Jim - Could you elaborate on exactly what these "inferior" parts were? I've
been using VB for a good deal of my restoration and have yet to come across
anything I would rate as inferior.
Thanks
Gary Radocchio
74 TR6
Woodbury, CT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Jim Davis
> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2003 7:01 PM
> To: richardc@PinchinLeBlanc.com; 'douglas hounsell'; 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: clutch slave
>
> Rich,
> I believe that if you know the difference between quality and inferior
> TR6 parts then shopping VB can sometimes be a rewarding experience, as
> they have good prices on some items. My problem is that inexperienced or
> unknowledgeable shoppers usually don't know the difference and end up
> with the wrong or inferior parts. My car was warmed over by a cheap or
> unknowledgeable PO (maybe both) and I had to suffer enough correcting
> their VB shopping not to wish it on anyone else.
> My point exactly on the clutch problem. He didn't know any better than
> to realize he wasn't really stranded. I assumed from his post he
> wouldn't know the difference in parts either. Hopefully he'll become
> educated in TR6 things as time goes by and become a wise purchaser but
> until then I'd advise him to stay away from VB.
> Of course, I may be wrong.
> Jim Davis
>
>
> I think your criticism of VB might be a little too harsh. While their
> technical support is non-existent, I've purchased a lot of good parts
> from them. It is recommended practice to shop around for particular
> parts by checking with other owners first about the comparative quality
> amongst the Big Three (or 4). This can be done through this list or by
> checking with other owners in your neighbourhood. You soon get a good
> feel for which parts, from which suppliers, are the best deal.
>
> BTW, despite clutch problems with a variety of cars over the years, I've
> never been stranded - just limped home through clutchless shifting.
> (FWIW).
>
> Rich C.
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