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nuskool
08-26-2009, 04:42 PM
Found out the used struts I got this winter have "movement" along with a loose inner tie rod.

So I ordered new struts and a tie rod last Friday and they said they would make sure it shipped out right away Friday. Well I just the receipt via e-mail last night stating it just shipped yesterday. I already scheduled a front end alignment for Friday. They said they would see if they can get it here tomorrow. It's not looking good for Sunday. I even took a half day vacation for installation.

AAARRRGH!
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Teh Potsy
08-26-2009, 05:03 PM
I here you! I am going to be scrambling to get my car back together on the same weekend for sunday! Should be fun!
nuskool
08-26-2009, 05:46 PM
Well, I just got word, it actually didn't ship until today, so there is basically no way it'll get here by tomorrow which is what I would need in order to get an alignment done. According to the shipping schedule it should be here Monday. So I guess I'll see ya'll at Plover.

Oh, and the lapping day too.
shaggy4267
08-26-2009, 08:09 PM
Crap, where do you get parts from. I wait 2 days tops for parts that i order and thats pushing it. Helps that my brother works at bumper to bumper, but that's besides the point.
nuskool
08-26-2009, 08:42 PM
MJMautohaus.com Great prices and normally very good service. Takes more than 2 days usually, but not more than 4. but I always try to plan ahead.

They said they're not sure what happened. I know it's not normal. I've seen a lot of very good reports on them from vwvortex.
PoisonBeef
08-26-2009, 09:53 PM
I feel ya.

I was all set to start reassembling my car (last May) with the perfect weekend all set. Then the clutch parts didn't get there till monday. Argh.
Kiesgen117
08-27-2009, 01:01 AM
Thats rough man I'm sorry to hear that. but just think about how much better the car will feel!
nuskool
08-27-2009, 05:17 PM
Thats rough man I'm sorry to hear that. but just think about how much better the car will feel!

And I thought it was feelin' good. The only reason I took it in was to get alignment check 'cause I had some uneven tire wear. Still drives perfectly straight and wheel is straight.

So, yes, I'm anxious to see if I feel a difference.
nuskool
09-04-2009, 04:30 PM
Well it's fixed now. I went with stock replacement Bilsteins. Says they are 10% stiffer than stock. 2 new tie rods too. All aligned and ready to go.

I gave a good pull on the ball joints when I tightened them to help a little with the "fixed" camber. Feels good on the road, but not really any different than b4. We'll see how it feels in Shawano.