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Posted by PSYCHOSTANG408 (Member # 3950) on :
 
OK, Ive heard about all the problems with people suing HCI MOTORSPORTS. Does anyone know anything about them now? ive been trying to go pick up my stuff from the shop. ive actually drove up there last week and found some old guy at the shop (which was nice) he opened door and called travis for me. Me and travis scheduled to meet up monday morning and gave me his cell phone number. when i showed up to the shop his phone was cancelled and never showed up. All i want is my stuff back (im thinking its not going to happen). so any info will help, thanks
 
Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :
 
good luck with your situation! travis is a shady person! my friend just spent over 5k at the shop and has had nothing but problems and has heard nothing from travis.pm red@7kvert and maybe he has a number you dont.

goodluck bro! [patriot]
 
Posted by PSYCHOSTANG408 (Member # 3950) on :
 
thanks for the help
 
Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :
 
also i know he lives in orangvale,ca. drives a black lifted 2010 f-150 and i believe he has a myspace but i forget his last name.
 
Posted by RED@7kVERT *8850GT* (Member # 5909) on :
 
Just got off the phone with the BAR discussing these jokes!

If u have a problem call Joe Sensuri at the sacramento BAR office... He'd love to hear more!! Lol

Travis will flake on you 10 times before you see your stuff.

Good luck!!
 
Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
I had the same issue with a different shop. I showed up and called the sheriffs dept. They came out and I had my shit back within 2 days.
 
Posted by Duncan Motors (Member # 7045) on :
 
damn these places suck balls !i think u can do research on these things, check for business licencses, how many times sued,the better business bureau has a track record of every place that is legitimate or not. not that every body turns every body in , to many people be like oh fuck it, but then the next guy dont know no better.good luck !
 
Posted by svt306snake (Member # 1967) on :
 
what is it with all of these mustang shops being dirty/shady. man this is sad hope you get your property back
 
Posted by 68gtscode (Member # 8679) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by svt306snake:
what is it with all of these mustang shops being dirty/shady. man this is sad hope you get your property back
I definitely sympothize with the OP and anyone else taken by this shop. Although you shouldn't have necessarily have to, it pays to research places before you turn over your hard earned money. I moved to norcal a few years ago and researched most of the shops in the area. After spending about an hour with each of shops I was considering, one stood out with obvious clarity- AED. They have worked on my Cobra quite a few times now, as well as my GT, and I have 100% confidence in their quality of work and honesty... I trust them 100% with my most prized possession (Cobra) and would recommend them to anyone. So, at least there is one good shop among "all these mustang shops!"

Again, sorry to hear about your situation. I would definitely involve the police at this point.
 
Posted by Duncan Motors (Member # 7045) on :
 
well hey it just makes my shop look that much better i should like put up a picnic or somthin its like the perfect time to advertise! lol!never been sued got all my licensing,im straite up no bull shit, and do great work for over 15 years now, 5 in my own shop.did i mention were doin alignments now from stock, to strait, to corner carvers,or next week really is when were installing the equipment.
 
Posted by PSYCHOSTANG408 (Member # 3950) on :
 
thanks for all the help... i will try to get in contact with any one i can, as long as i can get the rest of my stuff.. This type of situation sucks!
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by PSYCHOSTANG408:
OK, Ive heard about all the problems with people suing HCI MOTORSPORTS.
There has been one suit filed against them in 10 years...and they were a co-defendant. 10/29/2007.
Sac Courts search

Also, there isn't a single action via the BAR listed.
Ca BAR history
Their business license is expired though.

Go up there, let the ol' man let you in again, get Travis on the phone...and let him know, politely, you are picking your stuff up...after it's all in your possession. Otherwise, follow the above link and file a small claims suit online.

[ August 29, 2009, 11:31 AM: Message edited by: JohnB ]
 
Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by JohnB:
quote:
Originally posted by PSYCHOSTANG408:
OK, Ive heard about all the problems with people suing HCI MOTORSPORTS.
There has been one suit filed against them in 10 years...and they were a co-defendant. 10/29/2007.
Sac Courts search

Also, there isn't a single action via the BAR listed.
Ca BAR history
Their business license is expired though.

Go up there, let the ol' man let you in again, get Travis on the phone...and let him know, politely, you are picking your stuff up...after it's all in your possession. Otherwise, follow the above link and file a small claims suit online.
my buddy has the bar involved with travis right now, i believe he even got some money back from him.
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Hopefully he gets the results he's looking for and best of luck to those working to get their stuff back. [patriot]
 
Posted by sonicblue04roush (Member # 7629) on :
 
yea if you would have done a lil search on hci before goin to them you would have found plenty of post by me and my story..

jus read my signature on each post
"Aviod HCI Motorsports!"

i worked with the BAR they helped a lil now im jus workin with my lawyer.. unfortunatly i wasted more than 20k!! & this was more than 3yrs ago i cant believe people are still goin there.. theyre not even suppose to be open..
 
Posted by 69DodgeCharger (Member # 3231) on :
 
ever since that phucktard started running that shop it has been a joke. Travis is such a tool. Its really to bad though, they had some really nice employees there with the exception of travis.

Cole, Dave and Shawn were and are good guys, glad shawn got out of there and opened his own shop.
 
Posted by 93PONY (Member # 60) on :
 
Sorry Guys.

I hate to see this stuff.
Cole made Travis the GM in late 2005, shortly thereafter I left. It was only a matter of time at that point.

We get HCI cars all the time. The older builds seem to have very little to no issues. It's the later builds that we've seen problems with (2006+)

HCI will probably never close their doors for good. Free rent & the CEO of the parent company (Travis' father) is a lawyer.

Good luck with the pursuit of a fair settlement.
 
Posted by SPTVENM (Member # 7080) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 93PONY:

HCI will probably never close their doors for good. Free rent & the CEO of the parent company (Travis' father) is a lawyer.

Good luck with the pursuit of a fair settlement.
wow that sucks [Embarrassed]
well on the bright side most of us are glad and thankful to have AED [patriot]
 
Posted by phildog (Member # 1214) on :
 
HCI has a very bad rap with me. My friend spent top dollar with them a few years back, getting a motor rebuild and Mongoose intake, headers, and H-pipe at the same time. Got the car back with NO TRANS FLUID! Of course, we didn't know until the bearings ate themselves within a few days.

HCI told my friend: "must have a leak."

No, you have brain dead employees.

I called them a couple years back about identifying a 1999 Cobra ECU. They said quote: "We don't know anything about that stuff, we just build motors."

For a Cobra and 4v shop, that is pitiful.
 
Posted by blkfoxbody89 (Member # 8361) on :
 
Wow.. this is some eye opening stuff. I have always been reluctant towards having a shop work on any of my vehicles, I'd rather risk it and do the work myself, while learning as I go. so far I'm 100% successful on all of my rebuilds and modifications, not to mention all of the money I've saved along the way. Good luck on resolving your issue, and reclaiming your parts. Best of wishes for you bro.
 




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