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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 384 Joined: 2-October 05 From: San Antonio, Tx Member No.: 905 ![]() |
So.. First off.. I'm all about buying from site vendors.. I've purchased stuff from at least 4 different vendors here... about to buy engine components from a 5th.
BUT... I've had quotes from 2 different vendors on a Fidanza flywheel.... around the $400 mark after shipping, thunder wants $360+shipping, ls1speed wants $340+shipping... But, check this out. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FIDANZA-ALU...tem150223867422 $275 shipped, awesome feedback, and LOTS of it. Should I not bite? What am I missing? I really am fine with paying a couple extra bucks to frrax vendors... but, it's $140+... that buys me a remote bleeder and then some. This post has been edited by CJ-TA: Mar 14 2008, 12:08 AM |
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Rennmeister ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 781 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Mehlingen, Germany Member No.: 26 ![]() |
I am all over that
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 854 Joined: 26-December 03 From: NYC, NY Member No.: 50 ![]() |
I support a sites vendors when it's fiscally responsible to do so. That includes spending a few bucks more to get a product.
That's a lot more than a few bucks difference though. Maybe someone will price match... |
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Member ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 159 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Johnstown, PA Member No.: 170 ![]() |
Gripforce.......That`s where I got my Fidanza for my `95 Z28
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Veteran Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14 ![]() |
I would only caution you to make sure (as much as you can) that this is a genuine Fidanza piece. I have personally bought things off of e-bay (not flywheels) listed as genuine "brand-x" and they turned out to he cheap knock-offs. I am not saying that this is the case here but at that price, you should at least check to make sure.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 384 Joined: 2-October 05 From: San Antonio, Tx Member No.: 905 ![]() |
I would only caution you to make sure (as much as you can) that this is a genuine Fidanza piece. I have personally bought things off of e-bay (not flywheels) listed as genuine "brand-x" and they turned out to he cheap knock-offs. I am not saying that this is the case here but at that price, you should at least check to make sure. I thought similar things as well... and that's kinda why I mentioned the large amount of positive feedback... I figure that someone would have said something in 38k feedback replies if they were knockoffs. Its worth the shot... I bit. |
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Veteran Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14 ![]() |
Not to beat this to death but in one particular case, the seller indeed had excellent feedback. Unfortunately, you leave feedback when you receive the item not necessarily after you install it. If there is a time lag between these two, you are simply leaving feedback for shipping and delivery time, not the quality of the piece.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 384 Joined: 2-October 05 From: San Antonio, Tx Member No.: 905 ![]() |
I guess you are as much of an ebay hater as I am (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
Fidanza does list these guys as distributors... http://www.fidanza.com/DistList.aspx?id=CA Like I said... I gave them a shot. I can return it if it's not to my standards within 30 days, minus my shipping costs. Who knows... maybe everyone here will buy buying from the guy in a couple weeks (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Member ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 70 Joined: 16-October 06 From: Pella, IA Member No.: 1,415 ![]() |
A quick look over their ebay store it doesn't appear they carry the LT1 version. I've actually been wanting an alum flywheel for a while...
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 384 Joined: 2-October 05 From: San Antonio, Tx Member No.: 905 ![]() |
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Member ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 70 Joined: 16-October 06 From: Pella, IA Member No.: 1,415 ![]() |
his Listing Is Unavailable This listing () has been removed or is no longer available. Please make sure you entered the right item number. |
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Collo Rosso ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,220 Joined: 3-August 05 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 839 ![]() |
When I needed a new Centerforce DF (after I got sick of dealing with cheap $#!+) I called Sam at stranoparts and he told me that Summit was like $100 cheaper and he couldn't do any more and to just buy it from them. Thing is, Sam is a racer on a budget just like a lot of us so he "gets it". Usually he's competitive, though.
Hopefully this Fidanza deal works out, it's a great price. |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 384 Joined: 2-October 05 From: San Antonio, Tx Member No.: 905 ![]() |
search ebay for LT1 fidanza.... he still has some. not sure why my link doesnt work...
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 697 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Athens, GA Member No.: 45 ![]() |
I have a Fidanza for LS1s that I've been trying to get rid of forever. It's brand new still in the box. I'll match this Ebay person's price if that's what I have to do to sale this one. I just want it gone as I have zero use for it since I have an LT1.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 384 Joined: 2-October 05 From: San Antonio, Tx Member No.: 905 ![]() |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 854 Joined: 26-December 03 From: NYC, NY Member No.: 50 ![]() |
that is a great deal. Seriously, congrats. I'll keep these cats in mind for the future.
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