Potential Hall of Shame Addition - Hyper Audio

[Kevan]

Your bank has records of the cashiers checks. Ask a teller for copies (cheaper than your attorney's paralegal asking for copies...heh heh).

Do you have any type of receipt for the cash payments? ATM slips? Bank statements might work here.

Get a manila folder and put every scrap of paperwork regarding this in there. Take it all into the attorneys office on your first visit (saves more fees than multiple trips and them doing double research).

As far as the head unit: the manufacturer will make that decision for you. If there was fraud, it wasn't you who commited it. I wouldn't worry about this as much as the rest of the stuff, but be sure to include it on your list.

Chances of a $2000 head unit being faulty are pretty slim considering I wouldn't trust that shop with a AA battery.
Let me guess: he had to put 10 miles on the truck to find Panasonic's phone number?

 

[Azmal]

lol probably

 

[Azmal]

Well, this pic doesn't really show off the bad wireing that well. This is just my opinion, but shouldn't a professional installation shop do a cleaner job on wireing something like this? I mean, aside from the fact that you can see the ugly yellow/silver box with the hood closed in that crack (bad mounting location choice) its a pile of electrical tape and spliced wires (but again, this pic doesn't really show all of what I'm talking about, there's more behind the light) But at any rate, I'm going to get the Boomer fix it when I go up for some goodies.

 

[WAZZSUP]

But at any rate, I'm going to get the Boomer fix it when I go up for some goodies.

I had issues w/wiring as well.....one visit to X-Metal fixed it.

 

[Kevan]

THEY DRILLED INTO YOUR FRAME?!?!??!?!
These guys might end up owing you an entire new truck.

I can't wait for the pics of the electrical tape removed.

A pro wiring job would consist of correct length wires (no splices), color coded correctly (not all black), labeled correctly (at the ends), split-loom tubing (correctly sized depending on the amount of wires in it) and heat shrink on all connectors at the soldered ends. Electrical tape is for amateurs and testing.
Considering the amount of electronic gear going into your truck, a 2nd battery might not be a bad idea. Maybe it's just me, but I'd get matching batteries if I went that route.

That looks like a jr. high school kid did it.
On his lunch break.

 

[Azmal]

Ok good, thank you Kevan, I feel more justified for being irritated for their wiring too. And yeah they drilled my frame in more than one instance... Is there a professional opinion I could get that would hold up in court against drilling the frame?
Most of the employees working there were straight from Mexico and at the risk of sounding racist, I'm not sure their backs were dry. I don't know that they were all legal... But that'll be up to the INS when I ask them to look into it ; )

But damn what was I thinking. I seriously feel like such a dumbass for blowing off all the red flags and little warning lights and buzzers in my mind. ah well *shrug* live and learn, I'm still young.

 

[Kevan]

Any 5-star mechanic can testify about the frame for you. There are stamps or stickers along the frame that say "DO NOT DRILL OR WELD". Check along the main side rails.

If you get the time (and it runs), take the truck to a 5-star dealer. Ask about how many Vipers they service regularly. If it's less than 3, go to the next dealer on the list (check Dodge.com for ones in your area). When you find one you like, buddy-up with the mechanic and ask him/her for a complete/thorough list of what is wrong and what it would take to return the truck to stock. Get an estimate for necessary repairs too. This may cost you a few bucks ($20 ?), but you'll probably get it back after court...and you get to know a good/reliable mechanic in the process.

Also, if possible, take your entire order (all the custom stuff) to a reputable shop (who's work you've seen) and ask them for an estimate to do the custom job. Ask them what they think of the current wiring/install.

Take that big ol' pile of documents to your attorney.

I would save the INS bomb for later.

And to reverse any racist comments that might come: The trucks are MADE IN MEXICO!!!

 

[Azmal]

Yeah I hear ya, I've got all that good stuff on my to-do list but I still havn't talked to an attorney yet but I am having a trusted installer come look at my truck to give me some numbers on repair etc. He was one of the guys who wrote the rule book on audio competitions. And I'm saving all my bombs till I get proper legal advice. This forum is the only place I've gone public with it (and the old forum) But if the lawyer says go for it, I'll be more than happy to for foward with an all out nuclear assault.

 

[Azmal]

Ok... so basically, it's not possible to sue from TN. Thats sad but I'm not giving up, in fact I'm quite encouraged. I have posted on Houston-Imports.com and I'm getting all sorts of feedback. I may have a chance in court.... just sucks without paperwork. And sucks trying to find a Texas lawyer when I'm out of Texas. Didn't help that today was a holiday. Maybe some more luck tomorow.

But I sent the following email to the manager.

Hey Ralph maybe you should see this:
http://www.houston-imports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=359407

And within an hour people took it upon themselves to spread it to other places such as:
http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2655027&posted=1
http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1581518#post1581518
http://forum.soundpressure.com/showthread.php?p=52542

You may remember the original thread that you’ve mentioned before that got you some attention:
http://www.houston-imports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=321986

This is where I first started going public and I thought you may still come through:
http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6333

And shortly after I posted here as well:
http://www.srt10forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12657

This is only the beginning.
It’s not entirely too late to take care of business.

Regards,
Samuel

 

[Kevan]

SAM!!!!!!

I thought we agreed that you were not going to talk to the guy again!?!?!?!??!?!?!

DO NOT GIVE THEM INFORMATION! You are wrecking your case by doing so.

I know you want your money back or at least some kind of resolution, but if you keep giving them stuff like this, they'll hammer you right back.

STOP TALKING TO RALPH!!!
No email, no phone calls....NOTHING.
He's the bad guy now. We don't talk to bad guys. We only talk to attorneys in Texas.

 

[HaulinAsp]

Ok... so basically, it's not possible to sue from TN. Thats sad but I'm not giving up, in fact I'm quite encouraged. I have posted on Houston-Imports.com and I'm getting all sorts of feedback. I may have a chance in court.... just sucks without paperwork. And sucks trying to find a Texas lawyer when I'm out of Texas. Didn't help that today was a holiday. Maybe some more luck tomorow.

But I sent the following email to the manager.

Hey Ralph maybe you should see this:
http://www.houston-imports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=359407

And within an hour people took it upon themselves to spread it to other places such as:
http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2655027&posted=1
http://www.dodgetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1581518#post1581518
http://forum.soundpressure.com/showthread.php?p=52542

You may remember the original thread that you’ve mentioned before that got you some attention:
http://www.houston-imports.com/forums/showthread.php?t=321986

This is where I first started going public and I thought you may still come through:
http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6333

And shortly after I posted here as well:
http://www.srt10forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12657

This is only the beginning.
It’s not entirely too late to take care of business.

Regards,
Samuel

WTF are you still trying to communicate with this hack ? ? ? ?

all your doing is helping him build up his defense by feeding him.... Cut out the communication, if he wants to make this right he will contact you....

But by handing him a map of all your rantings it just helps him weasel out of his shops bad commitment to complete the job as you paid for.


If you want to get anywhere stop talking to Ralph, he knows how to contact you if he wants to make this right.....

 

[Azmal]

Yikes, alright now I feel dumb. I guess in my head I thought maybe he'd rather take care of business rather than see his business go down the toilet. But the first time my friend posted anything (even without pics) he found out about it the next day, so I also figured it wouldn't hurt to expedite the process. But I do understand what your saying, now that it's been rammed down my throat. lol I can almost see you guys sitting at home and wanting to reach through the screen to slap me, I feel the vibes, heh I think I'll go put my foot in my mouth now.

 

[HaulinAsp]

LOL Sorry for being so gruff.. But now I can see the point was taken.

 

[Azmal]

Man where's that Undo Button in real life when ya need it huh? Ctrl+Z damnit... Do you think I blew my case? I mean, they would have found all of it anyway if their lawyer did a google search right? Or had some hyper groupies that told them the links? I mean, that was my logic for ignoring the little voice inside my head... heh

 

[Kevan]

Sam- New rule: No posting, emailing, or talking to ANYONE about this except to an attorney. That includes us on the forum (PM's and emails are fine)
Okay? Good.

I hope to see no more updates here until your attorney tells you it's okay to post.

Now, go get that attorney!
(Close this window)

 

[Azmal]

Well today I was told it was fine by an attorney who's a friend but he can't represent me because he's in a different state so yeah, I'm still having no luck finding a lawyer, I may just have to drive down and walk in with some cash in hand at some firm.

 

[noid]

Your alot nicer than I am. What is it with SRT shops in Texas?

 

[SRT-10 OF SWEDEN]

Hello friends.
I feel sorry for you.I am an bodyshop owner in SWEDEN. And if i our any of my guys working for me had done that relly shity jobb.We would be out of work.Good luck getting if fixt.

 

[Azmal]

Thanks. I still don't have anything positve to report at the moment. But I'm still working on getting something done.

 

[Hotrodmike]

Your alot nicer than I am. What is it with SRT shops in Texas?

I resent that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not all Texas shops suck ..........I DON'T
It was a Stereo shop any way .I am also sure you can find bad workmanship any where in the world and thats easy ,finding the good ones is hard . That is why I tell people to check out where they drop thier ride off before hand . I tell ppl to check me out and everyone else b4 they make a choice . I mean sheesh guys would you walk into a hosp and just ask the first guy in scrubs to remove your kidney ?????. Would ya hire a home builder you had never seen any thing he build ,,, no way so dont do it with your ride either .
Have A Kind Day
Mike