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: Owning an SRT and living outside the US


stevesvt
11-10-2008, 04:15 AM
Sometimes living in another country with my jeep is a real PIA.

I went to a "reputable" shop here in Korea to have my Bwoody springs installed.

Upon completion, I notice that one side is like 2 inches higher than the other side in the rear. It looked like they gave me a lift instead of a drop. When I tell them, they look at me like I'm crazy and start pulling a ruler out to measure the difference. I couldn't believe they didn't see it.

Anyway, we get it on the lift and the dude comes back and tells my wife that he has to cut a bolt. I'm like "no way" and go with him to see this bolt. Sure enough, there is a bolt sandwiching the brake hose and part of a bracket. We then notice that the links are reverse from what they should be. Uh no kidding. So they put them back right and everything falls into place.

Well guess what, now I have a huge leak in my brake hose and they have to order a part that isn't even in this country.

I would try and order some SS lines but it can take anywhere from 1-8 weeks for me to get them here.

I may just do that anyway and install them at a later date.

My wife is Korean and she is constantly telling me to trust these places around here. LOL, she actually told me it was my fault because I didn't have to install new springs. I don't think I have ever had a single 100% satisfied experience in any audio/body/performance shop in Korea.

Maybe I should trade in my Jeep for a Hyundai...

SkyeHighSRT8
11-10-2008, 05:51 AM
or move.......

stevesvt
11-10-2008, 05:58 AM
LOL, not really an option right now but I was thinking about that not long ago.

There are things I love about living here. The cost of living is great, the benefits of being an Expatriate are great, and contrary to what most other people say around here, I love the driving. I pretty much do what I want driving wise with no consequences.

SkyeHighSRT8
11-10-2008, 06:24 AM
That's cool, hopefully you find a place you can trust to work on your baby.