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***CrimsonRockett*** · 12-08-2008, 11:22 AM

Stop posting in here telling me this thread is against the rules.

It's been Admin Approved.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aa87

If the prices are low, what can you expect honestly.

True, but I was a good friend of Mike. He told me he was in need of work.

I told him the Z was going to be daily driven and seen everywhere. Free advertisement pretty much. Recommend all my friends/family to him for more work.

So, he knew how important this was.

He quoted us cheap because of this.

Obviously, we were fucked over and shit went south.

Like I've stated several times, we've learned our lesson in this.

Everything will be fixed shortly and all will be back to normal.

Mi Beardo es Loco · 12-08-2008, 03:33 PM

seriously, does anyone expect rat poison in their 39cent cheeseburger because it's under a buck? Prices don't matter, what was promised was promised and if the job wasn't done up to expectations then the shop should be held liable.

Soooshi · 12-08-2008, 10:32 PM

Not a Review! Now Admin Approved!

I do like seeing the work done by AngryPanda. Can we change the title to something less REVIEW sounding?

Like "AngryPanda saves the day!" or some shit?

*bardabe* · 12-08-2008, 10:33 PM

^^^ im with Sochcheat

*edit* definitely not a review

***CrimsonRockett*** · 12-09-2008, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soooshi

Not a Review! Now Admin Approved!

I do like seeing the work done by AngryPanda. Can we change the title to something less REVIEW sounding?

Like "AngryPanda saves the day!" or some shit?

You do have a point. So....done.

Since we're waiting on Brian's Insurance to respond to his claim, Angry Panda can't do much work on it other than fitting the body kit and repairing the passenger side door.

Hopefully, they'll respond soon so David at Angry Panda can start prepping the car for a full new color change.

*PBucch* · 12-09-2008, 10:39 AM

no way youre giong to get what youre looking for, imho.

Why not buy a better quality kit to start with?

*serris* · 12-09-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBucch

no way youre giong to get what youre looking for, imho.

Could you post reasons why you think this? (FYI, I am just trying to get money for the cost of repairs to the way the car was BEFORE I took it to Mike and maybe even a refund for his work. As for painting the new kit, fitting it, etc. I am paying for that out of my own pocket)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBucch

Why not buy a better quality kit to start with?

I bought an Origin kit. I heard a lot of good things about them on these forums. Apparently I was proven wrong. I guess it is like what people said on the Z forums. It is hard to find a good fitting kit unless you spend 1k+ and even then, it doesn't fit 100%.

xtheenderx · 12-09-2008, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

You do have a point. So....done.

Since we're waiting on Brian's Insurance to respond to his claim, Angry Panda can't do much work on it other than fitting the body kit and repairing the passenger side door.

Hopefully, they'll respond soon so David at Angry Panda can start prepping the car for a full new color change.

Yikes! did u guys ever have the option of getting a lawyer/representative for the insurance claim? Kinda like Larry H. Parker

I kno it mite be of a hassle but i've gone through a couple claims myself through a lawyer and they make all the difference in compensations...

***CrimsonRockett*** · 12-09-2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBucch

no way youre giong to get what youre looking for, imho.

Why not buy a better quality kit to start with?

Like Serris stated, we did.

We went with an Origin kit.

Also, we're not looking to cash in on this. Never did.

We just want everything to be even once again.

Mike owes us a refund, $700, the urethane kit he messed up, $700, all of the damages to the car, and cover all of the labor involved in repairing the car.

If he saw how bad the fitment was on the urethane kit, he could have asked us to return it and buy a better fitting kit. He didn't. He chose to hack it up and force it to fit. We can't return a hacked up kit. So, that's the reason on the refund.

We've already stated several times what has to be repaired. The rear bumper has several holes from all the screws he used, rocker panels have several holes plus the gaping holes he did to make the kit fit, the front bumper has holes from all the screws, the passenger side door dented at the bottom, and all the overspray that covers the entire car.

No, we're not nitpicking either. The tires with overspray...we don't care for stupid things like that. If we were really being anal, we would have the door replaced, both bumpers replaced, etc etc. There was never a dent nor holes in the bumpers to begin with, so why should they be repaired?

If you think about it, we're practically giving Mike a break. David at Angry Panda will be repairing the bumpers, door, and everything else Mike messed up on the car.

We still have a long road ahead of us. So, we'll see what happens.

ZilviaKid · 12-09-2008, 02:35 PM

why not just total the car and start new with a 370z?

***CrimsonRockett*** · 12-09-2008, 02:41 PM

As simple as that sounds, it's not that easy.

It all depends on what Brian's insurance company says.

A 370z would be really nice, but that means Mike would have to pay a total of $30k for Brian's current Z.

Mike seems to be strapped for cash. So, we don't see that happening any time soon.

emersonLP · 12-09-2008, 03:05 PM

As a fellow 350z owner, I want to express heart-felt condolences. That was painful to see and read about! If someone ruined my Z like that, I cannot imagine what I would do... Goodluck! I hope you get every dollar you are asking for, you deserve the entire Blue book value on it!!

*Om1kron* · 12-09-2008, 03:06 PM

insurance isn't going to total the car, they may approve like 5-6 g's to fix the shit if they factor in paying for new door rails and rocker panels.

***CrimsonRockett*** · 12-09-2008, 03:08 PM

Rocker panels are attached to the QP's.

So, even if they just cut and weld that section off, it's still not the same.

We'll see.

*GSXRJJordan* · 12-09-2008, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

...If he saw how bad the fitment was on the urethane kit, he could have asked us to return it and buy a better fitting kit. ...

Actually, to Mike's credit, he did warn me a bunch of times about possibly having bad fitment, and not being able to get it perfect - and that was with his supplier's kits. But his whole sales pitch was that you want a body guy to install your kit because he knows "how to tweak it" to get it to look right, even with a cheap kit.

Bleh. I'm sick to my stomach just thinking about your situation, Serris. Good luck, I'll keep looking for updates.

***CrimsonRockett*** · 12-09-2008, 03:29 PM

He warned us as well.

He even said the sides fit horribly on the Z, but this is exactly what he did.

He IM'd Brian saying "so, this is how horrible the fitment was.*before pic*"

"this is how it fits now *after pic*"

He never told Brian "the fitment is terrible, you sure you want me to work with this?"

If he would have asked Brian that, I would have driven over there myself, picked up the kit, returned it, ordered the real Ings kit, and ran that instead.

But, he didn't.

DOOK · 12-09-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aa87

If the prices are low, what can you expect honestly.

how about not having your chassis fucked up when you have a lip kit painted and installed?

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

As simple as that sounds, it's not that easy.

It all depends on what Brian's insurance company says.

A 370z would be really nice, but that means Mike would have to pay a total of $30k for Brian's current Z.

Mike seems to be strapped for cash. So, we don't see that happening any time soon.

fuck mike. He made his bed, let him sleep in it. He's fucked up too much shit to not have to burn now. After the insurance company does their thing, sue Mike personally and his business for the remaining amount needed to get a new car.

*PBucch* · 12-10-2008, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

Rocker panels are attached to the QP's.

So, even if they just cut and weld that section off, it's still not the same.

We'll see.

huh?

***CrimsonRockett*** · 12-10-2008, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBucch

huh?

Talking about the section in the rocker panels that Mike put holes in.

If they cut that section out and replaced it, it's not the same because it's attached to the quarter panels.

To fully fix the problem, both quarter panels must be replaced. Not just the section where Mike made slits and hammered into.

Hope you understand.

*PBucch* · 12-10-2008, 09:47 AM

oh so you need to cut a bigger piece off a wreck instead of usinga replacement rocker because of the amount of damage?

*HalveBlue* · 12-10-2008, 10:13 AM

Holy shit. I just read the original post on the 350Z forum.

That's some serious Mickey Mouse shit.

It makes want to know where this Mike kid learned to do body work.

I mean, at least some shitty body shops know how to hid their shoddy work. The fuck ups on this car however are easily recognizable even from several feet away.

Sorry, I'm still amazed at how NOTHING - not one thing - was done properly on the vehicle.

Jesus!

DOOK · 12-10-2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HalveBlue

It makes want to know where this Mike kid learned to do body work.

isn't it obviously that he didn't learn how to do body work?

***CrimsonRockett*** · 12-10-2008, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBucch

oh so you need to cut a bigger piece off a wreck instead of usinga replacement rocker because of the amount of damage?

Well, the replacement part is a quarter panel and that section of the rocker panel. aka the section Mike cut slits into.

It would have been a much cheaper fix if it was only damage to the center section of the rocker panels, which is a section on its own, but because the rear section of the rocker panels was damaged, the entire quarter panel must be replaced.

We'll see what happens when Angry Panda gets around to that section of the car.

qt_240 · 12-10-2008, 11:31 AM

More updates from ANGRY PANDA!! =)

*Howard92884* · 12-10-2008, 01:03 PM

Has anyone heard from Mike lately? Or is he hiding out somewhere?

*serris* · 12-10-2008, 04:49 PM

Won't be having too many updates from AngryPanda because insurance still hasn't called me back to let me know what their decision is. Can't work on the car very much until then.

I would also like to know if anyone has heard anything about Mike lately. I can't have him skipping town now...

*GSXRJJordan* · 12-10-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serris

Won't be having too many updates from AngryPanda because insurance still hasn't called me back to let me know what their decision is. Can't work on the car very much until then.

I would also like to know if anyone has heard anything about Mike lately. I can't have him skipping town now...

He lives about 5min away from his shop location in Walnut... I think I have his Mom's address somewhere buried in my PMs. If necessary, I can provide it via PM.

*serris* · 12-10-2008, 08:22 PM

Yeah, he posted his address in a sale thread 2 years ago. I have it bookmarked. I'll PM you to see if it is a match.

Bobadrift · 12-11-2008, 12:40 PM

He's still around. He owes me shit and I'm still waiting for the "missing" parts from my car after he worked on it.
As long as it's taking I may have to take a legal route since I'm not as young and dumb anymore to take matters into my own hands.

*serris* · 12-11-2008, 12:50 PM

Doesn't surprise me at all. I heard about that but didn't know it was you. What was missing?

12-08-2008, 10:32 PM	#93
Soooshi Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pomona, CA (2 houses down from the dead body) Age: 23 Posts: 5,706 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: Soooshi	Not a Review! Now Admin Approved! I do like seeing the work done by AngryPanda. Can we change the title to something less REVIEW sounding? Like "AngryPanda saves the day!" or some shit? __________________ <imgsrc="http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/6123/siggyx.png">

12-08-2008, 10:33 PM	#94
bardabe Performance Development Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCali 951 Age: 20 Posts: 3,177 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: bardabe	^^^ im with Sochcheat edit definitely not a review __________________ BARDABE PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT Custom Fabrication, Wiring Services, and Parts Development Welded Diferentials, Lifetime Warranty no questions asked Review Thread

12-09-2008, 10:39 AM	#96
PBucch lol pwnt Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Connecticut Age: 24 Posts: 1,039 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: PBucch	no way youre giong to get what youre looking for, imho. Why not buy a better quality kit to start with? __________________ section ef&ec changed my life www.yourshitsweak.net

12-09-2008, 02:35 PM	#100
ZilviaKid Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto Age: 20 Posts: 523 Trader Rating: (0)	why not just total the car and start new with a 370z? __________________ 93 240sx - Coupe - Ka 89 240sx - Hatch - Sr

12-09-2008, 02:41 PM	#101
*CrimsonRockett* We're watching you. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,997 Trader Rating: (73) Rides Gallery: CrimsonRockett	As simple as that sounds, it's not that easy. It all depends on what Brian's insurance company says. A 370z would be really nice, but that means Mike would have to pay a total of $30k for Brian's current Z. Mike seems to be strapped for cash. So, we don't see that happening any time soon. __________________ -Angry Panda Fabrication - Fixing iDesigns shitty work since 2008. CrimsonRockett@blogspot Need body work/paint? PM me.

12-08-2008, 03:33 PM	#92
Mi Beardo es Loco In time-out for misbehaving. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A place where boob jobs ruined the best thing about being a fat chick. Posts: 1,679 Trader Rating: (0)	seriously, does anyone expect rat poison in their 39cent cheeseburger because it's under a buck? Prices don't matter, what was promised was promised and if the job wasn't done up to expectations then the shop should be held liable.

12-09-2008, 03:05 PM	#102
emersonLP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Age: 24 Posts: 481 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: emersonLP	As a fellow 350z owner, I want to express heart-felt condolences. That was painful to see and read about! If someone ruined my Z like that, I cannot imagine what I would do... Goodluck! I hope you get every dollar you are asking for, you deserve the entire Blue book value on it!! __________________ Me- "what the f*ck did we do to my boost controller" Brandon-"I dunno?"

12-09-2008, 03:06 PM	#103
Om1kron Violent Running Asshole Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: fontana, ca Age: 29 Posts: 3,364 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: Om1kron	insurance isn't going to total the car, they may approve like 5-6 g's to fix the shit if they factor in paying for new door rails and rocker panels. __________________ Wayne T. Edwards Violent Running Tribe News Blog <---Peep This

12-09-2008, 03:08 PM	#104
*CrimsonRockett* We're watching you. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,997 Trader Rating: (73) Rides Gallery: CrimsonRockett	Rocker panels are attached to the QP's. So, even if they just cut and weld that section off, it's still not the same. We'll see. __________________ -Angry Panda Fabrication - Fixing iDesigns shitty work since 2008. CrimsonRockett@blogspot Need body work/paint? PM me.

12-09-2008, 03:29 PM	#106
*CrimsonRockett* We're watching you. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,997 Trader Rating: (73) Rides Gallery: CrimsonRockett	He warned us as well. He even said the sides fit horribly on the Z, but this is exactly what he did. He IM'd Brian saying "so, this is how horrible the fitment was.before pic" "this is how it fits now after pic" He never told Brian "the fitment is terrible, you sure you want me to work with this?" If he would have asked Brian that, I would have driven over there myself, picked up the kit, returned it, ordered the real Ings kit, and ran that instead. But, he didn't. __________________ -Angry Panda Fabrication - Fixing iDesigns shitty work since 2008. CrimsonRockett@blogspot Need body work/paint? PM me.

12-10-2008, 09:47 AM	#110
PBucch lol pwnt Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Connecticut Age: 24 Posts: 1,039 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: PBucch	oh so you need to cut a bigger piece off a wreck instead of usinga replacement rocker because of the amount of damage? __________________ section ef&ec changed my life www.yourshitsweak.net

12-10-2008, 10:13 AM	#111
HalveBlue The European Contingent! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: I'm somewhere where I don't know where I am! Posts: 1,385 Trader Rating: (0)	Holy shit. I just read the original post on the 350Z forum. That's some serious Mickey Mouse shit. It makes want to know where this Mike kid learned to do body work. I mean, at least some shitty body shops know how to hid their shoddy work. The fuck ups on this car however are easily recognizable even from several feet away. Sorry, I'm still amazed at how NOTHING - not one thing - was done properly on the vehicle. Jesus!

12-10-2008, 11:31 AM	#114
qt_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CHI Posts: 1,670 Trader Rating: (3)	More updates from ANGRY PANDA!! =) __________________ Dorimonster.blogspot.com

12-10-2008, 01:03 PM	#115
Howard92884 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA/Mosul, Iraq Age: 25 Posts: 806 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Howard92884	Has anyone heard from Mike lately? Or is he hiding out somewhere?

12-10-2008, 04:49 PM	#116
serris Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0)	Won't be having too many updates from AngryPanda because insurance still hasn't called me back to let me know what their decision is. Can't work on the car very much until then. I would also like to know if anyone has heard anything about Mike lately. I can't have him skipping town now... __________________

12-10-2008, 08:22 PM	#118
serris Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah, he posted his address in a sale thread 2 years ago. I have it bookmarked. I'll PM you to see if it is a match. __________________

12-11-2008, 12:40 PM	#119
Bobadrift Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Socal Posts: 85 Trader Rating: (0)	He's still around. He owes me shit and I'm still waiting for the "missing" parts from my car after he worked on it. As long as it's taking I may have to take a legal route since I'm not as young and dumb anymore to take matters into my own hands.

12-11-2008, 12:50 PM	#120
serris Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0)	Doesn't surprise me at all. I heard about that but didn't know it was you. What was missing? __________________

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