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Old 01-25-2009 | 02:26 PM
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Bought from both, received good deals from both, and loved the products from both. I will tell you that Dave @ Lindsey will stop what he is doing and spend his valuable time coaching you through a problem. I am sure Tim would as well, however. I have also had great service from Pelican, Sunset Imports, and Travis at Rennbay.
Old 01-25-2009 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by globalmike
I am looking for an honest opinion on both vendors (LR & SFR). What are your experiences of both/either?
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May I politely suggest that you become a member, then you could receive pm's of an "honest opinion"
Old 01-25-2009 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Van
Sorry to be the resident nerd... but, if your equation is like this:

+6581681616816851651849849871384984151984519/(965198981984*68498468496196168168468161616816816816816884+1)

That will actually = less than 1...
You should be sorry! NERD!
Old 01-25-2009 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ehall
You should be sorry! NERD!
Actually, if memory serves, ehall had it right assuming he wanted a big number. In the absence of grouping symbols, you solve equations left to right if I recall. Right? So, by adding parentheses, it changes the results from a very big number to a small number.

Back on topic: anybody who makes new parts for my 23 yr old car is good in my book.
Old 01-25-2009 | 05:00 PM
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One will supply innovative, well made, original products. The other will supply over rated, poor quality, copied versions of another vendors product. Research, and find out who is who.
Old 01-25-2009 | 05:16 PM
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Old 01-25-2009 | 05:38 PM
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I have plenty from both, but I generaly go to Lindsey first. They have a wider selection and faster service.

SFR offers some specialty items LR doesn't 4-1 headers being one. I would get exhaust from SFR and everything else from Lindsey.

My expirience with SFR is it takes soemwhere between a while and a really long time to get stuff from them. Almost all my orders from them have been help up 6+ weeks because there is always something they can't get. LR keeps a huge stock of parts.
Old 01-25-2009 | 06:11 PM
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Interesting read so far and I'm also one who needs to know...

I've bought many items from Lindsey and have always been pleased with both products and service. Just ordered my first from SFR - Synapse wastegate and all components for a direct bolt on. I would really like opinions on both the vendor and choice for wastegate upgrade. I'm running the orginal with 207K miles and shimmed already (but losing boost).

Thanks - did everyone see Porsche win Datoyna, both classes!!!!

Rick
Old 01-25-2009 | 06:51 PM
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you guys really need to search. This is covered about every six months...and usually in a heated fashion.
You'll like your new wastegate.
Old 01-25-2009 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ehall
FWIW, I'm willing to guarantee you that neither company will intentionally screw you over.
Feel comfortable buying from either one.
Not like either is a renamed Huntley Racing...DOH
Old 01-25-2009 | 10:00 PM
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My vote would be for Lindsey Racing.
Old 01-25-2009 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnKoaWood
Not like either is a renamed Huntley Racing...DOH
Neither of them is, and to suggest such is pure dafamation. Perhaps comments like yours are why I knew this would end badly. Tim is as honorable, if not MORE honorable, than any vendor in the business.
Old 01-25-2009 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by brooks944
Interesting read so far and I'm also one who needs to know...

I've bought many items from Lindsey and have always been pleased with both products and service. Just ordered my first from SFR - Synapse wastegate and all components for a direct bolt on. I would really like opinions on both the vendor and choice for wastegate upgrade. I'm running the orginal with 207K miles and shimmed already (but losing boost).

Thanks - did everyone see Porsche win Datoyna, both classes!!!!

Rick
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Old 01-25-2009 | 11:59 PM
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SFR's welding is a thing of beauty.
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Originally Posted by Lorax
SFR's welding is a thing of beauty.

Lorax speaks the truth there.

I've got a few things from SFR on the car, and a few Lindsey things on the car. Lindsey's shipping is quicker, but the SFR stuff is definately worth the wait.

I've spent a lot of time on the phone with Tim at SFR and he has always been very generous with his time and knowledge.


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