So you found the welds good correct? I know I did. The metal had to basically go back to natural form to get welded due to the difficulty in welding aluminum (trust me...it is NOT an easy thing to weld), especially when there are contaminants on the surface(this sentence is not directed towards eyecandy or the welder obviously). They probably had to hit it with a very strong cleaning agent, thus dulling the unit prior to welding it shut. I know whenever I bring my polished aluminum intercooler pipin to my welder, the first thing he tells me is to hit it with a sander and take off all the oxidation/chemicals off of the surface.

 

However, I'm not saying do not return it. I'm saying that if your dissatisfied with the product, the manufacturer/seller should square up.

 

I still think it was over penetration. It wasn't needed. Especially since the two pieces were threaded in. You can see the over penetration in artowar's pictures.

 

I did see your Wal-Mart remark earlier, I am not Wal-Mart. Besides it has been how long since your originally received the pedestal? Its been about 5 months now, well over even Wal-Marts return policy, and that is even after sending it the manufacturer for service (voluntary upgrades). I am sorry you do not feel its your responsiblity, however you sent this for an upgrade to the manufacturer and had no problem at that time sending (contacting) the manufacturer, why now all the sudden is this the opposite?





There is no need for vulgar language. Did you read Billy's reply? I take it you did not, let me sum it up for you, you have the option of the new re-designed pedestal (which you wanted a new pedestal) or credit with ReSpeed, for the fine print and further details please read the entire post.







You are complaining about it not being polished, do you see polished anywhere in the advertisement, I certainly do not! You had no problem with the appearance of the pedestal when originally received, at that time it was not polished but in its raw natural billet aluminum form, as with after welding. Since you are so upset about it not being polished now, why did you not share the same dissatisfaction when first recieved back in August? If I recall correctly, you thought it "looked great" and was "snazzy." Again, billet does no imply polished, maybe this link will help you understand the meaning. http://www.billetbrothers.com/billet.htm



Do not forget, you can always ask questions if you are unsure.



For what it is worth, I have seen and purchased many parts which were welded and not polished. Just to name a few, Fluidyne, Griffin, Koyo and PWR radiators, intercoolers and piping, ARC twin BOV kit, Greddy elbow (not fully polished)......





No offense taken, I glad you atleast understand the process of welding aluminum, and you find the welds good and in line with all others.





Again I think you missed this, the size of the weld is determined by the thickness of the material to be welded, aluminum requires more heat input than any other material which creates a larger weld bead. Proper penetration is necessary for proper welds.

 

5 months, it stayed back getting fixed for over a month. And no e-mails or follow ups. I had to pm you to find out what was taking so long. Yeah I was satisfied with it then until it almost cost Scrub an engine. That was all I needed to see so mine came off. Sure I'll give you one chance to make it right on my dime but after that I feel like it should be your reponsibility to make it right on your dime.



Also if I saw a picture of the one I have now, I wouldn't have signed up for the group buy. Sorry but I feel like it is a little bit of false advertizement. You may not feel that way but I like parts that look good and function good. The part I've got I don't think looks good or would function good.



This is what I want and I'll gladly shut up:

1) A refund of the purchase price plus the $5 I spent shipping it out the first time plus the shipping cost to send it back. OR

2) A replacement pedestal that isn't comprimised in the area circled in my first picture. I'll just live with the crappy looks or have it polished myself to get it back to looking "trick" or "snazzy" as I said (because I feel it is far from snazzy now). We can just agree to disagree on that subject. All I ask is I not be out the shipping cost for sending my current pedestal back.



I STILL feel like the one I currently have in my possession will leak and I don't want to take a chance installing it. I don't want to risk a motor on a seal ring unless it is totally protected.



I don't think that is too much to ask. Some may but I do not...

 

Oh yeah and it does look like it was over penetration to cause the bubble in the middle of the pedestal on artowar's pedestal. What else would have caused that? I guess we can agree to disagree on that one too.

 

I understand bud. That's why I made that second remark about returns. As much money as we have/had spent on our cars, it is understandable that we would want a perfect product.



artowar's pedestal isn't up to standard, that's for sure.

 

The blockage in the center was caused by the welding of the center post. If you believe that's not defective, then I'd hate to see what you believe is defective.



Regarding where to direct complaints, obviously I'm going to direct them to the person that should take responsibility. Here, that person is you. You contracted for the manufacture of these items, and you retailed them via this forum. Attempting to pass all responsibility to MRC is pathetic.



Unfortunately, you've made it clear that you will do nothing other than ask MRC to clean up this debacle. At least they seem to be making an effort to correct the situation.

 

ok everyone calm down or i will calm it down! no personal attacks or anything like that.



art did you read what MRC said about the error on yours ???



some people check pms please

 

Sir, as stated in my previous post, I agree with you 100% on the blockage. I completely missed it when cleaning it up and it should have never been sent out like that. I apologize again.



-billy