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Z eliminator 09-10-2014 07:30 AM

23 months waiting for the stage 3 SC upgrades.
15 months for the 4.2 stroker
gave him a fully dressed engine 100 miles on it.
Sent him my june cams.
paid in full, last Dec. 2014.

no chance of getting money back
Looks like a $ 30.000.00 dollar loss.

im a 11 year customer and this is the first time that he has not come through.
talk to him weekly.
Had trouble with the wrong valves for the stage 3 heads, had trouble with the engine rods.
All ways has to check with the machinist or engine builder to see what is happening.
it all ways 2 weeks,
he has not been well, we are very good friends, but business is business. and im very disappointed.


nobody to blame but my self.

Z

elperuano 09-10-2014 07:43 AM

Ouch... ssorry to hear that. 30k is nice chunk of change. For him to pocket that and give you nothing in return is sickening.

FPenvy 09-10-2014 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z eliminator (Post 2959485)
23 months waiting for the stage 3 SC upgrades.
15 months for the 4.2 stroker
gave him a fully dressed engine 100 miles on it.
Sent him my june cams.
paid in full, last Dec. 2014.

no chance of getting money back
Looks like a $ 30.000.00 dollar loss.

im a 11 year customer and this is the first time that he has not come through.
talk to him weekly.
Had trouble with the wrong valves for the stage 3 heads, had trouble with the engine rods.
All ways has to check with the machinist or engine builder to see what is happening.
it all ways 2 weeks,
he has not been well, we are very good friends, but business is business. and im very disappointed.


nobody to blame but my self.

Z

$30K loss?!?

yea i'd be in the car or gettin on a plane to cali to beat it out of him.

that's a big chunk of change to lose to a company scamming this many people.

honestly i reaslly hope someone lawyers up and takes the whole company down. at first this was interesting to read but after seeing how many people have been screwed out of way to much money its just pathetic.

Z eliminator 09-10-2014 07:51 AM

im sure that in the next 6 months he will have it ready.
Ive just missed my last 3, z drag racing days up here.
over the last year.
Vivid racing just called last week, my Ings + 1 body kit is here. including the fenders.

Why get a lawyer " American greed show" better option

Z

NoLaKrewe 09-10-2014 07:55 AM

I'd kill someone. 30 stacks. Some people work all year for that.

Z eliminator 09-10-2014 08:01 AM

Not worth going to jail for doing that.

NoLaKrewe 09-10-2014 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z eliminator (Post 2959523)
Not worth going to jail for doing that.

Well duh! However, considering GTMs reputation across multiple boards I think authorities would have problems narrowing down the search LOL

FPenvy 09-10-2014 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z eliminator (Post 2959514)
im sure that in the next 6 months he will have it ready.
Ive just missed my last 3, z drag racing days up here.
over the last year.
Vivid racing just called last week, my Ings + 1 body kit is here. including the fenders.

Why get a lawyer " American greed show" better option

Z

yea whats another 6 months.........

honestly i think there should be something done legally.

letting it sit and wait is basically like giving them a slap on the wrist.

i feel like i'm watching goodell punish NFL players in this thread.

then sayin "hey Ray! nice left hook!"

:facepalm:

BlkNismo 09-10-2014 09:48 AM

more and more guys chiming in over getting screwed by GTM.
I feel your pain. What a pos so called business.

pulled right from their site....this is all lies.
"what makes us different and unique from everyone else is our dedication, hard work, and strive for excellent customer service"

what a joke

MMC Racing 09-10-2014 10:58 AM

It only pays to sue if the person you are suing has the funds to pay.

Cell 09-10-2014 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z eliminator (Post 2959485)
23 months waiting for the stage 3 SC upgrades.
15 months for the 4.2 stroker
gave him a fully dressed engine 100 miles on it.
Sent him my june cams.
paid in full, last Dec. 2014.

no chance of getting money back
Looks like a $ 30.000.00 dollar loss.

im a 11 year customer and this is the first time that he has not come through.
talk to him weekly.
Had trouble with the wrong valves for the stage 3 heads, had trouble with the engine rods.
All ways has to check with the machinist or engine builder to see what is happening.
it all ways 2 weeks,
he has not been well, we are very good friends, but business is business. and im very disappointed.


nobody to blame but my self.

Z


Is the last part a joke? Why would you be the one to blame? You paid cash for a service/product to be rendered in a reasonable time. Almost two years with nothing to show for is something you should not blame yourself for. I really don't care how good friends you two are. There is no excuse to taking 30k and not completing what was agreed upon on a reasonable time and fashion.

Pie 09-10-2014 05:00 PM

Grand Theft Money

G37sHKS 09-10-2014 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phunk (Post 2950343)
We made a set of manifolds for our 350z, to put GTX3076R's on the side. They arent exactly available for order, although we could make more. These were about fitting really large turbos... probably larger than anyone else has put on the side of the VQ (rather than down below like most the big turbo VQs). These manifolds would be a pain in the *** for anyone wanting to install them to their GTM kit. Nothing would fit up correctly, and you would have to redo everything and buy new turbine housings.

If someone sent us the GTM manifolds, we could make bolt up replacements for them. Depending on how many people wanted them, and depending on what style, we could probably make a batch of them.

Things to consider:

More people (possible GB), brings costs down

Fabricated has less upfront investment and less initial time involved than cast, but has higher individual costs unless the volume is REALLY high, which it wouldnt be. Fabricated ones stay just as hard to make forever, where castings are easy as pie once the expensive tooling is built and refined.

Fabricated can be easily repaired by any welder if it ever cracked. Cast *can* be repaired, but nobody wants to do it or trusts it.

Cast is able to produce nicer smoother runners in tighter spaces than fabricated reasonably can. Fabricated can make very nice smooth runners and collectors but takes more space to do so.

We could also do a hybrid billet SS and fabricated manifold that would be SICK, but we would be looking at $$$.

If someone sends me the GTM manifolds, I can put the flange relationships into CAD and then we could consider options if you guys wanted.

I have extra set of gtm manifold you want them.

phunk 09-10-2014 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cell (Post 2960306)
Is the last part a joke? Why would you be the one to blame? You paid cash for a service/product to be rendered in a reasonable time. Almost two years with nothing to show for is something you should not blame yourself for. I really don't care how good friends you two are. There is no excuse to taking 30k and not completing what was agreed upon on a reasonable time and fashion.

I remember back when I thought Sam was a friend of mine...

I have spoken to "Z eliminator" on the phone once. He is way too nice of a guy!

phunk 09-10-2014 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G37sHKS (Post 2960359)
I have extra set of gtm manifold you want them.

Well... I dont want them! LOL... But if you want to strategically throw them away by sending them to me, I can put the flange orientation and coordinates into CAD and quote you guys fabricated replacement/upgrades.

But I cannot make any promises until they are in my hands. I know they are very compact and it MIGHT be unreasonably difficult to attempt a fabricated replacement.

All I would do is the CAD work, and machining the flanges. I have close friends that are fabricators that do that part for me. I only tell you this because I know you guys know how long it can take me to get start-to-finish on complicated products that I have to do all myself. If a fabricated manifold replacement is a realistic option, it wouldnt take too terribly long.

G37sHKS 09-10-2014 06:44 PM

I actually have two set of GTM manifolds :P
they are sitting in my store collecting dust. are you serious about inspecting and improving them?

vividracing 09-10-2014 06:47 PM

So, what happened to that "Ill" guy? He was all about it, then just dropped off. Anyone know if he got his car back? Hes been awful quiet the last couple months on here..

G37sHKS 09-10-2014 06:49 PM

Regardless of "MHI GB", where is GTM now? Are they selling other parts? did someone purchased anything from them beside the MHI turbo kit in last few months? Are they accepting orders?

DEpointfive0 09-10-2014 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G37sHKS (Post 2960479)
Regardless of "MHI GB", where is GTM now? Are they selling other parts? did someone purchased anything from them beside the MHI turbo kit in last few months?

I know stuff slowly trickles out, we just don't see it on the forum.

And I know the only thing you can actively buy... Probably their best product... Is their 3qt oil pan. I know they have those sitting on the shelves

phunk 09-10-2014 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G37sHKS (Post 2960466)
I actually have two set of GTM manifolds :P
they are sitting in my store collecting dust. are you serious about inspecting and improving them?

I am only hesitant to tell you to send them my way because I am sure it will cost you like $100+ to ship them from your location.

SwissCheese 09-10-2014 08:06 PM

With all of the people involved in this, has anyone thought to put together a class action lawsuit or something?

Rusty 09-10-2014 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissCheese (Post 2960562)
With all of the people involved in this, has anyone thought to put together a class action lawsuit or something?

Mob beating. :stirthepot:

dichoi 09-10-2014 09:03 PM

i work in the credit card industry. my advice to those waiting for refunds would be to first request a refund from GTM. need to give the seller a chance to come through. if this doesn't work, open up a claim with your bank and start the chargeback process for goods/services not delivered. seems like it'll be an easy case to win.

NoLaKrewe 09-10-2014 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dichoi (Post 2960632)
i work in the credit card industry. my advice to those waiting for refunds would be to first request a refund from GTM. need to give the seller a chance to come through. if this doesn't work, open up a claim with your bank and start the chargeback process for goods/services not delivered. seems like it'll be an easy case to win.

If you read the thread I'm pretty sure everyone has both requested cancelation and given plenty of time. That's what makes this thread so hard to read.

dichoi 09-10-2014 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoLaKrewe (Post 2960688)
If you read the thread I'm pretty sure everyone has both requested cancelation and given plenty of time. That's what makes this thread so hard to read.

Haha that's my fault. I didn't want to read through 15 pages. But filing for a chargeback would be an easy solution I would think.

Elmo370z 09-10-2014 09:49 PM

30K and not doing anything about it. Get a lawyer to take your case. That's crazy, I'd say if you have 30K to just piss away, fly you and couple of your close friends out there and handle business. Money must grow on trees for you, just to say o well to $30,000.

Neo187H 09-10-2014 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dichoi (Post 2960695)
Haha that's my fault. I didn't want to read through 15 pages. But filing for a chargeback would be an easy solution I would think.

Multiple people also did direct bank tranfers and most transactions are probably going on well over a year ago now making things a bit more complicated. Though anyone with any useful advice on getting money back is always a good thing.

NoLaKrewe 09-10-2014 10:17 PM

At least we have this thread so people can learn of the business and their ways.

Infiniti370z 09-11-2014 08:20 PM

Does any one know Sam's full name and if he is the full/only owner of gtm? Thank you, I tried to be patient but i'am going lawyer up, i'am tired of his run around bulls#*$.

NoLaKrewe 09-11-2014 08:34 PM

If no one post it here, I know how to obtain all this information and more about Sam. I don't have the time this very second but I can do it soon. Let's hope someone post it for you guys sooner then later

Masterbeatty 09-11-2014 08:44 PM

What about all the people here affected by this shmoe comunitivly put in money for a lawyer so it's less of a bourdon on any one person. That way you can all sh!t in SAMs Cheerios together. I'm sure someone knows or is related to a lawyer here.

Neo187H 09-11-2014 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infiniti370z (Post 2962109)
Does any one know Sam's full name and if he is the full/only owner of gtm? Thank you, I tried to be patient but i'am going lawyer up, i'am tired of his run around bulls#*$.

You can sue in small claims court in Cali for up to $10,000, only problem is finding the exact business name to sue them. "GTM Motor sports" doesn't cut it as far as all of that goes.

NoLaKrewe 09-11-2014 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo187H (Post 2962198)
You can sue in small claims court in Cali for up to $10,000, only problem is finding the exact business name to sue them. "GTM Motor sports" doesn't cut it as far as all of that goes.

With knowledge of computers and public records, anything is possible. It's in a Grey area of life but it's easily doable.

Infiniti370z 09-11-2014 09:42 PM

I think the real name is GT Motorsports?

Mike 09-11-2014 09:47 PM

wow, that is worriesome

Infiniti370z 09-11-2014 10:10 PM

Or is it GT Performance Engineering

Infiniti370z 09-11-2014 10:21 PM

1 Attachment(s)
Attachment 94164

I found only this one for gt performance engineering but the address doesn't match, I found a few gt motorsports but none of the addresses match either.

Infiniti370z 09-11-2014 10:28 PM

Never mine gt performance enginnering is a marine shop GT PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING INC. ,Authorized MerCruiser dealer, Donzi, Boat, Dealer, Used, Parts, Accessories, Service, Storage, Financing

NoLaKrewe 09-11-2014 10:40 PM

When I get home from work I'll see what I can do for you guys. Hoping a couple people who were his "friends" chime in, so the process is a little easier.

Ill 09-11-2014 11:03 PM

I am just posting this information because it was easy to find, but I will save everybody the trouble.

I agree that the group buy is a cluster f*ck and is beyond unexceptional, but all the work they have done for me is top notch.

His name is Sam Zawahra, at least according to his email signature and the information about his email account..


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