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Post by Rob Sannes on Nov 6, 2019 22:16:39 GMT -8
Sooo, here we are nine days after I paid for my order from 1010tires. And what do I get? Another e-mail. This time it states that I have ordered incorrect sized tires for my 1991 Tercel, and they may rub on the fenders. AND that the "too tall" tires will negatively affect my anti-lock brake system and traction control too! Would I like to order different tires, or cancel the entire order??? Unbelievable. It took them nine days to come up with this response? Ok, time to send off another e-mail. "Yes these wheels and tires will fit. Your website even says that they will depending on what model of Tercel is entered. None of the choices listed are accurate anyway, all the models have the same fender clearance, and no 1991 Tercels ever came with ABS or Traction Control. Please continue with my order as stated". So later that day another e-mail arrives... "So just to be clear, you are asking us to proceed with your order as it is (no changes), correct?" "YES! Send me my F****N order like I have previously asked for the last umpteen times!!! I maybe phrased that a bit differently, but you get the idea... I also stated that I have used tires even bigger than the ones ordered, on this very car, and they DON'T rub. They WILL fit. OK? And finally a message: "We will proceed with your order as requested." Wow! Just wow. Can you really believe it is this difficult to buy products on line... Or is it just me? I was trying to come up with a smart ass reply to get a laugh but this is just not funny. Bummer Russ, you must be completely frustrated. Hope it's all good soon. Fingers crossed.
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Post by PICTUP on Nov 7, 2019 18:27:35 GMT -8
Wow! Just wow. Can you really believe it is this difficult to buy products on line... Or is it just me? It's just you Russ, lol! Sorry to hear of your on-going frustrations with this company. Funny, every time I have looked at 1010tires in the past, I always thought it looked like a slick operation....and turns out they so, ah, well, AREN'T!! Hope you get some satisfaction soon. Til then take a few deep breaths and go watch a Marty video!
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Post by Brenticon on Nov 8, 2019 9:28:04 GMT -8
since ya love that car so much, do ya want me to order these
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Post by Rob Sannes on Nov 8, 2019 9:39:08 GMT -8
since ya love that car so much, do ya want me to order these Sweet Wheels man!
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Post by Volktales on Nov 8, 2019 20:33:48 GMT -8
They would look good on your Acadian. Or are you going with the "teddy bears???
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Post by magikbus on Nov 9, 2019 8:29:07 GMT -8
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Post by Brenticon on Nov 11, 2019 10:23:58 GMT -8
Yea, no, I'll stick with what I got on the "Beater with a Heater" On the bus though, hmmmmmmmmm
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Post by Volktales on Nov 19, 2019 22:00:50 GMT -8
Still waiting for my order to ship.... What a surprise...
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Post by Volktales on Nov 24, 2019 18:30:46 GMT -8
Sooo, while waiting for the rims and tires to maybe show up, I needed to get those brake components all clean and shiny. I had intended to simply service the back brakes and then paint them up, as the last time I looked in there, things were decent... I guess that was a bit longer ago then I thought. The shoe lining was probably around 30-40% remaining, and the various springs and hold down hardware was depressingly rusty. Time to reluctantly crack open the wallet again... The Paseo's front brakes were totally worn out and rusty, so it was highly unlikely the rear brake parts would be any good. Or not. In fact the rotten drums on the Paseo contained nearly new shoes and pristine hardware. Who woulda thunk it??? Cleaned up and transferred over to the Tercel... Nothing wrong with that, and zero expense; just the way I like it. I did clean up and repaint the Tercel backing plates as best as possible in place. I would have removed and bead blasted them, but the park brake cable bracket would have to be removed, and the attaching bolts were seized into the alloy housing. Maybe next time... Drums all de-rusted, and nice and shiny.... And because I can't help myself as usual, I also cleaned/painted/undercoated the wheel wells and suspension as well... Continued...
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Post by Volktales on Nov 24, 2019 18:52:12 GMT -8
Then it was time to deal with the front brakes. The rotors were ok, but a bit rusty. They were bead-blasted, along with the caliper brackets. The rotors where painted with high temp paint, intended for calipers. This product (VHT), was purchased from Lordco, and seemed to spray on OK. One can was just enough to do both rotors, calipers, and brackets. I did splurge for new front pads, as the old ones were around 60% remaining. Why not, then I shouldn't have to worry about the brakes again for years. The Paseo did provide some good rubber boots for the caliper slider pins, so that was nice. As you might expect, all the brake fluid was flushed out, and replaced with new... And while this was going on, look what FINALLY showed up! Looks like some big carefully wrapped donuts! Lets hope they are what I actually ordered... YYYYYEEEEESSSSS! Not a donut, but something much tastier! Surprisingly these were exactly what I ordered, and looked even better in person. The clear coat extends to the spokes too, and the graphite colour was exactly as I hoped it would be... Now, would they actually fit on the car??? You betcha. All that research paid off. They bolted up just fine, and fit like I hoped they would... I think they look quite decent. A bit retro, and even look similar to EMPI 8-spokes... This was intentional. And yes I know it would look better lowered, but we have already discussed that before. If I was much younger, I would probably find a way to do it... Overall I am quite pleased with this choice, and they will remain on this car. These rims also fit all my various Hondas, as well as other Toyotas, and even earlier water-cooled VW's if I feel the need to get something else in the future. This is highly unlikely, as these rims and tires basically doubled the value of the car, and are the first rims I have ever bought new, and likely the last... Anyway, the next step is a VERY thorough polish and wax, then we will think about maybe a new head unit and sub box for the amp and subwoofer. Still not sure about that yet...
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Post by magikbus on Nov 24, 2019 19:11:43 GMT -8
Nice! Congrats, when lots of work pays off it's often doubly satisfying.
On another non VW topic, I've got a clunk in the front end of our 05 Corolla when it hops over the small curb at the end of our driveway, especially when hopping in reverse. Gonna jack it up tomorrow, weather permitting to see what sort of shape the ball joints are in. Sounds like that to me. Never done a Toyota before, is it doable "on the driveway" or are special tools necessary? Stan
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Post by Brenticon on Nov 24, 2019 20:02:06 GMT -8
holy crap that looks good, for a tercel, lol
the rims and rubber look great. I had problems visualizing them on when I saw them at the shop.
good work bud
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Post by CrazyBrit on Nov 24, 2019 20:20:04 GMT -8
The Tercel looks fantastic Russ. The wheels suit the car even more than Fuchs.... This must be the nicest Tercel in North America!
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Post by stoked on Nov 24, 2019 20:37:38 GMT -8
I believe it's the nicest Terseo 2.0 in the world!
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Post by Volktales on Nov 24, 2019 21:02:44 GMT -8
Nice! Congrats, when lots of work pays off it's often doubly satisfying. On another non VW topic, I've got a clunk in the front end of our 05 Corolla when it hops over the small curb at the end of our driveway, especially when hopping in reverse. Gonna jack it up tomorrow, weather permitting to see what sort of shape the ball joints are in. Sounds like that to me. Never done a Toyota before, is it doable "on the driveway" or are special tools necessary? Stan I don't think I have ever changed a factory ball joint on a Toyota car before. They seldom give problems, but then your Toyota sees a lot more rough roads then the manufacturer ever intended... In your case, a broken coil spring may be possible as well. Also check for a broken sway bar link, if your car is equipped with one...
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