Alpha Turbo vs Hahn Turbo

I was not part of the Hahn Group Buy, having bought my turbo back in late 2016, but I didn't get around to installing it until mid-2017. Primarily due to my concerns about screwing things up and only proceeding when I was sure I was doing things properly (plus I got really lazy and experienced some spells where I just didn't feel like going outside to do anything), I then took 7 months to get my turbo install completed. Once I finally got the install started, realized I had either lost some parts or never got them and contacted Hahn, offering to pay since I couldn't prove I hadn't lost them, btu he shipped the missing parts to me at no extra charge.
Yes, he had some problems trying to get the Group Buy fulfilled and folks have hit him pretty hard about it. I found reading all of the complaints embarrassing because the Group Buy problems he ran into were so different from my experience.
He had started planning a move to Daytona Beach in hopes of getting access to more qualified employees and most, if not all of his staff jumped ship, leaving him with a problem getting the orders fulfilled. He has an extensive background with the motor used in the Slingshot and his turbo kits offer the best bang for your buck in terms of what you get for your money, at least as far as his basic turbo kits w/o the fancier options such as the new intake manifold and port fuler options are concerned..
I certainly hope that once he finally completes the move to Daytona Beach and gets everything setup that he will be able to restore his reputation here on the forum. I know I've been happy with my Hahn turbo setup!

Orangeman said:

No ........
As far as what has been said a liar is a liar and I guess for some its easy to lie to people thousands of miles away, even if you already have their money..... the truth is very simple and all over the forums, all you need to do is not be a fan boy and take an honest look around .....
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I admit to being a "fan" as I am a satisfied Hahn customer. I feel I have also been critical, if not embarrassed on behalf of the Group Buy customers, of Hahn's performance in handling the Group Buy.
Before I retired, when given a task, after considering how to do that task, I always went back to my boss and explained what I thought he wanted me to do and how I intended to do it. This eliminated any misunderstandings/unclear expectations. If I then ran into a problem that could impact completion of the task, I immediately conveyed that info to my boss. This made him aware of any potential complications and allowed him to adjust the task or provide additional guidance. End result - nobody got blindsided. To me, Hahn's biggest failure comes down to terrible communications. Had he simply admitted he had encountered some problems and would not be able to deliver as quickly as promised, most people would have accepted that.
Admittedly, as a Hahn customer, it is in my interests for him to stay in business. At the same time, since the Group Buy debacle, when I have posted about Hahn turbo kits as a possible option for Slingshot owners, I believe I have usually also referenced the Group Buy problems, so my support can't really be considered all-out fan-boy.
Whether or not people are happy with how he handled this very unfortunate situation, at least he didn't just disappear from the market and leave customers hanging without any resolution. I can definitely understand why people are unhappy with how the Group Buy went, but given the quality of his product overall (and assuming he can continue improving his new intake manifold and port fueler options) I do hope he can rebuild his reputation and continue supporting the Slingshot.