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Old 08-13-2013, 04:04 AM   #29
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Bummer.

I am surprised to see MIG welds instead of TIG. I guess MIG is faster for production.

If they were willing to work with you on overnight shipping costs maybe give them one more shot?

It does seem they are willing to stand behind their product, which in my book would warrant one last try.

OR, you might seek out a local welder who could spend 10 seconds and fix that for you and you'd be on your way. It's a weld, not a brain aneurism.
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Old 08-13-2013, 08:10 AM   #30
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I didn't say anything controversial.

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update in first post.
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no quality control? awesome!
I can't believe how kids these days get fooled with gimmick parts with bullshit dyno graphs.
Uh, what the fuck are you talking about? This is the first time I've heard of anyone being displeased with them. They are great to work with. While they are out testing other parts and releasing products that no one else has, you expect them to go through and inspect every single piece they send out? They made it right like they always do.
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Old 08-14-2013, 08:46 PM   #33
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no quality control? awesome!
I can't believe how kids these days get fooled with gimmick parts with bullshit dyno graphs.
they are probably the best vendor to deal with IMO

not sure what you're talking about with the getting fooled by dyno graphs statement, doesn't really apply here... like, at all
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Uh, what the fuck are you talking about? This is the first time I've heard of anyone being displeased with them. They are great to work with. While they are out testing other parts and releasing products that no one else has, you expect them to go through and inspect every single piece they send out? They made it right like they always do.
Not dissing on you or anything, but I would expect a visual inspection on every single item they make. We do in the factory I work in. We send out millions and millions of seals and gaskets a month. But then again we are an OEM supplier for the major auto manufactures. So we have to meet the TS/ISO standards that the automotive industry has in place.

Anyways, I give Kudos to FT86SpeedFactory for awesome customer service and I very much appreciate the videos and pictures they provide on new products. I've ordered from them before and I will order from them again.
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Lots of trash talking by people who don't produce a single thing for anyone... This is a great vendor that makes great products. Sometimes shit happens and these guys will jump through thier asses to make it right. Hands down in the top vendors for the platform next to Perrin, fa20club, nameless and vortech.
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I would like to say that I probably over reacted prior to contacting them...
They really did a great job of taking care of the issue.
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Its good to see they are just offering to fix or refund at this point, with no excuses. We all get some shit parts sometimes. Just get the refund and move on at this point but at least you know if you need other parts the service will be good. That's pretty rare on this site.
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At least they are willing to respond and admit a mistake. They have A+ customer service in my book. Sucks for the OP to have to go through this, I'd be pissed too but more relieved knowing nothing really but my time was wasted. Props to FT86Speedfactory....

But once again quality control needs to be better from such a respected company.
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After reading this thread, and seeing the parts in question, and seeing how the company dealt with the situation, I would definitely do business with this outfit, and probably will at some point.

The responses from the Speedfactory says a LOT about the company.
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by the way...
this thing does infact sound fucking awesome...
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by the way...
this thing does infact sound fucking awesome...
I love my V1.
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by the way...
this thing does infact sound fucking awesome...
Sound clips or it didn't happen.

Only ones I've been able to find have the UEL header which I don't want. Is there a whole lot of drone on the highway or anything?

Also, super impressed by FT86SpeedFactory has been handling this. Things don't always end up perfect and how the vendor handles things can be make or break in situations like this. Have ordered from Jeremy before and won't hesitate to order again soon!
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