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Old May 17, 2010, 12:32 PM
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Beware.......groden racing rods

On March 16, 2010 a local shop in Tampa, FL ordered a set of custom racing rods on my behalf from Groden Racing. Groden said he would have them done in 3 weeks. We repeated tried to reach him after 3 weeks to find out if they were done. He would not return any phone calls or emails. On April 26, 2010 he finally called the shop and told them he was in the hospital and he would have them done in a week. Once again he is missing in action and will not return phone calls or emails. It is now May 17th and we do not have the rods.
I feel that this isn't the first time this has happened.




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Old May 17, 2010, 12:38 PM
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Not surprised.. We stopped using groden a long time ago.. The service SUCKED..
Old May 17, 2010, 12:40 PM
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yeah i just want my money back but he wont call anyone back. Anyone live close to him?
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file a claim w ur cc company
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I have dealt with Keith in the past. He is a PITA to get a hold once you wire him his money. He usually comes through after many missed deadlines. This why we did not use him for our EvoX aluminum rods . TTP used him for their rods and had the same issues and to top it all off the rods had to be reworked since they would not work anyway. I would bet money the rods you ordered will not work and you will be told to go pound sand up your $$$

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Originally Posted by Evo Girlie
file a claim w ur cc company
Keith never uses CC or paypal. He only does western union that tells you something right there.
Old May 17, 2010, 12:58 PM
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Wow that sucks, but good to know for the rest of us. Hope it all works out for you SOON....
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yeah i already filed a claim with the BBB but im sure that will do nothing. I dont even want the rods anymore...just my money so we'll see.
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I just noticed when you ordered your rods. Keith always says 2-3weeks it is usually 2-3months so there is still hope. Like i said he has always come through for us but never on time and impossible to get a hold of. I sent you a PM if you want aluminum rods ours are lighter , stronger and you will actually get them Good luck and sorry you had to learn about Groden this way.

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pm replied.
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Originally Posted by Anarchy99
TTP has aluminum rods in stock for Evo X in Orlando in the showcase in their lobby I saw when I was in there last time. They also have built 2.0L 4b11's also ready to go.
He justs wants a refund i doubt he wants to pay a 2nd time for the same thing..

Mike
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lol...true that!!
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I swear, anytime TTP is mentioned in thread Anarchy99 is right there to say how TTP has something in stock, or they have it cheaper, or whatever... it is getting annoying...

Sorry for the OT... OP I hope you get everythng resolved!
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Originally Posted by Fast_Freddie
I swear, anytime TTP is mentioned in thread Anarchy99 is right there to say how TTP has something in stock, or they have it cheaper, or whatever... it is getting annoying...

Sorry for the OT... OP I hope you get everythng resolved!
It's 1 person for TTP and 20 million preaching Buschur products...you tell me what's more annoying.
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That both of you are debating over it in a thread that has nothing to do with either company. There is a Private Messaging system in place. Use it.


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