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03-04-2013, 10:24 PM | #71 |
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Damn, that rusty pipe really look scary down there.
I'm now even more concerned for many others surprised no-name brands out there. Buy quality well known US brand or keep the stock pipe ! |
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They started to work on the new exhaust yesterday!!!
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1) Have they provided material certs or source information to earn our trust or just said the right words to band-aid the situation? 2) Have they offered to replace the units that were sold under the (admittedly) bait-and-switch mentality? I heard no discussion of recalls or replacements. 3) Is there a way to distinguish between the "good aFe" and "bad aFe" exhaust components before you buy (version number or vendor labelling)? While I appreciate the olive branch and your words ... as potential customers, we're smarter than that. Words != action. Plenty of other vendors already disclose material info, manufacturing locations, details. Plenty of other vendors actively support their products, and they don't have to deal with bad press (since corners are not cut and issues are resolved as they arise... not weeks later only due to a crapstorm). If you expect a loyal following, you've got to go the extra mile to be more transparent and helpful than any other company. If it's too much effort or cost, then enjoy your diminished market share from the 86 community. Keep in mind that some of us do actually know what goes into proper QC. I'm a mechanical engineer with a materials background. There was a meeting just yesterday about the process of guaranteeing quality from the outsourced manufacturing operations we have established in Monterrey, Mexico. Machine shop work is 1/2 price, but their setup costs are high (due to new equipment and training). If you're mass producing in that type of environment, you HAVE to develop a rigorous set of criteria to validate EVERY operation. Sensors have to be calibrated frequently, and results should occasionally be verified by a 3rd party. Trust nothing until it's sufficiently proven, then you can confidently back up your products.
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aFe is doing something for the moment and I appreciate it. I think that, as customers, we have to complain to the company when we have issues with their products. Some company are nice, but they could also make errors. If nobody complains, nothing will change. Each time I had to complain, I did, and so far, I always got a positive reponse.
My BC coilovers broke TWICE. Not one, TWICE. But each time I've wrote to the BC, the next Monday I was receiving my coilover replacement. They inquired about the issue also. I sent the pictures of the exhaust to aFe so it may help them to find the problem (hope so). There are companies that don't give a f*ck about their customers, I think that aFe, so far, showed they wanted to help me.
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I just bought a bunch of torches in bulk too
Hopefully they actually resolve the issue and no just save face
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doesn't matter; bought torches
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While I am a little concerned that the replacement is already pretty oxidized, I realize it is only cosmetic. However, if it turns out to be worse than that at some point, can you clarify the warranty coverage on the exhaust as 1 or 2 years? (I believe I may have sent my warranty booklet back with the old exhaust or lost it, and can't remember what it said). I have been kicking around the idea of pulling the exhaust, wire brushing and cleaning it, and painting it black with a high heat exhaust paint for a stealthier look. If I choose to do this, would I be doing anything to jeapordize any warranty coverage? If so, I'll probably just plan to do this once the coverage is expired. Thanks. |
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New exhaust will be ready in 1 week!!!
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Exhaust should be shipped today!!
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Wow, almost 2 months since it started. At least you got it resolved! I had to wait a month and a half for an Axleback I ordered only for the order to be wrong, then fight with the vendor to get my money back only to jump back in the line AGAIN for another month to get the proper order. At least I know it will be right this time, but damn, all this waiting and having to use the stock exhaust again is
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