[Z06] Looking for a line lock...which one?
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Drifting
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From: Metro Detroit -- Farmington Hills MI
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Looking for a line lock...which one?
What type do you have? Are they all the same? Would love a part number or link to buy one, please.
Thanks in advance,
Alex
Thanks in advance,
Alex
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From: Tacoma WA
Cartech is what i am getting. Here is a how to from CajunDude.
http://www.cajundude.com/linelock.htm
Robert
http://www.cajundude.com/linelock.htm
Robert
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Racer
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I bought the Cartek line lock. We are installing it today. It has no instructions, the line is bent incorrectly and the fitting on one end is wrong. I am REALLY disappointed with the Cartek linelock for what they charged me. I think it was around $263. If I didn't need to get it finished today, I would have sent it back. I am trying to find out how to wire it but unfortunately the install from cajun doesn't say anything about putting power to it. 
Well it's in now. I prob should have just bought a universal kit instead of paying what I did for Cartek's kit. We got it working but we had to cut the fitting off the stock brake line and rebend( and reflare) the line. By this time I wasted more money in bending and flaring tools.
I could not find ANY install instructions that mentioned the wiring.
Well it's in now. I prob should have just bought a universal kit instead of paying what I did for Cartek's kit. We got it working but we had to cut the fitting off the stock brake line and rebend( and reflare) the line. By this time I wasted more money in bending and flaring tools.
I could not find ANY install instructions that mentioned the wiring.
Last edited by Cyric; Oct 2, 2005 at 01:00 AM.
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Drifting
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Originally Posted by Cyric
I bought the Cartek line lock. We are installing it today. It has no instructions, the line is bent incorrectly and the fitting on one end is wrong. I am REALLY disappointed with the Cartek linelock for what they charged me. I think it was around $263. If I didn't need to get it finished today, I would have sent it back. I am trying to find out how to wire it but unfortunately the install from cajun doesn't say anything about putting power to it.
Well it's in now. I prob should have just bought a universal kit instead of paying what I did for Cartek's kit. We got it working but we had to cut the fitting off the stock brake line and rebend( and reflare) the line. By this time I wasted more money in bending and flaring tools.
I could not find ANY install instructions that mentioned the wiring.
Well it's in now. I prob should have just bought a universal kit instead of paying what I did for Cartek's kit. We got it working but we had to cut the fitting off the stock brake line and rebend( and reflare) the line. By this time I wasted more money in bending and flaring tools.
I could not find ANY install instructions that mentioned the wiring.
I have an email out to them inquiring about one, and was planning on getting one this week from them. As this post and a couple others say that is the best one to get. Hopefully some of the others will comment about any install problems they may have had, before I get one.I would hate to spend more then twice the other line locks for a P.O.S.
ALex
Drifting
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From: Orlando FL
Well it's in now. I prob should have just bought a universal kit instead of paying what I did for Cartek's kit. We got it working but we had to cut the fitting off the stock brake line and rebend( and reflare) the line. By this time I wasted more money in bending and flaring tools.
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I had the same problem. It shot brake fliud all over my engine from the bottom of the unit. I'm waiting till monday to call them back. They seem like a good company so we will see what happens.
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I had the same problem. It shot brake fliud all over my engine from the bottom of the unit. I'm waiting till monday to call them back. They seem like a good company so we will see what happens.
Drifting
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From: Houston TX
I was looking through the Jegs catalog and they have a line lock with installation kit for $73.99. Looks like this could be the way to go, the kit comes with a few lengths of line and fittings. Only question is that it says not compatible with metric fittings. Anyone know if the vette uses metric brake fittings?
Racer
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From: Madison Virginia
Originally Posted by dragon84
Well it's in now. I prob should have just bought a universal kit instead of paying what I did for Cartek's kit. We got it working but we had to cut the fitting off the stock brake line and rebend( and reflare) the line. By this time I wasted more money in bending and flaring tools.
I had the same problem. It shot brake fliud all over my engine from the bottom of the unit. I'm waiting till monday to call them back. They seem like a good company so we will see what happens.[/QUOTE]
Yeah they have a good reputation. I guess I can't expect much in my case since I didn't have the time to return it. Every company has things go wrong once in a while. I guess the way to judge them is to see how they take care of problems when they arise. They will prob replace it for you.
Drifting
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From: Orlando FL
Update
I called today and they nicely took down all my information and said Dave himself would have to call me back. They were very kind and curtious and didn't make a big fuss about it. Still no call back, but I don't think Dave was there today.
Racer
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From: Madison Virginia
Originally Posted by SoldmyWS64AC5
Id like to know to I have the chrome Hurst sitting in the box in the garage I was going to sell it and buy the Cartek kit... now I don't know if thats a good idea...
Drifting
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From: Orlando FL
update 2
Dave called me back earlier this evening. I explained the problem with the line coming from the unit. No questions asked he said he'd send me out a new line and fitting first thing in the morning. 
Racer
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From: Madison Virginia
Originally Posted by dragon84
Dave called me back earlier this evening. I explained the problem with the line coming from the unit. No questions asked he said he'd send me out a new line and fitting first thing in the morning.
I am still pissed that I had to cut my factory line to get the linelock to fit. At least it's in and working.