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Sam Strano · 11-15-2012, 05:48 PM

Sorry, been running around today like the proverbial chicken with his head cut off.

I just talked to the supplier. They quick ran a few bars to replace the ones that got out I know aren't quite right. Those folks who got one that had an issue will get new bars shipped tomorrow.

They will not have bushings, because bushings came with the bars you have right now, no need to get a second set.

I'm going to disappear now as I have to get some addresses over to get this done. Again, I apologize and I am working to fix it. I guess I'll also remind folks I am a Whiteline dealer, so if you get in too much of a wait, I can set you up with one of their solid bars instead. I'm not one to sit here and say my way is the only way.

Sam Strano · 11-15-2012, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -max-

I am guessing I have one of the bad bars? I think I had one of the first ones to go out. Have not installed it yet.

I don't know for sure... but I'm going to send you one of the reworked ones too, how's that?

-max- · 11-15-2012, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Strano

I don't know for sure... but I'm going to send you one of the reworked ones too, how's that?

Sounds good. Thank you.

Sam Strano · 11-15-2012, 07:50 PM

Ok, so some new information has surfaced, and it doesn't make me very happy.

Someone tried to order a bar direct from Hellwig (that's who I have make my bars) using a prototype part number. Well, it's my bar.. they will not sell it to you, whoever you are, directly. But I'm very disappointed, and surely thought it would take at least a little longer for someone to try and do an end-run around my hard work. This doesn't sit very well with me to be honest. And while I don't know who it was trying to order it, I know where he must have gotten that part number because I shipped one bar to one customer in a box that had that number on the end of the box. It also has Hellwig's name on it.....

So, let's be clear. The part number is the on on the end of the box, and it's a Strano Performance Part. It's my bar, I had it developed, I am the sole source for it. If the person who got that box and temp part number could kindly tell whoever it is trying to order the bar in this way to stop, I would appreciate it.

Signed,
Disappointed in PA.

Sam Strano · 11-15-2012, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -max-

Sounds good. Thank you.

Sure.

JoeBoxer · 11-15-2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Strano

Ok, so some new information has surfaced, and it doesn't make me very happy.

Someone tried to order a bar direct from Hellwig (that's who I have make my bars) using a prototype part number. Well, it's my bar.. they will not sell it to you, whoever you are, directly. But I'm very disappointed, and surely thought it would take at least a little longer for someone to try and do an end-run around my hard work. This doesn't sit very well with me to be honest. And while I don't know who it was trying to order it, I know where he must have gotten that part number because I shipped one bar to one customer in a box that had that number on the end of the box. It also has Hellwig's name on it.....

So, let's be clear. The part number is the on on the end of the box, and it's a Strano Performance Part. It's my bar, I had it developed, I am the sole source for it. If the person who got that box and temp part number could kindly tell whoever it is trying to order the bar in this way to stop, I would appreciate it.

Signed,
Disappointed in PA.

That sucks, it's not like it's expensive to buy it from you so i'm thinking this is another vendor looking to copy it??

NYC BRZ · 11-15-2012, 10:23 PM

Sorry to hear that Sam

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7thgear · 11-16-2012, 10:29 AM

that's some hardcore assholiage right there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Strano

Ok, so some new information has surfaced, and it doesn't make me very happy.

Someone tried to order a bar direct from Hellwig (that's who I have make my bars) using a prototype part number. Well, it's my bar.. they will not sell it to you, whoever you are, directly. But I'm very disappointed, and surely thought it would take at least a little longer for someone to try and do an end-run around my hard work. This doesn't sit very well with me to be honest. And while I don't know who it was trying to order it, I know where he must have gotten that part number because I shipped one bar to one customer in a box that had that number on the end of the box. It also has Hellwig's name on it.....

So, let's be clear. The part number is the on on the end of the box, and it's a Strano Performance Part. It's my bar, I had it developed, I am the sole source for it. If the person who got that box and temp part number could kindly tell whoever it is trying to order the bar in this way to stop, I would appreciate it.

Signed,
Disappointed in PA.

ABQautoxer · 11-16-2012, 10:33 AM

Only a scumbag would try to steal like that, I hope its no one I know that would stoop to that for $169.

-max- · 11-16-2012, 01:40 PM

My box has Hellwig and a 4 digit number starting with 8 on it. If I was the only person who got this box with number, you will need to look elswhere for the person trying to order. Its been in my garage since I got it and I have no reason to try and order anymore. Not saying that you are accusing anyone, just a heads up that the number got out a different way.

Sam Strano · 11-16-2012, 03:03 PM

One box went out with the prototype number on it... I don't know where it went exactly, and at this point I don't much care. I'm covered on my end because it is my design and Hellwig (who makes them for me, and only for me) won't sell that to the general public. It's still very upsetting to say the least, and sad that some people seem to have to act like that.

I should learn to be more shady I guess. Hide everything like a lot of vendors do. I'm not as open as I used to be to general strangers, and this is a big reason why. Luckily my customers still understand that I am open to them.

I'm just getting into this car, as we all are. But this makes what I consider to be **** move #3 so far in the limited time I've been here. Usually that takes a year for 3 big ones like that. I'm seriously disappointed.

Anyway... the replacement bars are on the way today.

cityhugo · 11-16-2012, 03:05 PM

Sam, the box u sent the bar over never left my house. Just want to be clear is not from here, thanks!

ayau · 11-16-2012, 10:39 PM

Can anyone provide a review of ther bar after installing it?

xwd · 11-18-2012, 03:53 PM

Wasn't me! I didn't even notice if my box has any marking on it or not.

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11-15-2012, 05:48 PM	#113
Sam Strano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Asphalt Location: Brookville PA Posts: 345 Thanks: 1 Thanked 223 Times in 108 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Sorry, been running around today like the proverbial chicken with his head cut off. I just talked to the supplier. They quick ran a few bars to replace the ones that got out I know aren't quite right. Those folks who got one that had an issue will get new bars shipped tomorrow. They will not have bushings, because bushings came with the bars you have right now, no need to get a second set. I'm going to disappear now as I have to get some addresses over to get this done. Again, I apologize and I am working to fix it. I guess I'll also remind folks I am a Whiteline dealer, so if you get in too much of a wait, I can set you up with one of their solid bars instead. I'm not one to sit here and say my way is the only way.

11-15-2012, 07:50 PM	#116
Sam Strano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Asphalt Location: Brookville PA Posts: 345 Thanks: 1 Thanked 223 Times in 108 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Ok, so some new information has surfaced, and it doesn't make me very happy. Someone tried to order a bar direct from Hellwig (that's who I have make my bars) using a prototype part number. Well, it's my bar.. they will not sell it to you, whoever you are, directly. But I'm very disappointed, and surely thought it would take at least a little longer for someone to try and do an end-run around my hard work. This doesn't sit very well with me to be honest. And while I don't know who it was trying to order it, I know where he must have gotten that part number because I shipped one bar to one customer in a box that had that number on the end of the box. It also has Hellwig's name on it..... So, let's be clear. The part number is the on on the end of the box, and it's a Strano Performance Part. It's my bar, I had it developed, I am the sole source for it. If the person who got that box and temp part number could kindly tell whoever it is trying to order the bar in this way to stop, I would appreciate it. Signed, Disappointed in PA.

11-16-2012, 01:40 PM	#122
-max- Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Firestorm FRS Location: Louisiana Posts: 322 Thanks: 6 Thanked 80 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My box has Hellwig and a 4 digit number starting with 8 on it. If I was the only person who got this box with number, you will need to look elswhere for the person trying to order. Its been in my garage since I got it and I have no reason to try and order anymore. Not saying that you are accusing anyone, just a heads up that the number got out a different way.

11-16-2012, 03:03 PM	#123
Sam Strano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Asphalt Location: Brookville PA Posts: 345 Thanks: 1 Thanked 223 Times in 108 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	One box went out with the prototype number on it... I don't know where it went exactly, and at this point I don't much care. I'm covered on my end because it is my design and Hellwig (who makes them for me, and only for me) won't sell that to the general public. It's still very upsetting to say the least, and sad that some people seem to have to act like that. I should learn to be more shady I guess. Hide everything like a lot of vendors do. I'm not as open as I used to be to general strangers, and this is a big reason why. Luckily my customers still understand that I am open to them. I'm just getting into this car, as we all are. But this makes what I consider to be **** move #3 so far in the limited time I've been here. Usually that takes a year for 3 big ones like that. I'm seriously disappointed. Anyway... the replacement bars are on the way today.

11-16-2012, 03:05 PM	#124
cityhugo Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: white Location: S.FL Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sam, the box u sent the bar over never left my house. Just want to be clear is not from here, thanks!

11-16-2012, 10:39 PM	#125
ayau Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Some rust bucket Location: Polar ice cap Posts: 3,058 Thanks: 312 Thanked 1,046 Times in 556 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can anyone provide a review of ther bar after installing it?

11-18-2012, 03:53 PM	#126
xwd Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM Subaru BRZ (Subie #9) Location: ATL, US Posts: 2,667 Thanks: 123 Thanked 861 Times in 552 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wasn't me! I didn't even notice if my box has any marking on it or not.

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