Ripped off by machgsxr - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

311-420 · 08-04-2015, 04:32 PM

Well, I didn't see this one coming. I bought an eaton swap from him a couple of months ago. After getting my car and all the parts to the shop and the swap underway, my mechanic informs me that the lower caged pulley assembly's bearing was seized up. He was able to break it free, but it's still rough and has a serious wobble when spinning it by hand. After some reading I've found this is somewhat of a common issue. Most cobra guys just buy an aftermarket lower pulley setup and up the boost in this situation.

No big deal- I intentionally bought this eaton swap from machgsxr because he's a long time member here and has great feedback so getting him to honor the part didn't really worry me at first.

After letting machgsxr know what we found, he said that wobbling is normal for that part and that all the ones he's seen have wobbled.

My car is taking up a bay in the shop, so while I work out the details of what needs to happen with machgsxr, I immediately get on ebay and buy a replacement that has ZERO wobble and the bearing spins freely as it should. Ok got a good part. Good deal.

I inform machgsxr that I've already bought a replacement and ask what he'd like to do to rectify the situation. No response. No text. No pm. The only response I got from him after letting him know was by accident. He meant to text someone else right after I texted him but he sent it to me instead. At this point I know he's got his phone and is simply dodging me. I text him and tell him that if he's confident in the part that he should buy it back from me and sell it to someone else. No response.

Archie- if the time comes when you decide to do the right thing, I'll gladly take this post down. I'm a peaceful person and don't want bad blood with anyone. I don't know what you have going on in your life right now that would lead you to do this but it's not appreciated. The eaton swap is a costly endeavor, as you know, and I'm now another $330 into it because of this.

not a gt · 08-04-2015, 05:13 PM

Oh this sucks

..hope you get it solved, part should be honored by the seller or the price lowered accordingly to purchase a replacement, here's to hoping he does the right thing

Vndcatr · 09-16-2015, 04:34 AM

any update on this ? sucks to hear man

311-420 · 09-16-2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Vndcatr

any update on this ? sucks to hear man

Still no response. Water under the bridge at this point.

devous1 · 09-27-2015, 08:55 AM

I've had several transactions buying and selling with him through the years and never had an issue.

311-420 · 09-27-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by devous1

I've had several transactions buying and selling with him through the years and never had an issue.

So have I. That's why I trusted buying several thousand dollars worth of parts from him and was so blind-sided by what happened.

SLO-RIDE · 10-08-2015, 02:23 PM

Wow, that's one reason people join a group like this. A group of like-minded people helping each other out when they can.......it's a great thing to be apart of. I hope he understands, you can do a lot of good without a lot of recognition or praise.......but when you do someone wrong, it's going to stick with you for a long time

littlemags · 10-09-2015, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by devous1

I've had several transactions buying and selling with him through the years and never had an issue.

I bought and sold a few things to him without a hitch...weird

Hpstang · 10-09-2015, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SLO-RIDE

Wow, that's one reason people join a group like this. A group of like-minded people helping each other out when they can.......it's a great thing to be apart of. I hope he understands, you can do a lot of good without a lot of recognition or praise.......but when you do someone wrong, it's going to stick with you for a long time

Agreed. That sucks man. Hate to hear things like this.

systemdz · 10-09-2015, 06:33 PM

I can understand "somewhat" how he may think the wobble is ok. I have seen several people "rig" up parts to work. Not saying it's right but possible in their mind it's usable. It's the fact that he purposely ignores you. Nothing pisses me off more than poor communication. I'm willing to work with anyone but if you ignore me I will pursue other options. Sucks it's happening with a member that's been on this forum for a long time.

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ASH302 · 10-16-2015, 11:39 PM

I'm very shocked by reading this, yes I hope it get corrected, but just shocked

ASh

ricky bobby · 10-18-2015, 10:24 AM

no good at all.

08-04-2015, 04:32 PM	#1
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Ripped off by machgsxr Well, I didn't see this one coming. I bought an eaton swap from him a couple of months ago. After getting my car and all the parts to the shop and the swap underway, my mechanic informs me that the lower caged pulley assembly's bearing was seized up. He was able to break it free, but it's still rough and has a serious wobble when spinning it by hand. After some reading I've found this is somewhat of a common issue. Most cobra guys just buy an aftermarket lower pulley setup and up the boost in this situation. No big deal- I intentionally bought this eaton swap from machgsxr because he's a long time member here and has great feedback so getting him to honor the part didn't really worry me at first. After letting machgsxr know what we found, he said that wobbling is normal for that part and that all the ones he's seen have wobbled. My car is taking up a bay in the shop, so while I work out the details of what needs to happen with machgsxr, I immediately get on ebay and buy a replacement that has ZERO wobble and the bearing spins freely as it should. Ok got a good part. Good deal. I inform machgsxr that I've already bought a replacement and ask what he'd like to do to rectify the situation. No response. No text. No pm. The only response I got from him after letting him know was by accident. He meant to text someone else right after I texted him but he sent it to me instead. At this point I know he's got his phone and is simply dodging me. I text him and tell him that if he's confident in the part that he should buy it back from me and sell it to someone else. No response. Archie- if the time comes when you decide to do the right thing, I'll gladly take this post down. I'm a peaceful person and don't want bad blood with anyone. I don't know what you have going on in your life right now that would lead you to do this but it's not appreciated. The eaton swap is a costly endeavor, as you know, and I'm now another $330 into it because of this. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

08-04-2015, 05:13 PM	#2
not a gt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waaayy out in the country,leave your GPS at home! Posts: 4,825	Re: Ripped off by machgsxr Oh this sucks ..hope you get it solved, part should be honored by the seller or the price lowered accordingly to purchase a replacement, here's to hoping he does the right thing __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1-03 Cobra Term/T56 swap: 2.3L Whipple,3.37 Upper,4 lb.lower, ID 1000 injectors,LCD cooling mod,Billetflow idlers,200A Alt,oil cooler delete with MMR adapter plate,MM oil filter kit,FrozenBoost Heat Exchanger Flowtech L.T., Maganaflow O/R X with Magnapacks, FRRP D.S.,T-56 with 26 spline input shaft and anti venom mod with reverse lockout box, FR steel flywheel,Spec Stage 3+,Moser 31 spline axles,FR 3.73 gear Tuned by B.Kurgan 601Hp/558/Tq

09-16-2015, 04:34 AM	#3
Vndcatr SVT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 812	Re: Ripped off by machgsxr any update on this ? sucks to hear man __________________ 2001 Zinc yellow SVT Cobra Forged 11.5CR 284ci Comp 106500 cams - Degreed 01 cobra Heads - tastefully modded Roys ported/polished Intake Kooks longtubes, Magnaflow catback D&D T3650, Mgw shifted FTB Goodies, 4.30s, FRPP diff cover, 31 splined IRS 04 cobra interior , black termy seats, Speedhut gauges Tubular K, MM coilovers/ Koni SA yellows Starkweather tuned, 24* timing on 91 octane 11.7 @ 117mph 1.62 60ft. Raceweight 3200lbs Next up:Sullivan intake and hat, self tuning..

09-27-2015, 08:55 AM	#5
devous1 Chairman of "The Bored" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: A CORNFIELD IN OH Posts: 2,001	Re: Ripped off by machgsxr I've had several transactions buying and selling with him through the years and never had an issue. __________________ 2014 GT500 Black/Black 03 TORCH RED MACH V7 YSI and Some Other Stuff 03 DSG MACH 90 Kenny Brown Super LX 89 LX BBF as seen on Pinks 5/11-SOLD 11 F450 Lariat A Couple Tuber Buells

10-08-2015, 02:23 PM	#7
SLO-RIDE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Turbotville, PA Posts: 211	Re: Ripped off by machgsxr Wow, that's one reason people join a group like this. A group of like-minded people helping each other out when they can.......it's a great thing to be apart of. I hope he understands, you can do a lot of good without a lot of recognition or praise.......but when you do someone wrong, it's going to stick with you for a long time

10-09-2015, 06:33 PM	#10
systemdz systemdz Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Murray, KY Posts: 1,131	I can understand "somewhat" how he may think the wobble is ok. I have seen several people "rig" up parts to work. Not saying it's right but possible in their mind it's usable. It's the fact that he purposely ignores you. Nothing pisses me off more than poor communication. I'm willing to work with anyone but if you ignore me I will pursue other options. Sucks it's happening with a member that's been on this forum for a long time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Torch Red, 4.6 WAP block .20 coated manley pistons, manley h-beams, 98 cobra cam, BTR springs, Fererra valves, BC auto 4r75w w Freddie Brown MVB w brake, CircleD 4c, built rear and baseline drag suspension. NOS wet kit w NANO.

10-16-2015, 11:39 PM	#11
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Ripped off by machgsxr I'm very shocked by reading this, yes I hope it get corrected, but just shocked ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

10-18-2015, 10:24 AM	#12
ricky bobby mach everthing Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vancover british columbia Posts: 715	Re: Ripped off by machgsxr no good at all. __________________ If yur not first yur last! Was 03 mach 1 white automatic 295.1 rwhp 321 ft rwtq accufab throttle body c and L true flow intake tube bassani catted x pipe slp lm1 (after dyno) steeda full lenth sfc kb jacking rails matrix brace steeda front back strut braces Update coming soon

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