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Old Jun 29, 2022 | 04:50 PM
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Anyone have trouble with Vivid Racing?

I ordered a 996 steering wheel upgrade that was supposed to be shipped direct to me. They screwed the pooch and the manufacturer sent it to Vivid Racing instead of me. I sent 3 emails to different contacts in the company - no answer. I used the chat to ask what was going on. The reply was basically: "We're busy, we'll send it when we get to it." - then they disconnected the chat. Is this the type of after-purchase service you guys are seeing?
 
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They used to be a sponsor here and were often the source of member complaints for poor communication and a lack of customer service. So much so I had a couple Margaritas when they went elsewhere. Sounds like things haven’t changed much.
 
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Dispute the charge on your credit card.
 
Old Jun 30, 2022 | 01:41 PM
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Dispute the charge on your credit card.
That's my plan... I've already found another vendor for what I need...
 
Old Jul 6, 2022 | 07:43 AM
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i had a poor experience with them when i ordered my Precision Porsche Gt2 bumper. took forever, got the price wrong, poor communication, "i'll get you an update soon" that never happened... terrible
i eventually got a refund and went direct through Precision Porsche. 95% chance iw on;t buy through Vivid again
 
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Originally Posted by Slider
That's my plan... I've already found another vendor for what I need...
i also need a new wheel... who do you plan on going with?
 
Old Jul 8, 2022 | 06:15 AM
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Go to their social media and blast them online. They're known for pretty much selling china parts re-branded.
 
Old Jul 11, 2022 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by kamlung
i also need a new wheel... who do you plan on going with?
I paused for a sec because they gave me another tracking number... The wheel arrived Saturday. Of the 11 configuration items I selected, they got 4 right. Totally not what I ordered.
 
Old Jul 11, 2022 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by kamlung
i also need a new wheel... who do you plan on going with?
I was looking at DCT Motor sports. I haven't pulled the trigger yet.
 
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DCT did my wheel many years ago ..

Originally Posted by Slider
I was looking at DCT Motor sports. I haven't pulled the trigger yet.
Good experience overall, they do good work.

Good luck.
 
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