Yours going to be on for the Silver Springs show? I want to hear the difference if there is any...

 

It won't be installed till the end of the month. Stil missing a part to mate the nose to the rotor pack assembly.

 

Rich,

I think you're missing the point that I'm trying to make. I (like many others here apparently) want one in my hands before I pull mine off, so there's no down time. We pay an extra $600 core charge which is refunded when our stock unit is returned. We also pay $160 more than the guys who send their own units in for mods. That extra cost is due to the possibility of having to refurbish the core blowers he has, and due to the cost and time that takes he can't give us the discounted price.

I get that. But what that tells me is that you guys sending in your units aren't getting any problems or wear items fixed. If that is true does everyone get that? If it's not true then he's over-charging me.

My biggest problem with this deal isn't in his mods. He does an excellent job. I have two problems. Paying more for the same thing. And it's quite likely that I will trade in my very low mile 03 unit and get somebody elses worn flaking rotor unit as an exchange. Not very good for me, plus I'll pay $160 more! If that extra $160 means I get a complete re-built unit that's one thing. But I don't think that's what he's doing, definitely not doing for group buy guys.

By the way, don't think the above exchange scenario isn't a reality, I've received two e-mails already from guys who bought these in advance and ended up with units much more worn than what they were returning.


MY SOLUTION FOR THE ABOVE

I would think the fair thing to do is give me the group buy price on the machining he does. Charge me a $600 core charge until mine is returned. IF my unit needs no re-furbishing then I receive my $600. back. If it does then I lose the $160 price savings out of my core charge. That way I get the same price as everyone else and he has a good core to machine. And I'm not punished with pricing because my core MIGHT need re-furbishing. I pay extra if it does and don't if it doesn't. The other thing is I need to know that the unit he's sending me is in as good of condition as my unit that's coming back. None of the rotor flaking issues, etc.

Jody

 

I think the misunderstanding is that some of you think that the $440 includes replacement of all bearings/seals and a full rebuild on the whole unit. We do inspect the units, and if they need bearings we call the owners and talk to them about it and quote a replacement cost for the new bearings or seals. But if you replace all of the bearings and seals in the entire unit, there's no way you can port it and rebuild it for just $440.

For the cores going out, we have not sent a whole lot of lightning cores out on our exchange program. If there are really two people that recieved exchange cores in worse condition than their original I would like to know. To date all of them traded to customers have had nearly perfect rotors, and cosmetically clean cases. The supercharger that is being prepared for Jody came off a truck with less than 1K miles.

Brian

 

Sorry Brian tried to call last night and just a few minutes ago. I get what you're saying. So what about my thoughts? The one you're doing for me should not need any extra work, is it still $599.? The money difference isn't the issue, I can afford it. It's a principal of paying extra for something that may not happen. If my core needs refurbishing I should pay the higher price. If it doesn't I should not. Can't the final pricing be made after inspecting my core?

The two guys asked to not be named so I cannot do that. I am NOT worried about you sending me a bad unit, don't even worry about that. Your work comes highly praised, I just don't agree with the exchange policy that's all!

Have a great day.

Jody

 

Hey Camcojb If you dont agree with it dont do it! Go get a rental car and send yours in stop bitching man, I dont like alot of things but that is life!

 

camcojb, No I don't believe I was. I was only trying to address the *physical* aspects of this upgrade. Your particular issue should be taken up with Apten as a company and not the public at large.

No disrespect intended towards ya, camcojb.

Respectfully, Rich

 

I sent mine in on Monday and had it back on Friday in the same week, But that was back in December.

 

Jody

 

I agree, but I can't get him on the phone! LOL!!!!! Several others have jumped in with the same question as me so it would be good to have Brian respond here and see what his thoughts are, since this board was used for the group buy. I'm just asking not to be punished for something that (in my case) is highly unlikely. I understand that if the core needs work it will cost more, as it should. I think it should be handled on a case by case deal though because there is a large percentage of units that won't need the extra work.

Jody

 

I totally agree with this statement. I was on someones thread one time, a guy asked about the blower pullies i made, and they snatched the WHOLE THREAD! They said I wasn't a supporting Vendor! I hate to see this thread go though. It's funny how my one little pic started this whole mess....well some of it anyway

 

I think this post got alittle off topic, i was hoping to stir up some ****, and get someone to post the picture of aptens outlet.
Ohhh well, ill try again in a few weeks =P =P

 

Wesley I know how you got the pic. SSSHHHHHH lOL

 

I can't believe no-ones posted one yet either
BTW
I do have a Picture of one. (got it from Vinnie)
(lets just say, it's the same but differant of what your seeing here)

It's like a got dam hooker laying here naked,
and I can't touch her
OR SOMETHING

PRESSURE IS GETTING TOO MUCH
MUST POST PICTURE, MUST POST PICTURE, MUST POST PICTURE

Ok schitt, what the hell
here it is
[img]ha.ha.I.fooled.you[/img]

 

Thanks for replying Brian. You were right I guess I missunderstood the email. Here's what it said I thought that meant replacing as well...thanks again for clearing that up. ...Hoping my blower is back on it's way home