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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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"disaster" does not even begin to describe what has happened here. Very disappointing from a once well respected forum vendor...
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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it's been a year n a half on this. i wish i could get my money back so i could buy it right now through rhdjapan.com, at least they have it in stock.
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Ramy - What is going on with this group buy? Either send me the keys that I already paid for or refund my money. It's been over a month since you last posted the status of this group buy.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Yea, this is honestly rediculous. I either want my 3 keys or ALL of my money back. I will never ever do business again with Ramy. What a total joke.
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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do u still have black ones?

nevermind lol
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Hey guys,

Sorry for the short hiatus. Wasn't really a break; I was in the process of moving/relocating (https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?p=9324044). But we've been hard at work finishing the keys throughout this time.

This project is a bit more complex than was anticipated, hence the delays.
- We needed two types of tooling, one for plastic molding, and another for the metal part of the key. The tooling proved to be a VERY time consuming process.
- Today, the cutting die for the metal side was completed
- We're currently working on the back plastic side tooling.
- Once the tooling is complete, we can manufacture the keys in few days time.

I'll be sure to updated you guys soon once the tooling process is complete.

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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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good to hear.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Thanks for the update. and FINALLY returning pms.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Agreed, good to see this is moving forward. Thanks Ramy.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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And here we go again.... Two weeks and again no updates.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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this is actually moving faster than i thought?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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I was in Gainsville this past weekend. Good thing Ramy doesn't live there anymore.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by PDViper77
I was in Gainsville this past weekend. Good thing Ramy doesn't live there anymore.
gary called me last night, he wants your meth kit..... call him 314-791-2969
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Ramy,

What's up with this GB? Is it going to happen or not (quickly)?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PDViper77
I was in Gainsville this past weekend. Good thing Ramy doesn't live there anymore.
Phil, what were you planning to do, beat him up?

Originally Posted by Viking War Hammer
gary called me last night, he wants your meth kit..... call him 314-791-2969
Eric, posting personal info like that is against the forum rules. Using PMs would be a better choice.
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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Phil, what were you planning to do, beat him up?
No, get my keys or money. He doesn't respond to PMs. Seriously.
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Rapidly approaching another month with no updates... What a suprise. Funny thing is I joked about this in my response pm to Ramy and he assured me it would not happen again.
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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UPDATE!!!

So the keys are FINISHED! I thought I'd post up some pics of the keys. Middle (the dark, old used) key is the original. The other 2 are the new ones we just made. I'm going to grab the 2 sample keys (one of 'em is goin to you oo7arkman), will do some final quality control testing, then get the key orders crankin out!

As for "Rapidly approaching another month with no updates...," as I mentioned time & time again, I post up info/updates as soon as they're available. Not sure what you want me to post up when there are no worthwhile developments to share...

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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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they look good
Thanks for posting an update.
I think ppl would have like to have heard an update from you even if there was no news to report.

Good job!
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Old Jul 26, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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awsome, any pics of the black ones?
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by FD3S2005
awsome, any pics of the black ones?
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by FDNewbie
UPDATE!!!

As for "Rapidly approaching another month with no updates...," as I mentioned time & time again, I post up info/updates as soon as they're available. Not sure what you want me to post up when there are no worthwhile developments to share...

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Ramy
I think ppl would have like to have heard an update from you even if there was no news to report.

Good job!
Exactly, especially during a group buy that has been such a major disaster. Just a simple post like the last few is all that is really necessary and it is certainly not too much to ask. "Hey guys I know it has been a week (or two) but we are still trying to get the first ones knocked out, we ran into problems again" is nothing but a courtesy to your customers. I am really not sure why you have not figured this out. It is not that complicated of a business practice especially when you do not answer pm's or emails very regularly. In cases such as this one there are no meaningless updates.

I am sorry if I come off too upset. But I am extremely disappointed with how this whole group by has gone. I think that you personally are an honest, good and probably quite enjoyable to be around. However, your business practices need a very objective scrutinizing. This is a good example of how not to handle transactions in the future. I am sure you have lots of good ones as well, but it is the difficult and bad ones that will help separate good from bad businesses.

I am really just glad this is finally coming to an end. Please also include my original with the other key, it should no longer be needed since you have an extra copy.

-Noah-
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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So has my original shipped back to me yet?
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by oo7arkman
Exactly, especially during a group buy that has been such a major disaster. Just a simple post like the last few is all that is really necessary and it is certainly not too much to ask. "Hey guys I know it has been a week (or two) but we are still trying to get the first ones knocked out, we ran into problems again" is nothing but a courtesy to your customers. I am really not sure why you have not figured this out. It is not that complicated of a business practice especially when you do not answer pm's or emails very regularly. In cases such as this one there are no meaningless updates.

I am sorry if I come off too upset. But I am extremely disappointed with how this whole group by has gone. I think that you personally are an honest, good and probably quite enjoyable to be around. However, your business practices need a very objective scrutinizing. This is a good example of how not to handle transactions in the future. I am sure you have lots of good ones as well, but it is the difficult and bad ones that will help separate good from bad businesses.
I second this. Ignoring the GB thread is not the right thing to do.

Phil
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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two more weeks... keys are made, they shipped yet?
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