going in for warranty work

AdamBlitzer · 09-21-2005, 05:59 PM

under 9k miles on my car... clutch sucks, hood is not aligned..(gapping).. strut clunk and a squeak from back right...

hope they dont care too much about my mods.

i plan to drop it off thursday.

rob142sti · 09-21-2005, 06:02 PM

why not just take it all off?? i would rather do 3 hours worth of removal than pay for a $600 clutch plus labor.. just my .02

oh and when you go in can you ask about the clutch defect that i posted up.. thanks

AdamBlitzer · 09-21-2005, 06:39 PM

i would like them to say my tbe has anything to do with my clutch... that is my only serious mod....

rob142sti · 09-21-2005, 07:01 PM

they could tell you the tbe added too much horsepower at which the clutch gave out.. they can make up any bull**** they want.. as long as they have an explaination for it.. my dealer doesnt care about any exhaust work but once you throw a cai on it your done.. figure that out

stituner420 · 09-21-2005, 07:33 PM

Under 9000 miles and you have strut problems?! Maybe I should turn down my stereo and listen for the strut clunk before I hit 36000 mi. LOL!

AdamBlitzer · 09-22-2005, 02:32 AM

not sure if you are making fun of me or what... 9k with issues not not acceptable.. i do not and have not even been the strip, autox, rallyx or raced.

stituner420 · 09-22-2005, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamBlitzer

not sure if you are making fun of me or what... 9k with issues not not acceptable.. i do not and have not even been the strip, autox, rallyx or raced.

I wasn't making fun, just amazed they would go that fast. Good luck with everything.

2fas4u · 09-22-2005, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob142sti

they could tell you the tbe added too much horsepower at which the clutch gave out.. they can make up any bull**** they want.. as long as they have an explaination for it.. my dealer doesnt care about any exhaust work but once you throw a cai on it your done.. figure that out

And as I said before, then you get a lawyer and sue them! Also call SOA and get them to back you. This is a dealership by dealership thing, not SOA! Although we all know the clutch is a "Sticky" point to contend. It is one of the weaker areas on the car that will show abuse quickly! It is still improbable a TBE caused clutch failure! I know our local dealers and SOA reps here in Maryland have said you get the first clutch free, after that you pay warantee or not!

Good luck!

AdamBlitzer · 09-22-2005, 05:14 AM

damn, well here is my story.. my dealership( rafferty) is suppose to be a hard ass about things.. i am 17.. dress nice all the time etc etc.. but if you see a 17 year old with a car.. they will deny you no question.. maybe have my dad drive it in? can i have other dealerships other than the one i bought it from work on the car? it is 462 dollars for them to just look at the clutch if it is not covered by warranty!!!!!

Illusive · 10-20-2005, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamBlitzer

damn, well here is my story.. my dealership( rafferty) is suppose to be a hard ass about things.. i am 17.. dress nice all the time etc etc.. but if you see a 17 year old with a car.. they will deny you no question.. maybe have my dad drive it in? can i have other dealerships other than the one i bought it from work on the car? it is 462 dollars for them to just look at the clutch if it is not covered by warranty!!!!!

the stereo type with kids and high powered sports cars = abuse

I'd ask your dad to drive it in for you.

09-21-2005, 05:59 PM	#1
AdamBlitzer Spec C Club Posts: 1,109 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	going in for warranty work under 9k miles on my car... clutch sucks, hood is not aligned..(gapping).. strut clunk and a squeak from back right... hope they dont care too much about my mods. i plan to drop it off thursday. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-21-2005, 06:02 PM	#2
rob142sti Professional STI Driver Posts: 415 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	why not just take it all off?? i would rather do 3 hours worth of removal than pay for a $600 clutch plus labor.. just my .02 oh and when you go in can you ask about the clutch defect that i posted up.. thanks

09-21-2005, 06:39 PM	#3
AdamBlitzer Spec C Club Posts: 1,109 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	i would like them to say my tbe has anything to do with my clutch... that is my only serious mod....

09-21-2005, 07:01 PM	#4
rob142sti Professional STI Driver Posts: 415 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	they could tell you the tbe added too much horsepower at which the clutch gave out.. they can make up any bull**** they want.. as long as they have an explaination for it.. my dealer doesnt care about any exhaust work but once you throw a cai on it your done.. figure that out

09-21-2005, 07:33 PM	#5
stituner420 Spec C Club Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: ACPT CF DS + Cobb Stg 2 Location: SE AZ Posts: 1,046 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Under 9000 miles and you have strut problems?! Maybe I should turn down my stereo and listen for the strut clunk before I hit 36000 mi. LOL!

09-22-2005, 02:32 AM	#6
AdamBlitzer Spec C Club Posts: 1,109 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	not sure if you are making fun of me or what... 9k with issues not not acceptable.. i do not and have not even been the strip, autox, rallyx or raced.

09-22-2005, 05:14 AM	#9
AdamBlitzer Spec C Club Posts: 1,109 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	damn, well here is my story.. my dealership( rafferty) is suppose to be a hard ass about things.. i am 17.. dress nice all the time etc etc.. but if you see a 17 year old with a car.. they will deny you no question.. maybe have my dad drive it in? can i have other dealerships other than the one i bought it from work on the car? it is 462 dollars for them to just look at the clutch if it is not covered by warranty!!!!!