I have the same system on my car, and didn't seem to have the fitting
troubles that you all had. I must admit that one of the studs was
tough to fit, but I was able to get it installed without any mods to
head or header. I had a Monza Quick Trip header before this Rimmer
system, and in comparision the Rimmer header seemed custom built and
perfect when I got it!! However, I also never laid a gasket up against
the header to see if the ports were evenly matched and such. All I
remember is that one stud was a pain, but otherwise it was fine. And
the sound is beautiful!
I have heard recently some rumors about Rimmer switching to cheaper
suppliers for many components, and quality has suffered because of it.
I have been made aware of this mostly through my Dad. He owns a Stag
and buys many parts from Rimmer. Apparently several Stag owners have
recently had troubles with Rimmer quality.
Tim Holbrook
1971 TR6
--- Peter Macholdt <vze2846b@verizon.net> wrote:
> Mitch,
>
> This email is VERY depressing. I had intended to order this set-up
> for
> my TR250 during the current free shipping sale. Now, I don't know.
> For
> $500 I want a system that bolts up with no modifications to my head
> or
> the manifold.
>
> Anyone else had a bad experience with this system or with Rimmer? I
> heard Rimmer was OK. Did I hear wrong?
>
>
>
> >I know Rimmer Brothers could car less but that manifold still isn't
> on the
> >car. A welder moved the right flange over, the left was fine.
> Problem is the
> >3rd pipe from the front hits the the stud. I got another guy to come
> over
> >with a torch and we've been heating the pipe and trying to beat it
> in just
> >enough to get it to go past the pipe and also get a nut on it. The
> pipe is
> >going to end up being beaten in a good half inch plus the finish is
> burnt
> >off and the metal is fatigued. What a ridiculous design. I thought
> i was
> >buying a very good header and exhaust for $500.. It's a piece of
> junk in my
> >opinion. And anyone that happens to look at it.
> >I also bought your fitting kit (installation kit). If you look in
> the
> >catalog it shows a bag loaded with parts to install the complete
> system.
> >What i received is 2 U Bolts to mount a whole system. What a joke.
> >I ordered my head gasket from you also, when i ordered it i gave my
> year 73,
> >head# 218227 and engine# and of course was sent the wrong gasket.
> >Your company has basically shit on me over and over. I thought i'd
> take the
> >time to let you know what i think and while i'm at it i'll let the
> others on
> >this mailing list know also. Mitch Vamos
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: mitch <tristatelining@isoc.net>
> >To: sales <sales@rimmerbros.co.uk>
> >Cc: <tristatelining@isoc.net>
> >Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 1:51 PM
> >Subject: defective manifold
> >
> >
> >> Rimmer Brothers,
> >> I've been talking to Bob and Mike about your defective R1400s
> sports
> >manifold i have
> >> here. He was supposed to call me back 2 days ago but of course he
> didn't.
> >So
> >> now i'm stuck with a manifold/header that won't even go over the
> studs. If
> >i
> >> were to ream the flange out on that side the ports wouldn't match
> on that
> >> one side only. Talk about restriction of the flow! Somehow someone
> decided
> >> there i ordered the wrong part! LOL! Not all your customers are
> idiots! I
> >> know what i have, a later head not the early style. The head and
> >> intake/exhaust gaskets i ordered from you fit perfectly that
> should tell
> >you
> >> i have the later head. I sent 2 emails to this address with a
> digital
> >photo
> >> of the manifold and the problem but i'm told you never receive
> them? Thats
> >> not possible as undeliverable emails are returned to the sender.
> There are
> >2
> >> flanges, the front one lines up correctly. the rear one the studs
> don't
> >and
> >> the ports don't. When it was assembled it was welded about a 1/4"
> off. The
> >> ports are partially covered by the flange. The only way to fix it
> is to
> >have
> >> the flange cut off and rewelded back in the right spot by a welder
> >> experienced with Stainless Steel. Some fitting is required but
> this is
> >> ridiculous. Even more ridiculous is you've now put me off for a
> whole week
> >> and totally blown me off.
> >> Mitch Vamos- 0001014406
>
>
>
________________________________________________________________________
> Peter Macholdt
> (609) 466-6458
> 117 West Prospect Street
> Hopewell, New Jersey 08525
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