Seibon Carbon lip problem and warranty void
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Seibon Carbon lip problem and warranty void
The emails are upside down so read the emails from the bottom up.
He also told me it was my fault that the exhaust was too close to the lip.
But when i ordered the lip from hopupracing.com it only stated two exhausts that the lip wouldn't fit.
Has anyone else had these problems with seibon?
And does anyone have any recommendations of what I should do with Seibon or the lip to repair it?
Pics of the damage on the bottom
RE: 350z tt style rear lip defective
From: Mikey Lee (mikey@seiboncarbon.com)
Sent: Tue 9/08/09 11:57 AM
To: 'damon lipscomb' ()
Hi Damon yes in the image it does show the lip is way to close to the exhaust. But we never stated that it will fit with an aftermarket exhaust. Please note that if this was a stock exhaust the damage will not happen at all. Please note that even the dealer would not tell you stuff like this. This is common sense. If your exhaust was too close to your stock bumper or your paint it would melt that too. If you try to touch it I’m sure it would burn your hands. In situations like this, you can not just blame us for your mishap. We do not state this on our website because as we said these parts are aftermarket parts and when anyone who purchase these parts will have the knowledge that these parts will not withstand heat. Same like any other parts that’s on the car. Thank you.
Mikey Lee
Seibon Carbon
www.seiboncarbon.com
mikey@seiboncarbon.com
Tel: 909-444-5900, ext 233
Fax: 909-444-5949
From: damon lipscomb [mailto:]
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 12:11 PM
To: mikey@seiboncarbon.com
Subject: RE: 350z tt style rear lip defective
Mike,
The product is designed to be in close proximity to the exhaust so I find it mildly ridiculous that the clear coat can't with stand the heat conditions created by the exhaust.
I feel that if this is a known problem it should be clearly stated before people spend hundreds of dollars on a product that is going to fail.
From: mikey@seiboncarbon.com
To: damonius05@hotmail.com; hopupracing@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: 350z tt style rear lip defective
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:36:48 -0700
Hi Damon sorry but our product is not heat treated. As already described on our website they are only UV protected. Please note that the Carbon fiber itself can withstand heat but the clear coat on there will not. Sorry but we are unable to process your claim. Thank you.
Mikey Lee
Seibon Carbon
www.seiboncarbon.com
mikey@seiboncarbon.com
Tel: 909-444-5900, ext 233
Fax: 909-444-5949
From: damon lipscomb [mailto:]
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 12:45 PM
To: mikey@seiboncarbon.com; hopupracing@yahoo.com
Subject: 350z tt style rear lip defective
Attention Steve and Mikey
I have sent you two pictures of the damage on my carbon fiber rear lip for my 350z.
The Z is a show car and sits in the garage unless traveling to a show.
The damage is around the drivers side exhaust outlet.
I believe the damage is from the exhaust heat, and the clear coat has seperated from the carbon fiber, which should not happen because the lip should be heat treated.
If the product is not capable of handling the heat it shouldn't be advertised as heat treated.
With such a reputable company I had hoped the product would hold up a little bit better than this.
Please let me know if the lip can be covered by warranty.
Thank you,
Damon
He also told me it was my fault that the exhaust was too close to the lip.
But when i ordered the lip from hopupracing.com it only stated two exhausts that the lip wouldn't fit.
Has anyone else had these problems with seibon?
And does anyone have any recommendations of what I should do with Seibon or the lip to repair it?
Pics of the damage on the bottom
RE: 350z tt style rear lip defective
From: Mikey Lee (mikey@seiboncarbon.com)
Sent: Tue 9/08/09 11:57 AM
To: 'damon lipscomb' ()
Hi Damon yes in the image it does show the lip is way to close to the exhaust. But we never stated that it will fit with an aftermarket exhaust. Please note that if this was a stock exhaust the damage will not happen at all. Please note that even the dealer would not tell you stuff like this. This is common sense. If your exhaust was too close to your stock bumper or your paint it would melt that too. If you try to touch it I’m sure it would burn your hands. In situations like this, you can not just blame us for your mishap. We do not state this on our website because as we said these parts are aftermarket parts and when anyone who purchase these parts will have the knowledge that these parts will not withstand heat. Same like any other parts that’s on the car. Thank you.
Mikey Lee
Seibon Carbon
www.seiboncarbon.com
mikey@seiboncarbon.com
Tel: 909-444-5900, ext 233
Fax: 909-444-5949
From: damon lipscomb [mailto:]
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 12:11 PM
To: mikey@seiboncarbon.com
Subject: RE: 350z tt style rear lip defective
Mike,
The product is designed to be in close proximity to the exhaust so I find it mildly ridiculous that the clear coat can't with stand the heat conditions created by the exhaust.
I feel that if this is a known problem it should be clearly stated before people spend hundreds of dollars on a product that is going to fail.
From: mikey@seiboncarbon.com
To: damonius05@hotmail.com; hopupracing@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: 350z tt style rear lip defective
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2009 13:36:48 -0700
Hi Damon sorry but our product is not heat treated. As already described on our website they are only UV protected. Please note that the Carbon fiber itself can withstand heat but the clear coat on there will not. Sorry but we are unable to process your claim. Thank you.
Mikey Lee
Seibon Carbon
www.seiboncarbon.com
mikey@seiboncarbon.com
Tel: 909-444-5900, ext 233
Fax: 909-444-5949
From: damon lipscomb [mailto:]
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 12:45 PM
To: mikey@seiboncarbon.com; hopupracing@yahoo.com
Subject: 350z tt style rear lip defective
Attention Steve and Mikey
I have sent you two pictures of the damage on my carbon fiber rear lip for my 350z.
The Z is a show car and sits in the garage unless traveling to a show.
The damage is around the drivers side exhaust outlet.
I believe the damage is from the exhaust heat, and the clear coat has seperated from the carbon fiber, which should not happen because the lip should be heat treated.
If the product is not capable of handling the heat it shouldn't be advertised as heat treated.
With such a reputable company I had hoped the product would hold up a little bit better than this.
Please let me know if the lip can be covered by warranty.
Thank you,
Damon
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Honestly, I'm surprised you even got response from SEIBON. Their "warranty" is a joke and is never covered. They generally will ignore you and tell you to take it up with the shop you purchased it from.
In the end I know it can be frustrating but this is what you get for purchasing a very low quality body part. You will ALWAYS get what you pay for in the aero modification.
p.s. I have dealt with Mikey in the past, he's a complete ***.
In the end I know it can be frustrating but this is what you get for purchasing a very low quality body part. You will ALWAYS get what you pay for in the aero modification.
p.s. I have dealt with Mikey in the past, he's a complete ***.
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yeah well i bought it from hopupracing.com and they had a really good price and i got it within 4 days which was awesome.
I wouldnt call it a cheap part. but I would call there warrenty a joke.
I find it ridiculous that he straight told me that the lip wouldnt withstand the heat from the exhaust.
I wanted to say are you Fu%$ing serious!!!
I wouldnt call it a cheap part. but I would call there warrenty a joke.
I find it ridiculous that he straight told me that the lip wouldnt withstand the heat from the exhaust.
I wanted to say are you Fu%$ing serious!!!
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yeah well i bought it from hopupracing.com and they had a really good price and i got it within 4 days which was awesome.
I wouldnt call it a cheap part. but I would call there warrenty a joke.
I find it ridiculous that he straight told me that the lip wouldnt withstand the heat from the exhaust.
I wanted to say are you Fu%$ing serious!!!
I wouldnt call it a cheap part. but I would call there warrenty a joke.
I find it ridiculous that he straight told me that the lip wouldnt withstand the heat from the exhaust.
I wanted to say are you Fu%$ing serious!!!
I guess if your in it for just the carbon fiber look and not fitment, quality, longevity then Seibon is the way to go.
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He's right, that's just poor installation. The exhaust should have been moved or tips should have been bent or cut/welded and extended to fit the openings perfectly. If you couldn't do that, then the openings should have been cut for proper clearance. Looks like only the clear coat cracked and not the epoxy, fix the exhaust, sand down and re-clear.
Seibon is near the bottom of my list with VIS and Carbon Creations from the parts I've received.
Seibon is near the bottom of my list with VIS and Carbon Creations from the parts I've received.
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He's right, that's just poor installation. The exhaust should have been moved or tips should have been bent or cut/welded and extended to fit the openings perfectly. If you couldn't do that, then the openings should have been cut for proper clearance. Looks like only the clear coat cracked and not the epoxy, fix the exhaust, sand down and re-clear.
Seibon is near the bottom of my list with VIS and Carbon Creations from the parts I've received.
Seibon is near the bottom of my list with VIS and Carbon Creations from the parts I've received.
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Seibon, Vis, and Carbon Creations all fall at the bottom of the list.
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Chargespeed - had entire kits (bottomline) and various pieces on my Evo and Z - all perfect!
Asuka - Hatch, fits perfectly, so much better than expected for a hatch!
Voltex - rear diffuser, so sick and perfect fitment
Top Secret - flawless hood
INGS+1 - Perfect fender
GruppeM - beautiful weave
Rexpeed - perfect
RSW - perfect
Bad pieces:
VIS - good and bad...hatch on my teg was ok...hood had a huge glob of clear coat - no warranty l super lame! OEM Z hood fits "ok" but not perfect.
Carbon Creation - so called strong hood cracked when closing....
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+1000. Brands I've owned that fits perfectly and cosmetically perfect:
Chargespeed - had entire kits (bottomline) and various pieces on my Evo and Z - all perfect!
Asuka - Hatch, fits perfectly, so much better than expected for a hatch!
Voltex - rear diffuser, so sick and perfect fitment
Top Secret - flawless hood
INGS+1 - Perfect fender
GruppeM - beautiful weave
Rexpeed - perfect
RSW - perfect
Chargespeed - had entire kits (bottomline) and various pieces on my Evo and Z - all perfect!
Asuka - Hatch, fits perfectly, so much better than expected for a hatch!
Voltex - rear diffuser, so sick and perfect fitment
Top Secret - flawless hood
INGS+1 - Perfect fender
GruppeM - beautiful weave
Rexpeed - perfect
RSW - perfect
FYi, that is a mastergrade hatch not Asuka. I remember when Vince bought it. Also don't forget about Evo-R in the not so good list. Remember all the troubles Vince had with that.
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thanks for the info .
i dont think i am going to sell it as of now.
i have a show to be at next week and i wont have time to sell mine and order and intall a new one.
but if i do decide to sell ill post in in the market place
i dont think i am going to sell it as of now.
i have a show to be at next week and i wont have time to sell mine and order and intall a new one.
but if i do decide to sell ill post in in the market place
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