AMW Catch Can GP 2
08-16-2005, 05:25 PM
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no matter how you wanna look at it $160 for a damn simple catch can is rediculous. You wanna waste your money go ahead. I would rather pay $80 & put the other $80 toward something that actually makes power. Guess im just a true car guy, not a flashy show off that blows money on bullshit.
Best quote of this whole post! Haven't seen Charles in here lately. What is AMW saying about all this negative feedback?
08-16-2005, 10:34 PM
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i talk with him like a day after the first gp ended. we just shot the **** about the can and he told me that, he would be suprized if they didnt sell as well. its not his fault its amw's.
08-17-2005, 01:21 PM
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They are a nice piece but obviosly AMW are greedy, selfish people who dont care about the LS1 community. You would think that the higher volumes should reduce manufacturing costs... I think everyone should boycott this dispicable behaviour and when AMW realises how many people they have pi**** off, they will drop their prices.
08-18-2005, 07:26 PM
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Wow, this thread has gone way off 
It isn't a can. Soda comes in a can
Its machined billet aluminum.
I used to skimp and have the same attitude just like you guys, I got tired of doing the job twice or paying double in the end. I used to have the Cambell and Hausfield air compressor filter. It lasted all of what, a day?
I can't speak for AMW but I do work in manufacturing and I SEROUSLY doubt they support a machine shop soley from selling a catch "can". Supporting the "LS1 Community" isn't their primary focus. Speculation on my part but I don't think I'm to far off. Just look at their website and the machines that they have in house. This is small time **** believe me. Given all the bitching and whining in this thread if I was them I would just stop making it because outside of your own little arrogant worlds it just isn't worth it.
There are bigger fish to fry
BTW I'd like to see the urine cup catchcan
It isn't a can. Soda comes in a can
Its machined billet aluminum.I used to skimp and have the same attitude just like you guys, I got tired of doing the job twice or paying double in the end. I used to have the Cambell and Hausfield air compressor filter. It lasted all of what, a day?
I can't speak for AMW but I do work in manufacturing and I SEROUSLY doubt they support a machine shop soley from selling a catch "can". Supporting the "LS1 Community" isn't their primary focus. Speculation on my part but I don't think I'm to far off. Just look at their website and the machines that they have in house. This is small time **** believe me. Given all the bitching and whining in this thread if I was them I would just stop making it because outside of your own little arrogant worlds it just isn't worth it.
There are bigger fish to fry BTW I'd like to see the urine cup catchcan
08-19-2005, 12:53 AM
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They offer other services but this is their only product. Which is not exclusive to the LS1. If they wanted to wax $160 for the can they should have done it from day one. If they are going to double the price at the drop of a hat then they may as well cease production. Consumers will not tolerate that ****.
08-19-2005, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by co.6z28
LMFAO, where do u get those things at
Originally Posted by sscam68
I used to skimp and have the same attitude just like you guys, I got tired of doing the job twice or paying double in the end. I used to have the Cambell and Hausfield air compressor filter. It lasted all of what, a day?
08-19-2005, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Boosted521
there are many catch cans available at half the price of this one that not only do the same exact same thing, but look better. this one doesn't even have some type of window to let you know when it's full without having to take the thing apart.
Thanks
08-19-2005, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BIG_MIKE2005
put the other $80 toward something that actually makes power. Guess im just a true car guy, not a flashy show off that blows money on bullshit.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...6/P7180011.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...6/P7180011.jpg
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08-21-2005, 05:17 PM
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I made my can out of a 1 qt paint can. Hoses, clamps and all cost me less than $8. It probably doesn't perform as good as this one though.....(sarcasm)
08-21-2005, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RedHardSupra
we can't post links to non-sponsor items, but go on ebay and type in 'greddy oil 9mm' and you'll find plenty of these things, i found them as cheap as 60bux, and that's with all the hoses and brackets.
a friend of mine also made his. less than 10 dollars to make and does the exact same thing.
08-21-2005, 07:05 PM
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I havent seen any good comparisons yet, one was a volkswagen to a vette. This is more like a volkswagen to the same volkswagen for double the price. **** how good it works. If two identical items worked just as good yet one was priced doubled would you still buy it? Even if it isnt the only one on the market?
I think the only people who agree with this price hike are:
1. the people who already got theirs - either for $80 or whatever
2. People who ordered theirs and want to pay $140 instead of $159...+ $20 for the bracket.
I think the only people who agree with this price hike are:
1. the people who already got theirs - either for $80 or whatever
2. People who ordered theirs and want to pay $140 instead of $159...+ $20 for the bracket.
08-23-2005, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by H20Vette
Oh yeah? How much did that writing sewn into your back seat that I see in the pic in your signature cost? Is that not bullshit? Does it add HP? Hmm........