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[GregWeld]

Frankly I don't know how you could install bolts that were so long they ran into the rotor --- and not have noticed that the rotor was locked up tight.... How would you even adjust the wheel bearings etc if you couldn't / didn't spin the rotors... or check for rubbing issues or any of that...


I agree that parts should be correct - but I think that if you're doing the work you also have to accept responsibility for checking to see that things are right. It's your car - it's you doing the work - and the only guy that's ultimately responsible is going to be you.

It's hot rodding -- the guy putting the stuff together is the guy that needs to be the one with the eyes on the job.

Sorry it happened -- but.... we all know there's way too many parts and pieces out there being put together in so many configurations. And parts get shipped that are wrong.

[kwhizz]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Frankly I don't know how you could install bolts that were so long they ran into the rotor --- and not have noticed that the rotor was locked up tight.... How would you even adjust the wheel bearings etc if you couldn't / didn't spin the rotors... or check for rubbing issues or any of that...


I agree that parts should be correct - but I think that if you're doing the work you also have to accept responsibility for checking to see that things are right. It's your car - it's you doing the work - and the only guy that's ultimately responsible is going to be you.

It's hot rodding -- the guy putting the stuff together is the guy that needs to be the one with the eyes on the job.

Sorry it happened -- but.... we all know there's way too many parts and pieces out there being put together in so many configurations. And parts get shipped that are wrong.

Bingo......

[jhiphopjunky]

The brakes were not locked up tight. They spun freely but did have a slight "dragging" sound as if the pads were slightly touching the rotor. I do take responsibility for test driving the car with the sound. Now i know to never cut corners when it comes to quality and customer service. Lesson learned!

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Frankly I don't know how you could install bolts that were so long they ran into the rotor --- and not have noticed that the rotor was locked up tight.... How would you even adjust the wheel bearings etc if you couldn't / didn't spin the rotors... or check for rubbing issues or any of that...


I agree that parts should be correct - but I think that if you're doing the work you also have to accept responsibility for checking to see that things are right. It's your car - it's you doing the work - and the only guy that's ultimately responsible is going to be you.

It's hot rodding -- the guy putting the stuff together is the guy that needs to be the one with the eyes on the job.

Sorry it happened -- but.... we all know there's way too many parts and pieces out there being put together in so many configurations. And parts get shipped that are wrong.

[EBMC]

I always tell my guys to just assume the new parts won't fit, they're the wrong ones or defective so scrutinize everything as it comes apart and goes together If it is right, its a pleasant surprise! Don't want to sound negative but that's the reality of hot rod parts.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by EBMC

I always tell my guys to just assume the new parts won't fit, they're the wrong ones or defective so scrutinize everything as it comes apart and goes together If it is right, its a pleasant surprise! Don't want to sound negative but that's the reality of hot rod parts.

hot rodding 101

if it don't fit, cut the motha

[Vega$69]

Just a thought but knowing the rotors may not be available down the road why not buy a new set now and put them on the shelf so they'll be there when you need them?

[HEEP]

I just had a conversation with a Japanese manager here at work yesterday when he was asking about my hobbies and family. I showed him my car and told him about it. He stated that I am the design department, the purchasing department, the QA, the assembler, and will be final QA when the project is done. I guess when he put it in that perspective, it really brings a whole new light to what we do.

It also means as has been stated, that we have to look at every part as we build.

[Al Moreno]

Originally Posted by HEEP

I just had a conversation with a Japanese manager here at work yesterday when he was asking about my hobbies and family. I showed him my car and told him about it. He stated that I am the design department, the purchasing department, the QA, the assembler, and will be final QA when the project is done. I guess when he put it in that perspective, it really brings a whole new light to what we do.

It also means as has been stated, that we have to look at every part as we build.

Great analogy, you can also add to the list, research and development, fabricator, most important........ frustrater, There's probably a few more titles, LOL

[jhiphopjunky]

I thought the same thing but they don't have any rotors in stock. Ive been talking with Tobin at KORE 3. I think i will get rid of this kit and do it the right way. KORE 3 = GREAT PARTS AND EVEN BETTER CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Originally Posted by Vega$69

Just a thought but knowing the rotors may not be available down the road why not buy a new set now and put them on the shelf so they'll be there when you need them?

[MCB Matt]

Sounds like a bunch of crap to me, that's just sad you were treated that way!! Rotor design change? Doubt it!!

Did you buy a "Stock" style kit? If so, I REALLY doubt they changed the rotor design!

Telling you that you need to buy a new kit to get new rotors? Really? Ahole Customer service all the way!

Send me a link to the kit you bought and I will see if I can identify the rotors for you, they are probably off-the-shelf local parts store pieces that will cost you $20-30 ea.

Matt