RPI ZR1 splitter - Check yours please
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RPI ZR1 splitter - Check yours please
I have installed the front splitter that is an "identical reproduction" accoding to the RPI website. Take a look at this photo. It curls under on the front edge about 12"'s each side of center. Does anyone else have this problem? I emailed and the response I received from Don at RPI was the owner did not see an issue. If you have on that is correct from RPI could you post a picture? I would like to prove to them that this is a defective part.
Thank you
Thank you
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Drifting
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I have installed the front splitter that is an "identical reproduction" accoding to the RPI website. Take a look at this photo. It curls under on the front edge about 12"'s each side of center. Does anyone else have this problem? I emailed and the response I received from Don at RPI was the owner did not see an issue. If you have on that is correct from RPI could you post a picture? I would like to prove to them that this is a defective part.
Thank you
Thank you
Melting Slicks
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I had a hard time figuring out what I was looking at. Do you have a picture just a bit farther back? I have one of rpi's on my GS and it fits fine. Actually, I am on my third one, all have fit just fine. I did have a problem after 6-12 months with side skirts. Took pictures & sent them in. They sent me a new pair.
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Thank you!
Instructor
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I had one just like yours. Sent them pictures and they said that because I primered it, it was no longer defective. Ended up eating that entire purchase. Should have know better when it would not lay flat on the ground.
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The surface started raising up if a few places on both. I have had the replacements on for 3 years now with no problems.
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You get what you pay for....You'd never see this type of quality from top notch vendors like Katech or LG that sell real proven cf aero. RPI stuff is very cheap...I'm not even sure its real laid cf or just a overlay over some plastic/fiberglass.?
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Of course I read the whole thread and didn't see anywhere the OP or you said it was damaged in shipping. Just the opposite actually from the OP. Anyway, my post wasn't meant to bash you at all. It was just to prove to LFZ that any vendor can have a snaffoo once or twice and that doesn't make their product junk. I happen to have the RPI skirts and splitter, paid $200 less and the quality and fit is excellent.
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Of course I read the whole thread and didn't see anywhere the OP or you said it was damaged in shipping. Just the opposite actually from the OP. Anyway, my post wasn't meant to bash you at all. It was just to prove to LFZ that any vendor can have a snaffoo once or twice and that doesn't make their product junk. I happen to have the RPI skirts and splitter, paid $200 less and the quality and fit is excellent.
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This particular thread didn't resolve what the actual problem was.
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Of course I read the whole thread and didn't see anywhere the OP or you said it was damaged in shipping. Just the opposite actually from the OP. Anyway, my post wasn't meant to bash you at all. It was just to prove to LFZ that any vendor can have a snaffoo once or twice and that doesn't make their product junk. I happen to have the RPI skirts and splitter, paid $200 less and the quality and fit is excellent.
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Well you are right about one thing, there is no comparison....in PRICE. But as you said, you get what you pay for. In my case, both of my wifes C6's got RPI ZR1 front splitters, side skirts and rear spoiler and the only problem we have had with them was wondering what to spend the $1000 we saved...........but thank you, I will tell her not to do 180 MPH on the way home from soccer.
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Well you are right about one thing, there is no comparison....in PRICE. But as you said, you get what you pay for. In my case, both of my wifes C6's got RPI ZR1 front splitters, side skirts and rear spoiler and the only problem we have had with them was wondering what to spend the $1000 we saved...........but thank you, I will tell her not to do 180 MPH on the way home from soccer.
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not related to the spoiler but I have had a lot of problems from RPI recently. Wrong products being shipped to me, parts that came in damaged. I try to stay away from RPI designs. I'd rather spend more money and get it from another store. just my 2 cents
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