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| 01-10-2008, 04:46 PM | #89 |
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Hello, ok, I'm responding.
It's very hard to respond everything that has been said, because a LOT has been said. TBH I understand where a lot of you are coming from. At the same time, most just post to post, this is, after all, a forum. Yesterday I received a PM from Purplewidow, wishing a phonecall, and he got it. We talked for about an hour and I explained him all the situation. I will try to write down what I told him yesterday. Here it goes. I myself am like you guys, I joined BavDom to work in a place that was closely tied to my hobbies. I know more than most what it is to wait for a product you want at your doorstep as soon as you buy it. It is no secret that the production of this intake has been delayed for a timeline larger that what was thought out. I would like to clarify again for everyone that this is due to the fact that out of 87 or so people that signed up for the intake, only 14 stayed. Now, because of this DRASTIC drop in number, we were NOT going to go thru with the intake. However, because most of you PMed us begging us to, we did it for you. At the beginning we searched methods in which we could lower the cost of production. Initially we were going to produce 4-6 moulds of each component so that production would be as quick as possible. Because we now counted with only 16% of the original number of units to be produced, we decided to produce only ONE mould of each component. We started creating the mould, this process takes about 1-2 months depending on how much we have to tweak it, especially because we had to cut cost, and the extra time was necessary so that the mould is perfect. During this time, most of the people already started to get riled up. Moving on, once the mould has been completed, it takes about 4-5 hours to complete a single component of the intake. This means that because we only have one mould, we can only produce ONE of FOUR pieces of ONE intake system per day. When December approached, I knew that my boss was going to close BavDom for the season, so I did what I could to speed production, put the intakes at the top of the list. I was unsuccessful to do so, and by the time BavDom closed, we had only barely finished the first part of four for all the intakes. Since then, bavdom has been closed. I've tried to keep myself posted as much as I can, even though people ask for updates and where we are, knowing that BavDom has been closed and nothing has progressed since seasonal closing in December. I have really tried my best to keep everyone as updated as I can, it would help a little if people would PM, or read the thread before asking questions that have been answered. I say this in the most humble way. I know for a fact that a lot of money has been lost into this product from the company, however, it will be produced and everyone WILL get it. I know you have all had patience to the point of exhaustion, but so have we. We have to pay for the broken dishes of the almost 70 that dropped out. And I understand that now, I am doing my best to keep you up to date with any info that is available to me. As soon as BavDom opens again we will commence at full steam to produce the second component of the intakes, as quickly as possible, without sacrificing any quality. In the end, when those who remain receive their intakes, they will be happy with the final product, because it will be a heck of a product. And for those who PM me asking for a refund, please please know that it is not my intention to piss you off, but we posted on the GB thread that NO refunds would be issued when production started, and if you agree or disagree with that rule, if you love it or hate it, you signed up knowing of it. So please let us keep doing our part, so that you can enjoy our product. If there are any more questions that need answering, please PM me. Thank you. |
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| 01-10-2008, 05:35 PM | #93 |
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I personally am thankful that you finally communicated some actual information as to why it has taken so long. People are naturally scarred of the unknown. So, you responding and explaining the details makes a huge difference in my ability to wait. Again I want this ASAP but I am happy to here that you are not sacrificing quality. Hopefully we can post individual dynos and pics on the forum so others will see what a great product it is and you can sell some more.
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| 01-10-2008, 05:48 PM | #94 |
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when will the shop open up again???
when will u post the pics of the pieces that are completed ??? When will u post the individual dyno of just the intake vs stock??? When do u estimate the intakes will be in our hands??? These are some questions I've been asking since the gb started , please respond
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| 01-10-2008, 06:04 PM | #96 | |
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 I sincerely hope things work out for you, and the others on this group buy.
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| 01-10-2008, 10:16 PM | #98 | |
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So, these questions should be answered in any normal customer environment but considering what we have been through and the patience we are extending I think it is time to answer these questions once and for all. What Ulises 335i was asking a long time ago is very reasonable and considering the present time it would be a slap in the face to not answer them now. Bav we are on your side but you have to help us too. thanks |
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| 01-11-2008, 08:54 AM | #99 | |
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| 01-12-2008, 08:13 AM | #102 | |
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| 01-12-2008, 09:48 AM | #103 | |
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| 01-12-2008, 09:55 AM | #104 | |
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| 01-12-2008, 01:33 PM | #105 |
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yeah listen he called me personally talked to me for about 40 mins... we all make mistakes on lead times..honestly they stated this was going to be a journey and we are looking at a 6-8 week time frame cause it takes 4-5 hours to make one pice..and if that piece fails they lost a whole day just making one piece... it's tough...but they also shut down and he said that for the holidays..they have come through before but since it is only 14 people it is super tough compared to 86 they had in the begininng..assuming 20 will lleave that leaves 66...then only 14 decided to go for the ride... i am extremely confident we will have these by spring...i would not worry or check the thread everyday but maybe once a week.... this IS GOING TO HAPPEN!!! we all just need to keep being patient and be pissed not at bav but the all the other members that bitched out!!!! we would have had them by now if that was the case...working with 4 mold of each part is better than 1... and we are working with 1 now...
he stated in the beginning no refunds would be given b/c they have so little now..not 86 members... cost for doing this is HUGE for them and they are banking on the product doing so well they will sell a lot more after we 14 get them... but things take time..layering the carbon fiber properly waiting for the resin to set.. everything takes time like i said 4-6 hours for 1 part... i have a lot of confidence in them.. they have come through before and are doing so now with other products... it is not bav's fault his boss isn't viewing this as a super high priority until now... we only have 14 people... what do you expect!!! so many dropped out we are super lucky they even decided to still go ahead with it!!!! please people stop giving bav a hard time!!! He is busting his balls for us.. it is not his fault the owner doesn't want anyone in the shop while he is gone.. he is a picky boss.. and it is his company not bav's... bav is our lucky middle man!!!! be nice and respect ful he is busting his tail for us and after he properly explained everything to me everything made sense and i could see this was not his fault during the crap that went on in the intake thread Bav was in south america at an airport for 6 days!!!! waiting to get back to america!!! give him a break!!! the thing that sucks is how the owner won't let anyone work while he is out!!! and like i said that is NOT bav's fault!!! he is trying hard for us!!! if it wasn't for him we wouldn't have this intake being produced in the first place!!! just be a little patient like we all have and in a couple months or less all will be AWESOME!!!!! |
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| 01-12-2008, 02:41 PM | #106 |
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SPRING! Despite all that was said your company mentioned a "tentative" time frame of near new years. It was me who convined bav to give this time frame. He was very hesitant to give it because he nows how eager we get.
In addition, I told him that we would not hold him to a specific day and we were only asking for a rough estimate in time. I also do not want to leave out the FACT that the time frame you gave was after the understanding that people had backed out. Simply put, SPRING is a little more than off from the holiday schedule. Honestly, I guess we are screwed because you will not refund our money because "people have backed out." Which infers you would give a refund if there were more poeple. Translation= our money is more important than our customers. You should have the same policy regardless of the amount of clients. However, if you mentioned this before the GB then it is my fault I missed it. I certainly would have never purchased it if it was going to take till Spring! I almost certainly will never buy from your company again. This whole situation is sickening. And by the way, in America, people need to take responsibility for there own actions, ie) me with not reading the refund policy). Stop blaming other members of this forum for not going through the GB. It isn't their responsibility to produce this product in a reasonable time frame. It's yours. Let me know when it is finished and I will send you the rest of the money. Simply ridiculous. |
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| 01-12-2008, 03:14 PM | #107 | |
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| 01-12-2008, 03:16 PM | #108 | |
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| 01-12-2008, 04:20 PM | #109 | |
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| 01-12-2008, 04:56 PM | #110 |
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Im still out.... Sorry bav.... Cant do it.
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