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  • #16
    That is the risk you take when you hire to someone to do work on the side. Doing work on the side is usually great for both parties but from time to time shit like this happens.

    Sorry to hear about the poor experience I hope you get it back on the road soon.

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    • #17
      Originally posted by OIF1VET View Post
      Doesn't surprise me at all Matt.. Sorry to hear..
      Sadly I agree.
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      • #18
        Originally posted by bri2203 View Post
        That is the risk you take when you hire to someone to do work on the side. Doing work on the side is usually great for both parties but from time to time shit like this happens.

        Sorry to hear about the poor experience I hope you get it back on the road soon.

        Side work? Its safe to say he wasn't working for anyone but himself, unless he was reporting to Marvin.


        Thank you Brian for starting this thread, hopefully it can be a thread to let some vent as well as describe their stories as well.
        '91 Camaro Modded, LSx, House of Kolor Intense White, lowered, GS chrome 18" wheels, 14" Brembo CTS-V on all 4 corners, LS rear end, FP suspension components

        " When in doubt...throttle out ! "
        ENVYsion Entertainment Group

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        • #19
          Was his shop a state licensed facility and is he state certified?

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          • #20
            don't think so, at his old place, the city was called handful of times for doing "business" at his home. One reason I had to pick up Jakes car on a short notice in the middle of his build. His car also received new dents scratches and chips.
            '91 Camaro Modded, LSx, House of Kolor Intense White, lowered, GS chrome 18" wheels, 14" Brembo CTS-V on all 4 corners, LS rear end, FP suspension components

            " When in doubt...throttle out ! "
            ENVYsion Entertainment Group

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Gregs_gsxr View Post
              Side work? Its safe to say he wasn't working for anyone but himself, unless he was reporting to Marvin.

              What Larry said below. Along with many many other requirements it takes to be legit. I believe there is a law that if you are not licensed shop the customer is not required to pay for the repairs.

              Originally posted by 1BADAIR View Post
              Was his shop a state licensed facility and is he state certified?

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              • #22
                He isn't on state records as a business.
                '91 Camaro Modded, LSx, House of Kolor Intense White, lowered, GS chrome 18" wheels, 14" Brembo CTS-V on all 4 corners, LS rear end, FP suspension components

                " When in doubt...throttle out ! "
                ENVYsion Entertainment Group

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                • #23
                  What is somewhat disappointing are the amount of people who are saying they aren't surprised yet never reached out to me. If there are others who had bad experiences and didn't speak up, that's not good...
                  - Brian Meissen
                  Owner, MiFBody.com
                  Administrator, LTxTech.com


                  1994 Camaro LT1 Transplant - 357ci LT1, cammed, stalled, and driven.
                  2022 Camaro LT1 - "Cherry Bomb 2"
                  Michigan FBody Meet & Greet Car Show 2022
                  June 4th, 2022 - 9am to 3pm!!!
                  The HUB Stadium, Auburn Hills, MI

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by meissen View Post
                    What is somewhat disappointing are the amount of people who are saying they aren't surprised yet never reached out to me. If there are others who had bad experiences and didn't speak up, that's not good...
                    In truth what would you have done? Stories about Ken haven been floating around for well over a year now. I'm 100% positive you've heard or caught win of some things. I'm just glad I went with my gut and people who I know who thought about taking their cars to him, didn't.
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                    1992 Chevy Camaro 25th Anniversary
                    1997 Chevrolet Corvette

                    The Original
                    Originally posted by meissen
                    I actually agree with Darren on everything he said...
                    Originally posted by 81DaytonaPaceCar
                    Yep, pretty much...not too often I agree 100% with Darren, but there it is...


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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by Darren View Post
                      In truth what would you have done? Stories about Ken haven been floating around for well over a year now. I'm 100% positive you've heard or caught win of some things. I'm just glad I went with my gut and people who I know who thought about taking their cars to him, didn't.
                      The only story I've known about has been Jake's car. Ken had quite the story to defend himself and it sounded like some of the troubles that Jake was running into was outside of Ken's hands. Matt and Steve were the only other folks who came to me and talked otherwise it wouldn't have gotten this far...
                      - Brian Meissen
                      Owner, MiFBody.com
                      Administrator, LTxTech.com


                      1994 Camaro LT1 Transplant - 357ci LT1, cammed, stalled, and driven.
                      2022 Camaro LT1 - "Cherry Bomb 2"
                      Michigan FBody Meet & Greet Car Show 2022
                      June 4th, 2022 - 9am to 3pm!!!
                      The HUB Stadium, Auburn Hills, MI

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                      • #26
                        You would have removed him as a sponsor? That wouldn't help these builds/cars....

                        I've always had that gut wrenching feeling. But Greg plastered how great of a guy ken was over this site so I kept my mouth shut. Then overnight Greg changes his tune. Nothing got posted no details nothing so people never found out. I haven't heard one good experience yet with Ken.

                        i also have never dealt with him. So of course I'd never pipe up on a gut feeling call.
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                        1992 Chevy Camaro 25th Anniversary
                        1997 Chevrolet Corvette

                        The Original
                        Originally posted by meissen
                        I actually agree with Darren on everything he said...
                        Originally posted by 81DaytonaPaceCar
                        Yep, pretty much...not too often I agree 100% with Darren, but there it is...


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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by Darren View Post
                          i also have never dealt with him. So of course I'd never pipe up on a gut feeling call.
                          Woodward dream cruise last year Ken helped me with my car. I was very thankful for his help.

                          I know Sean posted a thread thanking him for some coil packs.
                          1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - 6 Speed

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                          • #28
                            I had a $35 deal with Ken. I was told several stories as to where my item was. In the end I received it. But I knew from that experience what he was about..
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                            • #29
                              My experience was long and drawn out with Ken too. I never felt confident in what he did and ended up pulling my motor back out and redoing it myself. I just took it as a lesson learned. I also assumed I was the only case of this, which seems to be that it wasn't.
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                              355 LT1 M6. 232/240 LE cam. 21* Trick Flow heads. Fully ported intake. 58mm TPIS tb. 42# SVO Injectors. LS7 Lifters. Moser 9" TrueTrac w/ 4.22 gears. True Duals. UMI Suspension. LS1 brake swap. Dr. Phil tuned 400ish rwhp. Money Pit.

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by Darren View Post
                                You would have removed him as a sponsor? That wouldn't help these builds/cars....
                                Had people spoken up, these guys might not have taken their car to Ken in the first place..

                                Either way guys, please speak up if you aren't satisfied with a sponsor on the site. At the very least we can try and help mediate an amicable resolution.
                                Last edited by meissen; June 30th, 2014, 06:05 PM.
                                - Brian Meissen
                                Owner, MiFBody.com
                                Administrator, LTxTech.com


                                1994 Camaro LT1 Transplant - 357ci LT1, cammed, stalled, and driven.
                                2022 Camaro LT1 - "Cherry Bomb 2"
                                Michigan FBody Meet & Greet Car Show 2022
                                June 4th, 2022 - 9am to 3pm!!!
                                The HUB Stadium, Auburn Hills, MI

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