Roto-fab install gone bad

reeper · 03-18-2017, 04:30 PM

Hey guys,
Really a big fan of the product. Seemed like good quality. Unfortunately during install of the elbow to the box I don't think the holes in the flange lined up the way they shouldo or the milling wasn't correct. I have 3 screws that simply will not go into the elbow now even if I remove it from the box. Threaded now I'm sure. I had all the screws in and started before I tightened them down. They are threaded now. It appears in in need of an elbow, flange and screws.

help

2016SS · 03-18-2017, 04:55 PM

If there's a issue they will send you a new part! Post some pictures to show them won't take long for them to chime in personally. Or just email or call where you bought it from.

It is the weekend so you might be out of luck until Monday!

Wolvie70 · 03-18-2017, 06:11 PM

reeper · 03-18-2017, 06:15 PM

Fixed it!

Had a buddy retap the holes in question and I drilled the 2 lower holes in the flange just a touch bigger. After that no problems. Really impressed with the product!

Roto-fab 1 · 03-18-2017, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeper

Fixed it!

Had a buddy retap the holes in question and I drilled the 2 lower holes in the flange just a touch bigger. After that no problems. Really impressed with the product!

I'm very sorry you had problems with the install. But glad to hear you were able to get the system in tonight! We do test fit a MAF housing to each airbox to help eliminate this problem, so we will have to be more throrough during that step.

Thank you for understanding, and sorry again that your install experience was less than perfect.

Michael

reeper · 03-19-2017, 06:29 AM

It turned out not to be that big of a deal and I appreciate you guys replying to this thread. It's a testament to your customer service. I guess it could have been my fault? Maybe I should have validated the screws all fit in the housing before I assembled all 3 pieces. My buddy with the tap only charged 3 maybe 4 beers :-)

The rest of the install as well as the instructions were simple.

After you install it you realize just how massive the tub is. It looks super bad ass in there. The quality seems better than OEM as well. Can't wait to get my other mods on and some dyno time.

Megahurtz · 03-19-2017, 12:04 PM

I had the same issue until I realized I had the "ring" part backwards. I flipped it over and all the holes lined up just fine. Glad you got it installed though.

Megahurtz · 03-19-2017, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by reeper

Well had 'T' at the top facing the tub.

Right, but did you try flipping the ring over while still keeping the T at the top?

camaromike77 · 03-19-2017, 12:59 PM

WOW. VERY impressed to see Roto-Fab chimed in almost immediately - and on a weekend to boot! Kudos to them, and their Customer Service! Also, an exceptional product IMHO.......

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reeper · 03-19-2017, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by camaromike77

WOW. VERY impressed to see Roto-Fab chimed in almost immediately - and on a weekend to boot! Kudos to them, and their Customer Service! Also, an exceptional product IMHO.......

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Yup, they even inboxed me. So refreshing to see American companies acting in this fashion.

Lemosine · 03-19-2017, 02:20 PM

I had the same issue all were fine but 1 screw. I figured 1 screw would not hurt, I fiddled with it for almost an hour lol.

Thatguy1 · 03-19-2017, 06:46 PM

I had the same issue. I also turned the ring around and then they lined up. The T is still at the top but it faces the air box so it can not be seen.

Roto-fab 1 · 03-22-2017, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaromike77

WOW. VERY impressed to see Roto-Fab chimed in almost immediately - and on a weekend to boot! Kudos to them, and their Customer Service! Also, an exceptional product IMHO.......

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Thanks Mike, we try to do everything we can to help our customers out!

Michael

03-18-2017, 04:30 PM	#1
reeper Drives: 2010 HD D/A, 2015 Z06, 2016 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Central WI Posts: 503	Roto-fab install gone bad Hey guys, Really a big fan of the product. Seemed like good quality. Unfortunately during install of the elbow to the box I don't think the holes in the flange lined up the way they shouldo or the milling wasn't correct. I have 3 screws that simply will not go into the elbow now even if I remove it from the box. Threaded now I'm sure. I had all the screws in and started before I tightened them down. They are threaded now. It appears in in need of an elbow, flange and screws. help __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue A8 2SS GM Bodykit: Black MRR 017 wheels: Black OEM Blackout tail-lamps OEM SEMA Grille 35% window tint Black glow-tie BMR Suspension (Pretty much everything) ACS rear-deck spoiler Rotofab CAI Lolly-pop red rotors by Madison Powder Coating

03-18-2017, 04:55 PM	#2
2016SS Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 423	If there's a issue they will send you a new part! Post some pictures to show them won't take long for them to chime in personally. Or just email or call where you bought it from. It is the weekend so you might be out of luck until Monday! __________________ 2003 Cadillac CTS Sold 2006 Nissan 350Z Sold 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Sold 2016 Camaro 2SS Summit built 3/28/16 delivered 2018 Camaro ZL1 cancelled by GM 😡 2019 Corvette 2lt Z51

03-18-2017, 06:15 PM	#4
reeper Drives: 2010 HD D/A, 2015 Z06, 2016 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Central WI Posts: 503	Fixed it! Had a buddy retap the holes in question and I drilled the 2 lower holes in the flange just a touch bigger. After that no problems. Really impressed with the product! __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue A8 2SS GM Bodykit: Black MRR 017 wheels: Black OEM Blackout tail-lamps OEM SEMA Grille 35% window tint Black glow-tie BMR Suspension (Pretty much everything) ACS rear-deck spoiler Rotofab CAI Lolly-pop red rotors by Madison Powder Coating

03-19-2017, 06:29 AM	#6
reeper Drives: 2010 HD D/A, 2015 Z06, 2016 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Central WI Posts: 503	It turned out not to be that big of a deal and I appreciate you guys replying to this thread. It's a testament to your customer service. I guess it could have been my fault? Maybe I should have validated the screws all fit in the housing before I assembled all 3 pieces. My buddy with the tap only charged 3 maybe 4 beers :-) The rest of the install as well as the instructions were simple. After you install it you realize just how massive the tub is. It looks super bad ass in there. The quality seems better than OEM as well. Can't wait to get my other mods on and some dyno time. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue A8 2SS GM Bodykit: Black MRR 017 wheels: Black OEM Blackout tail-lamps OEM SEMA Grille 35% window tint Black glow-tie BMR Suspension (Pretty much everything) ACS rear-deck spoiler Rotofab CAI Lolly-pop red rotors by Madison Powder Coating

03-19-2017, 12:59 PM	#9
camaromike77 Drives: S O L D Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,106	WOW. VERY impressed to see Roto-Fab chimed in almost immediately - and on a weekend to boot! Kudos to them, and their Customer Service! Also, an exceptional product IMHO........ __________________ Club F1FTY 2017 2SS 50th Anniversary Convertible Borla S-Type exhaust NPP\| GM CAI \| Color matched GM side skirts \| Color matched 3rd brake light \| Big Worm Graphics smoked out tail lights & rear reflectors \| Oracle ghosted side markers \| LED License plate bulbs \| Door striker covers \| Jam handle \| Engine emblems from RiverCity Creations \| 50th Center Console \| Black bow ties \| Hawk Performance ceramic brake pads \| ZL1 Start button \| CQuartz ceramic paint finish \| Novistretch bra \| S O L D

03-18-2017, 06:11 PM	#3
Wolvie70 Drives: 2016 2SS, Summit White, A8, NPP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 717

03-19-2017, 12:04 PM	#7
Megahurtz Snackbar Tuning Drives: 2023 SGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 1,522	I had the same issue until I realized I had the "ring" part backwards. I flipped it over and all the holes lined up just fine. Glad you got it installed though.

03-19-2017, 02:20 PM	#11
Lemosine Drives: 2016 M6 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 221	I had the same issue all were fine but 1 screw. I figured 1 screw would not hurt, I fiddled with it for almost an hour lol.

03-19-2017, 06:46 PM	#12
Thatguy1 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3	I had the same issue. I also turned the ring around and then they lined up. The T is still at the top but it faces the air box so it can not be seen.

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