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Old 03-27-2014, 05:21 AM
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Hi iv got a toda on mine and not had any trouble with it and fitting was simple. I got it from japan and was a cheaper than anything in the uk even with import tax.
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Originally Posted by owen426
Hi iv got a toda on mine and not had any trouble with it and fitting was simple. I got it from japan and was a cheaper than anything in the uk even with import tax.
How many miles have you done on it since you have fitted it
Old 03-27-2014, 05:49 AM
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I brought a ballade one. It weren't that expensive. No tax paid. only one after going through threads that doesn't fail. Billmen one does as read up that some do and rarely ships to the uk anyway.
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Originally Posted by kgf3076
Get in touch with Billman250. He has modified TCT's with a life time guarantee and they''re reasonably priced.
I contacted Billman before Ballade. He won't export at the mo.
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^^ yeah as above, i woudlnt bother with Billman, didn't seem interested in my business one bit, definitely go with Ballade, mine came within a week and i really didn't get taxed a lot either! Plus they have lifetime warranty!
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I've had two billman tct's a Gen 2 and a Gen 4. Both of which failed and he was not only hesitant on replacing the first one but was rude and just terrible to communicate with (personal opinion). I would never recommend the billman one.

I did order from ballade sports their one and not only was the shipping quick! But he put it down as a gift and I paid no tax on it. Overall service was great.

It's been on for about 1000 miles give or take and at the moment I can't fault it.
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ok looks like ballades it is, going to wait a while as im very busy and drive only once or twice a week.

What are the risks of driving with the tct rattle?
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Make sure your oil is topped up and don't rag it would be my opinion.
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Originally Posted by ekme
Originally Posted by owen426' timestamp='1395926495' post='23083744
Hi iv got a toda on mine and not had any trouble with it and fitting was simple. I got it from japan and was a cheaper than anything in the uk even with import tax.
How many miles have you done on it since you have fitted it
Hey iv done about 1500miles with it. my old one was ok I only changed it for peace of mine. I have got a trip to the nurburgring in a couple of weeks so I guess that will test it fully.
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I've been looking these up recently and Toda have just updated their one according to the website to a Version 2. The Toda is slightly cheaper than the Ballade before shipping/taxes though.


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