My Corsa System Delayed (Rant)
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My Corsa System Delayed (Rant)
I ordered a Corsas cat back system from Mid America last Saturday. I complained about the price increase, so they gave me free shipping. They shipped two boxes on Monday.
One box containing the mufflers arrived today. The box containing the pipes and other hardware arrived in Dallas (200 miles away) yesterday. It arrived in Denver at 2:15pm today. I called Fedex and they said it was human error. Sorry, theyll have it to me on Monday. I asked if they could re-route it and send it air, since it was their error. They responded that it was already on a truck and they couldnt do anything about it. I had help lined up to install it on Saturday. Grrrrrrr!!!!!!
I called Mid America to see if they could help. They couldnt but offered to refund my shipping cost. When she realised that I hadnt paid shipping, she offered me a $25 gift certicate. At least that helps to ease the pain a little bit.
One box containing the mufflers arrived today. The box containing the pipes and other hardware arrived in Dallas (200 miles away) yesterday. It arrived in Denver at 2:15pm today. I called Fedex and they said it was human error. Sorry, theyll have it to me on Monday. I asked if they could re-route it and send it air, since it was their error. They responded that it was already on a truck and they couldnt do anything about it. I had help lined up to install it on Saturday. Grrrrrrr!!!!!!
I called Mid America to see if they could help. They couldnt but offered to refund my shipping cost. When she realised that I hadnt paid shipping, she offered me a $25 gift certicate. At least that helps to ease the pain a little bit.
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Well that was nice of Mid A since it wasn't even their fault. I've had the shippers mis-route something before causing a long delay. It pisses me off too, especially since they're not interested in busting their *** to get it to you in the absolute quickest way once they realize their mistake. Justified rant! 
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Originally Posted by longhorn_C4
I had help lined up to install it on Saturday. Grrrrrrr!!!!!!
Mine were used, so I had some difficulty getting them on because the tube ends had sprung back into the clamped position. The job took some extra time because I had to go find a tool to spread them back apart, and make a trip to buy a new O2 sensor.
It would have been more fun to have someone else around, though.
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FedEx is cheaper, but their internal controls suck.
I had a problem with my LTCC module last summer and had to send it off to Bob for repair. He FedEx'd it back for a Saturday delivery. Well... They don't do saturday delivery in my old town! But they could deliver it to the nearest FedEx terminal for pickup... that happened to be in Dover, 3 miles away. But did they know that Dover and Wyoming were that close? NO. Morons.
I got the module on Monday...
I had a problem with my LTCC module last summer and had to send it off to Bob for repair. He FedEx'd it back for a Saturday delivery. Well... They don't do saturday delivery in my old town! But they could deliver it to the nearest FedEx terminal for pickup... that happened to be in Dover, 3 miles away. But did they know that Dover and Wyoming were that close? NO. Morons.
I got the module on Monday...
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Originally Posted by longhorn_C4
I ordered a Corsas cat back system from Mid America last Saturday. I complained about the price increase, so they gave me free shipping. They shipped two boxes on Monday.
One box containing the mufflers arrived today. The box containing the pipes and other hardware arrived in Dallas (200 miles away) yesterday. It arrived in Denver at 2:15pm today. I called Fedex and they said it was human error. Sorry, theyll have it to me on Monday. I asked if they could re-route it and send it air, since it was their error. They responded that it was already on a truck and they couldnt do anything about it. I had help lined up to install it on Saturday. Grrrrrrr!!!!!!
I called Mid America to see if they could help. They couldnt but offered to refund my shipping cost. When she realised that I hadnt paid shipping, she offered me a $25 gift certicate. At least that helps to ease the pain a little bit.
One box containing the mufflers arrived today. The box containing the pipes and other hardware arrived in Dallas (200 miles away) yesterday. It arrived in Denver at 2:15pm today. I called Fedex and they said it was human error. Sorry, theyll have it to me on Monday. I asked if they could re-route it and send it air, since it was their error. They responded that it was already on a truck and they couldnt do anything about it. I had help lined up to install it on Saturday. Grrrrrrr!!!!!!
I called Mid America to see if they could help. They couldnt but offered to refund my shipping cost. When she realised that I hadnt paid shipping, she offered me a $25 gift certicate. At least that helps to ease the pain a little bit.
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Originally Posted by bigdreams65
I ordered mine Saturday and received it all today.. luckey I guess. But I had to pay for shipping. I asked why the price increase and they said the Catalog was old. I just received it the week before. anyway I got the exhaust. Now need it to stop snowing so I can put it on.. the waiting is going to kill me..
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Well look at it this way. The build up and anticipation will be higher when you turn the key and here those mothers fire for the first time. See if your installer will start it for you wile your at the back of the car. 
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Originally Posted by redvette6spd
Well look at it this way. The build up and anticipation will be higher when you turn the key and here those mothers fire for the first time. See if your installer will start it for you wile your at the back of the car.
They'll be here soon enough Larry.. And look on the bright side, unlike me, you get to hear them some place OTHER THAN YOUR GARAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by VetteNoob
Looks like I will be cutting my toenails on Saturday since it looks like rain anyways.....
Oh well...maybe we will be able to do both exhausts in 1 day!
Oh well...maybe we will be able to do both exhausts in 1 day!
VetteNoob is buying my current exhaust. Its actually a very nice exhaust, just a little bit loud and irritating for my wife. Call my crazy, but I like my wife to like my car and enjoy riding in it with me.
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Originally Posted by longhorn_C4
Yup. Oh well. We can install two exhausts in one day.
VetteNoob is buying my current exhaust. Its actually a very nice exhaust, just a little bit loud and irritating for my wife. Call my crazy, but I like my wife to like my car and enjoy riding in it with me.
VetteNoob is buying my current exhaust. Its actually a very nice exhaust, just a little bit loud and irritating for my wife. Call my crazy, but I like my wife to like my car and enjoy riding in it with me.
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Originally Posted by teebee1994
I don't call that crazy, I love to have my wife like riding with me too. But I do wish I could afford a Corsa, perhaps someday. Sound clips when you get her done would be really nice.
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From: San Jose Pat Tillman - American Hero
That's awful nice of MA to offer you concessions, though. That just goes to show what kind of company they are...one that I definitely will continue to do business with!
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Originally Posted by Atok
Price increase?? What are they selling for now? The last I checked their web page I think it was $900.
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Originally Posted by VetteNoob
I think my wife will actually like the change to Magnaflows from my Flowmasters. It will probably be a little quieter to boot.
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Originally Posted by Perfusion
That's awful nice of MA to offer you concessions, though. That just goes to show what kind of company they are...one that I definitely will continue to do business with!
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Originally Posted by AGENT 86
Well it looks like it will be a happy ending for you and Noob. Both getting something you want and pleasing the ladies at the same time
