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GoRf is finished in paint and has moved to re-assembly. No pics as the guy in charge of my car isn't there today but I'll ask for some monday.

I assume it will be in VW's hands sometime next week.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 12:22 pm GoRf is finished in paint and has moved to re-assembly. No pics as the guy in charge of my car isn't there today but I'll ask for some monday.

I assume it will be in VW's hands sometime next week.
And we all know how expedient VW is with repairs :rolleyes:
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Gberg2119 wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 12:22 pm GoRf is finished in paint and has moved to re-assembly. No pics as the guy in charge of my car isn't there today but I'll ask for some monday.

I assume it will be in VW's hands sometime next week.
And we all know how expedient VW is with repairs :rolleyes:
My :dillerman: usually doesn't take too long with repairs and if it needs parts they're usually sent overnight. I don't see how my car won't need a new lower control arm. Who knows what they'll find when they review it.

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Gberg2119 wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 1:57 pm
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And we all know how expedient VW is with repairs :rolleyes:
My :dillerman: usually doesn't take too long with repairs and if it needs parts they're usually sent overnight. I don't see how my car won't need a new lower control arm. Who knows what they'll find when they review it.

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That should all be really easy to replace and basically ready to go. But yeah I wouldn't be surprised at control arms, shock, and axle needing replacement.

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Gberg2119 wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 12:22 pm GoRf is finished in paint and has moved to re-assembly. No pics as the guy in charge of my car isn't there today but I'll ask for some monday.

I assume it will be in VW's hands sometime next week.
What does VW have to do :doe: ? Wheel is damaged?
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Gberg2119 wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 12:22 pm GoRf is finished in paint and has moved to re-assembly. No pics as the guy in charge of my car isn't there today but I'll ask for some monday.

I assume it will be in VW's hands sometime next week.
What does VW have to do :doe: ? Wheel is damaged?
VW is going to inspect the suspension as well as the rear drivetrain and make the repairs if necessary. They're also doing the four wheel alignment. I assume they'll mount and balance the new wheel and tire too.

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Gberg2119 wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 2:36 pm
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What does VW have to do :doe: ? Wheel is damaged?
VW is going to inspect the suspension as well as the rear drivetrain and make the repairs if necessary. They're also doing the four wheel alignment. I assume they'll mount and balance the new wheel and tire too.

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So another two weeks :(
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max225 wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 2:38 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 2:36 pm
VW is going to inspect the suspension as well as the rear drivetrain and make the repairs if necessary. They're also doing the four wheel alignment. I assume they'll mount and balance the new wheel and tire too.

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So another two weeks :(
Maybe. I'd guess VW should have it by Wednesday at the latest and hopefully they work on it right away. Cutting it close to when Tarspin is set to get his R. It's a race now!

Then it's diminished value claim after I get the car back.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 12:22 pm GoRf is finished in paint and has moved to re-assembly. No pics as the guy in charge of my car isn't there today but I'll ask for some monday.

I assume it will be in VW's hands sometime next week.
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Got a call from the body shop this morning and he said they were waiting on a new strut to complete re-assembly. The strut should have showed up today. I don't see that on the supplemental so I'll double check with them tomorrow. Re-assembly should have been completed either today or early tomorrow as the car has an appointment with the VW dillership tomorrow afternoon. I'll be dealing with the service manager and not an advisor which is nice. He forgot to send pics as I didn't get any but I'll ask again tomorrow.

I hope to have the car back sometime this week! :carlton:
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Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:57 pm Got a call from the body shop this morning and he said they were waiting on a new strut to complete re-assembly. The strut should have showed up today. I don't see that on the supplemental so I'll double check with them tomorrow. Re-assembly should have been completed either today or early tomorrow as the car has an appointment with the VW dillership tomorrow afternoon. I'll be dealing with the service manager and not an advisor which is nice. He forgot to send pics as I didn't get any but I'll ask again tomorrow.

I hope to have the car back sometime this week! :carlton:
Fingers crossed!
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Gberg2119 wrote:Got a call from the body shop this morning and he said they were waiting on a new strut to complete re-assembly. The strut should have showed up today. I don't see that on the supplemental so I'll double check with them tomorrow. Re-assembly should have been completed either today or early tomorrow as the car has an appointment with the VW dillership tomorrow afternoon. I'll be dealing with the service manager and not an advisor which is nice. He forgot to send pics as I didn't get any but I'll ask again tomorrow.

I hope to have the car back sometime this week! :carlton:
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Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:57 pm Got a call from the body shop this morning and he said they were waiting on a new strut to complete re-assembly. The strut should have showed up today. I don't see that on the supplemental so I'll double check with them tomorrow. Re-assembly should have been completed either today or early tomorrow as the car has an appointment with the VW dillership tomorrow afternoon. I'll be dealing with the service manager and not an advisor which is nice. He forgot to send pics as I didn't get any but I'll ask again tomorrow.

I hope to have the car back sometime this week! :carlton:
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The shop will handle the supplemental stuff.
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Johnny_P wrote: Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:07 am
Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:57 pm Got a call from the body shop this morning and he said they were waiting on a new strut to complete re-assembly. The strut should have showed up today. I don't see that on the supplemental so I'll double check with them tomorrow. Re-assembly should have been completed either today or early tomorrow as the car has an appointment with the VW dillership tomorrow afternoon. I'll be dealing with the service manager and not an advisor which is nice. He forgot to send pics as I didn't get any but I'll ask again tomorrow.

I hope to have the car back sometime this week! :carlton:
:fuckyeah:

The shop will handle the supplemental stuff.
Yeah. They're doing another one after the car is all finished. The strut will be included in it along with whatever damage VW finds.

Car was dropped off this afternoon and they told cavallo it would be 2-3 days. I hope I can pick it up by friday.

Cavallos forgot to take pictures before he sent it to the dillership but he asures me it looks perfect.
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Car completion has been pushed to next week. :disappoint:

VW is pretty much replacing the whole rear right suspension. New control arm, strut, and various bits and pieces. The suspension parts should arrive tomorrow afternoon with them working on it then and saturday.

I forgot to ask about the haldex :doe:. Not sure there's really any way to test without beating on it.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:57 pm Car completion has been pushed to next week. :disappoint:

VW is pretty much replacing the whole rear right suspension. New control arm, strut, and various bits and pieces. The suspension parts should arrive tomorrow afternoon with them working on it then and saturday.

I forgot to ask about the haldex :doe:. Not sure there's really any way to test without beating on it.
Well, at least you'll have the peace of mind of all those new parts.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:57 pm Car completion has been pushed to next week. :disappoint:

VW is pretty much replacing the whole rear right suspension. New control arm, strut, and various bits and pieces. The suspension parts should arrive tomorrow afternoon with them working on it then and saturday.

I forgot to ask about the haldex :doe:. Not sure there's really any way to test without beating on it.
On the plus side, you get to rock that Equinox for a few more days :jimp:
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Johnny_P wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:06 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:57 pm Car completion has been pushed to next week. :disappoint:

VW is pretty much replacing the whole rear right suspension. New control arm, strut, and various bits and pieces. The suspension parts should arrive tomorrow afternoon with them working on it then and saturday.

I forgot to ask about the haldex :doe:. Not sure there's really any way to test without beating on it.
On the plus side, you get to rock that Equinox for a few more days :jimp:
It's been an absolute joy to drive. :rolleyes:
Tarspin wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:28 pm The sloths are making up ground!
It's gonna be close!
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Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:00 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:06 pm

On the plus side, you get to rock that Equinox for a few more days :jimp:
It's been an absolute joy to drive. :rolleyes:
Tarspin wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:28 pm The sloths are making up ground!
It's gonna be close!
:yeahok:

Which did you prefer, the Soulless or the Shitquinox?
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Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:00 pm It's been an absolute joy to drive. :rolleyes:
It's gonna be close!
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Which did you prefer, the Soulless or the Shitquinox?
Hmmm. Both are slugs but probably the Soulless due to its smaller size.

The Shitquinox is classic GM. Hard plastic everywhere so it's definitely not for dash strokers. The driver seat rubs the center console so it squeaks like crazy over bumps and turns. The steering wheel also rubs the steering column if you put enough lock in.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:04 pm
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:yeahok:

Which did you prefer, the Soulless or the Shitquinox?
Hmmm. Both are slugs but probably the Soulless due to its smaller size.

The Shitquinox is classic GM. Hard plastic everywhere so it's definitely not for dash strokers. The driver seat rubs the center console so it squeaks like crazy over bumps and turns. The steering wheel also rubs the steering column if you put enough lock in.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:04 pm
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:yeahok:

Which did you prefer, the Soulless or the Shitquinox?
Hmmm. Both are slugs but probably the Soulless due to its smaller size.

The Shitquinox is classic GM. Hard plastic everywhere so it's definitely not for dash strokers. The driver seat rubs the center console so it squeaks like crazy over bumps and turns. The steering wheel also rubs the steering column if you put enough lock in.
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:45 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:04 pm

Hmmm. Both are slugs but probably the Soulless due to its smaller size.

The Shitquinox is classic GM. Hard plastic everywhere so it's definitely not for dash strokers. The driver seat rubs the center console so it squeaks like crazy over bumps and turns. The steering wheel also rubs the steering column if you put enough lock in.
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Yes. I assume it's the lower rear plastic of the steering wheel rubbing the plastic of the steering column. Quality.

Listen to all that POWER in this 20-60 pull. I forgot to turn eco mode off though. It would probably unleash an additional 100hp.
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