Official EK statement - Nickel Plating Issues

[Phatboy69]

Ok the b5 s4 is the bi turbo model you n00b which i made that clear in my first post, but you said the NEW s4 which here in the US is a supercharged motor. Thanks ! Yes i know im right .. You can easily find the b5s4s rolling around for under 20k , i know this cuz i was planning to build a 9 second twin turbo FYI once i found a rolling shell SO yes i know my facts, maybe you need to learn on how to make sense and speak english here buddy I am completely chilled but for you to come on here and talk ish about the mods and community is not right and i will stand up for that cuz thats how i learned everything from here.. Im only 28 years old, so i only got the 10 years under my belt but i know for a fact ill put your a$$ right into place , and yes your right there is no need for this discussion as i have officially called you out and you have nothing to say. AGAIN this thread is about EKs statement , not your hobby nor for you to attack people as you have in earlier posts, and i clearly made it clear i am getting at you cuz of the way your coming off to everyone here . What facts are you talking about? If you know facts why dont you show me your conducted tests ? Where are your facts troll ? I am stating what i have personally run in my loop, which are facts, but where are your facts?

I said "a" New not "the" New, i never ment the new one as it is only 18month old anyway. I said i had it for 7 years... anyway we digress...

Nice tough boy attitude but you dont scare me.

Lets examine the facts shall we...
1. There is something eating the nickel plating on EK blocks and other MFs are not effected
2. The forums erupted with accusations that EK were going to leave the customer high and dry and that they were trying to cover up a faulty product
3. EK told the community here and many forums globally that they were looking into it for the cause
4. EK did both internal and external independent testing as promised
6. They found that there is no evidence of reported flaking in all their samples
7. Problems have only been identified in products used in US and Australia
8. This issue is perplexing to them that it has only effected US & AU customers and the same products are shipped everywhere from the same manufacturing plant
9. The use of copper sulphate in loops and possible silver and other combinations of additives and other inherit metals in loops is causing an electrical charge to form in the loop and strip (galvanize) the plating
10. There have been reported cases of brand new unused blocks having defects - these defects are different from this reported corrosive issue but may in MY opinion possibly contribute to the issues.
11. EK have given clear RMA instructions that they WILL replace all affected customers products for a short period of time
12. EK have not stated that they have a plating issue and that it is an effect of the fluids and additives used by customers
13. EK are continuing to examine the issue and will further advise as information comes to hand
14. I am sharing an opinion that EK have done the right thing by the customer by replacing products despite the users use and so called "industry practice" of silver coils and additives in distilled water
15. I am being attacked for sharing this opinion
16. I am an EK user and I am concerned too, I have several nickel products in use for 12 months with no issue using premix thermaltake that i was bashed for using
17. I agree that EK could have handled this better
18. The "customers" complaining the loudest are not personally affected by this and are seeking to bignote themselves and try bully others because they have been around longer
19. EK have done a lot for the hobby that we extremist all enjoy so much and brought many great products to market
20. The bashers are not helping EK fix the problem and are doing brand damage and scaring existing and potential WC converts back to Air cooling, not just effecting EKs brand but others too
21. Ill say it again. EK could have handled this better but they at least offered a scientific evaluation and RMA replacement program
22. I have not personally attacked anyone, and I sincerely apologise if anyone has mistaken my comments for a personal attack

BTW the car conversation diverted a lot from my original comment about DIY coolants and if you would risk putting a self made concoction into an expensive car radiator. Im not talking about premade antifreeze, im talking about adding you own chemicals... no you just wouldnt do it would you? Any how thats how the topic of cars and modding came together and I was just defending my knowledge of such things.