Re: [OT] WTF is up with Velocity?

["Joshua Strait" <joshua13s@hotmail.com>]

Order anything like that from Potterman or Mark.  Potter has stuff from a 
lot of places.  I ordered a "Velocity" lightened flywheel from him and it 
can in under a week.

Josh


>Before I begin, let me state that I was involved in counter, web, and
>mail order sales of auto parts for several years.
>
>I'm currently involved in a project with a 1988 Jetta GL that will be
>receiving a cross flow 2.0 from a 1994 Golf.  I ordered a 266 cam and
>Borla muffler from Collin at TT.  The packages came in a reasonable
>amount of time considering California to North Carolina shipping.  I
>orderd a short shift from ABD...again without hassle.  Before I ordered
>ANY of the Items from above, I ordered plug wires and a mount insert from
>Velocity and I'm still waiting.
>
>Excuse #1:  I don't know what happened, I'll get that out today and you
>should see it next Friday.
>Me: O.K.
>
>Excuse #2:  That should have gone out.  We have it in stock.
>Me:  Well, I really need them by Wednesday.
>Excuse #2 cont:  That's no problem.  We'll express it for no charge.
>Me: O.k. Thanks.
>
>Excuse #3 (today...two days after it should have been here):  Neuspeed
>held our shipment.  We should get it today.
>Me: I was assured that I would have it by Wednesday.
>Excuse #3 cont: I'll send it out today for Saturday delivery.  No extra
>charge.
>Me: O.K.?
>
>I wouldn't be writing this if it were my first bout with Velocity.
>Months ago, many may remember, I checked on a group buy for their
>lightened flywheels.  Not enough intrest was shown, so it went the way of
>the dinosaur.  A friend of mine then decided to buy one at regular cost
>for his fresh 2.0 16v.  It took 7 weeks for him to get it.  I know, I
>know, "That was due to their machine shop." but DAMN!


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