It Was Waaaaaaaaaay Cool - Page 22

gp_pimp · 09-30-2002, 02:21 AM

I've spent the past couple of hours reading the 21 pages of this thread. All of us at ClubGP (www.clubgp.com) and the Minnesota Chapter of ClubGP (www.getepe.com/mncgp) are fully behind the owner of that Cobra. I hope the tech gets exactly what he deserves, to be blacklisted from ALL dealerships, and all shops across the country.

Gator809 · 09-30-2002, 02:36 AM

Welcome from the wonderfull world of Rc cars. More specifically, Remote Control Monster trucks. www.RCMT.net All we have to say is, if somebody can catch him, we'll supply a lot of trucks to run over him with. About 1000 small trucks will hurt more than 1 big one.

Man, I'm scared to take my wifes new truck to the dealer now, if I found out somebody did this to her truck, the punk would get to see me rearange his car with my truck. My nice '69 bronco would look great parked on his roof.

Later

Hank

medicineman · 09-30-2002, 02:36 AM

It's even on the International Full Sized Jeep Association forum here

Just registered so I could share in EVERYONE'S amusement in stangman96's unemployment
mwaa-hahahahahah

ARTSUPRA · 09-30-2002, 02:42 AM

Just saw this thread on Supra Forums www.supraforums.com

man that guy is an idiot, greece monkey

Well atlieast the whole AutoMotive world including all SUPRA online owners know about him

PS: SUPRA..........EVERYTHING ELSE IS JUST A TRANSPORTATION

cheers

ART

LightningJoe · 09-30-2002, 03:24 AM

Joe here, linked from www.f150online.com

The Lightning Community has seen this and I think I speak for all of them when I say what a dumbass. I mean, to go beat on somones car?? I dont care if its a 35k cobra, 1 mil McLaren F1, or a 250 dollar POS pinto, its not your car. Do not beat on it. The last person that drove my truck blew it up. I dont let people drive my truck no matter what. If I found out a tech drove my truck simply for joy riding (IE going 140 on the freeway), he had better watch his back at his new job at mcdonalds.

70Monte355 · 09-30-2002, 07:04 AM

First off I want to offer my condolences. I found this tread over on my Monte Carlo Board and they got it from a Mopar site...not many car sites don't know what happened.

I had a similar thing happen to my 87 Iroc when I took it to Sears to replace a tire that blew. They ended up rebuilding my entire rearend, new alternator, new battery, free tires, alignment, rental car while mine was being repaired, and I got his job. You just have to push...go higher and higher. Although my rearend wasn't tore up...it very well could have been. I made them hate the day they ever got my car. Go to Fords website and start blasting these threads to every email address you can find. This goes for The people that own the stang and for the people reading this tread...they need to know they are messing up. I would also suggest everyone take a minute out of their day to call the dealership and inquire on the incident.

I am not a Ford person ...but I am a car person..I understand the love and respect people deserve to have and as a car enthusiast I will help you anyway I can.

Good luck to the 03 Stang owner.

astraboy · 09-30-2002, 07:31 AM

Well, he aint gettin a job this side of the atlantic as well!
its made its way to www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs
so the UK based Subaru crew know what this wanker has been up to as well.
What a nobber. Christ I'm no angel in my cars (3-door Sierra Cosworth and Astra GTE with NOS) but if I perform my cars I make sure their my fookin cars! Dont perform some other fookers car eh!

Ah well, we all make mistakes, its just how you learn from them that counts. I should imagine that Stangman will be learning the art of keeping his gob shut

astraboy.

70Monte355 · 09-30-2002, 07:47 AM

Don't want this lost...I know I will be be calling. Nice TA by the way

Quote:

Originally posted by Trans Am WS6 420
Well, I read this saga, and I almost cried. I know I would go nuts if that was my car. So I tried to come up with the best way to help.

Oh my, lookie what I found:

http://nsford.com

Phone number: 1-800-525-9810

General Manager: Jim Thompson

Let's see how this plays out.........

Conversation:

Jim: This is Jim:

Me: Hello sir, are you the General Manager of Northside Ford in San Antonio, TX?

Jim: Yes.

Me: Are you aware of the incident today involving one of your technicians taking a customers car on a test drive of speeds of up to 140 MPH? And that when informed of this, your dealership had stated that they were not going to do anything about this out side of firing the technician.

Jim: No, I'm sorry, I'm not.

Me: Well, sir, the technician has bragged about it on a public message board, and the story has gotten around quite a bit today.

Jim: I'm sorry, you're catching me totally off guard with this.... What is the name of the person who's car it was?

Me: I don't have the name of the owner, but I can give you the plate number of the car.

<gives plate # as given on post from tech>

I'm sorry about catching you off guard here Jim. I just wanted to make sure you were aware that that this had happened, and that you were paying close attention to this. This story at this point has made it way across 15 -20 message boards, and has been read by over 100,000 people or more, quite a number of who make up your customer base in San Antonio.

Jim: ....

Me: It seems that this is getting a lot of publicity, and I just wanted to make sure you were aware of what was going on. Probably not a good idea for the internet to hear about your techs beating up on the cars in for service, and you folks not really trying to make things right with the customer.

Jim: And who are you?

Me: I'm just an SVT fan, and a concerned musclecar owner.

Jim: Well, I'm glad you brought this to my attention.

Me: Not a problem Jim, you have a good day.

Hopefully, he will now think twice before telling you they won't do anything..... Best of luck to you!

Remember, it doesn't always matter what you drive.....

- Matt

Quik_30th_TA · 09-30-2002, 07:57 AM

I read this on the 30th Annivesary Trans Am web site. This is something that anyone with a nice quick car has always dreaded. I have not yet had to take my car back to the dealership, but if I did I would have the service manager write the milage on the work order. This won't stop some jerk from pounding the car on a "test drive" but it will keep him from joy riding around. Anyway, everyone over here is with you Todd and wife.

Matt Harwood · 09-30-2002, 08:56 AM

OK, we're pretty much in agreement that:

1) The guy who did this is an asshat.

2) The entire world weeps for the owners.

3) The guy has been fired.

Now, with those out of the way, how about something constructive, like what would it take to make the owners whole again? The first step has been taken (the guy has been fired). What should the dealership do to make things right for the owners and to repair their (badly) damaged reputation in the community?

Some have suggested:

1) Free maintenance

2) Free oil changes

3) Free extended warranty

4) A new car (yeah, that'll happen)

If this were you, what would you expect and/or demand? Short of a new car (which won't ever, ever happen--there's no demonstrable damage to warrant replacement), what would you want if you were the owner?

Just a thought.

Mustangbelle306 · 09-30-2002, 09:26 AM

I am here to just offer my sympathy to the lady who owns the Cobra...not to play the fiddle or anything, but events like these are EXACTLY why less women get involved in the automobile hobby. I've heard many men complain about how "there aren't enough girls who like cars". Well, why should there be, when predators like Stangman96 exist? Selfish losers who must abuse the nice possessions of others since they don't feel like earning them through hard work...If I were in a line of work that people PAID ME to repair and respect their personal property, you bet yer *** I'd do my job, and do it well. The job market is tough right now, and I know there are deserving mechanics that will more than fill the disgusting shoes of Stangscumbag96. Individuals like him are part of WHY I quit this message board, a place I called my home for 1.5+ years.

A familar cliche comes to mind...also known as the Golden Rule

Learn it Stangman, and you'll go farther in life.

Signing off,
Belle

Mustangbelle306 · 09-30-2002, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CrotchrocketCBR
im a tech at an SVT dealership here in FL, and i cannot wait untill another 03 cobra comes in, because i will beat the living piss out of that car, just becuase you got this tech fired.

Mmhmm....

He was fired because HE abused his workplace priveleges...I've worked at several Ford dealerships, and seen more than one tech get fired on his OWN accord, and no internet "assistance" for the same type of BS. Sorry, but mechanics like him are a dime a dozen, and its no sweat to fire his risky *** for someone just as capable, who may be just a BIT less idiotic

I hope the next time you have to take your Honda in for whatever service, someone "beats the living piss out of it", and wheelies it into a brick wall because one of their incompetant buddies got fired...Oh, but I'm sure you're also one of those great fellows that thinks since he can work on his **** himself, everyone else deserves their toys abused because they choose to not learn the intracacies of an engine, right?

Thought so.

Try Me · 09-30-2002, 12:00 PM

Agreed.

BW, MustangBelle is exactly that.

timoioi · 09-30-2002, 12:35 PM

What??! Stangman96 hasn't bothered to post an update to tell us what has been going on? That's not very polite of him!!

Oh yea, DefCon mailing list checking in! dc-stuff@dis.org
representin! word.

nytflyr · 09-30-2002, 02:48 PM

found this via http://www.michiganlcoc.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi

More so than the "test drive" these two statements really pissed me off.

"NEEDLESS TO SAY, IT IS OWNED BY A FEMALE"

"besides, if i broke it, i'd have to fix it anyway, and most likely get paid to do it too.. "

Im lucky I trust my mechanic and I know he wouldnt abuse my classic lincoln.

09-30-2002, 07:04 AM	#6
70Monte355 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2	First off I want to offer my condolences. I found this tread over on my Monte Carlo Board and they got it from a Mopar site...not many car sites don't know what happened. I had a similar thing happen to my 87 Iroc when I took it to Sears to replace a tire that blew. They ended up rebuilding my entire rearend, new alternator, new battery, free tires, alignment, rental car while mine was being repaired, and I got his job. You just have to push...go higher and higher. Although my rearend wasn't tore up...it very well could have been. I made them hate the day they ever got my car. Go to Fords website and start blasting these threads to every email address you can find. This goes for The people that own the stang and for the people reading this tread...they need to know they are messing up. I would also suggest everyone take a minute out of their day to call the dealership and inquire on the incident. I am not a Ford person ...but I am a car person..I understand the love and respect people deserve to have and as a car enthusiast I will help you anyway I can. Good luck to the 03 Stang owner. __________________ Stella 1970 Monte Carlo (Stella's toy) 1987 IROC 305 TPI (Stella's daily) 1990 Formula 350 w/ T-Ram (Kevin's toy) 1978 Trans Am 455 (Kevin's Daily in the making) 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne (Stella's Project) 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (Kevin's Daily) *"You boys come here to race or just kiss? You want to know what I got underneath my hood?"*

09-30-2002, 07:31 AM	#7
astraboy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Landan taaaaaaann Posts: 1	Well, he aint gettin a job this side of the atlantic as well! its made its way to www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs so the UK based Subaru crew know what this wanker has been up to as well. What a nobber. Christ I'm no angel in my cars (3-door Sierra Cosworth and Astra GTE with NOS) but if I perform my cars I make sure their my fookin cars! Dont perform some other fookers car eh! Ah well, we all make mistakes, its just how you learn from them that counts. I should imagine that Stangman will be learning the art of keeping his gob shut astraboy. __________________ Resident hardc0re raver in the area.

09-30-2002, 08:56 AM	#10
Matt Harwood Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 10	THREADJACK! OK, we're pretty much in agreement that: 1) The guy who did this is an asshat. 2) The entire world weeps for the owners. 3) The guy has been fired. Now, with those out of the way, how about something constructive, like what would it take to make the owners whole again? The first step has been taken (the guy has been fired). What should the dealership do to make things right for the owners and to repair their (badly) damaged reputation in the community? Some have suggested: 1) Free maintenance 2) Free oil changes 3) Free extended warranty 4) A new car (yeah, that'll happen) If this were you, what would you expect and/or demand? Short of a new car (which won't ever, ever happen--there's no demonstrable damage to warrant replacement), what would you want if you were the owner? Just a thought. __________________ Matt Harwood Harwood Performance Engineering Cleveland, OH 1993 LX coupe: built 342, GT-40X heads, ported Cobra intake, JBA headers, 3.55s, etc., etc., etc. *SOLD:* 1997 Ranger Splash Supercab: 1995 Cobra 5.0L, 8 PSI Kenne-Bell supercharger, Tremec 3550, 75mm Pro-M, 3.55s, fully functional PS, ABS, ice cold A/C and emissions legal. See it all at: www.harwoodperformance.bizland.com

09-30-2002, 12:00 PM	#13
Try Me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 465	Agreed. BW, MustangBelle is exactly that. __________________ Akbar 2! Akbar 2! - Leb's talkin' smack about a Fox leaving the race line early Did i leave early this time? No! Did i win? Yes! So shut the fock up! Fox owner talking smack to Leb's after he heat the same car by 3 lenghts after a 2 second head start. You had to be there.

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09-30-2002, 02:21 AM	#1
gp_pimp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1	I've spent the past couple of hours reading the 21 pages of this thread. All of us at ClubGP (www.clubgp.com) and the Minnesota Chapter of ClubGP (www.getepe.com/mncgp) are fully behind the owner of that Cobra. I hope the tech gets exactly what he deserves, to be blacklisted from ALL dealerships, and all shops across the country.

09-30-2002, 02:36 AM	#2
Gator809 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1	Welcome from the wonderfull world of Rc cars. More specifically, Remote Control Monster trucks. www.RCMT.net All we have to say is, if somebody can catch him, we'll supply a lot of trucks to run over him with. About 1000 small trucks will hurt more than 1 big one. Man, I'm scared to take my wifes new truck to the dealer now, if I found out somebody did this to her truck, the punk would get to see me rearange his car with my truck. My nice '69 bronco would look great parked on his roof. Later Hank

09-30-2002, 02:36 AM	#3
medicineman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1	It's even on the International Full Sized Jeep Association forum here Just registered so I could share in EVERYONE'S amusement in stangman96's unemployment mwaa-hahahahahah

09-30-2002, 02:42 AM	#4
ARTSUPRA Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1	Just saw this thread on Supra Forums www.supraforums.com man that guy is an idiot, greece monkey Well atlieast the whole AutoMotive world including all SUPRA online owners know about him PS: SUPRA..........EVERYTHING ELSE IS JUST A TRANSPORTATION cheers ART

09-30-2002, 03:24 AM	#5
LightningJoe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1	Joe here, linked from www.f150online.com The Lightning Community has seen this and I think I speak for all of them when I say what a dumbass. I mean, to go beat on somones car?? I dont care if its a 35k cobra, 1 mil McLaren F1, or a 250 dollar POS pinto, its not your car. Do not beat on it. The last person that drove my truck blew it up. I dont let people drive my truck no matter what. If I found out a tech drove my truck simply for joy riding (IE going 140 on the freeway), he had better watch his back at his new job at mcdonalds.

09-30-2002, 07:57 AM	#9
Quik_30th_TA Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 1	I read this on the 30th Annivesary Trans Am web site. This is something that anyone with a nice quick car has always dreaded. I have not yet had to take my car back to the dealership, but if I did I would have the service manager write the milage on the work order. This won't stop some jerk from pounding the car on a "test drive" but it will keep him from joy riding around. Anyway, everyone over here is with you Todd and wife.

09-30-2002, 09:26 AM	#11
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	I am here to just offer my sympathy to the lady who owns the Cobra...not to play the fiddle or anything, but events like these are EXACTLY why less women get involved in the automobile hobby. I've heard many men complain about how "there aren't enough girls who like cars". Well, why should there be, when predators like Stangman96 exist? Selfish losers who must abuse the nice possessions of others since they don't feel like earning them through hard work...If I were in a line of work that people PAID ME to repair and respect their personal property, you bet yer *** I'd do my job, and do it well. The job market is tough right now, and I know there are deserving mechanics that will more than fill the disgusting shoes of Stangscumbag96. Individuals like him are part of WHY I quit this message board, a place I called my home for 1.5+ years. A familar cliche comes to mind...also known as the Golden Rule Learn it Stangman, and you'll go farther in life. Signing off, Belle

09-30-2002, 12:35 PM	#14
timoioi Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1	What??! Stangman96 hasn't bothered to post an update to tell us what has been going on? That's not very polite of him!! Oh yea, DefCon mailing list checking in! dc-stuff@dis.org representin! word.

09-30-2002, 02:48 PM	#15
nytflyr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1	found this via http://www.michiganlcoc.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi More so than the "test drive" these two statements really pissed me off. "NEEDLESS TO SAY, IT IS OWNED BY A FEMALE" "besides, if i broke it, i'd have to fix it anyway, and most likely get paid to do it too.. " Im lucky I trust my mechanic and I know he wouldnt abuse my classic lincoln.