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Originally posted by Matt Fresh
All the guys from By Design left and opened their own business.
looks like you are right, but I am not going to back down from my opinion of tiptronic. I am not going to let a small group of 6speeders make me admit that I am wrong b/c I feel the way I do. If anyone on here was to put themselves in my shoes, backed into a corner with everyone attacking your opinion, you might feel defensive too. Maybe I reacted somewhat immature, and lost my temper and poise... there is no more point to argue. I guess I have become a notorious, E-celeb!
All the guys from By Design left and opened their own business.
looks like you are right, but I am not going to back down from my opinion of tiptronic. I am not going to let a small group of 6speeders make me admit that I am wrong b/c I feel the way I do. If anyone on here was to put themselves in my shoes, backed into a corner with everyone attacking your opinion, you might feel defensive too. Maybe I reacted somewhat immature, and lost my temper and poise... there is no more point to argue. I guess I have become a notorious, E-celeb!
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Originally posted by Matt Fresh
looks like you are right, but I am not going to back down from my opinion of tiptronic. I am not going to let a small group of 6speeders make me admit that I am wrong b/c I feel the way I do. If anyone on here was to put themselves in my shoes, backed into a corner with everyone attacking your opinion, you might feel defensive too. Maybe I reacted somewhat immature, and lost my temper and poise... there is no more point to argue. I guess I have become a notorious, E-celeb!
looks like you are right, but I am not going to back down from my opinion of tiptronic. I am not going to let a small group of 6speeders make me admit that I am wrong b/c I feel the way I do. If anyone on here was to put themselves in my shoes, backed into a corner with everyone attacking your opinion, you might feel defensive too. Maybe I reacted somewhat immature, and lost my temper and poise... there is no more point to argue. I guess I have become a notorious, E-celeb!
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Originally posted by Darren
Who left bydesign to start there own biz Matt ?
Who left bydesign to start there own biz Matt ?
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Originally posted by Darren
Speed Gallery is actually a sponsor now - just waiting on a banner from them
Speed Gallery is actually a sponsor now - just waiting on a banner from them
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Originally posted by Darren
Who left bydesign to start there own biz Matt ?
Who left bydesign to start there own biz Matt ?
matt - meridian
daniel - meridian
dan - speed gallery
virgil - speed gallery
alan - speed gallery
entire garage staff - speed gallery
sam - new industry
all of whom are stand up guys just going on to do different things.
as for Dan and his shop, it speaks for itself, he is a stand up guy who really doesn't care what people do to their cars as long as it supports his love for racing and family. he is always honest and caters to indivdual needs, as some are blingers, some are tuners, some are cheap and some are just stuck somewhere in between. what i truely like about him is that he tries to educate the buyer for what they are trying to accomplish instead of just selling goods that he makes the highest margins on. oh and the best is, he never talks **** about any product, tuner or racer.
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Originally posted by Don Relentless
as for Dan and his shop, it speaks for itself, he is a stand up guy who really doesn't care what people do to their cars as long as it supports his love for racing and family. he is always honest and caters to indivdual needs, as some are blingers, some are tuners, some are cheap and some are just stuck somewhere in between. what i truely like about him is that he tries to educate the buyer for what they are trying to accomplish instead of just selling goods that he makes the highest margins on. oh and the best is, he never talks **** about any product, tuner or racer.
as for Dan and his shop, it speaks for itself, he is a stand up guy who really doesn't care what people do to their cars as long as it supports his love for racing and family. he is always honest and caters to indivdual needs, as some are blingers, some are tuners, some are cheap and some are just stuck somewhere in between. what i truely like about him is that he tries to educate the buyer for what they are trying to accomplish instead of just selling goods that he makes the highest margins on. oh and the best is, he never talks **** about any product, tuner or racer.
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Originally posted by sharkster
I'm a part-owner and glorified grease-monkey
I'm a part-owner and glorified grease-monkey
I'm actually planning on doing something similar down here in LA, as I'm winding down/retiring from the law practice.
Originally posted by Jack(LA)
My heartiest congratulations!
I'm actually planning on doing something similar down here in LA, as I'm winding down/retiring from the law practice.
My heartiest congratulations!
I'm actually planning on doing something similar down here in LA, as I'm winding down/retiring from the law practice.
Winding down from law
Darn where am I going to go for my 150mph+ speeding tickets now lol...Seriously good luck in that new field too! I'm sure you're going to be great at it.
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Originally posted by limitup
That is the funniest thing I've read all day.
That is the funniest thing I've read all day.
But here's my $.02.
On this board, how many potential customers do you think a BMW sales person would have? 10? 20?
All it would take is courteous, knowledgeable posting and I would guess he could have a shot at several new deals. But I would bet now he's ruining his rep and even people not on this board won't go to him now just from word of mouth.
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Originally posted by Scott in H-town
You noticed it too... it got a good laugh out of me too, but I am staying silent on this one.
But here's my $.02.
On this board, how many potential customers do you think a BMW sales person would have? 10? 20?
All it would take is courteous, knowledgeable posting and I would guess he could have a shot at several new deals. But I would bet now he's ruining his rep and even people not on this board won't go to him now just from word of mouth.
You noticed it too... it got a good laugh out of me too, but I am staying silent on this one.
But here's my $.02.
On this board, how many potential customers do you think a BMW sales person would have? 10? 20?
All it would take is courteous, knowledgeable posting and I would guess he could have a shot at several new deals. But I would bet now he's ruining his rep and even people not on this board won't go to him now just from word of mouth.
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Originally posted by Matt Fresh
yeah, its killing my income... in fact I was thinking of trading in my 996TT this weekend b/c I cant afford it anymore.
yeah, its killing my income... in fact I was thinking of trading in my 996TT this weekend b/c I cant afford it anymore.
I never said it's killing your income, but it's definitely not helping it.
The opportunity cost is something you'll never know, but it's possilbe that you ruined a chance to get a lot of additional business.
Oh well...