Failed Akebono Install By Forum Member
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wait a min- no defense on my behalf. i had a infiniti tech try to do the installation. it wasn't happening. i needed to purchase different hoses and brackets for the rear. What is up with all you people. holly crap. if you see pics and were the location was were i took pics then yes i did have a tech do the job. i had another car with sport brakes up in the air next to mine and the rears looked way different. also this seller packaged 2 heavy *** rotors in one small box and when i got all 3 packages they all were labeled damaged from usps and the rotors were about to fall out of the box. very poor shipping. i try to be as honest as possible and when someone tries to pull one on me i don't drop my defense. yes it came off your 2008 and did you stop and think if it would be just as easy to install on a 2011. i would think it should be but its not. there are different brackets and bolts needed for brake fluid. i was told it was plug and play. and it didn't need anything else extra for me to purchase. well attempting this for 2 hours for just one side and being unsuccessful means its not plug and play. the item will be returned the same way i received them and i will package them much better than how this person sent them to me. i will actually use bubble wrap and foam insulation. i took those calipers out and there was brake fluid everywhere. wow. He put a thin paper towel in the brake nipples. yea that didn't help much. he should of used plastic nipple covers. anyways i just want this done and over with. i am sorry this didn't work out and that's all. this has gotten way out of control. listing my job information come on.
You had your opportunity to resolve this and MAN UP to your mistakes you didnt. Oh and about your boxes they you claimed where damaged. Here's your comments....
I will make sure you are BANNED and I will be posting these threads everywhere with your NAME ATTACHED.
Did you think you would scam me and it would go away????
Thanks for admitted on a public forum you installed the brakes which now gives me grounds to sue your *** for those false documents you submitted to paypal. Oh and just a heads up the Sr Manager (Steven) at paypal will be vetting you out of the system once this transaction is complete.
I warned you before Karma's a B*tch and I'll make sure she finds you!
well technically he (the buyer AK47) broke the items as he tried to install them,when he forced that bolt into the caliper. so i would considered it getting scammed.
The fact he attempted to install automatically negates his paypal protection. He didnt state that too them for that exact reason. He didnt even allow comments to be sent back and forth, he immediately escalated it to a claim because he knew he was wrong.
Forcing a bolt into the back of the caliper essentially destroyed it but now he is gona ship it back to me?
How is that not getting scammed?????
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That the brakes werent for a G37 and they dont fit.
The fact he attempted to install automatically negates his paypal protection. He didnt state that too them for that exact reason. He didnt even allow comments to be sent back and forth, he immediately escalated it to a claim because he knew he was wrong.
Forcing a bolt into the back of the caliper essentially destroyed it but now he is gona ship it back to me?
How is that not getting scammed?????
The fact he attempted to install automatically negates his paypal protection. He didnt state that too them for that exact reason. He didnt even allow comments to be sent back and forth, he immediately escalated it to a claim because he knew he was wrong.
Forcing a bolt into the back of the caliper essentially destroyed it but now he is gona ship it back to me?
How is that not getting scammed?????
day 1 he already asking questions regarding to insruances, USPS insurance, clams, all these info and hope he'll get money back somehow. worst part is paypal always on Buyer's side
I would consider that more of a fraud than scam. A scam is planned scheme to rob you of something. For example, if he planned to swap his old brakes for your Akebonos and thus made you conduct the transaction through ebay, that would be a scam.
In this case, he took your item, broke it, and claimed that you sent him the wrong item. This is considered fraud or deceit.
Like I said earlier, either way, this guy has demonstrated shady character and lack of honesty. What does this tell you about the dealership if they are hiring this type of sale reps?
In this case, he took your item, broke it, and claimed that you sent him the wrong item. This is considered fraud or deceit.
Like I said earlier, either way, this guy has demonstrated shady character and lack of honesty. What does this tell you about the dealership if they are hiring this type of sale reps?
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AK47, I think in order to save any face at all, you need to back up your statements with more than words. You need to post some clear concise images of what the issue(s) are. If the rotors came in a beat up up, pictures should have been taken.
If the OP told you it was a PNP kit, you should have still done your due diligence and your own research to ensure it will truly be a PNP install. Finally, if it was clear it wouldn't fit at all, or major modifications were needed, the install should have been stopped right then and there. I'm sure with proper justification the OP would have refunded the price, maybe even ate the shipping.
From the pics posted, it appears some bolts have been forced into the calipers, so the product is no longer in as received condition.
If the OP told you it was a PNP kit, you should have still done your due diligence and your own research to ensure it will truly be a PNP install. Finally, if it was clear it wouldn't fit at all, or major modifications were needed, the install should have been stopped right then and there. I'm sure with proper justification the OP would have refunded the price, maybe even ate the shipping.
From the pics posted, it appears some bolts have been forced into the calipers, so the product is no longer in as received condition.
AK47, I think in order to save any face at all, you need to back up your statements with more than words. You need to post some clear concise images of what the issue(s) are. If the rotors came in a beat up up, pictures should have been taken.
If the OP told you it was a PNP kit, you should have still done your due diligence and your own research to ensure it will truly be a PNP install. Finally, if it was clear it wouldn't fit at all, or major modifications were needed, the install should have been stopped right then and there. I'm sure with proper justification the OP would have refunded the price, maybe even ate the shipping.
From the pics posted, it appears some bolts have been forced into the calipers, so the product is no longer in as received condition.
If the OP told you it was a PNP kit, you should have still done your due diligence and your own research to ensure it will truly be a PNP install. Finally, if it was clear it wouldn't fit at all, or major modifications were needed, the install should have been stopped right then and there. I'm sure with proper justification the OP would have refunded the price, maybe even ate the shipping.
From the pics posted, it appears some bolts have been forced into the calipers, so the product is no longer in as received condition.
Interested to hear the exchange between the seller and buyer regarding the fitment. If the seller claimed that it was plug and play, then he has some responsibility in this matter too.
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@Modme, i'm going by the information in the for sale thread on the item.
I recently had a dealing with an ignorant buyer on ebay about a similar non fitment issue for a different car part. Except there the buyer burned himself by admitting he had an older model car (via ebay messaging). When I refused to refund, he made a SNAD claim claiming his car is listed in my list of applications. In two days time his car became newer by 2 years. Ebay ended up eating the transaction by refunding his purchase price, but did not deduct this payment from me. I earned a negative fb as a result.
Edit: It wasn't so much about the money for me, but the fact that the guy lied and failed to do any sort of research before buying.
Edit2: If you use paypal, make absolutely sure to pull your money out of there AS SOON as it's received!
Part fits: 2010+ G37 Coupe, 2010+ G37 Sedan, 2008-2009 G37 Coupe, 2008-2009 G37 Sedan, Other Model G's
Edit: It wasn't so much about the money for me, but the fact that the guy lied and failed to do any sort of research before buying.
Edit2: If you use paypal, make absolutely sure to pull your money out of there AS SOON as it's received!
