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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 12:00 PM
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If they had my car that long (which they wouldn't of) I would take a day of work and go bloody get it.
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 12:16 PM
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If they had my car that long (which they wouldn't of) I would take a day of work and go bloody get it.

ditto
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 12:31 PM
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Intriguing thread...


First up, I have used API for years and have always been great. I hope the OP gets clarity as soon as possible as I've been there (with a different company which is how I ended up being a David / APi loyalist), and is a horrible situation to be in.


The thing that interests me is RM Performance..


Rob Ellard - are you the transmission chap from API? You would have rebuilt my PPG gearbox? Black 2.35 Type R, Mick built my engine...
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Old Jan 5, 2016 | 11:59 PM
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As in the Rob that was/ is a partner?
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 01:30 PM
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Just an update from my dealings with Api. Left it for a diff, gearbox check and new clutch fitted. Got it back 5 weeks later and after running in the competition clutch still have a very notchy gearbox(worse than before) and deep rumble when setting of from standing still in 1,2 and not as noisy in 3rd. The other 2 gears make no noise at all. This wasn't happening before l took it in, more or less the opposite was happening, but only when in high revs and taking foot off the accelerator would a rumble occur.. Rang them yesterday and taking it back next Tuesday when hopefully it will get sorted, otherwise l'll be looking else where.
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 01:34 PM
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Did you speak to someone yesterday? if so what number did you call? they have almost had my car for 6 months and I have been trying to contact them for a while now with limited success, also can some provide me with there new address as I have now accepted the fact I need to pay a visit
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 01:48 PM
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They called me on this number. 01926 839727.
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 01:50 PM
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The address l have is Marton Road, Long Itchington Warks. CV47 9PZ.
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 01:59 PM
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PM sent mudsplat2000.
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Wouldie
PM sent mudsplat2000.
My calls also not answered for nearly a month now.

I have sent a message and asked for money back for the engine I ordered for delivery end of November.

Credit card company are following up- very sad as its my rally car and all mechanics on it are from there, so will source another engine from elsewhere .
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 10:00 AM
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Wonder if he still has the special blue first sti pmsl
Remember this classic thread...
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...l-impreza.html
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Wouldie
Just an update from my dealings with Api. Left it for a diff, gearbox check and new clutch fitted. Got it back 5 weeks later and after running in the competition clutch still have a very notchy gearbox(worse than before) and deep rumble when setting of from standing still in 1,2 and not as noisy in 3rd. The other 2 gears make no noise at all. This wasn't happening before l took it in, more or less the opposite was happening, but only when in high revs and taking foot off the accelerator would a rumble occur.. Rang them yesterday and taking it back next Tuesday when hopefully it will get sorted, otherwise l'll be looking else where.
Technically they no longer exist do they ?
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by lockley
Wonder if he still has the special blue first sti pmsl
Remember this classic thread...
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...l-impreza.html

This was another classic thread too....

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...david-api.html

He never did answer the question about the engine, first he said he fixed it and then later said he replaced it....lol...
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 08:22 PM
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Spoke to simon from api today. This is the new temp number as he says he has had issues with landline and this is the 4th number so far. 01926 839727.

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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby2.5maz
Spoke to simon from api today. This is the new temp number as he says he has had issues with landline and this is the 4th number so far. 01926 839727.

Maz
Well next time he gets a new number get him to post it here to stop all the bloody whinging!!!!
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 08:57 PM
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Well next time he gets a new number get him to post it here to stop all the bloody whinging!!!!
Why don't you ring him and tell him yourself ?
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby2.5maz
Why don't you ring him and tell him yourself ?
I'm not silly enough to give my car to people and not know where they are or what they are doing to it
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MattyB1983
This was another classic thread too....

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...david-api.html

He never did answer the question about the engine, first he said he fixed it and then later said he replaced it....lol...
He also believed the mythological Type R RA existed..

https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...v-limited.html
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Originally Posted by jayallen
He also believed the mythological Type R RA existed..

https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...v-limited.html
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Old Jan 12, 2016 | 03:12 PM
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Holding judgment at the moment with API, had my 2010 STI Saloon forged there in May which included a Competition stage 2 clutch which has let go after 2.5k? Ordered another from AS Performance so we'll see what clutch comes out of it next week? Cars running 403/420. could be just bad luck I suppose.
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Old Jan 12, 2016 | 03:16 PM
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Forged with stage 2 Competition clutch in May which let go after 2.5K? Ordered new Extreme clutch and flywheel from AS Performance so will see what comes out of it next week. Could be just bad luck but first 1k was running in. Car's running 403/420
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Old Jan 12, 2016 | 05:57 PM
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should have had it built by rotherham scoobies, hes a real engine expert.....
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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Emmaroids
should have had it built by rotherham scoobies, hes a real engine expert.....


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Old Jan 13, 2016 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mudsplat2000
Maybe your life style makes it an easy choice just to simply head down there and sort it out, if I had the choice to find someone closer to sort the engine out I would have done with no hesitations but no one in Norfolk touches impreza's with a barge pole! The simple thing is, it will get sorted yes it's a long winded process, and yes my point of a jeasture of good will, is simply a jeasture, not demanding it or even expecting it just simply as a point of customer satisfaction.
tim farmer lives in the norfolk area!great reputation!
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Old Jan 18, 2016 | 08:13 PM
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Unfortunately after being unable to get hold of API I initiated a partial charge back. I didn't really want to but seeing as no one was even picking up the phone....
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Old Jan 19, 2016 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ryan51
tim farmer lives in the norfolk area!great reputation!
Agreed
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 10:04 AM
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Hi,
Latest update - APi have definitely moved to the address above. My spies have visited even though I have not.
David O'Brien is no longer involved in the buisiness - confirmed by Simon Bryant
I have yet another phone number - 01926 839 727 which I have got through on a couple of times and to be fair I have had a couple of calls or calls back from Simon so perhaps things are returning to normal!


Still 11 weeks and counting is an awful long time even allowing for Christmas and a move to say nothing of a bill that is heading for 3 grand!
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I've just collected mine today after 6 months.... but I can definitely say it was worth the wait, feels like a different car! Simon had explained the issues he's had and his new unit, looks like a bomb has hit it due to moving but since his phones have been up and running he's been on the ball with updates and information
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Old Feb 3, 2016 | 04:41 PM
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Very good news.
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Old Feb 4, 2016 | 08:07 AM
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I had a problem with my clutch in my new build but Simon has got everything in order which I am very pleased with. My car does run great at 403bhp :-)
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