Really sorry guys...

RADR1732 · 06-16-2004, 12:33 PM

I have been trying to get a hold of SF since early Monday morning with no luck. I have been receiving a lot of calls, emails, and PMs from everyone waiting on word about their kits. My PM box has been full and didn't notice it so I'm sorry about that. I have been trying to catch up on following up with everyone, but it has been really hard because I have been so busy at work. I also have been trying to take care of all the updates ASAP because I am going to be out of time from Friday to Saturday.

I would love to update everyone ASAP, but until I can get a hold of SF and know what's going on I'm not gonna have any news for anyone.

Sorry in advance to the moderators if this is out of place, but I figure this is Turbo related and this is the best way for me to reach out to SF customers.

I will keep trying to get updates and will update everyone once I have news. Thanks for your patience with me.

Richard

fraugts · 06-18-2004, 09:58 AM

anything yet?

matadorgts · 06-18-2004, 12:04 PM

Hi Richard, just don't forget to let me know how much is the total cost of the DBW turbo to NY. I was waiting for the email and I got the money ready.

RADR1732 · 06-18-2004, 03:00 PM

I will bro... but right now there are tons of guys I gotta take care of first. I don't want to start taking anyone elses money until I can get all the current orders satisfied.

Richard

fraugts · 06-18-2004, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fraugts
anything yet?

RADR1732 · 06-18-2004, 06:08 PM

I'm trying to sort things out with them. I won't know anything until I talk to Mike himself. I have talked to one of his employees today and I told him to have Mike call me ASAP.

Richard

Red-one · 06-18-2004, 07:33 PM

Out of buisness..? What happened to the kits..

RADR1732 · 06-18-2004, 08:54 PM

Who said anything about being out of business? They are still there making kits, just haven't been able to contact them the last few days.

Richard

**Boosted2.0** · 06-18-2004, 10:27 PM

Staffords on a camping trip with his family - he should be back late Saturday try him then.

RADR1732 · 06-18-2004, 11:44 PM

Yes... but the rest of the staff was still there putting together kits. I just learned about this too.

Richard

fraugts · 06-19-2004, 12:13 AM

I'll keep waiting

Alfy1 · 06-19-2004, 01:01 AM

patience is a virtue...

RADR1732 · 06-19-2004, 01:33 AM

Don't know if this will put any of you guys at ease but here is a picture that Mike Jr. from SF sent me. It is what they have been doing the past week. I will have more for everyone on Monday.

pepsiman · 06-19-2004, 02:54 AM

nug2k_xyr · 06-19-2004, 03:40 AM

Richard, I need one too. I have the $$$, but I want to know how long it will be to send a kit to Idaho.

exotic performance · 06-19-2004, 03:55 AM

are those all celica kits?

fraugts · 06-19-2004, 06:47 AM

Wow, that pic is sexy. It will be even sexier when my kit arrives to my front door.
Keep it up, Richard.

RADR1732 · 06-19-2004, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by exotic performance
are those all celica kits?

No they aren't all Celica kits. But from what I can see, most of them are.

Richard

Little Redone · 06-19-2004, 10:21 AM

We'll that's a relief for you guys...Those kits look good..!
I know you all are going to get your kits and everything is going to be fine..

RED

Reyzin · 06-19-2004, 11:32 AM

If updates come somewhat regularly, then I'm ok with waiting. Stuff like this really puts my mind at ease. Keep up the good work Richard.

nug2k_xyr · 06-19-2004, 04:58 PM

How long do I have to expect for it to be fabricated and shipped?

fraugts · 06-19-2004, 06:56 PM

I will answer your question the day I get my kit...

nug2k_xyr · 06-19-2004, 08:46 PM

Well, since no one has answered my questions, and my quest for horsepower is diminishing... I think I'll either wait for the DA kit because SF's board is down for over a week , Richard doesn't really answer my questions and never returns the messages I send him on AOL and there's no phone number I can get to contact anyone from SF. So, if SF just doesn't like talking to customers, I will either wait longer for the DA kit, or just buy something faster.

fraugts · 06-19-2004, 09:01 PM

They are just BUSY...believe me, my patience is thinner than yours...

83841 · 06-19-2004, 10:30 PM

Just curious in why so many people are interested in the SF kit.....is it better than the XS?

cool2miketlu · 06-19-2004, 11:11 PM

use the search button and keyword put XS Engineering, you can refine the search by including author named Smaay who had one of the first few XS kit.

Alfy1 · 06-20-2004, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nug2k_xyr
I will either wait longer for the DA kit, or just buy something faster.

Goodluck...But yeah SF is trying to finalize the orders they have on right now. No use in taking new orders if the current ones havent been finished. Looks like they have been overwhelmed(sp) by sudden intrest and unforseen delays. I think it is in a first come, first serve basis. But it is your money, do as you see fit...Either way you are going to have to wait.

RADR1732 · 06-20-2004, 01:59 AM

I know it is wrong of me to do, but I have been somewhat ignoring people who have not yet paid for their kits. I am dedicating my time to helping those who have already purchased the kit.

Alex - I have seen your PM's and again I've been focusing on the numerous PM's I've been getting from paid customers. I know the site is down and they working on getting that up. I just got home and barely saw your messages you sent me on AIM, and I can't help that I didn't get to answer to those messages. Bottom line is that I have to put you on hold, because I have an obligation to those who have been waiting for their kits. If you decide that you can't wait, then I guess I will have to loose you to a competitor. I just don't want to take your money, and I can't deliver the kit in a timely fashion since there are guys who have been waiting months for theirs.

Richard

nug2k_xyr · 06-20-2004, 03:56 AM

Well Richard, just keep me updated man. I can see your busy, but at least just give me some kinds of response so that I'm not left in the dark.

RADR1732 · 06-20-2004, 10:45 AM

Hey bro... sorry too for not responding. It was pretty inconsiderate of me, but given that my plate is so full right now, I really had no choice but to be subjective. Do me a favor though... send me the questions one at a time. I just don't have time to answer like 5 questions at a time, but I can certainly answer them one by one.

Richard

opto_isolator · 06-21-2004, 12:05 AM

Just curious - what has been the average wait time for these kits? When was the first order placed?

RADR1732 · 06-21-2004, 12:33 AM

They honestly have been taking a while. Longer than any of us, including the guys as SF, if at all comfortable. with. A lot of these guys who have been waiting placed their orders around Feb. Some earlier than that, but kits have been going out. The kits have been in production since early last year and I know SF has a hand full of customers out there running their kits.

Richard

Darkside · 06-21-2004, 01:28 AM

hmmmmm deja vu

RichGT · 06-21-2004, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Darkside
hmmmmm deja vu

RADR1732 · 06-21-2004, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Darkside
hmmmmm deja vu

I said Feb. of 2004 not 2003.

Richard

cool2miketlu · 06-21-2004, 12:09 PM

I think DA Sport did not start taking money until late 2003, I believe Sept or Oct... So both side please do not attack on delivery date. One thing that SF kit is doing better on delivery is they delivered on quite a few kits already.

mastersamman · 06-21-2004, 03:50 PM

Quote:

hmmmmm deja vu

Maybe he was refering to that nice strip club, Deja Vu, after noticing Richard is from Bakersfield. BTW...is Mike's shop located in Bakersfield? Because I have a bro that lives and paints cars for AreoColor in Bakersfield and would not mind having SF's kit installed in their shop in the future when everything calms down.

RADR1732 · 06-21-2004, 04:20 PM

The shop is actually in Lancaster. What is your brother's name from AeroColors cause we do a lot of work with them (Motor City Auto Center).

Richard

fraugts · 06-21-2004, 05:05 PM

Richard, back on topic, please

heheh

exotic performance · 06-23-2004, 10:13 AM

where is my kit?

exotic performance · 06-23-2004, 10:17 AM

MAN IF I DONT GET MY KIT... I'M GOING TO SEND MEMEBERS OF THE US ARMED FORCES JOINT TASK FORCE TO LANCASTER CALI TO GET MY KIT.

fraugts · 06-23-2004, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by exotic performance
where is my kit?

Reyzin · 06-23-2004, 01:25 PM

Richard,

it seems that people are starting to use this thread as a surrogate place to recieve updates since stafford's site has been down. Is there anyway you could get some names from here and put out a mass update like on the thread you had on the stafford site?

bickley · 06-23-2004, 01:47 PM

I don't mind the wait, as long as the kit gets to my door.... All though, if I sell my Celi before the kit gets here.... anyone wanna buy my kit hehehe.

cool2miketlu · 06-23-2004, 03:01 PM

maybe a thread showing ship out order list of celica owners, who is first and who is next with estimate time next to name.
ex:
1. exotic performance (schedualed 07/01/04)
2. frugts (+2 days)
3. bickley (+6 days)
etc

RelentlessRacer23 · 06-23-2004, 03:54 PM

i'm still waiting for mine too

fraugts · 06-24-2004, 03:48 PM

Richaaaaard, where are youuuuuu?

fraugts · 06-25-2004, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RADR1732
Don't know if this will put any of you guys at ease but here is a picture that Mike Jr. from SF sent me. It is what they have been doing the past week. I will have more for everyone on Monday.

02TrDCeLiCa · 06-25-2004, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RADR1732
Don't know if this will put any of you guys at ease but here is a picture that Mike Jr. from SF sent me. It is what they have been doing the past week. I will have more for everyone on Monday.

Quote:

Originally posted by pepsiman

exotic performance · 06-28-2004, 06:47 AM

whats up with my tracking number ?

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06-16-2004, 12:33 PM	#1
RADR1732 Wider Is Better Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 2,167 iTrader: (0)	SF Kit Update: Really sorry guys... I have been trying to get a hold of SF since early Monday morning with no luck. I have been receiving a lot of calls, emails, and PMs from everyone waiting on word about their kits. My PM box has been full and didn't notice it so I'm sorry about that. I have been trying to catch up on following up with everyone, but it has been really hard because I have been so busy at work. I also have been trying to take care of all the updates ASAP because I am going to be out of time from Friday to Saturday. I would love to update everyone ASAP, but until I can get a hold of SF and know what's going on I'm not gonna have any news for anyone. Sorry in advance to the moderators if this is out of place, but I figure this is Turbo related and this is the best way for me to reach out to SF customers. I will keep trying to get updates and will update everyone once I have news. Thanks for your patience with me. Richard __________________ Celica GT-300 For Sale Last edited by nyoneway : 06-16-2004 at 01:48 PM.

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matadorgts Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,561 iTrader: (4)	Hi Richard, just don't forget to let me know how much is the total cost of the DBW turbo to NY. I was waiting for the email and I got the money ready. Last edited by matadorgts : 06-18-2004 at 12:17 PM.

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RADR1732 Wider Is Better Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 2,167 iTrader: (0)	I will bro... but right now there are tons of guys I gotta take care of first. I don't want to start taking anyone elses money until I can get all the current orders satisfied. Richard __________________ Celica GT-300 For Sale

06-18-2004, 06:08 PM	#6
RADR1732 Wider Is Better Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 2,167 iTrader: (0)	I'm trying to sort things out with them. I won't know anything until I talk to Mike himself. I have talked to one of his employees today and I told him to have Mike call me ASAP. Richard __________________ Celica GT-300 For Sale

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RADR1732 Wider Is Better Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 2,167 iTrader: (0)	Don't know if this will put any of you guys at ease but here is a picture that Mike Jr. from SF sent me. It is what they have been doing the past week. I will have more for everyone on Monday. __________________ Celica GT-300 For Sale

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nug2k_xyr C2 Auto GT-S Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 365 iTrader: (0)	Richard, I need one too. I have the $$$, but I want to know how long it will be to send a kit to Idaho. __________________

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exotic performance Autobahn Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Fort Walton, Florida Posts: 1,195 iTrader: (2)	are those all celica kits? __________________

06-19-2004, 06:47 AM	#17
fraugts turbo inside Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 2,129 iTrader: (0)	Wow, that pic is sexy. It will be even sexier when my kit arrives to my front door. Keep it up, Richard. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/406357 Celica GTS: 431whp...not over yet. Supra TT: Just for weekends...lol.

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Little Redone Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	We'll that's a relief for you guys...Those kits look good..! I know you all are going to get your kits and everything is going to be fine.. RED

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Reyzin Are you on board? Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 570 iTrader: (2)	If updates come somewhat regularly, then I'm ok with waiting. Stuff like this really puts my mind at ease. Keep up the good work Richard. __________________

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nug2k_xyr C2 Auto GT-S Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 365 iTrader: (0)	How long do I have to expect for it to be fabricated and shipped? __________________

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fraugts turbo inside Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 2,129 iTrader: (0)	I will answer your question the day I get my kit... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/406357 Celica GTS: 431whp...not over yet. Supra TT: Just for weekends...lol.

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nug2k_xyr C2 Auto GT-S Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 365 iTrader: (0)	Well, since no one has answered my questions, and my quest for horsepower is diminishing... I think I'll either wait for the DA kit because SF's board is down for over a week , Richard doesn't really answer my questions and never returns the messages I send him on AOL and there's no phone number I can get to contact anyone from SF. So, if SF just doesn't like talking to customers, I will either wait longer for the DA kit, or just buy something faster. __________________

06-19-2004, 09:01 PM	#24
fraugts turbo inside Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 2,129 iTrader: (0)	They are just BUSY...believe me, my patience is thinner than yours... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/406357 Celica GTS: 431whp...not over yet. Supra TT: Just for weekends...lol.

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83841 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fremont & Vallejo, California Posts: 869 iTrader: (0)	Just curious in why so many people are interested in the SF kit.....is it better than the XS? __________________

06-19-2004, 11:11 PM	#26
cool2miketlu Boosted Duo!! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 7,546 iTrader: (3)	use the search button and keyword put XS Engineering, you can refine the search by including author named Smaay who had one of the first few XS kit. __________________ Kept up the philosophy of nice balance between Aesthetic and Power mods Sold the 2000 Black Veilside GT-Turbo + 1991 Panda MR2 turbo now drives 2007 Subaru Impreza

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RADR1732 Wider Is Better Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 2,167 iTrader: (0)	I know it is wrong of me to do, but I have been somewhat ignoring people who have not yet paid for their kits. I am dedicating my time to helping those who have already purchased the kit. Alex - I have seen your PM's and again I've been focusing on the numerous PM's I've been getting from paid customers. I know the site is down and they working on getting that up. I just got home and barely saw your messages you sent me on AIM, and I can't help that I didn't get to answer to those messages. Bottom line is that I have to put you on hold, because I have an obligation to those who have been waiting for their kits. If you decide that you can't wait, then I guess I will have to loose you to a competitor. I just don't want to take your money, and I can't deliver the kit in a timely fashion since there are guys who have been waiting months for theirs. Richard __________________ Celica GT-300 For Sale

06-20-2004, 03:56 AM	#29
nug2k_xyr C2 Auto GT-S Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 365 iTrader: (0)	Well Richard, just keep me updated man. I can see your busy, but at least just give me some kinds of response so that I'm not left in the dark. __________________

06-20-2004, 10:45 AM	#30
RADR1732 Wider Is Better Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 2,167 iTrader: (0)	Hey bro... sorry too for not responding. It was pretty inconsiderate of me, but given that my plate is so full right now, I really had no choice but to be subjective. Do me a favor though... send me the questions one at a time. I just don't have time to answer like 5 questions at a time, but I can certainly answer them one by one. Richard __________________ Celica GT-300 For Sale

06-21-2004, 12:05 AM	#31
opto_isolator Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Just curious - what has been the average wait time for these kits? When was the first order placed?

06-21-2004, 12:33 AM	#32
RADR1732 Wider Is Better Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 2,167 iTrader: (0)	They honestly have been taking a while. Longer than any of us, including the guys as SF, if at all comfortable. with. A lot of these guys who have been waiting placed their orders around Feb. Some earlier than that, but kits have been going out. The kits have been in production since early last year and I know SF has a hand full of customers out there running their kits. Richard __________________ Celica GT-300 For Sale

06-21-2004, 01:28 AM	#33
Darkside Gandalf the Gunmetal Join Date: May 2003 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,399 iTrader: (0)	hmmmmm deja vu __________________ Project Darkside Version 3: Coming Soon... _____________________

06-21-2004, 12:09 PM	#36
cool2miketlu Boosted Duo!! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 7,546 iTrader: (3)	I think DA Sport did not start taking money until late 2003, I believe Sept or Oct... So both side please do not attack on delivery date. One thing that SF kit is doing better on delivery is they delivered on quite a few kits already. __________________ Kept up the philosophy of nice balance between Aesthetic and Power mods Sold the 2000 Black Veilside GT-Turbo + 1991 Panda MR2 turbo now drives 2007 Subaru Impreza

06-21-2004, 04:20 PM	#38
RADR1732 Wider Is Better Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 2,167 iTrader: (0)	The shop is actually in Lancaster. What is your brother's name from AeroColors cause we do a lot of work with them (Motor City Auto Center). Richard __________________ Celica GT-300 For Sale

06-21-2004, 05:05 PM	#39
fraugts turbo inside Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 2,129 iTrader: (0)	Richard, back on topic, please heheh __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/406357 Celica GTS: 431whp...not over yet. Supra TT: Just for weekends...lol. Last edited by fraugts : 06-21-2004 at 08:06 PM.