STI aftermarket product test car?

Chuckie · 06-20-2008, 07:30 AM

who on here had a test car used for testing tuner parts?

thinking about letting a local exhaust manufacturer use my car but was worried there could be issues

nytejade · 06-20-2008, 07:33 AM

I haven't done this myself, but, is the manufacturer reputable? What are they offering you?

GilMikalian · 06-20-2008, 07:34 AM

I would recommend you get everything in writing and have them hold themselves liable if your car runs into any issues as a result of their parts and/or labor. Also throw in a clause for attorney fees if you need one as a result of their part and/or labor causing any issues with your car.

CKSTI · 06-20-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GilMikalian

I would recommend you get everything in writing and have them hold themselves liable if your car runs into any issues as a result of their parts and/or labor. Also throw in a clause for attorney fees if you need one as a result of their part and/or labor causing any issues with your car.

+1 on that. Have to be more careful now after seeing all this threads about 2.5L engine issues. SOA will now keep a close watch on this.

paikman · 06-20-2008, 08:54 AM

Depends how reputable the manufacturer is. I've done testing for 2 companies now, but only because of their large rep and personal experience I knew there wouldn't be any issues

**onlytakes4** · 06-20-2008, 08:59 AM

I entertained the idea with magnaflow a couple of years back with my 06 STI. They wanted to use my car for a few days to test fit a CBE. When I asked them to put in writing that if they damaged anything they would be responsible, they got cold feet and didn't call me back. I also have entertained letting AEM use my 08 STi to test an intake until they told me that they needed my car for a week. It doesn't seem worth it to let them do dyno pulls on my car for a week for a $200 intake so again I passed.

Wales Garage · 06-20-2008, 01:32 PM

ill test fit anything, as long as it happens in my shop, and i do the labor.

06-20-2008, 07:30 AM	#1
Chuckie Junior STI Driver Posts: 74 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	STI aftermarket product test car? who on here had a test car used for testing tuner parts? thinking about letting a local exhaust manufacturer use my car but was worried there could be issues This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-20-2008, 07:33 AM	#2
nytejade Silver Member Car: PB 08 EVO X GSR Location: Massachusetts Posts: 369 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STI aftermarket product test car? I haven't done this myself, but, is the manufacturer reputable? What are they offering you?

06-20-2008, 07:34 AM	#3
GilMikalian Silver Member Car: '08 DGM STI w/BBS Fav Mod: Britax Roundabout Location: L.A. Posts: 1,106 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STI aftermarket product test car? I would recommend you get everything in writing and have them hold themselves liable if your car runs into any issues as a result of their parts and/or labor. Also throw in a clause for attorney fees if you need one as a result of their part and/or labor causing any issues with your car.

06-20-2008, 08:54 AM	#5
paikman Silver Member Car: 2008 OBP STi Fav Mod: Advan RS 18x9. TurboXS downpipe. Location: VA Posts: 731 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STI aftermarket product test car? Depends how reputable the manufacturer is. I've done testing for 2 companies now, but only because of their large rep and personal experience I knew there wouldn't be any issues

06-20-2008, 08:59 AM	#6
onlytakes4 Gold Member Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: ditching the cats Location: South OC, CA Posts: 346 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: STI aftermarket product test car? I entertained the idea with magnaflow a couple of years back with my 06 STI. They wanted to use my car for a few days to test fit a CBE. When I asked them to put in writing that if they damaged anything they would be responsible, they got cold feet and didn't call me back. I also have entertained letting AEM use my 08 STi to test an intake until they told me that they needed my car for a week. It doesn't seem worth it to let them do dyno pulls on my car for a week for a $200 intake so again I passed.

06-20-2008, 01:32 PM	#7
Wales Garage Junior STI Driver Car: 08 OBP STi Fav Mod: Boobies........oh, for a car Boost Location: Hunting DrewBears<3 Posts: 164 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STI aftermarket product test car? ill test fit anything, as long as it happens in my shop, and i do the labor. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.