Turbocharger experienced indv./shops! i need your help!

[babowc]

Hey..
does anyone know of any performance shops or turbo-specific shops around the Gwinnett area or possibly someone experienced with turbochargers?

I recieved a fake "garrett" from another ebay seller and paypal wants me to get this verified through a professional before they can do anything for it.

sucks ass.. but they're doing their job, so what can i say.
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heres the email from paypal:

Dear woo jin,

We are currently in the process of investigating your claim:

Case Number: PP-249-954-681
Transaction Date: Jan 30, 2007
Transaction Amount: -$355.00 USD
Seller's Email: [email protected]
Seller's Name: JDM motors

In order to continue with the investigation of your complaint, we must
request documentation to support your claim that the item is not authentic.
Please obtain a document from an unbiased, third-party, such as a dealer,
appraiser, or another individual or organization that is qualified in the
area of the item in question (other than yourself), which clearly
identifies the item as not authentic. If possible, the document should
include a serial number and description of the item, and must be on
letterhead that includes the name, address, and phone number of the
individual, business, or organization so that PayPal may contact them if
necessary.

The documents should be faxed to PayPal at (402) 537-5760 (please note this
is a United States phone number, if you are faxing from outside the United
States, you will generally need to dial 00 1 before the number). Please
include a cover sheet with your fax that includes the email address
registered on your PayPal account and the ID number of your claim
(PP-249-954-681), so we may attach the documents to your claim as quickly
as possible.

We must receive your fax by April 5, 2007 in order to proceed with the
investigation of your claim. If we do not receive your fax by April 5,
2007, your claim will be cancelled. We are unable to grant extensions to
this time period. Please note that PayPal is unable to reimburse you for
any costs or fees that may be incurred in obtaining the requested
documents. Any documents you provide may also be supplied to the seller in
your dispute if necessary.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience. We regret any inconvenience
this request may cause.

Sincerely,
Daniel
Protection Services Department
PayPal, an eBay Company

PayPal Email ID PP720

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i just realized.. it can be an individual
anyone care to write up something for me?
pics:

[UPMotorsport]

Mainstream Performance can help you im sure

[ejohnson88]

but they are an Hour away... SO I mean thats what your looking at with that. There are other shops closer to Gwinnett though, Modavi, AAP motorsports, Balanced performance, are some of the ones i know about. I was referred to mainstream by a couple people, and So i have had my work done there... Good people, so far seem to be nothing but up front with you. And the prices are great. Haven't had any problems yet that I can pin point to them so a +1 for Mainstream for the moment.

[babowc]

yes, they are an hour away at most.
i tried emailing Garrett turbocharger distributors, to see if they can help me.
Since i need this done by the April 5th, if i cant get help with the distributors, ill have to just go to a shop to get it done..

any other recommendations? or can anyone do this by just looking at the pictures?

[Big J]

It's an Ebay copy of a garrett turbo. I don't think garret even uses a 12 blade turbine anymore. I'm not sure if garette even uses the long neck off of the turbine scroll anymore. This is an ebay turbo next to my turbonetics, exact thing the seller sent you.

[Jaimecbr900]

If you go to a shop, you should probably pay them a little something for their time to do this. I know it's not much time, but if you really want it done it should be worth something.

With that said, Call 770-923-1550 and ask for Arash or Sam at Mahdavi in Lilburn. They are well versed on Garrett, Turbonetics, Greddy, and just about any other turbo manufacturer.

Good luck with your quest.

BTW, are you trying to get a full refund and send it back or just a partial refund and keep it?

[Jaimecbr900]

BTW, exactly what model of Garrett was it supposed to be? Because if you know what he advertised it as, you can always cross reference it from Garrett's product catalog here:

http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...ochargers.html

Hope it helps. I hate scammers.

[scttydb411]

i think garrett ususally puts a serial#/ p/n plate on the flat machined section on the compressor housing.

i have a freshly rebuilt garrett t3 and it has the plate there.

[Big J]

the thing is as far as I know garret never made a hybrid turbo, they all came out of the aftermarket using garret parts, turbines, compressors, ect. They did make t3s and t4s, I just don't think they ever put together a hybrid.

I bet if you called Garret and asked if they ever made a T3/T4 hybrid and they didn't you could get them to put that in writing.

[babowc]

Yes, i actually emailed all the garrett dealers listed on the turbobygarrett.com website, which is Garrett's main site.

Definitely can pay a small sum for their time.
Also, im trying to get a FULL refund and return this piece.. i do not want to be stuck with a turbocharger that i have NO trust in.

The sad thing is, some people actually believed this to be a garrett turbo on another forum which will remain undisclosed... i was THOROUGLY disappointed for sure.

Ill give Mahdavi motorsports a call if nothing is heard back from the licensed garrett dealers

[scttydb411]

is it possible it's garret internals w/ different housings?

just trying to be devil's advocate.

i'd be skeptical if i were you too.

[Big J]

can you post a link to the auction?

[babowc]

link to auction :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...6036781&rd=1,1

[Jaimecbr900]

It seems by his user name that he is a young person.

Have you tried to contact him directly? Maybe he will cave in rather quickly if you use the right.....verbage with him .

Just a thought.

[Wurm]

you should have checked his feedback first

[babowc]

yeah/ i actualyl check it and it was 100 before i started bidding. iirc..

i tried using "mature" verbage with this man and responses i got were "fuck off", "you're a dumbass" and things of that nature.

lol.. noone in Lawrenceville can help me for sure.. noone is too knowledgeable on turbochargers.

ill be making a trip to madahvi motorsports.. hopefully they can help me.

[B18c1Turboed]

How did you pay? I know thru paypal! But did you do a echeck or a Credit card?

If you did a Credit card i would call them and tell them the guy sold you a wrong part they will refund your money too you!

If you did it be E check well your SOL!! I dont go thru paypal for nothing all they care about is there 3% fee!!! ALWAYS ALWAYS USA A CREDIT CARD!!!

[babowc]

def. used cc thru paypal.

i went to madahvi motorsports and Arash got me taken care of without hesistation!
awesome guy! +11111111111111

[GSRteg®]

Dont worry man he will get his oh, he will!

yeah/ i actualyl check it and it was 100 before i started bidding. iirc..

i tried using "mature" verbage with this man and responses i got were "fuck off", "you're a dumbass" and things of that nature.

lol.. noone in Lawrenceville can help me for sure.. noone is too knowledgeable on turbochargers.

ill be making a trip to madahvi motorsports.. hopefully they can help me.