APC is GARBAGE!!! (rant)

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APC is GARBAGE!!! (rant)

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as said in the subject.. APC can kiss my @$$! i bought some of their "7 series fog lights" that have halo rings around them (approx. 2.75" wide) and you're suposed to be able to changed the color of the rings by the push of a button (7 colors to choose from!)... NOT!

well i hooked em all up, only to find that the "halos" do not light up. there are small LED's at the bottom of the rings, that are multicolored when you hit the switch. the switch doesnt change the rings' colors.. but i do see 7 colors. :( seriously disapointed.. so this is just a rant about how disgusting APC is, and that i will never buy another cheap*** product from them!
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that sucks sam, how much were they?
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lol that sucks, i dont know why someone would actually buy cheap ****? if its cheap it aint right
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$60... lol i know that's expensive, but they looked perfect for my headlights (i was gonna use them next to my projectors, since they had the rings too).. perfect size, and if they WORKED as they were suposed to!!!then i would have installed em! :mad: pieces of crap i tell ya.. but hey, now i know :shrug:
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I never saw a single item that was worth a penny that came from apc..total garbage if you ask me
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Can't you exchange them for working ones? Especially if it had missing hardware?
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Originally posted by babyblueMX3:
I never saw a single item that was worth a penny that came from apc..total garbage if you ask me
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that sux big time sam.
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About a year ago NHTSA ordered a recall on some of their tailights and fined them $750,000. Sorry Sam for your experience, but that's why from now on I am sure you will buy from a trusted name. Optilux makes some fog lights with a halo. At least they are somewhat associalted with Hella. Still cheap quality stuff.
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lol i have learned my lesson :D
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APC = Another Piece of Crap
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APC= All parts crappy
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So that means you ripped the sticker off your windshield, right? :laugh:
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Originally posted by babyblueMX3:
I never saw a single item that was worth a penny that came from apc..total garbage if you ask me
APC Stering Wheels are good, their actually made by GT (grant) and distributed under APC's name for a cheaper price.
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i would never trust a company that specialises in surge bars and battery backup systems to do car products and accessories ;)

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