So I'm in the process of buying tools and parts for the time when I have to replace the clutch on my C5Z. I also noted that the driver's side engine mount is bad (another fine example of Pfadt products) so I need to replace those mounts as well.
I found a set that looked decent from Hinson Motor Sports and had good reviews, and decided to order them today. Also ordered a set of heat shields for them as being close to the headers I suppose they are a good thing to have. So I went to their website, read everything to make sure I was getting the ones I wanted, and placed the order, paying via PayPal. Everything went without incident, and I got the usual email notice that they have received the order. So I'm looking over that emailed invoice and see the following at the bottom of it:
Quote:
"FOR RACING PURPOSES ONLY. These competition parts are sold "as is" and without warranty of any kind. Purchaser acknowledges that the installation of these parts will cause his/her vehicle to be unable to be lawfully used on public highways and assumes all risks and expenses thereof. Buyer recognizes that motor racing is a dangerous sport and that participants therein incur and assume the risk of bodily injury, death, or property damage."
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Oh really? Putting their motor mounts on my car will cause it to be illegal for use on public roads? Hell, I don't acknowledge that AT ALL. And those parts are "as is" without any warranty of any kind?
Bullcrap with that! I fired off an email immediately and told them if that is the case, then cancel my order and refund my money.
Now I've heard good things about Hinson, and I believe I have purchased from them in the past, so this took me by surprise. I can't recall any other seller I have purchased automobile parts from ever making a disclaimer of that sort on the stuff they sell. But in any event, looks like I'm going to have to look for a PLAN B for the engine mounts for the Z.