infected's Coupe
06-19-2009, 03:52 AM
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My first professional photoshoot ever! I am extremely happy with how everything turned out and a big thanks goes out to Eymeric for taking the shots.
Enjoi..
Enjoi..
...always love a good rolling shot.
08-13-2009, 03:19 AM
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Update on the Sparco's... I was screwed over in more ways than I could imagine. Where do I even start?
The seats came in and both seats had the adjustment knob broken on both sides. They told me it's a common issue and they'll have a new knob ready for me the next day. The knob comes but they miss the adapter so I have to wait again. By the time everything comes and I start to take a good look at the adjustment knob, there is no way to fit the adapter on unless it is from factory. The metal connecting rod has a hammered head on one side and is crimped on the end to keep the adjustment knob from going too far into the seat or too far out which it would fall off.
I place the seats side by side under the sun and immediately notice they are mis-matched. One seat is obviously worn to a faded blackish brown color while the other looks fine. To be honest I think the wear marks were sweat stains...
Either way at this point both seats must be replaced.
The sliders come and I get two. Two as in one left rail and one right rail for one side only. I don't know how anyone can screw up an order for a set of two rails when I am ordering two seats and they send me exactly two rails for one side only.
The wait continues for another set of sliders.
I have been doing a lot of research into seat bases for the Coupe and came across Wedge Engineering. They claim to have a bracket availalbe for the W203. Sparco also claims to have a bracket for the W203 Coupe so I decided to keep things simple and order from Sparco. I was originally told the bases would arrive in 3 weeks but in the end it takes 3 months. The real kick in the ***** was when I open the package and saw the big Wedge Engineering sticker on the Sparco bases. I knew at that point they've messed up big time and I waited 3 months for bases meant for the sedan when I have stressed countless times with them that the sedan and coupe are different.
To top things off, the adapters I ordered for height adjustability were nowhere to be seen. Turns out they forgot to order them even though I paid for it.
Also, the reason why I had to wait 3 months for the wrong seat bases was because they missed my order for two production runs. Each production run usually takes 3-4 weeks. They finally remembered to put in my order for the third production run thus I had to wait 3 months when I would call to ask every week.
By now I've already lost all patience with the project. The only reason I placed the order was because I was told everything would be available in 3 weeks. In the end I waited 3 months and was more than patient with them.
It was clear they did not have the ability to meet my needs so I took everything back for a full refund and they had the gall to tell me they are not allowed to give me a refund until they have approval from Sparco so I will have to wait a few more days.
I got my money back that day.
For more good news, in the end I did manage to fit the airbag sensor into the Sparoc seat. The question Tommy raised about whether or not the cusion would interfere with the sensor is beyond me because I never got to install the seat.
I was also fortunate enough to be able to pull some strings with the dealership and return the airbag sensor when I wasn't supposed to. Usually they're picky about special order parts.
All in all, it was a good experience and a lesson learned. I will never return to Tunerworks.
For one of the largest tuner shops in western Canada, I'm disappointed they can't deal with something as simple as a pair of seats. I guess I'm not the business man so what do I know?
The seats came in and both seats had the adjustment knob broken on both sides. They told me it's a common issue and they'll have a new knob ready for me the next day. The knob comes but they miss the adapter so I have to wait again. By the time everything comes and I start to take a good look at the adjustment knob, there is no way to fit the adapter on unless it is from factory. The metal connecting rod has a hammered head on one side and is crimped on the end to keep the adjustment knob from going too far into the seat or too far out which it would fall off.
I place the seats side by side under the sun and immediately notice they are mis-matched. One seat is obviously worn to a faded blackish brown color while the other looks fine. To be honest I think the wear marks were sweat stains...
Either way at this point both seats must be replaced.
The sliders come and I get two. Two as in one left rail and one right rail for one side only. I don't know how anyone can screw up an order for a set of two rails when I am ordering two seats and they send me exactly two rails for one side only.
The wait continues for another set of sliders.
I have been doing a lot of research into seat bases for the Coupe and came across Wedge Engineering. They claim to have a bracket availalbe for the W203. Sparco also claims to have a bracket for the W203 Coupe so I decided to keep things simple and order from Sparco. I was originally told the bases would arrive in 3 weeks but in the end it takes 3 months. The real kick in the ***** was when I open the package and saw the big Wedge Engineering sticker on the Sparco bases. I knew at that point they've messed up big time and I waited 3 months for bases meant for the sedan when I have stressed countless times with them that the sedan and coupe are different.
To top things off, the adapters I ordered for height adjustability were nowhere to be seen. Turns out they forgot to order them even though I paid for it.
Also, the reason why I had to wait 3 months for the wrong seat bases was because they missed my order for two production runs. Each production run usually takes 3-4 weeks. They finally remembered to put in my order for the third production run thus I had to wait 3 months when I would call to ask every week.
By now I've already lost all patience with the project. The only reason I placed the order was because I was told everything would be available in 3 weeks. In the end I waited 3 months and was more than patient with them.
It was clear they did not have the ability to meet my needs so I took everything back for a full refund and they had the gall to tell me they are not allowed to give me a refund until they have approval from Sparco so I will have to wait a few more days.
I got my money back that day.
For more good news, in the end I did manage to fit the airbag sensor into the Sparoc seat. The question Tommy raised about whether or not the cusion would interfere with the sensor is beyond me because I never got to install the seat.
I was also fortunate enough to be able to pull some strings with the dealership and return the airbag sensor when I wasn't supposed to. Usually they're picky about special order parts.
All in all, it was a good experience and a lesson learned. I will never return to Tunerworks.
For one of the largest tuner shops in western Canada, I'm disappointed they can't deal with something as simple as a pair of seats. I guess I'm not the business man so what do I know?
08-13-2009, 03:26 AM
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Enough with the bickering! Time to MODIFY!!!
Picked up the sway bar kit from Eibach and Remus sport label exhaust.
The front didn't have too much of a difference.
The rear was HUGE!
Finally a drone-free system.
I'm extremely impressed with the quality from Remus. I was afraid the car would sound raspy after installing the Remus with the Kleemann header but I was wrong. There is absolutely no rasp and I would say it roars only slightly more than the stock muffler.
Picked up the sway bar kit from Eibach and Remus sport label exhaust.
The front didn't have too much of a difference.
The rear was HUGE!
Finally a drone-free system.
I'm extremely impressed with the quality from Remus. I was afraid the car would sound raspy after installing the Remus with the Kleemann header but I was wrong. There is absolutely no rasp and I would say it roars only slightly more than the stock muffler.
08-13-2009, 09:53 AM
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it took mine a couple weeks to really settle and resonate properly, but now its great.
every get a chance to install those seats?
how much was the eibach? i'm thinking of selling my amg sways and stepping it up.
08-13-2009, 11:17 AM
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The only annoyance with the Eibachs is that you have to be very careful going over anything uneven - there is no real isolation between the two sides anymore.
08-13-2009, 02:02 PM
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You should - we did a joint install when I put on my Eibachs and young did his amgs - the add'l thickness was impressive. And don't forget the factoring of a thicker bar - it may not be too much thicker in front, but it factors into a much stiffer chassis.
The only annoyance with the Eibachs is that you have to be very careful going over anything uneven - there is no real isolation between the two sides anymore.
The only annoyance with the Eibachs is that you have to be very careful going over anything uneven - there is no real isolation between the two sides anymore.
infected: notice any differences in the ride?
08-13-2009, 05:04 PM
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hey terence car looks sick in person man so clean....had fun meeting up with you and your friends too bad we couldn'd find a place for some photos...
