HotrodTSi Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 CRAP!! :x Thanks for checking up on this Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboyb Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Yep.....it stinks for sure. Probably another 2 weeks or better sounded like :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey_L Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Thanks for getting the update on this man, at least it gives me time to install my new head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eck_007 Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 im with terry .....CRAP... well at least there on there way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highly Boosted Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 better late than never I guss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88TSI_Rob Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Thanks for the update, I was about to give them a call if no new info was posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
831starion Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 sounds good i guess, but keep us inform, thanks for the updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Questsi Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Laggers :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lives4Speed Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Finally got it back and it fits well. Did have to do a minor modification. I did not test the cooling difference. That should be a 'No Brainer'. Pic#1 The testbed.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04485.JPGPic#2 The stock set up to compare clearances. You will need to remove the I/C piping near the radiator for this install.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04486.JPGPic#3 Dont need that lower support bracket.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04488.JPGPic#4 Notice the gap between the fan & core. Thin foam weatherstripping needed here.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04489.JPGPic#5 Same gap here as well. Temp sensors fit better though.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04490.JPGPic#6 Here's the Mod. The two bolt heads for the wire harness cover might rub the core. They dug into the cardboard that was covering the core long before I bolted it to the radiator support. Yes, I could've just bent them back out the way, but that's not how I do things.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04491.JPGPic#7 The bolt head before replacing.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04492.JPGPic#8 The solution is an undersized carriage bolt with nylock nut. Undersized meaning it will pass through the hole & threaded bung. Take your pick of smaller size.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04494.JPGPic#9 The solution in place. Notice the added clearance.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04495.JPGPic#10 Notice the top tank is warped. Good thing aluminum gives.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04497.JPGPic#11 Finally Installed! It was tricky getting it to slide down in there with the fans already mounted. Just wanted to see if it could be done especially with the A/C components still there. http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04501.JPGPic#12 Another installed angle.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04502.JPGPic#13 I/C piping installed. Great fit.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04510.JPGPic#14 Another I/C piping angle.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04512.JPGPic#15A Tight but NOT touching.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04515.JPGPic#15B Tight but NOT touching.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04516.JPGPic#16 Not quite as tight and still not touchinghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04517.JPGPic#17 Stock radiator cap height as measured from the radiator support on another car.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04498.JPGPic#18 Griffin radiator cap height as measured from the radiator support. Looks like it's about a quater inch taller. It did not hit when closing the hood. http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04499.JPGExtra Pics These show clearance from the fans to the engine components. The fans do not touch anything.http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04504.JPGhttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userp...20/DSC04503.JPG L4S http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10120/DSC04487.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highly Boosted Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 cool thanks for the update. Does this mean we will have ours soon? I hope so my car is almost done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey_L Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Wow, looks nice. I really appreciate all the work you did on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lives4Speed Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 cool thanks for the update. Does this mean we will have ours soon? I hope so my car is almost done I called to purchase this radiator May 2005. I did not receive it until the end of July. Here it is about 8 months later and now I could use it if I had any of my cars near completion. Griffin was NOT waiting on me to test fit this radiator B4 production would begin. They were using the radiator support, fans, and radiators that I brought to them for fitting/measurments. I was just getting my new one 'repaired'. I never could get a straight answer out of the salesman Scotty that quit about production lead times. Now I know why. Thank you JohnboyB for getting that information. If you'd like to buy my Griffin click the link below. http://www.starquestclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=41807 L4S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19cQuest Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Wow it looks great man! You're saying Griffin wasn't waiting for you to test fit it... but they are going to be producing them with all the corrected specs that yours has on it correct? Basically we still don't know when these will be shipped, do we? :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiplee Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Wow it looks great man! You're saying Griffin wasn't waiting for you to test fit it... but they are going to be producing them with all the corrected specs that yours has on it correct? Basically we still don't know when these will be shipped, do we? :roll: if it doesn't fit without modification I'll expect a partial refund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19cQuest Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 This GP was for a drop-in replacement radiator... that's exactly what I paid for, not a radiator I have to modify to make it fit my car. :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lives4Speed Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Wow it looks great man! You're saying Griffin wasn't waiting for you to test fit it... but they are going to be producing them with all the corrected specs that yours has on it correct? Basically we still don't know when these will be shipped, do we? :roll: if it doesn't fit without modification I'll expect a partial refundThis GP was for a drop-in replacement radiator... that's exactly what I paid for, not a radiator I have to modify to make it fit my car. :? You guys are hopeless and I refuse to waste any more energy trying to convince you that you will get what you are wanting & that it will be worth the wait. It's not even my product. I was just trying to help us ALL . You DO have the right to complain about the lead time but this is not the forum for that. JohnboyB posted Griffin's phone number. Let THEM hear how you feel. L4S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboyb Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Finally got back with the sales director. Production began on April 6th, yipee!!! He said with 31 to do, expect them shipped within 2 weeks. BFT I'll believe it the minute I pick it up from my front porch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr0nus Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Finally got back with the sales director. Production began on April 6th, yipee!!! He said with 31 to do, expect them shipped within 2 weeks. BFT I'll believe it the minute I pick it up from my front porch Well hey that IS some good news. Thanx man. -Rahsaan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_87tsi Posted April 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2006 I talked to Otis who talked to Griffin as well, the modifications added some time but it is worth the wait. as the one who started this and then had to turn it over to otis for personal reasons I will apologize as this was out of all our controls. they're quality is great and the ones i have seen were drop in. my new act clutch was drop in until i wanted to disengage it! lets face it almost everything on our cars is custom to some extent. jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey_L Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 Any updates on this, it is starting to get close to that 2 week mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboyb Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 I think he probably meant 2 weeks from April 12th when I spoke with him Not the 6th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eck_007 Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 thanx for the update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highly Boosted Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 Cool cant wait to get it. I will be putting my stocker in tomarrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotrodTSi Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I hope they started shipping these today like they told Otis last week. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey_L Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Someone should give them a ring ring... :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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