I made one hell of a mistake.
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07-16-2009, 03:58 PM
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^ tfu.. lol.. I'd never mess with Carrie's car... reminds me of another Carrie.. 
07-16-2009, 04:42 PM
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well... did you change your mind? lol.. Someone should put a CL ad for services -> car repair.. post his comment & number .. then post a picture of Eric's ride (before & after)..
07-16-2009, 07:40 PM
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I'm sorry to hear that Eric
OH CRAP I'm SCARED!! Last Friday I changed my axle, and I used the same HONDA technique that this guy used. The reason why I said Honda Technique is because I know 5 Friends that work for Acura and Honda. For some reason I always have been tough (by them) to beat the shit out of the lower control arm so the joint would pop out!!
I have been doing that every time I change axles, but nothing happens. But this was the first time I have changed an axle on a TL, and I’m scared that the same thing is going to happen.
My question is, did he not tighten the bolt down and put the cotter pin back in, or was it a defect in the joint?
OH CRAP I'm SCARED!! Last Friday I changed my axle, and I used the same HONDA technique that this guy used. The reason why I said Honda Technique is because I know 5 Friends that work for Acura and Honda. For some reason I always have been tough (by them) to beat the shit out of the lower control arm so the joint would pop out!!
I have been doing that every time I change axles, but nothing happens. But this was the first time I have changed an axle on a TL, and I’m scared that the same thing is going to happen.
My question is, did he not tighten the bolt down and put the cotter pin back in, or was it a defect in the joint?
07-16-2009, 08:25 PM
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eric,
same thing happened to me on my accord coupe too few years back....
it happened right after i got off the hwy!! i'm glad i'm still alive. i wouldn't want this snap on me on the hwy.
it just gave up on me, nothing was done or modified too.
sorry to hear what happened to your TL.
same thing happened to me on my accord coupe too few years back....
it happened right after i got off the hwy!! i'm glad i'm still alive. i wouldn't want this snap on me on the hwy.
it just gave up on me, nothing was done or modified too.
sorry to hear what happened to your TL.
07-16-2009, 10:17 PM
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ur puttin that black tl on CL?..... they'll probably delete ur post and send you an email sayin that CL is not a junkyard
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07-16-2009, 10:24 PM
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i actually went to sleep thinking about this...... now that i think about it i would have fucked him up and then take my jail time after the cops remove my left foot from his ass and i'm 6 1" and wear a size 13 so thats a lot of foot
swear::tantr um:
swear::tantr um:
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07-21-2009, 07:11 PM
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DAMN Eric! Just read the whole thread. I am just thankful that you are OK and the PERFECT ride is repairable. It would be a sad day to lose another MEGA TL (Blackura TL RIP). That is why I am VERY anal about who works on mine. Found a tech at my dealer who personally explains everything to me. I request him to work on my car every time. Good luck with your future "endevours" on dealing with the banned member.
And if you all haven't met Eric, you couldn't meet a nicer person. I met Eric at NOPI Nationals in Atlanta in 2007 and he is the top class of AZ folk!
And if you all haven't met Eric, you couldn't meet a nicer person. I met Eric at NOPI Nationals in Atlanta in 2007 and he is the top class of AZ folk!
Keep your head up, Eric. And while most people, including myself, don't understand your non-aggressive nature, in the end, you're better off for it. The last thing you need is assault charges on top of a $2k bill (on top of the $1.2k bill 
). When you tally the two bills, it might be worth a trip to civil court, although you would probably have a hard time collecting any judgement since he doesn't have a job.
). When you tally the two bills, it might be worth a trip to civil court, although you would probably have a hard time collecting any judgement since he doesn't have a job.Sorry to hear you're going through this...I can't even post all the disappointments and lessons learned over the years from trusting and repeatedly letting people rip me off. Now, I have learned from the past and don't look forward to all I still need to learn in the future! I guess it keeps it interesting. The guy is jobless...probably somewhat friendless...karma gave this guy a cash advance. Just do your thing...fix it and move on.
Take care and good luck with getting it back on the road!
J.
Take care and good luck with getting it back on the road!
J.
wow.. This guy has cost you thousands.. you were so nice to him.. what a douchebag.. I can't believe he removed your driveshaft to remove your 3rd Cat.. and didn't even mount it back correctly, yet says "its fine".. what an asshole. I would have K.O.'d this mofo. Glad you're okay..
Wow Eric, I just read the story and I am at loss of words.
Like everyone else said, I am really glad to hear that this didn't happen as you were on the freeway or driving with your girlfriend.
Its unfortunate that he wont come forward and at least to offer help pay for at least SOME of the damage.
Hopefully everything gets sorted out, your gets fixed, and then once again you will reign supreme.
Don't worry about that guy, Karma is a b*tch. What goes around, comes around...
Like everyone else said, I am really glad to hear that this didn't happen as you were on the freeway or driving with your girlfriend.
Its unfortunate that he wont come forward and at least to offer help pay for at least SOME of the damage.
Hopefully everything gets sorted out, your gets fixed, and then once again you will reign supreme.
Don't worry about that guy, Karma is a b*tch. What goes around, comes around...
i know im late n all, soo many pages in so little time.. sorry to hear what happened to your car man. Glad youre alright and the car is repairable. as always, u live n learn.
BTW, just to clear things up.. this guy is the murdered out "mugen" tl with the gutted interior? if so.. i met this guy at the skyline meet this spring..
BTW, just to clear things up.. this guy is the murdered out "mugen" tl with the gutted interior? if so.. i met this guy at the skyline meet this spring..
Thanks bro.
I'm sorry to hear that Eric
OH CRAP I'm SCARED!! Last Friday I changed my axle, and I used the same HONDA technique that this guy used. The reason why I said Honda Technique is because I know 5 Friends that work for Acura and Honda. For some reason I always have been tough (by them) to beat the shit out of the lower control arm so the joint would pop out!!
I have been doing that every time I change axles, but nothing happens. But this was the first time I have changed an axle on a TL, and I’m scared that the same thing is going to happen.
My question is, did he not tighten the bolt down and put the cotter pin back in, or was it a defect in the joint?
OH CRAP I'm SCARED!! Last Friday I changed my axle, and I used the same HONDA technique that this guy used. The reason why I said Honda Technique is because I know 5 Friends that work for Acura and Honda. For some reason I always have been tough (by them) to beat the shit out of the lower control arm so the joint would pop out!!
I have been doing that every time I change axles, but nothing happens. But this was the first time I have changed an axle on a TL, and I’m scared that the same thing is going to happen.
My question is, did he not tighten the bolt down and put the cotter pin back in, or was it a defect in the joint?
eric,
same thing happened to me on my accord coupe too few years back....
it happened right after i got off the hwy!! i'm glad i'm still alive. i wouldn't want this snap on me on the hwy.
it just gave up on me, nothing was done or modified too.
sorry to hear what happened to your TL.
same thing happened to me on my accord coupe too few years back....
it happened right after i got off the hwy!! i'm glad i'm still alive. i wouldn't want this snap on me on the hwy.
it just gave up on me, nothing was done or modified too.
sorry to hear what happened to your TL.
Thanks!...it's now fixed!
That would have been one bloody sphincter. hahahaha.
07-21-2009, 07:15 PM
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The TL is now mobile, thanks to Hendrick Acura and one of their certified technicians. I will now fix the bumper tab and swap the fender with the one off the auto TL.
It basically cost about the same as the passenger side, which was $1,187.
It basically cost about the same as the passenger side, which was $1,187.
07-21-2009, 07:20 PM
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07-21-2009, 07:39 PM
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Eric I'm glad you got your beauty up and running again. I still can't believe what happened. I guess not everybody was taught when younger to take responsibility for their actions
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Btw, there is talk brewing in the Southeast Region threads of a possible East Coast version of AcuraFest since the West Coast one was baller as hell. You should check it out and throw your input in there
.Btw, there is talk brewing in the Southeast Region threads of a possible East Coast version of AcuraFest since the West Coast one was baller as hell. You should check it out and throw your input in there
07-21-2009, 08:14 PM
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hope you aint shit an intestine... and also keep receipts and get yourself a lawyer... this belongs in a court room... at first I thought small claims court... but now I know its def NOT
07-22-2009, 08:41 AM
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Glad you're back in business. As for the ride home...
https://acurazine.com/forums/acurazines-hall-fame-284/gamble-254302/
https://acurazine.com/forums/acurazines-hall-fame-284/gamble-254302/
07-22-2009, 12:05 PM
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Now it is time to get some of your parts back from him and make sure you take that little chines take out box while your at it.
07-22-2009, 12:14 PM
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Glad you're back in business. As for the ride home...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254302
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254302
07-22-2009, 12:39 PM
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damn Eric, everyone was telling me about this at the meet out here and i was like " wait, ERIC let someone work on his car??? you must have the story backwards..."
then they told me how the car was sitting and i knew exactly where some1 f'd up.
glad you are ok and getting it cleared up
then they told me how the car was sitting and i knew exactly where some1 f'd up.
glad you are ok and getting it cleared up
07-22-2009, 01:05 PM
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Glad you're back in business. As for the ride home...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254302
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254302
07-22-2009, 01:10 PM
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Glad to see your car's back on the road. I dont think you should have too much trouble getting your money back. Then you can get back to doing what you do with that beauty.
07-24-2009, 04:05 AM
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wow that story was hilarious... similar happend to me... I had a couple jack and cokes wit my college buddies... well honestly it was more than a couple... then I get on the highway thinking its 10pm this will be deserted, i get about a mile northbound, and the shit gets dead fucking still... I had to pee by about the 5th minute of standstill traffic...
long story short I made it to my door, as I almost inserted the key in the hole, the damn key fell, I wasn't all the way sobber so I don't really remember how bad it was to piss on myself...
long story short I made it to my door, as I almost inserted the key in the hole, the damn key fell, I wasn't all the way sobber so I don't really remember how bad it was to piss on myself...
07-24-2009, 09:42 AM
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wow that story was hilarious... similar happend to me... I had a couple jack and cokes wit my college buddies... well honestly it was more than a couple... then I get on the highway thinking its 10pm this will be deserted, i get about a mile northbound, and the shit gets dead fucking still... I had to pee by about the 5th minute of standstill traffic...
long story short I made it to my door, as I almost inserted the key in the hole, the damn key fell, I wasn't all the way sobber so I don't really remember how bad it was to piss on myself...
long story short I made it to my door, as I almost inserted the key in the hole, the damn key fell, I wasn't all the way sobber so I don't really remember how bad it was to piss on myself...
07-24-2009, 10:31 AM
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Hey Eric, since your car is up and running, do you think you can make it to the Mid-Atlantic AZ Meet on Aug 1st?? 
, its gonna be a blast and I have never seen your car in person!! Make it out dude!!
Thank god to the technicians, little do they know they worked on the hottest, baddest, sweetest TL ever created
, its gonna be a blast and I have never seen your car in person!! Make it out dude!! Thank god to the technicians, little do they know they worked on the hottest, baddest, sweetest TL ever created
07-26-2009, 03:32 PM
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wow thats fast work on your car! glad to hear its up and running again. was he even a certified technician when u let him work on your car =p
i remember my ricer days =[ i still miss my rice mobile with my prelude but he went out and beyond. i remember seeing his post. he had the front bumper with the honda emblem and the center caps on his wheels said mugen right which was the stock wheels? his car is no par to yours.
i remember my ricer days =[ i still miss my rice mobile with my prelude but he went out and beyond. i remember seeing his post. he had the front bumper with the honda emblem and the center caps on his wheels said mugen right which was the stock wheels? his car is no par to yours.
08-08-2009, 01:35 AM
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I don't mean to go on a tangent, but a good way to prevent to have to risk "the gamble" is to squeeze 4 red spots around your bellybutton. There is some nerve there that relaxes your stomach. I just use my thumbs and index fingers squeeze the bottom, the top, and the sides until they're red. It should look like a diamond. It works everytime. This usually holds it an hour or two.
Sorry Eric. I'd hate for that to happen to anybody.
Sorry Eric. I'd hate for that to happen to anybody.