SubyDude WTF??!?!?!

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:15 pm

I've been having a heck of a time with my last order from SubyDude.

SubyDude has a special package deal with Electrical boost and oil pressure gauge and the Autometer dual gauge bezel. Friday (7/14) I called to see if I could get the same deal but with a mechanical boost gauge. the guy said sure, but they were out of stock on the mech. boost. he offered to call their supplier to find out when they would get more in. after about 4 minutes on hold he came back and said they would be in stock on Monday, Tuesday at the latest (7/17-18 ). good deal, I thought.

on Monday (7/24) I called to ask about my order. I had a receipt but no shipping/tracking info all week long??? the salesman said that the mech. boost was out of stock. he asked from my number and said he would contact their supplier and call be back with a ship date within an hour. he never called back.

on Tuesday (7/25) I got my credit card statement and they had charged me for the entire $345 amount, but I still had no idea of a ship date. when I called I was put on hold for 10 minutes, then when I asked about my order the latest guy said "we're out of stock on the mechanical boost gauges."

really? you don't say? when I explained the entire situation to the guy he said "you have to pay for an order when you place it." I explained that when he received an order he has to ship it. he said he would refund my shipping charge (all $9 of it) for my trouble, asked for my number and said he would call back with a ship date.

I'm still waiting for somebody, ANYBODY, from SubyDude to call back...

zaxrex · Post by **zaxrex** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:22 pm

Run over to speed unlimited and pick up a boost gauge. Have SD remove that infamous out of stock gauge at retail price credit.

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:23 pm

Wow, that really sucks. Sorry to hear of your troubles. When I ordered my first set of Rotas and tires, it was great service and fast shipping.

I would definitely post this over on Nabisco if you haven't already. I no subydude is pretty good about check those threads...especially in the vendor forsale thread of their own

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:30 pm

going to post on NASIOC tonight after I call them. again.

i'll check out speed unlimited.

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:40 pm

You've seen this, right?

ProSport 52mm Amber/White Gauge Bundle

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:32 pm

yeah, but I don't like those gauges or that housing.

THIS was the package I was looking at, except with the mechanical boost vice electric. they gave me a good price, if they'd bother to ship it (or let me know when they might ship it...)

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 6:46 pm

I was going to buy the Omori gauges as well, but gave up after much of what you are going through. I think the Omori Mech Boost Guage is a bit of a chimera and I could never find one, so I went with the VDO mech boost and EGT set-up I have now. They look very similar to the stock gauges and come with white, green and red color lamp colors.

I got my set-up from here: www.egauges.com
I got the VDO Vision series. The mech boost gauge goes for $30 and the EGT with probe goes for $121

They also have the auto meter 2 gauge bezel for $70
http://www.egauges.com/vdo_acce.asp?Sub ... ster_Bezel

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 10:28 pm

forgot to call tonight, going to call tomorrow and just cancel the damn order. they've promised THREE TIMES to call back and haven't called back once.

going to call tomorrow, and then post the entire story on nabisco.

I'll have a look at those gauges too. thanks Darrin.

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:59 am

I think the VDO gauges are about as "stock" looking it gets.
You can take a look at my set-up next thursday and see what you think.
Or sooner, if you are looking to make a decision before then.
It's hard to beat the price.

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:03 am

I may switch my order to this IF they're in stock that is...

I definitely want to check out your gauge setup, maybe Sunday?

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:10 am

I'm down for sunday. We'll see how many of us show.
Remember, I'm the cheap guy in the club. If you know I've done something, you can be sure I did it the least expensive way possible.

Post by **Sabre** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 12:20 pm

I don't know about that, you and Zak might be in a tie....

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:36 pm

Actually, Zak and I coordinate on "How to Mod on the Cheap!"
It's a bi-monthly how-to for low-budget high-performance modification.

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:48 pm

I'm all about cost/benefit analysis. I'll spend money when the situation warrants, but I'll go cheap when ever possible. a penny saved is a penny I can put toward a set of Tien coilovers.

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 2:57 pm

If you want to try my set-up your welcome to give it a spin.
I didn't go as cheap as I would have liked, but I'm very pleased with the results. I'm almost afraid to try it at level 3 or 4.

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:23 pm

UPDATE: called back for a third time today. I got the guy who originally took my order and explained what had happened. when he checked the inventory again, they were still out of stock. I asked to change my order to the single pod an 45mm gauge. not only did he discount the price from $160 to $145, but he threw in free overnight shipping (and 2 apologies).

my faith is restored. sort of. from now on I'll ask for SubyDude personally...