but that sucks. I actually had mine done at the dealer when they replaced the front spring.
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Smart A$$ Tire Monkey
Took the '04 to get the alignment checked at the tire shop where I'd bought the tires a few months ago. They do a lot of Corvette work and were recomended to me by friends who own a auto repair shop and are Corvette owners too.
Got there on time, was put on the rack within 5 minutes.
Then all of a sudden I hear............ "Corvette.......... hay, look at that Callaway sticker on the windshield.......... that's BS..........".
The wall between the public's waiting/office and the work shop isn't sound proof. I heard it. The Office manager heard it. I instantly felt my blood pressure shoot up and the entire room knew it. The office manager and I locked eyes and I said and I quote...." You tell that Smart A$$ to lift the hood and he'll eat those words."
The office manager got with the shop manager. Don't know what was said but shortly the shop manager came out and informed me that my alignment was spot on and suggested that the wear to the outside of my front tires was due to "agressive cornering".
Now I know BS when I hear it. Guess he wanted to sooth my obvious displeasure over the comments I heard. Probably embarassed over the "newbe's" comments too.
When I left they knew I wouldn't be back by the black stripes left in the road in front of their shop.
In todays market place...... You Don't Pizz Off The Customers.
Got there on time, was put on the rack within 5 minutes.
Then all of a sudden I hear............ "Corvette.......... hay, look at that Callaway sticker on the windshield.......... that's BS..........".
The wall between the public's waiting/office and the work shop isn't sound proof. I heard it. The Office manager heard it. I instantly felt my blood pressure shoot up and the entire room knew it. The office manager and I locked eyes and I said and I quote...." You tell that Smart A$$ to lift the hood and he'll eat those words."
The office manager got with the shop manager. Don't know what was said but shortly the shop manager came out and informed me that my alignment was spot on and suggested that the wear to the outside of my front tires was due to "agressive cornering".
Now I know BS when I hear it. Guess he wanted to sooth my obvious displeasure over the comments I heard. Probably embarassed over the "newbe's" comments too.
When I left they knew I wouldn't be back by the black stripes left in the road in front of their shop.
In todays market place...... You Don't Pizz Off The Customers.
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No man. It's just that in a place that does a good deal of Corvette work you'd think that a little more respect would be in order.
It's like cursing in Church. It comes out of left field, hits you for a loop, and ruins any feeling of sanctuary you have.
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Not going to name any names. Might have been a bad day, full moon, whatever...... may not happen to anyone else.
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You just proved you're a Corvette A**by burning rubber.
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