Who is waiting for a harness from Loyde Rascoe at Fastfieros? (Page 31/49)
fieroelliott APR 22, 11:49 PM
For all those that currently have business with Loyde, GOOD NEWS!! I just received my harness from Loyde. The workmanship is excellent as always. This I see as a very positive step in the right direction!

For those that of you who DO NOT have business with Loyde, time to find another victim to harass!!
Jncomutt APR 23, 03:12 AM
I saw this thread a while ago and just always chose to stay out of it. However, I just wanted to say that I was probably one of the first people to comment on Loyde's 'late' business practice years ago. We discussed our disagreements and spoke on the phone many times. Most of the calls were me asking him for some assistance and suggestions with the install. Other calls were issues we had getting the car to idle perfectly (it turns out the IAC pins were backwards at the ECU end). Through a few hours on the phone, the issues I had on my end and the issues with the harness were resolved. I had edited my posts back in 2006 once our transactions had been completed and we were squared up. These were issues many years ago, before the turn around time for these parts was known. We were expecting parts in a matter of a month or two and that time frame grew beyond our expectations.

The reason I decided to post in this thread is because I see a lot of people in a similar situation. The forum does breed drama and it seems a lot of people have lost confidence and began to post many negative things. Based on the stories I'm reading, I can't say I disagree. However, I wanted to offer a bit of encouragement to say that while things were bad for a while there, it appears as though Loyde is once again active on the board. I'm hoping that these 'extended' turn around times will eventually get squared away and that there are people who end up with everything they ordered, even it took longer than necessary. I'm not saying its acceptable practice by any means, but there are things more important in some people's lives than the internet and their business. It is unfortunate when things come up, and its not too uncommon to put yourself in front of others at times. I think there are ways the issues could have been resolved with refunds, etc, but that's in the past now.

Even with my issues, I felt overall the transaction yielded a successful and fun transformation of a fiero from a car that couldn't get out of its own way to a little zippy ride that's faster than most things around town. While it was all going on, there was a lot of frustration because in the middle of a project, you want everything now and each new part is the next hold up. Looking back on it, while it would have been amazing to have the parts the month after ordering, the car has been running perfect for over three years now worry free and those extra few months really didn't make that big of a difference in the big scheme of things.

Since that transaction, I've referred Loyde to a few people in my area just warning that the parts may not come overnight. Each person I have spoken with about parts from Loyde actually received them in a timely manner, and they are still happy with the parts today. Once of these examples is my girlfriends father, who has an 03 pcm that was just programed a couple months ago. There were a few extra days to exchange phone calls and emails but everything has gone smoothly.

Hopefully in the end everyone else gets the parts they paid for and those that need Loyde's services in the future will be able to have smooth transactions. I'm sure there will be those that refuse to do business with Loyde, but for those that still wish to, (Or need to in the case of the 03 bonne pcm), here's wishing to the best of luck...
FastFieros APR 23, 09:58 AM

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Originally posted by Jncomutt:

I saw this thread a while ago and just always chose to stay out of it. However, I just wanted to say that I was probably one of the first people to comment on Loyde's 'late' business practice years ago. We discussed our disagreements and spoke on the phone many times. Most of the calls were me asking him for some assistance and suggestions with the install. Other calls were issues we had getting the car to idle perfectly (it turns out the IAC pins were backwards at the ECU end). Through a few hours on the phone, the issues I had on my end and the issues with the harness were resolved. I had edited my posts back in 2006 once our transactions had been completed and we were squared up. These were issues many years ago, before the turn around time for these parts was known. We were expecting parts in a matter of a month or two and that time frame grew beyond our expectations.

The reason I decided to post in this thread is because I see a lot of people in a similar situation. The forum does breed drama and it seems a lot of people have lost confidence and began to post many negative things. Based on the stories I'm reading, I can't say I disagree. However, I wanted to offer a bit of encouragement to say that while things were bad for a while there, it appears as though Loyde is once again active on the board. I'm hoping that these 'extended' turn around times will eventually get squared away and that there are people who end up with everything they ordered, even it took longer than necessary. I'm not saying its acceptable practice by any means, but there are things more important in some people's lives than the internet and their business. It is unfortunate when things come up, and its not too uncommon to put yourself in front of others at times. I think there are ways the issues could have been resolved with refunds, etc, but that's in the past now.

Even with my issues, I felt overall the transaction yielded a successful and fun transformation of a fiero from a car that couldn't get out of its own way to a little zippy ride that's faster than most things around town. While it was all going on, there was a lot of frustration because in the middle of a project, you want everything now and each new part is the next hold up. Looking back on it, while it would have been amazing to have the parts the month after ordering, the car has been running perfect for over three years now worry free and those extra few months really didn't make that big of a difference in the big scheme of things.

Since that transaction, I've referred Loyde to a few people in my area just warning that the parts may not come overnight. Each person I have spoken with about parts from Loyde actually received them in a timely manner, and they are still happy with the parts today. Once of these examples is my girlfriends father, who has an 03 pcm that was just programed a couple months ago. There were a few extra days to exchange phone calls and emails but everything has gone smoothly.

Hopefully in the end everyone else gets the parts they paid for and those that need Loyde's services in the future will be able to have smooth transactions. I'm sure there will be those that refuse to do business with Loyde, but for those that still wish to, (Or need to in the case of the 03 bonne pcm), here's wishing to the best of luck...



John (Jncomutt) , has posted in the past about our transaction, but he did edit it because it was NOT an accurate post, just as this one is not today also.
The transaction was with Bill his uncle. John was the middle man for information, and most likely the one that found my website, PFF, and maybe even sent the parts. Bill however was the one that paid the money, and was the one trying to do the install for the most part. At some point in 2006 my life starting going downhill really bad, and this was the time that Bill’s harness was being built. I think I did some other parts too that actually were ordered after the initial order of the harness. One thing I notice with a lot of people is that with time and talk, they decide they will go ahead and do that cam, go ahead and do that intercooler… things that need to be done at the time of install and not 6 months down the road when you have to pull that engine to get that nice new VS or XP cam in there.
So at some point along the way John told me of the story he will copy my wire harness because he will build a manual install instead of the automatic install that Bill was doing. When this came to light, I was really defensive at this point to even do the harness. Bill and I had discussions however that indicated the project was 100% Bill’s and Bill was fine with the timeframe as he was out on business and the snow was flying at the time.
Basically the transaction at this time was 100% on track and in good standing with the person that paid for the services. There was the mis-wire on the IAC as John indicates. It was John and I that discussed why this idle was erratic, and usually this is vacuum and they did remove the intake for the cam install.
As to the post below this one by Dave… I have no transactions past or future with this person. He speaks as does many in this thread out of context and as a vendor just looking to better his business. You will note on his websites that no installs appear to be documented showing the quality of work he brags will come out of his shop.
Feel free however to visit http://www.fastfieros.com/projects for real documented quality work that will be on track by mid-summer 2009.. New projects are already coming in for July 09, so please contact me with plans and appointments.

[This message has been edited by FastFieros (edited 04-23-2009).]

bmwguru APR 23, 10:41 AM
not trying to harass you Loyde, but just admit you F'ed up and get back on track. No one cares or wants excuses. I have a German repair shop and things do get screwed up here and there, but I make sure I make things right. Your attacks on Dennis and a few others should have been done through pm's. Even if you are right, words can hurt your business.
I recently started a Fiero swap shop in NJ and I based my product on the quality of your work. It looks excellent. I expect to have a very reliable, clean swap come out of my shop.
It is good that you are trying to make things right, but don't expect things to turn around overnight. Trust will come again with time.
Dave

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Jncomutt APR 23, 05:56 PM

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Originally posted by FastFieros:

John (Jncomutt) , has posted in the past about our transaction, but he did edit it because it was NOT an accurate post, just as this one is not today also.
The transaction was with Bill his uncle. John was the middle man for information, and most likely the one that found my website, PFF, and maybe even sent the parts. Bill however was the one that paid the money, and was the one trying to do the install for the most part. At some point in 2006 my life starting going downhill really bad, and this was the time that Bill’s harness was being built. I think I did some other parts too that actually were ordered after the initial order of the harness.



The posts were edited after things were cleared up between us, not because it was in accurate. I did this to prevent more of this drama in others thinking our transactions weren't completed or that there was anything that wasn't squared up between us.


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Originally posted by FastFieros:
One thing I notice with a lot of people is that with time and talk, they decide they will go ahead and do that cam, go ahead and do that intercooler… things that need to be done at the time of install and not 6 months down the road when you have to pull that engine to get that nice new VS or XP cam in there. Bill and I had discussions however that indicated the project was 100% Bill’s and Bill was fine with the timeframe as he was out on business and the snow was flying at the time. Basically the transaction at this time was 100% on track and in good standing with the person that paid for the services.



This car never had the plans for an intercooler or a cam. Since day one this car has never been apart for a cam or intercooler. Snow had to started to fall since we went all summer without necessary parts and it became a non-issue as the car wouldn't be driven until spring either way. I mentioned this in my original post that the time frame became a minor issue in the large scheme of things. Once the first summer went by, we had all winter again.


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Originally posted by FastFieros:
So at some point along the way John told me of the story he will copy my wire harness because he will build a manual install instead of the automatic install that Bill was doing. When this came to light, I was really defensive at this point to even do the harness.



Wrong. My car was OBD1 at the time and was never planned to be OBD2. My OBD1 car was running well before this car was. I've had plans to wire my car on a stand alone before ever choosing to go obd2. The harnesses I've made are nothing similar to the one you've produced.


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Originally posted by FastFieros:
There was the mis-wire on the IAC as John indicates. It was John and I that discussed why this idle was erratic, and usually this is vacuum and they did remove the intake for the cam install.



You and I discussed the issues because I was the one, at the time, doing most of the work both in arranging all the transactions and installing parts when they came. It is my uncles car, but I worked extensively on it. Again, the intake was never removed from the car and it still has the stock cam. The engine had under 1200 miles on it at the time of install and there was never a plan to disassemble it.

Its unfortunate you took my original post in this thread so defensively. I wrapped that post up stating that others here have had good transactions with you, and that they were happy with their purchases. My post wasn't a 'flame' towards you but rather an attempt to be unbiased review of the transactions I have personal experience with.


SuperchargedV6 APR 23, 06:01 PM

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Originally posted by darkhorizon:

Loyde, we both know you do not do anything special to the PCM's you sell.



I can say different as my car shifter great and Loyde even told me how he set it up to not spin on take off. My car with many witnesses seen it bring the wheels off the ground on launch while I see other set ups from differnt programers spin like made on take off loosing traction.

I was stopped many times by folks telling me it did it and those who came out to see it when I had it up for sale seen it. Loyde clearly sets up the computers differently and I will have to have him set mine next one up if he is still doing this then. Rick B
darkhorizon APR 23, 06:30 PM

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Originally posted by SuperchargedV6:


I can say different as my car shifter great and Loyde even told me how he set it up to not spin on take off. My car with many witnesses seen it bring the wheels off the ground on launch while I see other set ups from differnt programers spin like made on take off loosing traction.

I was stopped many times by folks telling me it did it and those who came out to see it when I had it up for sale seen it. Loyde clearly sets up the computers differently and I will have to have him set mine next one up if he is still doing this then. Rick B



I hope that is just a joke.

Oh, and let me guess, you spin the rims inside the tires all the time too right?

[This message has been edited by darkhorizon (edited 04-23-2009).]

SuperchargedV6 APR 23, 07:47 PM

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Originally posted by darkhorizon:


I hope that is just a joke.

Oh, and let me guess, you spin the rims inside the tires all the time too right?




Read here you little Sh*& starter http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum4/HTML/039846.html many folks seen it. You are nothing but a pot stirrer and honestly I should have smacked your A$$ at the 25th. When I seen how skinny you were I decided it wasnt even worth it and would be like beating my 6 year old. You were to much of a puss to say anything to me there as You looked over thinking I didnt see you when you wormed away.

If you cant say something to someones face you need to honestly shut up. I'm sick of your mouth here as you think you are something speacial and argue with everyone. You have made a horses rear out of yourself with all of your garbage and to stupid to know it. Rick B

I thought you were leaving anyhow? Rick B
FastFieros APR 23, 08:06 PM
PFF could not get lucky enough for Scott Wolforth to leave.... and as you indicate Rick, those peachfuzz balls of his only swing when he behind the keyboard.
JimmyS APR 23, 08:36 PM

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Originally posted by FastFieros:

PFF could not get lucky enough for Scott Wolforth to leave.... and as you indicate Rick, those peachfuzz balls of his only swing when he behind the keyboard.



I'm not defending anyone here.

Lloyd,

From a business point of view, you are not helping yourself out here by attacking anyone. As a good business person you need to keep your comments to yourself and just tend to the business at hand (getting people the parts they paid for).