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Myron Piatek · 07-13-2012, 03:29 PM

Jim,

I was able to "renew" my Altronics PerformAire contingency qualification for 2 years after the initial 3 year qualification from the purchase date. It costs quite a bit less than a new unit and may or may not include a software update. I'm not sure. I have had to remind them on a few occasions over the years, but always got paid. Their "Associate sponsor" status also may not pay at each race listed in the event categories. They seem to have an asterick (*) next to their name but don't recall what it means.

I know it's frustrating to have a perfectly working product but with a 3 year contingency life. But that's the way many companies have to do it in these economic times. Holley carbs has a 5 year limit with IHRA also. But you also can't always expect a company to pay for years and years on the same individual item. You pay $400+ for slicks, but they can wear out in a year or less and you have to buy another set. Nobody complains there. It's just the nature of some products as well as the abilities and marketing plans of some companies..

I'm thankful that we have companies that still do provide contingencies because many have fallen by the wayside. Then there is the abuse which is probably why we have to jump through some hoops because of a few bad apples.

07-13-2012, 03:29 PM	#5
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Anybody Else Had A Problem With...... Jim, I was able to "renew" my Altronics PerformAire contingency qualification for 2 years after the initial 3 year qualification from the purchase date. It costs quite a bit less than a new unit and may or may not include a software update. I'm not sure. I have had to remind them on a few occasions over the years, but always got paid. Their "Associate sponsor" status also may not pay at each race listed in the event categories. They seem to have an asterick (*) next to their name but don't recall what it means. I know it's frustrating to have a perfectly working product but with a 3 year contingency life. But that's the way many companies have to do it in these economic times. Holley carbs has a 5 year limit with IHRA also. But you also can't always expect a company to pay for years and years on the same individual item. You pay $400+ for slicks, but they can wear out in a year or less and you have to buy another set. Nobody complains there. It's just the nature of some products as well as the abilities and marketing plans of some companies.. I'm thankful that we have companies that still do provide contingencies because many have fallen by the wayside. Then there is the abuse which is probably why we have to jump through some hoops because of a few bad apples.