Chase Bays

[Beejis60]

Originally Posted by MeSs

So, there seems to be almost only bad reviews here. Is it really this bad, or is it just that the people that's happy with their Chase Bays products that haven't posted their review?

I'm looking to buy a RB26DETT "Race" harness from them. But this thread makes me think twice about that.

When every review 'seems to be almost only bad reviews' I would say that yes, they really are that bad. Don't waste your time or money with chasegays.

[BlewByYou]

Originally Posted by MeSs

I'l wait for more reviews on the engine harnesses before placing my order.

I have there Full Tucked Brake Line Kit, Clutch Line, Rb25/26 Custom Harness all works Flawless. Never an Issue. I did wait a little but really wasn't that bad.

Alot of people wait till the last min to order a part then there sitting waiting for that one part to finish there build. Harness should be one of the very first purchases so when you get the engine installed and everything else purchased harness should be in and installed, Done!


90% of the bad feedback is from people that waited, I waited an didn't bitch why? bc it takes time its "Custom" not off the shelf! Most people that have issues with there product and not just chasebays products, they dont know what the hell there doing. They install it wrong and blame the manufacture they didnt make it right.. 99% of everything that leaves is tested. Ive seen people install wiring harness wrong like dude you just forced that clip on umm im pretty sure you just broke the connector! Yep.. Smh

Take your time and do it right the first time, If you dont know what you're doing ask someone. Pay someone to do it Right bc it saves money and time in the long run. Stop fucking off thinking you know what you're doing and just let a professional do it..

#Rant

[TurboSE]

I have to agree with BlewByYou 100%. I recently ordered Chasebays entire catalog for the 240sx including an RB26/AEM harness, clutch line, brake booster delete master cylinder, in-car brake lines, boost kit and tucked radiator.

I ordered during their sale at the end of September. I didn't expect to have my products in two weeks for a number of reasons...it was a sale, so they were probably flooded with orders. A custom harness isn't a quick project. SEMA was coming up. Then there were three major holidays. I received my radiator, brake lines and clutch line in about a week...turns out I clicked on the wrong clutch line and it had to be swapped out. Chasebays got me the correct clutch lines within a few days with no hassle. The rest of my order arrived New Year's Eve and everything looks amazing. I haven't had time to install my harness, but from first inspection, it (and the rest of my order) look top quality.

My only complaint with anything I've purchased from them is the radiator. The way it was displayed on the site and for the cost, I expected something a little more chassis specific. I had to make some tabs and spacers for the chassis. I also had a tab welded to the bottom of the radiator for support. My biggest hassle is the upper hose. I got the 16an version and after adding the appropriate fittings and a custom (shorter) upper water neck to the block there is no room for a filler of any type. I'm using Syko mounts, so the lower engine placement may have effected this. To add a fill point, I had to have a neck added to the driver's side tank.

Overall, I'm very happy with Chasebays products and service. I will update this post later if I run into any further issues.


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[rob_240]

ordered a harness on the black friday weekend and still waiting for it to come, called the beginning of january every time they say it will be shipped in a few days.

[DeCepTiCon]

So glad I came across this thread because this concluded my assessment of Chase Bays.

It has been a royal pain in the ass trying to get questions answered through their "excellent email support system". What is more amusing, the communications were directly with the owner Chase! This fucken company is a joke and surprise to see that they are still business with these types of ethics.

[ehp]

Originally Posted by DeCepTiCon

So glad I came across this thread because this concluded my assessment of Chase Bays.

It has been a royal pain in the ass trying to get questions answered through their "excellent email support system". What is more amusing, the communications were directly with the owner Chase! This fucken company is a joke and surprise to see that they are still business with these types of ethics.

their email support system is a joke indeed. always takes 1-2 days minimum to get a response and they always ask like 2-3 questions. that = 3-6 days PLUS the time of shipping to fix your problems. their parts are quality, but imo that doesnt justify them having no phone service and having such a shitty response rate.

[skrouse28rs]

I had bought one of Chase Bays products and emailed them with a question / problem I was having . They emailed me back within 1-2 days and told they would upgrade my product to a newer version for free . I sent the product back ( after having it for many months - probably 1 year ) and received the new product within 1 week. I cannot say enough about the good experience I have had with them. Sorry everyone else is having problems but they have been fantastic to me !

[WheelWhore]

^Hi Chase.



I have encountered more issues with his products then anyone elses. Just found another dissatisfied customer last night who was sent wiring diagrams to solve their fucked up S2K harness...

[winter]

Friend recently purchased their powersteering reservoir / line kit system and it professionally installed... still leaked.

[ehp]

purchased their power steering kit for 2jz, but they sent me a line thats not thick enough for the 2jz pump. tried wd 40 and silicon spray to help slide the line on but shit wont even budge. pretty sure they sent me a line for the ka24 or sr20. after my experience with their fuel line kit and power steering kit, i dont want to order anything with the name chasebays on it again.

[Mikester]

Weird. I think maybe KA/SR stuff is slightly better-engineered? I got the SR PS line and fitment was excellent & no leaks. However, can't say I'd blame anyone who has had one nightmare, or multiple bad experiences. Bummer.

[Aaronlee97]

Well I don't agree with the KA/SR stuff being better actually.

I purchased one of their KA harnesses with the milspec connector and everything and was very disappointed. It took them more than a month for me to get it first off, which wasn't really bad because I wasn't in dire need, and then when I got it some of the wires were mixed up. After hooking it up and everything the car started having more problems and to make a long story short I found multiple wires mixed up including injectors 2 and 3! When I contacted them about these issues they were very sluggish to respond and reluctant to actually help. The most they offered was generic assistance with wiring diagrams and basic troubleshooting advice even though I gave them detailed information with diagrams and pictures to show them what was going on.

Needless to say, I will not be purchasing from them again. A $1000 wiring harness should NOT have the kind of issues that this one did.

[angel mkiv]

Their email setup sucks and they didn't reply until a week or 2 later on simple tech questions..the s13 sr20 power steering kit was good in all but the install guide on their website was wrong and has a lot of typos and not really helpful..

[TurboSE]

I was also having email trouble with them so I decided to call..wrong..there is no number that actually gets you to a person. The recorded message tells you they don't accept calls. Not good service.

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[arlok]

Order a s14 power steering kit. I didn't like the customer service. No phone number and too slow to get back at me. Took me a month to get my item. But the quality is really good. The only problem is that the ps fluid leaks from the top of the reservoir.

[1sickS14]

Sounds like Mr. Chase needs to invest in a few staff members, in particular a technician to handle phone support and another for sales and customer relations.

[TurboSE]

Then how is the quality good arlok?

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[Fearell]

I know this is an older thread but I wanted to add my experience. I purchased their power steering kit and a wiring harness for an SR20. The harness looked beautiful but I had to rewire parts of it and it had a charging issue I had to figure out. The power steering kit started leaking about 6 months after installing it. I literally had to replace ever single line. I wish I had 4 hands so I could give this company 4 thumbs down.

[drfftn]

Move a old thread back up. Anyone have some recent experiences to share? I was going to go with chase bays but they don't seem too reliable atm. I'm not trying to sort out wiring problems when I've spent a grip buying a custom wiring harness. I'm probably going to go with speartech

[adicarlo]

I can +1 for speartech. Those guys definitely know there stuff and are the most capable people I've spoken to. Just expect $$$


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[Billcriss]

Hello everyone,

Normally I will give companies the benefit of the doubt in circumstances where my expectations are not met. In this case I will not hold my breath. Currently I am in the process of building my dream drift car and although I've had some complications, everything has appeared to work out. I decided to delete my brake booster on my 91 S13 because I'm not a fan of the appearance and I actually don't mind the feel of manual brakes. Chase bays appeared to be a very solid company except for the extremely high prices. Well I was wrong, although I can't provide details on the actually product (because I'm still waiting for it) I can say the customer service is horrible. To start they do NOT have a phone number. You have to continually get into email battles and pray that someone answers.

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[drfftn]

Originally Posted by Billcriss

Hello everyone,

Normally I will give companies the benefit of the doubt in circumstances where my expectations are not met. In this case I will not hold my breath. Currently I am in the process of building my dream drift car and although I've had some complications, everything has appeared to work out. I decided to delete my brake booster on my 91 S13 because I'm not a fan of the appearance and I actually don't mind the feel of manual brakes. Chase bays appeared to be a very solid company except for the extremely high prices. Well I was wrong, although I can't provide details on the actually product (because I'm still waiting for it) I can say the customer service is horrible. To start they do NOT have a phone number. You have to continually get into email battles and pray that someone answers.

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I'm in the same boat as you. I purchased a brake booster delete kit during their labor day sale. This Saturday will make a month since I've placed the order. I messaged them once through their site asking what the delay is, just to be told they're out of stock on the bias valves I think... No email though to say there even out of stock in the first place.

[Billcriss]

Originally Posted by drfftn

I'm in the same boat as you. I purchased a brake booster delete kit during their labor day sale. This Saturday will make a month since I've placed the order. I messaged them once through their site asking what the delay is, just to be told they're out of stock on the bias valves I think... No email though to say there even out of stock in the first place.

Yup same crap they pulled on me bro. I'm so freaking mad. I figured such a reputable company would have good customer service

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[k00laid83]

I have their brake booster delete and that turned out ok. The only issue I have is with their Power Steering Kit. Since day one it has not stopped leaking at the rack. They've sent me fittings but it's the same exact fittings that were originally provided. My next option is to buy a different fitting from Summit Racing and then weld up my own high pressure ps fitting using the oem piece. I'll never buy anything else from Chase Bays.

[dr_]

I took a chance on their brake line relocation kit. Expensive for what it is, and not nearly long enough to fit in the way they show in their video, routing under the car. Not a big deal, I just routed it where the hardlines were. If the lines don't leak etc, I'll be a happy customer.

[drfftn]

Originally Posted by dr_

I took a chance on their brake line relocation kit. Expensive for what it is, and not nearly long enough to fit in the way they show in their video, routing under the car. Not a big deal, I just routed it where the hardlines were. If the lines don't leak etc, I'll be a happy customer.

From what I've read on ps fittings is that no one makes them long enough to create a seal like the oem hard PS line does. Compare the OE and chase fittings and see how they compare.

Originally Posted by k00laid83

I have their brake booster delete and that turned out ok. The only issue I have is with their Power Steering Kit. Since day one it has not stopped leaking at the rack. They've sent me fittings but it's the same exact fittings that were originally provided. My next option is to buy a different fitting from Summit Racing and then weld up my own high pressure ps fitting using the oem piece. I'll never buy anything else from Chase Bays.

You're correct, the lines arn't long enough to route like the video suggest. I did what you did also and routed them in the stock location also.

I purchased the 300zx front and rear lines also and they failed to send me all the fittings i required. I did a lot of emailing back and forth to get the missing fitting.

[TheRealSy90]

I don't get why they can't make a damn fitting for the rack that seals like the oem hard line. Instead they provide a crap washer that will leak unless you somehow got the area on the rack machined perfectly flat, it wasn't designed to have a washer seal.

[hanzbrady]

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

I don't get why they can't make a damn fitting for the rack that seals like the oem hard line. Instead they provide a crap washer that will leak unless you somehow got the area on the rack machined perfectly flat, it wasn't designed to have a washer seal.

You could just be a cool guy and run a manual rack

[TheRealSy90]

Originally Posted by hanzbrady

You could just be a cool guy and run a manual rack

I just don't think even a properly de-powered rack (which is just greased) would ever feel the same as a true manual rack and pinion.

[hanzbrady]

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

I just don't think even a properly de-powered rack (which is just greased) would ever feel the same as a true manual rack and pinion.

My rack compared to my friends miata rack and all of my aircooled volkswagen racks feels quite similar. Granted I fully stripped it and machined the divider and packed it properly. Also all of the holes were welded air tight.

Anyways back to if you insist on having PS, you could always try welding an AN fitting to the rack itself.