Add me to the list. I agree with what Robert said.  If I were to deal with them again, I'd use an escrow agent.  Once Performance had my money, they stopped returning calls and emails.



> To: lml@lancaironline.net
> Date: Sat, 9 May 2009 17:18:06 -0400
> From: lancair-esp@ustek.com
> Subject: [LML] Re: Performance Engines
>
> Bill,
>
> Yes I feel your pain, as have others who dealt with Performance. After
> going through the same mess that you are experiencing, I would have to
> say that actually Ron et al are not crooks. REALLY crappy business
> people perhaps but not crooks. I expect you will get your engine and
> exhaust and it will work fine. Mine was missing a few small parts but
> we got that sorted out. Mine came with a bent oil pressure relief valve
> but Mark Mahnke diagnosed that. Then the engine ran fine until a valve
> seat broke and sent compression to zero. Performance said to send it
> back and they would turn it in 2 or 3 days. The 2-3 days turned into a
> month, but I got it back and she runs as sweet as ever. And a no-charge
> repair.
>
> I suggest that you start posting complaints on all the builders web
> sites and ask those members to send Performance a note asking for them
> to make good on their promise. If you are not a member then find a
> buddy who is. When Ron and Stuart starts to get e-mails from builders
> all over the country, Performance will take the time, move your project
> up in priority, and get it done. It worked for me.
>
> Robert M. Simon
> ES-P N301ES
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill [mailto:n5zq@verizon.net]
> Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 8:01 AM
> To: lml@lancaironline.net
> Subject: Performance Engines
> . . . I bought and paid for a Performance Engines IO-550 engine, exhaust
> system, MT propeller and govenor. . . . Over a year later, no parts and
> no explanation as to why. . . .
>
>
>
>
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