[JimMueller]

Ahh, I miss the good ol' days of these conversations on FRRAX...starting at post 38

https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspension-brake...ng-springs.html

This post has been edited by JimMueller: Feb 15 2018, 12:33 AM

[dojob]

Since I was the one on ls1tech that sent Sam off on his tangent, because I posted a summit link I pulled off google as an example for "UMI fbody lowering spring" for the OP of that thread.... let me comment about that "lowering spring" thread and Sam's FB poll about the thread.

Sam always feels entitled to go into threads on ls1tech and try to divert the thread into buying products he can supply. If he can't supply the parts the thread is about, the parts and people looking to use the part are inferior. He consistently derails threads like that. He makes the conversation to serve his agenda. He'll start trying to sell his parts, which the OP wasn't even discussing or wanting information on. Then he'll feel as if people must buy from him because he gave his $.02 in a thread. Same as his FB poll about the thread. He takes things out of context and omits information to serve himself. He manipulates consumers and gives half truths about information to unsuspecting people. Then tangents off about his "income struggles", "his lonely possessions", and "championship jackets". That's why I further commented in that "lowering spring" thread.

No one wants Sam to give out information about wheel offsets. The point around that is that he, again, is manipulating consumers. Wheel offset information is readily available for the fbody platform for any and all wheels/tires/. Because he states the nonsense that he "only" knows that information. So by him saying the information is "proprietary" is the issue people are having with that topic (among various others).

He creates his own hardships and drama surrounding himself and his shop. It's a shame. He does have racing accomplishments on paper. But the way he talks to people and carries himself professionally is off putting and disappointing for the auto aftermarket industry. I'm all for giving business where it's earned. But he's not earning it with his demeanor. He expects the customer to conform to his wants/needs, rather than him working for the customer. Ease of access for an example: If I find a need a part quick, Sam cannot help me. Phone call required then they submit the order themselves. Where as I can logon to another place on my phone and it's instant transaction. But Sam feels entitled he's earned that business too, even if he's "consultation/opinion" isn't needed.

I was genuinely asking why he doesn't post on this forum anymore? A fbody specific forum and he doesn't communicate here? There has to be a reason.

I wish him the best of success. Sam is damn knowledgeable and an asset to the community. I've utilized him. I appreciate him and respect him. But the consistent nonsense ls1tech experiences with him, as you even eluded to from in person experience is the issue. Not saving $5 on shipping, that isn't the issue at all.

This post has been edited by dojob: Feb 15 2018, 01:57 PM