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[Big Baller]

You asked for the Horror stories, here you go...you want me to post them one after another or do you just want a couple

Heres my experience with Vivid Racing.com

I can officially say now that Vivid Racing has been by far the worst company I've ever delt with.
Lets start from the basics.
Late August, ordered from their website the RA gearset, Cryo Treated and all. Thier website listed the item as in stock. I called to make sure. Nope, not in stock. Fine, that's normal. Still continued with the order even tho people on NASIOC were telling me not to. I should have listened to them. My mistake. About 5 days later, I ordered full 17 pc bearing set, and 5 pc syncro set.
About 3 months go by, Evan who I've delt with promises me the gearsets are on the way. Meanwhile, you would like the non back ordered parts, the bearings and syncros would be there quicker. You thought wrong. I get the gearset, wait about another month, this is month 3, get the bearings... almost done, I'll be done in time to drive to Alb for Christmas. Boy was I wrong. December came, no syncros, that lost me money there because now I had to purchase plane tickets to Alb. Late December, I FINALLY get the syncros. This is month 5. Meanwhile, after calling Evan every week, and getting nowhere, I thought yes I'm finally done with Vivid. WRONG.
Turns out today when I had given the gearset and parts to Baca National Transmission, that 3rd gear is messed up. Appearently it's 2 thousandths of an inch off, and somethings wrong with the cut of the gear. (Some transmission talk I didn't understand). This is now month 6. Vivid still had their dck in my a$$ (figuritorly speaking)(sp? f off)... So I call Vivid today. Wierd, Evans voice mail doesn't work. I call the main number. They said Evan doesnt work with vivid anymore. Ok, So now You're handling my problem I told the rep. He said "It's out of our hands contact Rally Spec" and gave me their number. This first off is a terrible business move. I bought the parts through VIVID, they should be my point of contact and not push me off to their company they order through. Very bad business I thought. So now I've got to deal with Rally myself instead of Vivid who shipped me off to another company. First and Last time I'll EVER deal with Vivid, and I'll make sure to let NASIOC and all the other subaru websites about it.


C/N
Dont order from VividRacing.

[Big Baller]

Heres my experience with Vivid Racing.com

I can officially say now that Vivid Racing has been by far the worst company I've ever delt with.
Lets start from the basics.
Late August, ordered from their website the RA gearset, Cryo Treated and all. Thier website listed the item as in stock. I called to make sure. Nope, not in stock. Fine, that's normal. Still continued with the order even tho people on NASIOC were telling me not to. I should have listened to them. My mistake. About 5 days later, I ordered full 17 pc bearing set, and 5 pc syncro set.
About 3 months go by, Evan who I've delt with promises me the gearsets are on the way. Meanwhile, you would like the non back ordered parts, the bearings and syncros would be there quicker. You thought wrong. I get the gearset, wait about another month, this is month 3, get the bearings... almost done, I'll be done in time to drive to Alb for Christmas. Boy was I wrong. December came, no syncros, that lost me money there because now I had to purchase plane tickets to Alb. Late December, I FINALLY get the syncros. This is month 5. Meanwhile, after calling Evan every week, and getting nowhere, I thought yes I'm finally done with Vivid. WRONG.
Turns out today when I had given the gearset and parts to Baca National Transmission, that 3rd gear is messed up. Appearently it's 2 thousandths of an inch off, and somethings wrong with the cut of the gear. (Some transmission talk I didn't understand). This is now month 6. Vivid still had their dck in my a$$ (figuritorly speaking)(sp? f off)... So I call Vivid today. Wierd, Evans voice mail doesn't work. I call the main number. They said Evan doesnt work with vivid anymore. Ok, So now You're handling my problem I told the rep. He said "It's out of our hands contact Rally Spec" and gave me their number. This first off is a terrible business move. I bought the parts through VIVID, they should be my point of contact and not push me off to their company they order through. Very bad business I thought. So now I've got to deal with Rally myself instead of Vivid who shipped me off to another company. First and Last time I'll EVER deal with Vivid, and I'll make sure to let NASIOC and all the other subaru websites about it.


C/N
Dont order from VividRacing.

Hmmm

[quickdodge®]

WE NEED MORE!!!!

Provide us with more................lolol. Later, QD.

[Big Baller]

I recently ordered from Vivid. They were advertising a clearance sale on a Borla header. I told them I needed it overnighted as I was on a tight deadline, and I wanted to make sure it was being shipped in time for me to get it the next day.

I was assured it was shipping. Later that day they called and said the item had already been shipped and they didn't realize it. Then they suggested that they could get another one for me from Borla....it would be more expensive since the price had gone up, and it would take several days.

Guys this is a Bait and Switch operation. I have contacted the Attorney General....and they have started an investigation.

I then ordered from Sparktec because they said they had an OBX header in stock and ready to ship.....4 days later.....nothing....and they won't answer and email.

Now I'm finally looking at every thread in this area, to figure out who the buttwipes are.....in the end it will probably save me a lot of time and frustration.

I'm now probably going to have to go to a special show that only happens once a year, with a factory header.

Hmmmm

[Big Baller]

I recently ordered from Vivid. They were advertising a clearance sale on a Borla header. I told them I needed it overnighted as I was on a tight deadline, and I wanted to make sure it was being shipped in time for me to get it the next day.

I was assured it was shipping. Later that day they called and said the item had already been shipped and they didn't realize it. Then they suggested that they could get another one for me from Borla....it would be more expensive since the price had gone up, and it would take several days.

Guys this is a Bait and Switch operation. I have contacted the Attorney General....and they have started an investigation.

I then ordered from Sparktec because they said they had an OBX header in stock and ready to ship.....4 days later.....nothing....and they won't answer and email.

Now I'm finally looking at every thread in this area, to figure out who the buttwipes are.....in the end it will probably save me a lot of time and frustration.

I'm now probably going to have to go to a special show that only happens once a year, with a factory header.

It took me two minutes to find all these, this asshole has already been banned from Nasioc for bad business practices, it sure wouldn't hurt my feelings if you banned his dumb ass from here too.

[BABY J]

Name 1 shop on the planet that has no unsatisified customers w/ posts to back up their frustration online. What determines a shitty shop (to ME) is how they come to amicable terms when things go wrong (when u work on cars things WILL go wrong --- PERIOD, you can't get around that). ALSO, when you are working w/ suppliers in this industry and are told "YES" on the phone, you trust them at their word and tell the customer "YES" and you get stiffed by your supplier/manufacturer. I got popped like this b/c my distributor would drop ship from THEIR warehouse w/ MY logo --- so in my mind YES THAT ITEM is in stock if it's sitting in "my" warehouse. The days of stocking 200k worth of hardware on-site just doesn't happen in this industry anymore and customers need to be more patient. Also - the example youposted the guy shorted HIMSELF by trying to get to a show (that prob was advertised for at least 6 months) at the last minute. That's one reason why I only use my companies wholesale connections to finish MY projects anymore b/c customers can be a bitch. The truth of the matter is this - you can find ANYTHING you want to find on the net if that's indeed what you are looking for. Every GA Shop has their hate threads. No way around it. I like the people w/ PERSONAL gripes to step up --- that means more to me than digging around online. BigBaller that is no knock on you bc we have always had favorable interaction homey.

I'll add some pics to this thread.

I went out to CA to grab a Wagovan, and of course I decided to hang out in Phoenix for about 3 months - LOL. I couldn't resist. Upon getting the Wago back to AZ, there were only 2 shops to choose from to get things done -- Vivid, and Full-Race... and I got goodies from both while I was in town and got wrenches turned at both shops while I was there.

So - I pull up to Vivid - I saw some slow cars in the parking lot.











then I walk in...

BTW- the girl that sits at this desk (Michelle) - OMG!! The things I would eat out of her ass are limitless:





Old Skool Mitsu that was there: and my salesman Alex.





As I am getting a shop tour, I see this - LOL. They are developing go-fast(er) goodies for the Smart Car. If yoru shop isn't innovative and are doing the same things you did 10 years ago it won't be long before your doors will close. You have to think "how can I set myself apart from the 200 other shops that are earning a living doing what I am doing)



Lounge area: (for noobs, I been in the game too long to rest here - I was in the shop in back talking cars)



Here is my Wagovan on the rack at Vivid getting the modified EF/EE/DA suspension combination dialed in. I just realized that there is some ugly Audi behind my Wagocan... hmph... looks slow. (





Another shot of the ugly German slow car;



Aaaah - B series + Wagovan = LOVE



Cleaned up the Fagovan before hitting a local cruise spot near Vivid



THis wasn't a Vivid car, but it was parked down the street at another office - LOL. I cna dig it.






Dumped - and making the drive back home to ATL - dragging V8s down the road the whole way. I love Honda. If you know your geography then you will know that from PHX to ATL the "quick" way doesn't take me through this zip code. I took the scenic route



14 hours after leaving PHX --- I am somewhere west of Denver. This is what being up for 20 hours and on the road for 15 looks like when you are a Baby J: I promise I am alert and coherent - I think.

[BABY J]

Few more pics soon.

[Tracy]

I hate AZ!!!!! We were there for a few weeks. We went out to eat once at midnight. It was so FREAKING HOT! The wind was blowing, but that didn't help since it was just like a hair dryer blowing on you.

[quickdodge®]

I say banishment from here. Later, QD.

[Tracy]

I will NEVER be banned.

[quickdodge®]

Not you. Later, QD.

[Maniacc]

I say banishment from here. Later, QD.

Just because he had some shit happen in the past?

He's not here to advertise his products so he isn't doing anything that's going against the rules.

[quickdodge®]

He's not here to advertise his products so he isn't doing anything that's going against the rules.

What you didn't see...............tsk tsk. Later, QD.

[Tracy]

Not you. Later, QD.

I know. Bad joke :boobies:

[BABY J]

I hate AZ!!!!! We were there for a few weeks. We went out to eat once at midnight. It was so FREAKING HOT! The wind was blowing, but that didn't help since it was just like a hair dryer blowing on you.

I have to agree --- but I am considering relocating there. The "3 months of Hell" sucks - but the rest of the year is "doable". It's like when I lived in Colorado -- the 3 months of winder sucked - the rest of the year is fine.

Speaking of food though... IN-N-OUT > *



LoLo's Chicken and Waffles (now you KNOW the black man had to find that spot!! LOL



Outside of LoLos:






And here are just some random pics from my time there:

WTF!!!


NS Sex near Fashion Square Mall - Snottsdale"



Hotness:



Can't say I understand this one:



Wide-body - Gutted - this was at a local go-kart track I went to.



Please tell me why - just tell me:

[Tracy]

WTF is that blue thing? A Civic or M Coupe?

[BABY J]

WTF is that blue thing? A Civic or M Coupe?

Yes. You are correct.

[blackboi50]

shit why not????......i bet he likes it!!!! .....1

[Big Baller]

One or two customers...no he has hundreds of pissed off customers, I can keep posting stories.

[MongolPup]

It WAS a Civic haha

[vividracing]

Yeah the PDK is cool, but only 1 Porsche at a time! I want something more of a daily that I can lightly mod. I was thinking about the 135I. What do you think? I could do an A4, but just did the Audi thing.

Something like this would be cool -


Hey pretty funny pics LOL. I remember that car being there. That is our old place. After 7 years and leasing, we finally bought our own building, it is 15,000 sqft. We did construction and moved in September 08. Check out the YouTube Video here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOdeASoCsyM

Here is the link to Nasioc where you can read all the reviews on all the vendors. Many things are posted negative. Our story is a unique one there. I know we never stole, ripped off, or did any criminal activity EVER. What I can say is that since 2001 we have grown up, grown our business, and if we were such bad people, we would not be where we are at today. To sell $10million a year, be profitable, and still be going, I feel fortunate. There is bad and good in every situation. Its how you learn and handle a situation that makes you a better person and business.

This thread is not a Vivid debate thread, but since you posted some negatives, here are some positives. I am 1 of 2 owners and 1 sales person out of 25 people total at Vivid. I try to set a good example.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...rake-line.html

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...id-racing.html

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...-thoughts.html

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...umper-why.html

Those are recent, bottomline you cant make everyone happy - http://www.paypalsucks.com/

[vividracing]

mazda 6 could be cool. AWD, turbo.

[EmminoDaGreat]

Thats a good looking 6

[jr4mny]

nice cars...oh and welcome

[SouthrnStyle]

That bitch in the 6 looks hot

[quickdodge®]

This thread is not a Vivid debate thread, but since you posted some negatives, here are some positives. I am 1 of 2 owners and 1 sales person out of 25 people total at Vivid. I try to set a good example.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...rake-line.html

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...id-racing.html

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...-thoughts.html

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...umper-why.html

Those are recent, bottomline you cant make everyone happy - http://www.paypalsucks.com/

I shall push for your ban. Since you don't understand the concept of NO FREE ADVERTISING, you'll be better off somewhere else. Later, QD.

[vividracing]

Quickdodge - I have not advertised once. The above links are to another forum showing responses same as your other member posted about Nasioc. I dont think anywhere here we have discussed selling anything. No intentions to. Drop the hate, no need.

Southernstyle - nice Hundreds Avatar You into Rogue Status?

I pulled the 6 from from www.digimods.co.uk, nothing but INSANE photoshops.

[quickdodge®]

Quickdodge - I have not advertised once. The above links are to another forum showing responses same as your other member posted about Nasioc. I dont think anywhere here we have discussed selling anything. No intentions to. Drop the hate, no need.

No hate at all. But you sign on here under your shop name is indirect advertising in itself. Don't come here trying to chastise me. You'll fail. Also, you posting good feedback posts is advertising your business. No hate here. Don't know you, don't care.

Later, QD.

[Maniacc]

I shall push for your ban. Since you don't understand the concept of NO FREE ADVERTISING, you'll be better off somewhere else. Later, QD.

C'mon dude, he isn't doing anything wrong! Banning him for posting up links to positive feedback isn't going against the rules. Big Baller posted negative feedback so I see fairness in what vividracing did.

He is NOT ADVERTISING, he is simply just posting up pictures and showin' off what he's done in the past. Once he starts selling shit and posting up links to vividracing then you can bash on him til he quits. But IMO this guy is not doing anything wrong here. Shiieet, to me some of his cars' are riced out but that doesn't make this dude a bad guy.
Give it a rest - old man.

[quickdodge®]

C'mon dude, he isn't doing anything wrong! Banning him for posting up links to positive feedback isn't going against the rules. Big Baller posted negative feedback so I see fairness in what vividracing did.

He is NOT ADVERTISING, he is simply just posting up pictures and showin' off what he's done in the past. Once he starts selling shit and posting up links to vividracing then you can bash on him til he quits. But IMO this guy is not doing anything wrong here. Shiieet, to me some of his cars' are riced out but that doesn't make this dude a bad guy.
Give it a rest - old man.

I'll be ok. You're smarter than you portray in this post so you and I both know what's really up. Later, QD.

[Tree]

hey man did you go on google or yahoo to find all those picture of those cars?

[BABY J]

People are funny. Choose your fucking battles --- sheesh. Not all of them are worth fighting.

VIVID - if you want to sell products, you pay just like the other sponsors. I am sure you are aware of that. Furthermore - a nat'l sponsor would be great to have on here. As long as you treat customers right - most people will be happy to have you onboard the RIGHT way. I'm sure that it would benefit our community and prob benefit you as well. If not, enjoy your stay as a regular member.

DISCLAIMER: I did not mention IA nor did I invite VR here... just HAPPENED that I was getting the Fagovan dialed in at their shop this year and at Full Race (just in case some people think otherwise I wanted to get that out there --- LOL). The Wagovan checks the f*ck out for what it is, and I have no complaints w/ VR or FR.

Carry on kids.

[quickdodge®]

People are funny. Choose your fucking battles --- sheesh. Not all of them are worth fighting.

We do what we do. So what? It's no big deal. I state my opinion as I always do. Later, QD.

[BABY J]

^^ FA sho homey!!!!



As long as we are on the subject... WTF is the point of 2% milk? I mean - I either want some milk, or I want NO milk. But I DEFINTELY don't want "a portion" of it. Shit... when I drink milk, I drink milk like a man - THICK, RICH, FATTENING, CUT-IT-WITH-A-KNIFE fuckin milk. I mean what's next - 2% pussy? No thanx... I'm good.

[MongolPup]

That bitch in the 6 looks hot

LOL I didn't even realize there was a person in the car.

[SouthrnStyle]

Oh i got the eye always on the look for tail..

[MongolPup]

Oh and baby J, 2% has to do with the amount of milk fat, not the amount of milk itself. 2% milk isn't 98% water.

[vividracing]

I just noticed that in the red photoshop of the 6 too. Its hard to see there. Seriously, what should I do after this A3 is sold? I am really leaning to an old school proper JDM Honda or a BMW 135I. I just want something fun and small. Or should I say F it and get a Honda Rukus!

[quickdodge®]

Who cares? Later, QD.

[vividracing]

Many people care, that is why you have 50,000 posts and forums are what people spend all their time at their jobs on. Have a better Sunday, go out and look xmas lights, go to a massage parlor, or maybe flip on some MTV Super Sweet Sixteen. Remember buddy, "it is so easy to be nice, and hard to be mean". Later, DM