Well, 3-1/2 weeks ago i spoke with an ADA rep and was told to go with the 38cc's for this altitude im at.He said i would see somewere around 140psi.
I bought them and installed them.I came up with 127psi.I went out and bought a Snap-on guage instead of my other one.Ran the boat Sunday and when i got home i checked the compression with the new guage.128psi.Only 1 lb off from the other guage.Called ADA's tech and told him the results and he said he would exchange them for the 35's.He got them back today(thursday),and said they cant take them back because they are used.In the first place,it was ADA that told me what domes to get.They were wrong! Im not happy about it.They are making me buy another set.What a way to earn customers! Sorry Riva for not buying your head.Yeah, the head is nice and makes power,but the rest of the B-S they can have! Another hard and costly lesson for me. Why should i suffer from their mistakes? They must like blind targets.Hope they enjoy thier extra cash they took from me because it will never happen again!
BTW, im selling the 38cc's on my other post.

That totally stinks!

I emailed ADA (a few times) with questions about some content on there website, and NEVER got an email back. That is one of the main reasons I dumped the expensive ADA Head and went with the Riva/R&D Head. Screw em.

are you doing the compression test hot or cold and are you holding the throttle open?

Are you removing only one spark plug at the time???

Cold with all 3 plugs out and throttle WO.Also tried it with 1 plug out.

BTW, good pics Stewert!

Am i better off going to a different head? I don't want to deal with these people anymore.

WW

Did you see a difference between 1 plug out and all 3 out?? I never have.

Joe

You could could just keep the domes. If you ever decide to go wave jumping or ride at lower altitude 35cc domes are going to put you in race gas territory....you'll need more than super unleaded.

Hydroman, didn't see any difference.Having all 3 out just spins it faster i guess.It easier on the starter and battery.

[ 08-08-2002: Message edited by: Water Woody ]

That sucks especially because they could just melt them down and reuse the material. Yes some labor was involved but not a lot, a machine did all the work accept for grinding the size on them. They make nice products BUT customer service is #1! Now, if Riva sent them to you and you where not satisfied then they would have exchanged them. Riva’s customer service is for the most part pretty good. Yes I have had problems but they have ALWAYS been resolved. Pro Tec is like ADA once its used regardless if you are satisfied or not, its yours. With the mark up in this sh*t they should ALL stand behind there products. I am not saying after a month or two of use but if is with in a few day’s of delivery then they should at least exchange it for you. It’s quite obvious that after 3 year’s of production and no brackets for triples or stingers that ADA is not willing to work with any of us. We are only talking about two manufactures of triples and two for stingers. I agree phuck em! Riva pro series are sweet and work with and exhaust combo. Gee I wonder why Riva keeps getting bigger and bigger and the rest have platitude(sp?) out or are fading away.

Riva keep up the good work.

You know, with all the money i spent with ADA so far,i could have got the Riva Pro Head and im sorry i didn't.Riva!,ya wanna buy an ADA cheap?LOL...Another hard lesson.Like i said earlier,the ADA head is a great piece.Its the people that make it bad not the product.I sure hope this helps someone who is thinking about going with ADA.Its great, just dont talk to the sales people!Would everyone keep their ears open for someone looking for my 38cc's? Thanks guys!

[ 08-08-2002: Message edited by: Water Woody ]

What are you asking for the 38's???

$100.00 and ill ship.

Streak, you got mail.

Water Woody,
I think everyone knows the feeling of being screwed by a non-caring company. It sounds like you found one!

However, you are now the "proud" owner of the head. I would agree with JetEd's solution. Just keep the domes. If/When you go to the ocean, you will need the lower compression JUST to use 93 or greater octane anyway. It will all work out.

Consider it a lesson learned, a company not to use or recommend, and above all, enjoy your ski.

Thanks Mark and everyone 4 da help and added confidence! Im glad ADA used vasaline but they didn't need to throw gravel in it !!!!....

I have to admit, the longer I am in the mod game, the more I like the way Riva does their thang...

Jerrett, i look at it this way,i already saved myself tones of money just by being on this forum and listening to the people on here.This is my contribution to all by posting this issue from ADA.Hope it saves someone the hassle that ive been through so noone else goes through it.
Im not saying that im a better person or more knowledgeable than the ADA reps they have there, but at least i made it past the 3rd grade! DAMNIT!!! They make me mad........ If 2 people turned away business from ADA then i got them back! NANNY-NANNY-NANNY......