What's up with RS FAB?

[newfisher]

[Team WorldTour]

It's a real shame...

...when good parts go bad.
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[Vnyd Dog]

I mean I want the part, just not the drama. It's a little silly to insinuate that the customer ought to be sympathetic or otherwise understanding of less than stellar customer service.
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'87 Westy 1.8T Conversion, Orignal Owner, European Delivery @ Westfalia factory in Weidenbrueck.
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[Low Bräu]

I got parts from RS Fab last year but it was a huge hassle. Only half of my order was shipped. When I asked if it was in stock I was told "yes", there were no instructions with the linkage kit, spotty email responses, and the linkage kit looks nothing like the pictures online. I haven't used it yet so I don't know if its going to be an issue. I suspect there is going to be some figuring things out on my end. My experience was it is definitely not a professionally run business. The shifter does look awesome though. I hope to use it soon.
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Specializing in repair and maintenance for Porsche, BMW, Mini, Audi, and Volkswagen.

1952 Standard Beetle
1960 SO-23 Westfalia
1961 L-380 Turkis Deluxe Beetle
1985 Vanagon Country Homes Camper (work in progress - EG33 swap)

[Jake de Villiers]

[gcat]

Update on my order went to PayPal sent them a message no reply after a few days so started a dispute. About 3 hours later boom a response and they are to ship my shifters out today or tomorrow! Hopes are high but so are my doubts keeping the dispute open till they are in my hand

[Ed Hoffmann]

HI GUYS,
I own my own business and if I took 3 months to do anything with no response, I would be outta business.

I ordered a shifter and a 5spd linkage kit for my vanagon on July3 not one response on my emails. NOTHING. This is ridiculous. I have seen his work and it's nice, that's why I ordered from him. Never again.i will make my own kit next time. I have finished 2 buses in that time and almost a vanagon but I need the parts to finish it.

Ordered on July 3,2017 even with all the complaints I still ordered because his work is nice, service and communication sucks. Will NEVER order another thing from RS fab not worth the hassle.

[TKentT]

[CampWesty]

[Ed Hoffmann]

HI guys,
Update on my last rant about RS Fab. Still no communication, but I did get an email with my FedEx tracking number from them. I HOPE THIS IS LEGIT .Will update when my package arrives.

BTW any one wondering about subiworks in Murrieta, .Ca. Chris is awesome and very knowledgeable if you are contemplating a flipped 5spd Subaru trans for your Vanagon or other project don't stress over it. The cost is about $4200 but a rebuilt 091 with a subi adapter will only be about $500 less and you will spinning higher revs.

Can't wait to finish my project. SVX turbo with subaru 5spd. No more going 45mph up the hills. My trans setup with 29' tires is 2800rpm at 72mph.

Any thoughts on the front brake upgrades for a 2wd lifted Vanagon running 16" wheels.
Gonna need to do that because I might be a lead foot for a while.

[Vnyd Dog]

[Team WorldTour]

[mtnride1]

All these problems with RSFab is sad, but I am happy I won my shifter at Syncrofest, very nice product.
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87 westy 2wd (NED)

[dbartisan]

Group,

I sent an email inquiry about shifter availability back on August 8th and recieved a somewhat timely response from Melanie Davis from RS Fab on August 21st. I think that's a positive sign.

I'm planning on ordering one shortly.

-Steve C.

Yes we have the shifters available. You can order one from the website. ETA is currently 4-6 weeks.

Thank You for your interest!
Melanie Davis
RS Fab

[PDXWesty]

So you think a 2-week turn around on an email response is timely? With all the feedback lately on this vendor I wouldn't give any of my money to them. Hopefully it works out, but don't go complaining if you end up in the same position as everyone else. There's enough feedback right now to be very wary.
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89 Westy 2.1 Auto

[D Clymer]

[Vnyd Dog]

Just rolled the dice in a black shaft with red knob.
Fingers crossed.
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'87 Westy 1.8T Conversion, Orignal Owner, European Delivery @ Westfalia factory in Weidenbrueck.
The Story:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=713391&highlight=life

[Ed Hoffmann]

Hey guys,
FINALLY GOT MY PARTS. Way cool, but way too long.
Wish I would have won a shifter at Syncrofest.

Thanks for the info on the front brakes. Going with the Burley control arms up front.
Going to modify my rear ARMS for a 29" tire. Anyone find any bead lock wheels that fit.
Really like the look of the method 311/vex but they only make them with a zero offset.

[jimf909]

[Yellow Rabbit]

So they have them available yet delivery is 4-6 weeks? That makes no sense. Honestly a better business model would be for them to make a batch and sell them to GW or VC for distribution.