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ECG Fabrication Review

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bkruelle, Jul 6, 2017.

  1. Aug 15, 2017 at 2:30 PM
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    bkruelle

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    @StealthTaco Any dates on when the new grill will be available for purchase? I would like to order if it is better quality and looks the same.
     
  2. Aug 15, 2017 at 4:41 PM
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    I ended up purchasing the exact same grill from customcargrills.com. About $50 more expensive. Ordered this past Saturday and it will be delivered this Thursday.
     
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  3. Aug 16, 2017 at 12:40 PM
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    I'm having a similar issue, placed a order on July 5th, received multiple estimated ship dates, seriously like 3-4, have tried calling at all different times to get a answer... if I email thy reply like 3days later... finally after receiving tracking information! Excited to get my grill! And on 8/12/17 I received a email saying my order status has changed to REFUNDED!?! No explication as to why ... still don't see the money in my account... still haven't herd from thm... thought I'd try here... @StealthTaco
     
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  4. Aug 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM
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    Maybe with all the difficulties members are having with this Vendor, his ability to sell to members should be suspended until the business gets its stuff in order. What do you think @jberry813 I mean people are getting their money back but a lot of undeserved crap is coming along with it.
     
  5. Aug 16, 2017 at 2:01 PM
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    this company sounds like a real winner. :oops:
     
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  6. Aug 16, 2017 at 2:03 PM
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    If you are not ready to ship or don't even have a product ready, THEN DON'T ACCEPT PEOPLES MONEY. that simple.
     
  7. Aug 16, 2017 at 4:20 PM
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    @StealthTaco has been banned with a message to email the site so we can get to the bottom of what's going on.
     
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  8. Aug 16, 2017 at 4:21 PM
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    Bob to the rescue as usual. Always looking out for his members
     
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  9. Aug 16, 2017 at 4:23 PM
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    @sean266 and another member brought up the issue. I just banned the guy. :)
     
  10. Aug 16, 2017 at 4:32 PM
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    Well I can tell u I got the grill from him as a test fit. So I paid 100.00 dollars. He sent the 3rd Gen grill. After doing install and taking photos, I got to keep the grill and refunded the 100.00.
    I can tell u it took 5-6 hours to do the install. It was a pita!! While on the phone with him I told him my dislikes and he stated he was going to change the design.
    But that's my only dealings with him.
     
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  11. Aug 16, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    I was the other member that just reported your post because of work obligations. Take a bow Rick. Just make sure you look away from me when you bow.
     
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    Thank You sir
     
  13. Aug 17, 2017 at 9:53 AM
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    That's not the exact grill I was looking to purchase. The grill I was looking at was with the bar in the middle
     
  14. Aug 17, 2017 at 9:56 AM
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    Well that's all good and dandy but now no one can get ahold of the company. This was the only site we could actually get ahold of them by posting and tagging their user. So now no one can't get in contact since their phone doesn't work and they don't respond to emails.

    They are redesigning their grills from steel to aluminum and making them one piece so they can be installed quicker and easier.

    I wasn't looking to have these guys banned just have a thread where I can get a hold of someone through that company
     
  15. Aug 17, 2017 at 6:22 PM
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    He will probably show up on here soon, I left a comment on his last instagram photo to please contact me about order #1021 and other followers started asking me questions, and whn I started to respond to thm he deleted the post. lol last comment I left on the next instagram pic was to come check here.
     
  16. Aug 18, 2017 at 10:31 AM
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    He just got back to us via email:

    We're going to be shutting down for a while to restructure the company and redesign our main products.. Our aim is to reopen for business in around three months after extensive changes, including location.

    I have already emailed all current customers the above information and I believe there is one PayPal dispute with a a TW member, which will be refunded tomorrow.

    Please let them know this info and that they can reach me with any questions at ecgfabrication@gmail.com
     
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  17. Aug 18, 2017 at 6:42 PM
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    Wow.. Again would of been nice if they communicated that to the members here.
     
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  18. Aug 19, 2017 at 12:14 PM
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    If any members have unfulfilled orders from ECG, feel free to PM or email me and I'll do my best to help.

    For 3rd Gen pieces, CLICK HERE for more info. 2nd gen pieces, I can help with diy or full replacement pieces. 01-04 models I can help with diy pieces only. Lettering and emblems are also available.
     
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  19. Aug 29, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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    Just coming to vent...

    Signed up to be a "tester" for the new second gen grille. Paid $100 deposit (through paypal for goods or services, luckily...). Shipping label was created, but nothing else after that. That was mid June. Was supposed to arrive June 21st. At the end of July, many attempts to reach out, on here and through other mediums, I finally got "we are redesigning the grill, sorry for the inconvenience, you should have been sent a refund." A month later, no refund had been issued, and no communication from StealthTaco or ECG so I had to create a claim with Paypal.
     
  20. Aug 29, 2017 at 8:27 AM
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    I get it, I was going to get a grille for free, so I don't have much to complain about. But, it was frustrating due to the lack of communication, and because I went out and bought a grille to use instead of cutting up the one that was already on my truck.
     

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