My Designa Dubs experience

[Bronze MK1 Cab]

Richgit on the Club GTI forum was saying that he had problems with his 20 vt converstion by DD, the thread got deleted and everyone was warned not to slag them off as DD had made a compaint to Club GTI   

[topher]

But wasn't he running silly boost levels on the track and popped his head gasket ? Looks like the only changes Dizzie has made since the conversion were to ensure the engine didn't drop out
I have been impressed by some of DD's conversions, but then looking at this one just spoils my whole opinion, shame really.

[Bronze MK1 Cab]

But wasn't he running silly boost levels on the track and popped his head gasket ? Looks like the only changes Dizzie has made since the conversion were to ensure the engine didn't drop out
I have been impressed by some of DD's conversions, but then looking at this one just spoils my whole opinion, shame really.

People were talking about it for ages on there, some people reckoned that radiator was too small. I didn't get envolved as I know nothing about 20vt engine conversations or DD's workman ship 

[G6dub]

well this just shows DD workman ship, and would you use them?

Dizzie Gary has jsut sat here and gone through all your photot's he is shocked, he says so much so he doesn't know what to say!

A few comments from Gary he was laughing (cause couldn't beleive it was so bad) ?no wonder he coulnd't get it in gear with a clutch like that!
And as for the clip and ali lol what a bodge!
Clips next to each other different way around, if that was a normal person you would line them up and have them te same direction, everything they have done just looks a mess.

If DD complain to JV about this tread so be it, but no one is slagging them off, this is someone warning there friends about what could happen if you have a conversion done by them, and this is great cause it shows all the evedence with it!

In the past we have all seen neat conversions done by DD but I guess they have got like the rest and just do rush stuff andlike teh ?? signs!

[Hattie]

For future reference here are some tips when having work done at any garage, specialist or otherwise :

For complicated things like engine/dash swaps - get the planned programme of work, materials to be used, specification of parts etc. agreed IN WRITING before handing the car over. Otherwise it's your word against theirs. Verbal contracts may be legal but they are bloody hard work to prove in court.

If you think work has been done that puts your car in an UNROADWORTHY condition (which is a pretty small definition legally - mainly steering, tyres and brakes) report it to your local trading standards department and do not rectify the faults until they have seen the vehicle - photographs are not sufficient evidence. The same applies if you have bought a car (trade only) which has been misdescribed - don't fix anything before reporting it. 

If you feel work has not been done to an acceptable standard, you have statutory rights under the Sale of Goods and Services Act but again, DO NOT FIX THINGS - you should give the trader opportunity to put things right first.

Any kind of complaint is almost always better done in writing - keep a copy of letters.

If any of you ever need any help on how to complain effectively - give me a shout, it's my job.

Hattie

[topher]

If any of you ever need any help on how to complain effectively - give me a shout, it's my job.

It's every woman's perogative job

*topher makes a sharp exit*

[Hattie]

Bad Topher! You know perfectly well it really is my job!

[Bronze MK1 Cab]

well this just shows DD workman ship, and would you use them?

Dizzie Gary has jsut sat here and gone through all your photot's he is shocked, he says so much so he doesn't know what to say!

A few comments from Gary he was laughing (cause couldn't beleive it was so bad) ?no wonder he coulnd't get it in gear with a clutch like that!
And as for the clip and ali lol what a bodge!
Clips next to each other different way around, if that was a normal person you would line them up and have them te same direction, everything they have done just looks a mess.

If DD complain to JV about this tread so be it, but no one is slagging them off, this is someone warning there friends about what could happen if you have a conversion done by them, and this is great cause it shows all the evedence with it!

In the past we have all seen neat conversions done by DD but I guess they have got like the rest and just do rush stuff andlike teh ?? signs!

I just had a really good look through those pics and I see what you mean   

[Dizzie]

Rich's car overheated and blew the gasket. he wasn't running anymore boost than the most turned of the current 20v's.

Claire, I still have problems getting it into gear. I'm going to adjust the clutch a bit and see if that helps.

the same thread was posted on club GTi at the same time. views aren't much better over there. I said that the engine looked like it was out of a scrapyard and someone commented on them not having to clean it up to be like new, but it would of gone along way to their workmanship.

thanks for all the support guys and gals.

you've seen the current pics so things aren't all THAT bad. just little things that could of been done better and needed another hour to tidy up and finish the job.

[Danr]

Just out of intrest what prices were everywhere else chargin i know dubsport want about 6k if your using the tt engine and i think golfnutz have stopped doin transplants, what bhp are you gettin out of it now, did they give u a dyno to show what your gettin?