Horrible experience with Wicked Motor Works
#33
06-11-2014, 12:55 PM
Hi snash991turbo,
Your experience might have been great, but mine was horrible, and I explained how it was horrible. If you would like to praise them, please at least let us know why you think they are great. In my post, I explained that I waited for 5 months, if you waited for 5 months to receive your bumper, would you still think they are great? When I ordered this kit from them, they didn't even have the bumper made. They posted a picture of an OEM GT3 bumper and claimed that it is what they are selling (including all accessories in the picture, and they did NOT say that grills etc. were not included. I don't know what you consider this, but I consider it as false advertising). They told me the mold was ready when I ordered, but told me 3 months later that they hadn't even started the process of making a mold for the bumper. They have pictures of the bumper installed on their page now, but they didn't have these pictures when I ordered. Timing of purchase was different, and experiences were thus very different. Say what you like about them, but doesn't mean everyone went through the same path you did. If you would like to convince everyone how great they are, then explain, don't just say they're great.
p.s. The final outcome looks great, what model is your car?
Your experience might have been great, but mine was horrible, and I explained how it was horrible. If you would like to praise them, please at least let us know why you think they are great. In my post, I explained that I waited for 5 months, if you waited for 5 months to receive your bumper, would you still think they are great? When I ordered this kit from them, they didn't even have the bumper made. They posted a picture of an OEM GT3 bumper and claimed that it is what they are selling (including all accessories in the picture, and they did NOT say that grills etc. were not included. I don't know what you consider this, but I consider it as false advertising). They told me the mold was ready when I ordered, but told me 3 months later that they hadn't even started the process of making a mold for the bumper. They have pictures of the bumper installed on their page now, but they didn't have these pictures when I ordered. Timing of purchase was different, and experiences were thus very different. Say what you like about them, but doesn't mean everyone went through the same path you did. If you would like to convince everyone how great they are, then explain, don't just say they're great.
p.s. The final outcome looks great, what model is your car?
First off, when I originally searched online to see if anyone had the 991 GT3 body upgrade, the ONLY company that I found that did was Wicked. I called them first and spoke to Beau and he explained how they bought the 991 GT3 front bumper, rear bumper and rear wing and they were in the process of making molds off the original parts. He said that even though they had the parts, and after they made the molds, that those parts would not just bolt on to my car. He said that they would have to do a lot of research and development to figure out how to install 991 GT3 parts on to a 991 Carrera. He said it would take time, he said he had about 25 orders at the time, but he said to give him time to do all the R&D work to figure out how he would make everything fit. I wanted the GT3 look badly, but I understood what he was saying and he walked me through the process. So I placed my order for the front bumper first and I thought I would see how the finished product would come out, before I invested more money in the rear bumper and the wing.
When it took some time, he asked me to go to their factory, he said it was good I was in CA as most of his clients are either out of state or international. So I took a drive up to their factory in northern LA.
Beau came out and greeted me and escorted me into the shop area. I was very impressed. There was almost every model Porsche in his show room, including the new 991 Turbo S a client had sent over from New York to get carbon fiber accents done. There were a lot of international cars, as well. I must admit, I had my reservations about working with this company, just as many of you do after reading these posts, but when I saw the kind of cars in the showroom and the work they are doing, it gave me more confidence to work with them. He walked me over to a new 991 carrera they had bought just for the GT3 conversion project and showed me what they were doing. He explained every detail to me. He said that most of the people who make copies of bumpers, just make a copy and ship it out to the customer. He explained that they first put the GT3 bumper on the Carrera, and measure the points with tram gauge, and they take those measurements and build a metal back frame for the bumper called a jig, then he said that they modify the bumper to not only fit the 991 Carrera but so that the inner side of the GT3 bumper accommodated the original fender liner of the Carrera, so there is no gap. He said other shops don't even think about this, but a big gap in the fender liner will look very unappealing. Then he said he takes the Carrera radiator ducts and expands them, modifying them to fit the GT3 bumper, and he even used metal braces with that, so they do not warp in the mold. He does this because he said that Carrera radiator ducts will not fit a GT3 bumper once the bumper retainers are on. He said the other shops will never tell you any of these little details that make all the difference. Once he has the bumper looking and fitting like factory, he said he makes a final mold and a final part, which then he sends to his customers. I was one of the first ones to get it. Did I have to wait a while to get my bumper? Yes. Did I feel better with him explaining why it would take so long? Yes. Were they the very first company who had this bumper for sale? Yes.
When it was finally done, they asked me to come in for a test fitment, it took 2 hours, then I left. I returned after a week and they had it painted and ready to install. They did that in about 2 hours and I was overly pleased with my new GT3 bumper, it changed the entire look of the car. And he explained to me how some of his overseas customers were upset it was taking so long, but he said if he didn't do all the R&D to get every detail perfect, it wouldn't have taken that long and now that he has the molds, it takes about a week, but he said that once they get it and put it on their car, they will forget about the wait. And he was right, when I saw the bumper on my car, how long I waited didn't matter much. So I ordered the rear bumper and wing, as well.
I told Beau about some of these negative posts on 6-speed, he said he has been in the Porsche fabrication and conversion business for over 20 years and has literally tens of thousands of customers all around the world, he said only people with a complaint post on forums, all the people that love his work, either don't know about forums or don't take the time to post. This is what he said that really got me on his side: he said, he will challenge any company to do a 991 GT3 conversion on a 991 carrera, complete conversion, not just a front bumper and take the cars to a meet and let the people decide who is the very best in the Porsche fabrication and conversion business. Talk is cheap. Beau wants you to be the judge, with your own eyes.
That is my experience with Wicked.
#34
06-11-2014, 12:56 PM
I love that I am such a significant part of your life and that I take up so much of your time in a day. 
#35
06-11-2014, 02:44 PM
Thanks for the compliment, it's a 991 Carrera S.
First off, when I originally searched online to see if anyone had the 991 GT3 body upgrade, the ONLY company that I found that did was Wicked. I called them first and spoke to Beau and he explained how they bought the 991 GT3 front bumper, rear bumper and rear wing and they were in the process of making molds off the original parts. He said that even though they had the parts, and after they made the molds, that those parts would not just bolt on to my car. He said that they would have to do a lot of research and development to figure out how to install 991 GT3 parts on to a 991 Carrera. He said it would take time, he said he had about 25 orders at the time, but he said to give him time to do all the R&D work to figure out how he would make everything fit. I wanted the GT3 look badly, but I understood what he was saying and he walked me through the process. So I placed my order for the front bumper first and I thought I would see how the finished product would come out, before I invested more money in the rear bumper and the wing.
When it took some time, he asked me to go to their factory, he said it was good I was in CA as most of his clients are either out of state or international. So I took a drive up to their factory in northern LA.
Beau came out and greeted me and escorted me into the shop area. I was very impressed. There was almost every model Porsche in his show room, including the new 991 Turbo S a client had sent over from New York to get carbon fiber accents done. There were a lot of international cars, as well. I must admit, I had my reservations about working with this company, just as many of you do after reading these posts, but when I saw the kind of cars in the showroom and the work they are doing, it gave me more confidence to work with them. He walked me over to a new 991 carrera they had bought just for the GT3 conversion project and showed me what they were doing. He explained every detail to me. He said that most of the people who make copies of bumpers, just make a copy and ship it out to the customer. He explained that they first put the GT3 bumper on the Carrera, and measure the points with tram gauge, and they take those measurements and build a metal back frame for the bumper called a jig, then he said that they modify the bumper to not only fit the 991 Carrera but so that the inner side of the GT3 bumper accommodated the original fender liner of the Carrera, so there is no gap. He said other shops don't even think about this, but a big gap in the fender liner will look very unappealing. Then he said he takes the Carrera radiator ducts and expands them, modifying them to fit the GT3 bumper, and he even used metal braces with that, so they do not warp in the mold. He does this because he said that Carrera radiator ducts will not fit a GT3 bumper once the bumper retainers are on. He said the other shops will never tell you any of these little details that make all the difference. Once he has the bumper looking and fitting like factory, he said he makes a final mold and a final part, which then he sends to his customers. I was one of the first ones to get it. Did I have to wait a while to get my bumper? Yes. Did I feel better with him explaining why it would take so long? Yes. Were they the very first company who had this bumper for sale? Yes.
When it was finally done, they asked me to come in for a test fitment, it took 2 hours, then I left. I returned after a week and they had it painted and ready to install. They did that in about 2 hours and I was overly pleased with my new GT3 bumper, it changed the entire look of the car. And he explained to me how some of his overseas customers were upset it was taking so long, but he said if he didn't do all the R&D to get every detail perfect, it wouldn't have taken that long and now that he has the molds, it takes about a week, but he said that once they get it and put it on their car, they will forget about the wait. And he was right, when I saw the bumper on my car, how long I waited didn't matter much. So I ordered the rear bumper and wing, as well.
I told Beau about some of these negative posts on 6-speed, he said he has been in the Porsche fabrication and conversion business for over 20 years and has literally tens of thousands of customers all around the world, he said only people with a complaint post on forums, all the people that love his work, either don't know about forums or don't take the time to post. This is what he said that really got me on his side: he said, he will challenge any company to do a 991 GT3 conversion on a 991 carrera, complete conversion, not just a front bumper and take the cars to a meet and let the people decide who is the very best in the Porsche fabrication and conversion business. Talk is cheap. Beau wants you to be the judge, with your own eyes.
That is my experience with Wicked.
First off, when I originally searched online to see if anyone had the 991 GT3 body upgrade, the ONLY company that I found that did was Wicked. I called them first and spoke to Beau and he explained how they bought the 991 GT3 front bumper, rear bumper and rear wing and they were in the process of making molds off the original parts. He said that even though they had the parts, and after they made the molds, that those parts would not just bolt on to my car. He said that they would have to do a lot of research and development to figure out how to install 991 GT3 parts on to a 991 Carrera. He said it would take time, he said he had about 25 orders at the time, but he said to give him time to do all the R&D work to figure out how he would make everything fit. I wanted the GT3 look badly, but I understood what he was saying and he walked me through the process. So I placed my order for the front bumper first and I thought I would see how the finished product would come out, before I invested more money in the rear bumper and the wing.
When it took some time, he asked me to go to their factory, he said it was good I was in CA as most of his clients are either out of state or international. So I took a drive up to their factory in northern LA.
Beau came out and greeted me and escorted me into the shop area. I was very impressed. There was almost every model Porsche in his show room, including the new 991 Turbo S a client had sent over from New York to get carbon fiber accents done. There were a lot of international cars, as well. I must admit, I had my reservations about working with this company, just as many of you do after reading these posts, but when I saw the kind of cars in the showroom and the work they are doing, it gave me more confidence to work with them. He walked me over to a new 991 carrera they had bought just for the GT3 conversion project and showed me what they were doing. He explained every detail to me. He said that most of the people who make copies of bumpers, just make a copy and ship it out to the customer. He explained that they first put the GT3 bumper on the Carrera, and measure the points with tram gauge, and they take those measurements and build a metal back frame for the bumper called a jig, then he said that they modify the bumper to not only fit the 991 Carrera but so that the inner side of the GT3 bumper accommodated the original fender liner of the Carrera, so there is no gap. He said other shops don't even think about this, but a big gap in the fender liner will look very unappealing. Then he said he takes the Carrera radiator ducts and expands them, modifying them to fit the GT3 bumper, and he even used metal braces with that, so they do not warp in the mold. He does this because he said that Carrera radiator ducts will not fit a GT3 bumper once the bumper retainers are on. He said the other shops will never tell you any of these little details that make all the difference. Once he has the bumper looking and fitting like factory, he said he makes a final mold and a final part, which then he sends to his customers. I was one of the first ones to get it. Did I have to wait a while to get my bumper? Yes. Did I feel better with him explaining why it would take so long? Yes. Were they the very first company who had this bumper for sale? Yes.
When it was finally done, they asked me to come in for a test fitment, it took 2 hours, then I left. I returned after a week and they had it painted and ready to install. They did that in about 2 hours and I was overly pleased with my new GT3 bumper, it changed the entire look of the car. And he explained to me how some of his overseas customers were upset it was taking so long, but he said if he didn't do all the R&D to get every detail perfect, it wouldn't have taken that long and now that he has the molds, it takes about a week, but he said that once they get it and put it on their car, they will forget about the wait. And he was right, when I saw the bumper on my car, how long I waited didn't matter much. So I ordered the rear bumper and wing, as well.
I told Beau about some of these negative posts on 6-speed, he said he has been in the Porsche fabrication and conversion business for over 20 years and has literally tens of thousands of customers all around the world, he said only people with a complaint post on forums, all the people that love his work, either don't know about forums or don't take the time to post. This is what he said that really got me on his side: he said, he will challenge any company to do a 991 GT3 conversion on a 991 carrera, complete conversion, not just a front bumper and take the cars to a meet and let the people decide who is the very best in the Porsche fabrication and conversion business. Talk is cheap. Beau wants you to be the judge, with your own eyes.
That is my experience with Wicked.
Thanks for the info Beau. I'll be sure to ask for you when I call one of those numbers listed in one of those URLs above.
#36
06-11-2014, 03:42 PM
#37
06-11-2014, 08:52 PM
Thanks for the compliment, it's a 991 Carrera S.
First off, when I originally searched online to see if anyone had the 991 GT3 body upgrade, the ONLY company that I found that did was Wicked. I called them first and spoke to Beau and he explained how they bought the 991 GT3 front bumper, rear bumper and rear wing and they were in the process of making molds off the original parts. He said that even though they had the parts, and after they made the molds, that those parts would not just bolt on to my car. He said that they would have to do a lot of research and development to figure out how to install 991 GT3 parts on to a 991 Carrera. He said it would take time, he said he had about 25 orders at the time, but he said to give him time to do all the R&D work to figure out how he would make everything fit. I wanted the GT3 look badly, but I understood what he was saying and he walked me through the process. So I placed my order for the front bumper first and I thought I would see how the finished product would come out, before I invested more money in the rear bumper and the wing.
When it took some time, he asked me to go to their factory, he said it was good I was in CA as most of his clients are either out of state or international. So I took a drive up to their factory in northern LA.
Beau came out and greeted me and escorted me into the shop area. I was very impressed. There was almost every model Porsche in his show room, including the new 991 Turbo S a client had sent over from New York to get carbon fiber accents done. There were a lot of international cars, as well. I must admit, I had my reservations about working with this company, just as many of you do after reading these posts, but when I saw the kind of cars in the showroom and the work they are doing, it gave me more confidence to work with them. He walked me over to a new 991 carrera they had bought just for the GT3 conversion project and showed me what they were doing. He explained every detail to me. He said that most of the people who make copies of bumpers, just make a copy and ship it out to the customer. He explained that they first put the GT3 bumper on the Carrera, and measure the points with tram gauge, and they take those measurements and build a metal back frame for the bumper called a jig, then he said that they modify the bumper to not only fit the 991 Carrera but so that the inner side of the GT3 bumper accommodated the original fender liner of the Carrera, so there is no gap. He said other shops don't even think about this, but a big gap in the fender liner will look very unappealing. Then he said he takes the Carrera radiator ducts and expands them, modifying them to fit the GT3 bumper, and he even used metal braces with that, so they do not warp in the mold. He does this because he said that Carrera radiator ducts will not fit a GT3 bumper once the bumper retainers are on. He said the other shops will never tell you any of these little details that make all the difference. Once he has the bumper looking and fitting like factory, he said he makes a final mold and a final part, which then he sends to his customers. I was one of the first ones to get it. Did I have to wait a while to get my bumper? Yes. Did I feel better with him explaining why it would take so long? Yes. Were they the very first company who had this bumper for sale? Yes.
When it was finally done, they asked me to come in for a test fitment, it took 2 hours, then I left. I returned after a week and they had it painted and ready to install. They did that in about 2 hours and I was overly pleased with my new GT3 bumper, it changed the entire look of the car. And he explained to me how some of his overseas customers were upset it was taking so long, but he said if he didn't do all the R&D to get every detail perfect, it wouldn't have taken that long and now that he has the molds, it takes about a week, but he said that once they get it and put it on their car, they will forget about the wait. And he was right, when I saw the bumper on my car, how long I waited didn't matter much. So I ordered the rear bumper and wing, as well.
I told Beau about some of these negative posts on 6-speed, he said he has been in the Porsche fabrication and conversion business for over 20 years and has literally tens of thousands of customers all around the world, he said only people with a complaint post on forums, all the people that love his work, either don't know about forums or don't take the time to post. This is what he said that really got me on his side: he said, he will challenge any company to do a 991 GT3 conversion on a 991 carrera, complete conversion, not just a front bumper and take the cars to a meet and let the people decide who is the very best in the Porsche fabrication and conversion business. Talk is cheap. Beau wants you to be the judge, with your own eyes.
That is my experience with Wicked.
First off, when I originally searched online to see if anyone had the 991 GT3 body upgrade, the ONLY company that I found that did was Wicked. I called them first and spoke to Beau and he explained how they bought the 991 GT3 front bumper, rear bumper and rear wing and they were in the process of making molds off the original parts. He said that even though they had the parts, and after they made the molds, that those parts would not just bolt on to my car. He said that they would have to do a lot of research and development to figure out how to install 991 GT3 parts on to a 991 Carrera. He said it would take time, he said he had about 25 orders at the time, but he said to give him time to do all the R&D work to figure out how he would make everything fit. I wanted the GT3 look badly, but I understood what he was saying and he walked me through the process. So I placed my order for the front bumper first and I thought I would see how the finished product would come out, before I invested more money in the rear bumper and the wing.
When it took some time, he asked me to go to their factory, he said it was good I was in CA as most of his clients are either out of state or international. So I took a drive up to their factory in northern LA.
Beau came out and greeted me and escorted me into the shop area. I was very impressed. There was almost every model Porsche in his show room, including the new 991 Turbo S a client had sent over from New York to get carbon fiber accents done. There were a lot of international cars, as well. I must admit, I had my reservations about working with this company, just as many of you do after reading these posts, but when I saw the kind of cars in the showroom and the work they are doing, it gave me more confidence to work with them. He walked me over to a new 991 carrera they had bought just for the GT3 conversion project and showed me what they were doing. He explained every detail to me. He said that most of the people who make copies of bumpers, just make a copy and ship it out to the customer. He explained that they first put the GT3 bumper on the Carrera, and measure the points with tram gauge, and they take those measurements and build a metal back frame for the bumper called a jig, then he said that they modify the bumper to not only fit the 991 Carrera but so that the inner side of the GT3 bumper accommodated the original fender liner of the Carrera, so there is no gap. He said other shops don't even think about this, but a big gap in the fender liner will look very unappealing. Then he said he takes the Carrera radiator ducts and expands them, modifying them to fit the GT3 bumper, and he even used metal braces with that, so they do not warp in the mold. He does this because he said that Carrera radiator ducts will not fit a GT3 bumper once the bumper retainers are on. He said the other shops will never tell you any of these little details that make all the difference. Once he has the bumper looking and fitting like factory, he said he makes a final mold and a final part, which then he sends to his customers. I was one of the first ones to get it. Did I have to wait a while to get my bumper? Yes. Did I feel better with him explaining why it would take so long? Yes. Were they the very first company who had this bumper for sale? Yes.
When it was finally done, they asked me to come in for a test fitment, it took 2 hours, then I left. I returned after a week and they had it painted and ready to install. They did that in about 2 hours and I was overly pleased with my new GT3 bumper, it changed the entire look of the car. And he explained to me how some of his overseas customers were upset it was taking so long, but he said if he didn't do all the R&D to get every detail perfect, it wouldn't have taken that long and now that he has the molds, it takes about a week, but he said that once they get it and put it on their car, they will forget about the wait. And he was right, when I saw the bumper on my car, how long I waited didn't matter much. So I ordered the rear bumper and wing, as well.
I told Beau about some of these negative posts on 6-speed, he said he has been in the Porsche fabrication and conversion business for over 20 years and has literally tens of thousands of customers all around the world, he said only people with a complaint post on forums, all the people that love his work, either don't know about forums or don't take the time to post. This is what he said that really got me on his side: he said, he will challenge any company to do a 991 GT3 conversion on a 991 carrera, complete conversion, not just a front bumper and take the cars to a meet and let the people decide who is the very best in the Porsche fabrication and conversion business. Talk is cheap. Beau wants you to be the judge, with your own eyes.
That is my experience with Wicked.
#38
06-11-2014, 11:43 PM
My personal experience with Wicked's product is nothing to rave about. Fitment is horrendous. Quality is horrendous. China made products are better than Wicked's.
#39
06-12-2014, 01:53 AM
It's none of your business why I join any forum, and I don't have anything to prove to any of you. I got my 991 GT3 bumper from Wicked and I loved the work they did on my car, so I am free to express that. I really don't care about suspicions. As if your opinion, or any one else that jumps on your old *** 996 band wagon, is of any significance.
#40
06-12-2014, 11:29 AM
It would appear that while this tread has been raging that Wicked Motor Works has become a vendor of this forum...there is no reason why a satisfied customer can't post in a thread critical of the company although the timing is a little suspicious and the user does share a common IP address with Wicked Motor Works and shall be banned for it...we don't like vendor shills or vendors that create additional identities to shill for themselves....caveat emptor guys until I can get them removed from this forum
#42
06-12-2014, 11:51 AM
It would appear that while this tread has been raging that Wicked Motor Works has become a vendor of this forum...there is no reason why a satisfied customer can't post in a thread critical of the company although the timing is a little suspicious and the user does share a common IP address with Wicked Motor Works and shall be banned for it...we don't like vendor shills or vendors that create additional identities to shill for themselves....caveat emptor guys until I can get them removed from this forum
#44
06-12-2014, 01:00 PM
Thanks, Chuck. I didn't appreciate the low ball comment in the quote below and glad you stopped the negativity. It's one thing to share your experiences and another to insult others. I had hoped to order a custom 2014 but as recent graduates, my husband and I had to start somewhere. There's also a good chance we may never custom order. If our children wish to attend my alma mater or closer to home in Princeton, then I'd rather pay for their education than buy a brand new Porsche turbo annually for 4 years (4 children
). I love my old but sexy a$$ 996.
). I love my old but sexy a$$ 996. Last edited by porschemama; 06-12-2014 at 01:09 PM.
