Duntov Motor Company?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 943
Likes: 73
Hmm...
Based on this website, seems many have drank the tracdog coolaid "marketing". This may be warranted, maybe not. I don't know either way. I do know that he and I had a phone conversation today and he offered up some solid info. Something he did not have to do and I appreciate it.
Not sure I am drinking the coolaid yet, but we will see. So as far as a hint, I would have to say no, I don't get it. I am fairly new to this website still, but best I can tell, the marketing on this website is pretty one sided to really a couple of individuals, (three if you include Ford on the cover). So far I can say I have appreciated both of the individuals thoughts.
So thank you to both.
Based on this website, seems many have drank the tracdog coolaid "marketing". This may be warranted, maybe not. I don't know either way. I do know that he and I had a phone conversation today and he offered up some solid info. Something he did not have to do and I appreciate it.
Not sure I am drinking the coolaid yet, but we will see. So as far as a hint, I would have to say no, I don't get it. I am fairly new to this website still, but best I can tell, the marketing on this website is pretty one sided to really a couple of individuals, (three if you include Ford on the cover). So far I can say I have appreciated both of the individuals thoughts.
So thank you to both.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 6,240
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From: Watkinsville, GA and Glen Cove, NY
You are new here. I, on the other hand have been here since 2001. You see a lot of things in that time, and hundreds of posts and experiences from other members. All of my recommendations are based on this. Cool Aid, no. Knowledge, a wholly satisfied customer base, yes. Fifteen + years here, and other forums, you get a good feel for who you can trust, solely based on my own, and other members experiences. Take it for what it's worth.
Bill
Bill
Last edited by 69ttop502; Sep 7, 2016 at 10:42 AM.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,995
Likes: 110
From: Garland Texas
I've got to get out more. Never heard the term "Cool-aid marketing".
But I'm sure it involves selling something. Me?, I'm giving it away. 40 years of experience, to anyone that asks for it. I get equal pleasure whether it's a large corporation, a repair shop, or someone that has a question at 11pm on a Sunday night. I don't know of anyone else that will answer their phone 24 hours a day just to help someone.
If I recommend not using a company I have a pretty good reason. Reasons I am not allowed to talk about on a open forum such as this one. Kill the messenger, so to speak. Many people here know exactly what I am talking about.
I'm not selling anything or promoting anything. I don't tell people what to do. I just explain all the facts and let them decide for themselves.
Mike
But I'm sure it involves selling something. Me?, I'm giving it away. 40 years of experience, to anyone that asks for it. I get equal pleasure whether it's a large corporation, a repair shop, or someone that has a question at 11pm on a Sunday night. I don't know of anyone else that will answer their phone 24 hours a day just to help someone.
If I recommend not using a company I have a pretty good reason. Reasons I am not allowed to talk about on a open forum such as this one. Kill the messenger, so to speak. Many people here know exactly what I am talking about.
I'm not selling anything or promoting anything. I don't tell people what to do. I just explain all the facts and let them decide for themselves.
Mike
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 9,702
Likes: 3,472
From: Akron Ohio
2025 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
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My friend owns Mongoose Motorsports and legally bought all the molds for the Grand Sport and GTP from GM. Duntov tried to sue them thinking Mongoose was trying to copy their Grand Sports. Like Tracdogg said, Mongoose is officially licensed by GM. Long story short, I will never buy anything to support Duntov because of the way they treated my friend.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2008
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2022 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Marketing
Hmm...
Based on this website, seems many have drank the tracdog coolaid "marketing". This may be warranted, maybe not. I don't know either way. I do know that he and I had a phone conversation today and he offered up some solid info. Something he did not have to do and I appreciate it.
Not sure I am drinking the coolaid yet, but we will see. So as far as a hint, I would have to say no, I don't get it. I am fairly new to this website still, but best I can tell, the marketing on this website is pretty one sided to really a couple of individuals, (three if you include Ford on the cover). So far I can say I have appreciated both of the individuals thoughts.
So thank you to both.
Based on this website, seems many have drank the tracdog coolaid "marketing". This may be warranted, maybe not. I don't know either way. I do know that he and I had a phone conversation today and he offered up some solid info. Something he did not have to do and I appreciate it.
Not sure I am drinking the coolaid yet, but we will see. So as far as a hint, I would have to say no, I don't get it. I am fairly new to this website still, but best I can tell, the marketing on this website is pretty one sided to really a couple of individuals, (three if you include Ford on the cover). So far I can say I have appreciated both of the individuals thoughts.
So thank you to both.
Last edited by Shovels and Vettes; Sep 7, 2016 at 05:31 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 3,181
Likes: 732
From: Texas City, TX Texas
I wish there were more folks with your ethic. Always willing to help. Hell, I'd pay more just to do business with a stand up guy such as yourself. Can't put a price on good service.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,225
Likes: 44
From: Penticton B.C. Canada
There are lots of vendors out there without reason to be concerned about using them so why take the chance? I had experiences with Duntov. I was using them for a while, bought a diff assembly from them spndles, bushings etc. Good web site, I liked dealing with Alan, until a couple of years later my diff started to fail. Stub axles wore out. By then there was something weird going on there, can't talk to Alan, they won't return warranty discussion emails. Say they use Lonestar stub yokes - mine were not. Talked to Alans brother - he says stub yokes should only last 50k miles[?!]. Talked to Ken McCormick of Lonestar - "Warranty on the reman stub axles is a lifetime warranty but service life should be 20 or more years and the same on the new ones. Hope this helps". So they sent my stub yokes for 1/2 price [I get no labor]. If I sent the old ones back they 'may' refund the balance, but after seeing some others have trouble receiving agreed credit I chose to cut my losses and not pay to ship them back.
Too bad ...
They won't get any more of my money.
Too bad ...
They won't get any more of my money.
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