Mixed bag from Fasttech

[chykensa]

Just received my last outstanding order for Fasttech today, and it's a mix of good and bad.

First up the goods - 3 x ali attie stands, black, and allows me to stand up atties to stop leaking - great little things to have!
Bag of Kyfun replacement screws for the deck, will undoubtedly come in handy.
A CD slot iPod holder for the van, will save my iPod sliding around on the dash when I'm listening to music on the road.

Now the bads - a Taifun GT 2 with AFC. The deck is awful, with the screws really loose, and the internal threads on the posts badly turned, so much so that it is impossible to get a .32mm coil to stay put. I gave up after ruining 2 coils, may give it another go tomorrow evening, but I think it will be consigned to the spares drawer. Really disappointed with this as my other Taifun, a GT v1 is a beast and is my dedicated Red Astaire machine, and I was looking forward to this new Taifun becoming my custard attie
Also got another Russian for the OH complete with Nano kit, but can't shift the PC section from one of the nano metal tank sections. I'm sure I can sort this but was hoping to get this set up for her tonight, so another disappointment.

Ah well, may just have to find a Taifun GT2 in the UK and use the other one for spares (apart from the deck of course!). Any suggestions from all you avid shoppers out there please!?

[jeffc]

chykensa I converted my V1 to V2 taifuns by using this base unit. www.fasttech.com/product/2047500

Worked out fine, both new deck unit were well made and all worked perfectly.

Hope this helps.

[tim]

Mar 21, 2015 23:46:56 GMT chykensa said:

Just received my last outstanding order for Fasttech today, and it's a mix of good and bad.

First up the goods - 3 x ali attie stands, black, and allows me to stand up atties to stop leaking - great little things to have!
Bag of Kyfun replacement screws for the deck, will undoubtedly come in handy.
A CD slot iPod holder for the van, will save my iPod sliding around on the dash when I'm listening to music on the road.

Now the bads - a Taifun GT 2 with AFC. The deck is awful, with the screws really loose, and the internal threads on the posts badly turned, so much so that it is impossible to get a .32mm coil to stay put. I gave up after ruining 2 coils, may give it another go tomorrow evening, but I think it will be consigned to the spares drawer. Really disappointed with this as my other Taifun, a GT v1 is a beast and is my dedicated Red Astaire machine, and I was looking forward to this new Taifun becoming my custard attie
Also got another Russian for the OH complete with Nano kit, but can't shift the PC section from one of the nano metal tank sections. I'm sure I can sort this but was hoping to get this set up for her tonight, so another disappointment.

Ah well, may just have to find a Taifun GT2 in the UK and use the other one for spares (apart from the deck of course!). Any suggestions from all you avid shoppers out there please!?

You have me worried now. Waiting for 2 GT 2's. Can the be used? Or are they destined for recycling?

[Bobsbeer]

You may just have got a bad one chykensa. I got a GTII from them a while back and it has been fine. The only problem I had was the glass tube. It wasn't flat on one end, so leaked if I put it in the wrong way round.

[djs]

Mar 22, 2015 0:21:10 GMT jeffc said:

chykensa I converted my V1 to V2 taifuns by using this base unit. www.fasttech.com/product/2047500

Worked out fine, both new deck unit were well made and all worked perfectly.

That's a find and a half jeffc

Maybe I'll get one and do the same... it's just for airflow - yes?

[jeffc]

djs Yes Dave it gives you AFC. The deck unit fits perfectly with the tank unit, smooth threads all round.

Must be among the best value I have purchased from Fasttech.

[Deleted]

Wanna gt2 base ss chykensa? I have 2 but doubt I'll ever use them

[chykensa]

PM incoming spikeyfridge!

[Greg]

Good old spikeyfridge, UK branch of FT customer services

[chykensa]

Mar 22, 2015 0:21:10 GMT jeffc said:

chykensa I converted my V1 to V2 taifuns by using this base unit. www.fasttech.com/product/2047500

Worked out fine, both new deck unit were well made and all worked perfectly.

Hope this helps.

Thanks jeffc, I have PM'ed spikeyfridge regarding her kind offer, but have ordered a base as you suggested as well. I can then convert my GT v1 to have AFC as well. Great link, thanks!

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Pmd you back!

[yourgurnard]

Mar 22, 2015 0:21:10 GMT jeffc said:

chykensa I converted my V1 to V2 taifuns by using this base unit. www.fasttech.com/product/2047500

Worked out fine, both new deck unit were well made and all worked perfectly.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for that!
I'll take a punt on one.....Seems to be some variations in quality tho', going by posts on FT forum...