mickey's vr6 thread

[Mrk_Mickey]

How'd the GAP order go? got it yet?

GAP suck! As far as I'm aware, they only sent my order out on friday!! When my dad asked for a shipping quote they assumed they should wait for confirmation instead of going ahead, so I've now been waiting two weeks for nothing. Price is rising constantly for the currency rates and all....

[The_Hawk]

GAP suck! As far as I'm aware, they only sent my order out on friday!! When my dad asked for a shipping quote they assumed they should wait for confirmation instead of going ahead, so I've now been waiting two weeks for nothing. Price is rising constantly for the currency rates and all....

So you asked them for an estimate then didn't confirm it was all good after they sent it to you and it's their fault?

Sucks about the exchange rates, but I think this one can't be blamed on GAP... Mind you I just had a look the exchange rate on the weekend you ordered (the 10th) was 0.8953 and on Friday 22/08/2008 it was 0.8803 so it's not like a month ago when it dropped 10c in that time.



Oh, and going back a bit:

Thats bullpoop bro I did a order with Aaron a couple of months ago and it took like 7 days:S

Steve, one order I did took 4 days. I think it has a little to do with time differences and weekends too, but it can vary a bit. So yeah, I think three days is possible if all the planets align

[Mrk_Mickey]

So you asked them for an estimate then didn't confirm it was all good after they sent it to you and it's their fault?

I must have worded it badly...sorry, we didn't ask them to provide an estimate. We said what is the shipping price, for the sake of knowing? This was so I could organise finer details, because they had already estimated price for me. Then they told me a price, but they must have thought we were asking for a quote before going ahead. Which, to me, seems wrong because we weren't. Just a lack of communication.

Anyways, it still sucks because i'm 2 weeks further on without a GAP package, but what can I do..hehe.


EDIT: and OH yes the planets certainly aligned. Not for me, but for a friend of mine who received his GAP order in less than 4 days or so. Prick! hehe.

[Treza360]

My first post in this thread.
Must say a nice little build up you've got going on. Starting to gain some real momentum. Those wheels look real sweet. Be interesting to see how they look on and how "skinny" they end up looking. :p
Also I suppose here is as good as any place to ask it. How do people go about removing the rear badge? I figure the front is clipped in but the rear is glued on isn't it?
Cheers,
Trent

[Pullstarter]

Rear is attached with double sided, real pain to get off without damaging your paint. Screwdriver wrapped in masking tape is prolly the best way but still dodgy really

[rayray086]

Rear is attached with double sided, real pain to get off without damaging your paint. Screwdriver wrapped in masking tape is prolly the best way but still dodgy really

A blow-dryer or heat gun to soften the adhesive will help, but instead of a flat-head, use dental floss or fishing line. There will still be gunk left but don't be tempted to scrape it off.



With Goof Off from Bunnings and a clean rag, you should be able to get rid of what remains on the bodywork of the car.



After that, give it a decent polish and wax.



Same thing applies to the VW badge too, except the masking tape around flathead trick would be easier. Spraying some Goof Off while the badge is still on will also help.

[Mrk_Mickey]

My first post in this thread.
Must say a nice little build up you've got going on. Starting to gain some real momentum. Those wheels look real sweet. Be interesting to see how they look on and how "skinny" they end up looking. :p
Also I suppose here is as good as any place to ask it. How do people go about removing the rear badge? I figure the front is clipped in but the rear is glued on isn't it?
Cheers,
Trent

Good to hear from you in this section Trent, here's hoping I can provide some entertainment with a baby brother to your car
I'm still faffing about with wheels, I'm trying to get my mate's goodyear eagle F1's off him (<$350) but if that's too hard to replace I've got to go to the shop and grab some others. I hope I get them on soon...I want to see it sooooo bad! And I'll be getting spacers if they aren't phat enough

I still think the black badge on my car would look a bit too obvious...I like the mk4 hatch badge Jondarren has so I might have to chase him up for a link..

Then of course I'd have to get other blue things to match...calipers, front badge...

[Pullstarter]

Good tips Ray! THE KING OF DIY LIVES!!!

[Mrk_Mickey]

He's always kicking around somewhere

[DubSteve]

Could not have said it better myself

[Jondarren]

You know it makes sense!

Good lookin' badge i have isn't it? Here's the link to the ebay site dude:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-VW-BADGE-FOR-ENGINE-COVER-POLO-GOLF-LUPO-BORA-etc_W0QQitemZ350091748063QQihZ022QQcategoryZ9889QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262

J

I still think the black badge on my car would look a bit too obvious...I like the mk4 hatch badge Jondarren has so I might have to chase him up for a link..

Then of course I'd have to get other blue things to match...calipers, front badge...

[Golf Houso]

I want one too ... I can buy 2 and put them in the one envelope, interested Mickey? And anyone else for that matter?

[Jondarren]

Dead simple install too so once you get them i'll send you a PM with how i fitted mine.

J

[Mrk_Mickey]

I want one too ... I can buy 2 and put them in the one envelope, interested Mickey? And anyone else for that matter?

Yeah dude sounds good. I wonder if I can paint the black rubber strip white...

[Treza360]

Good to hear from you in this section Trent, here's hoping I can provide some entertainment with a baby brother to your car
I'm still faffing about with wheels, I'm trying to get my mate's goodyear eagle F1's off him (<$350) but if that's too hard to replace I've got to go to the shop and grab some others. I hope I get them on soon...I want to see it sooooo bad! And I'll be getting spacers if they aren't phat enough
I still think the black badge on my car would look a bit too obvious...I like the mk4 hatch badge Jondarren has so I might have to chase him up for a link..
Then of course I'd have to get other blue things to match...calipers, front badge...

Good stuff mate. If you can get the F1s off him cheap that'd be awesome. Black badging would look sweet with the black bump striping and stuff but as you say it is an obvious mod. Heh blue callipers for the win. I'm going to see if I can get Jimmy to give mine a good clean this weekend when he does my pads and rotors.

Thanks also to Ray and others for the tips on getting off the badges. Don't know if i'm going to it yet but it's good to know how.