Taking a step back from the emotion of a bad transaction, I have to agree with the "fix it with the team" approach.
What you really want (as far as I can tell) is your car working and to be done with John. So why not take up the offer here and get it fixed. I agree, you don't need any more stings from the scopion and I'm not sure the confidence is there in John, justified or not, that he can do the work that needs to be done. If he can, why didn't he just do it the first time?
I'd stay focused on what you really want, which is a reliable, properly sorted car you can enjoy. And I think your best shot at getting that is by embracing the collective experience and skill of the group.
One man with a passion bests one hundred with a job. Having a passionate team with experience offering to help you is a no brainer for me.
-Jeff
PS As far as I can tell this is about the point in the thread where someone should start posting "garage art" of scantily clad women. Far be it from me to stop anyone.
Why, because Jeff asked for it....
Enough coddling Tom....
Enough coddling Tom....
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Decision is made.
Car is NOT going back to JPS.
Thanks for all the input.
Team started work today on the big fix and there were some extremely surprising discoveries. More to follow under a new thread soon. Suffice it to say Tom was not crazy or over-reacting and did NOT cause harm to the car by driving 45 in a 35 one too many times.
Car is NOT going back to JPS.
Thanks for all the input.
Team started work today on the big fix and there were some extremely surprising discoveries. More to follow under a new thread soon. Suffice it to say Tom was not crazy or over-reacting and did NOT cause harm to the car by driving 45 in a 35 one too many times.
Tom,
Glad to hear this. This is a great decision, best move.
I look forward to your repair notes. Please do post them. The solutions you guys come up with will be invaluable to the rest of us. To me problem solving is great fun and hopefully you guys had designated drivers at the end of the day.
Cheers
Dave
Glad to hear this. This is a great decision, best move.
I look forward to your repair notes. Please do post them. The solutions you guys come up with will be invaluable to the rest of us. To me problem solving is great fun and hopefully you guys had designated drivers at the end of the day.
Cheers
Dave
Vince - I think red is my new favorite color!
Keep it there
The contact you make and friends you make will be worth a lot more in her long run
Bill
The contact you make and friends you make will be worth a lot more in her long run
Bill
Tom,
Great to hear. Like everyone else, I look forward to the observations, considerations and solutions that emerge. I suspect the collect discovery will better a lot more than just JPS cars but they time you're all done.
-Jeff
Great to hear. Like everyone else, I look forward to the observations, considerations and solutions that emerge. I suspect the collect discovery will better a lot more than just JPS cars but they time you're all done.
-Jeff
Tom---
"Extremely surprising discoveries" Now I am REALLY anxious to have a running report of what these discoveries are and how they were repaired.
Please start a new thread "JPS Coupe Discoveries and fixes" for us all!
Get 'er done!!----Jack
Well well--I see the "Official Green Coupe Repair" thread has already been started by Danny---super! Do keep it current as there are many of wanting to read the play-by play.
What a story!----Jack
Tom - Glad you made the decision to do the work yourself. It will be a great learning experience as well as a fun social event. I think we all who have followed this thread will be looking forward to the progress. Have fun!