No problem......

See that effect N.O. , that's why I can't be like you, but your personality suits you :D

 

yeah dusty through MVP is a good guy. he used to be in powerhouse's old shop right around the corner from scalliwags garage. not sure where he is at now but also don't forget about the custom exhaust idea!!!

and dazy, don't worry about your warranty being affected by exhaust! your safe!

 

Yeah your safe with the catback exhaust on warranty, anything more than that and you have to know someone at the dealership :D

 

I've done some thinking (and some sulking) and this is what I've come up with:

I called Rhythm Motorsports and they said the Greddy exhaust has been on back-order from the manufacturer since Jan 13. I was able to cancel my order without a problem, full refund and no restocking fees.

Question: Mr. Ed, does Martin do exhaust work too? Or only body?

When the topic of my exhaust comes up with the claims adjuster, I know exactly what I'm going to say (or not to say :D).

If the money situation works out, I would like to get some type of body kit other than stock, but I'm not sure which one yet. If there's extra money to play with, I may take some of the other upgrade suggestions in the other thread. But first thing's first: the front looks like **** and it needs to be fixed.

I'm going to bat my eyes and ask nicely the person who is repairing my car to install the 3 sets of light bulbs that I've ordered for the front end. They’re all in stock and ready to go.

Scalliwag: Here are the part numbers for the clear corners you've needed. Have you had a chance to talk to your friend in Japan?
F151 51 131B
F151 51 121B

My goal: Come out of this ordeal with a new body kit, new custom exhaust, matching lights and clear corners. C'MON!!! WHO'S WITH ME????

 

Sounds good as long as you don't try to get insurance to pay for more than what your front end costs

I hope it works out for ya!

 

On the clear corners.. I had sent the numbers to him last week and have not heard back yet Time to send him a reminder

 

Surely they are not much cheaper, if they are I am going to kick my a$$!!

 

honestly he doesn't make custom exhaust...i would take it to a muffler shop for that.

i would just try to stick with getting the car fixed and possibly a new front end...maybe some suspension parts. if you get any other bodykit it will need to be painted and matched up. the MS one comes painted and matches up perfectly.

i'll talk to him and make sure he is willing to take on another 8!

 

Was he fed up after he did yours or something?

 

Hummmm.. custom exhaust, i would suggest just buying a catback. seriously, i mean custom is cheaper but is not as nice im my opinion.. also, as far as the body what a friend of mine did was that once the adjuster gives the amount to replace the parts you can turn around and instead of gettin the OEM part get a aftermarket...

That dude Martin, i think that he was the one who painted and put the body kit on my friends car, he has a 98 Turbo Eclipse that was candy apple.. it was NICE!!!!!!!!

 

no i just kept bugging him all the time!!!

 

I'm just aiming high and dreaming a little. This just sucks. I just want it fixed.

 

Don't let your worries on your car bring you down. You have your health and you're still going to Vegas for the weekend and more gambling at Shreveport. Think of the bright side...you'll get your baby back sooner or later. You're not stuck without transportation and you've reconnected with a friend from your past.

 

and the car will be better then ever...just like mine!

 

That's how you get the cool stuff darlin' Shoot really high on this deal. Look at some of the options and go for the best. Like EG said we will make sure Martin knows you are our friend and we want your car to stand out from stock.
I know I will be remnding him that a lot of RX8 people are going to see that car so the more impressive it is the more people will be wanting his name.
I know he would do a good job anyway but it is always good to throw in a little motovational talk

 

he was going to cut me in some cash for reffering you but i told him to keep it and use it towards making your car even better. i would def. take it to him. if anything just swing by and talk to him. he is hard to catch some times but if chris is there he might be able to help you out some.

your car is gonna lood sweet once it gets done!

 

That is very sweet of you to pass up that deal Mr. Ed, thank you. If I haven't said it already, I appreciate all of your help through this mess. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! :D

It helps to know that my car will be in trusted hands and that she'll come out better than how she went in (in more ways than one).

I'm hoping to talk to the adjuster tomorrow if possible, Monday at the latest, and then get the car towed either Monday or Tuesday. I was going to stop by his shop on Monday after work. Can you send me his address? Thanks.

 

i'll get his addy tomorrow and send it too you via PM...my car is getting the finishing touches on it tomorrow so that means no more Focus!!!!

YAY!!!!