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10-02-13, 02:05 PM
#47
Happy to report Sewell is handling the problem very well; I e-mailed them around noon and they e-mailed me this afternoon stating they're sending out replacements; they've also e-mailed me a return shipping label.
Nevertheless; yes, after receiving these and feeling the weight / quality of them, etc., $200 is steep, but hopefully they will make a big impact when installed. I like these subtle modifications that go unrecognized by commoners; debadging and 50% tints, included.
Nevertheless; yes, after receiving these and feeling the weight / quality of them, etc., $200 is steep, but hopefully they will make a big impact when installed. I like these subtle modifications that go unrecognized by commoners; debadging and 50% tints, included.
10-03-13, 01:08 PM
#48
I am thinking of ordering the just front grille emblem by itself. Can you explain how to get the cover off under the hood, such as the 2nd pic in the OP? I see there are two screws that come off, then a bunch of plastic lock-in-place plugs. How do I get those loose w/o breaking them?
10-04-13, 05:48 AM
#49
I am thinking of ordering the just front grille emblem by itself. Can you explain how to get the cover off under the hood, such as the 2nd pic in the OP? I see there are two screws that come off, then a bunch of plastic lock-in-place plugs. How do I get those loose w/o breaking them?
10-04-13, 05:11 PM
#50
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10-05-13, 10:24 AM
#51
WTF, the new, replacement emblems came with similar, but marginally better hairline scratches / scuff marks. I'm sort of really pissed. Those of you who bought black pearl emblems from Sewell already, did you ever notice same!? Why can't they get this right?
10-05-13, 11:56 AM
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I found these license plate frames in black pearl for my UW F-sport: They match the black pearl emblems from Sewell.
The frames are the Ultra Z model from here:
http://www.jewelryforcars.com/Frames...duct_make.aspx
They are plated zinc alloy and very high quality.
The frames are the Ultra Z model from here:
http://www.jewelryforcars.com/Frames...duct_make.aspx
They are plated zinc alloy and very high quality.
10-05-13, 04:32 PM
#53
I spoke with someone from Sewell. He said they're likely like this because they do not come from the manufacturer with protective plastic and are stored in a draw. So he says it’s either from shipping from the manufacturer to them or from their storage or from shipping from them to me. He made it like he hasn't dealt with this problem before, that he'd have to look through the draw one by one, which would take time, etc. and that no one's been as particular as me, but that'd he do so. He was nice about it, but I find this strange. So let's see. Would’ve thought they would've taken the time to ensure they were sending out a pristine set the second time... 
So no one who's bought from Sewell has had this problem?
So no one who's bought from Sewell has had this problem?
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10-06-13, 02:41 PM
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So I spoke with someone from Sewell. He said they're likely all like this because they do not come from the manufacturer with protective plastic and are stored in a draw. So he says whether it’s from shipping from the manufacturer to them or from their storage or from shipping from them to me, it may be occurring due to same. He made it like he hasn't dealt with this problem before, that he'd have to look through the draw one by one, which would take time, etc. and that no one's been as particular as me, but that'd he do so. Strange, even though he was nice about it. So let's see. Would’ve thought they would've taken the time to ensure they were sending out a pristine set the second go around...
So no one who's bought from Sewell has had this problem?
So no one who's bought from Sewell has had this problem?
10-07-13, 12:28 PM
#56
Latest with Sewell is that they want me to return the emblems for a full refund.
They say they don't know how to accommodate me and it may be a perception problem, as they plan to sell the emblems I'm having issue with as new when they get them back!
I'm disappointed because I wanted the black pearl emblems, but don't want to put something less than pristine on my new car.
Any other suggestions / recommendations?
They say they don't know how to accommodate me and it may be a perception problem, as they plan to sell the emblems I'm having issue with as new when they get them back!
I'm disappointed because I wanted the black pearl emblems, but don't want to put something less than pristine on my new car.
Any other suggestions / recommendations?
Last edited by dbs600; 10-07-13 at 04:57 PM.
10-07-13, 01:15 PM
#58
Person I spoke with was nice and seems to have done all he can (stating the second set he sent me came directly from the fabricator), but he just left it up to me; whether or not I want to return them...
Last edited by dbs600; 10-07-13 at 04:58 PM.
10-07-13, 03:55 PM
#59
Latest with Sewell is that they want me to return the emblems for a full refund.
They say they do not know how to accommodate me and that it may be a perception problem, where they plan to sell the emblems I'm having issue with as new again when they get them back!
I'm disappointed because I wanted the black pearl emblems, but don't want to put something less than pristine on my new car...
Any other suggestions / recommendations?
Confused!
They say they do not know how to accommodate me and that it may be a perception problem, where they plan to sell the emblems I'm having issue with as new again when they get them back!
I'm disappointed because I wanted the black pearl emblems, but don't want to put something less than pristine on my new car...
Any other suggestions / recommendations?
Confused!
Last edited by G8rGirl; 10-07-13 at 04:12 PM.
10-10-13, 02:31 PM
#60
How did you remove the engine bay cover on top of the front grille?
Would a screw driver be sufficient?
I see a ton of black plastic caps; do I pop them off and there are screws beneath?
Thanks!
Would a screw driver be sufficient?
I see a ton of black plastic caps; do I pop them off and there are screws beneath?
Thanks!
Last edited by dbs600; 10-10-13 at 02:34 PM.
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