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Are Burnouts an Appropriate Way for Mechanics to Road Test Cars?

718Miata
718Miata
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comment_587208

I am guessing possible  Ujoint Damage, differential damage, clutch damage, Front Differential Mount Damage, maybe differential retaining strap damage and a louder clunk.

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      On 11/8/2019 at 3:42 PM, SteveJ said:

    male bovine fecal matter

    This reminds me of a painting my Mom had, "If you can't baffle them with brilliance buffalo them with bulls**t".

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    comment_587213

    Brad’s explanation for the burnouts is cut and pasted directly from his email. Perhaps next I’ll post his explanation for SZR’s failed electrical work. 

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      On 11/8/2019 at 8:03 PM, 718Miata said:

    Brad’s explanation for the burnouts is cut and pasted directly from his email. Perhaps next I’ll post his explanation for SZR’s failed electrical work. 

    We all like a good chuckle, sorry it's on your dime though.

    comment_587270
      On 11/9/2019 at 10:50 AM, 87mj said:

    Wow.  Reading this post really put me in a bad mood.  Beat the crap out of someone else's classic car....

    ...and then charge them money for it and tell them it's all fixed!  Unbelievable.

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      On 11/9/2019 at 1:11 PM, grannyknot said:

    ...and then charge them money for it and tell them it's all fixed!  Unbelievable.

    Is there a state licensing board to complain to?

    I’d be interested in seeing the service procedural checklist and summary sheet.

    If they have one it probably looks something like this:

    1. Replace plugs, wires, points, rotor, condenser, & cap
    2. Set timing
    3. Check brakes for wear
    4. Check brake fluid
    5. Check tire pressure
    6. Adjust clutch
    7. Change oil & filter
    8. Top off radiator fluid
    9. Check to see if owner is in the waiting area
    10. Drive it like you stole it
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    comment_587330

    My Dad always rubbed the rear panels to find a handful of tar. That was his white glove test and the start of my get bitched out day.

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