[matt13421342]

I've always tried to support the site when I can. Even though buying parts from Stoddard is often easier and faster, I use this forum so I feel it's good practice to spend your money here. This is why I decided to order a new accelerator pedal from Pelican. I searched for the pedal using the part number from my old unit and found it. Under brand it said OEM, which is what I wanted so I ordered it. The pedal arrived and it's an average-quality reproduction, no part number at all. I called Pelican and they said that OEM doesn't mean original part, but that the part is made at the same factory as the original. He said the pedal was made at the same place the factory uses but is less expensive because it's not technically a Porsche part. Huh? I'd LOVE to see that substantiated. Something tells me Porsche wouldn't allow a factory they are using to make replacement parts to knock a few off on the side for extra profit.

Looking around the site I found a number of similarly misleading parts. This is a serious low for Pelican Parts. Had they said on the web page that the part is an aftermarket replacement of good quality, would they sell less? Probably. But the people who are willing to use a Chinese part to save money would do it without the shroud of lies currently in effect. People like me who want an original part don't want the Chinese crap no matter how cheap. And I REALLY don't want to be tricked into buying it.

If you're ordering from Pelican, beware. You may think you know where your part is coming from but the truth may be a few layers buried.