Western Members - fquick scam?

ok i got a message from someone on fquick, asking me if he can install a twin turbo set up on my car at cost for $1600, and then use my car to advertise. anyone else get this message?

i talked to the guy seems like a cool guy though ..??

yup...i got the same message...he's asking for $1000 up front. I'm talking to him to see whats up. I think its a scam tho, don't get your hopes up.

i talked to the guy seems like a cool guy though ..

talked to em on the phone?

i just set him another message asking who he works for

has he responded? i'm still waiting to hear from him..sent him a message like 20 minutes ago.

been sending him messages through out the day.. he said he works in his garage shop kinda thing in riverside... looks like he knows his stuff sorta he was talking bout specs and stats on compressions on ls1s etc . recommending a small boost on sbc's .he said his kits are stainless steel. and he works on other stuff??..

I got the same message. Told him I'm not local but I could recommend some ppl.

Got it also!!?

I got the same message from this guy. He's located in Riverside but did not see any shop advertised in his fquick account. Be cautious.

Just tell him you want to check out his "garage"

he hasn't responded to my last message.

just bite and setup a time to meet him to give him the cash.
post the time and location and we'll make it a cruise.
i have a craving for scammers.. makes my mouth water.

i second that^^^^^

been sending him messages through out the day.. he said he works in his garage shop kinda thing in riverside... looks like he knows his stuff sorta he was talking bout specs and stats on compressions on ls1s etc . recommending a small boost on sbc's .he said his kits are stainless steel. and he works on other stuff??..

Get his addy and I'll check it out.

I'm sure the farther you go with it, the more caution flags will be raised.

If I had a great idea for a twin turbo set-up, was independent, and wanted to mass produce after using a test mule (since one of your main motivations would be to make money), I would go to a shop that works on the type of vehicle you want to make it for, and pitch it to them. Anything less than that is suspicious, not very well-thought out, or destined for failure.

I'm sure the farther you go with it, the more caution flags will be raised.

If I had a great idea for a twin turbo set-up, was independent, and wanted to mass produce after using a test mule (since one of your main motivations would be to make money), I would go to a shop that works on the type of vehicle you want to make it for, and pitch it to them. Anything less than that is suspicious, not very well-thought out, or destined for failure.

:werd: but on the other hand, my car is pretty amazing, i could see why he would want it :secret2:

:lol:

:werd: but on the other hand, my car is pretty amazing, i could see why he would want it :secret2:

:lol:

same here. lol


sounds pretty legit..

or else he would asked for some type of payment. etc..

right??

looks like hes into farbricating metal .. welding. painting and custom choppers

same here. lol


sounds pretty legit..

or else he would asked for some type of payment. etc..

right??

looks like hes into farbricating metal .. welding. painting and custom choppers

I don't know man, I'm just a skeptic. I didn't get any of the emails or talk to the guy, but here's how my brain calculates what I've read so far:

Think of it this way:
1. would the $1600 cover the costs of the supplies?
2. is he doing something unique (it hasn't been done before)?

If you answer "no" to either or both of these, you then have to ask yourself:
1. what's his motivation?
2. what does he hope to gain out of this endeavor?

Answer: __________ (fill in the blank)

I'll even go further and say if 3 people volunteer from this site and he accepts all 3 of you, then the answer should be easy.

^ yea thats what im thinking. its seems like hes asking way too many people. unless the turbo's he wants to install are those electric ones from ebay... it all makes sense now!

I got the same message today and corresponded back and forth with him. He says he is working out of his own garage and in exchange for twin turbo setup at cost your vehicle becomes an advertisement for the shop he wants to open. Sounds legit but sounds like a scam at the same time. I dunno. I asked a bunch of questions and he answered them. Sounds like he is either someone who is legit and trying to get off the ground or it is a total scam, no in between. He did not ask me for any money up front, yet!!

Craig

i dunno i just wouldn't trust someone doing that kind of work in a garage

i dunno i just wouldn't trust someone doing that kind of work in a garage

it depends, I know a couple guys back east that do ground up restos in their garages!! But it still sounds fishy to me the more I think about it.

you guys are gonna pay someone 1600 dollars, then leave your car overnight, only to find out it was stolen and you lost your insurance deductable lol, go ahead pay the man, bend over and get fucked, i cant believe any of you actually think this is legit.

you guys are gonna pay someone 1600 dollars, then leave your car overnight, only to find out it was stolen and you lost your insurance deductable lol, go ahead pay the man, bend over and get fucked, i cant believe any of you actually think this is legit.

I would do it with my Durango. :D

I'm over the miles on the lease...

Anyone else wanna make a few hundred "stealing" my car from me? :secret2:

i got the message too. i responded asking some questions, just to see what the scoop is. i wouldnt do it in the long run.

you guys are gonna pay someone 1600 dollars, then leave your car overnight, only to find out it was stolen and you lost your insurance deductable lol, go ahead pay the man, bend over and get fucked, i cant believe any of you actually think this is legit.


no one said anything bout leaving cars overnight

PM with member's name, I'll take a drive from Cen Cal to take a look at his garage and see if it's for real.

you guys are gonna pay someone 1600 dollars, then leave your car overnight, only to find out it was stolen and you lost your insurance deductable lol, go ahead pay the man, bend over and get fucked, i cant believe any of you actually think this is legit.

I knew it was too good to be true from the get go and started asking him question and he just stopped responding after a few of them. I wish someone would steal my car lol i'm upside down on my loan and selling it is not an option with this damn economy! maybe i'll just take it to em and so i can jump on a vette once it disappears :jest:

I would do it with my Durango. :D

I'm over the miles on the lease...

Anyone else wanna make a few hundred "stealing" my car from me? :secret2:

where are your keys? :secret2:

1600 wont cover the cost of the turbo and wastegate much less 321 stainless anf flanges.

I got a message from a Jonathan asking who did all the work on my car and who did my original turbo setup.

that Jonathan guy is the guy that is offering to build the system for $1600

I would do it with my Durango. :D

I'm over the miles on the lease...

Anyone else wanna make a few hundred "stealing" my car from me? :secret2:

just take it to a bad area in LA that way you dont even have to pay a few hundred to anyone :D...dont forget to put all kinds of stickers on the car (Sony, Xplod, DUB) even if you dont have that stuff, its a magnet.

haha i asked him who he worked for and all he replied with was "for my self"... gee so much info there lol.

i got the message too. i responded asking some questions, just to see what the scoop is. i wouldnt do it in the long run.

x2 don't do

Me: what is your time frame to complete this project? This way i'll know if i'll be able to come up with the money to get it going.

Jonathan: probably right around 2 weeks. i work a normal job 8-5 so it would be worked on in the evening and weekends. i but i think a car is getting dropped off this weekend so in to weeks i would be able to do yours

who of you foos is getting their car stolen...i mean, dropping off their car this weekend? :lol:

You can always give him a check with a hold on it and not pay until the car is complete and in your possesion... or save your pennies and buy a legit proven system that wont blow up your car.:ripped:

no one said anything bout leaving cars overnight

lol, your right, some hack is gonna get off work at 5, desighn test fit and fabricate a twin turbo setup for your car, and have you driving home a happy customer the same day, please get fucking real. i dont think he could do it in 2 weeks much less a day.

i cant believe you think this is real.:rotflmao:

i dont think anyone thinks this is legit (at least i hope not). we are just trying to expose this scammer lol

shady!!!!!!!

You guys have no faith. I dropped my car off last Wednesday, and I should get it back in a couple of days... he said he's just working out a couple of bugs... and since it's taking so long, he's going to throw in some free Nitto's and a twin disc clutch setup.
After I get my car back I'm going to carsponsorships.com :thumb:

^hmm ill be checking ebay for parts from a 98 z28

You guys have no faith. I dropped my car off last Wednesday, and I should get it back in a couple of days... he said he's just working out a couple of bugs... and since it's taking so long, he's going to throw in some free Nitto's and a twin disc clutch setup.
After I get my car back I'm going to carsponsorships.com :thumb:

I have 100% faith in this guy. I just dropped my car off two days ago and he is now doing the whole kit for free because I traded him the nitrous kit.

Also, he is throwing in some ET Streets for me, not the nittos.
This guy is great!!!













Don't think this is serious lol :D

Thats funny I just got this message yesterday.

lol, your right, some hack is gonna get off work at 5, desighn test fit and fabricate a twin turbo setup for your car, and have you driving home a happy customer the same day, please get fucking real. i dont think he could do it in 2 weeks much less a day.

i cant believe you think this is real.:rotflmao:

ill repeat my self again
i dont think anyone is stupid enough to drop off a car at some strangers house.


i wouldnt let anyone else work on my car .. period..

well maybe cms lol

ill repeat my self again
i dont think anyone is stupid enough to drop off a car at some strangers house.


i wouldnt let anyone else work on my car .. period..

well maybe cms lol

hmm??? what are you repeating exactly. and your right well at least i hope your right.

and cms is the shit. so agreed

got the same message here too.