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06-30-2003, 03:33 PM

Cumalot

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got a surprise in the mail today

Today the mailman delivered something interesting to me. It was a Frankecar intake with the Apexi filter. I did order one a few months ago, but asked for a refund because I changed my mind and because I knew there would be a backorder for the Apexi filter. It took awhile, but eventually, Steve did refund the money. So I was surprised that I got this today. Why I still got it is beyond me.

I know I could easily just keep quiet and keep the intake. Or I could just sell the intake off and make some money. However, first of all, I'm not that type of person. I'm not the type that would take advantage of someone, even if it's their mistake. I know I wouldn't want that happen to me if I make a similar mistake. Secondly, I'm slowly getting out of the modding business. I don't want to install this on my car anyway. Besides, my hacked stock air box isn't too bad. I'm in the process of getting a 5th gen muffler to quiet things down a bit. Currently, I have an Apexi WS exhaust. It's quiet already, but I want it as close to stock as possible now.

I'm certain that I got the refund and Frankencar didn't charge me for another intake. I doubled checked my Paypal account just to be certain. So, Steve if you read this, or if someone could pass this onto him for me, I'm going to return the intake to you as soon as I can.

06-30-2003, 03:40 PM

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That's very honest of you.

06-30-2003, 03:43 PM

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That's very respectable.

06-30-2003, 03:46 PM

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06-30-2003, 03:50 PM

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what an orger, your a role model. thanks for being a human being and being considerate of others. when i see you can i shake your hand

ok are you gonna give it back or are you gonna sell it and send him the money. cant wait to see what you deicide to do.

06-30-2003, 03:57 PM

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I was going to ask that, were you sure you got your return credit? You seem positive that you did.

I vote MOTH

06-30-2003, 04:05 PM

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have a cookie

06-30-2003, 04:12 PM

Cumalot

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Yes I'm sure I got the refund.

06-30-2003, 04:41 PM

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To bad you didnt receive some clear/reds then you could send them to me

06-30-2003, 05:22 PM

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what about the $100 you owe me for the rims i sold you last year

06-30-2003, 05:30 PM

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Re: got a surprise in the mail today

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Originally posted by Cumalot
Today the mailman delivered something interesting to me. It was a Frankecar intake with the Apexi filter. I did order one a few months ago, but asked for a refund because I changed my mind and because I knew there would be a backorder for the Apexi filter. It took awhile, but eventually, Steve did refund the money. So I was surprised that I got this today. Why I still got it is beyond me.

I know I could easily just keep quiet and keep the intake. Or I could just sell the intake off and make some money. However, first of all, I'm not that type of person. I'm not the type that would take advantage of someone, even if it's their mistake. I know I wouldn't want that happen to me if I make a similar mistake. Secondly, I'm slowly getting out of the modding business. I don't want to install this on my car anyway. Besides, my hacked stock air box isn't too bad. I'm in the process of getting a 5th gen muffler to quiet things down a bit. Currently, I have an Apexi WS exhaust. It's quiet already, but I want it as close to stock as possible now.

I'm certain that I got the refund and Frankencar didn't charge me for another intake. I doubled checked my Paypal account just to be certain. So, Steve if you read this, or if someone could pass this onto him for me, I'm going to return the intake to you as soon as I can.

what a nice guy.
sorry to ***** up your thread but if you getting a 5th gen muffler would you be interested in selling me your apexi muffler???

06-30-2003, 06:34 PM

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WTF....You live in California and you got yours already and I live in NY and I still haven't gotten anything..... This sucks.

06-30-2003, 07:32 PM

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I think for his honesty, he should be allowed to keep the intake

06-30-2003, 08:34 PM

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I think for his honesty, he should be allowed to keep the intake

reverse psychology

06-30-2003, 08:55 PM

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I live in Louisiana, not California. I ordered this intake a long, long time ago. If I paid for this intake and just now got it, I would be really angry. I'm not sure if I should just send it back now or wait until I get some sort of feedback from Steve?

06-30-2003, 08:57 PM

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Whoa, I think I need new glasses. I swear I read CA...Oh well, still the same thing though.

06-30-2003, 09:06 PM

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Well, I just emailed Steve telling him about this. However, as you guys know who know when he'll check it. That's why I posted this here. Hope that one of you know Steve personally and can tell him this. Before anyone asked, I'm not doing this to "look good" by any means.

06-30-2003, 11:13 PM

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I think for his honesty, he should be allowed to keep the intake

I was in the same position and a wonderful guy on the org *cough* shadow *cough* rewarded me very well for my honesty

06-30-2003, 11:33 PM

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****cough i would have kept it cough****

06-30-2003, 11:41 PM

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hmmmm....u really sure u wanna return it??

07-01-2003, 12:57 AM

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You can do so much with the midpipe...

07-01-2003, 01:09 AM

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donate it to a poor unfortunate stock max

07-01-2003, 03:10 AM

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Bob

07-01-2003, 04:50 AM

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donate it to a poor unfortunate stock max

poor stock max right here.

07-01-2003, 07:44 AM

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Hey...seriously..I've already got a Frankencar with K&N. I have tried several times to contact them for some Decals...did that come with one? If so...I WILL buy it off you.. lemme know.

07-01-2003, 08:08 AM

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Yes this one did come with decals. Sorry but I can't sell them to you. I'm going to return everything, so that will include the decals.

07-01-2003, 08:33 AM

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Just ship it back to the return address. If you need it let me know. I believe the return address is in Brooklyn, NY.

07-01-2003, 08:56 AM

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this is quite noble of you. but before you go returning it, just talk to steve and make sure all the finances are straightened out.

maybe they will let you keep the decals for your honesty

07-01-2003, 09:54 AM

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post in the Franken Car Open House thread in hte North East Forum.. i think steve might be checking that thread regularly

07-01-2003, 11:35 AM

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Steve emailed me back. I'll be sending the package back to him.

07-01-2003, 10:55 PM

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damn thats an honest dude. way to go buddy.

07-02-2003, 05:59 AM

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very nice to know there are still honest people in this world. i bet most people including me would have just kept it and wrote it off to having to wait so long that you deserved it anyway.