Guys, I had JUST finished installing my new Alpine stereo system complete with Amp and component speakers. This morning I come down to get in my car and my trunk lid is up slightly. Also, I notice that my drivers door is slightly ajar. A quick glance inside told me that my new head unit was GONE. The stupid part was that the kids that took it left my V1 radar detector, the Alpine V12 amp and some other rather valuable stuff in the glovebox. They did however manage to take my pack of Fruitstripe gum and leave a couple of wrappers on the floor. Yes, I was stupid and left the doors unlocked for them. It was in my driveway and I live in the middle of nowhere (rural Paulding county). Oh well...my own fault I guess. Now then...they also took the metal chasis that the radio sets in as well as the dash pocket that goes underneath of the radio. Anyone have this stuff lying around they don't need anymore before I go buy it? Thanks and sorry for venting...I just needed to release a little steam is all.
I have the STi din pocket cover, that's about it. I have no left over wiring but I do have some of the tools hanging around if you need to use 'em. Not to overstate it, but sorry for your loss. I am also sure to lock my car no matter where I park because frankly our STis are just magnets for trouble.
Yeah...I know. I'm stupid. Oh well...my wife tells me that all the time. ANYWAY...I already placed an order with Subaruparts.com for the replacement parts. Thanks anyway. You're correct...I guess that big wing on the back is just a magnet for trouble. Guess I still need to get used to that. JW
Yep, as much as I would like to offer some sort of pleasantry, I am in the mood to gripe and complain. I will be calling the GM of Classic Cadillac and Subaru about the horrible complacent service I received on Wednesday for the warranted replacement of my right headlight. A simple run down of what was asked for: Replaced Right Front Headlight Housing Decided to have oil changed as well (6k miles) Had tires rotated and balanced (balanced, at 6k miles WTF?) What happened.... I was thrown between two service mangagers three (3) times, I was told 1 hour to install (...?) headlamp, 1 for oil change and 1 to rotate tires. After waiting in the poorly "friendly" waiting room and talking to two older ladies about how they both had spent 4 hours yesterday at the dealership having the oil in their cadillac changed I decided to leave to get some lunch. I come back and the car is miraculously finished and ready...or is it? I walk into the cashier's office and pay "happily" for the services rendered and ask for my car to be brought to me. I told them I would stand out infront of their office on the sidewalk and wait for the car. 20 mins come and go and I stroll unpleasantly back into the office and remind them that I am still waiting for my car. Both cashiers express a sense of surprise and talk to each other stating that they had no clue that I was still waiting. Well, one appologies and calls around to see who isnt on their lunch break... Meanwhile, I see "Stan" walk by eating a bag of Cheetoes and drinking a soda. I comment to the cashier, I guess he's on his lunch break huh? I walk back outside. The car comes within the next 10 minutes. Well, in that downtime, I ran into a 2.5 owner and was explaining him the concept of the site, introducing myself etc and we both watch a service man back a cadillac into his car. Although he only bumped it...what the hell, this shouldnt have happened. My car finally pulls up, after watching Stan do a burn out in it hwen I dropped it offer a few hours before. I have to make a left onto Roswell, which any atlanta driver knows requires guts and some speed, so I make it to the grocery store and I smell burning oil. I pop the hood, see some smoke, I figure they spilled some, not acceptable at all. I inspect the rest of the car. They left the sticker on the headlight and draped something like gum on part of it, at least it looks like gum strung out and stuck on it. Joy, so I have to clean up after them. I go to inspect my rotated tires to find that when they removed one of the weights they scratched the wheel -- thanks guys! Well, come nightfall, I decide to check out the install. I pull up to a wall to check out the beam pattern, etc and it is definately off Oh well, the fun tomorrow shall bring. Feel any better J?
Man...I don't really know what to say to ya about that. Try talking to John - The shiny bald headed GM over there and remind him that I'm still waiting on a call back regarding my speedometer being off. He promised to call me back with some info after he talked to his service dept. That was last Friday. Yeah, I've been a little less than impressed with the service after the sale over there. Everyone over there except for Herman Jones seems to be new and really doesn't know much about what's going on. They've got a YOUNG service guy named Mark that's only been there a couple of months who really didn't impress me much...he told me that in order for them to actually do something about my speedo being off, that I'd have to provide them a certification on my GPS. Now THAT's service for ya! Alex...sounds like it's time we found another service dept to deal with. I've been a little less than pleased with them as well. Sorry to hear about the headlight crap and your wheel...that's BS man. They should do a LOT better than that. To be honest...no I really don't feel much better about my stereo getting stolen, but oh well. Later, JW
Yeah, it was sort of jush a push to relieve some tension :/ But I am thinking of trying out Gwinett next time, how about you? Plus, if I do find a good service dept I'll attempt to get the reputable guy to pass the word along about the website to the WRX/2.5 owners that they service. I cant really say much other than the obvious, but if you need a hand putting anything back in lemme know.
criminals are stupid. About 10 years ago i was on a family trip and our big ass van was parked outside in the parking lot while we were sleeping. The next morning when we woke up, the front window was busted, stuff had been stolen and we were pissed off. After further inspection, i kid you not, the items that were misssing were: some Raffy tapes for kids, a bag of Dorritos, and the best prize of all when stealing from a van, ONE OF THE FUCKING SEATS! No joke, they stole a damn seat. The seat behind the passenger seat. One of the kids had to sit on the floor the like 24 hour drive home.
Alex...I got it man...but thanks..I appreciate the offer. I put it in the first time, so I guess it won't kill me to do it again. Lemme know how it goes with Gwinette. I agree, it would be good if we could find one service guy in Atlanta who takes the time to see that things get done right and done right the first time. Kind of make him the club service guy. Vent away, anytime you need it man. I don't mind a bit. Crucial...yeah, I know what ya mean. We had someone break into our van about 15 years ago and take our small B/W TV out. The stupid part was the cut the cable to the external antenna and didn't happen to notice that the reason we had an external antenna was that we had broken off the small mast antenna off the TV! So, in other words, the TV was useless. They did however manage to finish off a 1/4 bag of potato chips I had stashed in the back. They sat in the back of the van and ate them all and left the bag on the floor. They had time to eat potato chips, but not enough to follow the cable and take the magnetic antenna off the roof. What a bunch of idiots. If I ever catch those rat bast****, you can bet they'll regret the day they were born, but I figure they're long gone by now.