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Old 08-19-2015, 05:09 PM
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Has anyone had any recent experience with these guys? I am interested in Customer Service and Parts Quality. I have ordered parts from them and would like some honest replies.

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They don't have a good track record for prompt service or replies.
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I have a few Fabtech parts. Heat exchanger is huge but figment is ok at best. Had to trim flanges to mount correctly to bottom of bumper support. Sent wrong fittings for heat exchanger. Sent replacements but time to correct all issues was rediculous.
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I don't post much if any but, Shardul is a pretty stand up guy and I have purchased a few things from him and he will always support you if needed.
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Agree with Sterling
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Looks like best to avoid.
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my experience was that the parts didn't fit. a few testy communications back and forth to prove they were wrong. at which point they turned very nice and took everything back and refunded. i am neutral on them overall because i'd hate to discourage them, or anyone, from trying to bring products to market for these cars.
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Wow, just wow. Many of those dremel marks in that Y-pipe look completely unnecessary and out of the blue.
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I admire the vision he had to get parts out for our cars, but too bad about the execution of his plan. From what I remember, it all started with "why is a looped fuel rail and a set of injectors for our cars so expensive? I can do this much cheaper. Who is interested?" Then it went on to other parts and it was not long at all before the negative feedback started rolling in.
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poor fitment

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I admire the vision he had to get parts out for our cars, but too bad about the execution of his plan. From what I remember, it all started with "why is a looped fuel rail and a set of injectors for our cars so expensive? I can do this much cheaper. Who is interested?" Then it went on to other parts and it was not long at all before the negative feedback started rolling in.
Yep, a good idea coupled with poor engineering, customer service, business sense and quality control.
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Any experience with there engine bay tank?
I'm in the market for a tank and I like this idea.
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Dads makes the bay tanks so just go directly if you wish
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Dads makes the bay tanks so just go directly if you wish
is dads still around? my search turns up dead ends.
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I'll be blunt. Fabtech sucks
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^^^^ what he said......0 customer service!!!!
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They have excellent service to take your money, but sucks in shipping items as promised. You will get a tracking number, and the product is yet to be picked up by the shipping company for weeks.
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Originally Posted by Hulk
Dads makes the bay tanks so just go directly if you wish
Link please
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Give them a call and see if they still are around
Web page is down.

Dad's Custom Intercooler Tanks
4473 N 700 E, Van Buren, IN 46991

Heres their facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dads-...36324969896987

From the comments it may appear Fabtech is running the joint

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Would suck if dads is no longer around, they made a lot of tanks for guys on this forum.
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I believe Dads is gone. Was in contact with them for a trunk tank then all communication stopped. Webpage doesnt work and according to Facebook alot of people are out money they put down.


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