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Old Apr 10, 2004
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I've sent mike 2 messages - one in PM, one via Email. No replies to either. I was rather blunt in my email to him (I don't care to repeat what I said) - but I get pissed when I hear nothing but lies about the delays....
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Honestly an explanation is in order for what's going on. If we have to wait another month, at least tell us.
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Cat used to post here all the time... Must be busy making all those kits
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Cat used to post here all the time... Must be busy making all those kits

Havok, I admire your positive outlook on things - wish I was that spirited in my endevours....
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Thats the same thing I said, I wanna know the truth
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Im glad that i have been reading up on this because i wanted to buy a kit from SF... NOT NOW!!!!!!
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Originally posted by spadesplayer143
Im glad that i have been reading up on this because i wanted to buy a kit from SF... NOT NOW!!!!!!
Well, the thing is that though its taking us forever to get them, most people that GET their SF kits seem to be happy with them. Madwheel for one had a few problems with his kit and it took him a long time to get, but now he's generally satisfied. Hopefully we will be as well.
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If any of you have been promised by SF to have a kit by a certain day and it does not show up, you have the legal right to go out and find another kit or manifold (it could be custom), have it made, and if it costs more than what SF was charging you, sue SF for the difference. SF would also have to refund your money.

If you are tired of dealing with custom people, you also have the right to cancel your order and demand your money back. They would owe you a full refund legally.

If you just gave them the money and you didnt ever say "I need this kit by XXXX date", then you don't have that right.

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I did that, I needed it by March 15th

I'm not really pissed about it yet, but we'll see.
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catalyst, if by some chance you read this before checking your PM's and emails, i got sent a LX downpipe, i need one for a EX and i also need that nutrod please.
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Originally posted by dragoon
I'm not really pissed about it yet, but we'll see.
I don't think I would be pissed if they didn't keep making excuses. I just want an honest ETA. 1 week, 1 month, whatever. Reliability is not there strong point it seems.
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well everyone says its a "2-3 month wait", i think thats to short of time. the NEW estimated wait period should be 4-5 months cuz thats how long the majority of us have been waiting or had to wait. this way you cant say you didnt know how long the wait was gonna be. if you get it before then consider yourself one lucky SOB.
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ok mike...........you have been online today and everyday. How do i know this.......b/c i have PM tracking and you haven't read my PM's and it shows when you were last online.

Let me put it this way...... I AM ****IN PISSED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I NEED MY PIPES, FUEL SYSTEM, WIRES FOR FUEL SYSTEM, AND OIL PAN FITTING ......ASAP !!!!!!!!!

I have wasted enough time with this company
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Im not so upset about the fact that its taking a while. What upsets me is the fact that they keep setting dates and pushing them back for various reasons. Be upfront and tell me the kit is gonna take 2 months to make. Im fine with that as long as i know whats going on. Im not in a hurry and i purchased this kit knowing it was gonna take time but i just want to make sure i dont get screwed. I dont forsee that happening tho. I feel for you guys that are still waiting tho. I only hope the TrueHonda guys dont have the same issue. Good luck you guys
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Gee, what a surprise. I tracked my PM's and it shows that Catalyst was online 2 hrs ago and he didn't even read my PM's.

Thanx alot Mike........
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No one is gonna get screwed -- thats a promise from me. Remember, since you bought them from me, its my responsibility. The law is always available to use and I see no reason to in this situation. This is a company that had a really good rep and is having a hard time keeping it right now due to demand and problems etc. Trust me, they know as well as the rest of you that they are late and are falling through at times. They feel the pressure trust me, and they are not people who are out to take our money. They just started something that is hard to keep up. Once they are done with our orders, I hope they will hire new people and get things going better you know. As of now I have no updates on the status. We are still in waiting process.

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Unless I get trackign numbers that say "package in transit" I not going to say anything.


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TrueHonda, I am glad you are keeping this on track and that you are handling this in the right way: Proper communication...
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Eddie i know im not getting screwed thanks once again for keeping on top of this
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I give props to TrueHonda on this. I'm getting my turbo funds in 3 weeks, now I'm not sure what to do lol.
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Originally posted by mootlif3
I give props to TrueHonda on this. I'm getting my turbo funds in 3 weeks, now I'm not sure what to do lol.
I give mad props to True Honda for being here through all the BS. But I would look into a used SF kit. There are a couple out there for sale. No having to sit for 3 months hoping you get your kit.

I love my SF kit. Dont get me wrong. It is just I have had my kit now for almost 2 months and having fun. While my one of my bros is waiting for his kit. I was originaly on this GB and found a used kit.
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Originally posted by Havok2k1
TrueHonda, I am glad you are keeping this on track and that you are handling this in the right way: Proper communication...
Exactly, communication is the key to customer relations. Plus if he didn't I would kick his *** at the meet this Saturday.
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Originally posted by player1002
Exactly, communication is the key to customer relations. Plus if he didn't I would kick his *** at the meet this Saturday.
Boy wish SF was good on his communication. Just to let the fine folks of 7thgen know the situation, I have attempted to contact Catalyst via PM, via Email, and have also attempted to contact Mike Stafford via phone. So far there have been 0 attempts by either party to return my emails, PMs, or phone calls. If I don't receive any communication, legal action is looking mighty bit nice right about now.....

This is just to let you sf leg humper's know how things are going between Mike Stafford and I - just some advice in case you decide to place your orders through this great company.

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Today 6:16 PM CET No contact made via telephone 2 attempts at calling. Trying again.

Player1002,

You better be a damn big to kick my ***, hahaha, jp. I am not large at all so that is why I cant afford to BS, I dont wanna get jumped hahha. I am hoping that SF will make me their one and only vendor for hondas and they can take care of making and I take care of customer relations. That way, its my good communication (as so you guys say) and their craftsmenship. Split the work, do both of us a favor, and do you guys a huge one!!!

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Originally posted by opto_isolator
Boy wish SF was good on his communication. Just to let the fine folks of 7thgen know the situation, I have attempted to contact Catalyst via PM, via Email, and have also attempted to contact Mike Stafford via phone. So far there have been 0 attempts by either party to return my emails, PMs, or phone calls. If I don't receive any communication, legal action is looking mighty bit nice right about now.....
Exactly how I feel, ignoring the problem (and customers who purchase your products) only hurts your company and reputation Mike.

Originally posted by truehonda
Today 6:16 PM CET No contact made via telephone 2 attempts at calling. Trying again.

Player1002,

You better be a damn big to kick my ***, hahaha, jp. I am not large at all so that is why I cant afford to BS, I dont wanna get jumped hahha.
I'm not that big but that hasn't stopped me before.

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Good to know.
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<--- about to do a search on used SF kits
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Originally posted by JetBlu01
<--- about to do a search on used SF kits
UPDATED ...hmmm...found one...lets see how this week goes imp:

but I want to give SF the benefit of the doubt ya know
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Originally posted by JetBlu01
UPDATED ...hmmm...found one...lets see how this week goes imp:

but I want to give SF the benefit of the doubt ya know
Buy the used SF kit. Even if it costs you more. You will have your kit now and our brother on 7thgen will have the money he needs.

I just want to let everyone know that Sf has been there and returned everyphone call. They sent me parts needed w/in the week andhelped explain things that I needed to do to get running right. A good example would be the oil restrictor. i had smoke. they sent me a fix fast. I cant complain. I had tunning issues, they helped me and now I am running 220+hp. I got my kit used and they have still always been there for me. I would recommend finding a used kit if you are in a hurry. If not just chillout and let the dust settle.



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