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AVOID TBfirebird

Old Jan 24, 2004 | 12:58 AM
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AVOID TBfirebird

TBfirebird ripped me off...he was posting ads in the classifieds that he ports/polishes/Ultim. TB mods so I sent him my TPI throttlebody to be polished. I would have polished it myself but I really didnt want to and figured I would have someone else do it for me. So I sent it out to him along with a money order of $60. This was for a full sand blast/polish to a mirror finish. I thought it was an ok price for the work. well it took a while to get back to me (sent to the wrong address) But when I opened the package and look at the TB it was sand blasted, and that was it. The sand blast job was so half-assed that there was still carbon on the TB in about every corner. I could have brought it to work and blasted it, And worst of all it wasnt even polished not even an attempt. So I PMed him about my TB and he still has yet to PM me backl all I asked was for some of my money back, not all but most of it cause the job wasnt even completed.

So if u are thinking of sending your stuff off to him I would skip him and just bring it to a local body shop. Also TBfirebird thanks for nothin!

Jason
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 03:30 AM
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I would show up at his place with some lead filled boxing gloves and see to it that he never posts in TGO classifieds again....

how do people get away with this kind of crap!?

To those who scam, or advertise empty promises:

If you are stupid enough to scam me and provide me with an address, you will be visited. I don't care if it is a $20 part, you screw with me, your payback is UNREGULATED by any law that I know of. If I visit you on your doorstep and the sight of your face upsets me, I will knock your teeth out and take a return flight home. It's that simple, if you are bigger than me....I will steal your car or burn your house down. Your 'safety bubble' of distance is no barrier to me, I know that all roads lead to anywhere and flights are dirt cheap these days.

You only want some of your money back? This guy is a total slob. He advertises service......much more responsibility than parts. He discraces the other TGO members.

He should be fined $100 for his 'attmpted polishing' by TGO moderators.

He should be caned until his backside is split open a few times, just for abusing the internet.

sandblasted with the very stuff he partially cleaned your intake with.....everywhere except the eyes.

He should refund you at least double for being such a clown.



I can fix cars, and wire systems, you don't see me advertising in here. I thought that was against the rules....?
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 12:51 AM
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Thanks Junkyarddog.

I was doin really good with buying from sellers from TGO and gettin parts as advertised until TBfirebird. Even A contact from you would be nice.

Jason
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Old Feb 8, 2004 | 09:49 AM
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Originally posted by junkyarddog
He should be fined $100 for his 'attmpted polishing' by TGO moderators.
I wish we could do that...................

I can fix cars, and wire systems, you don't see me advertising in here. I thought that was against the rules....?
If you just offer some service, and not advertise your business, I dont think there is any harm.
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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Has this problem been resolved? Hes posting to do more work in the classified section again.
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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Nope I still have yet to get a responce back from him
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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Start emailing him constantly, try to get his phone number beings that you have his name and addy... dont let up!
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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spam the living fu ck out of him by signing his name up for all kinds of mail. credit apps, etc.
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Old Feb 15, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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Is there any way he can be banned from posting on the classifieds?
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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Originally posted by 88 WS6 TransAm GTA
Is there any way he can be banned from posting on the classifieds?
good idea rob.
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 12:32 AM
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HAHA if only
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Old Feb 17, 2004 | 08:09 AM
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Originally posted by robertg
good idea rob.
Thanks Rob!

So, has he been banned from posting in the classifieds, if its possible?
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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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hey sorry about the problem iv just got back from tx big family problem id say what happened but you probally wouldnt belive me but anyways if you send it back to me ill polish it up and clean it better than new.sorry about that.didnt mean to rip you off.
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Old Feb 29, 2004 | 07:07 PM
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OK, I will send it back...All I ask for is honesty, not to be told something and not have it completed. Now I will hope that it will be the mirror finish like u stated B4... Expect it to arrive by the end of the week... Now u can redeem urself here, nothin I hate more than leavin bad feedback for someone..So heres ur chance..lol and let all bad tastes be washed away!!!

Jason
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Old Mar 8, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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please .........


how did it go ?
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Old Mar 14, 2004 | 12:44 AM
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ok Sorry, I must apologize here. I have run into a money crisis and havent been able to ship out the TB...I will get around to it within this week however. Sorry for the delay!!!

Jason
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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I had work done by this individual last year and was very disappointed w/ the work. But, considered I got what I paid for b/c it was inexpensive. No matter, the finished work is not what was advertised.

I have before & after pics of the TBI unit. I also have pics of the results after the additional hours I put in after receiving the unit to make it closer to what is being advertised and I expected.

To be fair, the Injector Pod Spacer was a good purchase. However, the TBI spacer however was not. The throttle bores weren't even round.
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Old May 19, 2004 | 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by junkyarddog
I would show up at his place with some lead filled boxing gloves and see to it that he never posts in TGO classifieds again....

how do people get away with this kind of crap!?

To those who scam, or advertise empty promises:

If you are stupid enough to scam me and provide me with an address, you will be visited. I don't care if it is a $20 part, you screw with me, your payback is UNREGULATED by any law that I know of. If I visit you on your doorstep and the sight of your face upsets me, I will knock your teeth out and take a return flight home. It's that simple, if you are bigger than me....I will steal your car or burn your house down. Your 'safety bubble' of distance is no barrier to me, I know that all roads lead to anywhere and flights are dirt cheap these days.

You only want some of your money back? This guy is a total slob. He advertises service......much more responsibility than parts. He discraces the other TGO members.

He should be fined $100 for his 'attmpted polishing' by TGO moderators.

He should be caned until his backside is split open a few times, just for abusing the internet.

sandblasted with the very stuff he partially cleaned your intake with.....everywhere except the eyes.

He should refund you at least double for being such a clown.



I can fix cars, and wire systems, you don't see me advertising in here. I thought that was against the rules....?

That is so well put, I can't even explain how good that felt to read
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Old May 25, 2004 | 04:18 PM
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email me next time for polishing/powdercoating needs i can do it all and ill garauntee youll be happy.

joe
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