Confirmed: SLP Firehawk G8 - Discuss
^^ wow that brings back some memories
When i was like 6 and actually watched that **** 
09-27-2008, 11:17 PM
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Im with u on this and also after I got a PM like this from Dave I wont ever buy SLP stuff again.
Checkout my PM I got back from Dave Hamburgh
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Is there any kind of warranty on ur wheels. I have a set that was next to new when I got them 4 years ago and they havent seen the road since 2004. The damn things are pitting and I know in a mater of time the chrome will be flacking off. Is there anything u guys are doing about this problem being there ur wheels.
Hi,
The company that we had which built the OEM vehicles for GM (SLP Engineering) was shut down four years ago. SLP Performance Parts had no real affiliation with SLP Engineering other than being the Exhaust Supplier. Unfortunately because we (SLP Performance Parts) are not the supplier/manufacturer, we cannot offer a warranty for another companies product.
When SLP Engineering did shut down, we did purchase the balance of their painted Firehawk wheels which we do have in stock.
Regards,
David Hamburger
SLP Performance Parts, Inc.
www.slponline.com
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Checkout my PM I got back from Dave Hamburgh
David Hamburger
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Originally Posted by StreetnStrip
Is there any kind of warranty on ur wheels. I have a set that was next to new when I got them 4 years ago and they havent seen the road since 2004. The damn things are pitting and I know in a mater of time the chrome will be flacking off. Is there anything u guys are doing about this problem being there ur wheels.
Hi,
The company that we had which built the OEM vehicles for GM (SLP Engineering) was shut down four years ago. SLP Performance Parts had no real affiliation with SLP Engineering other than being the Exhaust Supplier. Unfortunately because we (SLP Performance Parts) are not the supplier/manufacturer, we cannot offer a warranty for another companies product.
When SLP Engineering did shut down, we did purchase the balance of their painted Firehawk wheels which we do have in stock.
Regards,
David Hamburger
SLP Performance Parts, Inc.
www.slponline.com
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09-28-2008, 02:02 AM
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Im sure you could still change the name. Look at what Ford had to do, change the FiveHundred back to Taurus. They did - so can you 
I do like "SLP G8"
And if you don't make cars like the Brabus, or AMG, or DINAN, somebody should. Wish I had the resources.
I do like "SLP G8"And if you don't make cars like the Brabus, or AMG, or DINAN, somebody should. Wish I had the resources.
09-28-2008, 02:03 AM
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I agree with whoever first said that those 1 : 3 odds are insane....
Not only Insane but Impossible, given what I just read on at least 10 different forums posted earlier.... I am amazed that anyone can even think thats true....
The dealerships calling like crazy for these cars should also still have some GTOs leftover from their first production run... You can put the Hawks right next to those. Goodluck.
Not only Insane but Impossible, given what I just read on at least 10 different forums posted earlier.... I am amazed that anyone can even think thats true....
The dealerships calling like crazy for these cars should also still have some GTOs leftover from their first production run... You can put the Hawks right next to those. Goodluck.
09-28-2008, 06:52 AM
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Maybe this was answered but I am not reading all 500+ responses but what is the top Mustang items? Unless yall are selling the hell out of line locks, pulleys, stick on hood scoops, window louvers and decals I have yet to see anything SLP on any Mustang or Dodge and I frequent alot of local car shows. Just curious. Maybe it is popular in other parts of the country.
09-28-2008, 07:02 AM
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Boy Dave did you guys at SLP miss the mark here.
I am a 43 year old male, wife, 2 kids, house outside of Houston, Tx, make 82K, I have a dog (best friend by the way) I have a 03 GMC Truck, an 02 Camaro SS, just bought a 2008 Impala LTZ for the wife and I was looking for a daily commuter. Would you consider me as your "Target Buyer"?
I bet your voting for Obama too arent you? Tell ya what, why not just sell SLP to Subaru and make a WRX Fire Falcon!
I am your demographic or "Target Buyer" and I am an F Body owner. You sir are a putz!
No offense, have a great weekend!
CT
I am a 43 year old male, wife, 2 kids, house outside of Houston, Tx, make 82K, I have a dog (best friend by the way) I have a 03 GMC Truck, an 02 Camaro SS, just bought a 2008 Impala LTZ for the wife and I was looking for a daily commuter. Would you consider me as your "Target Buyer"?
I bet your voting for Obama too arent you? Tell ya what, why not just sell SLP to Subaru and make a WRX Fire Falcon!
I am your demographic or "Target Buyer" and I am an F Body owner. You sir are a putz!
No offense, have a great weekend!
CT
Responses like this are the reason Dave went to another source for feedback. Some folks can't be mature long enough to get good responses so why should he bother. I am not saying that they should use the Hawk name but I can see where he comes from by not coming here.
09-28-2008, 10:25 AM
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Maybe this was answered but I am not reading all 500+ responses but what is the top Mustang items? Unless yall are selling the hell out of line locks, pulleys, stick on hood scoops, window louvers and decals I have yet to see anything SLP on any Mustang or Dodge and I frequent alot of local car shows. Just curious. Maybe it is popular in other parts of the country.
09-28-2008, 11:44 AM
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A rep from SLP visited the Camaro/Firebird car show at the Texas State Fair yesterday. Thankfully for him, i wasnt there when he showed up, but i was told he hyped up the G8 Firehawk, and he also dropped off some catalogues that featured some discontinued products
09-28-2008, 02:52 PM
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If my memory serves me, at one time you could not order Firehawk emblems, hoods etc. unless you supplied the dealer with your vin number , thats how special they were.
This is a slap in the face to all who own Firehawk's.
Ryan
This is a slap in the face to all who own Firehawk's.
Ryan
09-28-2008, 06:21 PM
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I feel for the Original Firehawk guys. Yet it appears that SLP has made the decision and will be doing it their way. So the most we can do is just sit back and watch as the G8 Firehawk slowly disappears into obscurity.
09-28-2008, 06:53 PM
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I love how Dave keeps saying that they have nothing to do with SLP engineering, that it was a different company than SLP perf parts. No kidding, but just because they are different companies, they were run and founded by the Hamburgers, or at least that's what I was lead to beleive.
It's funny how now SLP perf parts claims credit for creating and making upwards of 60k niche vehicles, but then claims they aren't responsible for any of the flaws and warranty items because SLP engineering is out of business.
Don't get me started on what SLP perf parts charges for a dyno... and I'm not talking about tuning, just dynoing a car. You'd think that the hand of God was dynoing it.
It's funny how now SLP perf parts claims credit for creating and making upwards of 60k niche vehicles, but then claims they aren't responsible for any of the flaws and warranty items because SLP engineering is out of business.
Don't get me started on what SLP perf parts charges for a dyno... and I'm not talking about tuning, just dynoing a car. You'd think that the hand of God was dynoing it.