Tein review... aka Does nothing ever go smoothly for sperry? - Page 2 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2006-08-04, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sybir

Excellent

(that's why I posted up what I was thinking, so you could pick out logical flaws, lol)

Now, any news on the wheels?

They were outta the flat black, but they had the "hyper black" in stock... so I'm gonna end up with some semi-ricey blinging FN01RC's. But fuck it, since they're 17x9's and like $800.

'Course, I need to return those RPF1's and I'm gonna get hit w/ a 10% restocking fee.

I can't blame GoodWinRacing though, since it was totally my fault for not verifying the spoke clearance.

GST Mike · 2006-08-04, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Okay, I talked to 'em over the phone and finally got someone (the GM apparently) to understand my situation and they will send me some bits, but I gotta FAX 'em a PO by 5pm.

More to come!

Scott, if you have any further issues with this please call me I will get you the parts you need. We move a lot of TEIN parts and I know for a fact we can get what you need.

Mike

PS: What's the crack with that test day you were going to setup... I have my gambling funds at the ready and need a break from the CO here.

sperry · 2006-08-04, 04:23 PM

As far as the deal w/ Tein, here's the short version since I need to run home and grab my reciept for the coilovers to fax them, as well as haul some stuff for Tyson and Lisa in the truck before hitting up a movie.

Tein's stance on the situation is that they can't knowingly sell "replacement" parts to customers that are doing crazy things like swaps and the like simply due to liability reasons. Basically, if you start mixing and matching bits, you quickly get outside of the configurations the engineers signed off on. The example they gave me was the guys w/ 240SX's that are tossing 350Z parts on the car and the like. This I totally understand.

My case is a bit special however. The only significant difference between the '04 and '05 Super Race coilovers is the lower bracket. So, by putting the '05 lower bracket on a set of '04 struts, you have the exact same thing as an '05 strut. Pointing this out, and having them agree w/ me on it wasn't enough however.

The only reason I was able to get them to change their mind, is because my car is a trailered racecar used exclusively on the track. Basically, if I break anything, it's on course and not covered for liability reasons anyway, so even if I'm mixing and matching, they're not liable for the coilovers anyway. They took my case to the General Manager over there and explained the situation to him, and he was able to make an exception for my situation. They made it very clear that they *would not* do this for someone else in the future... I think the fact that my coilovers are about 2 weeks old played into their decision.

I still need to fax off my purchase reciept for the coilovers, and they asked me to send them photos of the car, which was easy since I've got pictures from just before Lovelock of the car on the trailer ready to leave.

sperry · 2006-08-04, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GST Mike

Scott, if you have any further issues with this please call me I will get you the parts you need. We move a lot of TEIN parts and I know for a fact we can get what you need.

Mike

PS: What's the crack with that test day you were going to setup... I have my gambling funds at the ready and need a break from the CO here.

Cool man, when I talked to Tein, they told me they wouldn't sell the parts to any of their resellers either... next time I'll keep you in mind. 'Course, I think it helped when I told the guy on the phone that the car is a Gruppe-S/StopTech sponsored Time Trials racecar. And I reminded them that Gruppe-S is one of their resellers.

In fact, if my timeframe would have allowed it, I would have just ordered 'em through you guys, but with the blown Koni's I had a safety issue w/ tracking the car and *had* to get something locally.

Also, that track day is all set. I'm registered and paid for two days 8/26 & 8/27), and I cleared having a passenger in the car w/ me. Let me know how you'd like to meet up! I think it's going to be a cool event.

Double Phister · 2006-12-09, 07:44 PM

sorry for bumping an old thread but what a bunch of crap that was. I still haven't decided on a new setup for my car. But KW V3s just moved up a notch.

MikeK · 2006-12-10, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by R4ND0M_AX3

But KW V3s just moved up a notch.

Gruppe-s has been advertising them for $1900 lately.

Kevin M · 2006-12-10, 01:06 PM

Is Gruppe-S a legit KW distributor or are the gray marketing them? I know I'd rather be calling Myles for support after the sale than those guys...

Joeyy · 2006-12-12, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by R4ND0M_AX3

sorry for bumping an old thread but what a bunch of crap that was. I still haven't decided on a new setup for my car. But KW V3s just moved up a notch.

Give Paul at DB Tuned a call. He's in your neck of the woods. He will be straight up with you and not jerk you around. See photo for his phone number. D-

sperry · 2006-12-12, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeyy

Give Paul at DB Tuned a call. He's in your neck of the woods. He will be straight up with you and not jerk you around. See photo for his phone number. D-

Um... R4ND0M_AX3 pretty much works at that shop already, doesn't he?

Joeyy · 2006-12-12, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Um... R4ND0M_AX3 pretty much works at that shop already, doesn't he?

I don't have a clue who R4NDOM_AX3 is. Guess he can ignore my post if he works with Paul. What's up with this ski rack with a lift?

cody · 2006-12-12, 07:56 PM

The cool thing about a ski rack that high up is that you can fit boards upside down without taking off the bindings. Then you can fit 4 boards in the rack.

Double Phister · 2006-12-13, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Um... R4ND0M_AX3 pretty much works at that shop already, doesn't he?

Paul didn't like me hanging around standing over his shoulder while he put my new block in.

I've already kinda discused this with paul. He's a Tein dealer and a little biased. <--- I totally understand. He wasn't sure what the rebuild/warranty service times would be on the KWs vs. Tein.

Actually my wife brought the KW's to Paul and I had to almost backhand her. LOL.

Double Phister · 2006-12-13, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Joeyy

I don't have a clue who R4NDOM_AX3 is. Guess he can ignore my post if he works with Paul. What's up with this ski rack with a lift?

I'm just a customer of his. I work nearby so I get to bug him often.

Now about the Ski rack, damn I know it's like 10 miles in the air. It's the Subaru rack from europe. And yes, my bindings do clear when the board is inverted. I have high back step-ins (don't hate) and there is almost enough room to leave them in the "up" position when mounted....almost.

2006-08-04, 04:23 PM	#28
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	As far as the deal w/ Tein, here's the short version since I need to run home and grab my reciept for the coilovers to fax them, as well as haul some stuff for Tyson and Lisa in the truck before hitting up a movie. Tein's stance on the situation is that they can't knowingly sell "replacement" parts to customers that are doing crazy things like swaps and the like simply due to liability reasons. Basically, if you start mixing and matching bits, you quickly get outside of the configurations the engineers signed off on. The example they gave me was the guys w/ 240SX's that are tossing 350Z parts on the car and the like. This I totally understand. My case is a bit special however. The only significant difference between the '04 and '05 Super Race coilovers is the lower bracket. So, by putting the '05 lower bracket on a set of '04 struts, you have the exact same thing as an '05 strut. Pointing this out, and having them agree w/ me on it wasn't enough however. The only reason I was able to get them to change their mind, is because my car is a trailered racecar used exclusively on the track. Basically, if I break anything, it's on course and not covered for liability reasons anyway, so even if I'm mixing and matching, they're not liable for the coilovers anyway. They took my case to the General Manager over there and explained the situation to him, and he was able to make an exception for my situation. They made it very clear that they would not do this for someone else in the future... I think the fact that my coilovers are about 2 weeks old played into their decision. I still need to fax off my purchase reciept for the coilovers, and they asked me to send them photos of the car, which was easy since I've got pictures from just before Lovelock of the car on the trailer ready to leave. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-12-09, 07:44 PM	#30
Double Phister EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 450 Car: 2005 WRX STi "I'm sideways and in control... I look good."	sorry for bumping an old thread but what a bunch of crap that was. I still haven't decided on a new setup for my car. But KW V3s just moved up a notch. __________________ Dan - '05 Black WRX STi. My Mods

2006-12-10, 01:06 PM	#32
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Is Gruppe-S a legit KW distributor or are the gray marketing them? I know I'd rather be calling Myles for support after the sale than those guys... __________________ FWD is the new AWD

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