Replaced radiator with CSF all metal ( had to modify)

[Kneale Brownson]

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At 09:46 PM 10/14/2002 -0400, Brett Dikeman wrote:

>No, it's just a typical customer service attitude- ie, the customer
>must be an idiot because We Are Infallible.
>
>Try and order rims+tires for our cars from Tire Rack some time.
>
>They actually REFUSED to sell me wheels I KNEW damn well fit the car
>because Greg Amy had run them on his 200q20v.  Borbet Type C, 17x8.5,
>37mm offset.
>
>Conversation went something like:
>
>"Hi, I'd like a set of Borbet Type C's, silver paint finish, 17x8.5,
>37mm offset, 5x112 bolt pattern."
>
>"Okay sir, for what car?"
>
>"It shouldn't matter.  I just gave you all the specs."
>
>"What car?"
>
>"Okay, fine. A 1991 200 Quattro 20v turbo"
>
>"Those wheels won't fit your car."
>
>"Yes, they will, with 2mm spacers.  I have a friend with EXACTLY the
>same car, these wheels, and they fit perfectly."
>
>"Not according to my application guide."

I'm guessing it's a liability thang rather than an anti-customer thang,
Brett.  The spacers probably are the key.
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