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Old Jul 10, 2006 | 05:47 AM
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The local tuner is quite reputable in our close knit circle of S's here in Florida; I doubt that he would risk losing his customers over some chump change.
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by VeilSide AP1,Jul 10 2006, 05:43 AM
Whatever gets you through the day buddy, continue your whining...






I guess it makes it better that the injectors WERE screwed up and he still tried to sell them to me. ill keep posting where I see needed
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by vteconly,Jul 10 2006, 09:47 AM
The local tuner is quite reputable in our close knit circle of S's here in Florida; I doubt that he would risk losing his customers over some chump change.
People sometimes make stupid decisions wihtout thinking on the consequences. Could this be one of those times? It seems it was not the first time. Oh well.
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Scorpion,Jul 9 2006, 08:52 PM
Hmm I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that I know the proper way to install injectors. It's not rocket science. In fact I've probably installed more injectors than most users of this board have seen. The installer of the turbo kit is a very compatant tuner. It definitly wasn't his first rodeo.

Now I'm not one to point fingers, and I'm definitly one that like to give the benifit of the doubt. But like so many people say, if it's too good to be true it probably is. The amount that everything was sold for should have been an indicator that something was wrong. He didn't know the turbo was bad...ok I can go with that, but a bad turbo, oil adaptor, injector...see where this is going?
I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND what you are saying .....and i completely understand that it looks shady especially the price...but i was trying to sell this kit for some time now and was not getting a decent price im impatient when it comes to selling at the time i invested in some property so the money was some help that is the reason why i sold the kit cheap i also dont like selling used parts so expensive like some people do...i sold a set of new hre 542r with good tires that i paid 6k for i sold for 3500 and they were 8 months old seems to good to be true but it is and they were in perfect shape...i honest to god did not have any issues with the turbo and injectors the relocation kit had a very very slight leak that would drip like once a month did not think it was a issue in which ,many shops and techs here at honda told me not to worry about because it was so slight....... as some people that know me here know i would never screw anybody over but i have helped many in the past and will continue ....but sorry to nick for the outcome here but i understand all the opinions but i have never had a issue with this kit ran great was fast and mechanically was perfect and i will stand by that till death because it was ....somebody metioned to check the wastegate playing a roll in the turbo i have heard of this problem maybe this is a factor in the problem....... i have offered to the shop that is working on the car to call my guy and maybe consult the situation ?
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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REFUND TINE!!!!
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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I hope this gets resolved somehow to both of your satisfaction. I've delt with SpoonS (Eddie) a few times at Rick Case and was very impressed by his willingness to help out fellow s2k members. It does not seem like he would be willing to ruin his reputation by selling a bad kit.

That being said, I can totally see where S2k :-) is coming from, it seems very coincidental. Hopefully you all can get to the bottom of this and both parties can find a way to make each other happy.
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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for what it's worth, buying used parts carries a risk. I know this from experience. i bought a ap2 pumpkin with 457's installed. the previous owner never installed it in his car. I had it checked out and there were broken parts inside.... I paid to get it fixed and put it in my car... end of story. if you want a warranty, buy it new.. otherwise it is what it is.


that is the risk you take in trying to save some cash. Additionally, unless the parts are inspected thoroughly before installation, there is no leg to stand on. Anything can happen during install.

Those are the facts, the rest is opinion

the issue is between the buyer and the seller, the opinions posted hear do nothing to solve the issues betweent he buyer and seller


OK rant is over





Mitch


Old Jul 10, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SpoonS,Jul 10 2006, 12:18 PM
i honest to god did not have any issues with the turbo and injectors the relocation kit had a very very slight leak that would drip like once a month did not think it was a issue in which ,many shops and techs here at honda told me not to worry about because it was so slight.
Well this is the first time you ever said the injectors dripped. And if the thing only dripped ONCE a month how would you know? Plus, DRIP OR NO DRIP I SHOULD HAVE BEEN INFORMED.

I hope this gets resolved somehow to both of your satisfaction.
There's nothing to be solved. He already told me he would not help me. That is why I'm posting this. Not as a call out or fight thread. Just an informative one
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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YES! in before the lock!!
Old Jul 10, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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[QUOTE=mav,Jul 10 2006, 07:39 AM] Yeah I'm sure it wasn't his first rodeo, cowboy.



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