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Good work isn't Cheap, Cheap work isn't Good!!

Started by bigmoneycloser, February 20, 2014, 12:42:50 PM

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bigmoneycloser

February 20, 2014, 12:42:50 PM
Another classic example of this very true statement!!
Long story short.
I sold my motorcycle, the person hire the cheapest rate shipping company he could find to save money.

This morning shipping company shows up at my storage unit with truck and trailer to pick up..
While pulling into facility( my guess if what happened since I wasn't there)
The driver tries to make a right turn into facility from the center lane and got broad sides by an old explorer with a young girl driving..
s*** happens....... BUT...
The driver didn't speak English, didn't have a US drivers lic and didn't have reg for trailer or insurance for truck...
Now truck trailer and all the bikes loaded are being impounded...

Glad I didn't hire them and they never got my bike(or new owners bike)   

It's sad but that's what happens when you are only shopping price...




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2014 Explorer Sport 401A
22x10.5 Vossen CVT- powder coated Matte Graphite
Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 285/35/22
H & R lowering springs/LMS 93 high boost/AirAid CAI/170* thermostat/3 Bar Map Sensor/Full LED interior /HID head and fog lights/weather tech digital floor mats/SharkFin antena/custom Billet foot pedals/Wilwood big brake kit/ LMS-Corsa CatBack Exhaust/LMS Catted Downpipes

bigmoneycloser

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February 20, 2014, 12:45:46 PM
There is a reason they are cheaper...
Most of the time it's because they are cutting corners with, employees, insurance or quality control..

Tough lesson to learn..
I learned it once and don't want to do that again..


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2014 Explorer Sport 401A
22x10.5 Vossen CVT- powder coated Matte Graphite
Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 285/35/22
H & R lowering springs/LMS 93 high boost/AirAid CAI/170* thermostat/3 Bar Map Sensor/Full LED interior /HID head and fog lights/weather tech digital floor mats/SharkFin antena/custom Billet foot pedals/Wilwood big brake kit/ LMS-Corsa CatBack Exhaust/LMS Catted Downpipes

BiGMaC

#2
February 20, 2014, 01:00:31 PM
Quote from: bigmoneycloser on February 20, 2014, 12:45:46 PM
There is a reason they are cheaper...
Most of the time it's because they are cutting corners with, employees, insurance or quality control..

Amen.  We should remember that in all interactions. 
It's what we should all remember when we are deciding who to trust our rides to for mods... and why sometimes you just can't bring yourself to trust anyone that much... also why we do and should ask a lot of questions and try to understand.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

SHOdded

#3
February 20, 2014, 01:20:25 PM
Narrow escape, phew!!!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

DJE624

#4
February 20, 2014, 08:30:07 PM
Good timing!  Glad it wasn't on the way out. 

mjhpadi

#5
February 20, 2014, 09:13:48 PM
Glad you didn't lose the bike to them.  I learned the lesson about cheap not being best when I bought a cheap lawn mower and it was never anything but trouble...soon traded it on a Snapper that was self propelled and rear bagger...had that one trouble-free for 12 years until I ran over the steel frame of my hammock....it killed the mower, bend the cranckshaft and twisted the mower deck among other things...so it got replaced with a Honda...no more cheap is better for me!
2010 Candy Red SHO, Livernois Stage 4 Tune, Airaid CAI, Tinted Headlamps & Tails, LED Interior Lighting, LED Running Lights, LED Puddle and License Plate Lamps, LED DRL's, Window Tint, Rear Window Spoiler, V3 Triton Switchback Running Lights, Colgan Bra, Ford Racing Gauges (oil pressure, oil temperature, boost/vacuum)
Replaced by 2020 Hertiage Edition GT-350

panther427

#6
February 20, 2014, 09:19:18 PM
I try to stick middle of the road cheap is bad but over paying just for a brand doesn't make me happy either. Quality is what sells

As for trucking and shipping you shouod be very careful.. its extremely cutthroat and the cheap guy is almost always not even trying to follow the rules and cutting every corner possibe to make money on a cheap rate
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