rude shops !
rude shops !
Is it just me but most shops in SA selling parts are just plain rude, I always find them not very helpful. But the worst was today, I am trying to find pertronix spark plug wires for my 351 cleveland with no luck, I called RS Perfomance asked what they had they said Moroso, also asked what air filters they had said they can not give me the brand name.... so I said thanks and will call back.
so I call back and asked them about the moroso wires can they give me the part code so I can check them out. Guy on the phone said no they can not give part numbers on the phone....what the f◆◇k!!! I said you guys are not very helpfull, he mumbled something and hung up.I own a shop and I would never not help someone with a silly thing like a part number.
its a pitty I will have to stick with ordering the items I need from overseas myself.
sorry about the moan I just am fed up with all the places I phoned.
so I call back and asked them about the moroso wires can they give me the part code so I can check them out. Guy on the phone said no they can not give part numbers on the phone....what the f◆◇k!!! I said you guys are not very helpfull, he mumbled something and hung up.I own a shop and I would never not help someone with a silly thing like a part number.
its a pitty I will have to stick with ordering the items I need from overseas myself.
sorry about the moan I just am fed up with all the places I phoned.
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Hi hartlands. The part no. is not what people normally ask! The make is what we need to compare prices! I got no shop but build 100's V8's in my time and never did ask a part no.???
Ask for 7mm or 8mm is normal.
Cool down as it is the end of the year.
Hope the pictures make you smile.
Rassie.
Ask for 7mm or 8mm is normal.
Cool down as it is the end of the year.
Hope the pictures make you smile.
Rassie.
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But this is typical of the service these days.
If at all possible, I have started to order parts by supplying the part number to the parts guys. I find it easier, than them having to try and look it up.
If at all possible, I have started to order parts by supplying the part number to the parts guys. I find it easier, than them having to try and look it up.
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100% correct as well as I took my F100 shock with no. and a week later I got a pair x 2. Gabriel and Monrow gas shocks. Drive same as a Merc. now.
Rassie.
Rassie.
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When I started my 1 st build, I knew squat. I googled some, read some. so I phoned, Motown, Stateside & Thundersport, with the same parts list requesting a quote, was less than impressed with other two but Brandon from Stateside gave me a detailed quote, follow up phone call etc, I reckon I've spent a couple of hundred thousand with them in the last 4 years already.... But he still owes me a beer!
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I'm with you there Len! - I prefer to make parts, not buy them , but when I do need something Brandon is the guy.
I have heard others may sometimes be a little cheaper, but knowing who I am dealing with (and that the backup is there if I need it) counts for a lot in my book.
And to the op's point - Over the years I have had a few phone conversations with other shops that have made it very easy to never want to deal with them if I can avoid it.......
I have heard others may sometimes be a little cheaper, but knowing who I am dealing with (and that the backup is there if I need it) counts for a lot in my book.
And to the op's point - Over the years I have had a few phone conversations with other shops that have made it very easy to never want to deal with them if I can avoid it.......
Barry
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I got 2 nice State Side shirts from Brandon. He is tops!
Rassie.
Rassie.
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Nice pics Rassie. I like the fairlane in the background
I actually did not want to compare pricing I just wanted to look them up on the net so I could see what ones they where as each manufacturer seems to have all sorts.
Yes I find Stateside the most helpfull, I will call them up when they open.
I actually did not want to compare pricing I just wanted to look them up on the net so I could see what ones they where as each manufacturer seems to have all sorts.
Yes I find Stateside the most helpfull, I will call them up when they open.
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