RETRO-SPEC Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) remove your bumper with our new bumper deletes, bolt them on for a perfect fit. available in carbon or fiberglass. Edited September 25, 2016 by RETRO-SPEC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megamankam Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 You guys need a real website to place orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datnut Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 No postings here in quite a while, but wondering if anyone else has tried to order their products and had trouble? I ordered a hood in November, received a picture of completed hood on 1 April with a message saying they were shipping it (perhaps an April Fools joke). I never received tracking info and they have stopped responding to emails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARiskyCvt Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) Your trying to do business with a hobbyists and not a businessman?, what do you expect to happen? Sorry but this is nothing new. Edited April 22, 2019 by Zlived Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datnut Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I've done business with several hobbyists over the years, it's often the only source for unique Datsun products and services. Nearly every one of them conducted themselves in an honest and reliable manner. I can think of only two that I had any issues with and neither of them were anything to the extent of this transaction. If Retro-Spec conducts themselves with neither honesty or integrity, I don't think it's a reflection on all or even most hobbyist trying to do business. I thought these guys had started doing legit business, but I fear I was wrong. Then again, perhaps there is a shortage on packing material where they are and they forgot the password to their email system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I know that a certain someone (name not mentioned) who was involved with another fiberglass and carbon fiber operation prior to this company, used to build the parts in Ensenada, Baja California and communication was spotty at best. I do know from first hand experience that when I go down to my camper an hour or so south of Ensenada to camp and surf, the internet service is very fickle and many times running on 3G when you get it. I am not saying for certain this is the complete problem as it takes motivation as well to stay in touch. Again, just throwing out the situation from what I remember many years ago and the parts may very well not be made in Mexico now under this new company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datnut Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 For what it's worth they are posting on Facebook regularly. I sent him a couple more emails, not flaming him, but asking why he wasn't responding. Noticed on his Facebook page that days after telling me my hood was being boxed up he offered offered one just like it for sale, but with blemishes. Since I am forced to hypothesis what is going on, I would guess my hood had issues and rather then be up front with me (I probably would have taken it as is) he sold it and started ignoring my messages. I even made a post on his Facebook page asking what was going on, but the post isn't there. Really a shame as I wanted to order a number of other components, but it looks like I am more likely to have my money taken. Admins on here should be aware that this vendor is having serious problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datnut Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 PayPal dispute opened against Paulo. Thank goodness for PayPal dispute resolution help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Hey @RETRO-SPEC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datnut Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I did receive a refund, thanks to Pay Pal. Not even an apology or explanation from Paulo. People like this shouldn't be allowed to present themselves as vendors. I see people on Facebook requesting parts for their Z cars on Retro-Specs page and I wish there was a way to warn them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 You can report them to the Better Business Bureau if they are a licensed business. Hybridz used to have some things about Vendors and how they would deal with the bad ones. But the Rules and Guidelines aren't available anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhm Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARiskyCvt Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 They just burnt down. I guess insurance company pays more then customers huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 On 4/27/2019 at 6:46 AM, jhm said: Thanks. I missed it, it's in an odd spot the threads down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 On 4/27/2019 at 6:46 AM, jhm said: Here's the Rule I was remembering. It only matters though f the guy is still in business, or cares about being on Hybridz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datnut Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Thought I would post a follow up. After Pay Pal extracted the refund, Paulo contacted me over the weekend and said he had the part complete and ready to ship. I agreed to purchase it, but before he cold send me an invoice the fire happened. Although my experience wasn't the smoothest, I hope everything works out for him. As far as I know, he was the only person offering many of the composite parts he advertised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Hey datnut, there's only one vague reference to a fire in this Hybridz thread. Not clear what fire you're talking about. Is there a link to some info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calZ Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1144449702402173&id=164254480421705&fs=0&focus_composer=0 The Retrospec shop burned to the ground. Edited May 1, 2019 by calZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Damn, that sucks, hope their insurance was up to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 On 4/30/2019 at 6:04 PM, calZ said: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1144449702402173&id=164254480421705&fs=0&focus_composer=0 The Retrospec shop burned to the ground. Part of their storage burned to the ground. Not the whole shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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