because I’m soooo furious right now!
My friends uncle used to work at a car shop that was a retailer for American Racing. His name is still in the system for that company so he can get wheels for real cheap. I was looking at the “Casino” wheels. Online the cheapest I found them was $1200 for just the wheels. Well this guy got me them for $550 and that included lug nuts, spacers, and locking lugs and key!! I was soo pumped. However I was a little disappointed because I ordered chrome and they came in as polished aluminum. But as I asked around everyone came to the same conclusion that these would look better because chrome is played out and too flashy. So I go to get them mounted and balanced and the guy says, hey, you know there is one wheel here that has been ran before. I’m like “HUH??” He said yeah there are already weights on it and tire bead residue inside the rim. I’m thinking ok that sucks but atleast the wheel looks good, no scratches or anything! So anyways, I get home and I’m all excited like a kid in a candy store. I go to put them on and the one ‘used’ wheel won’t go on so easily as the other did. Well closer inspection shows that it is the wrong bolt pattern. It’s 5-114.!!!! By this time I’m cursing every word I’ve ever heard and some new ones! I make a couple phone calls and find out that AR is closed for the day so I’ll have to wait until the next day. Make the calls and they seem very apologetic and claim there is one left in Sacramento,Cali. and they would ship it and I would have it by this Wednesday”today”. Ok I’m relieved. Well I get a call in this morning. Hey, come pick it up. It’s here, your chrome Casino. I’m like what??? No I ordered a polished Casino. So now this is the second time they ordered the wrong part. We further discuss the issue and it turns out that the wheel is on a nation-wide backorder and it could be days, weeks, or months before I get the 4th wheel. And worst case scenario, I won’t have it until next season!!! They asked me if I wanted another style wheel so I wouldn’t have to wait, but the only other style wheel I even kinda like that I might settle for is 120 bucks a wheel more! What should I do. Just wait it out or return the three?? So the bottom line is that I’ve been waiting for 2 months in total and have spent over $1200 in wheels/tires And have nothing to show for it and might not see anything until next year/season!!
Here is a pic I took with the wheels just sitting beside the car and then just one of the wheels, I didn’t feel like putting them back on the car for a pic and then taking them back off.
Well I guess I’ll just let the cat outta the bag because I’m soooo furious right now!
My friends uncle used to work at a car shop that was a retailer for American Racing. His name is still in the system for that company so he can get wheels for real cheap. I was looking at the “Casino” wheels. Online the cheapest I found them was $1200 for just the wheels. Well this guy got me them for $550 and that included lug nuts, spacers, and locking lugs and key!! I was soo pumped. However I was a little disappointed because I ordered chrome and they came in as polished aluminum. But as I asked around everyone came to the same conclusion that these would look better because chrome is played out and too flashy. So I go to get them mounted and balanced and the guy says, hey, you know there is one wheel here that has been ran before. I’m like “HUH??” He said yeah there are already weights on it and tire bead residue inside the rim. I’m thinking ok that sucks but atleast the wheel looks good, no scratches or anything! So anyways, I get home and I’m all excited like a kid in a candy store. I go to put them on and the one ‘used’ wheel won’t go on so easily as the other did. Well closer inspection shows that it is the wrong bolt pattern. It’s 5-114.!!!! By this time I’m cursing every word I’ve ever heard and some new ones! I make a couple phone calls and find out that AR is closed for the day so I’ll have to wait until the next day. Make the calls and they seem very apologetic and claim there is one left in Sacramento,Cali. and they would ship it and I would have it by this Wednesday”today”. Ok I’m relieved. Well I get a call in this morning. Hey, come pick it up. It’s here, your chrome Casino. I’m like what??? No I ordered a polished Casino. So now this is the second time they ordered the wrong part. We further discuss the issue and it turns out that the wheel is on a nation-wide backorder and it could be days, weeks, or months before I get the 4th wheel. And worst case scenario, I won’t have it until next season!!! They asked me if I wanted another style wheel so I wouldn’t have to wait, but the only other style wheel I even kinda like that I might settle for is 120 bucks a wheel more! What should I do. Just wait it out or return the three?? So the bottom line is that I’ve been waiting for 2 months in total and have spent over $1200 in wheels/tires And have nothing to show for it and might not see anything until next year/season!!
Here is a pic I took with the wheels just sitting beside the car and then just one of the wheels, I didn’t feel like putting them back on the car for a pic and then taking them back off.
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Jeff From street heaters called
they want to do a shoot some time this week
even tonight if you can
it will be at night
maybe at the dealership
so post up when you can do it
im in for tonight, tomorrow or friday night
who else is down
they want to do a shoot some time this week
even tonight if you can
it will be at night
maybe at the dealership
so post up when you can do it
im in for tonight, tomorrow or friday night
who else is down
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date is set tomorrow at 8 at the north hills toyota service center
post up if you can make it
1. DJ Sean
2. Kustom Play
3. Johnboy (not making any promises, I might not be able to make it. depends on work)
post up if you can make it
1. DJ Sean
2. Kustom Play
3. Johnboy (not making any promises, I might not be able to make it. depends on work)
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Jeff and I just need to know what day is going to be best. We want at least 5 to 6 Scions. If we have to do Friday we can do that. He's watching the forum also. Just give us a good idea as to when he can get his crew out for the shots. They need the footage as soon as possible. We're all good still though
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Originally Posted by Johnboy3779
date is set tomorrow at 8 at the north hills toyota service center
post up if you can make it
1. DJ Sean
2. Kustom Play
3.
post up if you can make it
1. DJ Sean
2. Kustom Play
3.