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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.

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.