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Apr 12, 2012 | 10:04 PM

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Burning Brakes

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Ram aluminum flywheel

Here we go again, just tried to mount the Ram flywheel ,brand new from Summit Racing # 2501 and the bolt holes are wrong, off by about 25 thousands, real nice Quality here. going back to fricken China.

Double checked it with my old iron flywheel that fits perfectly.

Apr 12, 2012 | 11:28 PM

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Burning Brakes

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Just now called Summit Racing, its about 11:00 PM, Talked to rep and he is sending another flywheel and picking this one up.
NOW THATS SERVICE!!

Apr 13, 2012 | 02:50 PM

iokepakai

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Hate it when new parts don't &%@#$ work like there supposed to! This day and age of computer everything there's no excuse.How did it pass inspection? Example of bad parts:Brand new clutch bracket bent in the first month of use:[/IMG][/IMG]
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Replaced by beefy bracket made by forum member:
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Done fuming... hope your replacement FW fits and is machined & balanced properly.

Apr 13, 2012 | 10:36 PM

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Burning Brakes

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It darn well better be right.

Apr 13, 2012 | 10:41 PM

lars

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That's why I call this the "50% Hobby." Only 50% of the parts you buy will fit, work, or perform as intended and advertised. ...and that's on a good day.

Lars

Apr 13, 2012 | 10:59 PM

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Burning Brakes

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lars

That's why I call this the "50% Hobby." Only 50% of the parts you buy will fit, work, or perform as intended and advertised. ...and that's on a good day.

Lars

So right on for today but I remember back before China crap that most of the parts did fit and worked well.
What happened to the quote, China can make the same part for less money political statement. Were paying U.S. hourly labor prices for made in China's labor of $150 a month, can you say RIP_OFF.

Apr 16, 2012 | 10:58 PM

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Burning Brakes

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Got my 2nd new Ram flywheel today from Summit racing, its fits perfectly
this time.
O how I remember the days when You ordered a tire and it was round

Apr 17, 2012 | 12:32 AM

gkull

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Apr 17, 2012 | 09:50 AM

Indiancreek

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lars

That's why I call this the "50% Hobby." Only 50% of the parts you buy will fit, work, or perform as intended and advertised. ...and that's on a good day.

Lars

Very true. It's a shame things aren't made here. Seems like quality and pride have gone by the way of cost.

Apr 17, 2012 | 05:50 PM

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Its a 18lb aluminum and I have a Lakewood blowproof bell and scattershield back plate assembly, grade 8 bolt kit to protect my new
Dart big M block.

Apr 17, 2012 | 06:46 PM

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iokepakai

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Dat combo sounds sweet! Pics??

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