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AFSil80 · 05-12-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by EsChassisLove

All of you off topic fucks need to shut the hell up.

Anyways, sounds like another really good shop is being run into the ground by its owner.

People build up these reputations then shit on them. I don't get how. Like Ken at Peakboost. Dude had a shit hot amazing product then threw it all away.

The problem with Sharif (from my experience) is that his first impression does one of two things. Rubs people the wrong way, or convinces them to give him their money. A very good friend of mine did business with him on a regular basis (where Sharif was the customer) and even he admitted that he didn't like dealing with him. For the record, I don't normally get vocal on topics like this unless I know for a fact how the person is.

I'm friends with past employees from there, past customers, etc. It tells a story without speaking words when previous employees clam up when the topic is broached and past customers say they'll never go back. Atlanta is a hot spot for performance shops...there are no shortages, so it can be quite cutthroat, which explains why Sharif has habitually taken jabs at his rivals (at dyno days, track days, etc) and his claims have come back to bite him several times. I'm not saying that everyone but Forged is perfect, but I will say that I've been around a lot of those guys in Atlanta and I can tell you who has a better attitude towards the community as a whole, and it's not Sharif.

ilikeboost · 05-12-2013, 11:49 PM

I think I'm going to puke. Reading both of those accounts makes me sick to my stomach. Whatever happened to pride in your work? I know I'm only 20. But if I work on something, say repair a guitar or fix someone's car. I'm going to do everything I can to make it perfect. If it happens that I can't do what needs to be done. Then I'm going to tell the person I can't do it. It is as simple as that. No matter what amount of money you have a chance of making. If you can't do it right, then don't do it from the start.

Excuse me. I'm going to go puke and hack up a lung.

georgegto · 05-13-2013, 04:14 AM

250k!!
He could have easily bough an earlys 2000's F1 car!

HyperTek · 05-13-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by georgegto

250k!!
He could have easily bough an earlys 2000's F1 car!

i agree

this is a pretty cool thread, some guy buys a honda ra107 and pieces it back together
New member - Bought an RA107 - Forum - F1technical.net

and this
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ds-engine.html

*exitspeed* · 05-13-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by georgegto

250k!!
He could have easily bough an earlys 2000's F1 car!

Um, yeah F1 cars are cool, but you gonna drive that bitch to the grocery store or to dinner?

You can buy a lotta things for $250k but an F1 car is not a replacement for a GTR. That's like saying "Dude should have bought a plane" or "200 ATV's". lol

SimpleS14 · 05-13-2013, 01:08 PM

For 250K he could have bought a used Gallardo and swap in a Heffner TT kit...but that's beside the point.

Anyways, just read the whole thread. Looks like the guy is going to get a refund and his old parts, assuming everything works out by the proposed deadline.

AFSil80 · 05-13-2013, 02:15 PM

The story has made it to Jalopnik...

zombiewolf513 · 05-13-2013, 02:53 PM

Shit, I've seen more professional work done to noob missle cars by absolute beginners. haha those clamps!

georgegto · 05-13-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by exitspeed

Um, yeah F1 cars are cool, but you gonna drive that bitch to the grocery store or to dinner?

You can buy a lotta things for $250k but an F1 car is not a replacement for a GTR. That's like saying "Dude should have bought a plane" or "200 ATV's". lol

If u are willing to spend 250k to build a car for track proposes why not buy an F1 or an indy 500 for the ultimate experience? Guess the guy had a second car to drive at the grocery store

SimpleS14 · 05-13-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AFSil80

The story has made it to Jalopnik...

Some of the comments make me laugh.

1KhpWrx · 05-14-2013, 12:57 PM

oh my. Lucky the guy from forged is still alive...

240gtsX · 05-27-2013, 10:17 PM

Wow this is messed up. Reminds me of my experience with "Sideways Performance" even till this day.

Gnnr · 05-27-2013, 10:43 PM

Shame. There are still reputable shops around in the US that do high end/premium work. Sad the owner got screwed over like this.

TougeLove · 05-28-2013, 10:18 AM

lol @ their yelp review.

05-13-2013, 01:08 PM	#66
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 38 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For 250K he could have bought a used Gallardo and swap in a Heffner TT kit...but that's beside the point. Anyways, just read the whole thread. Looks like the guy is going to get a refund and his old parts, assuming everything works out by the proposed deadline. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

05-13-2013, 02:15 PM	#67
AFSil80 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Savannah, GA Age: 36 Posts: 776 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	The story has made it to Jalopnik... __________________ - Peter --66 LeMans--89 240SX--14 Juke RS--

05-27-2013, 10:17 PM	#72
240gtsX Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow this is messed up. Reminds me of my experience with "Sideways Performance" even till this day. __________________ Restore your yellow headlights!!

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Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Shame. There are still reputable shops around in the US that do high end/premium work. Sad the owner got screwed over like this. __________________

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05-12-2013, 11:49 PM	#62
ilikeboost Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 36 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think I'm going to puke. Reading both of those accounts makes me sick to my stomach. Whatever happened to pride in your work? I know I'm only 20. But if I work on something, say repair a guitar or fix someone's car. I'm going to do everything I can to make it perfect. If it happens that I can't do what needs to be done. Then I'm going to tell the person I can't do it. It is as simple as that. No matter what amount of money you have a chance of making. If you can't do it right, then don't do it from the start. Excuse me. I'm going to go puke and hack up a lung.

05-13-2013, 04:14 AM	#63
georgegto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sweden Age: 35 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	250k!! He could have easily bough an earlys 2000's F1 car!

05-13-2013, 02:53 PM	#68
zombiewolf513 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AZ Age: 33 Posts: 1,682 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: zombiewolf513 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Shit, I've seen more professional work done to noob missle cars by absolute beginners. haha those clamps!

05-14-2013, 12:57 PM	#71
1KhpWrx Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Orange County Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oh my. Lucky the guy from forged is still alive...