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Escorial Syncro
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 Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2024 7:45 am Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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Interesting thread, interesting advertising...
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GreggK
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:27 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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| vanis13 wrote: |
| GreggK wrote: |
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| If I had the time, I could make a video twice as long as that one, stating all the empty promises Dylan Friedman made to me for the work he did on my van. Oops did I say his name. No place in this community, for these dishonest dudes taking people's money. |
I haven't heard of him at Boxeer, my just Greg. Who's this Dylan guy? |
I'm just giving a personal example of another, in my words, "scum bag" who talks the talk but does not walk the walk. |
Thanks for clarification. also someone PMd me that Dylan is banned user inSyncro |
Correct, banned, you should hear his side of that story. Ok, let' not stray from this thread topic. Too much negativity surrounding that guy... for me anyway.
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vanis13
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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| GreggK wrote: |
| vanis13 wrote: |
| GreggK wrote: |
| If I had the time, I could make a video twice as long as that one, stating all the empty promises Dylan Friedman made to me for the work he did on my van. Oops did I say his name. No place in this community, for these dishonest dudes taking people's money. |
I haven't heard of him at Boxeer, my just Greg. Who's this Dylan guy? |
I'm just giving a personal example of another, in my words, "scum bag" who talks the talk but does not walk the walk. |
Thanks for clarification. also someone PMd me that Dylan is banned user inSyncro
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GreggK
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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| vanis13 wrote: |
| GreggK wrote: |
| If I had the time, I could make a video twice as long as that one, stating all the empty promises Dylan Friedman made to me for the work he did on my van. Oops did I say his name. No place in this community, for these dishonest dudes taking people's money. |
I haven't heard of him at Boxeer, my just Greg. Who's this Dylan guy? |
I'm just giving a personal example of another, in my words, "scum bag" who talks the talk but does not walk the walk.
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vanis13
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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Zeitgeist 13
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 5:41 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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I found this review on YouTube. It's an eye opener. The lack of follow-on care is a deal killer for me.
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That dude says Vanagon the same way as those cringy folks who say Porsh when they're referring to Porsche. If I could issue a citation for verbal failures, this would be on the list.
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kamzcab86
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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| vanis13 wrote: |
| Who's this Dylan guy? |
He's the "I have 20 of those... not for sale" guy.
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vanis13
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 3:50 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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| GreggK wrote: |
| If I had the time, I could make a video twice as long as that one, stating all the empty promises Dylan Friedman made to me for the work he did on my van. Oops did I say his name. No place in this community, for these dishonest dudes taking people's money. |
I haven't heard of him at Boxeer, my just Greg. Who's this Dylan guy?
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GreggK
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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If I had the time, I could make a video twice as long as that one, stating all the empty promises Dylan Friedman made to me for the work he did on my van. Oops did I say his name. No place in this community, for these dishonest dudes taking people's money.
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MrPolak
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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Still don't know why you're mad about the video... |
I'm not mad about the video...I was pointing out that all the nut swingers come out in force when someone says something bad about the place but now that some random dude makes a vid, it's more 'credible' than users here saying something.
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I would not read that far into it. I've been here on The Samba for a while (Oh, look, 20 years!) and respect the members here. I thought I'd share a video someone finally posted about their experience with Boxeer. The thread's title is "Boxeer, any honest reviews?", right? Cool, then I posted in the right place.
I've been considering a Boxeer kit for a while. I read this thread some time ago, and it's given me pause. I've no idea what happened between the video creator and Boxeer, but I presume the payment was made in full based on the statements made in the video. The fact that Greg refused to take his customer's engine to the END OF THE DRIVEWAY so that a shipper could pick it up speaks volumes about character. I guess I'll go ahead and supercharge my ABA conversion.  . |
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 12:22 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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Still don't know why you're mad about the video... |
I'm not mad about the video...I was pointing out that all the nut swingers come out in force when someone says something bad about the place but now that some random dude makes a vid, it's more 'credible' than users here saying something.
and no, it's not what I wanted...I never want the hobby/industry to be full of crap like this and in fact I get pissed when good people get ripped off/taken advantage of and/or lied to
you can ask anyone I have done any major work for that I always try to talk them out of it, how big of a financial mess the project will be and no joke spend 2 hours+ of MY time explaining the pitfalls, how the project will go etc to make sure everyone is on the same page
in short, I under promise and over deliver....that's the way it should be.
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my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
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| Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
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| Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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RoryGirl
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 11:53 am Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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| skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
it just amazes me how people spend money with guys like this, get burnt and keep their mouth shut. |
Still don't know why you're mad about the video...dude did what you wanted and and opened his mouth on a much bigger platform - not what you wanted?
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 11:37 am Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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I think you are referring to Boxeer |
correct.
other shops have lamented this to me as well and they are not willing to call it out in public because it looks bad. they have a lot to lose
I don't. so I'll call it what it is.
I mean this is a shop that is trying to take a KNOWN garbage engine (the 1.4l) and sell it as a swap. any VAG shop will tell you these are trash in the cars they came in, now let's really over-tax the thing in a van...
my take is the guy will sell anything...even if it's wrong....
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my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
| Jake Raby wrote: |
| Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
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| Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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RoryGirl
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 11:08 am Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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| skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
oh, gee
so someone does a video and that is more credible than people that post here?
got it
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Skills coming in hot...I added the word "another" to my post as maybe that was the problem? No one said other reviews weren't.
Anyways, I thought this was just a thread to aggregate feedback - his review was negative as well and it all seems to point to Boxeer not being interested in customer support or correcting mistakes.
We are in agreement 
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vanis13
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 11:06 am Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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| skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
oh, gee
so someone does a video and that is more credible than people that post here?
got it
I'll say it
The dude is a hack, tests nothing, steels other peoples ideas (and copies them very poorly) and somehow he gets a pass for the 2 people that sing his praises and cover his shortcomings....
love how the society we live in today makes excuses and lacks accountability
the dude is the GEX of engine swaps.
There, I said it....
it just amazes me how people spend money with guys like this, get burnt and keep their mouth shut. I couldn't sleep with myself if I pulled that shit |
The dude is a hack On second reading I think you are referring to Boxeer and first reading I thought you were referring to YouTuber reviewer dude. Please confirm (or edit original post to clarify and I'll delete this post)
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 10:12 am Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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oh, gee
so someone does a video and that is more credible than people that post here?
got it
I'll say it
The dude is a hack, tests nothing, steels other peoples ideas (and copies them very poorly) and somehow he gets a pass for the 2 people that sing his praises and cover his shortcomings....
love how the society we live in today makes excuses and lacks accountability
the dude is the GEX of engine swaps.
There, I said it....
it just amazes me how people spend money with guys like this, get burnt and keep their mouth shut. I couldn't sleep with myself if I pulled that shit
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my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
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| Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
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| Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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RoryGirl
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 9:33 am Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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Nice to see another honest review
Interesting channel...might have one of the worst subscriber-to-view ratio's I've seen. Wonder how that happens?
He also spelled Vanagon wrong twice...maybe on purpose? 🤷
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MrPolak
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| Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2024 8:48 am Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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I found this review on YouTube. It's an eye opener. The lack of follow-on care is a deal killer for me.
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ALIKA T3
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| Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:07 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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82 Westfalia is my patient. 14K miles.
Transaxle is solid—Steedle build.
Gear shifting problem has just come on since mid November.
Harmonic vibration or drone has happened from the start. It’s very specific. Right at 50mph. If I run through the gears keeping RPM up in 3rd just beyond 50 harmonic buzz is nil. Not there. |
We just worked on a 82 Diesel vanagon with Boxeer conversion with late 094 transaxle that had shifting and vibration issues. Here is what we have found: If you are converting a early vanagon with a 094 transmission you need to check the measurements from the transmission output flange to the hubs to see if the transmission is centred. This van had the transmission mounted to the "factory" diesel transmission mounting position on the frame which is closer to the drivers side. This was causing the cv shaft to be tight and binding on the driver's side and wore out/broke all the shifter bushings as well the cv pushed through the transmission output seal. The transmission should be mounted using the passenger side mounting position. |
It's not a diesel transmission mount position specifically, it's an automatic transmission position vs manual position.
So the holes towards the right side of the van is manual transmission, it doesn't matter if it's a 091 (4 speed ), a 091/1 (4 speed after 08/82 production date) or a 094 5 soeed 2WD transmission.
The holes towards the left side of the van is for the automatic transmission.
What matters is the axle length. They're different between 091 and 091/1 / 094.
So if it got converted, they prolly kept the 091 axles while putting the 091/1 or 094 transmission, which puts the position of the differential more rearwards. Axles would then be too short to be correct even with the
stock transmission mount in its correct location.
I posted all part numbers and axle lengthes on the forum, now in the FAQ's.
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TheBigE
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| Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: Boxeer, any honest reviews? |
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82 Westfalia is my patient. 14K miles.
Transaxle is solid—Steedle build.
Gear shifting problem has just come on since mid November.
Harmonic vibration or drone has happened from the start. It’s very specific. Right at 50mph. If I run through the gears keeping RPM up in 3rd just beyond 50 harmonic buzz is nil. Not there. |
We just worked on a 82 Diesel vanagon with Boxeer conversion with late 094 transaxle that had shifting and vibration issues. Here is what we have found: If you are converting a early vanagon with a 094 transmission you need to check the measurements from the transmission output flange to the hubs to see if the transmission is centred. This van had the transmission mounted to the "factory" diesel transmission mounting position on the frame which is closer to the drivers side. This was causing the cv shaft to be tight and binding on the driver's side and wore out/broke all the shifter bushings as well the cv pushed through the transmission output seal. The transmission should be mounted using the passenger side mounting position. |
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