New S88 lasted 10 miles [Pics]
10-13-2007, 09:55 PM
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I too have to say in Forced Inductions defense, my T76 was delivered in great packaging (Dual Box)
Jose was very helpful and stayed in contact with me before, during and after the sale. The Turbo was delivered in a timely fashion after I paid for it as well. I'm sorry you had this disaster occur. I know it's really frustrating.
Jose was very helpful and stayed in contact with me before, during and after the sale. The Turbo was delivered in a timely fashion after I paid for it as well. I'm sorry you had this disaster occur. I know it's really frustrating.
10-14-2007, 06:19 AM
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The GTK 550's I ordered from elsewhere, came packaged quite similar to that. Still not great IMO, although they did get here undamaged.
It is just how T'netics package them.
Must admit, for international parcels, I always prefer FedEx. Most other couriers sellers have used, have been useless. USPS even managed to lose a diff !!!
UPS are totally incompetent, and rob me with customs charges always calculated wrong, and take twice as long as you pay for.
DHL havent been bad either. Havent used them much, but dont recall any problems whan I have.
It is just how T'netics package them.
Must admit, for international parcels, I always prefer FedEx. Most other couriers sellers have used, have been useless. USPS even managed to lose a diff !!!
UPS are totally incompetent, and rob me with customs charges always calculated wrong, and take twice as long as you pay for.
DHL havent been bad either. Havent used them much, but dont recall any problems whan I have.
10-14-2007, 06:35 AM
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Well, still no update from T-netics. Last time I talked to TJ he said they haven't called. I just want to know they got my turbo and are going to fix the problem under warranty.
10-14-2007, 09:50 AM
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What happened to yours? In this thread I've seen a few references to the issue of blades contacting the housing. Not to be dense here but when they were spun by hand before installation, was this not noted? Is there a feeler gauge 'standard' of clearance that should be checked prior to installation? And if there is, what is it? I want to make sure I measure mine before installation. Thanks!
10-14-2007, 02:36 PM
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just looking at the package, the shipping people (fedex, UPS) or whomever was clearly not responsible. It was whoever packaged it. Just the box riding in a truck and maybe tipping over with heavy loose contents will tare up a light duty box like nothing.
A package should be made to withstand a 3ft drop. Wrong box (too thin) wrong packaging material... I worked in this field once. Packing peanuts are the WRONG thing to use. Good thing these people dont sell light bulbs.
A package should be made to withstand a 3ft drop. Wrong box (too thin) wrong packaging material... I worked in this field once. Packing peanuts are the WRONG thing to use. Good thing these people dont sell light bulbs.
10-15-2007, 07:05 AM
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What happened to yours? In this thread I've seen a few references to the issue of blades contacting the housing. Not to be dense here but when they were spun by hand before installation, was this not noted? Is there a feeler gauge 'standard' of clearance that should be checked prior to installation? And if there is, what is it? I want to make sure I measure mine before installation. Thanks!
The main bearing went causing an oil feed back up and a ton of shaft play, hence grinding the housing. This turbo had less than 200 miles on it, easy.
10-16-2007, 10:02 AM
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Lets keep this thread on track and updated. My focus right now is the unusable S88 turbo. It was received back at Forced Inductions Last Friday.
We made it to Memphis last weekend on the borrowed little turbo. While the car show was awesome to be apart of, racing it is what we worked so hard for. Still planning on running at the local track before the end of the season.
We made it to Memphis last weekend on the borrowed little turbo. While the car show was awesome to be apart of, racing it is what we worked so hard for. Still planning on running at the local track before the end of the season.
10-16-2007, 01:11 PM
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Lets keep this thread on track and updated. My focus right now is the unusable S88 turbo. It was received back at Forced Inductions Last Friday.
We made it to Memphis last weekend on the borrowed little turbo. While the car show was awesome to be apart of, racing it is what we worked so hard for. Still planning on running at the local track before the end of the season.
We made it to Memphis last weekend on the borrowed little turbo. While the car show was awesome to be apart of, racing it is what we worked so hard for. Still planning on running at the local track before the end of the season.
Unit is already apart. I will let you know what they say about it.
10-16-2007, 01:14 PM
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Your C5 looked great, I was there. Hope you get the turbo back asap, it was poorly packaged and you should not get faulted for that, that would be quite ridiculous. Like we were all talking about at the show, customer service is key here.
10-16-2007, 01:28 PM
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Glad they got your turbo apart so quickly. I'm not trying to steal your thread, just curious why T-netics hasn't called my guy to give them an RA#. Apparently you can't ship it back for warranty work without this # so my turbo is just sitting collecting dust.
10-16-2007, 01:46 PM
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taking a turbo apart takes a whole 10 minutes....... lets speed this process up some..... im sorry there are no props to FI until we have the unit back and fixed as fast as we sent it to them.
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10-18-2007, 09:28 AM
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Geez.
Hey Dr. Turbo get Jose to fix this problem, the package was cleary packed like ***. If I don't see an update by tomorrow from you guys I might give you guys a 2 month vacation from the site.
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Hey Dr. Turbo get Jose to fix this problem, the package was cleary packed like ***. If I don't see an update by tomorrow from you guys I might give you guys a 2 month vacation from the site.
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10-18-2007, 09:34 AM
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PM sent to Dr. Turbo, and I just left a message in their general mailbox.
Like I said at the Memphis race to 417 and the owner of the car, I will follow up.
I am looking for major progress ASAP.
I'm not in a good mood right now so hurry up.
Like I said at the Memphis race to 417 and the owner of the car, I will follow up.
I am looking for major progress ASAP.
I'm not in a good mood right now so hurry up.
