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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 02:06 AM
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No members, no forum. That's how it works. You won't ever get my business with that attitude
True, but sponsors keep this site free for the rest of us. Would you rather pay a membership fee to use this site? The info is good, but not so much that I'd pay to read it.

So it doesn't hurt anyone to make a sponsor your first look, especially given that most products for our cars are pretty similar across the board. And in this case with this header company, it is a good cautionary tale at why you should stick with our proven companies, not some numb-nut word-of-mouth ebay start-up.
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 02:10 AM
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Oh I understand that perfectly. But the truth is, when you have an active board, companies kill to get their name on it. Hence the reason for the new "ebay" listing ads. Ebay likely made an offer that IB couldn't resist. This website is a money GENERATING place. Who wouldn't want to be a part of that?
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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I got my headers and y they are goin on this weekend....
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jb7241986
I got my headers and y they are goin on this weekend....
When did you order and did you get a catted Y?
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by mac62989
When did you order and did you get a catted Y?
I definitely want to know this too. I ordered from Justin 2 months ago and.... haven't seen ****. Have talked to him randomly here & there, stupid **** was starting to happen but I always thought he'd make it right but it's been 3 weeks since I talked to him last. No big deal, I only gave him $700
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 01:07 AM
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I definitely want to know this too. I ordered from Justin 2 months ago and.... haven't seen ****. Have talked to him randomly here & there, stupid **** was starting to happen but I always thought he'd make it right but it's been 3 weeks since I talked to him last. No big deal, I only gave him $700
Damn 700. Well I paid $630, received headers after threatening legal action, and now out $380. Justin basically stole money from us.
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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This guy is just so sketchy. Everything I have read about him adds up. Stumbled across his website. Of course it lists a fake number..
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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Of course it lists a fake number..
It used to be his real number. Before he fucked everyone over.
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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Ya what a douche. Oh how I needed affordable stainless headers..
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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I know its taken people longer than what I've waited to get their goods but I'm gonna have to dispute this. Does anyone know for sure if he has closed the doors?
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Does no one live near him/his shop? It would be interesting to have someone go there personally and speak with him.

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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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Ive seen the suspected address thrown up here several times. This forum is filled with Texans I thought..
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Devils Mentor
Well I hope Justin works things out with the sponsorship because he will be a great asset to the community.

Just for curiosity, how much does the sponsorship cost per year?

I understand that the owners are out to make a dollar, but at some point, the needs and what's good for the community must be taken into consideration. If a small mom and pop shop has something innovative to offer, but yet can not afford the fees, then then owners may need to reevaluate some things for the good of the community. --Just say'n


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The sponsors ARE the community, geez man.
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 01:13 AM
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whoever was the first person to realize they were screwed out of money should have made a thread giving the others a heads up on this place lol. sucks to hear this many people were a victim.
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 02:21 AM
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Seems to me, that if I was part of a group that's been screwed out of anywhere from $300-700 bucks. I'd be forming a lynch mob, and heading to Texas.

Where's the pitch forks and torches???
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 03:04 AM
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I'd drive up to longview, but don't know if the address is legit. There has to be someone around his area that can go by. Found this searching his cell number.

http://easttexas.craigslist.org/ele/1954775564.html

Seems like Justin needs money. Don't know why, since he's stole plenty.
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SSmoken
whoever was the first person to realize they were screwed out of money should have made a thread giving the others a heads up on this place lol. sucks to hear this many people were a victim.
That happened, and people kept buying his ****; why, I don't know, because they were the exact same cheap headers you could get from other sellers on ebay.

Buying the cheapest aftermarket part possible doesn't lend itself to happy wrenching.
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by mac62989
When did you order and did you get a catted Y?
i got the long tubes and uncatted y pipe. i dont believe in cats on a muscle car. i orded before summer was over probably early august and met justin halfway between my house in dallas and east texas where his shop is in longview. he personally met up with my to hand me my **** and 470 bucks aint that bad for stainless longtubes and a stainless coated y........he did jerk me around for a little bit not answering the phones and **** but i got my **** about a week or two after he promised. it surprises me all the people he bullshitted but if you cant keep up with demand why **** people?
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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Lol hes selling off his possessions to flee the country.
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Element
That happened, and people kept buying his ****; why, I don't know, because they were the exact same cheap headers you could get from other sellers on ebay.

Buying the cheapest aftermarket part possible doesn't lend itself to happy wrenching.
Yeah, I posted numerous warnings and complaints in the previous threads that sprouted after he kept feeding me lines back in late May, early june and through July. He even had the gall to come on the board to defend his business when I posted a long complaint detailing the issue.
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