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FETorino 01-07-2013 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Revved (Post 454093)


Yes, I'm a fellow glutton for FE punishment... I do quite a bit of FE work. Mostly blown, mostly EFI. No Mallory used here... had too many finicky issues with them on mostly stock stuff to trust them. I have good luck with MSD even though they aren't perfect either.

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/v...atermarked.jpg

I can't figure out how to properly embed it but the pic below should be a video link...

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/v...h_DSCN8341.jpg

They have their quirks but when you get the recipe right they run great. I run and MSD but the new Crane unit with a steel gear and dial in timing curve is a pretty cool piece.

Mallory used to make a TFI model you could use with the stock Ford mass flow EFI stuff.

DOOM 01-08-2013 06:59 AM

I have come to conclusion on this situation. I always go to our supporting vendor sponsors first when I need something for my car. I think for me its best I no longer do this. I don't like to use this forum for these situations and think its best to use it for what its meant for. Jody has been awesome helping me in some situations in the past month. And I don't think this should be his problem. I'll support the forum in different ways.:cheers:

Steve Chryssos 01-08-2013 12:52 PM

Here's a funny story that I'll preface with the fact that we have a 93% fill rate these days :yes:

An enthusiast called the other day, interested in one of our parts. He loves and needs the part but was terrified that we'd take his money and disappear. I told him to pick a number between one and five and I'd hold up that many fingers in front of the actual physical inventory and take a photo with my cell phone.

Know what his answer was? "How do I know that you don't just keep five photos on hand and then send which ever number I state?"

He was dead serious. So I asked him to think of a word --any word-- and I'd write it on a piece of paper, shoot the aforementioned photo in front of a pile of parts RIGHT NOW and text it to him. He actually needed me to follow through on that promise before placing his order. The word, by the way, was Cheeseburger. He must've been hungry as well as shell-shocked.

The situation has created a lot of fear. Good vendors suffer alongside the enthusiasts because, enthusiasts aren't especially going out of their way to post positive feedback. And this whole thing about not mentioning names? Enthusiasts can't tell which companies to avoid, and which to try.

If you're having difficulty with a vendor, get your money back and buy somewhere else. About 90 days should be your absolute maximum limit for standard items, unless otherwise arranged between you and your vendor. Not nine months. Not a year and a half.

GregWeld 01-08-2013 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by streetfytr68 (Post 456656)
Here's a funny story that I'll preface with the fact that we have a 93% fill rate these days :yes:

An enthusiast called the other day, interested in one of our parts. He loves and needs the part but was terrified that we'd take his money and disappear. I told him to pick a number between one and five and I'd hold up that many fingers in front of the actual physical inventory and take a photo with my cell phone.

Know what his answer was? "How do I know that you don't just keep five photos on hand and then send which ever number I state?"

He was dead serious. So I asked him to think of a word --any word-- and I'd write it on a piece of paper, shoot the aforementioned photo in front of a pile of parts RIGHT NOW and text it to him. He actually needed me to follow through on that promise before placing his order. The word, by the way, was Cheeseburger. He must've been hungry as well as shell-shocked.

The situation has created a lot of fear. Good vendors suffer alongside the enthusiasts because, enthusiasts aren't especially going out of their way to post positive feedback. And this whole thing about not mentioning names? Enthusiasts can't tell which companies to avoid, and which to try.

If you're having difficulty with a vendor, get your money back and buy somewhere else. About 90 days should be your absolute maximum limit for standard items, unless otherwise arranged between you and your vendor. Not nine months. Not a year and a half.



SO WELL SAID:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

ccracin 01-08-2013 01:25 PM

Steve is a straight up great guy! He was a pleasure to deal with. Listen to what he says as he has a very good outlook on what we are all looking for. we have had several conversations on this. In my opinion it's because in the end, he is an Enthusiast too! :thumbsup:

Steve Chryssos 01-09-2013 09:30 AM

Thanks!

MaxHarvard 01-09-2013 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetfytr68 (Post 456656)
Here's a funny story that I'll preface with the fact that we have a 93% fill rate these days :yes:

An enthusiast called the other day, interested in one of our parts. He loves and needs the part but was terrified that we'd take his money and disappear. I told him to pick a number between one and five and I'd hold up that many fingers in front of the actual physical inventory and take a photo with my cell phone.

Know what his answer was? "How do I know that you don't just keep five photos on hand and then send which ever number I state?"

He was dead serious. So I asked him to think of a word --any word-- and I'd write it on a piece of paper, shoot the aforementioned photo in front of a pile of parts RIGHT NOW and text it to him. He actually needed me to follow through on that promise before placing his order. The word, by the way, was Cheeseburger. He must've been hungry as well as shell-shocked.

The situation has created a lot of fear. Good vendors suffer alongside the enthusiasts because, enthusiasts aren't especially going out of their way to post positive feedback. And this whole thing about not mentioning names? Enthusiasts can't tell which companies to avoid, and which to try.

If you're having difficulty with a vendor, get your money back and buy somewhere else. About 90 days should be your absolute maximum limit for standard items, unless otherwise arranged between you and your vendor. Not nine months. Not a year and a half.


Why did I just read this before lunch.... :willy:

DOOM 01-14-2013 07:14 AM

Well guys as of today its been three months and still no trans! So as I patiently wait for its arrival I wonder how the next phase of this deal is going to go. My last conversation didn't go so well and I have no choice other than to WAIT !!!!!!!!!!! So now I'll see how they handle the end of this deal knowing how much I've been screwed over. This will be interesting.

camcojb 01-14-2013 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DOOM (Post 457968)
Well guys as of today its been three months and still no trans! So as I patiently wait for its arrival I wonder how the next phase of this deal is going to go. My last conversation didn't go so well and I have no choice other than to WAIT !!!!!!!!!!! So now I'll see how they handle the end of this deal knowing how much I've been screwed over. This will be interesting.

Can you pm me who you're dealing with over there? I saw Matt post in the other thread, can he not give you a shipping/delivery date?

bret 01-14-2013 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetfytr68 (Post 456656)
Here's a funny story that I'll preface with the fact that we have a 93% fill rate these days :yes:

An enthusiast called the other day, interested in one of our parts. He loves and needs the part but was terrified that we'd take his money and disappear. I told him to pick a number between one and five and I'd hold up that many fingers in front of the actual physical inventory and take a photo with my cell phone.

Know what his answer was? "How do I know that you don't just keep five photos on hand and then send which ever number I state?"

He was dead serious. So I asked him to think of a word --any word-- and I'd write it on a piece of paper, shoot the aforementioned photo in front of a pile of parts RIGHT NOW and text it to him. He actually needed me to follow through on that promise before placing his order. The word, by the way, was Cheeseburger. He must've been hungry as well as shell-shocked.

The situation has created a lot of fear. Good vendors suffer alongside the enthusiasts because, enthusiasts aren't especially going out of their way to post positive feedback. And this whole thing about not mentioning names? Enthusiasts can't tell which companies to avoid, and which to try.

If you're having difficulty with a vendor, get your money back and buy somewhere else. About 90 days should be your absolute maximum limit for standard items, unless otherwise arranged between you and your vendor. Not nine months. Not a year and a half.

That is AWESOME! Wait till I tell our sales guys!


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