| juztin180 | 12-29-2003 08:06 PM |
Did I get screwed on my STi shifter Trim?
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I got the STi shifter trim from Gruppe-S (my g/f bought it for me for Xmas :D)
anyway, It looks VERY cheap....much like the replica. Looks like a piece of cast aluminum that was painted with some dull silver paint. Nothing like the picture of the OEM part on the Gruppe-S web site.
Is there a way to tell the difference?
BTW, She was charged for the OEM, not the replica
anyway, It looks VERY cheap....much like the replica. Looks like a piece of cast aluminum that was painted with some dull silver paint. Nothing like the picture of the OEM part on the Gruppe-S web site.
Is there a way to tell the difference?
BTW, She was charged for the OEM, not the replica
| cnk | 12-29-2003 08:11 PM |
Why not post a picture of it so we can all have a look. I've dealt with Gruppe-S many times and they've always done good by me. If you suspect that they sent you the wrong one, just give them a call.
Calvin
Calvin
| niceguybille | 12-29-2003 08:18 PM |
call them and make sure, it sounds like you may have gotten the replica instead.
| Kwyjibo | 12-29-2003 08:31 PM |
gruppe-s sells a replica and a real one.
[url]http://www.gruppe-s.com/Subaru/subint.htm[/url]
talk to your girlfrined, find out which one she ordered, and if there is a mistake just call them up. They should take care of you :)
[url]http://www.gruppe-s.com/Subaru/subint.htm[/url]
talk to your girlfrined, find out which one she ordered, and if there is a mistake just call them up. They should take care of you :)
| juztin180 | 12-29-2003 08:36 PM |
I know they sell the replica and the OEM.
She ordered the OEM, thats whats on the invoice, but I dont think thats what they actually sent.
I've ordered from them in the past as well and they were great. never heard anything bad about them at all. I just sent them an email. I'll post a picture here in a second
She ordered the OEM, thats whats on the invoice, but I dont think thats what they actually sent.
I've ordered from them in the past as well and they were great. never heard anything bad about them at all. I just sent them an email. I'll post a picture here in a second
| juztin180 | 12-29-2003 08:41 PM |
They're HUGE, but I was hoping you would be able to see the finish of the metal if they were larger. It doesn't look as rough as the OEM part to me :confused:
and I dont know what that is on my finger in the pictures :huh: :lol:
[img]http://home.cfl.rr.com/vividreality2/trim1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://home.cfl.rr.com/vividreality2/trim2.jpg[/img]
and I dont know what that is on my finger in the pictures :huh: :lol:
[img]http://home.cfl.rr.com/vividreality2/trim1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://home.cfl.rr.com/vividreality2/trim2.jpg[/img]
| dman918 | 12-29-2003 09:09 PM |
That is the OEM "X" ;)
| juztin180 | 12-29-2003 09:49 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by dman918 [/i]
[B]That is the OEM "X" ;) [/B][/QUOTE]
OEM X?
[B]That is the OEM "X" ;) [/B][/QUOTE]
OEM X?
| AWD2seater | 12-29-2003 09:53 PM |
Doesn't look STI to me..maybe they send you a replica....:(
| GT2RS | 12-29-2003 09:54 PM |
Even if it's replica...it still looks very low quality!
| juztin180 | 12-29-2003 09:56 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by GT2RS [/i]
[B]Even if it's replica...it still looks very low quality! [/B][/QUOTE]
My thoughts exactly. I'd be upset to even pay the $35 for the replica if its this bad :(
[B]Even if it's replica...it still looks very low quality! [/B][/QUOTE]
My thoughts exactly. I'd be upset to even pay the $35 for the replica if its this bad :(
| dj_noose | 12-29-2003 09:56 PM |
Hmmm... Looks like a replica to me. The nuts and bolts for mounting come packaged in bags with blue and white labels with subaru part numbers on them. Did you get this?
| juztin180 | 12-29-2003 10:06 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by dj_noose [/i]
[B]Hmmm... Looks like a replica to me. The nuts and bolts for mounting come packaged in bags with blue and white labels with subaru part numbers on them. Did you get this? [/B][/QUOTE]
NEGATIVE!!
thanks, this just confirms that it is the replica :mad:
Thanks everyone :banana:
[B]Hmmm... Looks like a replica to me. The nuts and bolts for mounting come packaged in bags with blue and white labels with subaru part numbers on them. Did you get this? [/B][/QUOTE]
NEGATIVE!!
thanks, this just confirms that it is the replica :mad:
Thanks everyone :banana:
| atomicapples | 12-30-2003 06:45 AM |
i order my shift trim lway before they had the replicas... damn i didnt know that the replicas was such a crappy piece of ....
anyways.. yea the iem one i got had part numbers on every screw and nut... and also had a part number on the trim itself. it also cam in a bubble wrap thing...
anyways.. yea the iem one i got had part numbers on every screw and nut... and also had a part number on the trim itself. it also cam in a bubble wrap thing...
| dman918 | 12-30-2003 12:03 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by juztin180 [/i]
[B]OEM X? [/B][/QUOTE]
Hmmm, I get Xs when I try to view it. Ah, it is my filter at work. :rolleyes:
[B]OEM X? [/B][/QUOTE]
Hmmm, I get Xs when I try to view it. Ah, it is my filter at work. :rolleyes:
| Tobey | 12-30-2003 12:27 PM |
the oem sti trim IS painted silver, it looks MUCH cheaper than the knockoff. every knockoff i have seen was polished or grained. i bought one straight from a subaru dealership, in the subaru bag, so i know i got a real one.
it's painted because i scratched the damn paint during the install. i ended up scotchbriting the entire thing, so now mine LOOKS like a replica! :lol:
you got the real thing (unless they started painting the replicas). don't scratch it :alien:
it's painted because i scratched the damn paint during the install. i ended up scotchbriting the entire thing, so now mine LOOKS like a replica! :lol:
you got the real thing (unless they started painting the replicas). don't scratch it :alien:
| MikeWRX-NJ | 12-30-2003 12:27 PM |
haha maybe your filter thinks "trim1.jpg" is a naughty pic. :lol:
| atomicapples | 12-30-2003 05:42 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Tobey [/i]
[B]the oem sti trim IS painted silver, it looks MUCH cheaper than the knockoff. every knockoff i have seen was polished or grained. i bought one straight from a subaru dealership, in the subaru bag, so i know i got a real one.
it's painted because i scratched the damn paint during the install. i ended up scotchbriting the entire thing, so now mine LOOKS like a replica! :lol:
you got the real thing (unless they started painting the replicas). don't scratch it :alien: [/B][/QUOTE]
you sure about that? cuz i have dropped many wrenches and tools on my trim, and it dont see to be painted. the thing is all messed up and all it does it dent, no paint comes off, not looks like its chiping. its the same color on the inside as the outside.
[B]the oem sti trim IS painted silver, it looks MUCH cheaper than the knockoff. every knockoff i have seen was polished or grained. i bought one straight from a subaru dealership, in the subaru bag, so i know i got a real one.
it's painted because i scratched the damn paint during the install. i ended up scotchbriting the entire thing, so now mine LOOKS like a replica! :lol:
you got the real thing (unless they started painting the replicas). don't scratch it :alien: [/B][/QUOTE]
you sure about that? cuz i have dropped many wrenches and tools on my trim, and it dont see to be painted. the thing is all messed up and all it does it dent, no paint comes off, not looks like its chiping. its the same color on the inside as the outside.
| Subie Gal | 12-30-2003 05:47 PM |
why not just email the vendor and ask ?
they probably dont even realize their mistake
and will be happy to remedy it for you. :)
Jamie
they probably dont even realize their mistake
and will be happy to remedy it for you. :)
Jamie
| Jon-RIWRX | 12-30-2003 06:26 PM |
Its a replica, I looked at my oem sti and the letters sti are much deeper into the metal. also the area where the screws are, even after pulling the screws out, has to piled up paint, it looks as if it were cast out of aluminum.
- Jon
- Jon
| GT2RS | 12-30-2003 07:22 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Subie Gal [/i]
[B]why not just email the vendor and ask ?
[/B][/QUOTE]
I think now is a good time since you pretty much know now that it's a replica.
[B]why not just email the vendor and ask ?
[/B][/QUOTE]
I think now is a good time since you pretty much know now that it's a replica.
| dman918 | 12-30-2003 07:27 PM |
Yep, it is definitely a replica (I am at home). I owned the replica and that is exactly what mine looked like. I have the real one now, and it looks quite a bit different.
| Tobey | 12-30-2003 07:47 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by atomicapples [/i]
[B]you sure about that? cuz i have dropped many wrenches and tools on my trim, and it dont see to be painted. the thing is all messed up and all it does it dent, no paint comes off, not looks like its chiping. its the same color on the inside as the outside. [/B][/QUOTE]
i am 100% sure. it came from a subaru dealer (i work next to exeter subaru [url]www.subaruwrxparts.com[/url]), in the bag with the subaru part number / sticker on it. i gouged mine HARD.
looking at those pics it does look like a replica. the paint on the subaru one is a very nice, even, textured finish, almost looks sandblasted or something to that effect. it is a vaery good quality, it may even be powdercoated because it doesn not have a common painted texture. the paint on that one (above) is kinda thin, looks sprayed on and the area around the sti logo looks a bit off.
if it came from gruppe-s i am sure it was an oversight. talk to max and he will fix it up for you. the are, by far one of the top 5 vendors on this site and they are always quick to take care of their customres.
[B]you sure about that? cuz i have dropped many wrenches and tools on my trim, and it dont see to be painted. the thing is all messed up and all it does it dent, no paint comes off, not looks like its chiping. its the same color on the inside as the outside. [/B][/QUOTE]
i am 100% sure. it came from a subaru dealer (i work next to exeter subaru [url]www.subaruwrxparts.com[/url]), in the bag with the subaru part number / sticker on it. i gouged mine HARD.
looking at those pics it does look like a replica. the paint on the subaru one is a very nice, even, textured finish, almost looks sandblasted or something to that effect. it is a vaery good quality, it may even be powdercoated because it doesn not have a common painted texture. the paint on that one (above) is kinda thin, looks sprayed on and the area around the sti logo looks a bit off.
if it came from gruppe-s i am sure it was an oversight. talk to max and he will fix it up for you. the are, by far one of the top 5 vendors on this site and they are always quick to take care of their customres.
| juztin180 | 12-30-2003 08:52 PM |
I emailed Gruppe-S before I even posted this. Still waiting on reply (which is kind of unlike them :confused: )
we'll see what happens, I'll keep you all posted. I really feel this is the replica, the quality is CRAP :(
we'll see what happens, I'll keep you all posted. I really feel this is the replica, the quality is CRAP :(
| juztin180 | 12-30-2003 08:54 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Tobey [/i]
[B] the paint on that one (above) is kinda thin, looks sprayed on and the area around the sti logo looks a bit off.
[/B][/QUOTE]
You think thats bad, you should see the back side of it :lol:
So lets see:
- Has a HORRIBLE painted on metallic finish
- Bolt bag has no blue/white stickers/decals
- STi engraving is very shallow
- No part numbers on bolts or trim piece itself
[B] the paint on that one (above) is kinda thin, looks sprayed on and the area around the sti logo looks a bit off.
[/B][/QUOTE]
You think thats bad, you should see the back side of it :lol:
So lets see:
- Has a HORRIBLE painted on metallic finish
- Bolt bag has no blue/white stickers/decals
- STi engraving is very shallow
- No part numbers on bolts or trim piece itself
| juztin180 | 12-30-2003 08:59 PM |
Just got this back from them:
[quote]Hi Justin,
The genuine one should have a grainy sort of finish while the replica is
more of a brushed finish... but yes you did order the genuine and if the one
you received has a smooth finish to it then it most likely was an error on
our part ( the shipping guys probably got too used to sending out relicas as
almost no one ever orders the genuine one haha) . If that's the case, then
you can either return the one you received for the right one, or I can just
give you the one you have now for free if you don't mind it. I really don't
want to trouble you with all the hassles of doing a return especialyl since
it's our fault :(
Thanks
Max
[url]www.gruppe-s.com[/url]
[/quote]
Great customer service on their part. :D
[quote]Hi Justin,
The genuine one should have a grainy sort of finish while the replica is
more of a brushed finish... but yes you did order the genuine and if the one
you received has a smooth finish to it then it most likely was an error on
our part ( the shipping guys probably got too used to sending out relicas as
almost no one ever orders the genuine one haha) . If that's the case, then
you can either return the one you received for the right one, or I can just
give you the one you have now for free if you don't mind it. I really don't
want to trouble you with all the hassles of doing a return especialyl since
it's our fault :(
Thanks
Max
[url]www.gruppe-s.com[/url]
[/quote]
Great customer service on their part. :D
| c_hunter | 12-30-2003 09:18 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Tobey[/i]
[B] the oem sti trim IS painted silver, it looks MUCH cheaper than the knockoff. every knockoff i have seen was polished or grained. i bought one straight from a subaru dealership, in the subaru bag, so i know i got a real one.
it's painted because i scratched the damn paint during the install. i ended up scotchbriting the entire thing, so now mine LOOKS like a replica! :lol:
you got the real thing (unless they started painting the replicas). don't scratch it :alien: [/B][/QUOTE]
The real one is shot-peened and then clear coated, but is not painted.
I can tell from the pic it is definitely a replica. The real one has nicer casting and finishing, and the letters are much better defined.
Craig
[B] the oem sti trim IS painted silver, it looks MUCH cheaper than the knockoff. every knockoff i have seen was polished or grained. i bought one straight from a subaru dealership, in the subaru bag, so i know i got a real one.
it's painted because i scratched the damn paint during the install. i ended up scotchbriting the entire thing, so now mine LOOKS like a replica! :lol:
you got the real thing (unless they started painting the replicas). don't scratch it :alien: [/B][/QUOTE]
The real one is shot-peened and then clear coated, but is not painted.
I can tell from the pic it is definitely a replica. The real one has nicer casting and finishing, and the letters are much better defined.
Craig
| GLwagon | 12-30-2003 10:42 PM |
That is definately a Gruppe-S replica (I have)... my friend has a real STi one...
Gruppe-S is always helpful although I have seen the occassional shipping error...
The fake one isn't all that bad & looks "good enough" :)
Gruppe-S is always helpful although I have seen the occassional shipping error...
The fake one isn't all that bad & looks "good enough" :)
| dman918 | 12-30-2003 11:21 PM |
You will always get the BEST of customer service from the guys at Gruppe-s!
| Neaners | 01-01-2004 03:40 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by juztin180 [/i]
[B]Just got this back from them:
Great customer service on their part. :D [/B][/QUOTE]
Wow! That is a vendor that you want to do business with in the future. Way to go Gruppe-S!!
[B]Just got this back from them:
Great customer service on their part. :D [/B][/QUOTE]
Wow! That is a vendor that you want to do business with in the future. Way to go Gruppe-S!!
| DR EVYL | 01-02-2004 06:53 AM |
Well, it doesn't look like the one on my car.. The genuine STi one definitely looks a lot better than that!
| Johnzim63 | 01-02-2004 09:27 AM |
Genuine [i]this[/i] and genuine [i]that[/i]... :rolleyes: I have a replica and it looks pretty damn good. Dude, you're getting it for free?!! Gotta go with that. $80 to $90 for that little piece is ridiculous, I don't care how it's made, genuine or not. Someone should make a carbon/titanium version and sell it for $295. :lol: :p :lol:
| MAD REX | 01-02-2004 10:41 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by dman918 [/i]
[B]You will always get the BEST of customer service from the guys at Gruppe-s! [/B][/QUOTE]
w3rd!
and I would keep the free replica....
Well since it was a gift and not your money I would send it back :o
[B]You will always get the BEST of customer service from the guys at Gruppe-s! [/B][/QUOTE]
w3rd!
and I would keep the free replica....
Well since it was a gift and not your money I would send it back :o
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