Too much amp output

Ok, I'm not sure on the setup they did on my car, hopefully I will find that out today to find out if this was a shop error or not. I'm not sure how strict the liability would be on the shop since I brought my own alternator and not a store purchased one in. And no, I didn't sign any waiver, though I personally feel at fault for driving it I guess even with the warning.

As for Alterstart, I got in contact with them already and they said it should have a regulator on it, so if the alternator was put in correctly, should I pursue them for the damages or still the shop? (Assuming there is anything more than the battery being fried, because I'll eat that well enough to just get a running car again.)

Ok update on this situation:

Getting my old alt put back in today so I have a freaking car again. *sigh* I asked them to check over the wiring instructions Alterstart gave me with the alternator. The only thing slightly off he said was that he used the new 4 Gauge cable with the old (6 or 8 Gauge I'd guess) as well. Like both connected to the alternator and to the same spot on the starter. This wouldn't affect the alternator in anyway would it? He said it'd just be like using a 2 gauge wire basically, which kinda makes sense but I wanna be absolutely SURE before I send the alternator back.

Concerning Alterstart:

Go figure, they won't take liability for any damage done to my vehicle because of their faulty component. Not sure what law would be doing in this case if my computer is whacked.

EDIT: Reply ASAP on that wire thing would be great BEFORE they switch it out in the next hour or 2.

the wire thing is perfectly fine, it wont affect your voltage at all, ,all it will do is benifit you by allowing more amperage to pass, which is what you want.

As for alterstart..did they say they tested the unit before they sent it?  if they did you can ding them there, if not , then there a shi!!y company and you should send it back and never buy another product from them ever again.  I have a hook up with mechman alts i can get anyone a 5% discount off there normal price, that will be underway by next week.

Well here's the alterstart thing:

They have a disclaimer on their site basically protecting them from being responsible for the damage to my car. And I won't pursue the shop as I am just as at fault as them, and they had no clue these morons provided me with a faulty piece of equipment. This alternator also came with a test sheet showing that it had a voltage regulator and it was set at 14.57 (14.55 hot) and Voltage regulater functions test within specs.  Output current tested at 12.8 volts. And its got some other stuff. (I can post after like 1 if you want when the g/f is home with a digi camera)

Concerning returns, I have to have an RMA # that I get through them. Not sure what the hell that is, and I dunno if I wanna even talk to these people right now. "No returns on electrical parts..." Would altenrator qualify as an electrical part?

EDIT: Found the part where it says no refunds. Dammit. NO REFUND/ 2 YEAR WARRANTY. *sigh* I don't see how they tested this alternator before it went out and didn't find that it had a defective part...

EDIT 2: Caution; If original equipment charge wire is used with the high output altenrator, serious damage to system electronic components may occur. Do not install circuit breaker or fusible link between Load Boss alternator and starting battery.

We are sure that the original wire isn't the problem? :/ Sorry, just really wanna get my business done with Alterstart.

An RMA is a return materials authorization.  It is a tracking number and is standard procedure for sending something back to a company for repair or refund.

"Disclaimers" on web sites or printed material generally means nothing legally unless you signed an agreement stating that you accept their terms.  Did you sign anything?  If not, call an attorney if the damage to your car is substantial.  If the damage is small call the Better Business Bureau.

Good point, I might contact one of my teachers from my college session and ask if he knows anything about this since he is a contract lawyer he might know how binding this would be. (Business Law 101, weee)