rockstar143's '04 NBP progress thread (part deux continues after 6 year hiatus)
01-29-2012, 04:19 PM
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rotors are OEM...
my pads are ceramic autozone cmax golds front and rear. Lifetime warranty on pads INCLUDING WEAR! Can you imagine...and I've used the warranty...like, I've actually gone to autozone and turned in the box with the old ones and they give me brand new ones.
my pads are ceramic autozone cmax golds front and rear. Lifetime warranty on pads INCLUDING WEAR! Can you imagine...and I've used the warranty...like, I've actually gone to autozone and turned in the box with the old ones and they give me brand new ones.
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01-29-2012, 04:22 PM
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^^^ I thought Advance Auto Parts have the same deal on rotors and pads....guess i might look into some rotors and pads from Autozone....Thanks bro....
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01-29-2012, 06:24 PM
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Anytime Anil...
NO SIR...autozone is the ONLY one that offers the replacement including wear...the other ones are only on defects. I know it sounds nuts, but it works.
J.
This was also why I was not that tempted by the brakemotive group buy, he won't offer a discount on the rotor ALONE.
and I have ZERO need for the pads. Maybe I'll sell the pads as a package on the side.
NO SIR...autozone is the ONLY one that offers the replacement including wear...the other ones are only on defects. I know it sounds nuts, but it works.
J.
This was also why I was not that tempted by the brakemotive group buy, he won't offer a discount on the rotor ALONE.
and I have ZERO need for the pads. Maybe I'll sell the pads as a package on the side.
01-30-2012, 07:41 AM
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Wow nice buy Jeremy! Can't wait to see them on!
And I know how you feel about the car. You get something you want and you're happy with it for about 5 seconds. And about the A-Specs, you're lucky you can swap to something else. I'm stuck with mine, I don't even have stockies
And I know how you feel about the car. You get something you want and you're happy with it for about 5 seconds. And about the A-Specs, you're lucky you can swap to something else. I'm stuck with mine, I don't even have stockies
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01-30-2012, 10:16 AM
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rotors are OEM...
my pads are ceramic autozone cmax golds front and rear. Lifetime warranty on pads INCLUDING WEAR! Can you imagine...and I've used the warranty...like, I've actually gone to autozone and turned in the box with the old ones and they give me brand new ones.
my pads are ceramic autozone cmax golds front and rear. Lifetime warranty on pads INCLUDING WEAR! Can you imagine...and I've used the warranty...like, I've actually gone to autozone and turned in the box with the old ones and they give me brand new ones.
I actually used to work at Autozone too; and i thought the warranty was absurd lol. I couldn't believe it? Rotors only have 2 year warranty though; unless they changed since I worked there. They have lifetime warranty on almost all the parts behind the counter except electricals.
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01-30-2012, 10:19 AM
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didn't you guys say they are like $80 a set? even for a brembo car? either way i'm convinced. depending on price i may just buy them this week along with order my sway links since i'll 'be in there' already.
crap, i haven't removed the screws from my rotors yet since buying....i hope they aren't seized
crap, i haven't removed the screws from my rotors yet since buying....i hope they aren't seized
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01-30-2012, 12:27 PM
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baah....now the pads show a "limited lifetime warranty"
If a part fails during the warranty period shown on your receipt, bring the part to any AutoZone store and you will receive a replacement or refund. Warranty excludes damage caused by misuse, abuse, other faulty parts, improper installation or off-road, commercial or marine use. Warranties on replacement parts cover the unused portion of the original warranty or 90 days, whichever is longer. Warranties expire when you sell your vehicle.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY REPRESENTS THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF AUTOZONE, FOR ANY PART OR PRODUCT. AUTOZONE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AUTOZONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or exclusion or limitation on incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
All of AutoZone's parts, except those mentioned above, are covered by our Limited Warranty. The length of AutoZone's Limited Warranty varies with each part. To determine the length of the Warranty on your part, please look-up or search forParts or Accessories.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY REPRESENTS THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF AUTOZONE, FOR ANY PART OR PRODUCT. AUTOZONE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AUTOZONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or exclusion or limitation on incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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01-30-2012, 12:33 PM
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nah its always been that way. again i don't know if the stores changed the procedure; but if you go in and ask them how the warranty works have them explain it to you. if they say otherwise; say "well i've bought pads at other autozones and they covered them for wear as well?" 
then go crazy and ask to speak to their manager lol.
just kidding. but really the warranty has always been like that; at least that's what they told me to say to the customers.. and at any autozone;if you complain enough you'll get what you want.
i had one guy bring me a battery saying he had it under warranty; couldn't find under his name,number, anything. He probably got it from the junkyard for all i know; he complained,called corporate and corporate called us "give the customer the battery for free;charge it to the store and make sure it's put under his name this time..
then go crazy and ask to speak to their manager lol.just kidding. but really the warranty has always been like that; at least that's what they told me to say to the customers.. and at any autozone;if you complain enough you'll get what you want.
i had one guy bring me a battery saying he had it under warranty; couldn't find under his name,number, anything. He probably got it from the junkyard for all i know; he complained,called corporate and corporate called us "give the customer the battery for free;charge it to the store and make sure it's put under his name this time..
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01-30-2012, 12:36 PM
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^^^ hahaha thanks bro....i just called a local store and it is true....they cover wear despite the limited warranty....
perfect....girl is gonna get some new brakes LOL....
perfect....girl is gonna get some new brakes LOL....
01-30-2012, 12:43 PM
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Going up the chain of command is the key to getting anything done...telling the clerk you'll kick his azz doesn't do anything in the way of actual satisfaction!
I can attest to having used the replacement warranty about 2 months ago...and get this, my fiancee's 08 accord needs rear pads every 17K on the dot. So when I first changed them, they didn't offer the Cmax's...so they actually took back the ones I bought after one warranty replacement already and 3 years and let me pay the difference of $12 to upgrade her to cmax's. That day I also purchased her front pads and my rear pads to match...so I have cmax gold ceramics on front/rear of both our vehicles.
COst was between $55 and $62 for any of the sets. No brainer. 
Sean, get yourself something that can take a solid hit with a sledge hammer (I used one of my impact hammer extension, a 6" one for the 1/2" ratchet)...then place it directly on the head of your rotor screw (NOT on the rotor itself, obvi) and hit it 5 or six times with the 4lb sledge...or until you get a solid metal on metal direct hit. Then, the screw should come right out. I then put a little anti seize on that bad boy.
I can attest to having used the replacement warranty about 2 months ago...and get this, my fiancee's 08 accord needs rear pads every 17K on the dot. So when I first changed them, they didn't offer the Cmax's...so they actually took back the ones I bought after one warranty replacement already and 3 years and let me pay the difference of $12 to upgrade her to cmax's. That day I also purchased her front pads and my rear pads to match...so I have cmax gold ceramics on front/rear of both our vehicles.
COst was between $55 and $62 for any of the sets. No brainer. Sean, get yourself something that can take a solid hit with a sledge hammer (I used one of my impact hammer extension, a 6" one for the 1/2" ratchet)...then place it directly on the head of your rotor screw (NOT on the rotor itself, obvi) and hit it 5 or six times with the 4lb sledge...or until you get a solid metal on metal direct hit. Then, the screw should come right out. I then put a little anti seize on that bad boy.
01-30-2012, 01:20 PM
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^^^ veggie, you got a hookup at an auto store like firestone/tire plus/etc etc ?
I usually take it in for a rotate and balance (free) and ask the guy to break couple bolts for me and hand tighten them (i just buy that guy lunch).....this way i dont have to deal with seized bolts....i have had scenarios where the bolts have messed up my install and hence i take this route....
I usually take it in for a rotate and balance (free) and ask the guy to break couple bolts for me and hand tighten them (i just buy that guy lunch).....this way i dont have to deal with seized bolts....i have had scenarios where the bolts have messed up my install and hence i take this route....
01-30-2012, 01:40 PM
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Well, I haven't done the back...and obviously this is a Florida car but the whacking the screw heads with the sledge worked for me like a charm, on ALL the screws. Was super happy about that.
But yeah, if you can find someone to do it for you, that would be awesome too.
J.
Was super happy about that. But yeah, if you can find someone to do it for you, that would be awesome too.
J.
01-30-2012, 01:54 PM
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more than the screw J....
there are couple bolts that hold the caliper and wont budge coz of the salt and icy winters here....i had stripped a bolt once and an hour install took 5 hours....
since then i like to play it safe
remember the rule of thumb: "there will always be 1 bolt which will mess ur install"
there are couple bolts that hold the caliper and wont budge coz of the salt and icy winters here....i had stripped a bolt once and an hour install took 5 hours....
since then i like to play it safe
remember the rule of thumb: "there will always be 1 bolt which will mess ur install"
01-30-2012, 02:24 PM
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2014 Jeep SRT
01-30-2012, 02:27 PM
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^^^
01-30-2012, 02:50 PM
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ebelp...sorry but that reminded me of happy gilmore...
shooter: I eat pieces of sh*t like you for breakfast!
happy: you eat sh*t for breakfast!?!?
LOL...that was awesome.
I hadn't thought of that, Swoosh...actually, driver side caliper bolts were TOUGH to get off! I had to use my 650 ft/lb dual hammer impact gun on that badboy and i gots no rust!
shooter: I eat pieces of sh*t like you for breakfast!
happy: you eat sh*t for breakfast!?!?
LOL...that was awesome.
I hadn't thought of that, Swoosh...actually, driver side caliper bolts were TOUGH to get off! I had to use my 650 ft/lb dual hammer impact gun on that badboy and i gots no rust!
01-30-2012, 03:09 PM
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2014 Jeep SRT
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01-31-2012, 02:38 PM
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2014 Jeep SRT
01-31-2012, 05:43 PM
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^^^ next time use some tire shine dude...WTF
01-31-2012, 06:02 PM
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LOL...no kidding...these tres are gorgeous...the tread is sooo deep and the compound is soft. 2 things I noticed, instead of nylon belt, it's a rayon belt and they are made in the CZECH republic...uh oh...
Can't wait to get the wheels back on. Also, got a little something extra coming this go around too...should have done it long ago.
Can't wait to get the wheels back on. Also, got a little something extra coming this go around too...should have done it long ago.
01-31-2012, 10:28 PM
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Racer
Set aside all of the good reviews I've already ready, I can't wait to hear your review on those tires. I'll be browsing for some new ones in a few months after this "winter" in the midwest is over and had those Conti DW's on my list.
01-31-2012, 11:14 PM
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^^^ bro....for midwest winters, look into DWS....Steven Bell has em on his Type S and swears by em....
Also I got a hook up at Sams, text me for more details
Also I got a hook up at Sams, text me for more details
02-01-2012, 06:33 AM
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Matt, you're ambitious, I don't even let my fiancee ride around on them and they look great on her 8th gen accord coupe !!!
Shoeface, absolutely, man...check back in after they are installed and I'll give a little review on em. Just looking at them though, they look awesome. The 225/35/19 was being discontinued (the size, not tire) so tirerack had em for $105 per tire plus shipping. Not too shabby for 19's. If I love them, I'll probably stick with conti's from now on.
I'm guessing if he wants DW's and not DWS it's prolly cause he's got a winter set? Swoosh, you have a friggin hookup EVERYWHERE! Sam's has 19's? I don't think I've ever seen 19's at Bj's and costco?!
Shoeface, absolutely, man...check back in after they are installed and I'll give a little review on em. Just looking at them though, they look awesome. The 225/35/19 was being discontinued (the size, not tire) so tirerack had em for $105 per tire plus shipping. Not too shabby for 19's. If I love them, I'll probably stick with conti's from now on.
I'm guessing if he wants DW's and not DWS it's prolly cause he's got a winter set?
Swoosh, you have a friggin hookup EVERYWHERE! Sam's has 19's? I don't think I've ever seen 19's at Bj's and costco?!
02-01-2012, 07:00 AM
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So what's better, being cute and a girl and curbing, or a guy that doesn't curb.
hahahahahah...that had me laughing, my friend! I honestly need to get them refinished at some point...or I can refinish them a lot better this go around. they need it. Maybe I'm too anal.
hahahahahah...that had me laughing, my friend! I honestly need to get them refinished at some point...or I can refinish them a lot better this go around. they need it. Maybe I'm too anal.
02-01-2012, 09:40 AM
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^^^ summer needs dedicated summer setup....my spring/summer/fall setup has Firestone Firehawks....sexy ass tire.....
winter, this winter i didnt drive my car at all so i put on my old cheap fuzion's and parked her in 1 spot (those tires lasted me 45K....i got them for $150 installed (yes all 4)
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but Jer...you did a good thing going with DW's....i think you gonna like em
Sean, why didnt u like your DWS's....any particular reason....
Dave, check you Michelin Pilot Exalto....friggin awesome AS Tire....or if you dedicated winter, Blizzaks FTW
winter, this winter i didnt drive my car at all so i put on my old cheap fuzion's and parked her in 1 spot (those tires lasted me 45K....i got them for $150 installed (yes all 4)
)but Jer...you did a good thing going with DW's....i think you gonna like em
Sean, why didnt u like your DWS's....any particular reason....
Dave, check you Michelin Pilot Exalto....friggin awesome AS Tire....or if you dedicated winter, Blizzaks FTW
02-01-2012, 10:43 AM
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they just weren't up to par imho. this tire is about 1000x better and on paper is about the same design (silica, sorta performance based, supposed to be biased towards winter rather than summer)
nokian wr2-
but again, they don't hold up if it gets hot.
nokian wr2-
but again, they don't hold up if it gets hot.