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Old 11-30-2005, 03:00 AM
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no, no update yet. it's been 4 weeks since i've made an order - they said 4 to 6 weeks.
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 04:35 PM
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It can take awhile when special ordering from Japan
 
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Old 11-30-2005, 04:56 PM
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Tell me about it. Im about to the end of my rope with INGS. I ordered a spoiler four months ago. Yes four months ago.
 
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3 months passed - still nothing. the status of the order is still showing "backordered".
 
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Can we have pics of you car? Do you have the TS bumper?
 
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Originally Posted by codeflux
3 months passed - still nothing. the status of the order is still showing "backordered".
are you getting worried
 
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Old 01-01-2006, 12:51 AM
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worried? - no. i emailed them, asking for status. in any case, i can dispute it with my credit card company, but i'm certain it won't come to that.
 
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Old 01-01-2006, 01:43 AM
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those hood struts would be nice, but for $350.......it better come with a special Japanese Happy Ending!
 
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Old 01-01-2006, 01:52 AM
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Can we have pics of you car? Do you have the TS bumper?
he's got a sedan.
 
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Old 01-01-2006, 02:42 AM
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Yeah, I got an email the other day saying they should be on the next shipment, end of January....emphasis on "should"

Kind of annoying, but I knew going in that they would take a while.

Dave
 
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Old 01-03-2006, 05:07 AM
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just got a reply from driftfactory:

I have been following up on our bonnet dampers for a few weeks now. I have been told that they are to arrive any day now and I am just waiting on our delivery. Your item will be shipped once it reaches our warehouse. Unfortunately I don’t have a solid ETA quite yet but I will notify you once your item ships.
so, i'm still waiting. at least they haven't forgotten about me.
 
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Old 01-03-2006, 08:00 PM
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Whats with them being called Hood Dampers? There's not a damper anywhere to be seen. Is this another tragic japanese -> english translation?

The rest of the world calls them hood struts, because struts support things (such as a hood), and dampers...well...they dampen.

Anyway, I'd love some hood struts....I was actually shocked the first time I opened the hood on my new car and found I had to prop it up with a rod. Some luxury car!
 
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Talking

Anyway, I'd love some hood struts....I was actually shocked the first time I opened the hood on my new car and found I had to prop it up with a rod. Some luxury car!
Yeah, I was so appalled at this I had to spit at the neighbor's kid! Couldn't believe it that they wouldn't install hood struts on this car. Those TS look great but at $350??? Man I'd rather pay two midgets to hold up the damn hood!
 
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Old 01-25-2006, 09:02 PM
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Just got an email from driftfactory.com's customer service, lori ahn:

We have contacted Top Secret USA today and they have again claimed that their shipment containing the Top Secret Dampers for the G35 has not arrived yet and will take another two months. We understand that these consistent delays must be very frustrating for our customers so we are offering refunds to anyone who is interested. Although they are on the way and will be here eventually we will just list them for sale as in stock when they arrive.

We do apologize for the inconvenience as this has been frustrating for us also as our company policy focuses on customer satisfaction. If you would like to be issued a refund, please call us toll free at 1877 DRIFT US and a representative will be more than happy to do so. If, on the other hand, you are willing to wait, please let us know by replying to this email and we will keep the items reserved for you. Feel free to email or contact us with any questions. Again, we apologize for this inconvenience.
very professional - i'm glad they keep me in the loop. should i tell them that i'll wait, or should i have them refund my moneys?...
 
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Old 01-25-2006, 11:04 PM
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I got the same email, so same dilemma....

My thoughts: I already spent the money, and I would just put it back in my account were I to get the money back. I'm not hurting for it, and I really do want the hood dampers, as damn frustrating as it is for it to be taking so long.

Anyways, I think I will keep waiting. Unless someone knows of a quicker source for something similar.

Dave
 


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