R240NA / projectRDM

[KOUKI KA-T]

Russ, the random-parts-guy.
Hates paypal.
Shipped me O2 sensor and had me pay him once I made sure it worked.
Awesome seller.

[Phlip]

Sold me a HKS 3" Downpipe, front driveshaft section for my 5-speed swap, brake booster and a couple other things, answers random tech questions when you call him at 1am... I give Russ pure shit, but he is a good dude, and I am not ONLY saying that because he knows where I live.

[Ritz S14]

RUSS = A+ Seller! Will do business again!

[nsany(atl)]

I would give a A+++ also, he is a wiring god. Not to mention he has one of every part ever made for a S13 or S14, if not he can get it.

[dct223]

A+, +1

gracias for the parts!

[rps13_fastback]

Russ is a little rude but he sent my stuff promptly and everything was there.

[nsany(atl)]

Originally Posted by rps13_fastback

Russ is a little rude but he sent my stuff promptly and everything was there.

everyone would be a little jaded too if everyday you had people asking you "will a LCA from a '95 work on a '96" or " will a S14 dash fit in my S13, oh and I'm a 15 yo and will buy a super drift car when im 17" and other dumb crap like that. Do a search, use your noodle

rps13, not knocking you just stating why I would be an Angry Russ.

[evilimport]

He's a good seller...I'll not hesitate to buy from him again.

[Grandpa]

I just did business with this fine gentleman. He even dropped the parts off at my house and only hit on my fiance twice! I plan to name my first born son after him.

[96twofourty]

I just bought a n62 maf from him and he sent me a n60 maf. N60 IS NOT A 300ZX MAF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[statik]

R240NA knows his shit, perhaps he made a mistake, did you try contacting him?

[driftracer]

Russ is a good seller. Should the opportunity arise again, I will do business with him.

[n2n2i]

Russ is one of the nicest and most honest people I've met, bought many of times from him and he's saved me quite a few times.

[96twofourty]

well he refunded my money when I sent it back so thats cool

[NemeGuero]

Russ is a gangsta. +1 for my driveshaft like 6 months ago

[A Spec Products]

Russ, +1

Gave me super deal on some used parts.

Best personal transaction thus far. Packed like a pro, arrived perfect.

Highly recommend!

[projectRDM]

Originally Posted by 96twofourty

I just bought a n62 maf from him and he sent me a n60 maf. N60 IS NOT A 300ZX MAF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In my defense I'd like to reply to this. First off, I didn't even know this forum existed. Good idea.

The MAF in question was in fact an N60, belonging to my business partner. I sold it for him. True, I did not verify what model it was, but either unit will work fine for the same application. I try to never allow paypal transactions to avoid issue, but the buyer above was persistant so I let it go through my business partner's account (I don't have one), who does not generally use it for private sales. So from then on, the entire discussion was out of my hands as I did not know a complaint was made until later, as he runs another more involved business and does not have the time to deal with things like this, so I was out of the loop. From my understanding, the buyer was rude and demanding, and refused to send the item back until a full refund was made. Anyone in this position would have declined because the item is already in hand, there would have been no gaurantee that the buyer would have returned it, especially based on his offensive actions towards the error. By the time I was made aware, it had already escalated into a pissing match. Again, out of my hands, so I suggested to refund the money and hope the buyer was good enough to return the MAF. In the end I believe he did.

[KA24DESOneThree]

Bought S14 control arms from Russ.

No complaints at all. Easy to deal with, arms were exactly as he said. I'd do business with him again in a heartbeat.

[94cc0rd]

r240na = no

Well, I'd like to say the same as everyone else but it seems I have had a different experience. I paid for a knuckle, bearing, and lower control arm via paypal on 12/28/05. He said package would be sent out as soon as funds were confirmed. No response. I send another email, and 2 days later he responds saying the packages were sent out. Nothing else. I reply thanking him and ask for some shipping info. 3 days later, no reply, so I send another email. Once again, no reply, so I PM him asking for shipping info and he says, "it's in the mail, and i don't use UPS".

It's been a week since payment and I haven't gotten the parts yet. I understand that it's holiday season and shipping might be a little slow this time of the year, but that's why I never rudely demanded my package or what not. I very politely asked for shipping info just so that I could have peace of mind knowing my product was on it's way over to me.

I just think this poor lack of communication is not acceptable, even for a low scale private seller.

[240Driver39]

hesitant to do business again

i am gonna go ahead and edit what i had here. Today my maf finally arrived. Few reasons why i would resist from buying again. I was told this was shipped out during the time period jan 2nd-jan 6th, but was never given an actual date. It was actually shipped out the 9th as the box stated. This was disappointing as a main reason i went with russ was his history of fast and accurate shipping and i was told it could be sent out immediately. Other gripe would be the lack of communication. Yes i have the part, but it took much longer to arrive then was told it would, so that was a bit of an inconvenience and i had to order from another source while i was waiting cause i was unsure of when the package would even arrive.

Maf was packaged very well and i appreciate that, and it worked fine upon being installed in the car. If the situation wasnt a rushed one, and there was better communication, i would maybe do business again with russ.

[94cc0rd]

Hey 240Driver39, I'm glad you got your package but I STILL HAVEN'T...

So far, since his last reply, I've Emailed him twice, and PMed him twice, and posted in the threads that he has been posting in all day today and yesterday. I sent out emails and PMs this whole weekend and still no reply. He said I would have the package by Wednesday of last week and almost a week later, I still don't have it.

WTF is going on?!?!?!

Can somebody who knows this guy in person PLEASE help me out?!?!?

**edit**

So He finally responded to my PM... and to put his message short, he basically told me to F*** off. He said not to blame him because I didn't get my package yet. He also said that he rarely checks his PM box, which I find to be a complete lie, because everytime he tries to make a sale, he tells the person to PM him.

I urge anybody reading this not to do business with this seller. His communication is poor, his attitude sucks, and he tells customers to get off his ass when they don't get what they paid for.

[gonzoes14k]

Russ= The man to buy from when you need soemthing. Plus he knows what he is selling. Will always buy again.

[Dousan_PG]

i bought more from russ
had a snafu w/ him on the address for my zenki heads but w/ the track number ups was no problem
got a ilght switch still havent paid him for it, sorry going out w/ this transactino already

yeah cool guy. knows his shit too.

[Scott5586]

im glad most of you guys are gettin your things from him, but i bought a s13 black dash from him before the hurricane katrina happened down here. i talked to him after the hurricane and he told me to let him know when i get home so he could send it out. well i contacted him when i got home and he said that he was sending it out the next morning. and that was the last time i have heard from him. i have bought other things from him before and it was always a good experience but this is just ridiculous. i know im just f****d out of my money but i wanted to share my experience so ppl will think twice before sending him their money

[s14unimog]

good man, never bought anything from him but I have known him for awhile and he has helped me with tech questions.... A+++ I recommend him to anyone.

[Terminus2k]

russ is a great guy. I have known him for a while, and in fact ive bought two s14s that he has helped work on. If you deal with as many people asking dumb questions, and shipping out nic-nacks like he does, you can only assume that there will be an error everyonce in a while. Great guy overall

[Dousan_PG]

got the glove box frame today shipped it out and perfect
send him the money too already. russ===AOK in my book!!

[SoSideways]

Just bought a lower dash panel for an S13 from Russ. He shipped it out even before I sent him the payment.

He sent me an email telling me exactly when he was going to mail it out and everything.

Definitely would buy from him again!

[Siizzzoooo]

Russ A+++++++++++++ in my book, sends me random stuff I need every now and then...

lol i guess its him paying me back for giving him a free motor and tranny, and Z wheels

[Brian]

Perfect seller.
GOt my parts today.