Thunder Racing
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From: Montpelier, VA USA
Not to knock thunderracing (i havn't used them yet so I can't compare) but check prices at Internet racers supply (www.racenet.net) They have pretty good prices.. I havn't had any problems with them in my couple orders and they usually shipped right away.
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From: Jackson, NJ, USA
Originally posted by RicocheT
Not to knock thunderracing (i havn't used them yet so I can't compare) but check prices at Internet racers supply (www.racenet.net) They have pretty good prices.. I havn't had any problems with them in my couple orders and they usually shipped right away.
Not to knock thunderracing (i havn't used them yet so I can't compare) but check prices at Internet racers supply (www.racenet.net) They have pretty good prices.. I havn't had any problems with them in my couple orders and they usually shipped right away.
IRS has descent prices, HOWEVER they have the WORST shipping and backordering policy EVER. Took me like 4 MONTHS to get my nitrous kit...............
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Joined: Jan 2003
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From: South Holland,IL
I orderd my TC,shift kit,trans cooler and trans pan on moday afternoon.I got my TC on thursday and everything else on wednesday.Pretty fast shipping IMO,one problem though,my trans pan gasket was cut/ripped and now I have one long peice.It's probabley B&M's fault,but I called and they said they would mail me one right away.Trans go video installation rocks,I plan on putting a tv and vcr in the garage when I do it.If you buy a B&M pan,plan on getting the filter/gasket yourself...
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Joined: Aug 1998
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From: houston, tx
I've done a lot of business both with Thunder Racing and Racenet and will recommend both. Some items I dont mind mail ordering, while others, I'd like to pickup in person (Racenet is only a few blocks away, while Thunder will UPS ground next day to Houston). Both have done me rather well with price and service.
I can't see how anyone can blame Racenet for a manufacture's backorders though. In most cases the (relatively) small vendors have no control over manufactures stock, shipping schedules, or manufacturing dates. Typically, the larger the manufacturer (and the more of the market share they have), the less likely they are to work with the vendors schedules. At least that's they way it seems to work in my line of business, and I assume it's the same way with aftermarket auto parts.
I can't see how anyone can blame Racenet for a manufacture's backorders though. In most cases the (relatively) small vendors have no control over manufactures stock, shipping schedules, or manufacturing dates. Typically, the larger the manufacturer (and the more of the market share they have), the less likely they are to work with the vendors schedules. At least that's they way it seems to work in my line of business, and I assume it's the same way with aftermarket auto parts.
Last edited by speedmiser; May 9, 2003 at 01:25 PM.
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From: Denver
Im the only person thats had a bad run in with them. They would not re-turn a part and took it from my deb card anyway. They said i used the part
. What ever though, use a credit card.. That way if they shaft you just cancel charges.
If Summit has what i want i order from them (they have no tec support total idiots work there)!!!If not http://tbyrne.com very cool, and have never mixed a order.
. What ever though, use a credit card.. That way if they shaft you just cancel charges.If Summit has what i want i order from them (they have no tec support total idiots work there)!!!If not http://tbyrne.com very cool, and have never mixed a order.
Last edited by 94SLUG; May 9, 2003 at 02:28 PM.
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From: houston, tx
I had problems with Tbyrne a few months back. I tried to place an order and have it sent UPS red, but just got the run around when it wasnt placed. No one returned my calls or emails for about a week. I expected better service, since I'd previously ordered a strange 12 bolt a few years ago. Instead, the prevailing attitude was that they had plenty of other customers and I didnt matter to them. That's ok, cause there are plently of other shops as well.
