Bob Sykes (S1500@aol.com) wrote:
>>When restocking my hydraulic kits today, I called TRF. The clutch
m/c, s/c, as well as a brake m/c rebuild kit were all out of stock.
When the customer service person asked me if I would like to
put them on back order, I remembered "Hey I think I already have
something backordered from you guys". Turns out I had ordered
some front motor mounts last December. Still waiting.
I got the motor mounts from VB last december, in stock.
All the stuff I needed today was in stock at VB. I think someone
is slipping here..................<<
I have found that the quality of the parts from TRF is much higher than those
from VB. This is just my limited experience, as I only have one Spitfire.
For example, I got a clutch M/C rebuild kit from VB. It was apparently made
in the Far East. When I rebuilt the M/C, it leaked like a sieve. When I
used a kit from TRF, it had British packaging and still holds tight today.
Just because a company can get inferior parts quickly, that doesn't
necessarily mean that you want to order from them. Charles Runyon of TRF
discussed this in a recent issue of his "Triumph MG Newsletter". I am
interested in others experiences as to the quality comparison. After all, if
its a brake part, I want the best possible part no matter what the cost.
Dave Provine
provine@aol.com
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