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All interested: FYI

 

Wednesday, January 26, 2005

 

Carol (TByrne Office Manager)

1227 Horseneck Road

Westport Ma. 02790

 

Dear Carol,

Subject: RA #xxxxxx

I regret to inform you that I am returning the Vararam VR-6 induction system I ordered. It will not suit my application requirements. My initial concerns emerged during unpackaging/receipt inspection, however I did afford it the benefit of doubt and continued assembly/installation. Once installed multiple unacceptable flaws became apparent:

1. Poor Filter Quality: a thin layer of cheap foam rubber will not suffice for dusty off-road conditions.

2. Difficulty of filter maintenance: the entire system must be disturbed to clean what remains of the thin foam filter.

3. Poor unit structural integrity: only one support bracket for the ram air secondary scoop; the rest of the system is hanging from my stock air inlet flex hose. This arrangement will not survive off-road conditions.

4. Loss of stock grille structural integrity: unit installation requires the removal of the stock upper grille support, which reduces the rigidity of the grille; this also disturbs airflow through the A/C condenser and radiator.

5. Inadequate component-to-hose connections: the tapered air box/scoop connection flanges lack any type of hose barbs to preclude the hoses from working away from the air box/scoops over time. This problem was very apparent during initial assembly. I am aware of and accept your required 20% restocking fee. All components are as received, unaltered and packaged in the original shipping container.

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