GTM Performance Engineering: MHI Twin Turbo Official Release

m3chhawk · 10-01-2013, 11:38 AM

But I do have a great appreciation for the amount of volume this is. And that CNC pipe-bender is the tittays and could lead to some amazing products down the line.

Jayhovah · 10-01-2013, 12:07 PM

I just called Mike@GTM and joined the Group Buy. The delays are fine with me as I don't even own a car at the moment (live in NYC) and won't need one until next summer (moving to FL). Between now and then I'll be shopping for the right 370z at the right price.

Hopefully the shipping starts soon for the rest of you guys! Get all the kinks worked out for me

Infidel · 10-01-2013, 02:23 PM

My issue is that if I had known it was gonna take this long I would of just bought the Stage 1.5 SC and it would be back from Z1 Motorsports by now. Yes, It costs more but usually is a cheaper install. On top of that I like the linear power delivery better.

LIL_G13 · 10-01-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by puckshaw

So I take it we're going to be waiting a while longer. I'm about at my breaking point.

Mike, lets have that update so we can decide if we want to stay on board or get our money back.

I'm at the same point and about ready to ask for a refund.

Alkatraz · 10-01-2013, 06:10 PM

Delays are not the end of the world for me. The lack of communication is what is disappointing. Without even considering everyone else, to hold over $8000 of my money for months on end without a single email explaining what is going on, is not good business practise. I could have simply chucked that cash into a 6 month term deposit and made a couple of hundred on it by now. To be honest it is pretty typical of most performance garages though, fantastic products, great mechanics and engineers, but not a huge amount of business accumen.

I am not worried about being ripped off. I know that the kit will arrive eventually and will kick *** but I do hope that GTM learn a thing or two about communication from reading this thread.

People will always forgive mistakes and delays, as long as they feel as though the company is doing everything they can to make things right. A simple blanket email every few weeks, with a status update for everyone who has ordered and paid would go a hell of a long way. Being on the other side of the planet, I do not really have the luxury of being able to pick up the phone and call (nor should i really have to). Being left in the dark is what causes people to lose confidence and provokes many of the comments made over the last dozen or so pages of this thread.

All that being said, I cant wait to get the kit and have just moved into a new house with a massive garage so that I have more room for the install

Im also heading down to the drags tonight to get a baseline time to compare against once I have the kit installed.

SS_Firehawk · 10-01-2013, 06:39 PM

I may be wrong, but the main hold up is the turbo manifold castings to complete. The piping can get knocked out quickly with the pipe machine. 130+ kits sold may have a thing or two to do with the delays. Waiting sucks, I ranted in my own thread a couple times. If I had to do it again, I wouldnt hesitate.

Baer383 · 10-01-2013, 06:50 PM

Let me just say if you guys knew why you would feel like azzholes for bitchen.

puckshaw · 10-01-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Let me just say if you guys knew why you would feel like azzholes for bitchen.

Who's fault is it that we don't know why?

puckshaw · 10-01-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Alkatraz

Delays are not the end of the world for me. The lack of communication is what is disappointing. Without even considering everyone else, to hold over $8000 of my money for months on end without a single email explaining what is going on, is not good business practise. I could have simply chucked that cash into a 6 month term deposit and made a couple of hundred on it by now. To be honest it is pretty typical of most performance garages though, fantastic products, great mechanics and engineers, but not a huge amount of business accumen.

I am not worried about being ripped off. I know that the kit will arrive eventually and will kick *** but I do hope that GTM learn a thing or two about communication from reading this thread.

People will always forgive mistakes and delays, as long as they feel as though the company is doing everything they can to make things right. A simple blanket email every few weeks, with a status update for everyone who has ordered and paid would go a hell of a long way. Being on the other side of the planet, I do not really have the luxury of being able to pick up the phone and call (nor should i really have to). Being left in the dark is what causes people to lose confidence and provokes many of the comments made over the last dozen or so pages of this thread.

All that being said, I cant wait to get the kit and have just moved into a new house with a massive garage so that I have more room for the install

Im also heading down to the drags tonight to get a baseline time to compare against once I have the kit installed.

Spot on. Just popping in on a regular basis with a quick update would go a long way for me.

Baer383 · 10-01-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by puckshaw

Who's fault is it that we don't know why?

Like I said you can take my comment and run with it,or continue to bitch but I will come back in this thread and say I told you so.

puckshaw · 10-01-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Like I said you can take my comment and run with it,or continue to bitch but I will come back in this thread and say I told you so.

How about you just tell me the reason instead? Why keep it a secret?

Baer383 · 10-01-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by puckshaw

How about you just tell me the reason instead? Why keep it a secret?

B/C I was told that when the time is right Sam/Mike will tell you.

puckshaw · 10-01-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

B/C I was told that when the time is right Sam/Mike will tell you.

That's even more frustrating that some customers get info but the rest of us don't. Why bother posting anything at all if you can't tell us what you know? It's like you're just rubbing it in our faces.

SPOHN · 10-01-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by puckshaw

That's even more frustrating that some customers get info but the rest of us don't. Why bother posting anything at all if you can't tell us what you know? It's like you're just rubbing it in our faces.

Then call them! You paid them. Don't you feel you owe it to yourself to call also. It goes both ways. I'm not saying you but there's a lot of people that come here to talk smack but have no people skills in person or on the phone so they just gripe here about updates.

Baer383 · 10-01-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by puckshaw

That's even more frustrating that some customers get info but the rest of us don't. Why bother posting anything at all if you can't tell us what you know? It's like you're just rubbing it in our faces.

No I'm trying to calm everybody down!!!!

And I'm not in this group buy so I'm not a customer.

10-01-2013, 11:38 AM	#1561 (permalink)
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10-01-2013, 12:07 PM	#1562 (permalink)
Jayhovah Premium Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 3,848 Drives: 520whp Fire Breather Rep Power: 86950	I just called Mike@GTM and joined the Group Buy. The delays are fine with me as I don't even own a car at the moment (live in NYC) and won't need one until next summer (moving to FL). Between now and then I'll be shopping for the right 370z at the right price. Hopefully the shipping starts soon for the rest of you guys! Get all the kinks worked out for me G37sHKS, SPOHN, Dzel and 1 others like this.

10-01-2013, 06:10 PM	#1565 (permalink)
Alkatraz Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Perth Posts: 215 Drives: 2008 Skyline 370GT Rep Power: 11	Delays are not the end of the world for me. The lack of communication is what is disappointing. Without even considering everyone else, to hold over $8000 of my money for months on end without a single email explaining what is going on, is not good business practise. I could have simply chucked that cash into a 6 month term deposit and made a couple of hundred on it by now. To be honest it is pretty typical of most performance garages though, fantastic products, great mechanics and engineers, but not a huge amount of business accumen. I am not worried about being ripped off. I know that the kit will arrive eventually and will kick *** but I do hope that GTM learn a thing or two about communication from reading this thread. People will always forgive mistakes and delays, as long as they feel as though the company is doing everything they can to make things right. A simple blanket email every few weeks, with a status update for everyone who has ordered and paid would go a hell of a long way. Being on the other side of the planet, I do not really have the luxury of being able to pick up the phone and call (nor should i really have to). Being left in the dark is what causes people to lose confidence and provokes many of the comments made over the last dozen or so pages of this thread. All that being said, I cant wait to get the kit and have just moved into a new house with a massive garage so that I have more room for the install Im also heading down to the drags tonight to get a baseline time to compare against once I have the kit installed. ZeeRedZ, elperuano, Alstann and 2 others like this.

10-01-2013, 06:39 PM	#1566 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	I may be wrong, but the main hold up is the turbo manifold castings to complete. The piping can get knocked out quickly with the pipe machine. 130+ kits sold may have a thing or two to do with the delays. Waiting sucks, I ranted in my own thread a couple times. If I had to do it again, I wouldnt hesitate. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

10-01-2013, 06:50 PM	#1567 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	Let me just say if you guys knew why you would feel like azzholes for bitchen. SPOHN, killergx001 and megalapagas like this. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

10-01-2013, 02:23 PM	#1563 (permalink)
Infidel Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 457 Drives: 2013 GM 6MT Rep Power: 14	My issue is that if I had known it was gonna take this long I would of just bought the Stage 1.5 SC and it would be back from Z1 Motorsports by now. Yes, It costs more but usually is a cheaper install. On top of that I like the linear power delivery better.

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