As some have seen, our three week old Jetta TDI Cup got whacked by some douchebag at Tiff's work.
Surveillance footage puts him at the scene of the issue, but based on camera location, it doesn't show him hitting the car but has him walking around his car looking at the damage. He denies it to HR, so nothing there.
Columbus PD makes you file online, but yet they denied the claim and make you come to a specific station to file the report. I am not sure why they won't come to the scene of the incident, but whatever. Said suspects paint is on our car, so hard to deny it wasn't him.
Anyway..........
Wife took the car to a body shop last night to get the estimate to see if it is worthwhile to use our 500$ deductible for the damage. Well, it was 300$ over the deductible but that didn't include the decal work which is estimated at 250-350$ just for the decal. They called their VW contact and said the part wasn't available which I thought was bullshit as they said the car was to new and they don't make it. Yeah, sure. It is on a production car and doesn't exist? Sure.
So I remember in a car thread Mash and I arguing back and forth about my decision on the car, warranty, etc.
Well, I PMed him as he used to work for a VW Dealership to see if what was told to my wife was true.
It wasn't.
He called his buddy in parts at VW and got me the actual VW Part Number which does exist; it is on backorder, but the part is there, but there is a wait time. I am fine with that.
So this thread is dedicated to Tom for going above and beyond to help me out to find out if what we were told was true.
He came through for us to take back to the body shop [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Thanks Tom for helping us out. It is very much appreciated.
He is refusing to give me his address so I can pay it forward or his paypal address so I can send him some money to buy himself some beer, liquor, or whatever he wants.
So if someone wants to fess up with his mailing addy or paypal account, send it over. He deserves it for spending time out of his day to help me.
Apparently Tom, like myself, have pissed people off here. He is a great guy and he deserves a finders fee.
So if anyone has his info, send it on over, or if you don't wish to give that out, send me your address (mailing) so I can send him something for his assistance.
Thanks Tom!!!!!!!!!!
Cyrus and Wife appreciate it.
he is probably concerned you'll show up drunk wanting to blow him
or will send him a sample of Depends
Quote from: ducatiz on September 10, 2010, 05:26:30 PM
he is probably concerned you'll show up drunk wanting to blow him
or will send him a sample of Depends
I still want to know who sent me that sample of depends around my 30th birthday.
You are still the prime suspect as very few know my address.
btw..........where the make the beast with two backs is my wedding present? you didn't even technically RSVP douchebag.
Quote from: ducatiz on September 10, 2010, 05:26:30 PM
he is probably concerned you'll show up drunk wanting to blow him
or will send him a sample of Depends
Agreed, big time bromance going on here.
Quote from: Porsche Monkey on September 10, 2010, 06:26:34 PM
Agreed, big time bromance going on here.
Tizzy has a huge crush on me.
Its okay, so do I.
respect Tom's wishes, and pay it forward.
Quote from: herm on September 10, 2010, 08:35:18 PM
respect Tom's wishes, and pay it forward.
I have tried via PM's to get his paypal account or his mailing address
the stubborn prick won't give it to me ;D
therefore, if anyone has it...........or lives near him that will deliver it. Please send it to me.
Tom is a very nice guy from the 7 messages we exchanged today. He put a lot of effort in to getting me the "obtainable" part number which supposedly didn't exist.
If anyone lives near him and sees him frequently, please PM me your info so I can send a thank you gift.
Most think I am a prick, but I am nice. Tom and I talked a lot about this today.......but........that stubborn prick refuses to accept any sort of thank you gift for really helping me out.
I know Nate and Charlief have both met him, just don't know the frequency of them seeing him.
Damnit Tom.................give me your paypal with your favorite beer/liquor/cigar/soda whatever you like.
Funds will immediately be sent for how much time you have saved us by the part number you got me.
Stubborn people that are nice that refuse a thank you gift! (yeah, I am one of those too)
He's my neighbor, so you can send the money to me and I'll make sure he gets it.
Quote from: herm on September 10, 2010, 08:35:18 PM
respect Tom's wishes, and pay it forward.
I think you may need to explain the difference between forward and back. ;)
Quote from: humorless dp on September 11, 2010, 03:18:30 AM
I think you may need to explain the difference between forward and back. ;)
Proof positive that Jud ain't so bad just really slow.
So when you think he's being a rude jackass it's more so that he's simple and requires patience to deal with. That's why I think his wife might really be with him as part of a study.
[thumbsup] on getting the car repair on the path to goodness again.
Quote from: humorless dp on September 11, 2010, 03:18:30 AM
I think you may need to explain the difference between forward and back. ;)
Front = lemonade
Back = fudge
Quote from: humorless dp on September 11, 2010, 03:18:30 AM
I think you may need to explain the difference between forward and back. ;)
I don't think so, Nate.
Quote from: lethe on September 11, 2010, 03:21:48 AM
Proof positive that Jud ain't so bad just really slow.
So when you think he's being a rude jackass it's more so that he's simple and requires patience to deal with. That's why I think his wife might really be with him as part of a study.
[thumbsup] on getting the car repair on the path to goodness again.
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
That's probably the funniest thing anyone has ever said about me.
"a part of a study......"
yeah, might be true.
Jud,
Seriously dude, it was no big deal. Just a few phone calls to an old friend I haven't spoken to in a while.
If you REALLY feel the need to reciprocate I'll take a bottle of King Louis XIV and my address is ....... [laugh]
Quote from: Monstermash on September 11, 2010, 06:59:43 AM
Jud,
Seriously dude, it was no big deal. Just a few phone calls to an old friend I haven't spoken to in a while.
If you REALLY feel the need to reciprocate I'll take a bottle of King Louis XIV and my address is ....... [laugh]
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Yeah, but you didn't have to do it.
It's funny in that one PM I almost put "any bottle but Johnny Blue or our XIV"
I have heard it really isn't that good........hell, the cost of the bottle is half the cost of the entire product.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on September 11, 2010, 09:11:23 AM
I have heard it really isn't that good........hell, the cost of the bottle is half the cost of the entire product.
Don't believe it. I have a friend who used to tend bar in the lounge at a 5 star restaurant and I have had KL XIV on more than one occasion. Trust me, It ROCKS!!!
And yes, the price does reflect the cost of the bottle. [cheeky]
[wine]
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Quote from: humorless dp on September 11, 2010, 03:18:30 AM
I think you may need to explain the difference between forward and back. ;)
nah, this is more fun. 8)
Quote from: cyrus buelton on September 10, 2010, 05:22:30 PM
Wife took the car to a body shop last night to get the estimate to see if it is worthwhile to use our 500$ deductible for the damage. Well, it was 300$ over the deductible but that didn't include the decal work which is estimated at 250-350$ just for the decal. They called their VW contact and said the part wasn't available which I thought was bullshit as they said the car was to new and they don't make it. Yeah, sure. It is on a production car and doesn't exist? Sure.
........to see if what was told to my wife was true.
It wasn't.
He called his buddy in parts at VW and got me the actual VW Part Number which does exist; it is on backorder, but the part is there, but there is a wait time. I am fine with that.
a couple of things...just as an FYI FWIW...and this is from my experience personally...
the TDI cup cars, as far as the end consumer knows, is a production based car. The problem that most customers buying those cars don't know is this...the TDi Cup kit of stuff that comes on the car, doesn't come that way from the factory. The TDi Cup cars are equipped as such with the body and sticker and accessory kit that you see at the port after the car arrives in America. When a parts department is looking up stuff oriented around 1 of these, if the parts people do not know any better, the VIN decodes as a general Jetta Diesel, and not as a special package edition, because the VIN decodes only what was put on AT the factory. I am saying this not as a defense of the VW parts department that the bodyshop/insurance estimator was dealing with, but more as an informative piece, since it is not a normal or easy thing to understand.
that being said, the TDi Cup decals for the 4 doors are as follows...
1K5-853-685 for the left front
1K5-853-686 for the right front
1K5-853-685-A for the left rear
1K5-853-686-A for the right rear
they all MSRP for $52.00 ea. and all are on Backorder currently with no progressive movement in the system for arrival dates....your best bet would be to pay the additional fee to upgrade the order to a RED order, because it will prompt VW to act a little more swiftly than not. A regular backorder will fill when they see fit, which is usually after they receive a few orders for a part and then apply to their vendor for to get a replacement supply. This is moreso crucial when it comes to accessories with VW as they do not( corporately speaking) see this is a vital part to the car and it's drivetrain or operation. It therefore does not get the "provide parts for 10 years" kind of application, because it isn't a necessity and therefore gets dropped after a simple matter of a couple. This isn't true of JUST VW, this is the case for alot of the manufacturers, as a matter of fact. Some expect those such items to be picked up by the aftermarket industry and care very little for the effort and investment to maintain those items otherwise.
BTW, be glad you didn't need any of the body kit stuff, as that stuff currently only comes as a part of a full body kit and takes several weeks to get through a dropship program, but luckily comes color keyed ready to install, but is pretty damned expensive.
great, now Jud is going to show up drunk at your place looking to fellate you
Quote from: ducatiz on September 13, 2010, 03:22:11 AM
great, now Jud is going to show up drunk at your place looking to fellate you
he has to find me 1st....and if he can't find Tom, what makes you think he is going to find me?
this is exactly why I love my 1992 Honda Civic complete with dented door and scuffed paintwork.Parts are readily available from any Honda dealer, wrecking yard or 17 year old kid.
As far as the decals on the car go, I got one from Imperial Tattoo in Portland, One from the HRC( as I think all humans no matter color gender or sexual orientation are equal) and one from Speedymoto.
These are all free and readily avaialble.
My car is a sleeper.
Yesterday I burned off from the light a WRX with a fattie exhaust making that obnoxious brrp brrp sound. Light changed and BGB was gone, Grabbed second and this guy was on my heels , At 7000 rpm BGB hits 3rd at sixty and this guy is in full view of my rear view mirror. I guess this 46 year old woman who was wearing a flowery blouse in a beater Honda showed that kid. .......It was effing brilliant.
When I turned right to get on the freeway the passengers were laughing at their friend's driving. I still got it. [cheeky]
Quote from: zooom on September 13, 2010, 03:10:47 AM
....and all are on Backorder currently with no progressive movement in the system for arrival dates....
correction...some movement on a couple of the part numbers based on updates in the system this morning....
Thanks Zoom for your help on this.
We are going through insurance on this one (I need to call this morning to get some more info), so the body shop will be doing the ordering......so I will ask them to upgrade it to RED when they order from VW.
I actually figured all that stuff on the special editions were done outside the factory and not on a production line.
Don't the ford SVT's (any model) get modded outside the Ford factories too?
Quote from: cyrus buelton on September 13, 2010, 04:08:25 AM
Thanks Zoom for your help on this.
We are going through insurance on this one (I need to call this morning to get some more info), so the body shop will be doing the ordering......so I will ask them to upgrade it to RED when they order from VW.
With your luck the decal will show up colored bright red now.
Quote from: MrIncredible on September 13, 2010, 06:47:23 AM
With your luck the decal will show up colored bright red now.
Or I'll have to use my Lo-Jack
Quote from: badgalbetty on September 13, 2010, 03:31:54 AM
this is exactly why I love my 1992 Honda Civic complete with dented door and scuffed paintwork.Parts are readily available from any Honda dealer, wrecking yard or 17 year old kid.
As far as the decals on the car go, I got one from Imperial Tattoo in Portland, One from the HRC( as I think all humans no matter color gender or sexual orientation are equal) and one from Speedymoto.
These are all free and readily avaialble.
My car is a sleeper.
Yesterday I burned off from the light a WRX with a fattie exhaust making that obnoxious brrp brrp sound. Light changed and BGB was gone, Grabbed second and this guy was on my heels , At 7000 rpm BGB hits 3rd at sixty and this guy is in full view of my rear view mirror. I guess this 46 year old woman who was wearing a flowery blouse in a beater Honda showed that kid. .......It was effing brilliant.
When I turned right to get on the freeway the passengers were laughing at their friend's driving. I still got it. [cheeky]
The only way an 18 y.o. Civic could beat a WRX is 1) your car is souped up, 2) the WRX was going in reverse, 3) that kid is really a bad driver, or 4) a combo of the above. That's funny. BTW, if that's you in your avatar, you don't look to be 46. [thumbsup]
But I digress, from what I read here, yes MonsterMash Rocks!.
Quote from: r_ciao on September 13, 2010, 08:50:25 AM
The only way an 18 y.o. Civic could beat a WRX is 1) your car is souped up, 2) the WRX was going in reverse, 3) that kid is really a bad driver, or 4) a combo of the above.
That's what I was thinking too.
That little 4cyl civic has NOTHING on a WRX unless you hopped the motor up.
Or if the kid stalled the engine like 5 times while missing every single shift.
She was in the WRX too
The WRX was on a conveyor belt....
...but didn't take off? [evil]
[bacon]
Quote from: cyrus buelton on September 13, 2010, 04:08:25 AM
Don't the ford SVT's (any model) get modded outside the Ford factories too?
Yes...in people's driveways. A cobra leaves the factory as a cobra and all other models too, the Ford techs aren't hand building motors in a service bay. SVT is usually quite an upgrade from a base model, not an appearance package.
...and 'mash does rock, helped me out a while back with some fork questions
Quote from: r_ciao on September 13, 2010, 08:50:25 AM
The only way an 18 y.o. Civic could beat a WRX is 1) your car is souped up, 2) the WRX was going in reverse, 3) that kid is really a bad driver, or 4) a combo of the above. That's funny. BTW, if that's you in your avatar, you don't look to be 46. [thumbsup]
But I digress, from what I read here, yes MonsterMash Rocks!.
you forgot...
5. It's being driven by the Coyote with an ACME rocket strapped to it. [laugh]
Quote from: Monstermash on September 14, 2010, 05:48:05 AM
you forgot...
5. It's being driven by the Coyote with an ACME rocket strapped to it. [laugh]
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