Chase bays review

[Billcriss]

Hello everyone,

Normally I will give companies the benefit of the doubt in circumstances where my expectations are not met. In this case I will not hold my breath. Currently I am in the process of building my dream drift car and although I've had some complications, everything has appeared to work out. I decided to delete my brake booster on my 91 S13 because I'm not a fan of the appearance and I actually don't mind the feel of manual brakes. Chase bays appeared to be a very solid company except for the extremely high prices. Well I was wrong, although I can't provide details on the actually product (because I'm still waiting for it) I can say the customer service is horrible. To start they do NOT have a phone number. You have to continually get into email battles and pray

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[boostin13b]

Strange, I haven't had any trouble with them in the past. Quick to reply to emails and quick product shipping.

[Billcriss]

I wish my experience was similar. Hopefully its just a weird thing with my circumstance

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[rawgarage]

This is a known issue....

[Billcriss]

Does noone think they should fix it??

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[95_S14]

Does noone think they should fix it??

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We have a review section for things like this , stop being a crybaby bitch and either move on or wait it out .......: building a dream drift car :facepalm:

[Billcriss]

Well I tried there but it said it was closed. I've dropped 23k so far in my car and I've always wanted to drift.... So yea a dream drift car. Really don't see the problem with that

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[Hoffman5982]

Well your story kinda ended abruptly there. Can you give some more info on your issue? How long have you been waiting for your product? I've seen a fair amount of complaints on them myself, enough so that even if they weren't ridiculously overpriced I still wouldn't order from them.

[95_S14]

Really http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=446789&page=10 . Next Time look and don't start dumbass threads we already have

[Billcriss]

Ive been waiting for 3 weeks so far with about 3 to go. I guess I should have been a little more specific. My main complaint is how difficult it is to get ahold of this company. You'd think given the prices and the people they sponsor that a phone number would atleast be available. If chase bays would have just told me my product was backordered from the start then I'd have no complaint. Unfortunately after a week I started sending emails and after email #3 they responded with my order was backordered and I had to wait. This obviously upset me because I'm on a time schedule and this would have been important information to know from the start.

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[Billcriss]

Really http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=446789&page=10 . Next Time look and don't start dumbass threads we already have
Although I don't appreciate how rude you are. I do appreciate you steering me in the right direction. Thank you

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[KAT-PWR]

Had you have looked up chasebays reviews prior to purchasing you probably wouldn't have. They're know for mediocre products and dogshit service/availability.
The only thing they care about are big names in competition.

[Billcriss]

Well to be honest. I did a lot of research on the product but not the company. I guess I learned my lesson, I just hope someone doesn't make my mistake.

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[95_S14]

Although I don't appreciate how rude you are. I do appreciate you steering me in the right direction. Thank you

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Welcome to zilvia :fawkd: , what part is it btw

[Billcriss]

Welcome to zilvia :fawkd: , what part is it btw
Brake booster eliminator. Brake booster eliminator combo

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[rawgarage]

Coulda bought that from me fam.... I would've only made you wait 2 weeks

[SupaDoopa]

Coulda bought that from me fam.... I would've only made you wait 2 weeks

There is still time to cancel and order with RAW.

[KAT-PWR]

There is still time to cancel and order with RAW.

Aka J-B Da Boss

[Billcriss]

Coulda bought that from me fam.... I would've only made you wait 2 weeks
You got a shop.? Send me the information

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[SupaDoopa]

Hasn't Chase Bays always been dog shit though for service and semi-dog shit on product? I had a friend that used some of their products and they looked lackluster for what you pay for, honestly.

[!Zar!]

I just want to hear more about this car with 23k worth of parts.

[Billcriss]

Hasn't Chase Bays always been dog shit though for service and semi-dog shit on product? I had a friend that used some of their products and they looked lackluster for what you pay for, honestly.
Well then I'm really glad I mentioned this. When I was searching for a good alternative to my problem the only thing that popped up was chase bays and knowing that Forrest Wang was sponsored by them i assumed they were atleast quality. Apparently I was mistaken

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[95_S14]

I just want to hear more about this car with 23k worth of parts.

2nd this with photos

[Billcriss]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160928/55f50e78e3e09df2250834e00221ec3d.jpg

[Billcriss]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160928/55f50e78e3e09df2250834e00221ec3d.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160928/85dfab2e1cd28008467172e549d96fd7.jpg

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[SupaDoopa]

So is the other $22,000 in the glove box?

[Billcriss]

Underneath the dash

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[JM216S14]

23k on a shitbox s13 with cut out fender wells a shit blue paint job and what appears to be a stock rb...

[Billcriss]

Rb25 swap is about 6-7k. I've got another 5k in suspension. Cage is 3500$ which is getting made in two weeks. Fuel system is about 1100$ wheels and tires 2400$

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[JM216S14]

https://youtu.be/966I5NCjnsg

[Billcriss]

May not be 23k but it's close

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[RalliartRsX]

inb4partout...

:D

[hanzbrady]

You've been bent over multiple tables if that's what you have for close to 23K, I have maybe 8k invested and have more?

[Billcriss]

How?

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[hanzbrady]

How?

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My car has,

Full suspension, fully forged SR with a GT28 set-up, I also have a T3 top mount set up on my shelves, cage, fully shaved bay with candy paint, etc...

Granted the Zilvia market place, my job, and having the tools and skill to be able to do all of my own work have kept costs low even without those variables I don't see spending more than 15k to get what I have which is an SCCA legal build that makes 400-600hp depending on which turbo set-up I have thrown on.

23k is E-Rod LS3 or 800hp 2JZ money, not stock RB and cut up "custom" chassis work money.

[Billcriss]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160928/09115843278c623220c603216dcc866c.jpg
This is the cage I was quoted for 3500$... Idk prices so im assuming this is to much?

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[hanzbrady]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160928/09115843278c623220c603216dcc866c.jpg
This is the cage I was quoted for 3500$... Idk prices so im assuming this is to much?

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Do you plan on racing at Pikes Peak? Or just your average drifty kid days at your local hoonibro track?

[Billcriss]

Do you plan on racing at Pikes Peak? Or just your average drifty kid days at your local hoonibro track?
I plan on doing pro am once my skill level is adequate to compete.

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[hanzbrady]

I plan on doing pro am once my skill level is adequate to compete.

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Okay well then by all means ball out on the cage, but stil if you're close to 23k deep somethings aren't adding up.

[Billcriss]

I guess 23k may or may not have been accurate so let me give an accurate amount.
240sx - $300
Rb25 with trans - 2500$
Wiring harness - 600$
ARC8000D- $350
Clutch/ flywheel - $650
Driveshaft - $400
Mounts - $500
Intercooler - $500
Piping - $300
Radiator - $250
Radiator hoses - $50
Motor maintenance - $350
Paint - $100
Braided brake lines - 150$
Rotors - 130$
Neo Motorsports race green - 1500$
Sparko evo II - 760$
Grip royal - 200$
Quick release - 110$
Brake pads - 100$
Suspension arms $500
Wheels/tires $3000
Sway bar $300
Tie rods - $150
Roll cage - $3500
Hydro ebrake - $ 350
Battery - 150$
Fuel pump 90$

I'm sure I'm missing a few but these are accurate to what I paid



Chase Bays kit that still isn't here - $350

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[pacotaco345]

My car has,

Full suspension, fully forged SR with a GT28 set-up, I also have a T3 top mount set up on my shelves, cage, fully shaved bay with candy paint, etc...

Granted the Zilvia market place, my job, and having the tools and skill to be able to do all of my own work have kept costs low even without those variables I don't see spending more than 15k to get what I have which is an SCCA legal build that makes 400-600hp depending on which turbo set-up I have thrown on.

23k is E-Rod LS3 or 800hp 2JZ money, not stock RB and cut up "custom" chassis work money.

yes but your car looks like a hooptie

[RalliartRsX]

...........you are right at $17,500. Actually, you are @ $17500 - $3500 as you seemingly have not purchased the cage yet (so $14,000..........a very far cry from $23K, but lots of money spent for an empty shell with an engine on a stand).

Sell it all, buy a junk missile, drift it until you have enough skills (and have promptly wrecked it about 470978509784509845098 times) and then buy someone else's labor of love. Save yourself time, headache and this shit you are in now.....a car on jackstands and a shit load of parts. Looks cool from afar however.......

I cannot wait to see your reaction when you drive your "$23,000" investment right into a Jersey barrier that you put all this time, blood, sweat and tears into because you have limited seat time prior to owning your "dream" car. That would be comical for sure.......

How much legitimate (the skreeetttss do not count) seat time do you have under your belt anyways?? Or, how much relevant experience??


#INB4PARTOUTx2$$$........... :D

[Nissan2nr22]

Stop feeding in this bs lmao

[dorkidori_s13]

I plan on doing pro am once my skill level is adequate to compete.

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wait until your skill set is high enough to compete, THEN build a $25,000 race car... not the other way around. chances are youll destroy your car before you reach the skill level of "pro"

man, i wish i had $25,000 to blow on a race car when i was 21... shit i wish i had $25,000 to blow on a race car now. you must be selling some amazing blow...

[Billcriss]

Well the initial post was literally just about chase bays being a piece of crap. This quickly got out of hand because people are trying to trash my build for some reason. No my car isn't ready and at no point did I say it was. I have friends who are actively racing pro am ATM and winning. They are helping me with what I officially need to get where I want to be. I have seat time but not nearly what I should. Then again I never said I did. I'm building the car I've always wanted without spending 50k. If I was worried about money then I would have never drifted in the first place because everyone knows motorsports is a money pit.

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[RalliartRsX]

You got screwed by Chase Bays (this is my not surprised face).........now lets move on to the real story.....

#INB4PARTOUTx3$$$$$$$

:D

[Billcriss]

You got screwed by Chase Bays (this is my not surprised face).........now lets move on to the real story.....

#INB4PARTOUTx3$$$$$$$

:D
Correct. Chase Bays will never get my business again.

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[dorkidori_s13]

again, kid... you must be selling some amazing blow.

back on topic!

[Billcriss]

again, kid... you must be selling some amazing blow.
I wish. I drive an old ass truck and have a decent job and a cheap house payment. Aka all my money goes to my car.

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[RalliartRsX]

I wish. I drive an old ass truck and have a decent job and a cheap house payment. Aka all my money goes to my car.

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That will be your first and last mistake.......:-/

[KAT-PWR]

I love when i see people that claim to have 20k+ into their cars.....knowing i have maybe 10 in mine if that (including spare built engine and spare parts).

Bless you.

[SupaDoopa]

Rb25 swap is about 6-7k. I've got another 5k in suspension. Cage is 3500$ which is getting made in two weeks. Fuel system is about 1100$ wheels and tires 2400$

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You want to buy a sandwich? $200. $250 if you want cheese.

[1988montecarloss]

You want to buy a sandwich? $200. $250 if you want cheese.


ill add soda and fries for another $200

...but for real sorry you had to learn the hard way, i had only ever ordered a walbro 255 from them and had no issues with it but after seeing what other people have dealt with decided not to buy anything else from them again

[hanzbrady]

So just to update Chase Bays just posted on their Instagram about the bias valves being done.

[Matej]

If you are disappointed with Chase Bays now, just wait until you install that brake booster delete and die.

[Kylepaschke]

If you are disappointed with Chase Bays now, just wait until you install that brake booster delete and die.



THIS!!
I've been waiting for something to put in my signature for YEARS!

Thank you.
this is gold.



edit- its too many characters for a signature- but you could imagine if it wasn't

[!Zar!]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160928/55f50e78e3e09df2250834e00221ec3d.jpg

Why are you trippin off of a brake-booster delete being on backorder when your car looks like this?

[CamryOnBronze]

I didn't have much of an issue with receiving parts in a timely manner from Chase Bays when I used them years ago (at least I don't remember having that problem,) but I did have issues with the brake booster delete. After installation a number of the fittings leaked and it was a total mess. I ended up putting the Z32 master and OEM booster back in and making my own lines from scratch, which resulted in no leaks. This was 4 years ago now though so maybe the kit has been improved.

I may be wrong since I don't have any experience drifting, but wouldn't it be more beneficial to run a brake booster? I understand the desire to do everything at once when building a car like this, but like others have mentioned you would likely be better off start with something simple and improve the car as your skill level improves. Start with a stock S14 or something with a nice seat, differential, coilovers, and suspension arms. As you become comfortable with the car and your skill level improves, worry about adding more power and angle mods etc. My two cents- but again, I don't drift, lol.

You've learned a lesson everyone that joins Zilvia has learned- it's a fairly ruthless community. Now that the number of people using forums has dwindled drastically, the more hardened people are the only ones left. Use Zilvia for the valuable information that's found here and otherwise hold your cards close. You are free to spend your money and build your car as you please- there will always be people here to give you crap though, so keep that information to yourself if you can.

Regardless, good luck with the build. It sounds like you have friends that have been down this path and they will prove far more valuable than this forum. You were trying to do the community a service by letting them know about something you experienced, but sadly this is usually how it turns out.