NE Off-Topic (Catching you bench on fire and other randomness)

Rachel · 07-14-2010, 07:33 PM

On a different subject....
Got my hood release fixed last saturday, and NOW my left rear taillight running light is out. Tried swapping bulbs and sockets to no avail. There's a short somewhere in there, so gotta take it in again. Boo.

m_thompson · 07-15-2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rachel

On a different subject....
Got my hood release fixed last saturday, and NOW my left rear taillight running light is out. Tried swapping bulbs and sockets to no avail. There's a short somewhere in there, so gotta take it in again. Boo.

There is a problem with the tail light gaskets off-gassing something corrosive and damaging the tail lights.

http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B630310g.htm

arrutled · 07-15-2010, 09:14 AM

dang

and 1 · 07-15-2010, 11:58 AM

i'm printing that one off and putting it in my glovebox, just in case...

Bdh821 · 07-15-2010, 01:16 PM

I noticed yesterday while Buffing my 3rd brake light is cracked along the whole top. Warranty covered?

and 1 · 07-15-2010, 02:19 PM

yup, i've had mine taken care of twice already!

edit: we're sorry brian, but you have an intake, so that non-bmw approved modification definitely caused the crack. go fvck yourself

Rachel · 07-16-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by m_thompson

There is a problem with the tail light gaskets off-gassing something corrosive and damaging the tail lights.

http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/...p/B630310g.htm

Figures it's covered under the new vehicle warranty, which I'm no longer in.

m_thompson · 07-17-2010, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rachel

Figures it's covered under the new vehicle warranty, which I'm no longer in.

Your dealer can cover a limited amount of out of warranty repairs as a "courtesy". You should try to argue that since this is a safety issue they should cover it as a courtesy. You may end up paying for labor, but getting the parts for free.

Rachel · 07-17-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by m_thompson

Your dealer can cover a limited amount of out of warranty repairs as a "courtesy". You should try to argue that since this is a safety issue they should cover it as a courtesy. You may end up paying for labor, but getting the parts for free.

Thanks, I'll see what I can do.

Rachel · 07-17-2010, 01:31 PM

Turns out apart from the service bulletin... there's an active campaign.... Which means replaced at no charge!

and 1 · 07-19-2010, 09:40 AM

everyone have a good weekend? i spent a lot of mine playing with my new flex....got 3 more coworkers cued up for detail jobs

m_thompson · 07-19-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by and 1

everyone have a good weekend? i spent a lot of mine playing with my new flex....got 3 more coworkers cued up for detail jobs

I keep looking at the Porter Cable. Is the Flex worth the extra cost?

Bdh821 · 07-19-2010, 01:06 PM

I have griots 6" random. No complaints what so ever

and 1 · 07-20-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by m_thompson

I keep looking at the Porter Cable. Is the Flex worth the extra cost?

i dunno cuz i've only used each one once, about 4 months apart. liked the both tho, fwiw

arrutled · 07-20-2010, 03:17 PM

Well.....Its Official. I am a Second Class Fireman. passed the written exam with a 94.5 and passed the oral exam this afternoon!! wahoo!!!

I got 1900 BHP at my fingertips, scary huh?

and 1 · 07-21-2010, 07:37 AM

nice work andy

1900bhp?? jeez how are you gonna put all that down?

arrutled · 07-21-2010, 01:00 PM

Direzza star specs in 500/100/5 size shoes

ML · 07-21-2010, 03:00 PM

So that's a 500 mm wide Star Spec with a 500 mm tall side wall mounted on 5 inch rims?

arrutled · 07-21-2010, 03:13 PM

hell yeah.

BlackjackMulligan · 07-21-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by and 1

everyone have a good weekend? i spent a lot of mine playing with my new flex....got 3 more coworkers cued up for detail jobs

I got the flex out today, working on the new Benz....can't wait until it's done

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Originally Posted by m_thompson

I keep looking at the Porter Cable. Is the Flex worth the extra cost?

I had the Griots, which is a nice machine, but I stepped up to the Flex and sold the Griots and I have no regrets. It's much, much more powerful- but not to the extent that you can do any damage to your paint. It's just much easier to correct with because of the additional power. I'd highly recommend it.

Bdh821 · 07-21-2010, 04:24 PM

My griots sucks?

larryn · 07-21-2010, 06:14 PM

Congrats Andy!!

Btw, I would like to try the flex some time, but I like my Porter Cable. We should to a detail day and attack cars together, 3 or 4 polishers going at the same time...

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07-15-2010, 01:16 PM	#1193
Bdh821 Major 44 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2021 M550i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	I noticed yesterday while Buffing my 3rd brake light is cracked along the whole top. Warranty covered?
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and 1 winter mode 62 Rep 2,057 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somerville, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [7.50]	yup, i've had mine taken care of twice already! edit: we're sorry brian, but you have an intake, so that non-bmw approved modification definitely caused the crack. go fvck yourself __________________ 88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport 08 135: because streetcar
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07-17-2010, 01:31 PM	#1198
Rachel Dangerous Curves 94 Rep 1,148 Posts Drives: better than the boys ;) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shirley, MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 Ducati 848EVO [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	Turns out apart from the service bulletin... there's an active campaign.... Which means replaced at no charge! __________________
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07-19-2010, 01:06 PM	#1201
Bdh821 Major 44 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2021 M550i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (3)	I have griots 6" random. No complaints what so ever
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07-20-2010, 03:17 PM	#1203
arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Well.....Its Official. I am a Second Class Fireman. passed the written exam with a 94.5 and passed the oral exam this afternoon!! wahoo!!! I got 1900 BHP at my fingertips, scary huh? __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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07-21-2010, 07:37 AM	#1204
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arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	Direzza star specs in 500/100/5 size shoes __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Congrats Andy!! Btw, I would like to try the flex some time, but I like my Porter Cable. We should to a detail day and attack cars together, 3 or 4 polishers going at the same time...
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