2011.5 ZCP with stiffer suspension than my '11 ZCP?

Bubbles · 04-26-2011, 08:35 PM

A buddy of mine took delivery of a 'ZCP 2011.5. I drove it and immediately I felt a huge difference compared to my 'ZCP 2011. The ride was much stiffer than my now "old" 2011. I thought I had trashed my '11's suspension already at 12k, but it turns at the SHIPPING BLOCKS were left on at delivery. My buddy had driven it through the entire break-in period with shipping blocks.

Gotta love dealer incompetence.

ahmed_fawzy · 04-26-2011, 08:38 PM

Idiots...

JohnnyRoaster · 04-26-2011, 08:42 PM

Wouldn't that do some damage to the EDC and shocks? He should get the dealers screwup in writing in case something breaks.

Bubbles · 04-26-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ahmed_fawzy

Idiots...

No doubt

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyRoaster

Wouldn't that do some damage to the EDC and shocks? He should get the dealers screwup in writing in case something breaks.

Not sure, we'll find out soon enough.

Stay away from a certain dealer in Florida.

Cptn Mo 703 · 04-26-2011, 09:00 PM

what are the shipping blocks???

mrkbbd · 04-26-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cptn Mo 703

what are the shipping blocks???

They are part of the transport prep, essentially they put a wedge in the suspension so it doesn't move

Cptn Mo 703 · 04-26-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mrkbbd

They are part of the transport prep, essentially they put a wedge in the suspension so it doesn't move

ohhh yea that doesnt sound to good!! Thanks

'Cane · 04-26-2011, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubbles

No doubt

Not sure, we'll find out soon enough.

Stay away from a certain dealer in Florida.

Hint?

Miami M3 · 04-26-2011, 10:14 PM

how are we supposed to stay away from the dealer if you don't tell us who it is? what's the big secret?

FStop7 · 04-26-2011, 10:21 PM

I doubt it will have done any damage.

Bubbles · 04-26-2011, 10:27 PM

Braman motor cars. Terrible service.

persian54 · 04-27-2011, 03:54 AM

you should post before and after pics :P

ManAndMachine · 04-27-2011, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubbles

A buddy of mine took delivery of a 'ZCP 2011.5. I drove it and immediately I felt a huge difference compared to my 'ZCP 2011. The ride was much stiffer than my now "old" 2011. I thought I had trashed my '11's suspension already at 12k, but it turns at the SHIPPING BLOCKS were left on at delivery. My buddy had driven it through the entire break-in period with shipping blocks.

Gotta love dealer incompetence.

Oh noes not again,these threads seem to come up once a month.Dealer incompetence FTL!

Brosef · 05-03-2011, 02:13 PM

Bubbles - sorry to get off topic, but I've noticed your avatar before and was always puzzled by it. I started watching Trailer Park Boys on Sunday and I'm already mid-way through season 5.

What an amazing show - I can't stop laughing every time Ricky opens his mouth and basically tells everyone to f*** off. I can't believe I had never heard of the show before. Anyone with a subscription should watch this on Netflix instant-view.

jrlee53 · 05-03-2011, 02:23 PM

Wow, just wow.

Bubbles · 05-03-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Brosef

Bubbles - sorry to get off topic, but I've noticed your avatar before and was always puzzled by it. I started watching Trailer Park Boys on Sunday and I'm already mid-way through season 5.

What an amazing show - I can't stop laughing every time Ricky opens his mouth and basically tells everyone to f*** off. I can't believe I had never heard of the show before. Anyone with a subscription should watch this on Netflix instant-view.

HA! Yes it's the green bastard. Good catch.

e46e92love · 05-03-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubbles

A buddy of mine took delivery of a 'ZCP 2011.5. I drove it and immediately I felt a huge difference compared to my 'ZCP 2011. The ride was much stiffer than my now "old" 2011. I thought I had trashed my '11's suspension already at 12k, but it turns at the SHIPPING BLOCKS were left on at delivery. My buddy had driven it through the entire break-in period with shipping blocks.

Gotta love dealer incompetence.

Bubbles, what do the blocks look like? Can you just look at the sale Zion from underneath the car to see if the blocks are still there?

Sorry to sound ignorant but I have yet to see any....just curious what to look for.

Cheers,
e46e92

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