Frustration ordering from Paragon
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Man...i love these guys and some of the parts I buy from them...but this is the second time I ordered something listed under the 951/944/968 section which turned out to be the wrong part...I ordered their replacement hose for a brake cooling kit and it turns out that it was for a 911...meaning only 15" long. I thought 20 dollars for 10' of hose was reasonable...now i find that it's 85...still not out of this world but now i'm not going to get it in time to install...
I just looked though thier website and found tons of parts listed in the wrong sections and unless you click on the details and actually verify the part number you really don't know what you're getting on thier site...anyways what can we do...they have some great prices and good selection for our cars...
I just looked though thier website and found tons of parts listed in the wrong sections and unless you click on the details and actually verify the part number you really don't know what you're getting on thier site...anyways what can we do...they have some great prices and good selection for our cars...
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there is no reason to buy that part from porsche, it is a total rip off. brake vent hose is cheap like 50 bucks for 6 feet.
try Herr racing or Summit racing or Pegasus racing nex time for brake vent hose!
if you need help or are not sure about a part simply call paragon, they are VERY HELPFUL on the phone
example. the other day i called and told them that I could not find a woodruff key for the balance shaft online. well 10minutes later it was on the site and ready to order. Now how is that for service!
try Herr racing or Summit racing or Pegasus racing nex time for brake vent hose!
if you need help or are not sure about a part simply call paragon, they are VERY HELPFUL on the phone
example. the other day i called and told them that I could not find a woodruff key for the balance shaft online. well 10minutes later it was on the site and ready to order. Now how is that for service!
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I don't know that in my couple dozen orders to paragon that I've ordered online more than once or twice.
Those guys have great knowledge... I just got 2 boxes of parts today from them with all sorts of random gaskets, nuts, safety crap, and a couple rotors for the boxster. Ordering via phone only once have I gotten something incorrectly in that time.
Those guys have great knowledge... I just got 2 boxes of parts today from them with all sorts of random gaskets, nuts, safety crap, and a couple rotors for the boxster. Ordering via phone only once have I gotten something incorrectly in that time.
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what size is the hose? i have a box of 3" x 12' of blue flexi hose from Grainger in my attic that i plan to use for brake ducting- but i'll need like what- maybe 4' at the most?
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I think you'll need 4 or 5' per side...depending on where you're bringing the air from...that stuff is perfect...i'll look some up now
oh and yes paragon is always great with me...i'm frustrated with their antiquated website
oh and yes paragon is always great with me...i'm frustrated with their antiquated website
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what size are the fog light recesses...i'm trying to size a duct...and i've read some that the backing plates are pretty important for cooling evenly...any truth
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stuff i got from grainger is high temp, smooth inner, very flexable, and easy to work with. Cant wait to get started on that project-im going to make my own mounts.
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I was a little bummed about my experience last experience with Paragon.
I sent them an email requesting a parts list and recommended items for my timing belt/water pump replacement that I have planned for spring...it has been over three weeks with no response.
Any other vendors I might want to check out? I know 944online carries all of the little nuts and bolts, are there any others out there?
I want to open a box and have everything that I need, I don't want the project to be held up trying to find the right bolts and stuff.
I sent them an email requesting a parts list and recommended items for my timing belt/water pump replacement that I have planned for spring...it has been over three weeks with no response.
Any other vendors I might want to check out? I know 944online carries all of the little nuts and bolts, are there any others out there?
I want to open a box and have everything that I need, I don't want the project to be held up trying to find the right bolts and stuff.
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I was a little bummed about my experience last experience with Paragon.
I sent them an email requesting a parts list and recommended items for my timing belt/water pump replacement that I have planned for spring...it has been over three weeks with no response.
Any other vendors I might want to check out? I know 944online carries all of the little nuts and bolts, are there any others out there?
I want to open a box and have everything that I need, I don't want the project to be held up trying to find the right bolts and stuff.
I sent them an email requesting a parts list and recommended items for my timing belt/water pump replacement that I have planned for spring...it has been over three weeks with no response.
Any other vendors I might want to check out? I know 944online carries all of the little nuts and bolts, are there any others out there?
I want to open a box and have everything that I need, I don't want the project to be held up trying to find the right bolts and stuff.
I've been very impressed with their work, and I'm doing internet orders. The stuff is hard to find, but I normally find it. I can only imagine how much easier it is to call.
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I was a little bummed about my experience last experience with Paragon.
I sent them an email requesting a parts list and recommended items for my timing belt/water pump replacement that I have planned for spring...it has been over three weeks with no response.
Any other vendors I might want to check out? I know 944online carries all of the little nuts and bolts, are there any others out there?
I want to open a box and have everything that I need, I don't want the project to be held up trying to find the right bolts and stuff.
I sent them an email requesting a parts list and recommended items for my timing belt/water pump replacement that I have planned for spring...it has been over three weeks with no response.
Any other vendors I might want to check out? I know 944online carries all of the little nuts and bolts, are there any others out there?
I want to open a box and have everything that I need, I don't want the project to be held up trying to find the right bolts and stuff.