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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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Aftermarket Vendors: Good, Bad, Ugly

I just had to start this thread, I have had some problems with a local vendor who doesnt like giving refunds and yet likes to reccommend the wrong parts for my car.

so i want to know who everyone orders from and their experience with them, this includes good experiences and bad experiences.


i'll go first:
at Mopac Performance, I was given a B&M shifter for my car, told that it would work and it didnt. I was not given a refund but rather store credit, which is more or less saying "i took your money now spend it here"
Old Jan 26, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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First mod done to my car was the Injen CAI. I originally ordered an AEM CAI for my 06 SS S/C. It's not released yet, but this one company (who I will not mention) had it posted on their site for sale so I ordered it. After a long song and dance I got my money back. TurboTechRacing offered to help me out and gave me a good price on the Injen CAI. I ordered it on a Tuesday or Wednesday and it arrived Saturday morning and was installed later that afternoon. They are great guys and I highly recommend using them as a vendor.
Old Jan 27, 2006 | 01:23 AM
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you dont want to mention who screwed you over? please feel free, it helps us cause we know not to buy from them.
if that is your choice, i can respect that, and thank you for your contribution.
Old Jan 27, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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turbo tech racing has been good to me on all my purchases so try and get from them if they have what you are look for
Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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http://www.ecotecpower.com/forums/re...&i=3480&t=3480
thats team vision racing.....they dont even know whats available and what isnt, not to mention the guy is a total *****.
turbo tech racing all the way, they are always so nice to deal with.
Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Just had a great experience with Turbo Tech Racing (see thread titled "thanks to turbo tech racing" ) I would recommend them to anyone. I also have never had any problems with partsforyourcar.com
Old Jan 27, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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i think this one needs to be stickied
this is what every forum needs, a place to find out reputable vendors
Old Jan 27, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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If someone could post a poll on this one with all the vendors on it, it would be easy to see which are the best.
Old Jan 27, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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Turbo Tech Racing FEEDBACK Thread

Well by far the best is Turbo Tech Racing. Instant help even on sunday nights!. Aaron is the best. Even has AIM which makes it very easy!
Old Jan 27, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by betterthanbad
If someone could post a poll on this one with all the vendors on it, it would be easy to see which are the best.
its a good suggestion but i disagree, i think this works, we find out the bad ones as well as the good ones.
Old Jan 27, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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you dont want to mention who screwed you over? please feel free, it helps us cause we know not to buy from them.
if that is your choice, i can respect that, and thank you for your contribution.
this company was ignorant, but i blame it on lack of communication, so I don't want to give their whole company a bad name just because of one mishap.
Old Jan 27, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mkulrey13
Turbo Tech Racing FEEDBACK Thread

Well by far the best is Turbo Tech Racing. Instant help even on sunday nights!. Aaron is the best. Even has AIM which makes it very easy!
agreed! Aaron is the guy my b/f talked to whom solved the whole situation
Old Jan 27, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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I have had GREAT luck with Gravanatuning.com... and RKSport as always does a great job of answering questions and what not!
Old Apr 11, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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reviving an old thread, not really a vendor but an aftermarket company none the less.

i have been working with a few companies on a few projects, and weapon r have been by far the worst to deal with. they have been complete ******** with several questions for parts for the cobalt LS.
Old Apr 11, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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Summing things up

Turbo Tech
Gravana
PFYC
Mopac
Old Apr 11, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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ShowMeStreetCustoms has quality parts and good shipping times.
Old Apr 11, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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Turbo Tech is one of the best companies ive dealt with....Gravana Tuning is good but they kinda screwed around with my CF parts which i ended up cancelling cuz it was the worst communication ive ever had. oh an showmestreetcustoms is good too!
Old Apr 11, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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i would have to say turbotech is prolly the most trust worthy company on here. only bad thing about that is i keep having to order stuff from them. its like a damn addiction. stupid cobalts! lol but ya turbotech gets an A+. They're the only vendor i've ordered from so far. Only vendor i'll order from for right now because of there prices.

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Old Apr 11, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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I ordered my Xenon interior kit from Vision Bulbs...fast shipping and they're very good at answering any questions you have. They get an A+ from me!

I haven't ordered anything from TTR or Cobalt Addiction yet but they seem to be excellent vendors as well, I hope to order from them in the near future!
Old Apr 11, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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I don't even have my car yet... and I saw an awesome deal from TurboTech, I wound up ordiering the Corsa Sport Cat back, and had a few problems with my card. After like a few hrs of helping me, Aaron finally got stuff fixed, and helped me order my 1st part! I DEF RECOMEND TTR!! There TOPS IN MY BOOK!
Old Apr 11, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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so when do u get your car?
Old Apr 11, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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South Florida Pulley Headquarters has real fast shipping. Price for plugs is cheap too.
Old Apr 11, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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TTR all the way..Had a problem and Arron himself called me back
Old Apr 11, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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APRIL 29th... it was in my sig, but some how got taken out last night with that whole sig thread. But yes, APRIL 29th Fully loaded Laser Blue SS S/C Wooot!
Old Apr 11, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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turbotech all the way, they have great customer service.



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