Summit Racing EquipmentReviews of summitracing.com

Living in New Zealand it is always a concern purchasing items from over seas as its a long way away and returning items can be a long drawn out hassle. Summit racing got my Alternator to me quick smart and of coarse having it delivered to our family business in New Zealand helps. I read reviews were Summit customers lost their items when sent to a private address. Online the item was listed as fitting my 1960 Buick Electra 225. I knew being a right hand drive would pose problems with the battery and Generator light terminal wires being the wrong way around. But that was the least of my problems. I required the Alternator dequised as a Generator which Summit racing supply. But it needed to fit. The measurements appeared to be correct online. But it was to long and too wide to fit in the orginal mounting brackets for the orginal Generator cavity and it did not work as it rubbed on the bracket. Nothing lined up also the Electra 225 have a twin a double pully on the Generator/ Alternator shaft as it has two belts. If I lived in the US I would of returned it. Fortunately a local engineer was able to make modifications to make it fit as per the photo in the engine bay. The Alternator is charging well and I am totally stoked. I actually purchased an after market Generator FVP 9005 from Rock Autos to replace my orginal Generator that had lasted over 60 years. That FVP Generator lasted only 7 months. I'm very confident the Powermaster 82051 will last me many more years. I purchased my B60 in 1980 when I was 18 years old and I have no intention of selling it so I will be surprised if the Alternator does not see me out. Thanks Summit for supplying me a good quality Alternator. If I had of only known they also do the shorter Generator case part PWM 82111 it would of gone straight in I am sure?

Bit of a mixed bag with Summit, they do try and help and my contact with customer service has been good, even if they don't initially understand my request. I get the feeling there isnt too much technical knowledge there. But they try their best. I've had the wrong parts even though the part number is confirmed for the car. I really don't understand why I have to 'call' to place some orders especially as I'm paying 100%, its not as if I don't pay until shipped. Also they wouldnt tell me the shipping cost until they recieved the goods into the warehouse, which is utter madness when your half way around the world. I need to know. Reading the reviews its a shame, I'm really sure Summit could be head and shoulders above the rest with just a little work.

Very professional. Highly recommened

Working with since more than 30 years. Reliable company, trustworthy, good customer service.

I have spent a lot of money with this company. The only gripe I have is that it is hard to find things on their site. Search engine is so-so. They are good at what they go and I never had an issue.