Gordini
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It was a pleasure to meet you yesterday Ben and I enjoyed talking to you very much. I was so sorry to read about both your Nans mate. My thoughts are with you and your family. RIP Elsie.
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Thanks for the kind words and support guys. Means a lot.
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Thanks for the kind words and support guys. Means a lot.
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Chris
Bad cop
So sorry to hear that Ben.
You know all the guys are here should you need any help/support from your Clio brothers!
You know all the guys are here should you need any help/support from your Clio brothers!
Suspension update:
My cars in at TwoTechs. 6am start but no traffic on M25 so had time to hit the cafe beforehand
Then it all went downhill.
Another Clio Job was overrunning from yesterday so car didn't get on ramp until 10:30 which I only found out when I called them at 2pm for an update. Was told that n/s hub had cracked when forcing lower balljoint in! And they were just waiting to see if o/s hub was going to crack before they called me
I asked for prices on new hubs both sides as these already have lower ball joint in them. I can then sell on the balljoints I've already purchased to offset some of the cost of the new hubs. Would surely save labour on them not fussing with knackered hub?
Bottom line it's going to cost me another £400 on top, less what I get for selling 2 ball joints. Hopefully I can collect it Saturday morning.
Not great eh? But s**t happens
My cars in at TwoTechs. 6am start but no traffic on M25 so had time to hit the cafe beforehand
Then it all went downhill.
Another Clio Job was overrunning from yesterday so car didn't get on ramp until 10:30 which I only found out when I called them at 2pm for an update. Was told that n/s hub had cracked when forcing lower balljoint in! And they were just waiting to see if o/s hub was going to crack before they called me
I asked for prices on new hubs both sides as these already have lower ball joint in them. I can then sell on the balljoints I've already purchased to offset some of the cost of the new hubs. Would surely save labour on them not fussing with knackered hub?
Bottom line it's going to cost me another £400 on top, less what I get for selling 2 ball joints. Hopefully I can collect it Saturday morning.
Not great eh? But s**t happens
Thanks mate.Sorry to hear of your loss dude.
Think of the shiny new parts to replace the crappy old hubs though. That's what I always focus on when I get unexpected bills.
Yep I'm happy with new hubs, balljoints, top mounts, springs etc..
Just finding the way of telling the wife the hard bit:excited:
Need to grow a pair...
The Clio curse haha
Difficult situation you're in Micah
They are great blokes Matt and Terry so won't harp on. But they do seem overstretched by their workload.
My setback has cost someone their spot tomorrow now and so on. Probably see you there Monday Micah
Won't be much left to replace at this rate... I'll be rolling in a new 197 lol
197 v2
Going to feel that way for sure Ben. Dont admire the bill your facing. Bet its going to be amazing to drive though. Front-end is going to be factory-fresh.....and more !
Age Jimmy unfortunately mate. I've just seen the part and it was a tiny little crack but I don't like chancing things and nor do the garage so I choose new hubs both sides. They were in a bit of a state so happy enough to refresh the whole lot whilst it was on a ramp.
Couple of quick pics of the new stance. I'm Totally knackered after battling round the M25 for 2 hours.
Car feels planted. Love the lowered height. Will go for a test drive Sunday and give my full verdict then!
Car feels planted. Love the lowered height. Will go for a test drive Sunday and give my full verdict then!
Jimmy
Good cop
Ah ok, got ya. I guess that's the problem as these cars get older, especially the suspension components.
The stance looks superb Ben, loving it! And those wheels...
