WAIT 7 WEEKS FOR RX DUAL CATCH CAN AND LOOKS LIKE CRAP, WITH THE WRONG BRACKET - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

grocerygetter · 06-17-2013, 11:26 PM

hit up Elite direct. nice stuff...quick turn around.

jameslk55 · 06-17-2013, 11:39 PM

I have no doubts that a RX can works as intended. Tracey has been great to me in terms of customer service. I just didn't like the way it was designed. You've got a confusing open/close valve where people are still thinking their cans are closed when they're actually open. You've got a clear tube hanging down in your engine bay that has a brown color after the first drain. You've got instructions that are hard to understand (same goes for the breathers). Depending on the installation, the suggested mounting location is not that secure or it's a pain to reach the drain valve. Combine that with recent quality issues, epic backorder, and backlash from the vendor for posting a honest review...

BAD ZL1 · 06-17-2013, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianZL1#992

The elite can I posted a picture of is the ls3 can with one of their existing billet aluminum brackets. I could get part# if you need them

I think I found the LS3 one, but please do post the part #. Was it a straight forward install, do it yourself kind of thing?

BAD ZL1 · 06-17-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Normagene

Noticed that immediately. I wasn't sure which can to get because on this forum both RX and Elite get nothing but outstanding reviews. But then Elite had nothing listed for the ZL1 and I didn't want to end up with the wrong can. Now Im on that long wait list too.

Yeah, makes me worry since they dont specify our cars at Elite. I asked the other person to post the part number, I think I will order the one for the LS3 like he did.

BUZZCAMARO · 06-17-2013, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

elite engineering can is nice

+1

That's which one I bought, nice can, clear instructions with photo's, but I had to heavily modify the bracket in order for it to fit. Works great and I have no other complaints or gripes about it.

If you are interested in the mods I did for the bracket see my earlier posts and follow the links to a youtube vid I had made.

Candr3535 · 06-18-2013, 12:24 AM

The ls3 elite can is suppose to fit the ZL1. I ordered mine last week from Tyler at JDP. SHould be here this afternoon. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Btw never installed one before.

BAD ZL1 · 06-18-2013, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Candr3535

The ls3 elite can is suppose to fit the ZL1. I ordered mine last week from Tyler at JDP. SHould be here this afternoon. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Btw never installed one before.

I will be waiting for for you to post after your install. I also have never installed one, and one person here says he had to modify the mounting bracket and has a youtube vid. Sounds like a can is a can even though you empty them in different ways, but the mounting brackets is where custome to ZL1 or SS or whatever come into play. Good luck please do post here.

Ryanbabz71 · 06-18-2013, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jbotta

No but i should have, What color was your bracket and was it straight or does it have a bend, also what colors where your RX, Thanks ryan

I received a black straight bracket. Mine is ashen gray (have an SS)

Ryan

Happy_Dan · 06-18-2013, 06:06 AM

I imagine that the success and volume is making it tough for the operation they have. Give them a chance to make it right.

lexlueger · 06-18-2013, 06:23 AM

You new kids on the block slay me. You didn't contact them about the quality issues but have the time to run here to make a thread? C5 isn't what it used to be.

joes407 · 06-18-2013, 06:47 AM

calm down, im sure tracey will take of you when you call. he is very good with customer service and im sure he will make you happy. ive seen loads of their cans and run one myself with no issues whatsoever on product fit finish or functionality

2013zl1guy · 06-18-2013, 06:51 AM

Ordered my RX catch can April 20. I still have not received it. Thinking about elite now, very interested in what it takes to install one (if I need to modify a bracket).

joes407 · 06-18-2013, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jameslk350

I have no doubts that a RX can works as intended. Tracey has been great to me in terms of customer service. I just didn't like the way it was designed. You've got a confusing open/close valve where people are still thinking their cans are closed when they're actually open. You've got a clear tube hanging down in your engine bay that has a brown color after the first drain. You've got instructions that are hard to understand (same goes for the breathers). Depending on the installation, the suggested mounting location is not that secure or it's a pain to reach the drain valve. Combine that with recent quality issues, epic backorder, and backlash from the vendor for posting a honest review...

if you drain it when you change the oil it is very easy to drain.

joes407 · 06-18-2013, 07:10 AM

I just want to say to all the flamers out there that no matter what product you buy or who you buy it from there are always quality control slip throughs, shipping delays and other unforeseen things. its very sad to see some of our locals jumping on the bandwagons trashing vendors they have never dealt with or used their products. as I said before a quick call to tracey and im sure he will get you all fixed up.

06-17-2013, 11:26 PM	#29
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06-17-2013, 11:39 PM	#30
jameslk55 Drives: 2012 2LT/RS, 2005 SLK55 AMG Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 1,163	I have no doubts that a RX can works as intended. Tracey has been great to me in terms of customer service. I just didn't like the way it was designed. You've got a confusing open/close valve where people are still thinking their cans are closed when they're actually open. You've got a clear tube hanging down in your engine bay that has a brown color after the first drain. You've got instructions that are hard to understand (same goes for the breathers). Depending on the installation, the suggested mounting location is not that secure or it's a pain to reach the drain valve. Combine that with recent quality issues, epic backorder, and backlash from the vendor for posting a honest review...

06-18-2013, 12:24 AM	#34
Candr3535 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black Vert M6 #5591 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Galloway,NJ Posts: 747 View My Garage	The ls3 elite can is suppose to fit the ZL1. I ordered mine last week from Tyler at JDP. SHould be here this afternoon. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Btw never installed one before.

06-18-2013, 06:06 AM	#37
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,239	I imagine that the success and volume is making it tough for the operation they have. Give them a chance to make it right.

06-18-2013, 06:47 AM	#39
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	calm down, im sure tracey will take of you when you call. he is very good with customer service and im sure he will make you happy. ive seen loads of their cans and run one myself with no issues whatsoever on product fit finish or functionality

06-18-2013, 06:51 AM	#40
2013zl1guy Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 111	Ordered my RX catch can April 20. I still have not received it. Thinking about elite now, very interested in what it takes to install one (if I need to modify a bracket).

06-18-2013, 07:10 AM	#42
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	I just want to say to all the flamers out there that no matter what product you buy or who you buy it from there are always quality control slip throughs, shipping delays and other unforeseen things. its very sad to see some of our locals jumping on the bandwagons trashing vendors they have never dealt with or used their products. as I said before a quick call to tracey and im sure he will get you all fixed up.