tazswing

Well, I still have not gotten reimbursed.

Apparently CC paid their distributor the cost of the clutch but this information was never relayed to me until later November and only b/c I followed-up. Also, that information was never given to Fab9 by CC or the distributor so when I finally told Fab9 they had no idea.

Now the follow-up has been with Fab9 since CC has washed their hands of it.

For the record, both CC and Fab9 have been very understanding and receptive, but obviously the delay in anything amounting to reimbursement has been, ah, slow in coming. Fab9 has been especially patient.

I'll update the post again once I get reimbursed.

asmasm

iTrader: (1)

There is a manufacturer, distributor, and then retailer involved? Fab9 should eat the refund cost and deal with fighting to get the money sent up the chain to them. You shouldn't have to wait for 3 parties to figure their **** out to fix a defective product.

edstmx5

I just got that same clutch from fab 9 hopfully i dont have any issues

tazswing

CC stated it was a rivet that was not pressed correctly on my clutch which caused the failure, and this manufacturing defect, by their account, does not happen often.

Aside from the clutch failing I loved the way it drove...but alas...

thumpetto007

iTrader: (15)

I still think it's funny that people buy comp clutches. They are well documented to not come close to the advertised torque ratings

tazswing

I must have missed that "documentation." Links? Articles? Also, unless things have changed FM seems to be happy continuing to sell them. It's despite the point of the thread, though.

And what happened to all you cats?!

tazswing

Well, Fab9 paid me today. However, they have not been paid by the distributor that supposedly CC paid. So, someone is full of BS.

I mentioned to Fba9 that I will be happy to help them recover their money if they felt me having conversations with CC would be productive.

CC will not release to me the name of the distributor so I was not able to take on the process of calling them.

Anyhow, happy Spring.

-Taz

psyber_0ptix

iTrader: (4)

My Comp Clutch Stage 4 seems to hold....and chatter, and be finicky when warm. But I'm looking for new clutch options wondering if FM happy meal 2 will roast under e85 or I should just hate my life and get an ACT ZM2-XTG6.

aidandj

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The twin disc seems to have held up to a lot of big power.

tazswing

ACT is what is in there now, but nothing crazy like a twin. I thought that chatter with a twin is just how they are? You should find out from FM who actually manufactures the clutches they sell since last I checked with was made by CC to FM specs.

sixshooter

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Was the failed clutch in an original, unopened box when you initially received it?

tazswing

As far as I know, yes, since it was drop shipped from Fab9 to AR Auto Service who installed the clutch...I just called them and as far as they can remember it was sealed, etc.

What is your thinking in asking the question?

hi_im_sean

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Very happy with mine (zm1 tho(1.6)). Do it.

aidandj

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People have been receiving parts from FAB9 in non OEM packaging. Other people have been speculating on what this means. And whether it is a root cause of some issues.

tazswing

Ooooh....is this recent? My clutch issue stuff started with a purchase nearly a year ago.

patsmx5

iTrader: (16)

I daily that clutch, it's doable. It is grabby, but I'm not stalling or spinning tires from red lights as I've read people describe them. If a FM2 would work it would be better for driveability.

aidandj

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I don't know the details. Just info I've picked up over a couple different threads.

tazswing

Shady. And I don't mean Slim Shady.

BTW, you have more cats than Curly.

aidandj

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I have a lot more time on my hands than curly.

sixshooter

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Skunk2 throttle body I received was in non original packaging. There seem to have been a few other recipients of components that appeared to have been opened boxes or non original packaging. I have nothing against them but I've been attempting to determine if there is a pattern to this.