The Turblown Low Mount Turbo System
#351
Good luck, slash128 has heard nothing from turblown, hopefully you get your stuff back. With all these fitment issues I think turblowns shop car must be a wrecked car.
Maybe he shouldn't have welded the intake to the turbo, with a coupler you would have more flex.
Maybe he shouldn't have welded the intake to the turbo, with a coupler you would have more flex.
#352
SARX Legend
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Yeah welding the compressor inlet pipe was definitely not a good idea IMO. I think a bolted flange with a gasket would be a better idea. A coupler in that location would be a band aide though, and it would not last long that close to the turbo manifold. The engine mount bracket is more of an issue.
#353
Modulated Moderator
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Yeah welding the compressor inlet pipe was definitely not a good idea IMO. I think a bolted flange with a gasket would be a better idea. A coupler in that location would be a band aide though, and it would not last long that close to the turbo manifold. The engine mount bracket is more of an issue.
#355
I've not posted lately because certain individuals assumed it was lack of skill on my part to get the kit installed properly. I figured I would let things ride out with version 2. If it was indeed a problem on my part then I would learn something. I truly hope the best for Hoss, but unfortunately as things have unfolded he seems to be experiencing the same problems I had.
I'm done at this point. Attorney general and consumer affairs is involved. I have retained legal counsel. Credit card company has given me a credit back. A Google search for "turblown low mount" results in this very thread as the first hit. BBB lowered his grade to "F" after he did not respond to them either. This should make a great reference for those researching...
#357
Lucky #33
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Elliot actually responds to every email I send. Not always with everything I ask or want to hear but he responds. I think this is mainly do to me not threatening him.
Is this a wild *** cycle we live in.... hell yes! I dont think its a bad thing. I hope we can all plow forward and grow from our mistakes building a better future for people rather then beating each other senseless with the banter.
#358
weeeeeeeeee
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heh ... Elliot responds to every message I drop him too... picks up the phone, says hi, all that good stuff.
just cause I think Scott has a nice kit, doesn't mean I'd buy it either!
anyway, i've got no skin in this game. move along, nothing to see here. simply would like to see this resolved like everyone else.
just cause I think Scott has a nice kit, doesn't mean I'd buy it either!
anyway, i've got no skin in this game. move along, nothing to see here. simply would like to see this resolved like everyone else.
#359
Lucky #33
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heh ... Elliot responds to every message I drop him too... picks up the phone, says hi, all that good stuff.
just cause I think Scott has a nice kit, doesn't mean I'd buy it either!
anyway, i've got no skin in this game. move along, nothing to see here. simply would like to see this resolved like everyone else.
just cause I think Scott has a nice kit, doesn't mean I'd buy it either!
anyway, i've got no skin in this game. move along, nothing to see here. simply would like to see this resolved like everyone else.
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Truthfully. I could get all my issues with my low mount kit taken care of locally. It scares me to send all my parts back to Turblown, But how is anyone gonna get better at what the do if they cannot learn from mistakes? IDK man. I agree with my friends that I should get it fixed here but I am going to send my parts back into Elliot and let him fix these issues.
#360
Not sure what was construed as threats. The unfortunate thing is it had to get ugly. I hope the best for you.
#362
The Stink w.o The Sause
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What is BBB?
Exactly why I barely post anymore ... A local member and I decided to pool our resources, get proper tools, a welder, and do everything ourselves ... it won't be pretty ... but we will see
#363
Registered
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#364
SARX Legend
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From the Turblown site:
What a load of bullshit.
Now that is what I call standing behind your product.
All units are hand built on Rx-8 Chassis in house ensuring best possible fitment.
There are NO returns on this unit. Customers are responsible for return freight for modifications.
#365
Hoss-05 your just playing nice so you get your **** back or fixed. so what he responds to your emails, that tells me he is purposely not responding to others. some of us need simple communication, a Hello, an email, a progress report. that is not how you conduct business, even if there is no progress, you report no progress!
it only gets ugly when there are no other options left! Elliot backed himself into that situation as had previous people. these are the consequences of failing to respond to people who have paid. you can't just be a dick to one customer and expect more.
its clear Elliot doesn't learn from his mistakes, he just makes different ones, if your smart Hoss you will get your stuff fixed locally and right turblown off.
Slash128 you realized that the product and supplier where bad, and took the necessary actions to minimize the loss. there is nothing wrong with that!
it only gets ugly when there are no other options left! Elliot backed himself into that situation as had previous people. these are the consequences of failing to respond to people who have paid. you can't just be a dick to one customer and expect more.
its clear Elliot doesn't learn from his mistakes, he just makes different ones, if your smart Hoss you will get your stuff fixed locally and right turblown off.
Slash128 you realized that the product and supplier where bad, and took the necessary actions to minimize the loss. there is nothing wrong with that!
Last edited by FazdaRX_8; 09-24-2012 at 12:12 PM.
#367
Speaking of the turblown system differences, the version 1 motor mount bracket requires the motor mount tab to be cut off. This opens up the seam on the mount, so not sure how long it would last... Compare the difference between this and the one in Scott's kit. Scott's bracket looks beautiful, well designed AND executed.
#368
Original Turbo 'd Auto !!
Well, i guess pics of the 0.1 version of my passenger side motor mount need to be posted.
Just as a simple comparison to what was at first to what has been done with current mounts.
I see 2 possible areas with scott's mount that could bend from stress. However only time will tell.
The motor mount Elliot built for my top mount has been holding up the keg for 3 yrs 2 wks and 5 days. (yes, i have a dated timeline when parts were mounted)
Time to take a look. i'll check back in on Sat with pics.
Just as a simple comparison to what was at first to what has been done with current mounts.
I see 2 possible areas with scott's mount that could bend from stress. However only time will tell.
The motor mount Elliot built for my top mount has been holding up the keg for 3 yrs 2 wks and 5 days. (yes, i have a dated timeline when parts were mounted)
Time to take a look. i'll check back in on Sat with pics.
#369
SARX Legend
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Time already told, the engine mount bracket flexed as soon as weight was put on it and it hits the compressor inlet pipe (causing the turbo to manifold V band to not seal) even if you try and clock it. This was with version 2.0 which requires the tab to be cut off as well.
#370
Modulated Moderator
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Time already told, the engine mount bracket flexed as soon as weight was put on it and it hits the compressor inlet pipe (causing the turbo to manifold V band to not seal) even if you try and clock it. This was with version 2.0 which requires the tab to be cut off as well.
#371
Time already told, the engine mount bracket flexed as soon as weight was put on it and it hits the compressor inlet pipe (causing the turbo to manifold V band to not seal) even if you try and clock it. This was with version 2.0 which requires the tab to be cut off as well.
#374
Original Turbo 'd Auto !!
Time already told, the engine mount bracket flexed as soon as weight was put on it and it hits the compressor inlet pipe (causing the turbo to manifold V band to not seal) even if you try and clock it. This was with version 2.0 which requires the tab to be cut off as well.
so many of the build threads have become inter-mixed with info from other peoples builds. So trying to keep it straight.
If it is your mount for your build, what thickness is the top tab that bolts to the mortor mount? I want to know so i can compare it to mine.
Thanks