I think I got ripped off!!!

[RBR]

I recently contacted a company to buy a clutch, flywheel, bell housing and everything needed to use my TKO with my LQ9. I don't want to say who it is until everything is worked out. I will share my story about what happened to me.
I was sent a bell housing ,flywheel& bolts ,throwout bearing , manual clutch linkage pivot ball bracket for LS . It cost $1123.97. Seems like alot considering Pace sells similar kit for $759.00 minus the pivot ball bracket. I don't even have a itemized receipt to know what I payed for?

My problem started when I was sent the wrong bell housing and the pivot ball bracket didn't even work with my LQ9 block, no holes for it.

I contacted the place and they said send back the bellhousing and bracket and we should be able to waive the restocking fee 15%. I was already starting to get red flags at this point. So they charge me for another bell housing.

So in the end I get charged $57.60 for a restocking fee. I got credited for the second bell housing and the bracket.

At this point I'm in for about $1100 for bellhousing,flywheel, and clutch along with the throwout bearing.

I went with this company because they sounded very confident they could get what I needed to make my swap work.I made it very clear I what I had LQ9 and TKO. They picked all the parts and now it still does not function. They can't tell me why. I'm unable to get the 5-7 degrees I need for the clutch fork to be in proper position. My fork hit's the tunnel just as the throwout bearing starts to touch the clutch.

I'm very disappointed that a company can present like they know exactly what I need and end the end charge me restocking fees and $1100 worth of parts that I can't even use. I hope they make it right

[Stuart Adams]

Originally Posted by ratbeachracing

I recently contacted a company to buy a clutch, flywheel, bell housing and everything needed to use my TKO with my LQ9. I don't want to say who it is until everything is worked out. I will share my story about what happened to me.
I was sent a bell housing ,flywheel& bolts ,throwout bearing , manual clutch linkage pivot ball bracket for LS . It cost $1123.97. Seems like alot considering Pace sells similar kit for $759.00 minus the pivot ball bracket. I don't even have a itemized receipt to know what I payed for?

My problem started when I was sent the wrong bell housing and the pivot ball bracket didn't even work with my LQ9 block, no holes for it.

I contacted the place and they said send back the bellhousing and bracket and we should be able to waive the restocking fee 15%. I was already starting to get red flags at this point. So they charge me for another bell housing.

So in the end I get charged $57.60 for a restocking fee. I got credited for the second bell housing and the bracket.

At this point I'm in for about $1100 for bellhousing,flywheel, and clutch along with the throwout bearing.

I went with this company because they sounded very confident they could get what I needed to make my swap work.I made it very clear I what I had LQ9 and TKO. They picked all the parts and now it still does not function. They can't tell me why. I'm unable to get the 5-7 degrees I need for the clutch fork to be in proper position. My fork hit's the tunnel just as the throwout bearing starts to touch the clutch.

I'm very disappointed that a company can present like they know exactly what I need and end the end charge me restocking fees and $1100 worth of parts that I can't even use. I hope they make it right

If what your saying is 100% accurate, it not cool in my book. Hopefully you can get this resolved.

[214Chevy]

Not trying to be messy, but please do tell us the name soon. I'm in the market for the same pieces....clutch, flywheel, throwout bearing, etc. I hope it's not the company I'm talking to. Can you send me a pm of the name so I can beware?

[RBR]

I may not be 100% percent accurate, but about 99%. I really have no reason to bash a company. I really would just like others to learn about my lesson, I also want to drive my car! I got over 500HP waiting for me!!!

I have got a lot of help from this forum and there are some really great vendors and people in general, that are willing to help others.

In my world I help people everyday I work. I work in the medical field. So it really bums me out when people get taken advantage of.

[Vegas69]

Your "Company" sucks. You have one of the super duty clutch forks that will not clear the tunnel. Get a stock GM clutch fork and drive...

[camcojb]

Anthony, if the company is a supporting vendor on this site pm me with the info, and I'll contact them and see what can be done.

Jody

[ProdigyCustoms]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Your "Company" sucks. You have one of the super duty clutch forks that will not clear the tunnel. Get a stock GM clutch fork and drive...

Todd is dead on. High performance clutch forks wont fit. Good ole stock GM is all we use.

[RBR]

I have a stock GM clutch fork that I'm using. I can't get the proper angle of the clutch fork. It may be that I need an ajustable throw out bearing?

In the end I contacted the company and spoke with the person that I bought the parts from. He was very upset and could not understand why the parts would not work. I asked for a refund and was told " you are a piece of sh** " and then he hung up. I plan to send everything back and try for a refund. I called back and spoke to another person who a agrees to give a refund but I have to pay for the shipping. At some level they feel this is my fault.

This is not a supporting vendor of Lateral G.

Wow I've never had a vendor flip out and say I was a piece of sh**. As soon as refund came out the switch was turned and the nice guy turned MAD!!!

[elitecustombody]

post the name ,so others might be aware

[RBR]

If anyone wants to know just PM me. I still need to try for a refund.

I forgot to mention that this has been going on for a month!

I think the company needs to invest in some anger management. I'm the person that should be mad!

Also I have to say 2yrs ago I bought a 12bolt from Frank at Prodigy. I could not get my rotors to work that came with my 12bolt. I contacted frank by phone he told me what needed to be done. I did it and problem was solved. great customer service!!!!