Very good advice! In fact this thread should be closed for the op's own good. You need to get a Lawyer or at least get advice from a Lawyer before posting anymore.

 

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There is no info in this thread that hasn't been said to my lawyer or to my mechanic. Everything is true on here so I have nothing to worry about. I have nothing to hide. As a matter of fact, I hope they see this thread for that matter.

 

O.K then good luck. I wish you the best and hope everything works out in your favor.

 

I really hope the FW company stands behind their product and doesn't try to give you the run around. what company is it and who is your mechanic?

where in PA are you?

 

Damn i just read through this whole thread and wow never seen anything this bad. The mech seems sketchy and seems like an idiot, i wouldnt trust him glad you got a lawyer because thats your best bet. Can you tell us what company the flywheel came from? Best of luck with you situation and hope everything works out.

 

Exactly!! This is not a SPEC!! Pressure plate would be painted blue not unpainted. Stage 3 is a puck clutch not a full face organic and that is not an aluminum flywheel

 

Read through the thread, of course it can't be the stage 3, we were discussing that it might be a spec stage 3+ but also that was rejected. It is obviously not a spec clutch or flywheel. His mechanic ripped him off, call your lawyer, or try and handle it yourself, but everyone will most likely try and give you a run around.

 

Sorry guys, I'm trying to give as much updates as possible. Everything is in line however. Now all I can do is wait to see what comes of it. I've been hearing some good news so lets keep our fingers crossed. Haha. And if you want to say a short little prayer for me before you go to bed that would be appreciated.

 

The only way they can pull data is if it sets a check engine light and it saves the freeze frame data. Other then that they wont find anything.

 

Why do people keep saying KBB or appraisal? That'll be worth way less than what he paid for the car originally. Damn, if I could get out what I paid for from a car after driving it for awhile and having it blow up, I'd take it in a hearbeat. KBB? **** that. NADA? Double **** that. Here's my bill of sale, give me my 31 grand!

Yes, my STi blew up, yes it was your fault, yes I will happily accept a check for 31k and go out and buy myself a brand new one. I'd have to have a very extensive amount of mods on a car for it not to be worth it, and even then, KBB and an appraiser don't give a **** about mods either.

 

OP - I edited your first post, that is a no-name/comp clutch.

 

Was going to do that. Never got to it though. Thanks Smike.

 

So..... what he hell kind of flywheel was it? New?

 

This unfortunate situation is a result of component failure, which may or may not be linked to improper installation.

Legally, you have claim against the mechanic, AND the maker of the failed part for damages incurred. The real dispute will be between the part manufacturer, and the mechanic who installed it. Let them battle it out, so long as you get what you need to fix your car.

I would cease speaking to the mechanic and the parts manufacturer, and consult a competent lawyer with the mechanic's invoice in hand. Let he/she handle the correspondence, as both parties will try to indemify themselves of culpability. You should be seeking compensation for damages from both mechanic AND manufacturer.

And BTW, get a different, competent mechanic to fix your car from here on out.