sugarloafpkwy

So I had my brakes done on my 'teg a few months ago, cause I didn't feel like doing it, this one shop was pretty cheap and did it for a little over $300. Anyways when I went out to rotate my tires about a month later I realised one of the lug nuts was cross threaded. I broke off the lug nut leaving half a wheel stud behind, and I took it back to the shop all pissed. They fixed it for free, which was cool.

The next day I was driving and I noticed a clunk when I put the clutch in, I thought it might be a strut or something cause it sounded like my friends car with a bad strut. then the car started making the noise every time I let off the gas, and eventually let out a rhythmic clunka-clunka-clunka-clunk when decelerating.

At this point I'm thinking those idiots fucked up the axel when they took off the hub to fix the stud, so I'm getting really pissed. The next day I go out to see if I can see anything loose and ya know what? I'm driving on two lug nuts!

I guess they didn't want to strip my studs again so they put the nuts on really loose. Idiots. I'm never letting anyone touch my car again.

91tegrals

thats why i do my own work..

mr.beeks

that lets you know not to go to just anybody

a shop did my thermostat cause its a bitch to do on a DA
and when I checked the radiator they only placed water in there
no 50/50 antifreeze

HaUTSaauce

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yup

projectTeG

lol....when i first got my teg i went and got lug nuts for my car(i had to ask cuz i didnt know the size....lol a novice mistake)and one night i was driveing and i heard the infamous clunk clunk at decel.....and later one my tire fell off....lol

IntEGNYC

i guess its the first time they hand torqued lugs

n0 iNTegRiTY

Agreed
And about that rythmic 'clunka-clunka' noise... I know all too much about it... Damn loose lug nuts

Hites

id put money on that they only tightened the lug nuts without setting the car down or applying the brake.

VTECorona

DIY is your friend. I don't trust anyone at shops, the only place I would trust is the dealership but you get raped on costs for just about everything.

babes 99 GSR

Sometimes you have to take your car to a shop...i had a fender painted and put on at a shop when my rims were jacked. The shop did a good job, but they stole a bunch of **** out of my car. It's like...i just had my rims stolen, so they figured they might as well add to my losses...

sugarloafpkwy

Yah well anyways to make a long story short I bought a torque wrench and torqued my new lug nuts. A look on the bright side I didn't need a new axle. I'll just save that money for the B20 swap

IntEGNYC

yeah, at least you know not to go back to that garage now.

Finding a good mechanic in a reputable garage is difficult. But once you do have a reliable one, its worth paying to get the job done. I'm not referring to these well known performance shops who charge a premium. Giving the right mechanic the work is just as important as the shop he is affliated with. Paying load of cash doesnt necessarily guarantee the results you are expected either.

I used to refer lots of guys to my mechanic. But in the end it frustrated me as they all wanted "a deal". I dont nickel and dime my mechanic and i felt bad that he had to put up with it. Basically stopped bringing in bad business and do not do referals anymore unless it is a good friend who is in need.

But do yourself a favor and find someone you trust to take care of your car. It will pay off in spades.

ragejed

After ACURA, broke my tranny bolt, headlight, and forgot a valve cover nut!!!! Oil sprayed everywhere!. I was a noob then, know what the lady said ? Drive it back here, and we will fix it... 20 freakin miles! Stupid me. After that....I bought a helms, and have never looked back.

gsrclan

What else could cause the clank noise when let off gas or put in clutch at low speed? I am sure the lug nuts are tight.

b18cx

I still trying to figure out what you had done to the brakes for $300????

whitelightning

No kidding $300 is kinda high????? IMO
do it yourself, save some money and done right

IntEGNYC

$300 hehee

Did someone get a foot massage that they neglected to mention?

Seedc2

iTrader: (1)

yup im with a lot of people here.. when other people do work on your car they dont give a **** (well, not to that extreme but its not their car) Why pay someone to do a half *** job when you yourself can do it for free knowing youll do everything according to spec

btw I just got my helms manual! YAHOOO

Hites

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thats the complete opposite of the guy i know. he did my engine swap out and in for $450, told me to check all the fluids and call him if anything was wrong, let me pick up my old engine about a week later free of charge, and i swear he did a better job of installing that engine then honda themself. hes a real vw and honda tech fanatic; i honestly dont think theres anything he does know about a civic.

Seedc2

iTrader: (1)

ah.. sorry for generalizing all of a sudden I should have mentioned that some shops out there are just there to make the quick cash. Don't get me wrong there are some reputable shops out there!

I like to work on my car because its a hobby for me.. and when you do you own work you have that peace of mind.. unless you like to drink while you work

anyways, to me taking your car to a shop is like eating at a fast food restaurant. You never know whats been done.

integraL

but for some things you'll need to trust a shop