NJMac

Honestly, there were a couple pieces that didn't want to stick that well. Since it was 11:00 at night, I figured the headliner would hold it and I just went home. Sorry I don't have a better answer for you Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

I gave up on returning the kit and decided to play Tetris last night. No way would I spend the $700 again for the factory "kit". The pre cut pieces only fit where they were intended less than 50%. The rest I just eye balled and cut with my pocket knife. Id save some dough and buy regular closed cell from Spruce if i had it to do over again. At least I did my part this month in keeping the factory going.... Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Lol. Give me time. I'm only 8 months into owning this ship. [emoji6][emoji16] Speaking of 8 months, my wife saw it for the very first time last night. I introduced it as "our bleeding money hole". Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Got the official Mooney insulation installed. Absolutely would not buy that kit again. I honestly only used it because it was in my hands. But at least I can sleep tight knowing there will be no issues with corrosion on the tube frame. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Nice!

Lol. Yes it's a different vendor and its a firm proposal. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Scope creep keeps happening. Interior guy started on new carpet and headliner today. I honestly can't believe my wife hasn't taken issue with the financial blood bath this thing is becoming. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Follow up post pending on Monday after i hear back from air mods. It seems these 2 part numbers I ordered for roughly $700 are only "insulating" the side walls. They're researching if its just for noise. I wanted to warm it up in the winter and was expecting the ceiling to get insulation too. If its just noise abatement ill be sending it back. For the pricing I was pretty disappointed on what i actually got. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Kudos to Don Maxwell for pointing this beggar to the right place. Here is it, hope it helps someone else in the future. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Anyone have a diagram for where these factory supplied insulation panels go in my M20E? I got these 6 weeks ago but like a genius I put the box aside and didnt look thru the contents . Interior is getting reassembled next week and id like to get it insulated today. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Best buy is running that same deal right now. I just got another yesterday to go in my panel dock Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

I bought a bone stock 64 e last fall for what i thought was a decent price upfront. Thought I could update the panel as i went. I'm got over 70 grand into the plane now. Should have spent the money upfront on an E or F that was already mostly how i wanted it. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

It hasn't even been a week yet and all the frustration with this jackasses billing has already faded Into the background. Avionics guy texted me this photo today and said he is planning on delivering the plane start of next week. Can't wait to enjoy all this change!

Im not one to normally take the high road but my wife agrees we'll pay him off and just walk. Shes upset too. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Whats fair rates for these shops? Ohio here and avionics is 75 and A&P is 85 Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Yep. I played it off like i was fine with the BS he was spewing. He has my log books. I just need those, my annual sign off, and my plane back and he'll only see me as i stop in a few times a week to pickup my instructor amd flash him the bird. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Thats the part that blows my mind. Avionocs bill is from another shop. This was just my new panel work, edm900, and a few squaks from annual. His itemized list is back at the house. Ive blocked it out it ticks me off so badly. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

I asked to audit his times so we met today. Here was one of the pages he gave me. Clear as mud. Dont be like me. Sign a written proposal with a hard number first. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Don't allow a shop to go time and materials. Im finding out now that is asking to be taken advantage of. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Just called mx asking him to justify his bill. He is sticking to 31 hrs to install a clock and fiber lights. Ill pay it and move the plane. Considering filing a complaint with the city who owns the airport. His actions are no way to treat people or represent their community. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

I was already planning on my next annual at the MSC in New Jersey. I used to "fake it til i made it" in my businesses but i flat hate the idea of this mx doing similarly with my bird. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Mechanic presented me the final bill for his side of the job. Wife met him for the first time then and called him a DB. He still needs to weight the plane and add shoulder harnesses but those were included in the bill. Early March when i had had it with him, i asked for a quote to finish the job or i was taking it elsewhere. I added a mid continent clock and ring lights around the guages for nite flight since that quote. Roughly $650 extra in parts. However he is billing 31 extra labor hours above what he quoted me back in March. At his 85/ hr shop rate, its not a rounding error. Im torn over just paying the bill and being done with him or calling him on this. Ugh. Can be sure to say "dont use the mx at KSCA" Honestly this whole timeline and experience has soured me own ownership. Half of me just wishes i flew it as-was and added a portable status. We have enough money in this for a decent J by now and i still havnt flown it once. @gsxrpilot that still doesnt mean you can add me to your eBay list. Lol. My wife is quick to point out all this missery was because of things i wanted, and nothing that was needed.

Its not really a loss until its realized, right? Just stick that head deep in the sand and it will all be alright. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

I messaged them thru FB this morning. Sounds like this year we will be installing one. Pretty exciting. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Ha. You shared 12 lbs with me. Thanks! Lol Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk