DO NOT BUY FROM TVT_DESIGN
01-21-2011, 05:22 PM
#1
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
DO NOT BUY FROM TVT_DESIGN
Anthony at TVT Design sold me the intake manifold that has caused so much trouble on my car.
He gave me the wrong torque values and I stripped the threads in my intake manifold. The manifold was sent to a machine shop for repair. This is when Anthony began not answering my calls.
Since, I've installed and reinstalled 3 times and it still has a serious vacuum leak. The leak appears to come from the gasket made to reseal the manifold when TVT_Design took the setup apart. I've called and left who knows how many emails and voicemails and no return. This guy is not a business man and should not be trusted with your expensive vehicles.
Furthermore, I've spoken with some MB performance enthusiasts and employees and the dealership is UNALLOWED to separate these 2 manifold parts, as the runners are designed for maximum torque by RPM. Removing these most likely decreases performance.
If only I'd been told the truth about the "ported and polished" manifold....and if he would ANSWER A PHONE CALL.
Please stay far, far away, as he only responds well until he makes a mistake. Please note that I have never slandered a person or company and their reputation publicly before, but this time I feel that you all need to know.
He gave me the wrong torque values and I stripped the threads in my intake manifold. The manifold was sent to a machine shop for repair. This is when Anthony began not answering my calls.
Since, I've installed and reinstalled 3 times and it still has a serious vacuum leak. The leak appears to come from the gasket made to reseal the manifold when TVT_Design took the setup apart. I've called and left who knows how many emails and voicemails and no return. This guy is not a business man and should not be trusted with your expensive vehicles.
Furthermore, I've spoken with some MB performance enthusiasts and employees and the dealership is UNALLOWED to separate these 2 manifold parts, as the runners are designed for maximum torque by RPM. Removing these most likely decreases performance.
If only I'd been told the truth about the "ported and polished" manifold....and if he would ANSWER A PHONE CALL.
Please stay far, far away, as he only responds well until he makes a mistake. Please note that I have never slandered a person or company and their reputation publicly before, but this time I feel that you all need to know.
01-21-2011, 05:26 PM
#2
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 524
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2013 FIAT Abarth 500
Wow, good to know.
I know a few people have been throwing their name around concerning rear camber arms and other replacement suspension parts, but considering their customer service with you (or lack thereof), I wouldn't buy the arms from them even if the product worked as it should.
I know a few people have been throwing their name around concerning rear camber arms and other replacement suspension parts, but considering their customer service with you (or lack thereof), I wouldn't buy the arms from them even if the product worked as it should.
01-21-2011, 07:21 PM
#4
Super Member
This doesn't help you out much, but I just wanted to let you know that they went out of business months ago.
No doubt, for shady practices such as this.
Sorry about how everything shook down man...
No doubt, for shady practices such as this.
Sorry about how everything shook down man...
01-22-2011, 01:39 AM
#5
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 1,775
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
5 Posts
CLK W208
Anthony at TVT Design sold me the intake manifold that has caused so much trouble on my car.
He gave me the wrong torque values and I stripped the threads in my intake manifold. The manifold was sent to a machine shop for repair. This is when Anthony began not answering my calls.
Since, I've installed and reinstalled 3 times and it still has a serious vacuum leak. The leak appears to come from the gasket made to reseal the manifold when TVT_Design took the setup apart. I've called and left who knows how many emails and voicemails and no return. This guy is not a business man and should not be trusted with your expensive vehicles.
Furthermore, I've spoken with some MB performance enthusiasts and employees and the dealership is UNALLOWED to separate these 2 manifold parts, as the runners are designed for maximum torque by RPM. Removing these most likely decreases performance.
If only I'd been told the truth about the "ported and polished" manifold....and if he would ANSWER A PHONE CALL.
Please stay far, far away, as he only responds well until he makes a mistake. Please note that I have never slandered a person or company and their reputation publicly before, but this time I feel that you all need to know.
He gave me the wrong torque values and I stripped the threads in my intake manifold. The manifold was sent to a machine shop for repair. This is when Anthony began not answering my calls.
Since, I've installed and reinstalled 3 times and it still has a serious vacuum leak. The leak appears to come from the gasket made to reseal the manifold when TVT_Design took the setup apart. I've called and left who knows how many emails and voicemails and no return. This guy is not a business man and should not be trusted with your expensive vehicles.
Furthermore, I've spoken with some MB performance enthusiasts and employees and the dealership is UNALLOWED to separate these 2 manifold parts, as the runners are designed for maximum torque by RPM. Removing these most likely decreases performance.
If only I'd been told the truth about the "ported and polished" manifold....and if he would ANSWER A PHONE CALL.
Please stay far, far away, as he only responds well until he makes a mistake. Please note that I have never slandered a person or company and their reputation publicly before, but this time I feel that you all need to know.
01-22-2011, 01:06 PM
#6
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 502
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
02 clk 55, 13 GL 450
Anthony at TVT Design sold me the intake manifold that has caused so much trouble on my car.
He gave me the wrong torque values and I stripped the threads in my intake manifold. The manifold was sent to a machine shop for repair. This is when Anthony began not answering my calls.
Since, I've installed and reinstalled 3 times and it still has a serious vacuum leak. The leak appears to come from the gasket made to reseal the manifold when TVT_Design took the setup apart. I've called and left who knows how many emails and voicemails and no return. This guy is not a business man and should not be trusted with your expensive vehicles.
Furthermore, I've spoken with some MB performance enthusiasts and employees and the dealership is UNALLOWED to separate these 2 manifold parts, as the runners are designed for maximum torque by RPM. Removing these most likely decreases performance.
If only I'd been told the truth about the "ported and polished" manifold....and if he would ANSWER A PHONE CALL.
Please stay far, far away, as he only responds well until he makes a mistake. Please note that I have never slandered a person or company and their reputation publicly before, but this time I feel that you all need to know.
He gave me the wrong torque values and I stripped the threads in my intake manifold. The manifold was sent to a machine shop for repair. This is when Anthony began not answering my calls.
Since, I've installed and reinstalled 3 times and it still has a serious vacuum leak. The leak appears to come from the gasket made to reseal the manifold when TVT_Design took the setup apart. I've called and left who knows how many emails and voicemails and no return. This guy is not a business man and should not be trusted with your expensive vehicles.
Furthermore, I've spoken with some MB performance enthusiasts and employees and the dealership is UNALLOWED to separate these 2 manifold parts, as the runners are designed for maximum torque by RPM. Removing these most likely decreases performance.
If only I'd been told the truth about the "ported and polished" manifold....and if he would ANSWER A PHONE CALL.
Please stay far, far away, as he only responds well until he makes a mistake. Please note that I have never slandered a person or company and their reputation publicly before, but this time I feel that you all need to know.
02-08-2011, 09:56 AM
#7
MBWorld Fanatic!
This is why I stayed away. Damn 600.00! The least Anthony could do is respond. I have called him out on several of his shop hp claims.
Nvr would have let him touch my car even thogh I know two guys who have claimed success with him.
Nvr would have let him touch my car even thogh I know two guys who have claimed success with him.
