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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Twisdit
i didnt mean to, this thread has gotten long and i only remember reading his description on the first 1-2 page and it sounded familar.
Did his mugen car look worse in person or did the picture pretty much summed it up.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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^ should I call him?
Ill do it I swear!!
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by CarrieLynn
^ should I call him?
Ill do it I swear!!
awww carrie you are going to call me. I am flattered.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by anarchy[sear]
awww carrie you are going to call me. I am flattered.
lol not you silly, the guy that fkd up Eric's car and was stupid enough to post his phone # on azine
who does that?
I really wanna call this guy!!

But yea, i'd call you too!
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CarrieLynn
^ should I call him?
Ill do it I swear!!
I triple dog dare you
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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lmfaooooo
i really dont think you guys understand that ill do it

Fk it, im puttin his car on CL
hold please..........
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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^ tfu.. lol.. I'd never mess with Carrie's car... reminds me of another Carrie..
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Old Jul 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)..
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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wow sorry to hear. im glad your ok and that it just happened at low speeds and not while your on the freeway
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Old Jul 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?
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Old Jul 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.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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wow this is crazy...hope it gets fixed!
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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glad you are fine. as others said, cars can be repaired. Keep us posted.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CarrieLynn
lmfaooooo
i really dont think you guys understand that ill do it

Fk it, im puttin his car on CL
hold please..........
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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Old Jul 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 footswear::tantr um:

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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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^ that's a goddam foot and 1 inch. DAYUM.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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You know what they say about guys with big feet......





























BIG SHOES.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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^ something like that



Hey. Shouldn't you be studying?

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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonlord
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!
Thanks Steve! Yeah it's always nice to have one technician that you can always go to. I miss NOPI! That was really cool when you drove all the way down to ATL for that show.


Originally Posted by chill_dog
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.
Thanks Jack. Justin's got something coming for him.

Originally Posted by PhillyxMartin
fuck it I say you let things cool down for now and when your ready set his car on fire. Glad your safe
Something like that might happen.

Originally Posted by rockstar143
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.
Yeah man some of us just learn from multiple mistakes. Thanks for the comments! Karma will come through.

Originally Posted by Blazing GT
wow..just wow...eric...I was a big fan of your TL...but this guy must be insane...

you are a cool dude for just smh at his picture messages. I found that quite hilarious...

Everything will be back to normal in a jippy...haha...

good luck
haha thanks for the words bro. Yeah this dude has done lost his head. I just looked at his picture messages and was like...man this guy is out of control.

Originally Posted by alexSU
He can sell his honda/mugen/TL/whatever it has become and pay up. I would honestly go to a lawyer and see what he say's. Maybe you have a real good case for getting your money back and having "this guy" pay for the damages that just happened.
There are a few options to think about. We'll see which one works the best.

Originally Posted by Majofo
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..
hhaha i would love to see someone K.O. this dude for me. Thanks bro.

Originally Posted by BLACKURA_NY
+1 for Excelerate... aside from my local mechanic, nobody else touches my car but him
Yeah Josh has got a lot of experience under his belt, especially with these cars.

Originally Posted by grenas17
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...
Thanks man, yeah it could have been much worse.

Originally Posted by anarchy[sear]
In the great words of our dearly banned friend 3.slow from bodymore, "POP POP POP Crack ass honkey". Hope karma kicks this kid straight in the balls.
hahaha.

Originally Posted by Twisdit
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..
Thanks man. Yes, that guy caused the destruction in the picture on page one.

Originally Posted by anarchy[sear]
I feel bad for you that you had to endure that.
Thanks bro.


Originally Posted by lilsid112
wow sorry to hear. im glad your ok and that it just happened at low speeds and not while your on the freeway
Thanks!..me too. Would have been bad for sure.

Originally Posted by bukjoe15
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?
I believe the bolt wasn't tightened as far as it needed to go and the cotter pin was never installed.

Originally Posted by lights
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.
DANG! I'm glad you weren't on the highway. It's scary isn't it?!

Originally Posted by coykiam
wow this is crazy...hope it gets fixed!
Thanks!...it's now fixed!

Originally Posted by enigmaos


glad you are fine. as others said, cars can be repaired. Keep us posted.
Me too, thanks.

Originally Posted by Silva-type-s
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 footswear::tantr um:
That would have been one bloody sphincter. hahahaha.
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Old Jul 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.
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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^ glad you rolling again man
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Silva-type-s
^ glad you rolling again man
thanks brother. It felt good to drive her again. Other than the fact i had to take a damn shit on the way home from Acura. hahaha
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Old Jul 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.

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
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Old Jul 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
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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glad to see your TL running again Eric! cant wait to see what you have in store for justin
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Old Jul 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/
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Old Jul 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.
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
Glad you're back in business. As for the ride home...

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254302
Wow that story was freakin hilarious.. Ive had that happen to me.. but I had a huge hill that I could hide behind.. but my gf and cousin were in the car laughing their heads off..
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Old Jul 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
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Old Jul 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
Hahahaha that was hilarious
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Old Jul 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.
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Old Jul 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...
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by stillhere153
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...
Every time I get polluted I drop XYZ and relieve myself anywhere.. I don't remember ever doing so but I am told of my antics afterward.. I'm guessing by your ability to drive and focus to use the restroom.. you didn't drink enough. lol.. at least it was #1 & not #2..
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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dude...i hope you write novels for a living...cause that was the most creative and well worded story I've read in a while.
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Old Jul 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
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Sucks Bro.
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Old Jul 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.
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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I am glad you are OK and that you ride is rolling again.
If this individual that made this terrible work on your car is back in the FORUM dont forget about "KARMA" its a bitch.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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yep you made a helluva mistake, but i'm glad you're ok and your wdp is back on the road

out of curiousity is it that one dude that has the mugen lic. plates???
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Old Aug 8, 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.
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