HERE'S THE LOWDOWN!
Price: $425
Shipping: Varies, in-state to business $65, to residence $95. Out of state to business $100, to residence $130.
MINIMUM NEEDED: 15 orders. My partner DEVIOUSDEV and I are fronting the money for the other 5 hoods for the 20 hood total.
Hood:
This hood will be made for us in full carbon fiber with a fiberglass support frame. It will weigh approximately 10-14 pounds though we can't be sure until the first prototype is made.
Once we get the prototype and test fit it as A-OK, we'll send it back for production. Turnaround time should be 2-3 months total at most, from what I understand. 3-weeks to a month shipping/prototype manufacture, 2 weeks to get it back and test fit, 2 weeks back then another couple weeks to a month for production and shipping.
DEPOSIT AMOUNT IS THE GB COST OF THE HOOD WITHOUT SHIPPING. We will collect shipping when the hoods arrive.
If you want in on this GB, PayPal your deposit of $425 to
hikaru@otaking.org, or click on the link below.
Click Here To Make Deposit Via PayPal! We are accepting deposits from now until Jan 11th. If we do not receive enough deposits, we will use PayPal refund to send everyone's money back. There is no risk! Do it now!
We already have our donor hood and car, we're ready to go. Please post here or PM/Email me if you submit your donation. Everyone who PMed me will get a link to this topic.
Just wondering... Can we have a little more time... 11th is not that far~ If not... that's cool. Just thought i would ask~ THANKS
If I don't get any deposits today, then it'll close on the 12th instead of the 11th. I just can't go more than 5 days past the first deposit because that'll screw them over if we have to refund it cuz then they'll have to pay a 3% chunk out of it to PayPal, see?
Welp, got our first deposit in. Keep them coming people. Let's make this a reality. You guys asked for it, we went out and did all the work to get it prepped, now all we need is the money. Help create your aftermarket, don't let it die.
Can i mail you a check... i don't use online payments~ THANKS
Yes, we can accept check. Here's the address:
Make checks payable to 'Mike Stratton'
Send it via snailmail to
Initial Velocity Motorsports
PO Box 7393
San Jose, CA. 95150-7393
We will hold onto the check and notify you before we make a deposit. All personal checks will be verified with the bank for funds; all bounced checks will be subject to a $25 bank fee (which we'll be charged).
We can take payment until Jan 14th right now, but the first container goes out to asia on the 22nd so we MUST be done by the 17th, no later.
Sorry, I am going to have to back out. I had to replace ignition coils. I would have to wait til next paycheck and that would be until the 18th. Will they be selling these after the GB?
Originally posted by 303GreenDestiny:
Sorry, I am going to have to back out. I had to replace ignition coils. I would have to wait til next paycheck and that would be until the 18th. Will they be selling these after the GB?
I'm in a similar boat, but with my job. I found out my department is moving to CO and I don't want to relocate. This will/should be happening 15 Feb and any major expenditures ($200+) I have to put on hold. I still want the hood! Will we be able to purchase the hoods at a later date, or possibly put down a partial deposit?
WIll it have the vents like in the pictures?
Yes, it will have vents like in the picture.
Sorry to those of you who have to back out due to life/job situations. If we don't get the minimum for this group buy, then there won't be any left for you to buy later. No guarantees can be made until we get the group buy ordered first.
I PMed YOU!~! if all is good!!! I'm IN!!!!!
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I got your PM, looks like we still need a few more people with about 5 days left. Hurry up folks.
You wanted it, we did the work to get it, don't bail out on yourselves now.
YEA COME ON PEOPLE~~~~ let's get these hoods! I want one i know you all do too!~! SEND in your payments!~!
SVTnKC I might be buying three to help this GB go through considering everyone is selling out!!!!
I wasn't even in on this I just can't see this going to waste...Lets go people those who wanted it get your [censored] together and do it...
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
SVTnKC I might be buying three to help this GB go through considering everyone is selling out!!!! I wasn't even in on this I just can't see this going to waste...Lets go people those who wanted it get your [censored] together and do it...
Dude, shut up. $425 is alot of cash to just spit out, and I'll go on record as saying that RIGHT AFTER THE HOLIDAYS probably isn't the best time to be asking for money from people. But anyway, if someone doesn't have the cash for the hood, they don't...deal with it. Gee...I'm going to be going through a rough time with work (sorry Chris to use you as an example). I have bills to pay...If I don't pay them, they will TAKE MY CAR...they will TAKE MY HOUSE...but gee I said I was interested in this group buy so I have to go through with it. What? F*ck that! You want to buy 3 hoods, more power to ya, but don't go trying to make people feel bad because they couldn't cough up the cash. Not everyone is as comfortable financially as you may be. If it doesn't happen..yeah it sucks but oh well.
With that, I have submitted the $425 deposit for my hood.
Hey, hey people. Look, if you have financial troubles and you can't go through with it, Dev and I fully understand. We're people too.
Let's not have any ill feelings being tossed about here, alright? To those who have sent money for the hoods, thanks for helping get this group-buy off the ground. We've got two checks coming in the mail, 1 online payment via PayPal, and 3 more hoods to be purchased by someone. So we're halfway there already. (Pretty much).
So far I have money for:
5 hoods (DEVIOUSDEV and NorCalCoug)
1 hood (TheGreatOne)
2 hoods (checks on the way right now)
So out of the 20 hoods, there remain 12 left. If SVTnKC buys 3, that leaves 9 left.
That someone was me!! Maybe...Hopefully...Possibly??? Like I said it's gonna be at the last minute just need more info
...
Can i still get in on this or no. i got the loot. i can send u a check, and call me before u cash it and i will make sure the funds are in the bank. Thanks
Yup, that's perfectly fine. The address was written in a previous post, we just need to make sure we have all of it available for deposit the day that we have to bring the car to the manufacturer.
I hope you get the check before the 17th? Are we going to be past 5 days if this does not happen?
No worries on that.
The money has to be to the mfgr when the car is delivered, so we'll have a few days buffer.
ill send money on monday.
I would love to buy 3
... but i'm only buying 1, that was Ti.something that said he was buying 3~! So... YEA~ but anyway, my check went in the mail yesterday~ Let me know when you get it!~! THANKS~
Sorry, yeah, got my names mixed up.
Okay, folks. If Thinkmoto buys 3, that leaves 9 left. Come on, halfway done already. More than halfway even.
What happens if we are still short? Will it go through, or do you have to have 20 hoods purchased. I'll probably 3 But it'll be on monday and I'll send the money to you next day air.
So I understand this, money must be recieved by the 12th so you can ship the hood to China by sea in a container??
I assume then you are either wire transferring the cash to the company oversea's in full for the amount of the 20 hoods.
Now I have the $425 right now and I mentioned in the first post I would buy this hood, I also do not check the boards daily like most do. I think you might want to wait for the next boat in order to get more interest (ie more people read this post)
I have also sent you a PM.
Bill
Question.... These are going to come in Carbon Fiber.... Are they going to come with glosy coats or are we going to need them to be painted/clear coated?!?!? THANKS
1- The vendor is in the United States. Their manufacturing is in Asia. The vendor is Wayson USA LLC, the parent company of Aerogear (Makers of the Predator hood and Z3 fenders)
2- We must have payment for the vendor before they will spend their money to get the hoods made. They are willing to be flexible on this by a couple of days, but the reason why I can't be flexible is because we don't want to screw them over and thus ruin any relationship for getting future parts made for you guys.
3- Payment is not due until the 14th. We will take the word of people who 'put the check in the mail', but so help you if you actually didn't send money and said you did.
4- The hoods are carbon fiber and will have a high-gloss resin and UV coat. HOWEVER, you will have to get the hood shot with clearcoat if you want to protect it from acid rain and the weather.
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
What happens if we are still short? Will it go through, or do you have to have 20 hoods purchased. I'll probably 3 But it'll be on monday and I'll send the money to you next day air.
You can send it regular mail, I just need to have the commitment of money by the 14th, not the actual receipt of money.
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
What happens if we are still short? Will it go through, or do you have to have 20 hoods purchased. I'll probably 3 But it'll be on monday and I'll send the money to you next day air.
You can send it regular mail, I just need to have the commitment of money by the 14th, not the actual receipt of money.
OHHHHHHH.... 
well I'll send it next day just to be a nice guy ...You guys have enough on your minds as it is
Don't need you worrying about stuff
Man. I really want/need one...but my funds are gone as of right now. Will we be able to buy this later after the initial deposite dates have passed? I know there's NO WAY I can come up with $400 in a few days...a few weeks yes...If there is any way...I'd like to be put down for one of the extra hoods.
No guarantees that we can offer the GB price after the GB is done, but we'll see. You can probably expect prices to be closer to $500 retail for a non-GB purchase.. that's still a bit cheaper for a 'custom' C/F hood of this quality for most cars.
here's a quick list I just compiled of the people who confirmed and the dates they confirmed (upon seeing the price) in
this thread. there are about 18 people in this list. I believe 2-3 of them said that they're not longer able to do the group buy, so sorry if I didn't remove your name from the list.
SVTweeter 12/5/02
Shaggy 12/7/02
Swazo 12/7/02
livinsvt 12/7/02
JETNBYA 12/8/02
Speed Demon 12/8/02
shaun252 12/10/02
Justin T 12/10/02
getaway driver 12/17/02
jiako 12/17/02
SVTcoop 12/17/02
nomammes80 12/17/02
Rance 12/18/02
KnuKonceptz 12/19/02
TanSVTSe 12/22/02
1314 12/29/02
303GreenDestiny 12/30/02
(this is in no way a "guilt trip" list. I did it out of my own curiosity for the number of people that were actually interested in this upon seeing the price. I was wondering how long after their confirmation date they had to start saving up til the deposit date)
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
What happens if we are still short? Will it go through, or do you have to have 20 hoods purchased. I'll probably 3 But it'll be on monday and I'll send the money to you next day air.
You can send it regular mail, I just need to have the commitment of money by the 14th, not the actual receipt of money.
OHHHHHHH.... well I'll send it next day just to be a nice guy ...You guys have enough on your minds as it is
Don't need you worrying about stuff
The reason why I don't suggest next day air is that we've given you a PO Box to send it to, so it's easier to just send it like, priority mail. If you really want, you can send it Express Overnight via USPS.
We've got one more person who's PMed me telling me he's sending a check, so there's only a few left to go people.
And yet ANOTHER deposit received! Thanks. Keep them coming guys, this is getting alot closer now.
Here's the list of payments received or payments pending.
KnuKonceptz (1)
Nickyd1298SVT (1)
ssmumich00 (1)
SVTnKC (1)
TheGreatOne (1)
jiako (1)
DeviousDev & NorCalCoug (5)
ThinkMoto (Possibly 3?)
I'm in.. sending paypal today..
Payed via Paypal ... YES! Jared aka SVTweeter. Thanks guys for making this happen!
Thanks guys, payments received and I've got 1 more putting down his deposit (Swazo). I also got SVTnKC's check today, so I'll put that in our 'group buy hold box' until we're ready.
Thanks to everyone for your support in getting this GB going.
Updated list:
KnuKonceptz (1)
Nickyd1298SVT (1)
ssmumich00 (1)
SVTnKC (1)
TheGreatOne (1)
jiako (1)
DeviousDev & NorCalCoug (5)
ThinkMoto (Possibly 3?)
Swazo (1)
unknown (1)
SVTweeter (1)
Only need 3 more of ThinkMoto decides to hook it up with a 3 hood purchase.
Thinkmoto came through with a 3 hood purchase, only 3 left people! Come on!
KnuKonceptz (1)
Nickyd1298SVT (1)
ssmumich00 (1)
SVTnKC (1)
TheGreatOne (1)
jiako (1)
DeviousDev & NorCalCoug (5)
ThinkMoto (3)
Swazo (1)
unknown (1)
SVTweeter (1)
Don't forget to thank my partner DEVIOUSDEV for putting a majority of the work behind it. Let's get the last 3 and close this sucker out, kay?
I send my money to you today by priority 2-3 day mail. Thanks.
If it comes down to it, I will purchase a second one. I will be paying by paypal. The funds are sitting there, just waiting to see if I need to help the GB along.
We'll know tomorrow.
If you buy a second one, we'll be willing to settle for just one more buyer and we'll pick up the slack ourselves.
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
MY BAD 
Thanks DEVIOUSDEV!!!!!! 
You are quite welcome, and I would like to add a "thank you" to you as well
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Come on folks, 3 more to go.
just sent my payment in guys....yippie
Will these be available later, or is this a one time deal... I don't have the money now, but hopefully will in about a month.
Originally posted by xchang:
Will these be available later, or is this a one time deal... I don't have the money now, but hopefully will in about a month.
I would assume those buying multiple hoods would be able to sell them to you at a later date.
Yeah, I figured with a profit... =)
I just want to get this buy rolling and dont plan on even having the second hood shipped to myself (no sense in raising the cost) Once they are available the first person to pay in full the amount I paid for it gets my second hood.
KnuKonceptz, go ahead and send payment for the 2 hoods, we'll cover the rest unless someone else gets ambitious and decides they want to pay into it over the next week or two. Obviously as my partner and I are buying the most hoods, we'd like to have 'first dibs' on selling our 'reserved tickets' if you guys don't mind, or at least down to the 5 we had originally planned to buy.
You just need the $425 right now, correct?? And then the shipping will be collected later... right??
I am scrounging up money right now... I want a hood, but dunno if there is a cutoff.
That is Correct, when the hoods are finished being produced, then we will need the money for shipping
Money will be sent first thing in the morning by paypal, I may have time to get send it tonight but have a few other things brewing for the evening.
No problem if gays want to sell yours first.
Dooh should be you guys, damn typo's
OK, I know in about two weeks, I will have the $425 for a hood, if someone could cover me now, and I will purchase one from you in about two weeks, Confirmed!
I have a good rep, so you guys can trust me... (Last I checked I had a good rap...
)
Alright, we got you covered. You can buy one of the 'extra' hoods we put the money in for. I'm gonna hold you to it, kay?
Got your deposit, KnuKonceptz.
Okay, we also have a confirmed appointment with the manufacturer (Wayson USA) on the 20th to get the hood sized/measured for clearance over the motor and rest of the engine bay, and then it ships overseas on the 22nd for prototyping. As we said previously due to Chinese new year, they'll be shut down for most of Feb, but we should see a prototype back in March for test-fit and pictures, and final product a few weeks after that, pending no issues from manufacture. (This is all just a repeat of previously posted info, except our scheduled confirmed appointment with the mfgr).
GREAT, THANKS... You will have my payment in Two weeks!!
I don't know about you guys but I am already killing myself w/anticipation. It's going to seem like the longest 2-3 months ever! Most of all though I wanted to give props to Norcal and Dev for making this dream a reality.
Just as a note; for people who wish to buy out the slots that Dev and I purchased, you may do so at group buy price by PayPal or PMing me for an address/name for your check. For people who wish to wait until AFTER we receive the prototype hood and have pictures, you will be paying $65.00 more per hood (non-GB retail price). So, word to the wise if you want the GB price, buy out our slots now.
I am in no hurry, its too cold to even think about replacing body parts. These should arrive just in time for warm climate
We're shooting to get them in right before the show season starts. The only thing that might cause delays is the one-month break due to Chinese New Year, but in the end you're still saving several hundred dollars over comparably designed CF hoods of the same low run-number for other cars.
DAMN THOSE CHINESE PEOPLE!!!
Damn, I wish I lived in China ... a month off, I haven't had a month off since I started workign when I was 16.
Originally posted by SVTweeter:
Damn, I wish I lived in China ... a month off, I haven't had a month off since I started workign when I was 16.
Be glad your in the USA, most of the workers are getting paid 1/2 what you made when you were 16. Most work longer then 8 hour days and some companies have their employees live at work during the week (companies have dorms in them). This keeps them from being late and also work longer if need be.
Also not every company has a whole month off, it is a week celebration and some companies extend the break.
Yeah, but they don't pay 1200/mo for a 1bdr apartment like we do in San Jose.
Yeah, before my Grandma passed away,
she gave me some money when I went to Shanghi as a gift... It came out to $20 USD. My parents told me it was a whole months wage for her, a middle class worker working as a telephone operator. She was 85 and still working...
NorCalCoug did u get my check for the deposit yet.
Yes! I just got your check along with others. DEVIOUSDEV and I went to meet the donor and take measurements and pictures. And the freaky 'security guard' lady who was like, 97 million years old, was very much weirded out that we were sitting there sticking play-doh on an engine of a car sitting on a repair lot at 10pm at night.
Monday the hood comes to the Mfgr for examination and packaging, then off to China it goes!
SWWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTT
AHHHH..... VERY good news!!! NOR pmed you.. let me know please!~
Muahahahahahaha.......
I wasn't sure if I'd be able to swing this CF hood, but some how the money gods are looking down on me or something!
If I had that dancing bananna GIF I'd bust it out now!
There you go
Okay, well, minor setback in that the dealership wouldn't let svttour2002's car part with its hood while it's in the shop. The good news is that Wayson isn't sending their container overseas until NEXT tuesday, so we'll be okay since we can get the hood by then.
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
There you go
Scweet!!! lol
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
There you go
ROTFLMAO!!! 
Is there a possibility we can get these hoods clearcoated? It'd be that much easier if I can just bolt it on my car and be done with it. Even if it costs extra $$$.
Also...what's going to be the deal with rain? I don't have a garage...will I have to cover the inlet or what? It's going to be over the plastic engine cover right? Shouldn't be a big deal then I guess.
Inlets? i'm lost what do you mean? the Scoops? If that's what you mean, the rain shouldn't hurt it~ you'll just have to get your engine Steam Cleaned more often! Correct me if i'm wrong...ANYONE~
the VENTS are located over the plastic cover of our engine, directly above the headers, so you shouldn't have to worry about anything precious getting wet in the rain. . .that's, of course, what I gather from the info given. . .
Cool...any info on the possibility of clearcoating them?
Yes, the hoods can be clearcoated and are in fact RECOMMENDED to be clearcoated to prevent any possible damage to the hood itself from Acid rain. They already come treated for UV, so that's not an issue. Prep for clearcoating is just like any other painted surface; wetsanding for surface prep and clearcoat application.
Just as a clarification, we do not have the resourses available to us at this time to have them clearcoated for you before shipping though.
Thats something one of your local bodyshops would have to take care of
SWEET~ so any good word!?!?
UPDATE:
svttour2002 had to drop out of donating his hood because he was shipped overseas yesterday and his dealership won't let him take the hood off his car while it's in the shop.
We have until monday to get a hood. Fmr12b is trying to hook us up and get a hood in time for the deadline. If we can't make the deadline, we will be forced to wait for the next container to go out. I do not know when that is; I'll have to call and ask in the morning. We sincerely apologize for any possible delay that may occur, due to circumstances out of our control (Thanks Saddam, GWB and the US Air Force
). We've got two other leads that we're trying to follow up and we have good hopes this'll work out okay. I just wanted to update you guys so you don't get antsy not knowing.
there are a couple oem style hoods left in this gb.. all made, ready to go and sitting in Florida, all we need is a couple more buyers to pay off the balance
Clicky I hope this is not to much of a jerky thing to do but I figure there is not a conflict of interest because one of them is EOM style and the other not.
Good luck svttour2002 and keep safe.
I'd be MORE Than happy do donate my factory hood, I have no use for it!~!~ I do live in Kansas City Missouri though, so just let me know~
Update:
We've got two guys helping us find hoods that can be shipped to us in the local area by monday afternoon. If we can't get the hood by monday afternoon (Thanks Uncle Sam.
) then the next container goes out on Feb 25th. I realize this means an additional 3 weeks in the GB, but it won't affect end delivery time by more than 1-2 weeks (since Chinese New Year is going to prevent them from working through the month of February anyway, which is when the hood would arrive.
We're trying our hardest to get the hood by the deadline and we apologize for any inconvenience or delay this causes in the group buy. Unfortunate circumstances do sometimes happen, but at least we can blame this circumstance on Saddam!
Nor, i PMED you PLEASE reply~~~ VERY IMPORTANT~!!! Don't worry i'm not dropping out~
Don't worrry..... I'm not gonna do, what ya'll think i'm gonna do....... Like Totally Flip out MAN~ *(Half Baked)*
HAHA ok Sorry~
But Seriously Nor
, write me back~
Nor or anyone else whom has put in for more then one hood wanna throw one in my direction?? Let me know if any are available please
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Don't worrry..... I'm not gonna do, what ya'll think i'm gonna do....... Like Totally Flip out MAN~ *(Half Baked)*
Jerry Macguire too
Originally posted by brian8064:
Nor or anyone else whom has put in for more then one hood wanna throw one in my direction?? Let me know if any are available please
Dev and I still have a couple of slots available. Go ahead and use the PayPal link provided earlier in the thread, or PM me for an address for a check.
UPDATE:
We were unable to guarantee shipment of a hood to the mfgr today, so we are slotted to go out on the next container which is Feb 25th. As said before, this doesn't push back production by more than two weeks, as they aren't doing any work during the month of Feb. anyway. Work on the hood -would- have begun March 1st, but now it won't start until March 13th. We apologize for the delay, but again there isn't much we can do when Uncle Sam wants to pull a CEG'er out for active duty in the Gulf.
Also, we got another two buy-ins, so just to let you people know we're still accepting payment. We -can- order more than 20 at this price, we just have to order a minimum of 20. Since we've already reached the minimum, there's no risk.
Did you guys get someone to donate a hood????? Just wondering
Have you guys recieved anything from me yet?
I have to check my file folder, but I believe so.
GOOD NEWS! Wayson expects to ship their container on the 19th of February.
SWEET~ So when does that mean you will be taking out checks to the bank?~ Just wondering, so i can EXPECT it! THANKS~~~ I can't WAIT to get this hood, i've been telling all my buddies about it~ they seem as stoked as i am!
As long as they're shipped in time for upcomming car shows this spring and summer, I'm happy
? nothing... no? Any updates?!?
No Updates yet, we're still working out the delivery of the donor hood, but the container doesn't leave wayson until later in February, so we'll know more towards that date
We're still not expecting the delivery time to be affected by much more than a couple weeks, again, due to the Chinese New Year that is being celebrated there.
Whenever we learn something new, we'll keep you guys posted
Sorry folks, we're working on things.
It's been a busy weekend, and I was laid off (Well, will be on Feb 28th), so we couldn't give you any updates.
Obviously I'll have more time in the near future though.
We've received a couple more deposits and have a couple more PayPals on the way! Looks like it's going good people.
SORRY to hear about your job, but i'm glad the hoods are moving right along. But honestly that really sucks about your job!~! Hope you can find a new one fast~~!
NorCalCoug... sorry to hear about the layoff... I know how you feel. Just gotta hang in there, and good things will come.
THanks for the update it is moving along... I am just glad I am on this list now...
Just wondering... This is a FOR SURE deal right, because i have another hood in another GB and i dont' want to sell it, IF this is NOT a FOR SURE thing!?!?! also i wanted to get the fourm back to the front~!
Update! We're picking up a brand new factory Contour hood next wednesday or thursday to take to the manufacturer.
Anyone want me to say hi to the folks at FordPartsOnline for them?
Yes, this GB is still on for sure. I'm driving 3 and a half hours to pick up the hood, so it better be
HAHA NIIIIIIICE! Man, this hood is going to be super sweet on our cars!~ Just wondering... ANYONE do a Photoshop of what it might look like!?!?!?!??! That would be cool! THANKS
I am very interested in hood. I need about 3" or so more clearence than stock for new intake, will this hood give me the clearence?
Thanks Eddie
703 938-9815
We won't know 100% how much clearance the hood has until it's done. This said, it won't have any /more/ clearance than a stock hood does. This hood does not have a power-bulge, it simply has a duct.
Do you have a pic of what the outcome of this hood will be ?
i would like to get it, but i dont want to wait as long as the +98 body Kit.
Originally posted by CitatioN10:
Do you have a pic of what the outcome of this hood will be ?
i would like to get it, but i dont want to wait as long as the +98 body Kit.
Did you look at the very 1st post?
All good things come to those who wait.
Yeah i did look at the first post, but in the pic it looked like 3 diffrent hoods ? Or do we get all 3 of them ? j/k
That pic was the same hood from 3 different angles. That's actually a hood for a Honda, I believe, but that is the duct that will be incorporated into the Contour hood.
I have a guy working on a photoshop pic now, and if someone wants to post it up, when i get it someone can post it so they will know what it'll look like!~! Just let me know your email and i'll send it to you!~!
FordPartsOnline in Atascadero just called me; I will be picking up the OEM hood tomorrow or thursday.
I'll even post pics
Any new word Nor?!?!? Thanks
The hood is in transit at this very minute
NorCal will be at my house with the hood within a few minutes, and we'll be driving it up to the manufacturer right away
Hood was delivered to the mfgr today.
YEA YEA Great work you two!
So, are we still on Sched? and IF we are... What was that schedule again
? THANKS
Hood ships out approx Feb 18th, arrives approx March 12-18th. Give them a couple of weeks to do the molding and fitting of the duct, make the hood, ship it back. We'd get it back around end of april/early may. Then we approve it, and get it put into production. Give it a month after that and we're set. So early june at the latest, I am hoping.
AWW right for the summer time~~~ Puuuuuuuuuuurfect!
Originally posted by Swazo:
MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Hey! DEVIOUSDEV rocks too. :P
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Hey! DEVIOUSDEV rocks too. :P
YES that he does~ Thanks Both of you!
Sooo what's up are they here yet
Er... here yet? We just sent out the OEM hood to be modified to make the replacement one man.
If you read the thread you'll note that we put our estimated time for the hood to arrive overseas as mid march, and the first prototype to come back as mid april, then approval of design and construction of the production batch would put the hoods here around mid may, out by June...
I am so glad this is happening...I simply cannot wait. Excellent work guys!
Yeah I'm pretty pumped about these hoods also
I just need to sell the extra 2 I'm getting
Anyone??
I'm sure the looks will sell these hoods alone, and once everyone that wasn't in on ths GB find out there are a few floating around that they can get their hands on.......$$$$$$$$ cha-ching $$$$$$$$!!!!!!
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Er... here yet? We just sent out the OEM hood to be modified to make the replacement one man.
If you read the thread you'll note that we put our estimated time for the hood to arrive overseas as mid march, and the first prototype to come back as mid april, then approval of design and construction of the production batch would put the hoods here around mid may, out by June...
I believe he was kidding
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Er... here yet? We just sent out the OEM hood to be modified to make the replacement one man.
If you read the thread you'll note that we put our estimated time for the hood to arrive overseas as mid march, and the first prototype to come back as mid april, then approval of design and construction of the production batch would put the hoods here around mid may, out by June...
I believe he was kidding
HAHA Yea i was~ but at least you got the word out on the dates again~
I have mod'd my sig. to show how happy I am over this hood!!!
Originally posted by Swazo:
I have mod'd my sig. to show how happy I am over this hood!!!
i'm having a buddy of mine work on a photoshop pic with this hood~ I'll send it to someone if they want to post it!!! PM ME~
You can send it to me
DEVIOUSDEV@aol.com
So listen, can we get greyhound shipping on these?The shipping costs on showtime's GB are $50. I'd take a ride to save $50!
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
i'm having a buddy of mine work on a photoshop pic with this hood~ I'll send it to someone if they want to post it!!! PM ME~
Any progress?
I haven't talked to the guy since Friday, but i'm sure he's done by now, we just have to catch eachother online~! Then i can send it to someone! I will send it so it can be posted as soon as i get it though!~!
Hey is there any way I could get in on this? Any one have an extra one? PM me if you do, Thanks, Jason D.
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
So listen, can we get greyhound shipping on these?The shipping costs on showtime's GB are $50. I'd take a ride to save $50!
Unfortunately we have no method of getting the hoods to a Greyhound location... we can check into it when the time gets closer, but its not very likely, since we can't fit these hoods in the trunks of our Cougars 
Cool. There must be a local CEG'er with an exploder or something
Rent a Uhaul!!
Originally posted by xchang:
Rent a Uhaul!!
That would kind of eat into the shipping and handling cost. Rental cost + Gas + time.. By then you wouldn't really be saving anything anymore.
Originally posted by zts4u2nv:
Hey is there any way I could get in on this? Any one have an extra one? PM me if you do, Thanks, Jason D.
If you want in on it and haven't bought one from someone else yet, feel free to purchase one of our slots. PM me for more info.
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Originally posted by xchang:
Rent a Uhaul!!
That would kind of eat into the shipping and handling cost. Rental cost + Gas + time.. By then you wouldn't really be saving anything anymore.
Hehe... I know.. I was J/K
OK guys, my buddy is having a little trouble with this Photoshop pic~ Does anyone have two SIMILAR angles of a 98+ contour and the 2003 Cobra hood. SAME color prefered. The pics he came up with really don't look that great! PM or you can catch me on AIM h0ckeystud (the o in HOCKEY is a ZERO!) Yea i know, it's bad, i've had that AIM name since 6th grade though!~!
Doesn't have to be a 2003 COBRA hood... but that's the only similar hood right...? Any one else... anything... something will help!
I'm sorry...but why do you need a pic of a cobra hood??
Look for a CF Scoobie hood, not a Cobra style.
aight.... I'll look! But if anyone has any pics of the hoods, ANY color, ANY angle, i just need something to work with. THANKS
I know I had one that was looking right down on the hood.....but this will have to do until I can find one that's better.
Edit:
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=groupbuy&Number=60068&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1
i did this pic for the other CF hood group buy. it looks like that scooby hood...
Originally posted by mikey boy:
i did this pic for the other CF hood group buy. it looks like that scooby hood...
That's really close to how our hood will look.....but think of this in CF form 
Can't wait to get it!!!! Eh-hem.......look at my sig.
Originally posted by mikey boy:
i did this pic for the other CF hood group buy. it looks like that scooby hood...
THat's sweet~~~ Nice job~~!~!~~
Just Wondering... can you put that hood on a BLACK SVT, i would like to see it! THANKS
I tried some of my photochopping "skills". No promises.....here ya go. Hopefully Mikey does a better one for us all to enjoy.
no way dude that looks great. good job. i think i want to change my front end to a post 98. would that be crazy or what?
lol, I actually like the pre-98 look! But, you know what they say, "The grass is always greener......."
hahahhaaaaaaaaaaaa, true dat.
Originally posted by Swazo:
I tried some of my photochopping "skills". No promises.....here ya go. Hopefully Mikey does a better one for us all to enjoy.
This car looks evil like it wants to eat you. in a good way...
Swazo~ Very nice job!!! Looks like a champ! Umm also, just wondering~~~ NOR or DEV you guys heard anything~?? We still on sched? THANKS
Everything is still on schedule guys.
Any news yet on where it is at??
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Everything is still on schedule guys.
excellent
Is there any way to still get one of these hoods? Loving the scoop...
ASk norcal or deviousdev they might have some extras to sell yet. I had some extras but I have potential buyers lined up right now.
I have an extra if the others are spoken for...
bamf2go is in front of me, but due to a nice refund check from Uncle Sam, looks like I can get in one this too, if someone still has an extra hood. PM me. Out of curiosity....any chance someone could chop one of these onto a non SVT? Kind of wondering how it would look without the SVT effects and such.
I have an extra hood so anyone that is interested let me know
AGGAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
where are the hoods??????????????? LMAO not just being a post whore
The hood is still overseas.
Currently, everything is basically going according to schedule.
Sweet deal sounds good to me~ I have my Carbon Fiber OEM style hood on my car now~ The GB offered by SHOWTIME~ It looks sweet~ but DANG i can't wait to get this HOOD!!! it's going to look TOOOOOO SWEET!!~~!!
i would like to get in line for one of the left-overs. if someone has one left over, let me know. i know i'm @ the end of the line, but it's better than not in line @ all. thanx
You can either PayPal the $425 to
hikaru@otaking.org with the title "Contour CF Hood GB" or you can send money order with the information from the first post.
There is no limit to the number of hoods so if we go above the initial buy, that's fine.
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
HERE'S THE LOWDOWN!
Price: $425
Shipping: Varies, in-state to business $65, to residence $95. Out of state to business $100, to residence $130.
MINIMUM NEEDED: 15 orders. My partner DEVIOUSDEV and I are fronting the money for the other 5 hoods for the 20 hood total.
Hood:
DEPOSIT AMOUNT IS THE GB COST OF THE HOOD WITHOUT SHIPPING. We will collect shipping when the hoods arrive.
If you want in on this GB, PayPal your deposit of $425 to hikaru@otaking.org, or click on the link below.
Click Here To Make Deposit Via PayPal!
This information still applies to those who wish to pre-order now.
Thanks for letting me know that you cashed the deposit. I got something in the mail today from my bank and it said $425. I freeked and went down there and talked to my mom about it. Then I remember what it was for.
Hey guys, any idea of the SIZE of the opening in the hood? I am looking ot buy some mesh to fit in there (since i don't think they will come with mesh). I'm wondering how much I should get??
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
Hey guys, any idea of the SIZE of the opening in the hood? I am looking ot buy some mesh to fit in there (since i don't think they will come with mesh). I'm wondering how much I should get??
will it be Elky mesh?
Originally posted by Nickyd1298SVT:
Thanks for letting me know that you cashed the deposit. I got something in the mail today from my bank and it said $425. I freeked and went down there and talked to my mom about it. Then I remember what it was for.
I thought I sent you a PM... *digs through PM history*
Okay, apparently I -thought- I sent a PM, but the board says I didn't.
Sorry about that.
Not to put any pressure on the speed of the GB......but the Nanner Man won't dance until I'm slapping some CF on my car.
Originally posted by Swazo:
Not to put any pressure on the speed of the GB......but the Nanner Man won't dance until I'm slapping some CF on my car.
LOL
Originally posted by KnuKonceptz:
Originally posted by Swazo:
Not to put any pressure on the speed of the GB......but the Nanner Man won't dance until I'm slapping some CF on my car.
LOL
Bwahahahaha that looks hilarious on your sig man
I'm not sure...I love Mike's mesh but I'm not sure if I can paint it.
So any idea on the size of the opening? It's rather important.
Originally posted by frenchblueC2:
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
Hey guys, any idea of the SIZE of the opening in the hood? I am looking ot buy some mesh to fit in there (since i don't think they will come with mesh). I'm wondering how much I should get??
will it be Elky mesh?
I had thought that it would be coming with Mesh in it... but I'm not 100% on that... We'll try and find out in the next day or two though, and get the measurements if need be
And to wake your nanner up and get it dancing again Swazo... you might try a lil Viagra
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
And to wake your nanner up and get it dancing again Swazo... you might try a lil Viagra
LOL, wrong nanner
Originally posted by Swazo:
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
And to wake your nanner up and get it dancing again Swazo... you might try a lil Viagra
LOL, wrong nanner
LOL HAHAHA
Sorry, didn't get a chance to talk to them about it... but I will call on Monday
Are there any openings on this GB? And is it REALY going to have the turbo heat vents in the hood, like the pic on the first page shows?
Also what's REAL E.T.A. on these hoods?
There are still openings for this group buy and I think there are a number of carbon fiber hoods left, they all have vents and are supposed to weigh between 10-14 lbs. I know KnuKonceptz still has one. PM him or me for details.
I'd be interested if there's an opening as well. Just got my job back so I have some cash to play with.
OK guys heres the update I have
-They have the hood, and are going to be beginning the molding process within a week hopefully, and then they will ship the prototype back to us for test fitment. It should arrive to us sometime towards the end of May, and at that point we'll find out whether they have to do any changes, and should also know the REAL E.T.A.... but until that time, unfortunately all we have to go on are the estimates that have been posted earlier in this thread, for sometime at the beginning of summer
-And as has been stated by NorCalCoug, we have an UNLIMITED number of spots available, we just had to have 20 to get the ball rolling, because we couldn't afford to buy 20 just for ourselves
So you can either paypal us to get a spot on the GB, or PM one of the people that has extra spots.
-The Hood will look like the pic posted in the first post, and will have actual vents in it. We obviously won't have actual photos until we get the prototype in, but we'll see if we can scrounge up some photos of the similar vents on other cars
-So in Summary, we have TONS of spaces available still
The ESTIMATED time of arrival for the final product is sometime in the summer, and the vents will be very similar to the ones in the picture that we have posted.
BTW, I forgot to ask about the vent measurements when I was talking to them, so I will try and find that out soon too
Sweet, good news. Don't forget to take lots of pics of the prototype when it gets here!
OK, so do you take PayPal then?
posted about 10-15 posts ago
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
You can either PayPal the $425 to hikaru@otaking.org with the title "Contour CF Hood GB" or you can send money order with the information from the first post.
There is no limit to the number of hoods so if we go above the initial buy, that's fine.
Thanks Kim.
I think I will send a MO for traceability sake.
Will the MO be cashed once they are ready to ship or upon receipt of them to the GB organiser?
I'l have my MO out in the next few days....
I sent a deposit check a while ago, and it was cashed just recently about a week ago. So all i have to do is pay for shipping. Hell yeah, cant wait until I get it!!!
I don't have my paws on the CF hood, but........
Originally posted by Swazo:
I don't have my paws on the CF hood, but........
But you got em on your nanner
If I had a pic of the hood even, that's exactly where my paws would be!! That hood will be sexy!
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Originally posted by Swazo:
I don't have my paws on the CF hood, but........
But you got em on your nanner
ROTFLMAO
Originally posted by KnuKonceptz:
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Originally posted by Swazo:
I don't have my paws on the CF hood, but........
But you got em on your nanner
ROTFLMAO
HAHAHAHAH
I am officially in on this! Wooo WOOOO!
Hey everyone, I ordered a hood, but really need to sell it now (unexpected money trouble). So if anyone is interested in buying one and getting in on this group buy, please just pm me. Would just need to change shipping information as the hoods have not been shipped out yet.
bamf- I'm sorry to hear about that. Stazi, if you haven't sent payment yet, talk to Bamf and see if you can buy his spot from him.
Otherwise, yes, the money orders are generally cashed within a few weeks so the money can be transferred to the PayPal account to be made available when the mfgr requests it. I'm still waiting for when he wants us to cut him a check.
opening size?? pretty please!!
Originally posted by bamf2go:
Hey everyone, I ordered a hood, but really need to sell it now (unexpected money trouble). So if anyone is interested in buying one and getting in on this group buy, please just pm me. Would just need to change shipping information as the hoods have not been shipped out yet.
OK, I want your hood.
PM will be sent..........
Does anyone have a CF hood they want to sell??? I need one for my car before Mother's day weekend????? I know I'm asking alot, but someone please help me out. Thanks, Jason D.
Just FYI: This is the list of names I have received payment from via either PayPal, Check or Money Order so far.
Steve Chang
Giacomo Abrusci
Jared Mullenberg
Suneil Malhotra
Christopher Krebs
Tony Zangerle
Nicholas Houston
Eric Geraghty
Richie (svt2@(nospam)hotmail.com)
Swazo
Shawn Clone
KnuKonceptz
Ashley Hall
I'll be updating this list as I review the records in my file folder... I may have left off a name or two, so this isn't the completed list. If your name was left off and you sent payment via PayPal, let me know.
More names:
Michael McGown (bought from KnuKonceptz)
WOOT! #1 baby! (Not that it means anything... I think)
sorry, im a little late on this but is this in CA? if it is, can i pick my hood up and save on shipping? is this still even open for deposits? i tried in the other gb but i wanted oem style and they changed theirs to the vent type for like a lot more. i know this is the vented one also, but is there a price w/out shipping? thanx a lot.
Where are you in CA? If you're in the Bay Area, I can arrange to deliver it to you by hand for little or no shipping cost, which means the $425 is all you'd pay (or maybe 15 bucks to cover delivery).
Just a note, in-state shipping to a business is only $65 bucks, add 30 for residential delivery.
actually im in san bernardino, but i was looking to pay a little less than 425 so im gonna have to back out of this one too. but if anyone is able to get oem style for a little cheaper im down for that. thanx everyone.
Quick question...I dont remember for sure if this was answered but...are they already GEL COATED?? or would they have to be brought to a body shop to get some clear sprayed on them?? I had to back out due to job issues ..but I got a new one now..and may be able to swing it!!
They do not come with it.. You will need to get it done after the fact.
They will come with UV protectant resin. They will not be sprayed with a clearcoat paint. To protect it from acid rain and the elements, we suggested you get it clearcoated. That way if something hits it or eats into it, it's hitting paint and not resin/carbon fiber.
Anyone know if theres anything special about spraying a clear coat over one of these? Just wondering if I can take it to a shop and just ask them to spray some clear on it or if special prep of any kind is needed....
Hello, I dont know if you remember me, but I was one of the first people to be interested in this GB. I stopped posting because I thought I was gonna sell my SVT, but after some debating I have decided to keep it. So, I was wondering if it was too late to get back in this GB.
Norcal-
Is this SARS thing going to delay our hood shipment? I heard on the news the economy in China is slumping and the government is shutting businesses down to prevent the spread, so was just wondering if we were part of the chaos or if Taiwan (or wherever it's getting shipped from) won't quarantine our goods.. .
Suneil
Oh crap..I forgot about that! Don't forget to wear your SARS mask when you open the box!
Remember what happened on the simpsons with the flu??
MR. SPARKLE!!
1- A lot of shops won't know how to go about prepping the hood for clearcoating, but they should simply prep it as they would any painted surface. Generally, that is to wet-stand, then clearcoat.
2- You can still get in on the GB. Currently, a backup of work at the factory has us slightly delayed, but I'm expecting to talk to the manufacturer on monday to see what our status is and see what we can do about getting things rolling a little faster. I know people really want their hoods.
3- I don't know how SARS is going to affect us; the factory is in China, but I'm not sure if it's in a region that's currently affected by SARS, or if it's in a more northern region.
Hope that answers your questions, if you ever need me to answer a question more urgently please feel free to email me at
norcalcoug@norcalneco.NOSPAM-PLEASE.com (remove the nospam please part
)
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
Oh crap..I forgot about that! Don't forget to wear your SARS mask when you open the box!
Remember what happened on the simpsons with the flu??
MR. SPARKLE!!
"Meeeeeeeesta Spar-kah-rooooooooool! Whhaaaaaaaaa CHoooooooooo!!!!!" Gotta love the Simpsons !!!
As far as the clear coat goes, wet sand w/ 600 grit and "take the shine off of it". Clean with a spray booth type aerosol degreaser and it's ready to spray with the clear coat of your choice.
It shouldn't cost that much if you take it to a auto body shop to do it for you.
-Daymon
Hey SVTnKC do you still have your oem CF hood? When you get this hood would you like to sell your OEM? Ifso let me know how much. Thanks,Jason D.
Hopefully it is getting close boys!!
*waiting in anticipation*
You know it bud! If you want it, she's yours! I've taken care of it so far so good. She missed all that hail that came to KC earlier this week, and it's only seen rain once. But yea, i'll let you know when this one comes in!
It's comin', folks.
I'm talking to the manufacturer in about.. 30 minutes and I'm finding out what stage we're at with it.
Bow chicka bow bow.......
Originally posted by Swazo:
Bow chicka bow bow.......
BWAHAHAHAHAHA I love doing that sound effect...porn music LMAO
HAHAHAHA! I knew someone else would know what I was doing!
Originally posted by Swazo:
HAHAHAHA! I knew someone else would know what I was doing!
Ber chic a ber ner.......... ber chic a ber ner ber chic a ber ner chic a ber wer chic a wer chic a wer chic a wer......... I need a hood I smushed mine I guess the cf hood will go on for sure now for the rest of the matching cf parts I need to get
so....what's up?
When I called, our guy over at Wayson was on like, 3 conference calls, so I have to talk to him today.
Man.......... I can't wait
Originally posted by Swazo:
Man.......... I can't wait
I second that!
OK, we have a motion on the floor, it has been seconded, let's move to a vote.....I hate parlimentry procedure. Random, yes I know, I'm tired, sorry.
On topic, I can't wait for this either. Whtas the scoop guys??
Okay, talked with the mfgr today, he told me the hood just went into the molding process today, so they're currently chopping up that contour hood and fitting the vent to it.
LoL....hey mike...I'll try and get some cash for the GB if its still open....I really want the CF hood...on a side note, when do you want to pay for thoes stickers???? Im going to be changing my oil at my house today so you can stop by at any time (after 5pm of cours...lol) let me know bro.
Lupe
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
nice...don't forget opening size!!
They may or may not have to modify the opening size-wise so we'll know when they're done. And Lupe; I'll give you a call after 5.
Sorry if this has been asked before (I looked to see, but didn't come across anything except for "summer sometime"), but is there an idea of final product being ready to ship to customers (in-hand, in california)? June is creeping up on us, so I thought I'd ask.
TIA,
Daymon
I think "summer sometime" is the best estimate they have right now man. I would love to be wrong though. I want this thing on ma car!
I'm sure we're going to get them, it's just a matter of when. I'm not trying to get pushy or make any kind of stank....... I'm just looking for an idea, even if it is far off. No rush.....but it'd be nice to know IF there is a better idea than just "summer time". If not now, maybe fairly soon as the process sounds like it's starting to wrap up.....
I'll make an estimate, if they ship the proto-type hood from China/Taiwan/Far East...lol June 1st and it fits perfectly and they do not have to ship it back for any reason, I would expect to see hoods early mid-August. If they have to send the hood back for production add another three weeks to that.
Originally posted by KnuKonceptz:
I'll make an estimate, if they ship the proto-type hood from China/Taiwan/Far East...lol June 1st and it fits perfectly and they do not have to ship it back for any reason, I would expect to see hoods early mid-August. If they have to send the hood back for production add another three weeks to that.
You are correct. A slight shortage in workers and a heavy workload has reduced their ability to perform the order as quickly as we wanted it to happen, but they -are- being made and they -will- be done. I didn't drive to FordPartsOnline in Atascadero to pick up a Contour hood in a rented pickup truck (torque-braking in a rented pickup is fun. ) for nothing.
Cool! Just wanted to check. I never doubted getting one, I was just curious as to when because the original guess-timate said we'd be getting them very soon to now. But august can be done.
Never doubted that they were not going to be made, I just know the time frame these things take. Someone needs to make faster cargo freighters.....lol
Any chance of having thme for the nationals??
One thing I have been wondering is about the clearance once the hood is closed. Are we going to gain, loose or keep the same amount of clearance? I would kill for more clearance!!!! Just think.....a direct port NOSzle setup could be used if we can get more clearance for the bigger U/LIM gaskets needed to do so
someone already has a direct port system on these boards...
Hmmm, first I've heard. Last I did hear they would've made the UIM sit too high because of a thicker gasket to clear the higher sitting injectors for the hood to shut. Who has the direct port?
Ah ha, that's why. The NOSzle setup plug into the LIM and the fuel injectors plug into them. You could be super sneaky and run a 100 shot completely out of view.
Hopefully the hood will have a bit more room to allow this........
OK guys
I am new and need help with this.
We have a 99 black svt and my wife hit a deer this past weekend.
I work in insurance so I have some push with the body shop as our office works with them all the time.
I want to get a custom hood instead of a stocker if at all possible.
A) what is the final price of these carbon fibers? Is the buy still open?
B) are there any other hoods that are available sooner?
Thanks
Hey everyone and to anybody who is looking to buy a hood from this group buy. I need to sell my hood (however the deposits are non-refundable, i'm on the list in this thread) so if anyone is trying to buy one of these hoods, please pm me first or norcalcoug. Help a CEG'er out!
Thanks everyone,
Michael
Somebody please help this guy out!
can you still get in on the gb and can you paint the cf hood?
Originally posted by Swazo:
Bow chicka bow bow.......
I just had to quote this again. I fuggin hungover and can't stop laughing
Originally posted by phatsvt9818:
can you still get in on the gb and can you paint the cf hood?
Yup. Talk to Bamf2Go to buy his slot.
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Originally posted by phatsvt9818:
can you still get in on the gb and can you paint the cf hood?
Yup. Talk to Bamf2Go to buy his slot.
HAHA, you said SLOT~ K sorry... but i had to say something to get this back to the front... YEA..... so..... are they here yet!
To put this back up top you say? Good idea
I do have something to say about this GB though. ::cough cough:: "It's grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!" -Tony The Tiger
Originally posted by Swazo:
To put this back up top you say? Good idea
I do have something to say about this GB though. ::cough cough:: "It's grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!" -Tony The Tiger
bow chicka bow wow....SLOT HEHEHE yeah back up front it is yeah woohoo I'm making no sense at all
Bow chicka bow bow....chicka bow bow....woka woka woka woka...YEAH!
It'd really make my day to have these by the nationals
it'd really make my summer to be sporting this in the nice weather~ That's fo shizzy~
That's what I'm sayin, BUT it will be nice whenever we do get them
Or nice if someone buys my place from me! So I don't have to be tortured anymore by wanting the hood, and needing the money.
enjoyminutemaid@hotmail.com
sorry dude i would of bought it off you buy i just decided to pay off my car by the first of the year and sell it and get my lexus is 300 is 300
IS300... those are TIGGGGGHTY tight!
Just so you know, they're still working on it. We'll hopefully see the end result prototype of it soon. I know we're getting parts back from one other project soon that we'll see, and that was put in a month before the hoods. So, I figure if we're getting end prototype now for our project, we should get the end prototype hood in a couple of weeks to a month at most.
Again, we apologize for any and all delays; if I could I'd buy a plane ticket overseas and whip the SARS out of them factory workers..
Oh yeah.....SARS......it makes sense that a deadly airborne virus might slow down the average day in China...
....but when that CF hood does show up to the US coast...bow chicka bow bow.... it'll be sweet
wow....talk about taking longer than quoted time.
anyone wanna sponsor this hood for my car
Originally posted by jiako:
wow....talk about taking longer than quoted time.
Sh^t happens in overseas dealings, especially with custom made and fitted pieces. Maybe your ways with words can speed the factory workers up in a defiant blow against SARS and MAKE their immune system kill it off better
Originally posted by nyceboi:
anyone wanna sponsor this hood for my car
Yeah if anyone wants to pay me for my hood to go on my car....I'd be down for that too
Any new news or pics??!?!
Is it August yet....
I spoke with the president of the company who's overseeing our project, and he said they should be shipping a sample to us on a container leaving from overseas soon, which means we should get it in around a month to test for fitment. Our major problems have been a factory production slowdown and backlog of work that was put in before us due to SARS and other issues affecting commerce, transportation and work-force in the area.
Otherwise we would've had our test-fit hood about a month ago. Talk about a
Not a problem, figured the SARS crap is the major holdback... Stupid diseases. Appreciate your post on letting us know where we all stand...
woooooooooooooooooooo....gotta keep this shiznit up front guys. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CF Hood=WOOD boing
OK so what's the haps? Just being a pest that's all.
Oh! Oh! Can I be a pest too? Can I? Huh? Huh?
Come on, update! UPDATE! J/K guys, I know your doin your best for us. I hope that prototype is somewhere in the pacific right now though!
Originally posted by NorMich99SE:
I hope that prototype is somewhere in the pacific right now though!
I for one hope it's somewhere ON the Pacific But if our hoods were to become ricer chum (Ya like that one ::he, he, snort::) you know that there'd be some sea rays rubber necking and thinking "Mmmmmmmm, look at that sexy mamma!"
So yea.... is it August yet? .... NO?..... .... How about now?
How 'bout now....is it August yet??
Do we even have the prototype yet?
If not yet, they should get it by about the 13th of this month according to an older post.
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
I spoke with the president of the company who's overseeing our project, and he said they should be shipping a sample to us on a container leaving from overseas soon, which means we should get it in around a month to test for fitment.
Hey guys, Im sorry for the delay. NorcalCourg has just finished moving and has had no computer access for almost a month now. Right now the time frame is as before. Mid august for the completed hood to get here.
We should see the prototype in Mid to late this month. Please if any one has any questions, please feel free to PM me as NorCalCoug still has no internet access and is not sure when he will be up. Right now were in constant contact with our vendor atleast once a week being updated on the status of the IMRC covers and CF hoods. I hope to bring better news to you guys soon.
Lupe
cool thanks for the update.....now what's this about the IMRC covers??????
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
cool thanks for the update.....now what's this about the IMRC covers??????
We have the prototype already completed, Carbon Fiber IMRC covers for show cars or to just add some added flair. Its heat treated to withstand the temps that the engins through out to prevent warping. we don't offer colors, like someone else is, but were competitive in pricing. They already have a GB on NECO....I'll let you know.!!
Roz
how about now..? They here yet?
Originally posted by Swazo:
W3RD
I just spoke with NorcalCoug, were getting the Updated ETA tomorrow on the hoods (being made over seas). I hope to have some good news tomorrow. I will elt you guys know ASAP!
Roz
So what is the word?????????????????????
W3RD
We brefly talked with one of the reps...there in the process of moving offices, so were unable to get a hold of the Product Development Manager. Norcalcoug is on his way to pick up his car on Thursday from them, so he should find out then, and we should know definatly by friday. I apologize for this wait guys, i know how you feel. If there are any questions please feel free to write.
Lupe
Its been so long, what does this look like again?
Sorry, i don't have pics of it. NORCALCOUG does and im trying to get access to his pics but he just finished setting up his CPU and im not sure if he has Dial up yet or not.
I'll get the Pics ASAP.
Lupe
Wake me when these things finally become available...
Yeah we really need to be more forthcoming with information...I understand people being busy and all but you've got alot of people's $$$ tied up in this, there should be absolutely NO wait when new information/pictures/whatever become available. Simply not acceptable.
OK. I've been following this thread since it started and I have one question. With the reversed scoop like that how will the long-term effect of water running in there be on the engine and everything else under the hood? It could cause problems down the road from stuff rusting and corroding in there.
We're sorry for the delays guys, but they are all completely out of our control. We are still waiting for our prototype to arrive, and have not received any photographs of it. The pics Roz was talking about are the ones from the original post, believe me, the second we have pics of this hood, they will be shared with you guys.
Our manufacturer is moving locations this week, and has been impossible to get ahold of, making it increasingly difficult to get any information out of them... because all of their paperwork is split between the two facilities. But we will get answers soon, because believe you me, we are ALL sick of waiting.
I know they sound like lame excuses, and for that I am sorry, but we WILL get you guys these hoods, and they will be more than worth it
Oh and for as to what the hood will look like... this is the pic from the first page of this thread of what the scoop should look like, again, we haven't received any pics of the actual hood, so this is the best we can offer
BTW the ripples in the upper left corner of the pic are from the photoshopping to remove the image that was in front of the hoods, so don't worry about the production hood being all rippled and crap
Also, with most aftermarket hoods that have openings like this one, the engine bay will need a little more tender loving care to keep clean, but we had the scoop put farther forward in an effort to help prevent exposing the actual engine to the elements, we've done our best to try and insure that water won't just be dumping onto the top of the intake manifold
As far as corrosion goes, water gets in the engine bay anyway, but we don't forsee any real problems with things wearing out prematurely... but lets face it, we have Fords, and we'll be replacing parts that have failed due to Ford Factory incompetance long before they corrode away due to exposure to a little water
CF Hood
... with reverse scoops
... ripples and stuff
... Are they here yet
I'm leaving for Maui for the next month and won't be able to check in on this GB. Hopefully it will be ready to ship when I return.....
I really, really hope it will be ready to ship in September as that is my last month in the lower 48.
Yeha I hope to get it before it starts snowing as well.
if that helps anyone.
Originally posted by mikey boy:
if that helps anyone.
Gotta say it again..........MAN OH MAN, did you do a great job on that photochop!
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
we should get the end prototype hood in a couple of weeks to a month at most.
Its Aug. any prototype yet?
Originally posted by Swazo:
Gotta say it again..........MAN OH MAN, did you do a great job on that photochop!
thanks man. i think it helps out buys like this when people can actually see the product before it is even a reality. maybe someday i will get a big discount on something like this because it is such a big selling point. we will see.
Yeah it does help seeing it in finished detail. I just wnat the hood
where are they ???
Sorry to early to function yet
Nor or Dev, even if you have no new news could you please atleast let us know what's up?
I only ask because I am off on vacation for a month and won't be able to check in on this too much. I would like to know what to expect from this point so I don't go nuts wondering for a month about what's going on with it.
TIA,
Daymon
Unfortunately no news yet
If you wanna PM me your phone number where you are going to be, I can call you when we actually have an update
Update:
I went to the manufacturer's new office today to speak with the VP and the project manager. I was shown a photograph of the hood with the scoop molded, though it was an incorrect scoop. They're rectifying it immediately and will have pictures of the correct scoop within 7 days. They'll immediately build out the prototype unit for test fitment and ship it out to us ASAP. Once that arrives and fits properly, we will approve production and get these hoods out to you guys.
We apologize for delays in this group buy, it's definitely taken two months longer than expected. I won't blame unfortunate circumstances, but know that we're bugging our manufacturer near daily.
Good to hear....drive them nutz, I know I would. Thanks for the update
I have found a source for internet access
What could have been a better time
8 months later and they havent even produced a prototype yet??
Pathetic.
Originally posted by unknown:
8 months later and they havent even produced a prototype yet??
Pathetic.
Whats up with the rude comments?
Dev and Nor are trying there best to get these to you guys. And they WILL get there.
I'm sure I speak for Nor and Dev when I say that we appreciate everyones business and we apologize for the wait. Once the prototype gets made it will go quite fast and smoothly.
Rome wasn't made in a day , guys. And the Majority of you understand that. And we thank you.
Lupe Garcia
Originally posted by unknown:
8 months later and they havent even produced a prototype yet??
Pathetic.
WTF Why don't you go [censored] in the body kit GB. That ones been going a hell of alot longer then this GB.
Emmm great... So we still on for like the end of this month?
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Emmm great... So we still on for like the end of this month?
Thats the plan.....ThinkMoto: I thank you for sticking up for us, but we want to keep this thread as civil as possible.
But i do appreciate your support.
But yes we hop by end of month to have the prototype, maybe even (maybe.....)have the first few sets....But again, it all depends on the production of our vendor. they use an over seas company to creat the kits becaue it helps us keep your cost down...but at the same time, its more time consuming.....think this way, for the extra time, your saving 100-200 extra dollars.
Lupe
Not rying to be uncivilized I just can't take it anymore. Frickin cegers are so dumb they [censored] and complain about everything. Damn we're the ones with the money tied up in the GB. [censored] I have 3 hoods paid for, I should be bitching up a storm...but I'm not because I know better and bitching don't get you no where. Well my rant is done I'll save it for some other GB's I'm in.....
(not directed towards you Norcal
)
So does that mean it was directed at me?
JK
Again, we can't stress how sorry we are at the length of time this is taking, if it were up to us, we would have personally hand delivered every single one of these hoods several months ago, but outside circumstances have prevented that
What we DO promise is that these will be finished as soon as possible, and that none of you will be dissapointed with your purchase
We have other projects in the works for the Contour/ Cougar/ Mystique that will be VERY cool... it will just take a little bit of patience since we are just emerging as a new company and so things take time
On a side note, to all of those who have ordered these hoods from us, we are offering you a discount on preorders for OUR CF Engine cover over on the NECO site
Here is the link for the GB posted on NECO We didn't want to steal the thunder from the CEG GB, so that is why we haven't made our own post on here (we're not out to try and undercut competition and steal business like some other vendors out there
) Therefore, out of respect for ChkHwk's GB, i'm only posting information in THIS thread for now
Since the discount is especially relevant to those of you who have paid for one of our hoods
So if you are interested in a matching CF Engine cover to go with your new CF Hood, go check out the post on NECO
If you have any questions, please feel free to post them over on NECO, so that we don't clutter up this thread too much with Off Topic Chatter The reason we are offering discounts to those who have already ordered hoods from us is that, like i've said many times before, we appreciate your business and the patience you've shown to our slowly emerging company
So we want to keep you all happy in any way that we can...
BTW here is a pic of what the prototype of our cover looks like
mmmmmmmmmmmm sweet Devious.....and of course it wasn't aimed at you
Hmmm fighting urge to job on yet another GB...ugh I dunno guys it's tempting
Deviuos and Norcal I left a reply in the NECO forum GB..I want in !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've responded in that thread on NECO for you
And for everyone else that is IN on THIS GB for the hoods, and has already paid, could you do me a favor and either post your email address in this thread, PM it to me, or send me an email along with your CEG ScreenName. (My email is:
DEVIOUSDEV--Remove--@aol.com) just remove the --Remove-- part before sending the email
We are going to start a Mass Email to alert you all when we have updates so that people won't have to check into CEG to find out the newest information about the Hoods
-Dev
PS I know some of you already have sent emails in to us in the past, but some people's email addys may have changed at this point, so this is just to make sure we have the correct one, so you're not left out
my email is redcaddy75 "at" hotmail dot com. thanks for all the work guys, i know you're doin all you can for us.
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
We are going to start a Mass Email to alert you all when we have updates so that people won't have to check into CEG to find out the newest information about the Hoods
Ahhhh Mass Email Alert!!!! The hoods are so close i can taste em~
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Originally posted by unknown:
8 months later and they havent even produced a prototype yet??
Pathetic.
WTF Why don't you go [censored] in the body kit GB. That ones been going a hell of alot longer then this GB.
First of all, I AM in the GB for the body kit - Ashley Hall PIF. 2nd, this comment was not directed at Dev or NOR but the company who has done NOTHING in 8 months. See how it says "they have not even produced a prototype yet??" Are Nor and Dev making these hoods?? No they are the coordinators and I appreciate all that they have done. So what say you now?
Some people just like to create problems where none exist.
Originally posted by unknown:
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Originally posted by unknown:
8 months later and they havent even produced a prototype yet??
Pathetic.
WTF Why don't you go [censored] in the body kit GB. That ones been going a hell of alot longer then this GB.
First of all, I AM in the GB for the body kit - Ashley Hall PIF. 2nd, this comment was not directed at Dev or NOR but the company who has done NOTHING in 8 months. See how it says "they have not even produced a prototype yet??" Are Nor and Dev making these hoods?? No they are the coordinators and I appreciate all that they have done. So what say you now?
Some people just like to create problems where none exist.
Maybe Thinkmoto did jump the gun whe he responded to your comment....but if you read what you wrote, you got to admit it could be taken eihter way.
Why do you think i stayed out of it....because i was just going to let the comment slide and move on because it came off as "contraversal" just because there was 2 ways people could take it.
Please people (everyone) lets try and keep this thread relavant to the GB. Talk to you guys later.
Roz
I know none of you mean to turn this into a flame war, and that there is just a slight misunderstanding going on here
I think we're all just frustrated with how long this is taking, and the set backs we've run into. Believe me, I've been on the verge of ripping someone a new hole over this, but that won't exactly solve anything will it?
So lets all redirect all of this tension into something productive... like baking cookies to send to Dev and Mike
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
I know none of you mean to turn this into a flame war, and that there is just a slight misunderstanding going on here
I think we're all just frustrated with how long this is taking, and the set backs we've run into. Believe me, I've been on the verge of ripping someone a new hole over this, but that won't exactly solve anything will it?
So lets all redirect all of this tension into something productive... like baking cookies to send to Dev and Mike
oatmeal raisan or chocolate chip?? LMAO I don't really care what that UNKNOWN guy says I just hate listening to all the pissing and moaning that goes on in ceg. And now that he says he's in the body kit GB I'm spellbound by the fact he even made the comment....good old ceg for you lol Thanks alot DEV and NOrcal I'll get that payment out asap
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Please
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Please
LOL actually I really should send you guys some for all the good things you have done........
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
I know none of you mean to turn this into a flame war, and that there is just a slight misunderstanding going on here
I think we're all just frustrated with how long this is taking, and the set backs we've run into. Believe me, I've been on the verge of ripping someone a new hole over this, but that won't exactly solve anything will it?
So lets all redirect all of this tension into something productive... like baking cookies to send to Dev and Mike
oatmeal raisan or chocolate chip?? LMAO I don't really care what that UNKNOWN guy says I just hate listening to all the pissing and moaning that goes on in ceg. And now that he says he's in the body kit GB I'm spellbound by the fact he even made the comment....good old ceg for you lol Thanks alot DEV and NOrcal I'll get that payment out asap
I too am LMAO..
It is spelled raisin and you are doing all the pissing and moaning.
Are you done?
I haven't driven the Tour in a bout a week! And Yesterday i uncovered her to take some pics of my CF hood that i'm selling, for this hood! And i swear when i uncovered her, she had the NOR/DEV GB hood on her
! Aww then i blinked and realized i was seeing stuff!!!
So we still thinking end of this month, cause that would be EXCELLENT!
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
I haven't driven the Tour in a bout a week! And Yesterday i uncovered her to take some pics of my CF hood that i'm selling, for this hood! And i swear when i uncovered her, she had the NOR/DEV GB hood on her ! Aww then i blinked and realized i was seeing stuff!!! So we still thinking end of this month, cause that would be EXCELLENT!
Yeah I took my car for a ride and welded the exhaust up on my new cat-back I just bought. I can't wait much longer...for the hoods or the IMRC cover!!!!! mmmmmm I love it
I know I said that he wouldn't dance until I got my hood......but....... ya know
Sorry for the late reply, I just got home finally after being stranded out of town for a month
... We're supposed to talk to the manufacturer at some point later today, so we'll find out the latest then, and get back to you guys
MUST... HAVE... HOOD...
It is the only thing that is keeping me from selling my 'tour.... LOL
Ok now THEY are checking into it... and are supposed to know exactly where we stand tomorrow... hopefully
Originally posted by xchang:
MUST... HAVE... HOOD...
It is the only thing that is keeping me from selling my 'tour.... LOL
LOL ME TOO!!!! HAHA
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Originally posted by xchang:
MUST... HAVE... HOOD...
It is the only thing that is keeping me from selling my 'tour.... LOL
LOL ME TOO!!!! HAHA
yah need hood
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Originally posted by xchang:
MUST... HAVE... HOOD...
It is the only thing that is keeping me from selling my 'tour.... LOL
LOL ME TOO!!!! HAHA
yah need hood
W3RD
Apparently I was misinformed... and they were going to be out of the office today, so I won't know anything till monday
Sorry guys
On a side note, not everyone has Emailed, or PMed me their Email Addys... so if you want to get the most up to date info (starting next week) just drop me a line, and I'll add you to the list
-Dev
its monday... Sorry i'm impatient
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
its monday... Sorry i'm impatient
your not the only one.....but it's alright
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
its monday... Sorry i'm impatient
Welcome to the Club... We should start our own forums, and call it "Why The Hell Are Our Carbon Fiber Hoods Taking So Damn Long" .com ....
... and then we can blame it on the Canadians
On a serious note, I spoke to the manufacturer today, and they are unsure of the exact timeframe we are looking at, but they said knowing how their factory works, that under normal circumstances they should have finished the Prototype, and have it on a boat by next week... which puts it here in about a month.
Now I just want to once again express our appologies for the length of time this is taking. This is completely unnacceptable, and I know that some of you might not have purchased if you had known the wait would be this long.... hell, we probably would have used a different manufacturer had we had known we would be sitting here twittling our thumbs for 9 months
So once again, I am sorry, and we will get this all cleared up as soon as possible, because until you are all happy, we aren't happy
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
... and then we can blame it on the Canadians
Isn't it the French we are blaming for everything now... lol
Appology accepted... But really none necessary. What is the name of this company we are dealing with... I'd like to know so that way we don't go through them again. Or maybe they can cover all our shipping costs to our doors due to the bad turnaround time.
TTT, I don't spose you guys have anything new?
We have been working with Wayson LLC, which is Aerogear's parent company, but the source of the delays have been the oversea's factory they recently began using. They just started using this particular factory I believe, and there have been some major miscommunications on the "foreign end" ... but unfortunately I don't think we will be compensated for it in any way
But we'll see...
And as of right now, we have no new updates...
I have to ask this, who made the mistake of using the wrong scoop? I'm guessing it was our dear friends over in China at the wonderful factory that keeps making us all oh so happy. If that's not one of the many reasons our hoods aren't in hand now, how can they not try to make it up to us? Just a question, where does their customer service come into play?
Unfortunately it's not their customer service we have to deal with. As we're having these hoods privately manufactured for us, our company is the one that must do our best to make amends to you, the customer.
As Dev posted before, we're offering a discounted price (beyond that of the NECO group buy price) on our Carbon Fiber IMRC covers to anybody who has purchased a hood from us. I wish we could do more right now, but we can't until I re-negotiate with the manufacturer. We'll see what we can pull, whether it be a reduced cost on shipping or what have you, and we apologize for the wait that everyone has had to endure. We're more irritated than any of you by this as we hate to leave you guys waiting for a product.
Is the reverse scoop that was in the picture what we're getting?
Originally posted by KarlosSVT:
Is the reverse scoop that was in the picture what we're getting?
The scoop as pictured in the image on the first page is the scoop that will be molded to the hood and produced.
My car just went up for sale yesterday...
Sucks, but it's time i move out of the RENTS house and get on my own feet. Either the Car or the Motorcycle had to go... and my motorcycle is my pride and joy! Although i do love my car, i'll make sure she gets a good home! Anyway, my point... I'm not in any rush to get this hood (although i know many are), and depending on the person that buys my car if he/she wants the hood, i might be selling mine hood! just...FYI
Nice try, but you're not allowed to sell your car....
and that's final!!!
...Unless of course you want to trade it to me for a
slightly used '95 Mystique with no engine
HAHAHA
... hmm no engine... DEAL! HEHE J/K! But yea i know... it's choking me up a little to think about selling her! BUT i might not have too... i think i'm going to get another roommate in my house... And if i do! I can keep the car, but we'll see! I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Well to stay on topic.. any new news on the hoods?
You know you want to get a nice dirty mystique
... in all seriousness, you'd be getting the better deal here
And to stay on topic... I have a call into the manufacturer, and they are going to call me back tomorrow with the latest info
... if they don't, I'll break some kneecaps
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
You know you want to get a nice dirty mystique ... in all seriousness, you'd be getting the better deal here
And to stay on topic... I have a call into the manufacturer, and they are going to call me back tomorrow with the latest info ... if they don't, I'll break some kneecaps
Do it please....
Any new news? how about a prototype pic...
!!
Someone once told me "Quality takes time..", I wonder what they would say now?
Nor/Dev did you get the call back? Anything new to report?
I got the call back... but we don't have any news
We're still waiting to hear back from Hong Kong
Originally posted by unknown:
Someone once told me "Quality takes time..", I wonder what they would say now?
That you guys should be getting some DAMN good quality ISH
Are you guys negotiating anything about the shipping to us since it has been a long delay?? Just wondering, that's all...
Is there some sort of date that if we don't get the hoods by, we'll get a refund?
HONG KONG
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
HONG KONG
lol this hood says hong kong fooey!
Originally posted by bamf2go:
Is there some sort of date that if we don't get the hoods by, we'll get a refund?
I doubt it. We're in for the long haul.
Come oooooooooooooon proto-hood!!!!!!!!!
Our manufacturer is going to get verbally beat on by me come tuesday (When the vice pres is in the shop).
I don't know if this ever got answered, but is there going to be different under hood clearance? More would be good..... the mm's count
Talked to the mfgr today; they're doing some final measurements before finishing up the mold for the prototype and shipping one out to us. We'll take a look at the specs before approving anything and we'll do our best to post pics of the prototype once it's ready.
Update: Mfgr's factory will be finishing the mold by tomorrow, then it has to dry for a day or two. After that, they'll pop out a prototype, and we'll get one in the states no more than a couple of weeks afterwards (pending clearing customs, and shipping time). Thanks for all your patience with us on this, and we'll be seeing these SOON!
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bout time keep on pestering them Norcal
So the GB hoods, they'll be the same shape as the ones in the pic? if so, hell ya!!!
Also, what would be the approximate date of delivery of the hood, just curious?
oh DANG I thought you already approved a mold... GEEZ so what are we looking at..? Another 2-3 months? Just wondering not trying to be the downer on the update!
Well from past experiences we know it will take roughly 4 weeks to get here ONCE it has been sent. My guess is that we don't receive anything in this calander year.
However, I would love to be wrong about this.
do you have a possable release date for next year if it takes that long ... like what month approxamatly. I am just curious how long we'll be waiting for the hoods to be shipped
ttt
Originally posted by unknown:
My guess is that we don't receive anything in this calander year.
I really.......REALLY hope that is not the case
I hope not as well... And BTW i've decided against selling the TOUR. I bought Sale signs and everything, and i just COULDN"T bring myself to putting them in the window!!!! So she's still here for a while! But right now she's in blocks getting her brakes replaced and i have to replace a control arm while i'm in there! SO... about the hood... Any new news? THANKS
The R&D/Marketing guy for the mfgr will be back in the office on wednesday; I'll check in with him then on the status of the prototype's construction. Hopefully we'll hear good news ASAP or I'm going to get angry.
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
The R&D/Marketing guy for the mfgr will be back in the office on wednesday; I'll check in with him then on the status of the prototype's construction. Hopefully we'll hear good news ASAP or I'm going to get angry.
[Daydream] Norcal hanging the "R&D/Marketing guy" out the window of a very tall building by his feet until he caves into paying for the shipping! [/Daydream]
Originally posted by Swazo:
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
The R&D/Marketing guy for the mfgr will be back in the office on wednesday; I'll check in with him then on the status of the prototype's construction. Hopefully we'll hear good news ASAP or I'm going to get angry.
[Daydream] Norcal hanging the "R&D/Marketing guy" out the window of a very tall building by his feet until he caves into paying for the shipping! [/Daydream]
LMAO.....I can see him doing that!! lmao!
Hey wanna hear a story, This one time on CEG... HEHE!
So, any news?!?!
Any news is good on these hoods........
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Any news is good on these hoods........
I really hope so--the hornet tis in waiting.
Sorry for the delay, I was waiting for a response from our Manufacturer Rep
As of right now, he believes they are finishing the mold, (it may be done already, he is being conservative with his estimate) and they should be shipping it to us VERY soon... so
if all goes well, we might have these before Xmas
Im in no hurry, at this rate the hood will be done before the Kaotic kit which never left the country or had SARS outbreak to overcome.....LOL
So do we just blame everything on SARS now?
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
Sorry for the delay, I was waiting for a response from our Manufacturer Rep
As of right now, he believes they are finishing the mold, (it may be done already, he is being conservative with his estimate) and they should be shipping it to us VERY soon... so if all goes well, we might have these before Xmas
MIGHT being the KEY word!!!
and that was in NO WAY intending to Put down DEVIOUS or NOR!
I hear ya.
The bad thing about this company is the shipping and completion time. Their quality really is unrivaled, but next time we make a new product for you guys, we'll choose a different manufacturer that will provide quality product in a more acceptable timeframe.
Norcal or Devious any news?? ETA still???? just wondering that's all...
Still no Concrete ETA, we are supposed to be getting a status report early next week, so we
might know more then
Didn't they already make the mold, but with the wrong scoop a month or more ago? lmao, they don't have any idea what deadlines are.....do they?
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
ok , i'm dont waiting... can i have my hood now?!
ditto that..... 
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
ok , i'm dont waiting... can i have my hood now?!
ditto that.....
Yea, i meant DONE, but, i'm glad you got me!
So, my cars been on BLOCKS for about 2 months now, i've been working on her! And today i gave her a bath for the first time since then! I've had her covered up...(when i'm not working on her) so the sun wouldn't get to the paint, but i still felt bad today when i uncovered her and i was washing my bike, so i gave the SVT a bath too! Anyway, when i'm done with the Right Control arm and lower tie-rod, purchase the new rims, and get a new paint job... she sure would look nice with a Fresh new CF hood!!!!
I washed and waxed my truck yesterday...man that was rough. Soo much surface area and all the road tar. Yeah I can't wait for the hoods too. I might be getting my car painted over winter and all the bodywork straight. I also am in the process of getting parts for a new bumper cover design. If I can go through with everything it should be pretty pimpee when it's done
ttt
......BOW CHICKA BOW BOW....CHICKA CHICKA BOW BOW......
Originally posted by Swazo:
ttt
......BOW CHICKA BOW BOW....CHICKA CHICKA BOW BOW......
Ihear ya on that one .........TOO bad my girl doesn't get the ticket Well I guess that's why they invented it...ber chic a ber chick a bow ckic a bow wow.....
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
I think I might call the coast guard tomorrow and see if they're holding up any container ships from China with a hood on it.
Good idea!!
Originally posted by KarlosSVT:
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
I think I might call the coast guard tomorrow and see if they're holding up any container ships from China with a hood on it.
Good idea!!
Wait ... A hood ...? No no ... like 25 hoods !!!
I was gonna jump on this but I guess I'm glad I didn't. Damn!!!!!!!!
Would it be too much to ask to get some kind of 'hard' news. Something like yes the prototype was finished on mm/dd/yyyy, or it will be shipped on.. etc?
TTT
That's it, no x-mas card for them
Honestly, what's the point of getting a weekly update when it doesn't come from SNL!?
Originally posted by Swazo:
TTT
That's it, no x-mas card for them
Honestly, what's the point of getting a weekly update when it doesn't come from SNL!?
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA good one I'll need a weekly update pretty soon or I'm gonna go nutz from a CF deficancy whoops I'm already nutz so how's that gonna work
Dev-
I only read the last rwn pages or so, so I don't know if this has been covered. From my understanding, there is a prototype only on the way. correct? Once the prototype get's in, will the rest of the hoods be made here?
I'm already thinking of ways to spend the raise I get in Dec and Jan.
Mike
form what I understood from NorCal, they are being made here in Northern California. Assuming that all is fine with the prototype.
Unfortunately NO, they will be made oversea's as well. When we originally were setting this up, we checked with all of the "local" places, and they all cost too much, and we couldn't have come anywhere near the price that you all paid for these.
I just want to add that the delay, while is a bummer, doesnt really bother myself simply for the fact that you guys are posting progress (or atleast keeping us up to speed) Anyone *kough* starting a project like this should take notes on how this was handled. Your communication is appreciated.
and thats all I have to say about that.......
We're definitely using this as both a learning experience and incentive to seek out a different manufacturer for future projects. Price point is a big sticking factor with most people, but in the future we'll weigh the options and present what we can to you for choice.
Kind of a hard choice.
Again, we apologize to everyone for the wait and we're more than happy to post whatever status we have on the hoods whenever you ask. If you ever want a more immediate response, you can email Dev and myself at
customerservice@initialvelocity.com
Devin/NorCal-
Did ya'll know there is a place in Palmdale that does CF?
I've talked to them before about stuff and they've even made a few mags and what not.
Fiber Images
37925 6th St E
Palmdale, CA 93550-5236 Phone: (661) 274-9500
Devin, those are the guys I talked to about doing the CF IMRC covers.
Just FYI,
Mike
are there any spots left open on this group buy? sucks that its taken so long for the proto.
tons the more the saddier oops I mean the merrier.
Originally posted by svttour2000_03:
are there any spots left open on this group buy? sucks that its taken so long for the proto.
I guess I should ask the same question.
Yup! We're always open for more people to jump in on the group buy. So long as you order before the prototype comes in you get the $425 + shipping price (Pay $425 now, pay shipping when the hoods arrive in the states).
After the prototype arrives, you'll have to pay our retail price on these hoods which is going to be a chunk of change more than $425.
If you'd like to get in on the group buy, send PayPal to:
hikaru@otaking.orgWith the following description:
CEG Contour CF Hood Group Buy
Please include your CEG screenname in the notes for the payment.
This has probably been answered in the past... But will these hoods come PRE-Clear Coated? or will we need to get that done as well!~? Just wondering so that i know! THANKS
It has been answered before, but I don't know that anyone expects you to read through every page, I know I don't. Anyway, if memory serves correctly, they are NOT being cleared. They'll have a coating of some kind on them, some UV protectant stuff, but no slear coat. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong here...
Originally posted by NorMich99SE:
It has been answered before, but I don't know that anyone expects you to read through every page, I know I don't. Anyway, if memory serves correctly, they are NOT being cleared. They'll have a coating of some kind on them, some UV protectant stuff, but no slear coat. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong here...
You are correct.
Correct. These hoods come with UV-resistant resin, which will prevent the sun from turning the carbon fiber greenishyellow.
Clearcoat is recommended but not necessary. Clearcoat will protect the finish of the hood (You can always polish the clearcoat or sand it and re-clear but you can't really sand down and re-resin the hood), and protects against acid rain. For daily drivers, I recommend clearcoat on the hood. For a show car that is driven maybe once or twice a week, I would pocket that money and not worry about it.
Any news
I know I know
quality takes time....damn those chinamen
If anybody else wants in on this buy, please pm me, you can have my spot for $20 cheaper (i.e. $405 instead of $425). I really need the money now, so please pm me or email me (address in profile).
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Any news I know I know quality takes time....damn those chinamen
Watch that comment...
No news as of right now
Originally posted by xchang:
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Any news I know I know quality takes time....damn those chinamen
Watch that comment...
norcalcoug is chinese too - the digs on chinamen is an ongoing poke at him.
Originally posted by frenchblueC2:
Originally posted by xchang:
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Any news I know I know quality takes time....damn those chinamen
Watch that comment...
norcalcoug is chinese too - the digs on chinamen is an ongoing poke at him.
Don't hate me cuz I'm slanty-eyed.
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Originally posted by frenchblueC2:
Originally posted by xchang:
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Any news I know I know quality takes time....damn those chinamen
Watch that comment...
norcalcoug is chinese too - the digs on chinamen is an ongoing poke at him.
Don't hate me cuz I'm slanty-eyed.
NAH!!! No hatin here
Originally posted by frenchblueC2:
Originally posted by xchang:
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Any news I know I know quality takes time....damn those chinamen
Watch that comment...
norcalcoug is chinese too - the digs on chinamen is an ongoing poke at him.
That I did not know.
here's a snappy picture of the guy running this group buy
looks like an upstanding individual don't you think?
I'd buy from him, he can dance!
You know its been 10 months to the day since I paid my $$, I would really like to know where we stand right now. This is really starting to concern me since we have no shred of proof our hoods are even being made.
I was on the phone with our rep earlier today, and they are STILL trying to get an update for us. Unfortunately the "guy with the big balls in the company that can get an answer out of the factory" (thats a direct quote
) was gone for the day, so I'll be getting ahold of him tomorrow sometime to hopefully get a response for everybody
I hate having to say it, but once again, we are sorry for the immensely long wait time that everyone has had to endure. We never thought things would take this long, and we've done everything we can to speed things up, but things are just out of our control. I do know that other projects that were started 6 months BEFORE ours were pushed back so that these hoods would be finished, so at least that is some good news
Originally posted by unknown:
You know its been 10 months to the day since I paid my $$, I would really like to know where we stand right now. This is really starting to concern me since we have no shred of proof our hoods are even being made.
I was thinking just about the samething a few days ago up until I PM'd Norcal with my concerns. He cleared everything up for me and has brought me up to date on the whole situation. I am confident it's a matter of when, not if. For those who have had international dealings like this should be able to understand what position Norcal and Dev are in. A custom CF hood for only $425 is well worth the wait IMO.
Originally posted by Swazo:
Originally posted by unknown:
You know its been 10 months to the day since I paid my $$, I would really like to know where we stand right now. This is really starting to concern me since we have no shred of proof our hoods are even being made.
I was thinking just about the samething a few days ago up until I PM'd Norcal with my concerns. He cleared everything up for me and has brought me up to date on the whole situation. I am confident it's a matter of when, not if. For those who have had international dealings like this should be able to understand what position Norcal and Dev are in. A custom CF hood for only $425 is well worth the wait IMO.
Yea worth the wait... but i'm getting REALLY Ancy-in my Pant-cy! uhh yes... i really did just say that!
Originally posted by Swazo:
Originally posted by unknown:
You know its been 10 months to the day since I paid my $$, I would really like to know where we stand right now. This is really starting to concern me since we have no shred of proof our hoods are even being made.
I was thinking just about the samething a few days ago up until I PM'd Norcal with my concerns. He cleared everything up for me and has brought me up to date on the whole situation. I am confident it's a matter of when, not if. For those who have had international dealings like this should be able to understand what position Norcal and Dev are in. A custom CF hood for only $425 is well worth the wait IMO.
Yea worth the wait... but i'm getting REALLY Ancy-in my Pant-cy! uhh yes... i really did just say that!
Originally posted by Swazo:
Originally posted by unknown:
You know its been 10 months to the day since I paid my $$, I would really like to know where we stand right now. This is really starting to concern me since we have no shred of proof our hoods are even being made.
I was thinking just about the samething a few days ago up until I PM'd Norcal with my concerns. He cleared everything up for me and has brought me up to date on the whole situation. I am confident it's a matter of when, not if. For those who have had international dealings like this should be able to understand what position Norcal and Dev are in. A custom CF hood for only $425 is well worth the wait IMO.
Yea worth the wait... but i'm getting REALLY Ancy-in my Pant-cy! uhh yes... i really did just say that!
yeah I can speak personally for nor and dev. they are not out to take anyones money, they want to make sure that everyone is satisfied with a great product.
Originally posted by johnny hennessy:
yeah I can speak personally for nor and dev. they are not out to take anyones money, they want to make sure that everyone is satisfied with a great product.
Yea---and it's great for us to keep the contour svts going because it's getting more difficult to get aftermarket stuff---very hip cars---I'll wait--thanks guys 
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Originally posted by Swazo:
Originally posted by unknown:
You know its been 10 months to the day since I paid my $$, I would really like to know where we stand right now. This is really starting to concern me since we have no shred of proof our hoods are even being made.
I was thinking just about the samething a few days ago up until I PM'd Norcal with my concerns. He cleared everything up for me and has brought me up to date on the whole situation. I am confident it's a matter of when, not if. For those who have had international dealings like this should be able to understand what position Norcal and Dev are in. A custom CF hood for only $425 is well worth the wait IMO.
Yea worth the wait... but i'm getting REALLY Ancy-in my Pant-cy! uhh yes... i really did just say that!
And you said it 3 Times!!! I think your point is made I'm in the same boat I just want to see pics and then here it's gonna be ready for shipment.....
Believe me, we're trying our best. Remember that we've got some of our personal money tied up in this as well (As we purchased several of the hoods ourselves to make up for the difference in the group buy).
The manufacturer is doing their best to get concrete answers to us about the status of their factory's production schedule. The minute I hear that our prototype hoods are on a container bound for the US, and the expected arrival date, I'll post it.
Hell, I'll go to an Internet Cafe if I'm not near a computer or library and pay the five bucks to spend the time to post it.
We thank everyone for their patience with these hoods. I know it's been frustrating for you, and it's been just as frustrating for us. The number of hours spent on phonecalls, trips to the manufacturer, replying to personal PMs and e-mails regarding the status and so on.. it's been a long ordeal. In the end it will all be worth it! Who knows what other companies will come out with for the 'tour once they see other aftermarket products being made!
Just as an update, I wasn't able to find out anything today, so we'll have to wait till the beginning of next week
Bump....
I tried to calm him down.........
Dammit, I was coming in here to give an update thinking I was going to finally beat you to asking... but NOOOOOOO you had to ask before I got the chance to post.... punk
But its not something to get too excited about anyway... I was hounding our contact all day long, and couldn't get him on the phone, even after calling many many many times and having very pleasant conversations with other employees... but alas... no new info
I'm very sorry yet again... I wanted especially good news today, as it is my birthday... but got nothing instead
Well, Happy Birthday anyway Dev. But I'm sorry, no good news...no present
J/K
Thanks for all you and NorCal are doing on this anyway. As long as I have this thing by either Spring Zing or June, I'll be happy, car is parked till then anyway.
Dev-
I might have money in time for a hood after all if it keeps going the way it has. lol
I'm actually really torn right now between doing this next or getting a Corsa exhaust for my Silverado.
Sorry to kill your Bday
Well my tour's in the Shop till next Thurs.
! She's getting two new side skirts and i'm getting both painted and my front bumper painted, front oval painted(black), inserts painted white. Also, i got some Angel Eye Fog lights; you know the ones like the BMW's have, outter circle light with the light shinning on the inside! When you turn them off, the outter circle glows for about 15mins after you shut them off! Looks really sweet and i don't think installing them will be very hard at all! Yea, i'm glad i decided to keep her
... she's my girl for sure! Car always makes me proud!~~~~
Anyway! i just thought i'd share! But to stay on topic! I've got the same guy that's painting my car, said he'd Clear Coat my CF hood!... Anyone else check on this? And if so, what were you're quotes
?! THANKS
Just as an update... talked to the rep again today, and he will be calling me back in the morning with another "update"
So in summation, I have nothing new for you guys
... and thanks for the Bday wishes, and just in case any of you were actually worried, this did NOT ruin my bday...
... getting sick did that
JK
thanks for the uninforming update
I wonder if this thread has the most replies ever? You guy waiting are awesome, screw this there is no way in HELL I would wait this long. [censored] I could have walked to japan got the hood and came back by now. Sorry guys. I have my hood on order from a company so I dont have to wait..he he good luck guys, stick in there!
Yes... that patience virtue... it sucks!
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Yes... that patience virtue... it sucks!
we'll easily hit 10,000 views before we actually get the hood.
Originally posted by ssmumich00:
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Yes... that patience virtue... it sucks!
we'll easily hit 10,000 views before we actually get the hood.
bwhahahahahaha and how many will have................... bow chick a bow wow in it????
Bow chicka bow bow
So what's up with the prototype? Even if it needs minor mods...it'll have to be shipped back? But even if that's the case how much longer would we get our hoods then?
If the prototype fits correctly, it will
not have to be shipped back, and they will begin production of the hood right away
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
If the prototype fits correctly, it will not have to be shipped back, and they will begin production of the hood right away
KICK AZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bow chic a bow wow is an understatement!!!
That's fricking sweet...oh man thta just made my weekend!!! Thanks
Originally posted by Swazo:
Bow chicka bow bow
WHAT he said!!! Emmmmm .... so close..... but yet so far away!
Is that a banana in your post, or are you just happy to see me?
Glad we could finally deliver some
actual news for once
I dont wish to bring this up after all the money has been collected...but I will tell you my experience with Aerogear.
I purchased a hood from them in June for my old car (98 gti vr6). I took it home and tried to install it. It was the worst fitting piece of crap i had ever seen. It would even latch at the latch point. So, I called them and told them of my misfortune. They apologized and said I could come pick a new one up in about 3 weeks. I called 3 weeks later...and they informed me that they had not come in yet. They said another 3 weeks. So another 3 weeks...same thing. Another 3 weeks...same thing. It has now been almost 5 months.....and they still keep telling me the same thing. I still have this piece of crap hood sitting in my garage...and am getting the run around with them.
I pray that you guys do not have the same problem as I had. But I will tell you, I am not the only person who has experieces similar to these. Check any other message board, and almost all of them have at least 1 person who had the same problem. I have given up and am not expecting a new hood.
Originally posted by woodysvt:
I dont wish to bring this up after all the money has been collected...but I will tell you my experience with Aerogear.
I purchased a hood from them in June for my old car (98 gti vr6). I took it home and tried to install it. It was the worst fitting piece of crap i had ever seen. It would even latch at the latch point. So, I called them and told them of my misfortune. They apologized and said I could come pick a new one up in about 3 weeks. I called 3 weeks later...and they informed me that they had not come in yet. They said another 3 weeks. So another 3 weeks...same thing. Another 3 weeks...same thing. It has now been almost 5 months.....and they still keep telling me the same thing. I still have this piece of crap hood sitting in my garage...and am getting the run around with them.
I pray that you guys do not have the same problem as I had. But I will tell you, I am not the only person who has experieces similar to these. Check any other message board, and almost all of them have at least 1 person who had the same problem. I have given up and am not expecting a new hood.
I'm lost, is this the company we all ordered from Norcal? Because if it isn't, I don't understand the purpose of this last post from bonersvt. . .
And I hope that fitment won't be an issue, that's why I dropped out of the last CF GB, since there were people drilling and putting pins, etc. I figure since this will have been test fit TWICE (didn't we already get the hood and test fit it and send it back because of the wrong style scoop?), we should be ok. . .
Wayson USA, (The parent Company of Aerogear) is producing these hoods for us, so I can understand how you could have those concerns after that experience.
My own personal experience waiting for Aerogear products is that they DO take forever, but because we have worked with them on some other projects, we have gotten to know them a little better. Aerogear as a company prides itself on higher quality aftermarket parts, that they testfit extensively to ensure direct replacement, with minimal hassles. So I find it unusual that you had such a bad fitment issue, but sometimes defective products DO slip through the cracks, like with all companies, so I believe that you had that problem. Since you went to their location, I'll have to assume that you are in NorCal as well right? So If you want to woodysvt, you can PM me with your information, and I can talk to them for you next time I have them on the phone.
As far as OUR hood goes, it is in our contract that they have to have 100% correct fitment, so we will make sure that they fit before sending them back
We are completely anal perfectionists, so you can be assured we'll check everything on the car fitment-wise
We will actually only have recieved the one prototype when we do get it in January, as they never sent the other one because we caught the mistake before they shipped it to us... if we hadn't, this GB might have taken another few months to complete
Dev-
cool, thanks for allaying my concerns, do you think you guys could get a CF heat shield for open air elements going for us if aerogear is cool??
Just asking. . .and as for the hood, I'm excited, I can't wait, this has been so long, it's like being with this REALLY hot girl for like a year, and never getting farther than you had hoped, and prom night is "the night" so to speak. . .this is my prom night, I can't wait for this hood, damn I'm getting wood. . .
where's that crazy dancing nana??
You have prom in the middle of the school year? I always thought it was an end of school type thing.
Speaking of hot dates-for my senior prom I took 3 broads.
Uh yeuh, it was a good night.
Originally posted by ChattavegasSE:
You have prom in the middle of the school year? I always thought it was an end of school type thing. Speaking of hot dates-for my senior prom I took 3 broads. Uh yeuh, it was a good night.
I think now is an appropriate time for a couple of bow chica bow bow's!
Originally posted by NorMich99SE:
Originally posted by ChattavegasSE:
You have prom in the middle of the school year? I always thought it was an end of school type thing. Speaking of hot dates-for my senior prom I took 3 broads. Uh yeuh, it was a good night.
I think now is an appropriate time for a couple of bow chica bow bow's!
[Ladies' Man] Uh yeuh, dat iz correkt [/Ladies' Man]
well, there really is no reason to get offensive about what i posted. im just giving my experiences with this same company. and my name is woody....not really digging the deragatory remark towards it....
I got my hood from one of the employee's in the marketing department. After that...it all went down hill. and yes, i am in norcal. Small town called Jackson...about 2.5 hours northeast of san jose.
Like i said before, I hope that you guys get better service and products that I and a bunch of other people on other forums have gotten. I will never purchase from them again.
But it sounds to me like you got all the bases covered. Do you have these agreements on paper? I was given this guys "word" that I would have a new hood in less than a month. as you can see....5 months later, this is not the case.
And, thanks for offering the help, but I have long since sold the car. I am now just going to auction the hood for cheap on ebay and hope that I can get something back close to what i paid for.
Originally posted by woodysvt:
I dont wish to bring this up after all the money has been collected...but I will tell you my experience with Aerogear.
I purchased a hood from them in June for my old car (98 gti vr6). I took it home and tried to install it. It was the worst fitting piece of crap i had ever seen. It would even latch at the latch point. So, I called them and told them of my misfortune. They apologized and said I could come pick a new one up in about 3 weeks. I called 3 weeks later...and they informed me that they had not come in yet. They said another 3 weeks. So another 3 weeks...same thing. Another 3 weeks...same thing. It has now been almost 5 months.....and they still keep telling me the same thing. I still have this piece of crap hood sitting in my garage...and am getting the run around with them.
I pray that you guys do not have the same problem as I had. But I will tell you, I am not the only person who has experieces similar to these. Check any other message board, and almost all of them have at least 1 person who had the same problem. I have given up and am not expecting a new hood.
Unfortunately I believe every word you typed, and I am fearing the worse. A 'good' company just doesn't conduct business the way Aerogear does. What do they care what the final product is like, they have alienated their customers long before they receive anything.
No offense towards nor or dev. or anyone else for that matter. Just thinking aloud.
That's all right... After this wait... if it doesn't fit... I'm going to MAKE it fit
!!!! Although i'm hoping that it will fit, and that won't be the case!
And about Prom... humm i didn't have 3 dates... but i went to 3 proms~~~~~ BOW CHICA CHICA CHICA CHICA BOW WOW!!!
Too bad i didn't have the SVT at the time to pimp the ladies around in! HEHE
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
And about Prom... humm i didn't have 3 dates... but i went to 3 proms~~~~~ BOW CHICA CHICA CHICA CHICA BOW WOW!!! Too bad i didn't have the SVT at the time to pimp the ladies around in! HEHE
Yeah, the Tour does have a big back seat...
Yeah, but the Cougar has rear seats that fold flat, and a huge hatch area... Plenty of room for 3 back there
My back seat folds flat too
Then again, I have subs and an amp back there, along with a battery. Besides, the front seats always worked fine for me
I was mobbing in a minivan, plenty of room for plenty o' women. Hehehe
SO ummm yeah just bringing this thread back from the dead
Dear Santa,
Please bring me a Carbon Fiber for Xmas!
I'm 24, and when I run out to see there isn't a CF hood under the tree x-mas morning.....I'll be wounded on the inside.
I will have a mirko though
Originally posted by Swazo:
I'm 24, and when I run out to see there isn't a CF hood under the tree x-mas morning.....I'll be wounded on the inside.
I will have a mirko though
FAWKER I was bidding against you for that mirko 
Yeah I hear you on the xmas day stuff I'm 25 and I'll cry a little No CF hood...BUt I have GC's and a brandy new Mirko on the way
Just keepiong this thread outta the cellar
any news???
Originally posted by Swazo:
Man, Santa better watch his back!
damn straight
Santa brought me some SWEET @$$ stuff... but that hood sure would've been nice! Even some like New Year Fairy would've worked! Damn the luck!!!!! So.... any news!!!???!!!! And no news is not good news in this case...
WHERE is my hood!?
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
WHERE is my hood!?
"Chill, Chill... All good comes to those who wait" -Chineseman
Yeah I know steve. I am probably the most patient person I know...but quite frankly this is getting ridiculous!
This company had no problem taking our money upfront, and still almost a full year later we don't even have a prototype! Am I the only person that sees a problem with this? Yes, I want a quility product as well, but come on how long does it take to fab up a prototype hood? A Solid week of work at most? IMO this "company" has had more than enought time and I want the product I was promised and have paid for. Nothing less.
[/Rant off]
I know, I feel you. Just remember... If the company yanks on us for longer, then we can sue the company... for more money... LOL!
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
Yeah I know steve. I am probably the most patient person I know...but quite frankly this is getting ridiculous!
This company had no problem taking our money upfront, and still almost a full year later we don't even have a prototype! Am I the only person that sees a problem with this? Yes, I want a quility product as well, but come on how long does it take to fab up a prototype hood? A Solid week of work at most? IMO this "company" has had more than enought time and I want the product I was promised and have paid for. Nothing less.
[/Rant off]
Be glad your not waiting for a Kaotic kit......
At least these guys have the decency to update and keep in contact. Kaotic and its "organizers" are "busy" with life. Customers can be such an incovenience. Like we have nothing better to do with our $650 per person on the GB.........
I just hope Kaotic is in "business" (if you can call it that) long enough to complete eveyone's kit.
tsk....tsk.... my experience is all too real now huh guys....
good luck.
and you all had better hope that they are not going bankrupt....if so then they are not responsible to pay back anybody who has sent money but received nothing.
I wouldn't worry about bankruptcy anytime soon.
Update: Much like the carbon fiber engine covers we had made that are sitting on the dock in Oakland, CA, we're expecting a call to update us on the status tomorrow. We left two messages yesterday, and I'll call again tomorrow if we don't get a call from them to find out the status of the prototype's delivery.
Just for clarification- the prototype isn't sitting on the dock with our engine covers.
But it should follow shortly, as the order for the hoods was placed a couple of months after the order for the engine covers. Since we're getting finished product on the first item, we expect finished product on the second item not much longer afterwards...
You'll never find us 'too busy' with 'life' to respond or update, as this IS our LIFE, and we're more than happy to be BUSY with it.
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
You'll never find us 'too busy' with 'life' to respond or update, as this IS our LIFE, and we're more than happy to be BUSY with it.
Exactly, some people in business do not understand that.
Ask for information, and ye shall receive.
I spoke with the vendor today and after nailing down a delivery date for our Carbon Fiber IMRC covers (due to arrive in port on the 23rd), I was told that they are expecting our prototype to arrive with the container that reaches here at the end of February (Like the 20th or something).
I threatened to beat them all with a large farm-raised salmon that could give them cancer when they get older, but I don't know if that tactic really worked.
We'll have to see. In the meantime, anyone know where I can get a 45 pound, 4 foot long farm-raised Salmon?
So the good news? Prototype, soon. Pics, soon. Finaly delivery date. Soon. Soon enough? No. I don't think yesterday would be soon enough. But we're trying our best.
Feel free to send an email to myself or Dev if you have any questions.
mike@initialvelocity.comdevin@initialvelocity.comIf you want other contact info, email me and I'll provide it to you.
Sounds like I'll have my hood in time for when my SVT actually needs one
Cool
So that gives us some hope for a SZ delivery date assuming the prototype fits.
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Ask for information, and ye shall receive.
I spoke with the vendor today and after nailing down a delivery date for our Carbon Fiber IMRC covers (due to arrive in port on the 23rd), I was told that they are expecting our prototype to arrive with the container that reaches here at the end of February (Like the 20th or something).
Sounds fimiliar!!!! I've heard this when Haloween was coming around, then Thanksgiving, then X-mas, Now it's FEB. Not that i'm doubting YOUR word NOR, but this company is a F@#$ing JOKE!!~!!~!! I didn't even wait this long to have sex with my girl of 3 years! HEHE!! Anyway, have you mentioned or asked the "company" about ANY-thing they might want to do for US about this wait we've all been through.... maybe throw in some cool hood pins.... maybe a case of beer or something! THANKS FOR THE UPDATE IN ANY CASE!!!
I'd be happy with paid shipping.......but that's just me
Originally posted by Swazo:
I'd be happy with paid shipping.......but that's just me
me too....
Originally posted by NorMich99SE:
Originally posted by Swazo:
I'd be happy with paid shipping.......but that's just me
me too....
Yes, i 3rd that! But... didn't we already pay for shipping... ... Maybe that was the last CF hood i bought...
I'd add the 4th motion for free shipping by the company, but hey that is me... Do you know what they consider a business delivery?? I work at a school, would that be considered business delivery?
Originally posted by xchang:
I'd add the 4th motion for free shipping by the company, but hey that is me... Do you know what they consider a business delivery?? I work at a school, would that be considered business delivery?
yes chineeseman, i used to work at iowa state and save money on parts having them shipped to work
Free shipping would help...I just hope they get that prototype out a little sooner. I have alot tied up in this GB and if I get screwed
Mad will be an understatement. So are the engine covers here? What are the docks closed for awhile?
ummm how dead is this topic?
updates please it's kinda getting annoying now. a year and no pics nothing. I'm having second thoughts now about throwing down all that cash to help this GB out. I really want the CF hood but I can't stand the annoyance of knowing I got cash out there for......nothing yet
Well, I think we're all in the same game now, waiting for a freakin boat from China. Unfortuinately, I thinka ll this mess going down with kaotic has everyone a bit spooked to say the least. But at least Norcal and Devious have been more forthcoming with updates.
Sorry for not replying sooner; I'm going to speak with the guy who runs the place to see what I can work out for us. As far as the group buy goes, it's not going to turn out like Kaotic.
The manufacturer is a reputable one with a lot of industry exposure and popularity. We just happened to dive into this at a really bad year for their manufacturing side. Due to a work overload, a few shortages of C/F, one mistake, a shipping error, and quality control issues, it's taken a while to get us what we want.
Carbon fiber IMRC covers are almost here, the prototype of this hood is almost here.. I don't expect us to have too many problems beyond here.
As far as contact goes, we're more than happy to answer any questions you have. If you have doubts about the hood being manufactured, I can give you contact information to speak with the director of new product development from the company (Wayson USA) about the hood to confirm it. If you don't want to call, I can probably get him to sign an affidavit stating that we are telling the truth.
Feel free to call us at 408-509-0729 (Ask for Mike), or email us at
sales@initialvelocity.com
See that is exactly why I am not stressing over this anymore. I am confident that we'll be happy with what we get, it will just take time. I don't want this to get rushed at the very end just to get an actual hood and sacrifice quality......I want this hood to be tits.
Originally posted by Swazo:
See that is exactly why I am not stressing over this anymore. I am confident that we'll be happy with what we get, it will just take time. I don't want this to get rushed at the very end just to get an actual hood and sacrifice quality......I want this hood to be tits.
Ditto on that. Damn cold weather has me locked up in the house. All i think about is CF parts
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
We just happened to dive into this at a really bad year for their manufacturing side. Due to a work overload, a few shortages of C/F, one mistake, a shipping error, and quality control issues, it's taken a while to get us what we want.
Feel free to call us at 408-509-0729 (Ask for Mike), or email us at sales@initialvelocity.com
Dont forget SARS.....
Contact and communication is the difference, thanks for the updates
Happy CHinese New Year!
That also means more delays, the entire country gets 8 days off. . .POOP STAINZ!
Again?? lmao...it just seems like yesterday when we ran into this same delay
Originally posted by Swazo:
Again?? lmao...it just seems like yesterday when we ran into this same delay
Good friggin god already??? Mind as well throw in another week for the post chinese new years hangover when will it end
and to bring this back up top...
Dev, I'm getting a grip-o-cash back from taxes, they have been filed and I did direct deposit. As soon as I get the bling-bling buying power, I'm sending you a check.
did I miss something somewhere?
Depends, what are you looking for?
Originally posted by Swazo:
Depends, what are you looking for?
Ber chick a ber ner....I mean yeah nevermind. Any more updates Norcal?
I was just checking to see if I was missing a secret squirrel post running around somewhere saying that the hoods were in or something.
My tax return should be in the week coming and I really want to get in on this still.
naw, i just cant wait to see these hoods on your cars.
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
and to bring this back up top...
Dev, I'm getting a grip-o-cash back from taxes, they have been filed and I did direct deposit. As soon as I get the bling-bling buying power, I'm sending you a check.
Sorry I didn't see this till Now Mike, but whenever you get the cash, you can send it to sales@initialvelocity.com
Until we have the prototype of the hood, the price is still $425, but after we post pics, the price goes up to give a break to the people who paid for it sight-unseen... and waited this damn long
Shipping is still to be determined, and we won't know how much that'll be until we receive the production hoods But the ballpark figures are in the first post
I'll give you my place for $420.
Well, we have some good news.
Our CF IMRC covers have arrived in the states, which means the CF hoods can't be too far off- they were put in for manufacture not too long after the CF covers.
In addition, the new factory they're working with doesn't take a month off for Chinese New Years, and has a much tighter production schedule, so we should see things whipping along just fine.
At the very least, I'm going to make sure we can throw in free hood pins with every hood purchase... all you guys have to do is tell me if you want silver or gunmetal.
I'm working on what else we can do for you for your trouble waiting, but as you can see from the picture of our CF IMRC covers, the hoods should be a SUPERB quality.
If the IMRC covers came out this good, imagine what the hoods will look like.
Thanks for the update Norcal. Yeah I can't wait
Gunmetal pins for me.
Originally posted by bamf2go:
I'll give you my place for $420.
you've got PM
Are the hoods going to need hood pins?
The hoods will use the stock latch, so no you don't -need- hood pins.
That said, HOWEVER, let me tell you.
I've had several friends who drive a little fast on the freeway have 'accidents' with their CF hoods. See, the CF hoods are light, much lighter than stock. And at high speed, the air flow can cause the hood to come unlatched and flip open, slamming into your windshield and making it impossible for you to see forward. I personally RECOMMEND hood pins after seeing what has happened to several friend's cars, but the stock hood latch will maintain the hood at normal driving speeds (65mph and under). In any case, you won't need to worry since we'll be providing the hood pins for free.
Gunmetal pins for me too please!!
gunmetal pins for me also---
gun metal for me.....I was hoping to avoid having to use them but I don't need my hood flapping down the freeway
yeah I've had that happen the OEM hood does alot of damage
And on a side note we hit 10,000views
I'll go gunmetal pins as well. I too was hoping to not have to use them, but I suppose it's better than the other possible option...
I'm thinking of some kind of saftey chain that would be a back up to the OEM latch. Like a 3-4" piece of smaller chain and a quick release end link.....I'll try to do something to avoid using pins
Originally posted by Swazo:
I'm thinking of some kind of saftey chain that would be a back up to the OEM latch. Like a 3-4" piece of smaller chain and a quick release end link.....I'll try to do something to avoid using pins
I was thinking along the same lines..I'll see when it comes
Gunmetal for me too~~~ Here's a question for ya though... How was the quality of the IMRC covers?
Were you pleased? Did they seem thick enough? Any CLEAR "see through" places where they have just been Clear Coated? How was the fitting on them?
THANKS!
LMAO....wow would that be crappy if they had areas of resin only and no composite material
......please tell me they
aren't like that.....please
They are [censored] sweet...very nice and very good quality. They are very thick actually, compared to most CF parts I've seen. Thay also are of a much better quality construction.
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
They are [censored] sweet...very nice and very good quality. They are very thick actually, compared to most CF parts I've seen. Thay also are of a much better quality construction.
What...
He...
Said.
I thought I'd be nice for once...but you guys are the only people around here that won't piss me off
Originally posted by Swazo:
LMAO....wow would that be crappy if they had areas of resin only and no composite material
......please tell me they aren't like that.....please
Yes, believe it or not, i ordered some CF parts for my bike... and they came with CLEAR spots in them! Little disappionting to say the least! But!!!! I'm glad to hear this wasn't the case! Can't wait to hear some good news on the hood... or GET it would be nice too!~!
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Originally posted by Swazo:
LMAO....wow would that be crappy if they had areas of resin only and no composite material
......please tell me they aren't like that.....please
Yes, believe it or not, i ordered some CF parts for my bike... and they came with CLEAR spots in them! Little disappionting to say the least! But!!!! I'm glad to hear this wasn't the case! Can't wait to hear some good news on the hood... or GET it would be nice too!~!
Yeah Ducati makes some very thin fenders for there bikes. But hey when it comes to lightweight thinner is better..too bad a pebble will destroy the thin fenders
Just wondering.... any news over the weekend?!
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Just wondering.... any news over the weekend?!
Yes..
More waiting and hoping..
Originally posted by unknown:
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Just wondering.... any news over the weekend?!
Yes..
More waiting and hoping..
this post is so quite it makes me think you all are trying to sneak up on that waskly wittle wabbit, shhhhhhhhh its wabbit season. is that crickets i hear creaking. lol so when is there going to be some info on this group buy
Originally posted by SVT4Door:
this post is so quite it makes me think you all are trying to sneak up on that waskly wittle wabbit, shhhhhhhhh its wabbit season. is that crickets i hear creaking. lol so when is there going to be some info on this group buy
It would be nice---
Sorry about that- I guess my cookies at work aren't enabled so whenever I visit the boards I'm not logged in.. which threw me off cuz I'd log in, see no new PM's and log off. :P
In any case, no updates from the manufacturer just yet, Dev is visiting to pick up more of our IMRC covers tomorrow morning and can ask then...
Hopefully we get some good news about this prototype
This is the everlast GB
A couple of more weeks and we'll actually have pics of the prototype.
Who's doing the test fitment? How far could it be off if it is? They did make a mold of an actual functional hood......
My guess is that if there is any fitment issues, it'll be with the ribbing on the underside of the hood. If they weren't thinking and had to make it beefier or different than the OEM underside (which barely shut over the duratec as is
)....... it can be a tad hairy
Any bets? (Verbal of course, just trying to pass the remaining time of this GB
)
I'm 50/50 on the prototype. It'll either be perfect or they'll screw it up big time. But considering the company has alot of experience with CF I'm not too worried
I hope you're right! I'd love it if it came ready to go
That would be some great news if it turns out that way
we'll see
i just hope that it turns out better than mine does......even though my was an actual production hood and NOT the prototype...... im wishing you all luck.
awesome man!
that looks great!
Yummy
Way too go Dev. You and Norcal keep it up!! It looks sweet for sure
Sweet! Finally some positive stuff from the company. hey Devious and Norcal, when you guys get it, be sure to take lots of pics. Those just whet my appetite in a big way.....
That looks DAMN SEXAY! Even in fiberglass...
That looks awsome
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
Guess what I've got?
Whats the next best thing to receiving the actual prototype?
Getting pictures of it
NOTE: THE TEST FITMENT PROTOTYPE WE WILL BE RECEIVING IS GOING TO BE MADE OUT OF FIBERGLASS, BUT THE PRODUCTION HOODS WILL STILL BE MADE OF THE 2X2 TWILL CARBON FIBER, SO DO NOT WORRY
We have not received the actual prototype yet, but I managed to get them to send me pictures of this one that is supposedly on a boat at this current moment
DEV,
I suppose the price just went up...if so what is it now and if not can one still get in on the GB? Also is there an option to get it in fiberglass instead of the CF obviously for less $$$
Looks nice you guys have waited a long time for this!
Scott
Scott
Finally a glimmer of hope at actually getting this hood!!!
By the way, it looks straight gangsta
Sorry folks, I'm finally available again, so I'll be glad to help answer questions.
1. The price goes up once we receive the prototypes. The MSRP of the hood is higher than the $425 group buy price, and we'll announce it once we get the prototype in for fitment testing.
2. We will not be able to offer a fiberglass option unless people want to start an entirely new group buy, and I'm not sure what the cost difference is going to be in any case. I'd have to find out but I don't expect it to be tremendous since we're getting the carbon fiber for a good price anyway considering the low run number of the hoods.
3. Yes, it does look straight gangsta, yo. If Snoop dee-oh-double-gizzle had a Contour, he'd be pimpin' this ish on his ride, yo.
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
3. Yes, it does look straight gangsta, yo. If Snoop dee-oh-double-gizzle had a Contour, he'd be pimpin' this ish on his ride, yo.
HAHAHAHA Yes that's fo SHO~
YES!!! I can't wait to get this BAD BOY!!!!
Looks great Dev & Norcal!! Can't wait to get it.
Do we know what the under body will look like as far as getting mesh in those vents?? I don't remember seeing anything about it coming with mesh, so I am figuring that the mesh will have to be placed by each person, correct?
I thought we were GETTING the mesh, otherwise, how the heck are we supposed to do it, GLUE IT IN?
Correct me if I'm wrong. . .
My buddy has a hood VERY similar for his Cougar and believe it or not he DID glue his mesh in there. It's worked so far... that dang SUPER GLUE can hold anything!
I won't be disappointed if it doesn't come with Mesh.. i can figure something out... I JUST WANT MY HOOD!!!!!
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
My buddy has a hood VERY similar for his Cougar and believe it or not he DID glue his mesh in there. It's worked so far... that dang SUPER GLUE can hold anything!
I won't be disappointed if it doesn't come with Mesh.. i can figure something out... I JUST WANT MY HOOD!!!!!
Ditto
I wouldn't worry much over having to use epoxy to keep the mesh in place. If done right, it'll come out clean
IIRC, the mesh will be included and installed. We'll get more details from them mfgr as soon as we can.
Thanks NorCal, just couldn't remember.
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
Just had to bring it back to the top Any word on shipment of the prototype? I'm getting ansy sorry
Update....
Update.
Should be here within the next two containers, which means 3-5 weeks for it to arrive (worst case scenario, something I try to overestimate on these days
)
Ok i really want one of the cowl CF hoods but their is so much to read here im going to die of old age before i find some instuctions on what to do can anyone help a guy out!!!
THanks in advance!
Is is already on the boat?
They stated earlier that it was already on the boat over here. That one is just the prototype fiberglass they have in the shop.
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
Guess what I've got?
Whats the next best thing to receiving the actual prototype?
Getting pictures of it
NOTE: THE TEST FITMENT PROTOTYPE WE WILL BE RECEIVING IS GOING TO BE MADE OUT OF FIBERGLASS, BUT THE PRODUCTION HOODS WILL STILL BE MADE OF THE 2X2 TWILL CARBON FIBER, SO DO NOT WORRY
We have not received the actual prototype yet, but I managed to get them to send me pictures of this one that is supposedly on a boat at this current moment
Check again
Boat takes two weeks from China, add a week for customs/paper work. That puppy should be here this week! w00t
Originally posted by Swazo:
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
Guess what I've got?
Whats the next best thing to receiving the actual prototype?
Getting pictures of it
NOTE: THE TEST FITMENT PROTOTYPE WE WILL BE RECEIVING IS GOING TO BE MADE OUT OF FIBERGLASS, BUT THE PRODUCTION HOODS WILL STILL BE MADE OF THE 2X2 TWILL CARBON FIBER, SO DO NOT WORRY
We have not received the actual prototype yet, but I managed to get them to send me pictures of this one that is supposedly on a boat at this current moment
Check again
Check what?!? He said it was "supposedly on the boat".
Originally posted by xchang:
They stated earlier that it was already on the boat over here. That one is just the prototype fiberglass they have in the shop.
Sorry, misread thinking you thought that fiberglass prototype was already here
I want this bad boy here!!!! CAN'T wait!!!
hey im wondering how much it is going to cost and if there are any more hoods to buy from? I am definitely interested in this deal could you please emailme back at
jarrod.fowler@nichols.eduthanks jarrod
Get ahold of Norcal or Devious they'll hook you up
with a spot on the GB...
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Get ahold of Norcal or Devious they'll hook you up with a spot on the GB...
Hook me up with my hood...
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Get ahold of Norcal or Devious they'll hook you up with a spot on the GB...
Hook me up with my hood...
I know I wish x3
Hehe... NP... I thought I said something wrong and I had to reread my own writing a few times...
Is it too late to get in on this
because i would really like one.I have tryed to get a hold of norcalcoug and deviousdev with no luck.So dose anyone have any idea what i can do
Thanks zaven
Did you email them ? PM them? Go on NECO and PM them they are always on there.....you haven't tried hard enough. They are always out and about on here and NECO. It isn't too late anyways...not for awhile
Any new news
Devin, did you get my PM?
The good word: The container will be let off of their truck in 2 weeks, 3 days. Yay us. The hood is on the manifest for that container, and it was verified.
Another note, best way to contact us isn't necessarily by PM, but email.
sales@initialvelocity.com is #1, or you can try my personal email
mike@initialvelocity.comYou can still get in on this group buy, and Bay Area residents save on shipping (read: FREE) because we hand deliver.
YES!
It's getting really warm and sunny.. That hoods going to look SO nice on my girl! Can't wait!~!
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
YES! It's getting really warm and sunny.. That hoods going to look SO nice on my girl! Can't wait!~!
Wouldnt your girl look better on the hood? but hey, maybe your into that sorta thing
how much longer do i have till this group buy is up?? i want a cf hood, but i have to wait to see if my car is going to get painted
Group buy is up when the hood arrives and we post pics. Could be within 10 days. So if you want in on it, follow the directions provided in the first post or send an email with your query to
sales@initialvelocity.comAlternately we can be contacted via phone during business hours (leave a message if you have to, calls returned within 24 hours) at 408-509-0729
Originally posted by KnuKonceptz:
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
YES! It's getting really warm and sunny.. That hoods going to look SO nice on my girl! Can't wait!~!
Wouldnt your girl look better on the hood? but hey, maybe your into that sorta thing
HAHA GOOD CALL~
10 days!!!!! Can't wait! So does that mean i'll get it in 11??
NorCal or Devious......did you ever find anything out about if the manu. will do some free shipping, or lower priced shiping or somehting for us since it's been what, a year and a half now? Just curious as it looks like these will be finally getting finished soon.
Sweet.....I've been stuck working in west hollywood, downey and the arm pit of cali.....bakersfield
good to see progress on this
i want one, but when are u going to have them and is it just
a slick hood or does it have vents in it?
look a coupple pages back, and you will see.
i want one of these i have the money if there r some avialible
Johnny, where in SC are you from?
Cool, I'm originally from Charelston. When I get back from overseas, I'll be up in your neck of the woods visiting some family. What kind of tour are you driving?
i have a 1998.5 black svt, injen air intake, borla exhaust, denso spark plugs and ford racing blue wires, i have a r33 skyline body kit for it and i havent put it on yet, i'm going to nopi nationals and want to have it on with rims, headlights, and cf hood for the show. plus i have a race car i putting money in too. what do u have done to urs?
You guys are phsycing (SP?) me out with all your replys!!
ANY UPDATES?! Is my hood here yet?!
Hey, what is the status of the hoods??
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
The good word: The container will be let off of their truck in 2 weeks, 3 days. Yay us. The hood is on the manifest for that container, and it was verified.
OK whats the status on the hoods? It's been over 3 weeks since you said this. Kinda been wondering whats up
Praise the lord!!!!! There is a god somewhere
Can I get a ber chick a ber ner?
SWEET! SO if the fitment is all good, how long after the fitment can we expect shipment?? I'm sure it has been posted, but there is A LOT of pages to dig through, and with dial-up, it gets tiresome.
SHOULD be 4-6 weeks, but I don't want to make any promises as our manufacturer doesn't seem to be super reliable with delivery time right now.
most excellent. I should be back in the States about the timew the hoods arrive, be back in california about two weeks after they arrive then be about another two months before my hood see's my SVT and then it will probably sit in a box for two years like my Mirko has been waiting for me to be able to put it on the car. Yay!!
does the carbon fiber hoods have scoops?
Originally posted by johnnyblazed7697:
does the carbon fiber hoods have scoops?
yes...theres a prototype pick a couple pages back. Look it up...also read some of the earlier posts. they might answer some questions you may have....cause a lot has been answered in this thread.
Roz
Hey, isn't today the day of the test fit? Y'all have to get some pics up here today!
Test fit was 3 hours ago.
We are very happy.
Very very happy.
The stock latch works on the hood just fine. The hood is a tight fit, but the prototype is fiberglass and will be thicker than the production piece (carbon fiber), hence it won't have the '16 year old virgin' tightness to the fit.
The scoop clears the motor by a half an inch (at least) and..
It even matches several 'lines' on the body incredibly well.
So, you're asking yourself, why haven't you seen a picture yet? We're going to leave the group buy open at the group buy price for 48 more hours, so if you have been thinking about it, now is the time to jump in. Don't hesitate or you'll miss out. The MSRP for these hoods is $539 plus shipping.
So, last 48 hours to get in at the group buy price. Once the pictures are posted, you're SOL.
GROUP BUY PRICE IS $425 (PLUS SHIPPING, BILLED LATER)
PayPal can be sent to
Cashier's Check or Money Order can be sent to:
Initial Velocity Motorsports
PO Box 7393
San Jose, CA. 95150-7393
Please PM myself or DEVIOUSDEV, or send an email to <a href="mailto:sales@initialvelocity.com">sales@initialvelocity.com">sales@initialvelocity.com</a>
Cashier's Check or Money Order can be sent to:
Initial Velocity Motorsports
PO Box 7393
San Jose, CA. 95150-7393
Please PM myself or DEVIOUSDEV, or send an email to <a href="mailto:sales@initialvelocity.com if you are sending in a cashier's check or money order.
PICTURES POSTED SOON AND THEN YOU WILL ALL DIE OF HEART ATTACKS MMMMKAY? :-D
(this policy may change depending on demand
)
YESYES!!! Great news!!! Can't wait to see this bad boy... MORE excited to get it though!!!
nuts to that! post the pictures NOW!
You should post pics now - this may encourage more buyers.
Doesn't make sense to close the Group Buy and then post pics.
PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS!!!!! Damnit just email me some pics
I swear I won't show anyone
Originally posted by SVT ST PETE:
Doesn't make sense to close the Group Buy and then post pics.
something sounds fishy. "give us your money before you see the product," that isnt going to fly.
Oh come on guys......you're killing me here. Post the pics already......just one???? PLEASE????????
Roughly when would we be getting billed? Would it be when the hoods arrive in the US?
Also what would shipping run to canada (L3T 3H7)?
Originally posted by mikey boy:
Originally posted by SVT ST PETE:
Doesn't make sense to close the Group Buy and then post pics.
something sounds fishy. "give us your money before you see the product," that isnt going to fly.
Well, the only reason why I say this is because I promised the group buy price would only be available until pics were posted, and I'm a man of my word. I -may- post a teaser pic tonight when I get to my other computer (with the pics on it).
Hey, you've all trusted us this far with the hood, I don't see why you would stop now?
please send pics to those on the GB, I'm at
Suneil.S.Malhotra@uth.tmc.eduAny pics are fine, I just wanna see, i can understand why you won't post them here for business practices. . .
thanks,
Suneil
(I've been in since the beginning, 10 years going). . .
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Originally posted by mikey boy:
Originally posted by SVT ST PETE:
Doesn't make sense to close the Group Buy and then post pics.
something sounds fishy. "give us your money before you see the product," that isnt going to fly.
Well, the only reason why I say this is because I promised the group buy price would only be available until pics were posted, and I'm a man of my word. I -may- post a teaser pic tonight when I get to my other computer (with the pics on it).
Hey, you've all trusted us this far with the hood, I don't see why you would stop now?
Dude - Mike's a stand up guy, i've met him @ a meet we had here in Cali. They're doing everything in their control to make sure everything works out fair and legit. And he is a man of his word - so just chill.
Ok how bout this for a Teaser.......
The hood is on my car. it looks really awsome!!!! True the proto type is fiber glass, but Areogear really did a great job...i can't believe how they got the lines on the hood to flow with the car!!!!!!
The pics are well worth the wait!!!!! Iv alread gotton a few complements tonight.
Also, they realy designed the latch design really well on the hood. Hood pins are still needed though.
Its just so beautiful!!
Lupe
Originally posted by timeless420:
Roughly when would we be getting billed? Would it be when the hoods arrive in the US?
Also what would shipping run to canada (L3T 3H7)?
Two weeks before expected arrival date, I will be contact purchasers either in this thread or via PM/E-Mail to get shipping addresses. I will then get quotes for each hood from the warehouse and let you know.
Shipping in the US, as stated, is a generic flat-rate of $100 to a business, add $35 for a residential address. I can probably get cheaper rates from the warehouse for certain places. Those receiving multiple hoods can receive up to 3 hoods for the $100, IIRC.
Shipping to Canada may be a little different and we are not responsible for any customs fees you may or may not have to pay for importing the item. I can do my best to find out all you need, however.
And for a teaser pic, I guess we can be nice enough to..
Sorry, I misquoted shipping estimates:
Shipping: Varies, in-state to business $65, to residence $95. Out of state to business $100, to residence $130.
That's the correct numbers. It is only an additional $30 to a residence, not $35.
looks VERY nice, can't wait for the CF's. . .
NICE
NICE
SWEEEEEET!
Now the magic questions is when will it arrive at my doorstep? I can't wait for 4-6 weeks and then another 2 weeks for delivery ... thats 8 weeks ... I'm gonna stab myself with a tire iron by that point waiting for this bad boy!
OK, I think I just fell in love again.
That looks GREAT!! Would you consider a school I work for a business??
Originally posted by xchang:
OK, I think I just fell in love again. That looks GREAT!! Would you consider a school I work for a business??
I think it's safe to say a school address can be considered a business address.
so its gonna take 8 more weeks to have the carbon fiber hoods ready? so how much is it? and can we pay when they are done?
Come one guys post some real pics
Were having a south yay area G2G tonight. I'm bringing my Lumix and will take some better pics and post me up!
OK guys... for those of you who have emailed us asking about getting in on this group buy at the lower price... you have
TWO HOURSAnd then I'm posting all the pics
... and once I've done that, the price goes up
So you have two hours to send a Paypal for $425 to
sales@initialvelocity.comor to PM myself or NorCalCoug to tell us you are putting a Money Order in the mail, made out to:
Initial Velocity Motorsports
PO Box 7393
San Jose CA 95150-7393
I promise you, in exactly two hours from now, you will have pictures from so many angles, that your heads will be spinning
My seat is warm and the beer is cold....I'll be waiting
Your lap will be pretty warm too when those pics are up
BOINIINNNGGGGGGGGG
SAAAAAAAAWEEEEET!!!!!!
Thanks mang I guess my stubborness worked after all
Nahhh, its just my love for teasing you
... that sounds dirty
Yes it does
oh well
so when they gonna be done in carbon fiber so i can send u the money?
if you want in on the cheaper price better send it now, other wise probably when ever
We haven't recieved the exact shipping date for the production run, this is just a Test-Fitment prototype that they made out of Fiberglass so we could modify it as needed...
... but since we didn't need to modify it, we're good to go
If you want to get in on the cheap price for the Carbon Fiber hood (for $425) you had better send in your payment in the next half hour
Anytime past that... and the price goes up...
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
OK guys... for those of you who have emailed us asking about getting in on this group buy at the lower price... you have TWO HOURS
And then I'm posting all the pics ... and once I've done that, the price goes up
So you have two hours to send a Paypal for $425 to sales@initialvelocity.com
or to PM myself or NorCalCoug to tell us you are putting a Money Order in the mail, made out to:
Initial Velocity Motorsports
PO Box 7393
San Jose CA 95150-7393
I promise you, in exactly two hours from now, you will have pictures from so many angles, that your heads will be spinning
Just to clarify... this hood is ONLY being made in Carbon fiber, and we are NOT offering them in Fiberglass at this time...
If there is enough of a demand for Fiberglass versions, that may change... but for now we are ONLY selling these in Carbon Fiber
Originally posted by johnnyblazed7697:
so when they gonna be done in carbon fiber so i can send u the money?
I believe you have to pay upfront to get the discount...thats why there giving you till they post the pics.
Dev, how does that work?? For the GB price when is the money due?
Lupe
Never mind Dev, you answered that.
Lupe
Before I post the pics I just wanted to comment on our experience with Test fitting the hood. When we got there, and they carried the hood out to the Car, I hardly believed it...
...When they put the hood on the car, I hardly believed it...
...When we shut the hood, and it fit correctly... I hardly believed it...
...After we checked to make sure it didn't hit the engine when running... I hardly believed it...
But as I touched the hood as we were getting ready to drive away.... I finally believed it
This hood is FINALLY a reality now, and it looks SOOOOOOO good
As we were walking around the car, we came to the realization that it matches up with several body lines on the car, and looks like something SVT SHOULD have released on the SVT Contour...
But they didn't have Mike and I as designers
...
I didn;t know that my baby could look so good!!!!!
It is now official...
...this Group Buy is NO LONGER ACCEPTING ORDERS
Originally posted by NorMich99SE:
Bow Chica Bow Bow
i second that. . .and those mesh inserts ARE HOT. . .it's awesome. . .FINALLY!!! I can't even fathom it in CF. . .someone will steal my car for sure. . . .
Got any hood open shots? Wanna see the underneath
so i cant buy a hood no more? i want a cf one but i dont wont to send the money until i know what days its gonna be a my steps.
Originally posted by johnnyblazed7697:
so i cant buy a hood no more? i want a cf one but i dont wont to send the money until i know what days its gonna be a my steps.
Quote:
If you want to get in on the cheap price for the Carbon Fiber hood (for $425) you had better send in your payment in the next half hour
Anytime past that... and the price goes up...
Originally posted by johnnyblazed7697:
so i cant buy a hood no more? i want a cf one but i dont wont to send the money until i know what days its gonna be a my steps.
You can't know exactly when its going to be there until its shipped anyways....becasue then it can be traced and the tracking number always gives you an approx date of arrival....
But let me ask you a question, that being the case, do you expect to pay AFTER they ship it??? Cause then you'll know when its going to be there....doesn;t sound like a wise business practice to me.
its like ordering a computer(not one they have in stock) at an electronics store....you have to pay first to recieve your product.
Now if thats an issue, Mike and Dev are really outstanding guys. There doing the best they can with the situation they have, and fanilly after hounding areogear they have the prototype and the finished products will be completed soon.
Its unfortunate that you missed the group buy price, maybe you can work somthing out with them.
PM one of them and talk to them, maybe the can do somehting for you.
Lupe
I don't suppose somone could either phtochop the hood darker or the car lighter could they? It looks really great, but the drastic color difference messes with my eyes or something, it's hard for me to get an idea of the overall look.
Okay folks, Fmr12b should have some much nicer pics to post soon.
Also, we have a couple of updates soon as I get word from the mfgr.
AND it looks like we'll have the hood available in fiberglass for an MSRP of $325 soon as well. (MSRP on the CF is $539)
So when you say 6 - 8 weeks is the manufacturing time or will that be on our coast by then. I believe I am one of the first 10 ppl that had paid so I am sure i will be getting the first group over. How can we check on thata?
oo fiberglass one.
very interesting indeed.
I'm glad I've been following this thread religiously since day one.
good job boyos
Shibby!!!!!!
See before those pics.... i was seriously comtemplating selling my spot...because i could use the money! NAW NAW NAW
Not anymore!!! Bring that bad MUG to my house!!!! Can't wait!
I just gotta thank NorCal and Dev about this GB. You chose a CHOICE company that has done a superb piece. That and putting up with all of us hounding you day in and out about these hoods...LOL
I likey
looks good but i cant wait to see the carbon fiber one.
so whatever happened to having hem clearcoat it for us as a means for making up for a 1year+ old GB???
I'd be interested in having them do it since they CLEARLY know what they're doing, and can get it done at the factory cheap. . .for extra $$$ understandably.
Suneil
will there be a fiberglass version available for purchase after the GB?
I think they said yes, It is a couple of pages back
Originally posted by johnnyblazed7697:
looks good but i cant wait to see the carbon fiber one.
Ditto.
I think once the CF ones are available I will be flopping out the CC for one!
Are the hoods here yet!?!?!
If you read back a page or 2 its going to be about 4 to six weeks (approx) till the actuall hoods get here...give it some time...Or PM DeviousDEV.
Lupe
I want my hoods
Okay, here's the deal folks.
We've been told by our manufacturer that they are ready to start production (a few last minute items had to be noted on the hood). Carbon fiber is going to be a longer wait than fiberglass, due to short supply and high prices (and demand!).
What we can do is offer this:
If you want your hood FASTER and you decide you want FIBERGLASS instead of CARBON FIBER, please email
sales@initialvelocity.com with your name and address and I'll convert your purchase.
For the GROUP BUY ONLY, those who choose to trade their carbon fiber for fiberglass will have NO ADDITIONAL FEES to pay (shipping) (excepting the additional $30 for residential delivery).
This means if you want to trade down from CF to Fiberglass, not only do you get it faster, but you don't owe anything more.
All hoods are going to come with complementary tuner style hood pins.
I need to know by this friday what the tally is of FB to CF.
FB will be available approx 2-4 weeks faster than CF, as fast as those little chinese factory worker hands can go :-D
Anyone who wishes to purchase a fiberglass hood and isn't on the group buy- your price is $425 shipped to a business ($455 to a residence).
Non group-buyers do NOT RECEIVE free hood pins.
Thanks for the update and I'll wait out the Carbon Fiber. I've been extended another month here anyways so I've nothing better to do.
i will wait on the cf one.
Norcal and Devious
I'm down for CF in all 3 hoods
I still know if I'll be getting all 3 shipped to me or not
Kinda waiting on some replies to that. I'll PM you any info once I get it. Thanks again GUys
I'll stay with the CF as well.
As will I stay with CF. I've waited this long, what is another 6 weeks.
I will wait for the CF as well ...
CF for me as well... So whens the DATE we're looking at here? As the year and half mark is coming up...
NorCal or Dev, when will you be needing shipping info? I have to check with our shipping guy at work to make sure I can have it shipped there.
Related to this GB, has anyone found flush fitting, astheticly pleasing hood pins?? Lockable perhaps??
I do have a few ideas on avoiding using them and keeping it safe from poping up......but I'm making a backup plan if they don't work.......
What about dzus fasteners? I'm sure you could find some low profile ones that aren't to ugly. I remember a guy with a 426 Hemi 6-pack car that had locking hood pins. You got a key to open the hood. pretty cool stuff
That sounds like an option for sure
Sweet, I'll have to look into it more...thanks
Hoping Hoping Hoping they come soon... BUMP
Yea man, what's going on here...?
could we get an update or something?!
We're still waiting the 4-6 weeks which means we have another 2-4 weeks still to go.
Originally posted by Swazo:
Related to this GB, has anyone found flush fitting, astheticly pleasing hood pins?? Lockable perhaps??
I do have a few ideas on avoiding using them and keeping it safe from poping up......but I'm making a backup plan if they don't work.......
Remember that we're providing free hood pins to those who purchased in this group buy as our small attempt to make up for the wait.
In addition, these hoods do use the stock latch, the hood pins are simply to help secure it and prevent you from getting what I call carbon-blinders at 70mph on the freeway.
any word yo?
Sorry, no new updates yet
Thanks for checking in though...
I just got back into town and was hoping to hear some sort of good news on here... Nothing? Not yet?
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
SHOULD be 4-6 weeks, but I don't want to make any promises as our manufacturer doesn't seem to be super reliable with delivery time right now.
This post was made 4/27, it is now 7 weeks later and we still have no idea when we will be receiving our hoods. Someone needs to tell me something..
I want ma hood. Devious or Norcal, ANY word at all? I'd be happy to hear amy kind of news on this. I don't think you guys are gonna screw us or anything like that, I'm just really anxious after seeing the prototype.
Hey folks. Sorry about the delay on information. I've been sick the past week and a half and unable to do much to meet with the vendor. Last time I called, they were waiting to see if it's on the next manifest or not. There's a possibility they'll get ten hoods in first, and then the second ten a week later (which shouldn't be a big deal). They -are- on the way and -are- getting here soon.
Thanks for the update!
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
They -are- on the way and -are- getting here soon.
goosebumps...
Finally
wait, so who gets the first 10??
::Record scratch::
Good question
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
wait, so who gets the first 10??
I would imagine they will go in the order in which you paid. Still nothing definate though which makes me wonder, why can't we get dates?
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
wait, so who gets the first 10??
Originally posted by unknown:
why can't we get dates?
Me, because I *can* get dates. Man, I am hot.
Originally posted by SpliceVW:
Me, because I *can* get dates. Man, I am hot.
Oh brother... LOL!
....
....waiting
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
.... ....waiting
Spoke with the mfgr today. Fiberglass hoods for those that have ordered are on the upcoming shipment (Which should arrive soon, he said between 1-3 weeks). Carbon fiber hoods are on the next shipment which should be 2 weeks after that. Our apologies for the delay on information, I've been battling illness and playing phonetag.
Being that it has been a very extended delay, IMO free shipping is a must have. Personally I wouldn't use the free pins you'll be sending along, no offense.
The people entered this GB and have been very, very patient. Yes this hood will now be available, so help us out for helping you out to get it to that point.
Oh yeah, my dancing banana commited suicide in the wait. I hope you can sleep at night
Originally posted by Swazo:
Being that it has been a very extended delay, IMO free shipping is a must have.
The people entered this GB and have been very, very patient. Yes this hood will now be available, so help us out for helping you out to get it to that point.
I second this! I know it's not your fault. Buy my girlfriend didn't even make me wait this long!
I think it's safe to say we all feel some additional compensation is in order. I know I personally could give a crap about some hood pins I won't even be using.
why are the fiberglass ones finished and shipping first?
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Spoke with the mfgr today. Fiberglass hoods for those that have ordered are on the upcoming shipment (Which should arrive soon, he said between 1-3 weeks). Carbon fiber hoods are on the next shipment which should be 2 weeks after that. Our apologies for the delay on information, I've been battling illness and playing phonetag.
I will see what we can get, but I can't make any guarantees. The hood pins are coming out of our pockets, not theirs, and we're struggling to see what we can pull off for you guys.
As far as the fiberglass hoods being done first- they are a lot easier to lay, hence they are done faster. They can do almost 3 times as many fiberglass hoods in a day as they can carbon fiber, IIRC. Also, I don't know how their shipping works from the factory overseas.
I should still be living in Cali when the CF one's show up. Can I just drive up to get mine?
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
I should still be living in Cali when the CF one's show up. Can I just drive up to get mine?
Yes.
I might have to get out of this Group Buy, because one of my "friends" took off to Montana and he owes me $400. So Im not sure if I can stay in. Also Im going back to school and need all the money I can get, and he stiffed me by taking off.
Any word.....
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Any word.....
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Any word.....
First let me say that I am in no way trying to be a problem here, however there is definitely a problem. This problem being that I have paid my money for a hood a year and a half ago that I have no idea when it will be arriving and unfortunately this problem has gone on long enough. I have even switched over to a fiberglass hood and still can not get an arrival day. If I can not get a date for the arrival of my hood and if that date is not in the NEAR future I will be asking for a full refund. I see all these other hoods being made AND delivered and all we are getting is "they were waiting to see if it's on the next manifest or not". This beating around the bush has gone on long enough and these kinds of responses lead me to believe we are in for more waiting.
I find it extremely hard to believe that the manufacturer does not know if the hoods are on the manifest or not and if they are on the manifest they should easily be able to say these are when they will be arriving mm/dd/yyyy. We have all been more than patient with the ongoing delays and all we are being offered is some hood pins as compensation. Poor business is all I can say, I want to know when my hood is coming and if you guys can not provide me with that information then go ahead and process my full refund.
Sorry for the rant but I am fed up with this GB.
Originally posted by unknown:
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Any word.....
First let me say that I am in no way trying to be a problem here, however there is definitely a problem. This problem being that I have paid my money for a hood a year and a half ago that I have no idea when it will be arriving and unfortunately this problem has gone on long enough. I have even switched over to a fiberglass hood and still can not get an arrival day. If I can not get a date for the arrival of my hood and if that date is not in the NEAR future I will be asking for a full refund. I see all these other hoods being made AND delivered and all we are getting is "they were waiting to see if it's on the next manifest or not". This beating around the bush has gone on long enough and these kinds of responses lead me to believe we are in for more waiting.
I find it extremely hard to believe that the manufacturer does not know if the hoods are on the manifest or not and if they are on the manifest they should easily be able to say these are when they will be arriving mm/dd/yyyy. We have all been more than patient with the ongoing delays and all we are being offered is some hood pins as compensation. Poor business is all I can say, I want to know when my hood is coming and if you guys can not provide me with that information then go ahead and process my full refund.
Sorry for the rant but I am fed up with this GB.
I'm getting to that point too. We should know when we will actually get our hoods. This GB has gone on a lot longer than I ever imagined. I normally only have a car for a year and a half and then I sell it
You know I was excited for awhile about these hoods. But, now I just want to get it over with so I can get my money back. Too much time has been wasted waiting on these hoods. WAY too much time. I think the manufacturer needs to get the azz chewing of a lifetime....and some threats to boot.
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
You know I was excited for awhile about these hoods. But, now I just want to get it over with so I can get my money back. Too much time has been wasted waiting on these hoods. WAY too much time. I think the manufacturer needs to get the azz chewing of a lifetime....and some threats to boot.
I agree. My money's has been tied up WAY too long
We're doing everything we can to rectify this situation. This includes speaking to the manufacturer, trying to find alternate methods of shipping to reduce cost and eating some of the cost ourselves.
Every refund we process out of the GB, we pay for out of pocket, but if it is ultimately the final straw and the only way to do it, we do it.
unknown, you have a PM with some contact information (since PM on CEG isn't the most reliable way of contact for us), and I hope we can work this out for you.
To everyone else, info will be posted by wednesday night at the latest. I'm still dealing with illness and attempting to work schedules out, so please help me out here.
I've got no problam waiting. My car is 6500 miles away anyway.
No problems here too... Just have a little patience guys... It'll get here... And when it does, and you jump ship before, you'll be sorry. I did notice too that there are other hoods that are out, like the cowl (it's ok), but they are made in the states. These are made overseas and probably at a better facility (since stuff is always cheaper in Asia... lol
).
Damn! You guys have been waiting for 1.5 yrs! Fugg that. In the other group buy they asked people what they wanted and in a few weeks it was done. I'd be pissed.
The only reason I'm still in this GB is because this is the hood I do want. It's just that the date keeps getting kicked back and I'm waiting on it and it alone before I can get my car back into the spray booth.
We have been patient, and I can continue to be with decent updates. I understand about being sick, so I'm trying to be even more patient.
I just want my f$#^in hood
I think the manufacturer needs to fess upto the BS and get them here!!!
Originally posted by Swazo:
...before I can get my car back into the spray booth.
Same here.
Believe you me... we're sick of waiting too
I know that doesn't really help much, but we
are doing everything we can to fix this. I paid for several hoods myself, so I'm in the same boat as everyone else... and I don't even have a contour to put em on
We should have answers very soon for everyone... and we're trying to figure something out to do for everyone who has been waiting since the beginning... and it
will be better than hood pins
any word?
i just hope they come soon.
Sorry, I thought I posted a few days ago but I guess my post didn't go through?
Well anyway. Here's the update:
Straightened things out with the mfgr. They say they can't get exact dates because of the lack of communication on behalf of the factory, but they say the fiberglass ones are done and in transit (this or next container) and the carbon fiber ones are in production. They aren't sure if they're halfway through or near the end of production.
I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for their patience in this matter. It's left Devin and I with frazzled nerves and more than just irritation. We're looking into doing something special for the folks that ordered and we'll let you guys know by the time the hoods come in what that is.
Thanks for sticking with us through this.
Thank you for the update..this is the ONLY good news I've had all weekend
Iight...what kind of business can't figure out when and where products being produced for PAYING customers are???
In all honesty that is the dumbest thing i've ever heard. You need to start dogging these people until they can tell you where out hoods are. I wonder if they treat all their customers like this
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Sorry, I thought I posted a few days ago but I guess my post didn't go through?
Well anyway. Here's the update:
Straightened things out with the mfgr. They say they can't get exact dates because of the lack of communication on behalf of the factory, but they say the fiberglass ones are done and in transit (this or next container) and the carbon fiber ones are in production. They aren't sure if they're halfway through or near the end of production.
I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for their patience in this matter. It's left Devin and I with frazzled nerves and more than just irritation. We're looking into doing something special for the folks that ordered and we'll let you guys know by the time the hoods come in what that is.
Thanks for sticking with us through this.
I agree with TheGreatOne, the manufacturer should be able to freakin find out what their own factory is doing. If this is how they treat all their customers, I'm surprised they have any customers at all. I'm a very patient person but even I'm getting a bit frustrated with them.
However, I do think Dev and NorCal should be given a fair amount of credit for keeping us all pretty well updated throughout this entire thing. Honestly, I think that is what has kept this gb so civil and tolerant over the entire year and a half or more that it has been going on. I hope this is all over and done with by end of summer, only thing is, once I get my hood, I don't know what I'll come to the gb forum looking for....
LOL! No contact with the factory. Worst lie I've ever heard.
Of course Todd, your not helping things any...
Like his big mouth ever helps anything
Originally posted by todras:
LOL! No contact with the factory. Worst lie I've ever heard.
WERD
dude look how long this has taken though! i would be asking to call the damn "factory" myself like 6 months ago
nothing against DEV or NORCAL, just my .02
i watch this post just cause i hope for the best for you guys and i already have my hood from another buy and i still feel bad for all of you.
good luck though
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Like his big mouth ever helps anything
It helps me, He makes me laugh my ass off because he tells it like it is. Sometimes it hurts dosent.
Originally posted by I-Dom-In-8:
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Like his big mouth ever helps anything
It helps me, He makes me laugh my ass off because he tells it like it is. Sometimes it hurts dosent.
And how does it help the GB when people not involved come on here and start ranting? I don't find him funny at all...childish but not funny. OH and what is suspose to Hurt the truth?
Originally posted by I-Dom-In-8:
It helps me, He makes me laugh my ass off because he tells it like it is. Sometimes it hurts dosent.
And how does it help the GB when people not involved come on here and start ranting? I don't find him funny at all...childish but not funny. OH and what is suspose to Hurt the truth?
W3RD on the first sentence, but he still is a friend and I know he is looking out for people... But still was a little unnessesary. Todras, you feel me,... f*ck'r... LOL!
They'll be here soon enough
A few of the fiberglass ones have already come in. If anybody would like to purchase a fiberglass one, please feel free to email
sales@initialvelocity.com The carbon fiber ones will be here next...
See... And some was worried it was a hoax.
I just wanted to make sure that I am part of the first 10 hoods that are sent out.
Originally posted by jiako:
I just wanted to make sure that I am part of the first 10 hoods that are sent out.
w3rd
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
Originally posted by jiako:
I just wanted to make sure that I am part of the first 10 hoods that are sent out.
w3rd
I Third that!
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
Originally posted by jiako:
I just wanted to make sure that I am part of the first 10 hoods that are sent out.
w3rd
I Third that!
I fourth fifth and sixth that
Can we get a list of the original group buy.
Originally posted by woodysvt:
I dont wish to bring this up after all the money has been collected...but I will tell you my experience with Aerogear.
I purchased a hood from them in June for my old car (98 gti vr6). I took it home and tried to install it. It was the worst fitting piece of crap i had ever seen. It would even latch at the latch point. So, I called them and told them of my misfortune. They apologized and said I could come pick a new one up in about 3 weeks. I called 3 weeks later...and they informed me that they had not come in yet. They said another 3 weeks. So another 3 weeks...same thing. Another 3 weeks...same thing. It has now been almost 5 months.....and they still keep telling me the same thing. I still have this piece of crap hood sitting in my garage...and am getting the run around with them.
I pray that you guys do not have the same problem as I had. But I will tell you, I am not the only person who has experieces similar to these. Check any other message board, and almost all of them have at least 1 person who had the same problem. I have given up and am not expecting a new hood.
looks like my experience is becoming all too real for ya'll.
Originally posted by woodysvt:
Originally posted by woodysvt:
I dont wish to bring this up after all the money has been collected...but I will tell you my experience with Aerogear.
I purchased a hood from them in June for my old car (98 gti vr6). I took it home and tried to install it. It was the worst fitting piece of crap i had ever seen. It would even latch at the latch point. So, I called them and told them of my misfortune. They apologized and said I could come pick a new one up in about 3 weeks. I called 3 weeks later...and they informed me that they had not come in yet. They said another 3 weeks. So another 3 weeks...same thing. Another 3 weeks...same thing. It has now been almost 5 months.....and they still keep telling me the same thing. I still have this piece of crap hood sitting in my garage...and am getting the run around with them.
I pray that you guys do not have the same problem as I had. But I will tell you, I am not the only person who has experieces similar to these. Check any other message board, and almost all of them have at least 1 person who had the same problem. I have given up and am not expecting a new hood.
looks like my experience is becoming all too real for ya'll.
yeah, looks like we're sort of in the same boat, but luckily there are A LOT of people in on this, not one, and NorCal has been aggressively hounding them continously. . .
I know the guys at Aerogear personally, and when it comes to ensuring fitment, they are very serious about it. That's why we received a prototype hood first (which was test fitted and found to fit perfectly), and why their quality control rejects hoods that don't match the mold 100%.
The reason why they are so anal about our product is because we are anal with them... (ok that sounded dirty, but not l ike that
) about making sure they are 100% perfect.
As far as a list of the original GB, I'm compiling that. I have to cross-reference checks received in the mail against the paypal receipts by date to figure it out. Remember that they will more likely than not send all 20 at once, they would only break it up into 10 and 10 if production was going slow or they had too many quality control rejects.
Originally posted by woodysvt:
Originally posted by woodysvt:
I dont wish to bring this up after all the money has been collected...but I will tell you my experience with Aerogear.
I purchased a hood from them in June for my old car (98 gti vr6). I took it home and tried to install it. It was the worst fitting piece of crap i had ever seen. It would even latch at the latch point. So, I called them and told them of my misfortune. They apologized and said I could come pick a new one up in about 3 weeks. I called 3 weeks later...and they informed me that they had not come in yet. They said another 3 weeks. So another 3 weeks...same thing. Another 3 weeks...same thing. It has now been almost 5 months.....and they still keep telling me the same thing. I still have this piece of crap hood sitting in my garage...and am getting the run around with them.
I pray that you guys do not have the same problem as I had. But I will tell you, I am not the only person who has experieces similar to these. Check any other message board, and almost all of them have at least 1 person who had the same problem. I have given up and am not expecting a new hood.
looks like my experience is becoming all too real for ya'll.
no not really, Areogear actually got a prototype created that fits really well..check a few pages back...theres pics of it on my car...i can also take more pics if you wish because i still ahve the prototype...AreoGear is trying (although i will say that people ahve had there problmes with them) and yes i will say this, if it was not for Norcal and Devious hounding them, then i believe AreoGear would not have called at all until they arrived.
Norcal and Dev have been really good about that. but in AreoGears defence, they switched factories over in the middle of production due to higher costs, and more defects in the product i beleive....also haveing the molds for there product taken to the new factory was time consuming, due to the fact that you cannot monitor the factories status fist hand cause there all the way in china.
but i wil say this, this has been a while, and it shoudl be over soon, with everyone happy.
Lupe
Just an FYI for everyone in the group buy...
DEVIOUSDEV is currently out of town for NECO's Cougarfest in Indianapolis. I will be leaving on a flight out there tomorrow, and hence will also be out of town. I will try my best to log in and check my email, but it may not be possible. If you would like to get in touch with me please use a very brief email to
sales@initialvelocity.com, it will be forwarded to my cellphone.
sorry, i should have been more specific.
im not saying that you are gonna have probs with fitment...its the damn wait that im talking about.
i mean come on.....i have been part of a retail company that deals with tons and tons of taiwanese, chinese and Thai factories and I have never heard of excuses as to why products are not being sent as the ones "wayson" is stating.
i bet that they have no factory, plain and simple and are running around trying to find somebody to build this hood for them.
you guys have handed them close to $10,000 for hoods and it has been over a year and a half and STILL NO PRODUCT?!?! i dont care how much "hounding" you have done, I would be very, very, very angry. there are many, many other competent companies on the planet who build and sell a decent cf hood for same price if not cheaper. i would jump ship on this one and find another supplier. bad news if you ask me.
also, think about this.....they are making 20+ hoods. there is very high chance that one is going to be a defect that will not be caught. now...one of you (customers) is going to have a bad hood...and will be in the same boat i was. waiting yet again for this company to send a new hood. customer service should be #1...and so far you guys have gotten something not even close to "service" itself.
im not trying to stir the fire...just feel reaaaally bad for you guys having to wait this long after sending money and STILL not receiving anything, not even hope. thats all.
A friend of mine and Norcal are driving together down to Cougarfest. I requested that my friend at least 2-3 times on the trip down ask Norcal where are my hoods
he will get his ballz busted by him and maybe a few more of my friends
I know it won't help any but at least while hes away he'll still be getting beetched at by someone
why do I feel a Kaotic GB happening here soon????
Originally posted by woodysvt:
also, think about this.....they are making 20+ hoods. there is very high chance that one is going to be a defect that will not be caught. now...one of you (customers) is going to have a bad hood...and will be in the same boat i was. waiting yet again for this company to send a new hood. customer service should be #1...and so far you guys have gotten something not even close to "service" itself.
Keep in mind 20 hoods is nothing to a mass production company oversea's. Most companies have minimum runs, for a large item like this I would suspect 50 to 100pcs would be the normal minimum. 20 is small beans to them. The organizers of the GB purchased more then enough for the GB so if there is a defect or one damaged in shipping, replacements would be readily available. These additional units will be for sale at a higher, non-GB price. And the damaged one or possible defect may be sold at a discount to someone.
#1- As DEVIOUSDEV mentioned before, the majority of the holdup was due to the fact that they were switching factories and they were attempting to get the scoop mold from one factory to another. The factory was being uncooperative.
#2- Their QC is very stringent. As an example when we had our carbon fiber IMRC covers made, 8 out of every 13 were rejected for QC purposes before being delivered to us. This caused us to wait an extra 3 months, but in the end we received only flawless product. I can personally gaurantee there is not a misplaced weave on any of the covers we sold as I personally inspected them.
#3- This is not going to be another Kaotic GB. The company making these is reputable. We are reputable. There already exists a prototype, and there are already several fiberglass models of the carbon fiber hood in the warehouse. The mold has been made, hoods are being popped and inspected.
#4- I am so certain that these hoods are not only going to arrive soon but that we will sell the ones we bought ourselves that I personally issued two refunds to people out of my own pocket (read that's $850 cash out of my pocket) because I'll get that back easily.
They are on the way, they will be here, and we will be happy to sell them to you.
We already have the fiberglass ones listed on our website as they are in stock and available.
Bumpin n waiting for some love from the hood gods!
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
#4- I am so certain that these hoods are not only going to arrive soon but that we will sell the ones we bought ourselves that I personally issued two refunds to people out of my own pocket (read that's $850 cash out of my pocket) because I'll get that back easily.
They are on the way, they will be here, and we will be happy to sell them to you. We already have the fiberglass ones listed on our website as they are in stock and available.
Well any word?????
2 day checkup...
Originally posted by xchang:
2 day checkup...
yeah no [censored] hey but yeah 2 day check up again....WTF is the word?????
I'm very sorry guys... I called them yesterday to check in, and they still haven't recieved the shipping manifests yet...
I will be calling several times a week until we have word though... instead of waiting for them to call and give us info
Tis monday, what's the word? This "CF hood is on the boat" is getting to be like "check is in the mail"
Any solid info?? My SVT is still waiting on this hood to go back into the spray booth
Yeah this is getting very old
Like we said, it's not like these hoods are vaporware (Okay, so supposedly HalfLife 2 is indeed coming out
), as they already have fiberglass ones AVAILABLE. The mold is made, it just takes more time to do CF and do it flawless. QC is tough because we require perfection (I don't think anyone would settle for less at this point, and neither would we). Believe me we're bugging them constantly.
And we mean constantly.
I mean, it's bad when your sales rep's mother asks you to give him a message....
Okay, we're not quite that bad yet, but we're close.
Update 1 for the week:
I called yesterday to check with our rep for any new information, and they told me they emailed the factory to find out the status, but they have not heard back from them yet. I will be calling later today, and again tomorrow to find out if they have heard back from them yet
We WILL get these hoods and they WILL be baddass
I am going to need a date, or window that they will be here. If not, please let me know and we can discuss the options from that point. I'm not sure how much longer I will wait for this CF hood when there are others currantly available.
..... Still waiting!!!
yup same here
Same here
I just got off the phone with our rep right before they closed today... and they hadn't received a reply to their email yet
Once again I'd like to express our apologies for this extended waiting period. Again, had we known it would have taken this long, we would have gone through another manufacturer
do they not have phones where they are?? email?
I know first hand, China is bad about phones... Especially in the factory areas or industrial areas... People are poor and can't afford phones and will try to use the ones at the factory. That I know first hand...
Not trying to defend their slowness by any means... The manufacturers slowness that is.
I just thought that i would remind you that in January (only 5 months away)... i believe this is correct anyway... We will have waited 2 years for this hood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the funnier things is... We paid for it 2 years ago too!!! This thing better make my car FLY~
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
I just thought that i would remind you that in January (only 5 months away)... i believe this is correct anyway... We will have waited 2 years for this hood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the funnier things is... We paid for it 2 years ago too!!! This thing better make my car FLY~
Yeah, I wrote my last post when I noticed the 2 year mark coming up.
Ugh 2 years!?!?!?! man I sure cold go for that cash I shelled out a long time ago. I guess I should stop buying expensive toys
How long did the original Micah pre98 SVT frontend take? Wasn't that a couple of years too? Or is this turning out to be the longest running group buy on CEG?
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
The kaotic GB is still going.
yeah guys need to go out and hunt that prick down and skin his ballz. I would have if I got in on that GB.
OK, what's the word this week?
how much do the fiberglass hoods weigh vs. the carbon fiber??
If i waited this long, I might as well wait until the CF ones are done...but i'd really like to get it on the car so i can enjoy it before i have to take it off again in the winter. And who even knows if im still gonna have my car next year.
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
how much do the fiberglass hoods weigh vs. the carbon fiber??
If i waited this long, I might as well wait until the CF ones are done...
I was thinking about switching over.......but caving into the FG over CF would be a mistake for me to do.
Guys........have you gotten any word if the hoods are or are not on their way?
it'd really suck, but as of right now i threw $450 out the window already.
No kidding! NorCal, Dev...........please speak up about the currant situation about the CF hoods. I am not happy about the scilence, and would expect a bit more attention on this almost 2 year long GB. Please step up and handle this GB and let us know when we can expect our CF hoods, no more BS. This has been strecthed too far with the info you've given us, solid info is needed at this time.
What is it going to take to get a delivery date or atleast an actual CF hood "prototype"? The lack of either is very disturbing at this point, IMO. Is a total refund an option at this point?
I don't want to get s$&%ty about this, but that is what it is coming to with the amount of effort you both are showing us. F$&# these BS weekly updates, I want actions! If not, please offer a refund.
-Daymon
From a bystanders point of view and having read many of these threads it appears you guys got taken for a ride and gave your money to a scam artist. The same deal with the gauges and the Kaotic group buy.
I would do what you can to get your money back, if he doesnt offer or give you a refund if you ask then it is time to file complaints like people did with Adam. With the other group buy there are left over hoods and you could just easily buy one of them as people there have said they got their hoods.
just my opinion, not flamebait by the way Perry, just incase for some reason someone would see it as that.
Originally posted by HITMANinMI:
From a bystanders point of view and having read many of these threads it appears you guys got taken for a ride and gave your money to a scam artist. The same deal with the gauges and the Kaotic group buy.
I would do what you can to get your money back, if he doesnt offer or give you a refund if you ask then it is time to file complaints like people did with Adam. With the other group buy there are left over hoods and you could just easily buy one of them as people there have said they got their hoods.
just my opinion, not flamebait by the way Perry, just incase for some reason someone would see it as that.
STFU you [censored] tool OK I'm also not very happy with this situation one bit. But,I still have faith in Norcal and Devious. I personally asked him where my hood was and he got hella pissed. Which he should..that too me was enough to let me know hes very very mad about this situation. And for all the idiots that think it's a [censored] scam. If thats the case then why do Norcal and Devious have so many GB's going on on NECO?? I was involved with one and it went rather smoothly. And like they said the product had to be perfect for them to ship and it was. I just wish some would call them PM them etc. I know I did.
I would've PM'd that last post, but I've PM'd before with no real results. I've been asking for options, and have not gotten any.
NorCal and Dev are just slacking at this point IMO, atleast what I'm seeing. I know there is more than meets the eye (woah....transformers) but at this point in this GB, we should be updated with any new info or their attempts to get us our hoods.
No offense meant towards NorCal and Dev, I am just getting very tired of this GB (I'm sure you are too). I know filing any type of charge is not anything I was even thinking of, nor would I. They have a great reputation and I don't think I am getting ripped off.
Sorry for the harshness
Originally posted by HITMANinMI:
From a bystanders point of view and having read many of these threads it appears you guys got taken for a ride and gave your money to a scam artist. The same deal with the gauges and the Kaotic group buy.
I would do what you can to get your money back, if he doesnt offer or give you a refund if you ask then it is time to file complaints like people did with Adam. With the other group buy there are left over hoods and you could just easily buy one of them as people there have said they got their hoods.
just my opinion, not flamebait by the way Perry, just incase for some reason someone would see it as that.
Maybe this was intended as a good deed, but I hardly think it is your place to call out these guys. I know personally that Nor & Dev will do ANYTHING to ensure satisfaction! I bet out of any of us they are the most frustrated, so lets try to understand their perspective before throwin out accusations.
The problem here is we are all frustrated with the GB and just want it to end asap.
It's been about 2 or more weeks since we've heard from you guys NOR/DEV... what's the word fellas!??????????
Sorry for the absence folks, when we did get an update, CEG was down, and so there wasn't much we could do to post about it. Dev spoke with the mfgr a few days ago and will be updating us with info. I'll call him in the morning (school just started for this semester so be patient with him
) and get the precise info or have him post it.
I appreciate the patience of everyone who has stayed in this group buy. For the nay-sayers who are crying scam, well you can bite me.
As I said before, I have personally paid several refunds for no-longer-Contour-owners out of my own damn pocket, on top of the money we already personally invested into the group buy (since we purchased several of the hoods ourselves). I can't express how disappointed we are in how long it has taken our manufacturer to get the hoods produced and shipped without garnering a lawsuit or prison time from the FCC.
As far as I'm concerned, more of my money has gone into this than any single person, as I've given out 1800 bucks of my own hard-earned skrilla to this (on top of the other 900 for a pair of hoods, plus what Dev has put in).
I'm at the point where I'm going to call and yell. Loudly. And Dev can tell you, I can yell pretty freakin' loud.
All I want to know is when the damn hoods are going to arrive so we can get them in your hot little hands. Or dead cold hands, at this point.
Anyway, feel free to reply with
or your love
You got my vote. NOW GIMME MY DAMN HOOD!! LOL!
Take that beeotch
J/K dude
Just wondering if you talked to that guy the other morning... and what you might have heard!
THANKS And you got my love
... just aggervated at the time this is taking!
Sorry Guys, school has just started for me, and I have been unable to get online at all the past few days... but I literally JUST got off the phone with our Rep, and the newest information he has from the factory is that ALL of the hoods
should be on a boat by the end of August. He was trying to find out from the factory if that meant some were already on their way, or if they were all coming at once... but as we are all very aware by now, this factory isn't the best with timely responses
So as of right now, he's trying to double check on everything for me, but worst case scenario... everybody gets their hoods at the same time
And nobody has to wait for another shipment to come in
So just a little more patience... and everybody will be happily stroking their magnificant examples of Carbon Fiberizzyness
... And believe you me, we are VERY stressed about this...
Have you guys lost sleep over this?
Have you had your GF tell you to shut up about it, and call her once in a while instead of constantly calling our Rep?
Have you contemplated stealing a plane to fly to Hong Kong to personally hand lay all the carbon fiber in the hoods, and then air lift them to each one of you personally?
... Cause I have
no but i've considered a few things to do with a bucket of gasoline and a match
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
no but i've considered a few things to do with a bucket of gasoline and a match
Bwahahahahahahah so have I Thank god I found another csvt with a bad motor to tear apart
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Bwahahahahahahah so have I Thank god I found another csvt with a bad motor to tear apart
You got a trunk lid for sale??? Because I need one.
Originally posted by xchang:
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Bwahahahahahahah so have I Thank god I found another csvt with a bad motor to tear apart
You got a trunk lid for sale??? Because I need one.
Nope but I'll have a at least one CSVT for sale hopefully soon
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
... And believe you me, we are VERY stressed about this...
1) Have you guys lost sleep over this?
2) Have you had your GF tell you to shut up about it, and call her once in a while instead of constantly calling our Rep?
3) Have you contemplated stealing a plane to fly to Hong Kong to personally hand lay all the carbon fiber in the hoods, and then air lift them to each one of you personally?
... Cause I have
1) Yes.
2) Sadly, yes. Everyone around me rolls their eyes when I bring up my CF hood.
3) No, but I like your line of thinking
Swazo u got those alignment pin dimensions?
They are sitting on my shop bench, waiting to be photographed. The bummer is my digital camera is in Pamona......and so am I
When I get back to Utah, that's on my "to do list"
Cool Thanks.
so listen, can I still get a fiberglass hood at no extra cost?
if not i'm thinking I want a refund. Car is probably going bye bye. I don't have another 6 months to wait.
Dev and Norcal,
I am requesting a refund for my hood, I have payed in full + shipping, will you please PM me or call me at 206-931-8181 and we can arrange this.
Jared
svtweeter
Originally posted by SVTweeter:
Dev and Norcal,
I am requesting a refund for my hood, I have payed in full + shipping, will you please PM me or call me at 206-931-8181 and we can arrange this.
Jared
svtweeter
You just have to be patient, I'm sure next week they will be a boat coming here, they are coming soon as they have said for the past 1 year 7 months. LOL, I dont blame you a bit for wanting your hard earned money back from these crooks, look at this the last update they gave you was on 8/27.
He told me to "bite him" last time I posted something like this, I'm just calling it as I see it and the way I see it they took your cash and are on vacation in the Bahamas.
Originally posted by HITMANinMI:
Originally posted by SVTweeter:
Dev and Norcal,
I am requesting a refund for my hood, I have payed in full + shipping, will you please PM me or call me at 206-931-8181 and we can arrange this.
Jared
svtweeter
You just have to be patient, I'm sure next week they will be a boat coming here, they are coming soon as they have said for the past 1 year 7 months. LOL, I dont blame you a bit for wanting your hard earned money back from these crooks, look at this the last update they gave you was on 8/27.
He told me to "bite him" last time I posted something like this, I'm just calling it as I see it and the way I see it they took your cash and are on vacation in the Bahamas.
Sorry assclown but you're wrong. I myself talked to them accidently not too long ago on the phone. 2 of my friends bothered them at Cougar fest this year to boot. And you know what happened when the whole GB was brought up??? Norcal got pissed..not really mad but from what I was told he was fuming. Now why the [censored] would he get mad???? Maybe because he also has alot of money tied up in this???? NO why would he??? STFU hitman you're a [censored] tool and need to keep your dumbass nose outta this. the only people commenting on this GB should be those involved in it.
I'll give it another week, if no news then i'll settle for a fiberglass....if I can't have a fiberglass then I want my money back.
Originally posted by HITMANinMI:
Originally posted by SVTweeter:
Dev and Norcal,
I am requesting a refund for my hood, I have payed in full + shipping, will you please PM me or call me at 206-931-8181 and we can arrange this.
Jared
svtweeter
You just have to be patient, I'm sure next week they will be a boat coming here, they are coming soon as they have said for the past 1 year 7 months. LOL, I dont blame you a bit for wanting your hard earned money back from these crooks, look at this the last update they gave you was on 8/27.
He told me to "bite him" last time I posted something like this, I'm just calling it as I see it and the way I see it they took your cash and are on vacation in the Bahamas.
You know i have been very quite, since this was none of my business, but since you decided to stick your noise into something that is not your business, im going to chime in.
1) i don't care if i get flamed for this but NORCAL and Dev are personal friends of mine....and i know there doing the best they can with te situation the manufacture has put them in.
2) i am hounding them myself to find out when they are going to get there, casue i want my CF hood too....I got the first Fiberglass hood, but i want the CF instead, so im getting that one now.
3) you ask anyone in Norcal that has met NORCAL and Dev and they all would call them respectful and honest...Personaly i can understand how everyone feels, becasue he vents to me pretty much on a daily basis how the manufature has pissed them off with this situation.
You should lean to keep your mouth shut, and stop trying to start a flame war.....Like Norcal said in a previous post, everyone who wanted a refund got there money back, hey paied out 1800 dollars almost...you don;t see these people complaining that they got screwed do you??????
No because he satisfied them.
So go back under the rock you crawled out of.
Lupe
i havent been following this post and now there are waaay too many threads to catch up on. i just want to pipe in and mention something.
there is a company(?)(a CEG'er?) from Los Angeles selling CF hoods on ebay. i contacted them about a cowl hood. they said they have and sent the same pics i have seen in here. they quoted me the SAME price that is supposed to be the GB "deal" in here. $425 for the hood and $99 to ship. they said i could even pick up in person to avoid shipping.
i thought this was a little coincidental but then i noticed that the person rep-ing the GB in here is from Norcal. i obviously dont know where his source is from but is it this company on ebay? a separate supplier with the same sample pics? a faker trying to rip people off? (no offense to nor cal, i dont know if you know the supplier personally). i just thought id mention this. hope everything works out for everyone.
Originally posted by svt4stv:
i havent been following this post and now there are waaay too many threads to catch up on. i just want to pipe in and mention something.
there is a company(?)(a CEG'er?) from Los Angeles selling CF hoods on ebay. i contacted them about a cowl hood. they said they have and sent the same pics i have seen in here. they quoted me the SAME price that is supposed to be the GB "deal" in here. $425 for the hood and $99 to ship. they said i could even pick up in person to avoid shipping.
i thought this was a little coincidental but then i noticed that the person rep-ing the GB in here is from Norcal. i obviously dont know where his source is from but is it this company on ebay? a separate supplier with the same sample pics? a faker trying to rip people off? (no offense to nor cal, i dont know if you know the supplier personally). i just thought id mention this. hope everything works out for everyone.
#1 these are not Cowl hoods, there vented hoods....You would have found that out if you were part of the GB since the beginign.
#2 this is not an E-bay company...if you were around from the beginging you would know this is AreoGear....You would have also known that Areogear switched manufaturers in the middle of production, withch contributed to the delay of the hoods.
#3 i have the prototype hood on MY car so this is not fake like you suggest.I can take pics of the hood on my car with my camera phone and e-mail it to you....Also if you were around since the begining, you would see the original pics were posted on here.
Last, everything you just mentioned, had you been around since the begining, has been brough up in one form or another, and has been answered in one form or antother.
Not trying to be mean,but your posting while not having all the infomation,.....which you could by just skimming (not reading all) the posts that have been posted and which would have prevent you, IMO looking like a jerk.
Right now lets leave it to the people who are directly involved, to get this strighten out...also to not clutter the post with useless infomation.
right now people that have requested refunds have gotten it. And people taht are still waiting like myself, are still waiting for the hoods.
Lupe
lupe
Thanks for backing up Norcal and Devious. I have very good friends that stand by them both and so do I. I know they are not a scam becuase of other GB's on NECO...I've been previously involved with. they are stand up guys trying there best.....if not I'll get a one way ticket out there and hunt them down
like i have posted before.....there is NO problem with NORCAL and Dev...it is with AEROGEAR themselves. they cant figure out their right foot from the left. its the manufacturer that is the problem in this situation not the guys who set up the actual group buy and are "representing" aerogear.
considering Norcal is one of my best friends i know he wont screw us!! if he screws with our (i mean my money too) money,i will personaly show you where he is...no need to hunt.
But since we hang out almost everyday, and i see how hard hes working on this and how stressed he is about this, its hard for me to see people posting bull [censored] like this...I can understand people who were involed since the begining beging frustated with it and posting about it....but poeple who were not involved really have no right to make assumptions.
Lupe
OK, I'm not usually like this but... Hitman, STFU!
OK, now that is off my chest, I feel much better.
Sincerely,
**Patiently waiting.
If anyone would like to discuss their transaction they need to contact me directly via email as I've posted before. I can be reached at:
mike@initialvelocity.comAs far as transactions go, nobody has paid for shipping at all. The only money we've collected from anybody has been for the GB price of the hood, $425.
If you have purchased your slot in this GB from somebody else, you need to discuss your refund with them. They are your seller, not us.
IF you have purchased your slot in the GB from us, then you should email me directly so I can discuss your transaction.
If anyone questions the validity of this group buy at this point, I have no idea what to say other than we have been nothing other than up front about this. Our business, Initial Velocity Motorsports, is a registered business in the state of California and the City of San Jose. Our address is:
PO Box 7393
San Jose, CA. 95150-7393
Our phone number is 408-509-0729
If you have any questions or concerns you have our contact information right there. If you have a legal concern, please contact me directly for our Attorney's number.
We are not out to rip anyone off. I wish there was some way I could prove this. Maybe if I had everyone who I personally issued a cashier's check refund to from my own damn bank account post in here you'd realize we're serious about this. People who have sold their cars or what not and gotten their money back, etc.
We're more than happy to work things out with people in dire situations such as no longer owning your 'tour, etc. I can understand wanting a refund in a situation like that, and we can make exceptions to the original transaction post of "Non-refundable".
So far I'm going to have about 10 damn CF hoods sitting in my freakin' living room.
Disclaimer:
This hood is NOT for sale on eBay. We have an EXCLUSIVE MANUFACTURING CONTRACT with Wayson USA, LLC (dba Aerogear) for this hood. It will not be available in carbon fiber by anyone else until we end our contract.
Yikes... this place blows UP when we're not able to post things...
I'm sorry I've started school again everybody, but that means that I've been unable to get on the net long enough to post anything in the past few days (especially since I go to school full time, while working two jobs)
BUT!!! I have spoken to our rep though, and he tells me the manufacturer has told him that the hoods are on the next container already
Sweet, that's good news indeed
Originally posted by Roz 1999 SVT-C:
Originally posted by svt4stv:
i havent been following this post and now there are waaay too many threads to catch up on. i just want to pipe in and mention something.
there is a company(?)(a CEG'er?) from Los Angeles selling CF hoods on ebay. i contacted them about a cowl hood. they said they have and sent the same pics i have seen in here. they quoted me the SAME price that is supposed to be the GB "deal" in here. $425 for the hood and $99 to ship. they said i could even pick up in person to avoid shipping.
i thought this was a little coincidental but then i noticed that the person rep-ing the GB in here is from Norcal. i obviously dont know where his source is from but is it this company on ebay? a separate supplier with the same sample pics? a faker trying to rip people off? (no offense to nor cal, i dont know if you know the supplier personally). i just thought id mention this. hope everything works out for everyone.
#1 these are not Cowl hoods, there vented hoods....You would have found that out if you were part of the GB since the beginign.
#2 this is not an E-bay company...if you were around from the beginging you would know this is AreoGear....You would have also known that Areogear switched manufaturers in the middle of production, withch contributed to the delay of the hoods.
#3 i have the prototype hood on MY car so this is not fake like you suggest.I can take pics of the hood on my car with my camera phone and e-mail it to you....Also if you were around since the begining, you would see the original pics were posted on here.
Last, everything you just mentioned, had you been around since the begining, has been brough up in one form or another, and has been answered in one form or antother.
Not trying to be mean,but your posting while not having all the infomation,.....which you could by just skimming (not reading all) the posts that have been posted and which would have prevent you, IMO looking like a jerk.
Right now lets leave it to the people who are directly involved, to get this strighten out...also to not clutter the post with useless infomation.
right now people that have requested refunds have gotten it. And people taht are still waiting like myself, are still waiting for the hoods.
Lupe
who's the jerk? if you actually took the time to read what i wrote you would see that i did NOT say your hood was a fake! where did you come up with that? what i meant/said was maybe the "manufacturer" (aerogear) is a fake, ripping people off. i never said anything about any CEG'ers ripping anyone off, you would know this if you didn't just skim my post. isn't it possible that Aerogear does sell hoods on ebay?? FYI i did read the initial posts about this hood deal but didnt go through ALL of them. all i was doing was offering a little assistance.
I apologize for sticking my nose in where it doesnt belong and for possibly offending anyone which i did not intend to do. please disregard the bs i said before.
svt4-
Aerogear is a well known company, thus far from being a "fake." I'm not flaming you at all, just letting you know in case you haven't actually heard of them. I think the hoods you're seeing are the Carbon Fiber cowl induction hoods offered in here by livinsvt (??) I think thats his name anyway. They are in fact manufactured in California by a well respected company that usually deal with BMW's and such. You have to understand that many people in here are a bit jumpy about people saying anything about this being a hoax or something. Many of us have had our money in this for almost 2 years now, and in that time we've seen a few other group buys go sour cause of shady dealings. Plus, as you've seen now, some of the people here are good friends with NorCal and Dev and take such comments as your as personal attacks on their friends. Like I said, I'm not trying to flame you or anything even close, personally, I didn't think you sounded like a jerk in your post. So, there you have it.
Originally posted by svt4stv:
Originally posted by Roz 1999 SVT-C:
Originally posted by svt4stv:
i havent been following this post and now there are waaay too many threads to catch up on. i just want to pipe in and mention something.
there is a company(?)(a CEG'er?) from Los Angeles selling CF hoods on ebay. i contacted them about a cowl hood. they said they have and sent the same pics i have seen in here. they quoted me the SAME price that is supposed to be the GB "deal" in here. $425 for the hood and $99 to ship. they said i could even pick up in person to avoid shipping.
i thought this was a little coincidental but then i noticed that the person rep-ing the GB in here is from Norcal. i obviously dont know where his source is from but is it this company on ebay? a separate supplier with the same sample pics? a faker trying to rip people off? (no offense to nor cal, i dont know if you know the supplier personally). i just thought id mention this. hope everything works out for everyone.
#1 these are not Cowl hoods, there vented hoods....You would have found that out if you were part of the GB since the beginign.
#2 this is not an E-bay company...if you were around from the beginging you would know this is AreoGear....You would have also known that Areogear switched manufaturers in the middle of production, withch contributed to the delay of the hoods.
#3 i have the prototype hood on MY car so this is not fake like you suggest.I can take pics of the hood on my car with my camera phone and e-mail it to you....Also if you were around since the begining, you would see the original pics were posted on here.
Last, everything you just mentioned, had you been around since the begining, has been brough up in one form or another, and has been answered in one form or antother.
Not trying to be mean,but your posting while not having all the infomation,.....which you could by just skimming (not reading all) the posts that have been posted and which would have prevent you, IMO looking like a jerk.
Right now lets leave it to the people who are directly involved, to get this strighten out...also to not clutter the post with useless infomation.
right now people that have requested refunds have gotten it. And people taht are still waiting like myself, are still waiting for the hoods.
Lupe
who's the jerk? if you actually took the time to read what i wrote you would see that i did NOT say your hood was a fake! where did you come up with that? what i meant/said was maybe the "manufacturer" (aerogear) is a fake, ripping people off. i never said anything about any CEG'ers ripping anyone off, you would know this if you didn't just skim my post. isn't it possible that Aerogear does sell hoods on ebay?? FYI i did read the initial posts about this hood deal but didnt go through ALL of them. all i was doing was offering a little assistance.
I apologize for sticking my nose in where it doesnt belong and for possibly offending anyone which i did not intend to do. please disregard the bs i said before.
If the manufaure is Fake, why do i have the prototype on my car...why have i been to there location in Hayward, CA???
im sure if Norcal or Dev knew it would take this long they would not go through AreoGear.
NorMich99SE Explained it best....I may have been a little harsh on you only, because i had to encounter Hitmans stupid post first....so i immidatly went on the defensive.
Lupe
i meant fake as in fraud. but regardless, I apologize again for opening my big mouth. didnt mean to cause any more drama to the situation. i deserved the reprimand. anyway, lets forget about this little spec of bs and you guys can get back to focusing on the real issue. those are nice hoods and hopefully if they work out i may pick one up in the future. good luck to everyone in their engine cooling pursuits.
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
so wait...if they're on the boat, what's the ETA then?
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
Yikes... this place blows UP when we're not able to post things...
I'm sorry I've started school again everybody, but that means that I've been unable to get on the net long enough to post anything in the past few days (especially since I go to school full time, while working two jobs)
BUT!!! I have spoken to our rep though, and he tells me the manufacturer has told him that the hoods are on the next container already
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally posted by TheGreatOne:
so wait...if they're on the boat, what's the ETA then?
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***Ears perk up*** On the boat??
They actually weren't able to give me an ETA, as with these shipping containers/ boats, its hard for them to give concrete information
I would guess if they're loaded on the container,
even if the ship hadn't left yet (as of the other day), it would clear customs within 3 weeks
But thats just a guess... so I'm trying to find out the info for you guys
Keep us updated or else.......
I'll hunt you 2 down and make devious& norcal kabobs out of you 2
speaking of I'm hungry
I am just wondering if anyone gets responses from mike from terminal velocity because I emailed him a few days ago checking for my location on the list and havent heard from him yet.
Norcal/Devious any word?
Jiako,
Did you email
Mike@terminalVelocity.com? If so, that may be why you didn't get a response, because it is actually
mike@INITIALvelocity.com He normally responds to emails very quickly, so there might have been some slight mix up
And for everybody else... I got a call about the status, and the only news I got is that they do not have the hoods listed on the shipping manifest for the container coming in on the 23rd of this month. There is another one coming in just a week or two after that, and they should have the shipping manifest for that soon too... so hopefully we'll have concrete answers very shortly
I emailed to
mike@initialvelocity.com
my mistake for the type o above
I'd like to know when you want my shipping Money! Or if you 2 are going to do anything to compensate for the wait! If you want the money now... i'll send it today if that means i can get a hood from the first batch! THANKS LET ME KNOW!!!!!
There is no pushing or cutting in line... They have the list of who paid first, and who paid next.
WHERE is the paid list so we can see where we stand!
Sorry about the delay. The mail server for our website went down for a day, and as a result we lost a lot of mail. In addition to that, I haven't really been home in the past week so I haven't been able to sift through all the received payments (envelopes, paypal, etc) to figure out who is first.
The good news is that after the refunds given out, even if they only send us 10 hoods we should be able to cover all but 1 or 2 people in the first shipment. The bad news is that there are so few hoods left to ship.
In any case, I'll compile a list as soon as I get to spend more than 35 minutes at home.
Please be patient with me folks.
Norcal,
when you're going through the list can you check to see that my name is on that list? I bought out bamf2go's spot back in March. Thanks.
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
Norcal,
when you're going through the list can you check to see that my name is on that list? I bought out bamf2go's spot back in March. Thanks.
Hijacking in progress: He's alive!! What's up!
yeah man, I'm still alive. I just got back from a 45 day TDY to Texas and Washington. I went through Aircrew Undergradute Course, Combat Survival and Water Survival training. Now I'm in the process of leaving Sunny SoCal for my new home and job in DC.
I'm hoping to be out of here in less than 2 weeks so I hope those hoods get in so I don't have to pay for shipping. I don't mind driving to the Gay Area to get my hood, it's a lot shorter than the 7,000 miles I drove on TDY. By the way, it was a great road trip.
Devious, I have the movers coming on Monday and I'm leaving town as soon as they leave. I wanted to let you know about that since we had discussed my picking up the hood personally. Thanks guys and I'll be getting in touch in about a month or so.
Mike
Hey guys.
While at Aerogear yesterday (for some unrelated business), I bugged about the hood.
Good news.
Several of them are on their way as we speak. Several more are in the container behind them.
Fiberglass hoods are still available for those who wish to downgrade and save.
Almost. Here. Finally. Ugh.
Quote:
Several of them are on their way as we speak. Several more are in the container behind them.
Yes but they've told you that exact same thing for the past year
Where can we go to find a list. i still havent received and email back from mike and I just would like to see where I stand.
OK good, I just wanted to be sure.
Thank You
If you get that paper
... I'd like to see where i sit too!
THANKS~
HEY YOU GUYS!!!!!
Good news.
Sitting in a container and on the manifest list for this shipment is one of the CF hoods. The container coming at the end of next week has a few, and the one after that has the rest of our order.
So what does this mean? Order fulfillment can begin starting as soon as *monday* or *tuesday morning*.
So do me a favor. I need to put names to screen-names. Please PM me your full name (as ordered) and shipping address (current) as well as a phone number you can be reached at by the freight company if needed.
Hood pins are not here for another 3 weeks, those will have to wait a little longer if that's okay with you guys.
Send me a PM! Let me put a screenname to a real name. If you bought somebody else's slot and talked to them about it but not me, please let me know who you bought it from.
YEAH!!! I always had faith in you guys, just the company was a bit slow...
PM Sent. Thanks again NorCal!
Okay. Well, I got to see the box containing the hood today, and it is good. It exists. Our first customer (and sponsored car) will have the hood on either tomorrow or the day after, and we'll get some pictures. As the rest of the hoods come in they will be shipped out.
Please remember to include your PHONE NUMBER when PMing me because they can't ship without it.
As soon as we get the next batch in (end of this week or middle of next week) I'll let you guys know what we worked out.
Sorry about not replying sooner, I was in Vegas this weekend trying to drink away my troubles from this group buy.
(Actually, it was my friend's 21st b-day
)
i pm'ed you my info, but got no response...did you get it? IIRC i was one of the first 2...definitley first 5 paid in full.
I got everyone's PMs, sorry I'm not replying to each one, but trust me I get them all.
Norcal I'm working on some buyers for my spots. I may have to play PM tag with you and the buyers to verify I'm legit. Some seem a little scetchy...but anyways I'll keep you informed
Could you guys post the waiting list?
TIA,
Daymon
Originally posted by Swazo:
Could you guys post the waiting list?
TIA,
Daymon
Ditto
Well, now that I got my Kaotic Kit
after nearly 2 years ... do we have anymore info on the hood?
Our first customer picked up the hood and put it on the car, pictures to come this weekend.
Next hoods ship to (in order)
jiako
SVTnKC
Swazo
xchang
I expect we'll have all of these hoods next week, although at the least we can expect half. Thinkmoto's 3 slots come up next, the rest of the list is on our webserver which thanks to SBC is still offline.
A few names were bumped up due to a couple of refunds that were made a while back.
SVTweeter- what kind of info do you need?
Norcal one spot has been purchased and you have been PM'd about it. That spot should be the first of my 3 spots to be shipped out. I'll keep working the other guys about the hoods.
Thanks for everything and I'll let you know if I gotta have them shipped to me. Peace out
You can check my website for some quick pics of the hood.
I think the hood is pretty sweet looking.
Everyone will be happy with the wait.
As the Dodge RAM HEMI TRUCK guy would say... "Sweet..."!!
I told you guys it was a quality piece.
For anyone who can't wait for more hoods to come in or doesn't have the skrilla to buy a Carbon Fiber hood, please feel free to ask about Fiberglass versions of the hood as posted earlier in the thread! They are less expensive ($425 shipped compared to non-group buy price of $660 shipped for CF) and I have two available right now.
Nor, what do you need from me to get my hood shipped to me? I believe you have all my info correct? PM if you need more and i'll give ya what you need! THANKS
EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On the pics, it looks like it doesn't fit around the oval very well. Is it just the pic, or is there a 1/2" or so gap around the oval?
Originally posted by Swazo:
On the pics, it looks like it doesn't fit around the oval very well. Is it just the pic, or is there a 1/2" or so gap around the oval?
I ahd the smae problem when i put the prototype fiberglass one that NORCALCOUG has...I just adjusted the hood bump stops and it turned out perfect.....it also may be the pic's its really hard to tell....i will be seeing it again in person this weekend...Hopefully get better pic's for you guys out there.
lupe
Originally posted by Speed Demons:
What type of screen is in the scoop? Is it just to keep debris out or will it do anything to keep water out of the engine compartment? From the picture, it doesn't look like a plain screen--looks kinda white--which leads me to wonder what it is. BTW, the hood looks very good. I got mine from the other GB but if I had a choice, I'd really have to think hard.
Originally posted by wa2tuff:
Originally posted by Speed Demons:
What type of screen is in the scoop? Is it just to keep debris out or will it do anything to keep water out of the engine compartment? From the picture, it doesn't look like a plain screen--looks kinda white--which leads me to wonder what it is. BTW, the hood looks very good. I got mine from the other GB but if I had a choice, I'd really have to think hard.
I have already rain tested the Fiberglass prototype....there are NO complications with the rain.
It is desigened to keep debrie out....The Fiberglass one, has a stanless steel look....I ahvent taken a good look at the CF version though.
Lupe
The screen on the carbon fiber model is black. It will help keep debris out like Lupe noted, but will not keep out water. While driving, this is not an issue as water is unlikely to collect in any one place due to the movement of air over the vehicle. At a standstill, water can collect to an extent, but there is a slight upturned lip where the screen is molded in which will force the water to pool slightly before it goes anywhere.
Water dripping down into the engine compartment at that location isn't a big deal. Lupe has been driving around with his fiberglass prototype of the hood for months now without issues, even through the recent rains we endured.
That looks awesome and, NorCal, you got PM dude.
Looks pimpee...makes me want to save my car
Norcal my second spot has been filled. I'll see about the third but I might end up with it
Not sure yet. Just make sure the individuals that I pm'd you about get contact info from you. Thanks mang...oh and Thanks DEVIOUS
what do i need to do to get me one of these?!?! that is awesome!
Originally posted by garretto:
what do i need to do to get me one of these?!?! that is awesome!
PM norcal...i know a few people backed out of the GB and got refunds...maybe he will elt you take there place...Contact him and find out.
Lupe
Originally posted by garretto:
what do i need to do to get me one of these?!?! that is awesome!
You can buy my spot if you want. I need the money I am going back to school and need all the money I can get. PM me if you want to.
Are there any shots of the entire car with the hood on? The close ups are nice for seeing the quality, but how about some full car shots so we can get an idea how it looks overall?
OK, it finally kicked in....... I am STOKED about this hood
I keep looking at the pics, and can't wait for more.....
Actually getting the hood would be sweeter, but more pics would hold me off for a bit
Originally posted by NorMich99SE:
Are there any shots of the entire car with the hood on? The close ups are nice for seeing the quality, but how about some full car shots so we can get an idea how it looks overall?
I have some full shots I will post next week.
We never took them before because of the rainy weather.
Also I drove 150 miles through a storm with this hood.
No problems what so ever. However I did put the IMRC cover back on.
Looks crazy to see the heat come throught the vents.
And for those that asked about the alignment of the hood in the pictures. The Hood was not closed. What can I say Im no photographer and I was just too excited to have the hood on.
did you install hood pins?
would it be bad if the IMRC got wet?
No pins yet. Still need to order.
Nobody is positive this would be bad.(as far as I know)
Just a suggestion.
Originally posted by Speed Demons:
No pins yet. Still need to order.
Nobody is positive this would be bad.(as far as I know)
Just a suggestion.
Iv had the hood longer than speed demons, and i ahve snet it thourgh multiple washes over the last 4 or 6 monsths....not problems with water leaking on the IMRC or plug wires.
lupe
Besides the ones on
this page?
i lov it looks well sweet how much is it
Originally posted by chillduke:
i lov it looks well sweet how much is it
I beleive the non-group buy price is 660 + shipping.....you must PM NORCALCOUG though for exact pricing.
Lupe
Is there any update on which hoods have been shipped yet? And can Norcal or Devin please confirm for me that you still show that I purchased bamf2go's spot back in March please?
Mike
Okay, sorry about the hiatus.
First off, there is a minor modification to the shipping list as far as order goes, due to the fact that I had to reconcile some differences in my PayPal spreadsheet and the checks that were physically received (send date and receive date are two different things since we didn't check the PO Box daily)
Next hoods ship to (in order)
jiako
SVTnKC
Swazo
TheGreatOne
xchang
I really apologize for the confusion, and for xchang and thinkmoto being bumped down a slot. I don't mean to have messed this up at all- the spreadsheet from the PayPal history download was kinda b0rked.
As far as the spot you bought from Thinkmoto, yes I have it recorded, and yes you're okay.
We're currently having one item checked on by the mfgr and they should start rolling out in ones and twos to you folks. Like I said, give it a little time. We've got one on a car, we've got fiberglass in stock, and we've got one that's now at the warehouse ready to ship with a couple more on the way.
As far as how this will work out, I'm going to set the shipping price at a static $75, so if you get it shipped to home or work it'll be the same. Shipping to home will save $60, shipping to work will save $25. The hood pins are not in stock yet (just ran out) and I'll get those out ASAP. I'm covering the remainder of the shipping cost out of my own pocket, along with the cost of hood pins as a thank you to those who joined the group buy.
So the first 3 people on the list need to get the $75 to me ASAP and the first hood will go out as soon as shipping is received. I'll give you guys until saturday, PM me if you have any special concerns.
I hope this helps out! Won't help my pocket out any, but it'll help you guys out.
Also, just for grins here are a couple more pics. Full car pics will come now that it's stopped raining and I need to schedule time with Speed Demons to do so.
That hood is kick ass! Damn
Too bad they spilt the top layer of carbon half way in the middle so that a seam is visible.
Originally posted by Stazi:
That hood is kick ass!
Originally posted by todras:
Too bad they spilt the top layer of carbon half way in the middle so that a seam is visible.
It's actually not a seam, it just looks that way in pictures due to the way the light reflects. When you see it in person you'll see that it's a single sheet, but the hood bends up very slightly there and hence it comes out looking like a "line" or "seam" in photographs. Speed Demons and DEVIOUSDEV can attest to this- the primary portion of the hood (if not all) is a single piece without seam.
Originally posted by todras:
Too bad they spilt the top layer of carbon half way in the middle so that a seam is visible.
Todd, stop hijacking you toad... LOL! You can see my hood when it comes in. You know you are just jealous. But at least it'll be on my car that actually runs... LOL!
Luv ya man.
And NorCal, I will not stand being dropped down a notch since I have waited so long... I want my money back because of this.
OK, not really. I appreciate you sticking with us and keeping your cool with all the drama in this group buy. U ROCK! And can't wait to get my hood. Can I pay for my shipping ahead of time, so when mine is available, you can directly ship it out?
Originally posted by xchang:
Todd, stop hijacking you toad... LOL! You can see my hood when it comes in. You know you are just jealous. But at least it'll be on my car that actually runs... LOL!
Luv ya man.
Who's tail lights will you see come spring?
Originally posted by todras:
Who's tail lights will you see come spring?
Not yours, because I have something lined up over winter... hehe. Psss...
We'll see.
Sorry to jack.
Jack away all you want, I don't have to mop up the mess you leave in the peep show booth.. er.. wait...
YES! Anyone who wants to pay the shipping cost ahead of time, go ahead. PM me and I'll let you know the deally-yo.
I can take cashier's check or money order in the mail or PayPal. PM for details. It may take me 24 hours to get back to you.
And once more, we'd like to THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU everyone for PUTTING UP with the wait and not giving us TOO much crap over this. You have no idea the amount of relief DEVIOUSDEV and I felt the minute we saw the hood on Speed Demon's car. We felt like OJ when judge Ito read the Not Guilty verdict. Except, uh, we didn't stab anyone to death in a murderous rampage and we don't own a white bronco.
Okay, maybe not like OJ, but you know what we mean
I can actually sleep at night and once the last hood ships I will drink a 12 pack in the group buy's honor. Over 17,000 reads, a little over a year and a half, and you know what...
I don't even know what it's going to be like living a day where I don't A) think about the GB, B) Get asked about the hoods or C) Have to log into CEG specifically to check the thread and my PMs. Honestly, I have a bookmark that both logs me into CEG and sends me right to the last page of the thread cuz its useless for me to go anywhere else for the past 19 months.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't you guys talking about some type of perk instead of hood pins? I was starting to think we were actually getting free shipping.
what, do you want them to go broke??
all i want is my hood.
They said they were going to do something more than just hood pins, excuse me for pointing that out.
Swazo, they did what they could on the priceing...there losing money right now because they gave everyone shipping at the cost of $100 for business and $130 for residential.Now that its droped to a 75.00$ flat rate, there in the hole for shipping.
Feel free to PM them for Info or to see if they can do anyhting else...but lets try and keep this clean and not start any arguments on the boards. Not nessicary so close to the end of this.
Lupe
Yes, we are doing as much as we can for you. The hood pins are a $29.99 value and you guys are going to want them on the car to keep the hood secured, I'm getting them to you guys for free (Our cost is probably around $14 out of my pocket). In addition, I'm personally paying the difference in shipping cost to keep your rate a flat $75 instead of paying $135 to ship to your door.
This is coming out of my pocket directly- believe me when I say the profit margin on the hood is negligible, they cost almost as much as we're offering them to you guys on group buy. The group buy was just to get them made, we're expecting normal retail sales to make up for the difference in the future.
On top of that, I'm going to have 4 or 5 of my own hoods sitting in my apartment for the next month or two (after I get them), and I don't even own a 'Tour.
NorCal,
I just sent you the $75 for shipping, thanks man and I hope to get my hood soon. It's gonna be killer with the kaotic kit.
SAAAWEEEEET!!!!!!!
That's awsome, and all I was asking about
Thanks
I forgot to mention but as an FYI: The staff of the company are at SEMA right now and thus I won't be able to get anything additional shipped until they return. There's one hood waiting to go out and a couple more on the way. And yes, we all hate this onesie-twosie crap.
Originally posted by Speed Demons:
this bonnet has any1 got it on a blach car ????? if so have you got any pics please
I will as soon as my hood gets here
I sent my money yesterday NORCAL.....I am waiting BABY!!!!!
Pics look sweet yooooooooooooooooo
pic recquest any1 else got a black car with cf hood on as i need to make up my mind and see what they look like on a black car
Norcal,
Where am I at on the list? I need to get an idea of when I'm gonna get the hood so I can plan my kaotic/paintjob/hood with my buddy's paint experts ...
Norcal,
the money for shipping will be going out on Monday. Just FYI
Mike
Have anymore hoods been received or shipped recently?
Jared
Yeah, just got more today.
I'm waiting to hear back from the mfgr's office on one concern and then I'll get them prepped and shipped out to those who have paid.
What email account do I send the $75 PayPal payment to? Just want to make sure.
Originally posted by xchang:
What email account do I send the $75 PayPal payment to? Just want to make sure.
todras@yahoo.com
Oooooo... silly todras almost got me. LOL!
Can you post a complete list, its been so long I have no idea where I stand. thx
so that means my is on its way ......soon!
where am I at?
When do I send a payment for shipping?
AHHHHH!
What about those of us that are next in line, have those hoods shipped yet? I have so much coming through UPS, Fed Ex and even the USPS......I just need to know when to start expecting it (ghetto neighbors might walk off with it, no joke
)
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Yeah, just got more today. I'm waiting to hear back from the mfgr's office on one concern and then I'll get them prepped and shipped out to those who have paid.
Just wondering if you got my payment homie!?!?! THANKS
i wanna seeeeeeeee...
wow 100 pages
Ok, how much is this price for group buy, and credit cards accepted?
how much total with shipping to Phoenix AZ
ive been reading through pages and pages..someone hit me up
thanks
Originally posted by criticalmass12:
Ok, how much is this price for group buy, and credit cards accepted?
how much total with shipping to Phoenix AZ
ive been reading through pages and pages..someone hit me up
thanks
Gb price went up now that the hoods have been shipped. I have one more spot in the GB I'm trying to get rid of. If you are serious about it you can buy my last spot. PM me for more info.
Originally posted by criticalmass12:
Ok, how much is this price for group buy, and credit cards accepted?
how much total with shipping to Phoenix AZ
ive been reading through pages and pages..someone hit me up
thanks
Gb is closed unless someone is trying to sell there spot....right now shipped price (check with NorcalCoug) is 660.00$$$
this GB has been closed for over a year...little late..lol
Lupe
Still need confirmed email addy to send payment to via PayPal.
and a list, need to know where I am and WHEN to send payment, shipping payment that is. . .
Originally posted by ssmumich00:
and a list, need to know where I am and WHEN to send payment, shipping payment that is. . .
SO!
We've got good news, and bad news.
The good news is that we have 8 hoods that have arrived and are now in the warehouse in Hayward. (I believe it's 8
)
The bad news is, they all have a minor fitment issue that we noticed when putting the hood on Speed Demons car, that we have been trying to verify with the manufacturer for the past week and a half.
This is the detail of the fitment issue.
The passenger side hood mount has the bolt holes off center. One of them is correct, the other is not. There is a simple fix for this that requires all of a marker and a drill with a large drill bit. To fix, you need to mark off on the hood HINGE (not the hood itself) where the misplaced hole is, and drill through the hinge in an oval shape (to allow you to have room to move the bolt for play) where the mark was made.
So everyone waiting for hoods has two choices. They can take the hoods as is with the fitment issue (the next 12 hoods will be corrected) and accept in exchange $100 discount on shipping (If you are sending to your home you pay a whopping $35 bucks) or you can wait for the corrected hood and pay the discounted $75 shipping rate.
I know it's the holidays, so I'll give everyone until next friday to decide on what they are going to do. Once that date arrives, I will begin shipping out hoods in accordance to what has already happened. If you have already paid shipping and want the incorrect hood, then I will refund you the difference upon shipment. If you have not paid then you will accept this hood as is.
Please PM me with your answers.
For those who are new to the group buy and wish to order a hood (on backorder for about a month) please visit this link:
Velocity Hood webpage
Oh yeah, psst. Great as a holiday gift for you SVTouGarYstique lovers,
CF IMRC Cover
Again, we apologize for all of the drama concerning this GB, I'm just about to call off Christmas, shoot Santa when he arrives and eat the Reindeer for dinner out of frustration thanks to this new (but minor!) irritation with these hoods.
OK, I will wait then for the correct fitment. My car is in storage, so I don't need to have it right at the moment... as longs as it is before next summer. LOL!
I'll wait on the New Hoods waiting list.
So does that mean I'm first in line?
I'll take one of the "need to be drilled" hoods. Just make sure you give us directions on how to fix and I'll be happy to take one off your hands.
Jared
SVTweeter
Originally posted by xchang:
OK, I will wait then for the correct fitment. My car is in storage, so I don't need to have it right at the moment... as longs as it is before next summer. LOL!
I'll wait on the New Hoods waiting list. So does that mean I'm first in line?
I'll wait, I'm not gonna deal with drilling, etc.
I don't care if I have to enlarge an existing bolt hole on the hood hinge, that's cake. I have noticed the newest pics of the hood (while the hood was shut) and that is perfectly fine with me.
Ship away
Damn $35 shipped
schweet I just mind as well actually buy the damn thing. For that price I'll take one too. [censored] I'll take it even if I have to drill out all 4 holes..let alone one. Let me know when you need shipping money Norcal.
On a side note I finally put my IMRC cover on and it fit PERFECTLY!!!!!!!! and yes it looks oh so sweet.
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Damn $35 shipped schweet I just mind as well actually buy the damn thing. For that price I'll take one too. [censored] I'll take it even if I have to drill out all 4 holes..let alone one. Let me know when you need shipping money Norcal.
On a side note I finally put my IMRC cover on and it fit PERFECTLY!!!!!!!! and yes it looks oh so sweet.
I'm really glad you're happy with our IMRC cover. Did you get a chance to compare it with some of the competitors products out there to see the quality difference?
You can send shipping money anytime before next friday- any shipping money not received by friday means your hood does not ship next friday with the rest of them!
Post some pics of your IMRC cover dude.
I have not gotten the chance to see the other competitions products, but I will say this when the bolts holes lined up perfectly and it was so silky smooth I was impressed.
Originally posted by KnuKonceptz:
Originally posted by ssmumich00:
and a list, need to know where I am and WHEN to send payment, shipping payment that is. . .
I'll take one thats ready now, where do I stand on the list..............................
We have enough hoods to cover everybody who wants to take one of the hoods that have the misaligned bolt hole on the passenger side. Your placement on the list won't matter as the ones that have contacted me will be sent out on friday.
Thanks! If you need info on where to mail or paypal payment for the residential shipping charge ($35) please PM me and I will try to get back to you ASAP, it's a bit busy for me during this holiday season.
Are the hoods still going out tomorrow?
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
We have enough hoods to cover everybody who wants to take one of the hoods that have the misaligned bolt hole on the passenger side. Your placement on the list won't matter as the ones that have contacted me will be sent out on friday.
Thanks! If you need info on where to mail or paypal payment for the residential shipping charge ($35) please PM me and I will try to get back to you ASAP, it's a bit busy for me during this holiday season.
YES!!! MY HOOD IS GOING OUT TODAY!!!
My car thanks you Norcal!
Norcal and Dev,
I paid the full $75 for shipping but want you both to keep the difference as a token of appreciation and have a few drinks on me
Thank you both,
Daymon
I am hoping that mine is out too!!!!
Yea me too... i don't give a crap! Just send that bad motha to my house!!! keep the shipping dollars! But send those pins for me!!!!
Thanks everyone for the support- we appreciate all you guys who stuck with us, gave us a little crap but smiled in the end.
Unfortunately for me (and all of us apparently) my employer decided this week to change my work schedule from monday-thursday 11pm-9am to Friday-sunday 8am-8pm, which means I was unable to fax shipping orders to the vendor on friday (No fax machine at work). I am going over there monday morning as soon as I get up to personally hand over shipping payment and shipping orders to them to get them sent out. It won't really result in any delay as they probably don't get picked up by their freight until monday afternoon or tuesday afternoon anyway.
I know, I know, it's another damn delay, and yes it irritates the living *hit out of me.
OK ...
Shipping out 2day ... Yoo Hoo!
OK here is a list of the order status as it stands, (PAID) means shipping has been paid for by buyer:
Shipping Order sent to MFG
E. Geraghty (PAID)
D. Gililland (PAID)
C. Krebs (PAID)
J. Mullenberg (DialupUSA) (PAID)
G. Abrusci (PAID)
Certified Auto Electric (PAID)
Shipping info Incomplete- need phone number
S. Clone (PAID)
Need shipping payment for res. shipping
T. Zangerle
No Reply yet, no PM received
69Boss302
303GreenDestiny
"Will Wait" list
SVTPete
xchang
ssmumich
I'll put up a website with pictures (if possible) on what modifications need to be done to the hoods in order to get them to fit properly. I'll post the URL once it's up, it'll be before anyone gets a hood
NorCal, I PM'd you my phone number(s), so you should have complete shipping info now. Any chance you could let me know if mine has shipped? I'm gettin kinda antsy
Norcal,
Can we get confirmation that the hoods have shipped?
J
WHoooooo HOooooo!~!~!~! CAn't wait! Merry X-mas to me!
NorCal, any word on whose have shipped??
I got word from the trucking company that my hood will be at my house before noon tomorrow
Is this still open? Can i still get in on this?
Originally posted by imnotacop420:
Is this still open? Can i still get in on this?
No it is not open...you mist the cut off date by over a year.
And im not being sarcastic.
Current price you have to PM NorCalCoug to get (i think its 660.00$).
But the GB price is no longer available.
Lupe
Originally posted by Swazo:
I got word from the trucking company that my hood will be at my house before noon tomorrow
So did they call you, email or what? You're in Utah so if everyones shipped about the same time then it would be a few more days for me at best since I'm in the upper part of lower Michigan...hmm, ok.
They called and let me know it'll be here between 9 to 11am
I have the day off anyway, so I'll be mod'ing my hood hinge and installing right away.
Yes, I am taking pics
YOUR NOT GETTING IT CLEAR COATED FIRST.
No, but my car will be sitting in my garage until it's ready for it to be clear coated.
OK....Reason why I was asking was because I saw my friends CF Hood and he didnt get it clear coated and it faded terribly
OK Swazo.....did it come? Wheres the pics?
I'm antsy ova here!
The trucking company had to bring it today due to a driver not coming in yesterday. I have it in hand, but had to take an early lunch to get it. I'll post pics later, after work
Got a call today confirming delivery for tomorrow....shibby!
OK, here is the deal so far.....
The passenger side is the side that has the misaligned hole, but it's only the front hole. The rear is fine, and you can take the piece of wood it's bolted to when it comes and use it as template to mark it for drilling the hole into the hood hinge so it fits.
I have installed/uninstalled the hood a couple of times so far, having to take it back off to redrill the round holes into oval holes to allow the hood to be adjusted forward more. The hood sits back too far. I had to walk away from it for a bit, it was pissing me off
I think the holes need to be opened up about 3/16 - 1/4 of an inch to get the right spacing. My passenger fender is also going to need to come in towards the hood about an 1/8th inch.
Is the cowl area supposed to be so curved? Compared to the wiper cover, you can tell it's got more curvature to it and will allow more under hood clearance as I can place my hand inbetween the cowl seal/weatherstripping and the hood when closed. This may change once it's in place, but I doubt by much.
All and all, it looks great and seems like it will great once everything is where it needs to be
GOT MY HOOD ... WHOO HOO!!!
Norcal,
Can we get the pics you said you'd have of what to drill, etc?
I understand the passanger side hole mounts and just need to know some specific instructions (3/16 or 1/4 for example and which hole and what direction so I don't screw this up when installing.
Jared
Can one of you guys that got your post some pics of it installed from a bit of a distance, so you can see the overall look? I haven't heard squat on my hood since NorCal posted the shipping info stuff, I need something to tie me over!
got the hood...haven't opened the box yet but i'm sure it's fine.
Are the hood pins in there or is that coming another time?
Thanks a million guys!
Hey folks, sorry for the delay. I honestly wasn't expecting the hoods to start arriving until this week. I've had some scheduling conflicts due to my work schedule being changed, and I was out of town this weekend.
Swazo's directions are correct. Basically to ensure fitment, you need to measure the distance from the center of the rear bolt hole on the hood to the front bolt hole on the hood, then take the same measurement on the hinge. Mark the "new" center of the hole on the hinge and drill an oval shaped hole slightly larger than the mounting bolt. It's best to make it about 1/16" in diameter smaller than the head of the bolt, and to make sure that it's oval shaped so you can adjust and move it slightly.
Fitment will be tight because of the thickness of the hood, this is both a good and bad thing. Adjusting it slightly will get it to fit properly, and it should overlap the plastic windshield wiper cover thing slightly on the corners.
Speed Demons can post more detailed info on fitment. I want to get some pictures (more detailed) of the mounting holes he used, but my schedule conflicts vastly with his at the moment.
On clearcoat:
According to our MFG, they use a UV resistant resin, so the clearcoat is really only necessary to protect against acid rain and other environmental contaminants. They should not fade from the sunlight itself.
Has anyone else recieved their hood yet? By my count 3 of the 8 have. I'm just getting pretty anxious to get my hands on this, hopefully it will inspire me to fix the paint damage on my car.
I have./......Looks very good. I thought that we were gonna get a quick how to with the hood though.
unbolt old hood
fix misaligned bolt hole (drill the car, not the hood!)
bolt on new hood
- I got your back norcal!
Does anyone know if there is any special instructions for clearcoating the hood. ( ie scuffing, sanding or type of clear coat)
I was asked by the body shop to check because different manufacturs recommend different processes.
I still haven't heard anything about my hood. NorCal, any way you could check with the shipping company or somehting and let me know the status???
Sorry, I guess my autologin expired and I didn't even notice since I don't really visit anything but this thread and my PMs when the PM indicator is blinking.
Updated info:
NorMich99se- I'll call the MFGR on monday to get you straightened out if you haven't received yours yet.
All others-
For clearcoating, the hood should be prepped as any other painted surface. The shop should treat the hood as if it is painted, from what I have been told. This means that the hood should be lightly wetsanded (and buffed?) to ensure consistent surface to bond the clearcoat, and then sprayed.
Basically, the same step they'd treat the paint with before adding clearcoat is the same step they should treat the hood with before adding clearcoat.
If you need more specific directions, please call Wayson USA's technical support line- 888-215-9375
If that's the case, then wetsand it with 400 grit and then 600 grit and it's ready to spray with clear. All basic prep (wash, wax/grease remover, ect) must be done before hand of course.
Hey Guys, well i recevied my hood about a week (i believe) before Christmas! And well.... here's my 2 cents about the whole thing...
Lets start with the good.~~~ The hood is amazing. I looks beautiful. All my corners are smooth, the opening is straight, the latch is sturdy, the carbon fiber looks mint!
Now the bad~~~ Are you
F@#$ING kidding me>??!?!??! I waiting for 2 years for THIS! It doesn't even have the right holes drilled. I mean i couldn't put this on my car even if i wanted to. Who makes a product... that doesn't FIT was its supposed to?!?!? Trial and error hole drilling??? No, wait... i'll spend another 300$ to get it clear coated and have a company drill holes and put it on for me! WTF! I'm so disappointed. This is the 3rd CF hood i've recieved. Don't get me wrong, it looks the BEST out of any hood i've EVER got, but what joke on the fittment! Also.... were are my hood pins i was promised after my 2 year wait???
No trying to be a jerk... because i've been quiet for this whole fourm. Keeping my cool and waiting patiently. But honestly guys....
You were given an option to wait for the perfect fitment. Now that you didn't make the choice to wait, you complain for fitment when that was told to you before they shipped it to you. Gimme a break. You made your choice, you knew what you were getting, now sit down and shut up...
GOD that torques me. I would understand your point if we weren't given a choice. But NorCal gave us a choice whether we save more on shipping and drill our own hole OR choose to wait for the correct ones. I choose to wait, but I guess you didn't.
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Now the bad~~~ Are you F@#$ING kidding me>??!?!??! I waiting for 2 years for THIS! It doesn't even have the right holes drilled. I mean i couldn't put this on my car even if i wanted to. Who makes a product... that doesn't FIT was its supposed to?!?!? Trial and error hole drilling??? No, wait... i'll spend another 300$ to get it clear coated and have a company drill holes and put it on for me! WTF! I'm so disappointed.
No trying to be a jerk... because i've been quiet for this whole fourm. Keeping my cool and waiting patiently. But honestly guys....
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
We have enough hoods to cover everybody who wants to take one of the hoods that have the misaligned bolt hole on the passenger side. Your placement on the list won't matter as the ones that have contacted me will be sent out on friday.
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Yea me too... i don't give a crap! Just send that bad motha to my house!!! keep the shipping dollars! But send those pins for me!!!!
Are you kidding?
I wanted mine so I can finally start something I planned on 3 years ago. I justed wanted the whole deal over and done with, I can fix holes, you got to get it cleared anyway, I am sure a shop will take care of the alignment if you pay them for the clear.
NorCal, thanks for checking into this with the shipper for me, I appreciate it. Let me know if there is something more you need me to do.
Originally posted by SVTnKC:
Hey Guys, well i recevied my hood about a week (i believe) before Christmas! And well.... here's my 2 cents about the whole thing...
Lets start with the good.~~~ The hood is amazing. I looks beautiful. All my corners are smooth, the opening is straight, the latch is sturdy, the carbon fiber looks mint!
Now the bad~~~ Are you F@#$ING kidding me>??!?!??! I waiting for 2 years for THIS! It doesn't even have the right holes drilled. I mean i couldn't put this on my car even if i wanted to. Who makes a product... that doesn't FIT was its supposed to?!?!? Trial and error hole drilling??? No, wait... i'll spend another 300$ to get it clear coated and have a company drill holes and put it on for me! WTF! I'm so disappointed. This is the 3rd CF hood i've recieved. Don't get me wrong, it looks the BEST out of any hood i've EVER got, but what joke on the fittment! Also.... were are my hood pins i was promised after my 2 year wait???
No trying to be a jerk... because i've been quiet for this whole fourm. Keeping my cool and waiting patiently. But honestly guys....
You were notifed BEFORE shipping that it was not aligned....someone even posted YOUR post when you said OK!!
Quit your wining and get over it...it's your own damn fault you did not wait for the correct hoods!!
Lupe
Norcal you get my shipping payment? sorry about being soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo late on it
thats for me
I'll PM you my new email addy also
Not trying to be a pest, but it's been a couple weeks since the last update, any word NorCal? I'd really, really like to get my hood. Even my extreme patience is begining to wear a little thin.
yeah I was hoping just for a confirmation on the money I sent
My problem with the hood is that I have a F'ing chip on the driver side corner near the windshield. Not enough to send it back and wait another 2 years for it though!
Yeah, I chipped the same f'ing corner as you. The room for error on front to back fittment is tiny. Nothing too hairy that I can't fix..... though it's the hood's only flaw until it's done
I'm holding off from taking any pics until final adjusting the hood latch and bump stops ....... once I drop my new engine/trans and the front bumper cover/headlights/grill are removed.
Whats up with the hood pins?!?!?!?!
Hope to hear soon as SZ2005 is creeping up! What is the status on the corrected hoods NorCal?!
What is the status of the Gb period
Hood pins- coming soon to a Velocity hood near you.
Corrected hoods- I believe one may have arrived. I want to test it for fitment first because I don't want to ship any 'bad' hoods out to you guys. I'll have to borrow a car to do that, won't take more than a week to get it verified.
Overall- Thinkmoto, you will be taken care of as of tuesday morning.
Do me a favor and let me know via email (theotherwhitemike at mac dawt com) what is going on with the hoods you sold to other people, etc...
Hope that wraps things up for now. Damn autologin
Norcal just wanted to let you know that I had my hood put on my car while other work was being done to it and not just 1 hinge was bad they both were. Also the gaps on either side of my hood are way more than I was expecting but overall I am pleased with the hood......just wish it didnt take 2 yrs
Well, I finally got a call from the trucking company today, looks like I'll get my hood tomorrow. WoooHooo!
Ok i have a quick question here is there any way i could still get a hood i have a 98 csvt . please let me know
Originally posted by SvtEdwardo420:
Ok i have a quick question here is there any way i could still get a hood i have a 98 csvt . please let me know
CF Hood website
Search the whole post all the info is there.
SVTEdwardo420 Im looking to sell my spot in this group buy, if your interested shoot me a PM or an e-mail
Nicky_d_12@msn.com thanks.
NorCal,
I've sent you a pm, however, I think you'll see this first. I'll be away until pretty much the end of the month so I'll try to get back to you then. Thanks,
Mike
Norcal and word on my hood?
Yes any word... Spring in coming and looking forward for it!
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHATS UP WITH THE HOOD PINS.
Okay, sorry for not updating recently, it's been pretty crazy. Poor Cougar's tranny died finally, so I've been trying to work out that situation.
Currently I'm schlepping my kieschter around in a 00 Mustang V6 MTX. Ahahaha... oh.. christ.. it's sad.
Anyway.
ThinkMoto- Not sure why I haven't heard back, I'll get in touch with them on monday (when I'm off of work) and will get it straightened out. It's funny that I'm so used to getting irritated by them that it doesn't anger me anymore. Just that quiet, vengeance type anger.
Everyone else, I'll be getting a Contour on loan for one day this coming week to test fit, then I can start shipping out a few of the "fixed" hoods we have coming.
Also, anyone who sent money or is buying out someone's spot, please have the ORIGINAL buyer PM me as well as yourself.
Cool thanks for the reply.
What is up with the hood pins?
I'm still wondering what's going on with the fixed hoods, let alone the hood pins.
I'm still trying to get my blemished hood!!!
This is getting rather irrating now.
Try emailing him if you haven't. That's what I finally did and it works much better. I don't think NorCal looks on here as much anymore. I think he told me his sales at initial velocity email addy goes straight to his pager.
Originally posted by NorMich99SE:
Try emailing him if you haven't. That's what I finally did and it works much better. I don't think NorCal looks on here as much anymore. I think he told me his sales at initial velocity email addy goes straight to his pager.
he has also mentioned it countless times in this thread.
Originally posted by frenchblueC2:
Originally posted by NorMich99SE:
Try emailing him if you haven't. That's what I finally did and it works much better. I don't think NorCal looks on here as much anymore. I think he told me his sales at initial velocity email addy goes straight to his pager.
he has also mentioned it countless times in this thread.
I talk to Mike on NECO. Its easier doing it that way for me.
Everything has been straightened out...misunderstanding on my part. Oh well my bad
Finally phone confirmation!! The hood will be here tomorrow!!!!
Wow, that was quite the wait
I didn't pay shipping till a few months ago...Norcal straightened it all out with his salami stick as he put it
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I got the hood this afternoon
Good god that thing is sexy
Wait, so the fixed hoods are out now, or did you just get a non-fixed hood?? SZ is getting close and I'm getting anxious.
I got a blemished hood. I guess if you had a show car I'd run the non blemished hood. I drilled a new mount hole in the latch and bolted it up. It took awhile to get the hood to latch. The Hood is thick and rigid!!! It doesn't flex anymore then the stock steel hood and its hella light.
i don't have time to go thru all the post....so can anyone tell me what the price is on a fiberglass hood?
Originally posted by pole120:
i don't have time to go thru all the post....so can anyone tell me what the price is on a fiberglass hood?
Fiberglass hoodie
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Originally posted by pole120:
i don't have time to go thru all the post....so can anyone tell me what the price is on a fiberglass hood?
Fiberglass hoodie
$455.00 Shipped to my house!! NICE!! Will this price stay, or will it be jacked up in a few months?
Mark
Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
Originally posted by pole120:
i don't have time to go thru all the post....so can anyone tell me what the price is on a fiberglass hood?
Fiberglass hoodie
$455.00 Shipped to my house!! NICE!! Will this price stay, or will it be jacked up in a few months?
Mark
that price should stay there now that the GB is over.
Hasn't anybody heard anything on the fixed hoods yet?
Any new news? Anyone talk with NorCal yet about this and would like to enlighten us?
I had a chance to snap a few under construction pics today. Decent pics of the hood
Enjoy
Hoods looks great on Swazo's can't wait to get my hood. That is if I ever get a response from Norcal about the fixed hood.
Does anyone know the approximate(or even exact if you know) weight difference between the Carbon Fiber hood, and the Fiberglass hood? I'd like to paint the hood to match the car, regardless of the material, and would like to know the weight difference of the two.
Thanks!
Mark
Any comments from the peanut gallery??
I once met a girl from Nantucket...
How many people are still waiting for a hood?
Me... Was hoping to get it before SZ.
I have been trying to get a hold of Norcal for a while now with no luck. Has anybody had any sort of update on these?
Has anyone tried him on NECO? Thats the only way I could get ahold of him EVER!!!! Hound him like a horny mutt looking for a leg to hump and he'll get [censored] done.
I tried sending out my check for S&H and it came back to me. It said "moved, left no forwarding address."
Last time I talk to them I offered to send them my shipping payment and they said not yet. That was a long time ago. It just would be nice to have a update on the people that are still waiting ever so patiently (well as patiently as someone can). How many people have a got there hood? I have maybe heard of 2 people, but there has to be more than half a dozen people who are either waiting or have this thing. Why aren't more people talking about this?
I think they are getting plane tickets to fly out to Cali and kick Norcal in the nutz....I know I thought about doing it more then once
They were pretty good about keeping us posted and then they just vanished. POOF! Like my money! But at least you got a hood THINKMOTO! Must be nice.
yeah its a defective one
fugger lines up great...for the discount they gave on shipping I can deal with one hole being off.
I apologize profusely for the delay in responding. As I posted previously, I prefer that email is used as the best method of getting a hold of me as I do not have any hard updates to give.
At last verification with the mfgr, they had to have the factory retool their mold as they had NOT fixed the hole alignment issue for the hinge mounting.
This is obviously an issue. The hoods that had arrived (3, I believe. I left a voicemail and i'm waiting for a call back) had the incorrectly mounted hinges. That was several weeks ago. They have not notified me that the mounting holes have been fixed yet. This is an irritation to me of course, but there is little I can do other than fly to China and beat up the factory workers.
Also, there seems to be an issue with our PO Box which I will handle today. Apparently the post office decided to stop auto-charging us like they have been for the past two years. Such nice guys.
My email contact is
mike@initialvelocity.com and I WILL reply to all emails within 72 hours of receipt.
As long as there is confirmation that the hoods are still in production, then I am happy. I could of swore I emailed intial velocity and I did not get a response.
im very interested in ordering one when things finally stabilize. i like this hood much better than the cowl hood.
im curious as to why they didnt just have one of the bazillion cf shops in so cal make the hoods. its not like these are much cheaper (cost wise).
my friend is having a cowl hood custom-made for the 3rd gen shos. if that shop does a really good job, im going to talk to them about doing an evo style hood for us. the one with the vents on top and the ram air scoops. dual functionality baby!
You da man Steve!! Make it happen!!
Mark
Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
Does anyone know the approximate(or even exact if you know) weight difference between the Carbon Fiber hood, and the Fiberglass hood? I'd like to paint the hood to match the car, regardless of the material, and would like to know the weight difference of the two.
Thanks!
Mark
Mark don't ruin your beautiful car with that hiddeous hood. Get a good ol' fashioned carbon fiber hood. If you get one of these I will laugh at you, for the rest of your life. There's a CEG'er here with that hood, no offense to them, but it looks like poo IMO.
Originally posted by CLASSVT:
Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
Does anyone know the approximate(or even exact if you know) weight difference between the Carbon Fiber hood, and the Fiberglass hood? I'd like to paint the hood to match the car, regardless of the material, and would like to know the weight difference of the two.
Thanks!
Mark
Mark don't ruin your beautiful car with that hiddeous hood. Get a good ol' fashioned carbon fiber hood. If you get one of these I will laugh at you, for the rest of your life. There's a CEG'er here with that hood, no offense to them, but it looks like poo IMO.
You had to rain on my parade didn't you! I wasn't sure either, but was hoping to see one in person before making a decision. I trust your taste though Ryan, as I've aesthetically agreed on all of your decision with your mods.
Mark
Hey Mark, you'll be able to see this hood in person on my car this weekend. I'll be there Friday afternoon at dynotech for the rally....
Awesome! Thanks Shawn! I remembered you had the hood, and saw a couple of pictures of it. I like the looks of it from the front of the car, but the vent opening looks pretty big. Can't wait to get a final opinion in person, this weekend!
Mark
You'll love the hood. I finally got my car out of the garage and into the sun. It looks great
There is a post in pics/vids about carbon fiber hoods, and a guy posted a pic of this fiberglass one you're talking about. I just don't like it. But don't let me rain on your parade if you sincerely like it... I just hope you don't.
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
I have the CF hood...
I was actually responding more towards mark (Y2KSVT). But good for you! You wanna' sell it to me?
Originally posted by CLASSVT:
Originally posted by Thinkmoto:
I have the CF hood...
I was actually responding more towards mark (Y2KSVT). But good for you! You wanna' sell it to me?
My bad
Need update plz... Seen it in person and I'm gonna bananas waiting for it.
WTF is up with the hood pins? And how can i get in contact with norcal...his email apparently is not the best way.
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
I apologize profusely for the delay in responding. As I posted previously, I prefer that email is used as the best method of getting a hold of me as I do not have any hard updates to give.
At last verification with the mfgr, they had to have the factory retool their mold as they had NOT fixed the hole alignment issue for the hinge mounting.
This is obviously an issue. The hoods that had arrived (3, I believe. I left a voicemail and i'm waiting for a call back) had the incorrectly mounted hinges. That was several weeks ago. They have not notified me that the mounting holes have been fixed yet. This is an irritation to me of course, but there is little I can do other than fly to China and beat up the factory workers.
Also, there seems to be an issue with our PO Box which I will handle today. Apparently the post office decided to stop auto-charging us like they have been for the past two years. Such nice guys.
My email contact is mike@initialvelocity.com and I WILL reply to all emails within 72 hours of receipt.
Alright, seen the hood... Now I must have it NOW!
Updates please... I'll start pestering you over at NECO too... LOL!
Seriously whats going on with the hoods this has been the longest gb ever........ all i want is a hood.
I want one too, how much? When did this GB start and who's in charge here?
over 2 years now Norocal is , but dont even try to get one becuase theres alot of guys ahead who havent even got theres and the way that things are going it dosent look like well have it for a little while yet.
WTF's the holdup? They have the mold made. Why can't they just make the hoods that people have obviously been waiting for?
Mark
I finally got ahold of the manufacturer, and after much bugging and harrassment about the holdup, I finally got an explanation from them. The apparent reason that we haven't seen any CF products coming from them recently is that since Carbon Fiber is a petroleum based product, and the "war" is putting a strain on the Oil supply... that Carbon Fiber just isn't being produced as much at the moment
They said that pretty much since the time when the defective hoods came in a few months ago, that they haven't received CF product at all (for
any of their orders)
I have him checking on an ETA for when we'll see something, and I will keep bugging him daily about that until we get some kind of answer
, so hopefully we'll know something more soon
Thanks Dev!! Keep up the good work. That does make sense, but have they ever heard of bulk supply... LOL!
This is really getting crazy i cant belive its taking this long for the hoods...... gosh darn oil prices!
Just as an update before the weekend... He hadn't heard back yet, so I'll be calling again first thing on Monday
Have a happy father's day weekend everybody...
yo, what about the hoodpins we were promised????
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
Just as an update before the weekend... He hadn't heard back yet, so I'll be calling again first thing on Monday
Have a happy father's day weekend everybody...
Hoping to hear good news?!?!
Holy bejezus, this still going on...
Yes it is still going on... and I'm still trying to get answers
I've been calling practically every day since my last post, and trying to get answers for everybody... but its been like pulling teeth to get calls back, and responses to things... come to think of it, pulling teeth might not be such a bad idea
Anyway, if worse comes to worse, I'm driving up that way next week (I'm 400 miles away right now), and will come knocking on their door if I have to
Thanks for the continuous effort. Still waiting patently...well, somewhat.
OK. I know you guys are working hard on this, but we kinda deserve an update every once and a while. I am super tight on cash right now, so having this sit out here for this long has been wearing a little thin. I am either going to have to get my money back on this, or gonna need free shipping since this is starting to wear on me...
I hear you xchang. I dont have a job right now, so money is thin right now for me also.
Okay, so here's the latest update so far.
Talking with an employee there, we were told that Wayson USA is apparently going to be getting out of the Aerostyling business, due to pressures from pricing on carbon fiber and their desire to make other stuff out of Fiberglass instead of aero parts.
This, of course, upset me. But I was okay.
Then he mentioned to us the fact that they may not be able to fulfill their contract with us on completing this order.
This, of course, pissed me the hell off.
I left a message for the president of the company, and I've been waiting for 4 days for a call back. I called once more, but again was forced to leave a message.
So in the meantime, Dev and I are planning on doing the best we can to ensure that everyone is as happy as possible.
For those who have ordered and no longer have a car and want a refund- I have to talk to Wayson USA to get our money back before I can issue a refund, and if I can't get that back in a reasonable amount of time I will pay you out of my pocket.
For those who are waiting on the hoods still, if Wayson can't get us the fixed hoods, then I can offer you the imperfect ones at the price offered to the rest of the GB- no additional cost. I'll pay for shipping.
I am EXTREMELY apologetic to EVERYONE who has been VERY patient with this GB. I am incredibly angry at the fact it has gone this sour when we never had bad relations or experiences with this manufacturer. I thank everyone who has stuck it out, and please feel free to email me (
mike@initialvelocity.com ).
Please note I will be out of town starting monday until the following tuesday due to Cougarfest. If you feel the need to vent your frustration and hear me repeat this apology to you in person, please feel free to call my number 408-509-0729 and leave a message, and I will call you back.
Please try to avoid things like death threats, however, as they do cross a legal barrier. Jokes about my mother are taken in good humor, and jokes about my dad being gay will be shrugged off since.. well, he is. But anyway....
Please understand that we are trying as hard as we can to make sure you are satisfied. Even though this group buy did not end the way we wanted it to, I want to make sure all those who paid get product, so they can enjoy having a limited edition, unique and awesome looking hood.
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Then he mentioned to us the fact that they may not be able to fulfill their contract with us on completing this order.
can you take legal actions here?
Originally posted by ZetecChris:
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Then he mentioned to us the fact that they may not be able to fulfill their contract with us on completing this order.
can you take legal actions here?
Well, I have to go over the contract again, but I'm pretty sure that it's a fairly simple contract for manufacture in that if they can't meet fulfillment of our contract, we can recover the difference within a certain number of days.
As far as damages, seeking litigation may not be very fruitful- there are only a few hoods left to be delivered (Three, I believe, but I have to check my list), and thus the cost of taking them to court would far supercede the amount that could be recovered. I would have to talk to a lawyer friend of mine. She'd take our case for free, but she only passed the bar in Philly and Jersey, not Cali.
having your friend type up a formal letter demanding refunds for people or suit will be filed, will probably be more than enough to get your money back. they know they f*cked up and would lose in court. getting a letter as such from an attorney tells them that you are already prepared to do battle and that would just cost them
more money. they dont know youre friend isnt licensed in CA
or if she has connections to a firm here.
ps before anybody asks or suggests, there are no punitive damages available for a breach of contract (extremely rare). you can basically only recover what has already been paid. there are
other possibilities but they arent exactly realistic nor cost-effective. as much as it sucks and people have waited forever for these damned things, go for the refund!
You know, i'd hate to make a big matter like the rest of the people not getting their hoods seem small, but where are the hoodpins we were PROMISED??? You shouldn't make promises you don't intend to keep. This is complete bull, and especially with the possibility of the rest of the hoods not being delivered...
I'm glad I got my hood in one piece, and only one small mounting issue...but I am very dissatisfied with this whole situation.
Originally posted by TGO:
You know, i'd hate to make a big matter like the rest of the people not getting their hoods seem small, but where are the hoodpins we were PROMISED??? You shouldn't make promises you don't intend to keep. This is complete bull, and especially with the possibility of the rest of the hoods not being delivered...
I'm glad I got my hood in one piece, and only one small mounting issue...but I am very dissatisfied with this whole situation.
Again, I apologize profusely for the situation. The hoodpins were to come from Wayson USA's tuner division (TunerGear), and apparently (and unfortunately!) haven't.
Dev and I are sourcing another supplier to acquire these hoodpins to fulfill the rest of the promise we made to you all. They will come, and I will see to it personally when I return from Cougarfest.
Believe me when I say I understand your frustration and anger. This is the end of a long string of disappointments we've gotten from this supplier, from the hoods first taking so long, then being made with the wrong vent, then being made in fiberglass instead of CF, and then having fitment issues.. while I understand that you have to live with every day of this GB being irritated whenever you're reminded of the fact that you haven't gotten everything you were promised, please realize that we have to live every day knowing that we have a supplier who can't give us what they promised us, and that we are disappointing DOZENS of people. Believe me, not a single day goes by that I don't think about this GB. Not one. Even though I don't log on to these forums, I still keep it in mind, because I can't help it.
I will do my best to fix this as best I can.
Wow this really sucks for the folks who haven't recieved their hoods. Almost makes me nervous to drive with mine for fear of damage. I sincerely hope this works out for everyone in a decent manner.
As a side note, I figured I'd mention that I've had my hood on for a few months now, and driven it at freeway speeds, and up to the 112 limiter with no problems and no hoodpins.
Ah Hem... Any news? Now getting a little impatient.
WE NEED MORE UPDATES. Hoods...Money...are we getting anything back?
What about the hood pins for those who have the defective hoods?
As an example of the kind of issues we're running into and to show we're not alone:
http://www.fastcougar.com/forums/messageview.cfm?catid=11&threadid=127425Quote:
I have had nothing but a runaround for two days on the phone between Wayson USA(whose president Sandi is the rudest person i have ever talked to and thats if you actually get to talk to him cause he is harder to get a hold of than the president)
It's difficult to get a hold of anybody at best, and leaving messages doesn't seem to do much. I think I might be taking a road trip over there on monday or tuesday. I'd do it tomorrow but I work weekends.
Again, we apologize for any delay, trust me, it's more annoying to us than anyone else, though I don't mean that statement to trivialize any of what you're suffering.
These Wayson guys are really ticking me off, if they can't deliver the product, which is what we PAID them for, why can't they just refund us the money. . .this is absolutely retarded, and frustrating, and annoying for those of us who no LONGER EVEN OWN A CONTOUR!!!!
I hope things work out when you visit them guys. . .thanks for helping us in that manner, post with the good news, or really any news, when you get it. . . .
OK, is anyone a lawyer that can set a fire under Wayson USA to get this finished and over with? I want the hood I paid for or I want my money back. I can't wait any longer. I'll even take a non-fixed hood if it comes down to it. I just want something in my hands that I paid for before I sell the car, either money or hood.
You know what's bugging me more than anything right now is that there avertising our hood on there website right now. What the heck is that all about?
Originally posted by 303GreenDestiny:
You know what's bugging me more than anything right now is that there avertising our hood on there website right now. What the heck is that all about?
Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I moved it from available status to unavailable. The quantity amount listed in our catalog was 0 but for some reason it was showing up as "available" on the website. I dunno why. The only one that should show as available is the fiberglass hood.
I'm still waiting to hear from them. I'm going to call again sometime today but I expect only to be able to leave a message. I'll arrange a visit with DEVIOUSDEV and myself early in the beginning of the week if I don't get a call back.
This crap really puts me in a violent mood, and I'm really not a violent person. Or an angry person, for that matter! I guess everyone can change.
Originally posted by xchang:
OK, is anyone a lawyer that can set a fire under Wayson USA to get this finished and over with? I want the hood I paid for or I want my money back. I can't wait any longer. I'll even take a non-fixed hood if it comes down to it. I just want something in my hands that I paid for before I sell the car, either money or hood.
Are you really selling the car? Damn chang, well anywho...PM some cliff's notes of the situation and I will talk to my dad.
BTW he is an attorney.
Well, if my finacials get better, I won't be, but I am looking at that possibility. Nothing firm, but if someone makes a good offer, who knows.
Large corps should not be able to get away with this crap.
A) Makes me never want to buy their products
and
B) Makes me angry that they had my money (among many others) and sat on their thumbs blaming the Asians and then now blaming CF prices. It doens't matter if the cost goes up for them, they still have to make these hoods that were promised.
By far, I am no where upset with NorCal or Dev, just at Wayson USA.
hmmm, how many people are still waiting on hoods? I SOLD MY CONTOUR, and am still waiting on a refund.
Let's get some hard numbers here, I know some attorney's that could use some pro bono hours and could help us out, possibly, if we can start to list WHO gave money and are still waiting:
I'll start,
1. Suneil Malhotra, sn=ssmumich00, paid in FULL.
uhho....here it goes
Originally posted by ssmumich00:
hmmm, how many people are still waiting on hoods? I SOLD MY CONTOUR, and am still waiting on a refund.
Let's get some hard numbers here, I know some attorney's that could use some pro bono hours and could help us out, possibly, if we can start to list WHO gave money and are still waiting:
I'll start,
1. Suneil Malhotra, sn=ssmumich00, paid in FULL.
ask admins for a stick in either this forum or general so it stays at top if youre going to go through with this which you all should
1. Suneil Malhotra, sn=ssmumich00, paid in FULL.
2. Nick Houston, paid in full but I haven't payed for shipping.
1. Suneil Malhotra, sn=ssmumich00, paid in FULL.
2. Nick Houston, paid in full but I haven't payed for shipping.
3. Mike Allen - Paid in full for hood. Check for shipping returned by USPS.
1. Suneil Malhotra, sn=ssmumich00, paid in FULL.
2. Nick Houston, paid in full but I haven't payed for shipping.
3. Mike Allen - Paid in full for hood. Check for shipping returned by USPS.
4. Steve Chang - Paid in Full for hood, no shipping
1. Suneil Malhotra, sn=ssmumich00, paid in FULL.
2. Nick Houston, paid in full but I haven't payed for shipping.
3. Mike Allen - Paid in full for hood. Check for shipping returned by USPS.
4. Steve Chang - Paid in Full for hood, no shipping
5. Matt Espeseth (303GreenDestiny) - Paid in Full for hood, no shipping
that's it, only 5 people? I thought there were more. . .Norcal, any updates on this?? I can email as well if y'all aren't checking on here that much. . .hmm, maybe I should email anyways. . .
yeah, I think there was only a few of us that didn't get a hood at all. Personally, I was waiting for the new, fixed hoods to come in.
Maybe I'll just go with the cowl induction hood. That actually looks nice, IMO.
Mike
I dont want this hood anymore. Its been too long of a wait, and I just want my money back. My car has other problems that this money could be used for right now.
wait, if there are only 5 of us in the end, I think we should be able to get our money back. . .I mean if it was like 20 people, that'd be different, we should be getting our money back. . .this is lame,
I still rather have the hood. I don't like any of the other ones, unless a new one is coming out.
somehow, I just don't see that happening before all of our contours are 20 years old. . .
I just want my money back. I was looking around my car and I found that I have a broken spring. I think those might be more important than a CF hood.
I wuodnl't mnid wiatnig for the hood msylef. Taht mnoey is lnog gnoe but slitl it wuold be ncie to put to a new hood. Bisdes, I've too mnay ohetr tnihgs ginog rghit now aynawy.
right, like learning how to spell?
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
I wuodnl't mnid wiatnig for the hood msylef. Taht mnoey is lnog gnoe but slitl it wuold be ncie to put to a new hood. Bisdes, I've too mnay ohetr tnihgs ginog rghit now aynawy.
Holy crap was that in english.
I WAS SPEAKING ENGLISH! Oh, sorry...
Originally posted by xchang:
I WAS SPEAKING ENGLISH! Oh, sorry...
ahhhh youah vewy funny!!!
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
I wuodnl't mnid wiatnig for the hood msylef. Taht mnoey is lnog gnoe but slitl it wuold be ncie to put to a new hood. Bisdes, I've too mnay ohetr tnihgs ginog rghit now aynawy.
Its just a mind trick, quite easy to read when you think about it
OK, NorCal, Dev, need an update or something from you guys?!?!
I just want my money BACK since I no longer have my CAR and have no need for a hood. . .hello???
you guys really need to start nagging him through email.
Usually I send him a pm link to this thread over on NECO, but it's been down due to a server change.
Originally posted by 303GreenDestiny:
1. Suneil Malhotra, sn=ssmumich00, paid in FULL.
2. Nick Houston, paid in full but I haven't payed for shipping.
3. Mike Allen - Paid in full for hood. Check for shipping returned by USPS.
4. Steve Chang - Paid in Full for hood, no shipping
5. Matt Espeseth (303GreenDestiny) - Paid in Full for hood, no shipping
I'm sorry for my obnoxiously late update... I recently moved, and just finally got my home internet connection working correctly... and on top of that, I was presenting at a conference last week, so I was pretty unavailable. [/excuses]
Anyway, where we are at right now is that I have called every other day to talk to the owner and accountant, but have missed him every time (my schedule during the week sucks, so I end up having to call at odd hours, when he happens to not be there)...
I'm working hard on this for you guys, and I can't express how sorry I am that (1) it has taken this long, and (2) that they are flaking on us...
It sucks for all of us, because remember NorCal and I originally paid for 5 hoods to get the GB through... and then have purchased a few other people's spots along the way... so at this point we are out a grip of $$ too So we DEFINITELY want to get everyone's money back, or some hoods...
I guess what I'd like to know from the 5 of you that are left is whether you want money back, or if you would like to still try and hold out for a hood? We are trying to work everything out to the best of our abilities so that you guys don't have to wait any longer, so we're working on some personal sacrafices on our part...
(last time I got ahold of somebody there, they told me they had 2 or 3 fiberglass hoods left, and 1 or 2 of the defective CF ones, so we potentially could have those sent off very soon for you guys if you wanted one of those right now)
1. Suneil Malhotra - wants $$ back
2. Nick Houston -
3. Mike Allen -
4. Steve Chang -
5. Matt Espeseth (303GreenDestiny) -
If they got the defective CF ones, I'll take it at this point. I'll deal with drilling a hole. As long as the hood is in great shape with no major issues other than the hole drilling, I'll take a defective CF one. I am kinda picky about my CF, and what NorMich had was nearly perfect. That is how I would like mine, so if there is a way you can check on it before they ship it, that would make me a very happy Azn... LOL!
If there are issues with it, or it is easier to get my money back, I want my money back.
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
Originally posted by 303GreenDestiny:
1. Suneil Malhotra - wants $$ back
2. Nick Houston - Wants money back. Have other things that need to be done
3. Mike Allen -
4. Steve Chang -
5. Matt Espeseth (303GreenDestiny) -
I would prefer to have the hood, but if there is 6-12 month wait still, I would rather have the money.
Originally posted by Damn you vile woman!!!:
1. Suneil Malhotra - wants $$ back
2. Nick Houston - Wants money back. Have other things that need to be done
3. Mike Allen - I want to put new heads on my truck, so I'll vote to get money back. No real rush because I don't want to put you in a bind financially.
4. Steve Chang -
5. Matt Espeseth
(I come bearing a gift. I'll give you a hint; It's in my diaper and it's not a toaster.) -
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
1. Suneil Malhotra - wants $$ back
2. Nick Houston - Wants money back. Have other things that need to be done
3. Mike Allen - I want to put new heads on my truck, so I'll vote to get money back. No real rush because I don't want to put you in a bind financially.
4. Steve Chang - Hood or money, whichever comes first.
5. Matt Espeseth
Hood or Money, whichever comes first... I just want something now.
Christ, and here I thought I was going nuts. First NECO was down for a while, then work and (more work) gets busy, then I had issues getting to CEG for a couple of days.
Again, I want to stress to the remaining people that we really are trying our hardest to resolve this situation. I really can't even tell you how many times I was put in a minor financial bind giving somebody a refund and eating ramen and taco bell for the next two weeks because they wanted to have their spot bought out of the GB, but I did it anyway for one reason and one reason only- We really wanted to get a beautiful and unique hood made for the 99+ Contour (And 98.5+ SVT) that flowed well and looked great.
What we originally set out to do was completely perverted by poor supply and manufacturing issues, then ended up with us being somewhat screwed over by equally poor business decisions on behalf of the manufacturer in handling our situation on not just this product, but another product we tried to have made for the Cougar/Contour (IMRC covers).
All of this has left a rather sour taste in our mouths for trying to get new products made, but we're not going to give up so easily. I love these cars and this platform greatly, more than any human being should love a piece of metal and plastic I think, but please be assured that in the future we will take careful steps to ensure that we have a legal advisor examine and re-draw any contracts we sign, query the vendor on their business standing and future plans, make forcible delivery dates, superb quality control, and have a reputable history.
When we asked the question "Say, can you get a hood made for us?" and were told "Sure, minimum 20 for the purchase, get us a hood and we'll fit whatever scoop you want, we can turn it around pretty quick", we took it at face value.
Instead we were all left with YEARS of waiting and suffering. I honestly don't think I'm going to know what it's like to live without thinking about when the hoods are going to be complete, because it has been EVERY day for the past few years. But we keep on trying to get this taken care of because it's our responsibility to you guys.
More answers are coming as soon as we can get them (or beat them
) out of our vendor.
There is no way we can even express the thanks to those who have stuck it out this long.
Our email address is
sales@initialvelocity.com
My email address is
mike@initialvelocity.com
My backup email address is
theotherwhitemike@mac.com
Feel free to use any of the above to contact myself or us.
Any new news? I think we just want all of our money back. Any info on the supplier?
I really wanted one of these hoods...why do people have to suck at life.
Originally posted by xchang:
Any new news? I think we just want all of our money back. Any info on the supplier?
Your more then welcome to buy my spot...
OK positive looking update... they will very shortly
actually have 3 defective CF hoods in stock (the ones that require slight modification to fit, as per the HowTo that NorCal already posted) and 2 fiberglass hoods...
Here's what we can do for the 5 of you that are left... we can either get one of these CF ones shipped out to you with no more $$ from your end, or you can get one of the fiberglass ones (along with a $75 rebate).....
or you can get your money back... your choice
Originally posted by DEVIOUSDEV:
OK positive looking update... they will very shortly actually have 3 defective CF hoods in stock (the ones that require slight modification to fit, as per the HowTo that NorCal already posted) and 2 fiberglass hoods...
Here's what we can do for the 5 of you that are left... we can either get one of these CF ones shipped out to you with no more $$ from your end, or you can get one of the fiberglass ones (along with a $75 rebate)..... or you can get your money back... your choice
Oh damn, Choices... I think I want a defective CF hood shipped out as soon as you can.
If anyone is settles for a fiberglass hood, pm me with a price as i'ld be interested in it if you aren't.
its been a loong time since i read through all the posts so please dont yell at me..
1. are there any fitment issues with the fiberglass hood?
2. are there fiberglass hoods in stock and ready to ship? (for those who are not awaiting cf hoods)
3. do the cf hoods have any other fitment issues besides the mounting holes? (im thinking of buying someone's spot, if possible)
i commend you guys on your ability to remain patient throughout this whole thing, not that you had a choice
Patient?! I kinda forgot about it at about a year and a half... LOL!
I'm just happy I wasn't screwed out of $425.
I'll take a defective hood as long as it is only defective in the mounting hole thing only. Otherwise, I'll opt for the cashola back.
Did you guys see the add in the classifieds for the hoods? Whats that all about?
Haven't looked, what is it?
95 ford contour carbon fiber hood is 250
95 ford contour Fiber glass hood is 180
Both hoods are brand new I just need to clear my warehouse.
Location:
25710 Industrail blvd #2
Hayward CA
Phone is 510 706-1126.
Emai:l
Paris@streetracing.orgAim: srogsr
Shipping or local pick up
I accept visa or master through pay pal.
(Look at the add for pics)
Ummm... these are for 98+ hoods, not 95 hoods.
Right, but the pics are of a 98+ hood taken from thjis thread.
I know, I saw the pics... That is why I used Mr. Confused
on the end. Not talking at you, but at the ad. Don't think it has any relation to this GB or the guys. Plus that FG hood was the initial prototype, not finished product IIRC.
Ah got it....thought Mr. Confusion was for me.
I just found it odd...thought i'd see if anyone knew anything about it.
Pole
i thought that hood looked familiar...i just e-mailed the guy from the ad asking about the hoods.
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
I'll take a defective hood as long as it is only defective in the mounting hole thing only. Otherwise, I'll opt for the cashola back.
take it. the hoods are perfect, save for the mounting hole. Mine is sitting in my hallway and i dry hump it every time i walk by it.
I'll take the hood with the impoper mounting hole also CF of course.
Do we have an ETA on anything?
At this point I would like my money back.
FYI, the box mine came in listed it as a 95 Contour Hood. I never checked, it is actually sitting in storage but that makes me wonder (I am changing my 95 to a 98+ style so I bought the 98+ style hood etc..)
xchang, 69boss302 and 303greendestiny, please email your shipping address, contact phone number (for the freight company) to me:
mike@initialvelocity.comPlease use "Contour CF Hood" in the subject line.
I will do my best to get at least one of the hoods shipped out friday/monday, the other two within a week or two, and the refunds for the two requesting them processed as well.
Thanks, guys.
BTW, no issues with fitment on Fiberglass hoods.
Okay, I verified that there are 2 CF hoods and 2 Fiberglass hoods.
Dibs for the CF hoods will have to go to those who deposited first, IIRC that is going to be xchang and 69boss302. I have to double-check my list, buried somewhere in the piles of dusty paperwork leftover from this from 2 years ago.
If you want to take a fiberglass hood instead, there will be a partial refund send.
Once everyone from the group buy is handled, if there is still any fiberglass hoods left they will be available for sale.
Originally posted by TGO:
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
I'll take a defective hood as long as it is only defective in the mounting hole thing only. Otherwise, I'll opt for the cashola back.
take it. the hoods are perfect, save for the mounting hole. Mine is sitting in my hallway and i dry hump it every time i walk by it.
I wanted to get one for my room, just so I have something to dry hump.
Thanks, and the shipping info should be in your email.
so does anyone know what's up with the ad in the classifieds? where did he get those hoods? and who is he? or is it just some kind of scam? i called and spoke with "paris" but i didnt get much info out of it.
NorCal,
you've got mail, my friend.
Mike
Originally posted by xchang:
I'm figuring scam/spam.
c'mon, don't jinx it Steve.
I would prefer a refund if I can't get CF.
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
c'mon, don't jinx it Steve.
Not trying too, but that ad just seems to fishy, like bad sushi.
i'd just like the $425 back please since I no longer own my contour. . .please paypal back to
suneil@gmail.comSuneil
id like to get one. preferably cf.
Originally posted by xchang:
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
c'mon, don't jinx it Steve.
Not trying too, but that ad just seems to fishy, like bad sushi.
if you believe, like I believe in Peter Cottontail is humping the Tooth Fairy, good CF hoods aren't a a scam.
Originally posted by ssmumich00:
i'd just like the $425 back please since I no longer own my contour. . .please paypal back to suneil@gmail.com
Suneil
I have you placed on the list of those to receive refunds instead of product.
Originally posted by 303GreenDestiny:
I would prefer a refund if I can't get CF.
Thanks, I'll let you know as soon as I find out.
Originally posted by svt4stv:
id like to get one. preferably cf.
Wish I could offer you one but at this point I only have two Fiberglass ones that are not spoken for.
Sooooooooooo... When will I get the hood so the humping can commence...
Originally posted by NorCalCoug:
Originally posted by svt4stv:
id like to get one. preferably cf.
Wish I could offer you one but at this point I only have two Fiberglass ones that are not spoken for.
ok, if that's all thats left then ill take one. did you get my email? about those hoods advertised in the classifieds?
Originally posted by xchang:
Sooooooooooo... When will I get the hood so the humping can commence...
I placed the shipping order with the mfgr today and called to make sure they got it. I was told they would try and get it out today, if not then monday.
The freight company will call you to schedule delivery the day before arrival, IIRC. I don't remember exactly how their freight company works.
yay, maybe this will be my Christmas present. But will it be here in time?
Is there an ETA on refunds?
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
yay, maybe this will be my Christmas present. But will it be here in time?
It'd be a great Xmas present if it gets there in time.
Even with the minor hinge mod that needs to be done to allow fitment, I absolutely love my hood! It makes my car look oh-so mean
Swazo,
Are your clutches still available?
We gonna see the banana dance agian....LOL
Any new news, I'm getting anxious now. I got a call from Wayson USA, but then they hung up. So I called them back, and they almost seem like they disappeared... LOL
I can't wait until this GIGANTIC post can die... LOL.
Originally posted by KnuKonceptz:
We gonna see the banana dance agian....LOL
I don't want anybody dancing their banana on my hood before I can.
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
Originally posted by KnuKonceptz:
We gonna see the banana dance agian....LOL
I don't want anybody dancing their banana on my hood before I can.
It's a sad story, but..... he killed himself when he lost hope of seeing the uber sweet CF hood If only he had waited..... just a wee bit longer
Originally posted by Swazo:
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
Originally posted by KnuKonceptz:
We gonna see the banana dance agian....LOL
I don't want anybody dancing their banana on my hood before I can.
It's a sad story, but..... he killed himself when he lost hope of seeing the uber sweet CF hood If only he had waited..... just a wee bit longer
at least he can't hump my hood before me!!!
Great news, I just got a call from the shipping ompany. It seems they have a 35 lb package for me from WaysonUSA.
No call for me???? I'm
now
Hood signed for and ready for humping once I get home.
Anyone wanna help me install it this weekend? Anyone close that is...
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
Hope all is well with the hood. NOT
Damn you... You jinxed me... Came home, unpackaged it and noticed a small sanding burn under the final coat... ARGGG! Anyone got ideas on how to take care of it?
Originally posted by xchang:
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
Anyone got ideas on how to take care of it?
personally, id just sell it. i wouldnt settle for a less-than-perfect hood. in fact, id be willing to take it off of your hands...
ooopsie
I never thought the voodoo hood would actually work.
LOL... well it did.
Otherwise, it is in perfect shape, plus they cut the nozzle holes out.
I think I have a plan for it. I think this was discussed before, there is no clearcoat on this, right? And should I clearcoat it? I might just apply that invisible bra stuff to it.
Originally posted by xchang:
I might just apply that invisible bra stuff to it.
How about no & very ghetto!
Better be clearcoat on it!!!!!!!!!!!
That is all I need is a chip on this fine hood. I better have them put 10 coats of clear on it then...
Why would it not have clear on it!? Everyone else's does!!!!!
I thought people said there is no clearcoat on it, I might have misread. I'm gonna have to check here in a bit. Still looking for hood pins too...
AFAIK, most CF materials don't have clearcoats on the finished pieces. The clear stuff is actually the resin. The 3M clearbra is very good stuff. I have it on my truck and it's been there since new. Over three years and 115,000 miles. All that time only one rock has actually made it through the material. It's very clear and only when it is dirty do the lines really show up. I also get asked quite a bit by folks that have never seen it, "Who cut your hood in a straight line?" But that only happens when it's dirty, like it is now. Dang snow and salt roads!!!!
That is what I keep hearing... Either you like it or dislike it. I just want to make sure I don't get a big chip. I'll have to see if my friend's dad can clearcoat it for me. Usually only cost me for the paint and clearcoat. Now I'm wondering what to do with the original hood... Anyone need one? LOL
Originally posted by xchang:
Now I'm wondering what to do with the original hood... Anyone need one? LOL
Turn upside down. Chineseman sled.
Originally posted by todras:
Originally posted by xchang:
Now I'm wondering what to do with the original hood... Anyone need one? LOL
Turn upside down. Chineseman sled.
Oh, we are so do that this weekend!!
better yet, get a hood off a late 70's ford truck and tie it behind said truck and tow around 17 of your friends at once.
Yup, the front end already has this massive curve for hitting snowmen and dogs in peoples front yard when your dad whips you around a turn or is that just with my dad??
haha
we used to get towed around on an old metal runner sled, but it hurts when you are skidding sideways and hit dry pavement.
thats when my buddy remembered the extra hood in his back yard.
we had holes worn thru it in about 30 minutes.
Steve, I had to have mine clearcoated, it just makes it look that much nicer. As for the old hood, I've decided to keep mine "just in case" I get in an accident and my hood get screwed, you know these aren't going to be replacable. Now, I have to go find something made of wood to knock on...
Well, I think I am going the clearcoat route anyways, but don't have the funds to do it now. Ah hell, I have all winter to build up funds to get it done.
Still no call for me and I leave soon for the dessert. I sure hope it gets here soon.
Sorry I wasn't able to get on here yesterday to tell you, but it should be on its way to you... so expect a call very soon
Thanks Dev. Think it'll be here Monday? Because Tuesday I won't. Hopefully they leave it at the leasing office for me.
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
Still no call for me and I leave soon for the dessert. I sure hope it gets here soon.
What kind of dessert? I like Key Lime. If so, can I come with?
JK
ooohhhhh, Mr. I've-got-a-CF-hood is better than me at spelling....SO WHAT!!!!
And it's Pecan Pie.
nah, just messing bro. I think my voodoo doll is backfiring on me. Or do you have a voodoo doll for me???
well, nothing ever showed up before I left. Here's to hoping that they just didn't sit it at my door for someone to take.
Does anyone know what is going on with the refunds?
still waiting on a refund??
I still haven't had a call from a delivery company.
yes Im still waiting on a refund.
Originally posted by 69Boss302:
I still haven't had a call from a delivery company.
Wayson's office opens for business either this week or next week (I'll try calling tomorrow to see if I can get through or not), after their holiday shutdown.
I'll find out the status of your hood. I was told that they shipped it out the day I notified you.
For those waiting for refunds, we are waiting for Wayson's office to open from their holiday shutdown. Failing that (or pending how much time it will take to see what happens from that), Dev and I will do our best to get refunds to you guys ASAP, whether it's money out of our own pockets or not. Thanks for the patience you've all shown.
Mike,
I'll be home today to find out if they have delivered it or not. I never did recieve a phone call even though I was overseas.
woohoo!!!! I got a call from the delivery company this morning and the hood will waiting for me when I return from Boeing. YAY!!!! Now I won't have to worry about putting the hood on after I paint my next week.
Good to hear! Hope yours isn't like mine. I think I might need to paint...
Dont mean to hijack this post, but if anyone who's bought a CF hood is looking to sell their good condition 98+ frost silver hood I'd be very intrested in hearing from you!
Originally posted by xchang:
Good to hear! Hope yours isn't like mine. I think I might need to paint...
I'm going home on leave this weekend and will be repainting the car over the next week or so.
The hood just got in about 30 minutes ago and so far I haven't noticed any problems with it. I'm going to put some UV tinted clear coat on it next week when I'm repainting my car. It's a very sexy piece sitting in my apt.
Thanks Devin and Mike.
so are there only 2 of us waiting on refunds?
Dev and Mike, please keep me updated via
suneil@gmail.comthanks
Suneil
Am I one of those people that is waiting for the refund? I am waiting for a refund too.
No you not the only person, Im waiting also. Im not not sure if I have informed anyone but I changed my screen name a while ago. I dont know if that has anything to do with anything, but I figured I would say something. So you guys dont think im trying to get a "deposit" back.
Glad you got your hood Mike, can't wait to see pics of it painted and on there :-)
And as far as the refunds go... I'm sorry there has been a delay. Money has been pretty tight because of the Holidays, so I unfortunately had to divert some funds into rent, but we should be able to get a check out to one of you in the next week or so (I believe Suneil is first in line because he requested it a while ago, but I don't have the list right here, so I'm not 100% sure)
But we'll let you know as we get ourselves updated
I was wondering if there was anyway to get my deposit back any quicker. One of my front springs broke when I was pulling out of my driveway, and I need it get if fixed as soon as I can. I dont know where i stand on the refund list but if I could get to be one of the first to get it back, it would be much appreciated. was also thinking about getting Koni's with some H&R's what do you think about that? Any options are welcome, asap. Thanks
SO I don't really check up on here that often, is there any update on teh refund checks?
please email me at
suneil@gmail.comso I can provide address information, etc. . .
Thanks,
Suneil
PS, yeah I was the first to request a refund. Thanks!
OK, this is the information I need to process the refunds.
Please email your mailing address to
sales@initialvelocity.com with the subject header: "IVM CEG Velocity hood refund"
If you prefer to receive a refund via PayPal, please keep in mind that PayPal will deduct a percentage from the money you receive as a transaction. For PayPal requests, do NOT put in your mailing address, please put "I prefer PayPal refund- here is my PayPal email address."
The refunds will start to go out this week.
I sent you my information. Thanks
I also sent my information.
i really don't mean to be a d!ck...but can I please get the fuggin' hood pins we were promised!?!? Yeah, I got my hood, and i'm happy for that - but don't make promises you don't intend to keep!
Originally posted by TGO:
i really don't mean to be a d!ck...but can I please get the fuggin' hood pins we were promised!?!? Yeah, I got my hood, and i'm happy for that - but don't make promises you don't intend to keep!
Believe me, we intend to keep every promise we made. I am currently sourcing a vendor for hood pins since our last flaked on us, Wayson-style.
In addition, for faster responses please email sales@initialvelocity.com, which goes to Devin, myself, and my cellphone.
Originally posted by Nick98CSVT:
Anything new on refunds?
One refund has been sent out, one more is in the process, which leaves 2 remaining.
I hope that means I am one of those four refunds.
Its been almost 2 months since anything? Any news yet on the refunds? I need it really bad. I need a new tranny and suspension.
