Scruit Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Just got my car back from the alignment shop. As many of you know I have a dashcam in my car. The tech who took it on a test drive went to a private road near a parking lot, stopped at a stop sign then floored it up to redline in 1st gear, tried to powershift into 2nd but got the gear lever jammed (has happened to me before, so I don't powershift!). Revved the engine a few times trying to get the lever out of beign jammed in 2nd (probably jammed between 2nd and 4th with both detent balls half-stuck in place). Then continued to drive it like he stole it before going back to the shop. So, all in all not the worst thing that could happen, like the last time. But now I'm conviced that these teenagers working at auto shops can't be trusted with even a halfway decent car. I called it in to the manager and said I wasn't making an official complaint, but wanted him to let the tech know that hew can't drive customer's cars like that. At first he was understandibly unwilling to chew out an employee based upon my word alone, but letting him know I have a dashcam changed the tone of the conversation a little. Nobody's getting fired or beaten up, just a quick word in his ear to keep him honest. Going on youtube tonight. Stand by. I'm amazed he didn't see the two coke-can sized cameras behind the rear-view mirror, or the sign on the mirror that says; "This car is subject to constant audio/video monitoring inside and out" I have the VAG-com cable. Gonna need advice on setting up a valet mode for this kind of thing. I notice that when I warn the service advisor of the cameras, they don't hoon around in the car. And I had GPS tracking as a sepearte hidden unit so I can tell if they disable the cameras and THEN go all Ferris Bueller on me. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i37sbNBiFac]Shop tech rags on my car, again - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdBore Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 You win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Wow. Link to your camera setup? I know that infamous is selling OTS map solutions now. I asked about a valet option after reading your post http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/now-introducing-customized-off-shelf-mapping-174960.html?p=3738989 "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 You win. What's my prize? A borked tranny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/step-step-installation-dashcam-part-3-94785.html?t=94785&highlight=step-by-step+dashcam This is an old video and I have different cameras and mount, but the DVR and control brain is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted February 6, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted February 6, 2012 So...you have constant video surveillance and gps tracking...paranoid much? Do you already have a tune? It would be pretty easy to cut boost to spring pressure by zeroing out the wastegate tables. You could also move the rev limiter to 5k or so. You'd have to flash the new map over with a laptop unless you get an accessport though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 I have the VAG-com and a laptop that I'm getting started with. I can flash it to a valet map outside the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted February 6, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted February 6, 2012 Then modifying your current map shouldn't take more than a minute or two. Don't tell them you did it and watch them freak out when it bounces off of a 5k rev limiter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdBore Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 oh to defend teenage auto mechanics, I use to be one and I never beat anyone's car...except maybe my own. But im more than likely a rare case:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragman Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 You are way more tolerant than me. I would asked that they comp the alignment, and explain why a test drive for an alignment turned into a auto-x time trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 It's not paranoid when it has already come in handy. This is the third time that I'm aware of that his setup has come in handy; two from idiot techs. So...you have constant video surveillance and gps tracking...paranoid much? 5k is still too high. I had mine set at 3.5. Don't tell them you did it and watch them freak out when it bounces off of a 5k rev limiter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 drop the entire table of initial and max wastegate duty cycle to 0. this will only allow wastegate boost. of course neutral dropping is a diff story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted February 6, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted February 6, 2012 drop the entire table of initial and max wastegate duty cycle to 0. this will only allow wastegate boost. of course neutral dropping is a diff story. That's what I said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 tl:dr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 It gets better. They messed up the alignment - said that camber was not adjustable. We argued over whether the top knuckle-to-strut bolt was eccentric or not - finally I convinced them it was and they agreed to take it back in tomorrow. I got the impression they were arguing that they had checked the bolt and found it to be perfectly round. I know they didn't touch that bolt because I put a dab of elmer's glue between the nut and strut. (dries clear, almost invisible) I usually do this so I can tell if something starts to back off, but in this case it came in handy to tell that the nut hadn't moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtbimmer Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 It gets better. They messed up the alignment - said that camber was not adjustable. We argued over whether the top knuckle-to-strut bolt was eccentric or not - finally I convinced them it was and they agreed to take it back in tomorrow. I got the impression they were arguing that they had checked the bolt and found it to be perfectly round. I know they didn't touch that bolt because I put a dab of elmer's glue between the nut and strut. (dries clear, almost invisible) I usually do this so I can tell if something starts to back off, but in this case it came in handy to tell that the nut hadn't moved. But was the camber off? It could be that it was fine and did not need adjustment therefore your glue mark would not be disturbed. In any case, sounds like you need to find a different mechanic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Scruit, you are too nice if that ass-clown doesn't lose his job. He should have been shown the door before he could have the chance to look up your home address off the shop's paperwork/computer. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy51 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 In for the YouTube link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 apparently there is a valet mode on the car, in the owners manual they speek of a valet key, i don't if its simply does not open the trunk and glove box, or enables a slow ass mode. i have herd of some other cars have 30 mph limit and 3000 rpm limit and 2 mile range on valet mode. Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 lol again? I keep telling my g/f this is why I don't valet my car. She says, "what do they care? It's not like it's a Ferrari." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 But was the camber off? It could be that it was fine and did not need adjustment therefore your glue mark would not be disturbed. In any case, sounds like you need to find a different mechanic! The camber was off by a couple of degrees, but they said it "wasn't far enough off to justify the cost of special camber plates". "The bolt is round from the factory and the camber is non-adjustable." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Bump for Youtube video added to first post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dov Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Im a teenage mechanic, this would get my ass fired, after getting laughed at for missing the shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Took it back to the shop today for them to do the alignment right - they said the camber was out but is non-adjustable. We all know the camber IS adjustable because the top knuckle-to-strut bolt is an eccentric bolt. The manger was not convinced, and even when I told him I had everything apart this weekend and I know the top bolt is eccentric he wasn't sure. "I guess we'll have to order some shims..." "No shims! Loosen the nut, turn the bolt until the camber is correct then tighten the nut down again, holding the bolt in that new position!" "Well, we'll have to take a look at it to see..." So what now? I've already paid. I say if they don't get it right this time I get my money back (either from them or from mastercard) and take it to Subaru for the alignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 thats really horrible id be extremely upset that is really stupid. Demand a refund the tech takes your car kills it. They make no adjustments, have no clue how or that it is adjustable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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