McDaniels Audi of Charleston refused to install my Konis.
04-03-2006, 04:57 AM
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McDaniels Audi of Charleston refused to install my Konis.
They said that since I did not order the parts through them that they would be unable to install them. Looks like I won't be going out there anymore.
04-03-2006, 05:15 AM
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I agree. I thought that service dept labor was where dealerships made their living.
And this is apparently a 4 or 5 hour job, which you would think would be easy $$ for them...
04-03-2006, 05:22 AM
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The local dealership here won't touch aftermarket parts...
They won't do any installs or even repairs involving aftermarket components. They wouldn't even do my strut mounts and bearings because I had Konis.
04-03-2006, 05:31 AM
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If you can wait a week or so...
And are willing to drive up to Greenville SC ..I could install them for you....I have all the special tools and have done numerous suspension installs
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04-03-2006, 05:42 AM
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I greatly appreciate that, Morio.
I just got off the phone with the shop I bought the car from. They deal exclusively in luxury imports (lots of Beamers, Mercedes, as well as Audis). Their service department manager/chief mechanic has an engineering degree and managed the local Mercedes dealership's service department for 15 years. They said they would have absolutely no problem doing it, so I made an appointment for next Monday morning. Thanks again very much for the offer, though!
04-03-2006, 05:50 AM
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no problem.... anytime you need help
I don't mind helping.... I did my timing belt, suspension, etc.. on my TT and I have done numerous engine swaps and basic restos on early watercooled volkswagens (mainly sciroccos)... I have most of the tools needed for the job and I have a friend who lets me access his shop if I need a lift...