Don't Buy Granatelli!

TritonTR20 · August 11th, 2007, 03:50 PM

DON’T BUY GRANATELLI!!!! Read this before purchasing anything made by Granatelli Motor Sports. I bought a Granatelli cold air kit for my 2007 Mustang GT (the one that comes with it’s own MAF sensor). I carefully installed it, and got check engine lights. Granatelli had me send back the calibration harness and sent me a new one. I installed it again, same thing happens again! I call them up and they tell me the cold air kit just doesn’t work with some vehicles and that I will get a full refund. I ship it back to the vendor (this is what they told me to do), and the vendor calls me and tells me they can’t refund my money because the kit is used. Well duh! I had to install it to find out it didn’t work (what is this, a Dilbert cartoon?). Long story short, they ship it back to Granatelli who now tells me they are charging a restocking fee to the vendor. The vendor then of course is charging me a 20% restocking fee!!! I tell Grantelli that they told me I’d be getting a full refund. They deny this and also deny telling me that the kit doesn’t work with some cars. This is total BS!!! Never buy anything from Grantelli, you’ll be sorry!

TurboLX · August 11th, 2007, 04:27 PM

well ususally when you start modding something, the check engine light WILL come on, because it's not stock no more and is getting more air then its setup for....duh

2nd. there is a section for this stuff

MATT02GT · August 14th, 2007, 09:19 AM

Yea I stay away from Granatelli ...

006leenstang00 · August 16th, 2007, 02:11 PM

are they still charging you the 20% restocking fee...i'd take them to court if tey don't give a full refund!!

AnglicoGT98 · August 30th, 2007, 01:57 PM

Court won't do anything. All you can do is go to civil court and not to mention Granatelli is in a different state than you so there inlies another problem. You would spend WAY too much $$ going to court, and that's without a lawyer. I would be more upset with the vendor! Who was it?? That's who ultimately screwed you. Granatelli CAN'T deal with you. It would be a breach of contract with the vendor.

+1 with TurboLX. You should have reflashed your car with an SCT or Diablo. The 05-07's are really sensitive to mods and CEL's. My frind installed a CAI and a muffler both from steeda and his CEL went off. So he HAD to buy an SCT. Sucks bro, but you got gyped!

HMUSN · August 30th, 2007, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by AnglicoGT98

I would be more upset with the vendor! Who was it?? That's who ultimately screwed you. Granatelli CAN'T deal with you. It would be a breach of contract with the vendor.

smart man.

AnglicoGT98 · August 30th, 2007, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

Originally Posted by AnglicoGT98

I would be more upset with the vendor! Who was it?? That's who ultimately screwed you. Granatelli CAN'T deal with you. It would be a breach of contract with the vendor.

smart man.

+1

TripleBlackCobra · August 30th, 2007, 02:34 PM

You are probably tripping a service light due to the extra air, probably need a reflash of the computer, simple fix.

Granatelli · November 9th, 2007, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by AnglicoGT98

Granatelli CAN'T deal with you. It would be a breach of contract with the vendor.

+1 with TurboLX. You should have reflashed your car with an SCT or Diablo. The 05-07's are really sensitive to mods and CEL's. My frind installed a CAI and a muffler both from steeda and his CEL went off. So he HAD to buy an SCT. Sucks bro, but you got gyped!

We told this guy we wanted to help. He could not get a refund (full refund) from the guy he purchased from so he blames GMS. I can;t give a guy money back for something he never purchased from me. I do agree we sent this guy 2 harnesses and neither worked - we have a 98% success rate but there are a few toughys out there. In any case he purchase this from Scott Beer of Diablo - he could have easily got a reflash but somehow chose not to. We never wanted this guy to fell screwed by GMS but our hands were tied. He tried to go to our local BBB and they said the same thing - the beef is not with GMS - it is with the company you purchased from.

Sorry

Darrell · November 9th, 2007, 09:24 PM

Everybody is quick to blame the product but rarely is the product at fault....

TurboLX · November 9th, 2007, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by Darrell

Everybody is quick to blame the product but rarely is the product at fault....

agree'd

TT86 · November 11th, 2007, 05:56 AM

I have some GMS products... They all have worked great for me... Kind of makes me think about all of the half-assed installs I have seen on lots of performance parts. Every time I deal with one, it is always " the part doesn't fit", or " It doesn't work right!"
I have never once heard " I sure jacked this up by not following the directions! ! !"

LOL! ! !

myPONYisHARD · November 11th, 2007, 10:50 PM

did u disconnect the battery before you unpluged the maf

Goblin · November 12th, 2007, 09:01 AM

Hmmm, lets blame a credible aftermarket parts manufacturer, who happens to have a long history in successful dragracing, and who has helped so many people with their hobby.. just because you couldnt take the time to read instructions, or maybe talk to someone whos installed a CAI before? Maybe you should take a step back, and look at how its possible that YOU are the problem. You should know, that anytime you "modify" a car from its original state, you may run into issues. Its the nature of aftermarket parts, and anyone whos been in this hobby for any length of time, knows this all to well. Ive used GMS products for years, and i have had no problems with vendors or even GMS themselves. Dont blame GMS because you cant get your act together.

Darrell · November 12th, 2007, 01:45 PM

Lets not forget that the Granatelli name goes back further than GMS........much further. That family created the Paxton supercharger that we all know and love before any of us on this site were born.

Goblin · November 12th, 2007, 01:54 PM

Well said.

EThompson6 · March 26th, 2008, 04:10 PM

its a pretty well know fact that all s197's need a programmer for aftermarket intakes to work. thats what jlt advertises.

HMUSN · March 26th, 2008, 04:12 PM

not all of them do but most of them do.

EThompson6 · March 26th, 2008, 04:32 PM

thats why he should just buy a jlt and a sct from you. ha ha

HMUSN · March 26th, 2008, 04:33 PM

lol good point

August 11th, 2007, 03:50 PM	#1
TritonTR20 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3	Don't Buy Granatelli! DON’T BUY GRANATELLI!!!! Read this before purchasing anything made by Granatelli Motor Sports. I bought a Granatelli cold air kit for my 2007 Mustang GT (the one that comes with it’s own MAF sensor). I carefully installed it, and got check engine lights. Granatelli had me send back the calibration harness and sent me a new one. I installed it again, same thing happens again! I call them up and they tell me the cold air kit just doesn’t work with some vehicles and that I will get a full refund. I ship it back to the vendor (this is what they told me to do), and the vendor calls me and tells me they can’t refund my money because the kit is used. Well duh! I had to install it to find out it didn’t work (what is this, a Dilbert cartoon?). Long story short, they ship it back to Granatelli who now tells me they are charging a restocking fee to the vendor. The vendor then of course is charging me a 20% restocking fee!!! I tell Grantelli that they told me I’d be getting a full refund. They deny this and also deny telling me that the kit doesn’t work with some cars. This is total BS!!! Never buy anything from Grantelli, you’ll be sorry!

August 11th, 2007, 04:27 PM	#2
TurboLX IT'S TURBO TIME 1990 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,639	well ususally when you start modding something, the check engine light WILL come on, because it's not stock no more and is getting more air then its setup for....duh 2nd. there is a section for this stuff __________________ *Put up, Shut up, Line Up And Get Beat Up!!!*

August 14th, 2007, 09:19 AM	#3
MATT02GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: COLORADO Posts: 1,557	Yea I stay away from Granatelli ... __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons

August 16th, 2007, 02:11 PM	#4
006leenstang00 Enthusiast 00' V6ER & A 01' COBRA Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 6ER'S IN JERSEY/ COBRA'S IN BAHRAIN W/ ME Posts: 615	are they still charging you the 20% restocking fee...i'd take them to court if tey don't give a full refund!! __________________ Engine Mods: slp loudmouth catback exhaust, pacesetter h-pipe, k & n cold air intake, jet chip Body and Interior Mods: Saleen front bumber, 18" chrome saleen rims, GT rear bumper and drop zone 2" lowering springs

August 30th, 2007, 01:57 PM	#5
AnglicoGT98 Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 630	Court won't do anything. All you can do is go to civil court and not to mention Granatelli is in a different state than you so there inlies another problem. You would spend WAY too much $$ going to court, and that's without a lawyer. I would be more upset with the vendor! Who was it?? That's who ultimately screwed you. Granatelli CAN'T deal with you. It would be a breach of contract with the vendor. +1 with TurboLX. You should have reflashed your car with an SCT or Diablo. The 05-07's are really sensitive to mods and CEL's. My frind installed a CAI and a muffler both from steeda and his CEL went off. So he HAD to buy an SCT. Sucks bro, but you got gyped! __________________ Parting out 2003 SVT Cobra Air/Fuel http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html Engine http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html

August 30th, 2007, 02:34 PM	#8
TripleBlackCobra Newbie 2004 SVT Mustang Cobra Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 11	You are probably tripping a service light due to the extra air, probably need a reflash of the computer, simple fix. __________________ 2004 Terminator Cobra #45 Triple Black 16 lbs boost with various mods

November 9th, 2007, 09:24 PM	#10
Darrell Feb 08 ROTM 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 7,025	Everybody is quick to blame the product but rarely is the product at fault.... __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow, Dave at Team Z Motorsports, Brian at Total Engine Airflow and Harold at Furo Racecraft

November 11th, 2007, 05:56 AM	#12
TT86 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 247	I have some GMS products... They all have worked great for me... Kind of makes me think about all of the half-assed installs I have seen on lots of performance parts. Every time I deal with one, it is always " the part doesn't fit", or " It doesn't work right!" I have never once heard " I sure jacked this up by not following the directions! ! !" LOL! ! ! __________________ 69 convertible: 302/ DART heads/Z303 cam/Vic Jr./ 650 DP Tremec w/ 4:10s 86 hatch: 302/ Edel Al. heads/ F303 cam/ twin Garret T3 turbos 10 psi intercooled 52# injectors MegaSquirt II EMS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_urWMgS_IRQ

November 11th, 2007, 10:50 PM	#13
myPONYisHARD Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: weston,fl Posts: 272	did u disconnect the battery before you unpluged the maf __________________ Boost in the works

November 12th, 2007, 09:01 AM	#14
Goblin Hardcore Enthusiast Secret In The Works Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Relocated Back To Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,990	Hmmm, lets blame a credible aftermarket parts manufacturer, who happens to have a long history in successful dragracing, and who has helped so many people with their hobby.. just because you couldnt take the time to read instructions, or maybe talk to someone whos installed a CAI before? Maybe you should take a step back, and look at how its possible that YOU are the problem. You should know, that anytime you "modify" a car from its original state, you may run into issues. Its the nature of aftermarket parts, and anyone whos been in this hobby for any length of time, knows this all to well. Ive used GMS products for years, and i have had no problems with vendors or even GMS themselves. Dont blame GMS because you cant get your act together. __________________ Definition of Fast? I'd say thats good enough. NMRA Outlaw 10.5 Season Opener 2008 Photo courtesy of - Yours Truly

November 12th, 2007, 01:45 PM	#15
Darrell Feb 08 ROTM 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 7,025	Lets not forget that the Granatelli name goes back further than GMS........much further. That family created the Paxton supercharger that we all know and love before any of us on this site were born. __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow, Dave at Team Z Motorsports, Brian at Total Engine Airflow and Harold at Furo Racecraft

November 12th, 2007, 01:54 PM	#16
Goblin Hardcore Enthusiast Secret In The Works Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Relocated Back To Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,990	Well said. __________________ Definition of Fast? I'd say thats good enough. NMRA Outlaw 10.5 Season Opener 2008 Photo courtesy of - Yours Truly

March 26th, 2008, 04:10 PM	#17
EThompson6 Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 309	its a pretty well know fact that all s197's need a programmer for aftermarket intakes to work. thats what jlt advertises.

March 26th, 2008, 04:32 PM	#19
EThompson6 Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 309	thats why he should just buy a jlt and a sct from you. ha ha

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