API Engines
23 December 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...
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...
06 January 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.
06 January 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 
06 January 2016, 04:22 PM
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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 .
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 .
07 January 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
Remember this classic thread...
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...l-impreza.html
07 January 2016, 10:12 AM
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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.
07 January 2016, 11:34 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
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...
07 January 2016, 08:46 PM
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07 January 2016, 09:28 PM
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07 January 2016, 09:55 PM
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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...
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...
https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...v-limited.html
12 January 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.
12 January 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
13 January 2016, 01:24 PM
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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.
18 January 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....
03 February 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!
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!
03 February 2016, 04:36 PM
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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
04 February 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 :-)