I ordered a AF/X UDP from howellautomotive.com on the 26th of this month, it says that it usually ships in 24 hours. When i go to check the order status it says

Order Status-order process on hold.

How long does it usually take? Has there ever been any known disappointmenst with them? Im just a lil anxious lol.

eX-Drivers


"Eclipse tuners are a strange sort. They don't like talking about wings or color-matching side skirts and interiors. Eclipse tuners are performance-obsessed sleeper fanatics who dream only about downpipes, exhuast gases, and wastegates. Their cars aren't pretty, but have the ability to spank you silly on the highway. In other words, Eclipse tuners write checks their cars can cash. Mention the word "chrome" and they might drop a boot to your skull" -SuperStreet

My Wiki page- http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=99Blackclipse

I know a lot of people have had to wait a long time for parts from them. IDK if any of them ever actually didn't receive their products.

These are all several years old, but...
http://forums.2gnt.com/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=36&topic_id=237&mode=full

I contributed to the Wiki!
EVO IX - just a really expensive boost gauge and a K&N air filter
96 Eclipse RS -awaiting registration and inspection
95 Eclipse GS - parts car
Mods/Profile - http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=cs82685

Only complaint ever about Howell is having to wait a long time for parts to get delivered. Aside from that Gary is a great guy and they are always there when you call during buisness hours. if you have a problem with a part you recieved they will do what ever they have to make it right, but again they are really slow in processing orders so....

-Kevin

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95 Eclipse RS - Rolled
96 Eclipse GS - Traded
95 Eclipse GSX- Sold
01 Blazer LS 4.3/5spd dropped and clean DD
88 Camaro RS 361 CID with a 6spd and a bar 10 second street car on motor.

i bought a coilpack from them. a month or so later it developed a crack in the insulation and electrocuted me. they basically told me to fuck off and that i must've broken it myself.

-marc

i been wateing for my 2.2 stroker kit for 8 weeks. i gave them a call and they said they dont even have the parts yet to send to me. still wateing.

384hp and 344tq that is all....

I've always received the products I have ordered from Howell. I don't usually receive them in a timely manner though. If I need something in a hurry I'll usually get it someplace else, but if I'm not in a hurry to get it then I'll order from Howell.


Gary's a good guy, like they said above, but don't let his Phone operators give you the run-around. I've been told, "it's shipping today", so many times when it wasn't true that you wouldn't believe. You'll get your items, just not right away sometimes.

'99gs with some "T": -HRC 20g-FMIC-Portfueler-500cc secondaries-stock primaries-Walbro 255lph fuel pump-p&p intake manifold, p&p head-5 angle valve job-Crane #14 cams-Fidanza adjustable cam gears-PT Cruiser lash adjusters and followers-Crane valve springs-ARP head studs-Built bottom end-JE 8.6 forged pistons-Eagle H-beam rods-Clevite bearings-Total Seal piston rings-Melling oil pump-solid front engine mount (XtremeRS-Matt)-prothane side and rear inserts-Fluidyne radiator-F-A-L slim fans-Thermal R&D 3" cat-back exhaust-HRC eliminator 3" dp-3" hi-flow cat-Greddy type RS bov-Greddy profec B spec-2 electronic boost controller-MSD DIS-2 programmable ignition-Optima red top (in trunk)-Zeitronix Zt-2 wideband A/F meter/datalogger-Greddy gauges: 60mm p/h: boost,egt,a/f- 52mm: oil pressure, fuel pressure-Nology Hot wires-Denso plugs-Missing Link-Eibach pro-kit springs-KYB AGX adjustable shocks-18" Falken Torque 5 (gunmetal)-Falken Ziex 512 225-40-18-empty wallet : (

to do list: brakes, paint, interior


http://www.cardomain.com/ride/570859

i dont know why i try and order from them. they are the rudest people ever. dont even know what parts they have shipped, or if they are even shipped, and dont even try getting tracking numbers. who knows where the parts i ordered are. they treat you like your a fucking retard if you call them to ask where your stuff is at. and then they are surprised when you ask if they are going to ship your stuff anytime soon.


i wish we had another supplyer of 420a parts like them, that actually cared.

Ive ordered the underdrive pulley too, and they havent sent it, it has been over 3 months??.

eX-Drivers


"Eclipse tuners are a strange sort. They don't like talking about wings or color-matching side skirts and interiors. Eclipse tuners are performance-obsessed sleeper fanatics who dream only about downpipes, exhuast gases, and wastegates. Their cars aren't pretty, but have the ability to spank you silly on the highway. In other words, Eclipse tuners write checks their cars can cash. Mention the word "chrome" and they might drop a boot to your skull" -SuperStreet

My Wiki page- http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=99Blackclipse

I just got my money back from these ass-clowns after a month and a half of waiting. I called him today to ask about it, he said "Oh the machine shop is getting new equipment, your part will go in after that" I proceed to ask when that will be, he doesnt know. Ask him further questions, he hangs up on me. Get my mom to call (money was in her account) hangs up on her. Get my DAD to call, hangs up as soon as he says the order. My mom calls back, threatens to file a dispute, call BBB, guy says fuck off, hangs up, and not 3 minutes later I have an Email saying HA sent me $154.84.

Lesson learned, dont buy AF/X UDP from howell automotive. I will NEVER buy anything from them again.

95 Eclipse GS: 10.5:1, Crower 2's and MSII
186 WHP - 150 WTQ
14.697 @ 93.85 MPH......Gone, but not forgotten
99 420A Avenger: Given to my sister
99 GS OZ: Sold
03 Evo 8: Family Car with balls

I loled when i read this post.

I ordered a set of Booger Bushings for my Neon two years ago, took TWO months to get them.

Never again will I give ANY money to Howell. Unless they release a 98 ecu and can prove that it will ship that day.

you know i really feel lucky when i hear all of your guys bad time/taking forever to receive. i ordered cams from them and i got it like 2-3 weeks later.

Car Status: P0140 o2 circuit number bank 1 sensor 2 Cel. Ill fix it tomorow lol.

Estimated mileage on engine: 15,xxx

well I think I have got all of you beat. I had to wait almost exactly a year for my 2.2l long block.

03 350Z
19"Volk GT-S, Greddy Twin Turbo, Greddy Exhaust
96 GS MT
S16g, Portfueler
Howell 2.2 Stroker

lol. There have been some loooooooong posts about them from years back. I'm sure some of you guys know what i'm talking about.

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Matt D.
'06 Evo IX SE
'98 RS-T 13.8 @ 106.1

Incompetent Asshats.



"And I say, 'Hey, Lama, hey, how about a little something, you know, for the effort, you know.' And he says, 'Oh, uh, there won't be any money, but when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness.' So I got that goin' for me, which is nice."

I know this thread is old but I just have to add my piece. I ordered a AF/x UDP from HOWELL AUTOMOTIVE on 4-9-08 (APRIL)and to present date (JULY 31), still have not received it. The first time I called about it (back in May) he said it was shipped last tuesday... sweet. Well I wait another week and its still not here. Call again and said it was back ordered and would not give me a est. date on when it would ship. So I call again, this time talking to the AF/x manufacturing plant manager and he said that their machine shop has been closed down and were unable to make my pulley!! Shitty, cause on the site it says shipped withen 24 hours!!

All in all, if you ABSOLUTELY have to order from them, call first to make sure it is in stock. If not take your business elsewhere from these liars / scammers.

-RedBarren
1995 Eclipse RS

I ordered an uderdrive pulley too, it took about 2-3 months to get to me. Im not even gonna say anything about concept illusions*