psymon Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Hi Guys Got back from Florida today... Whilst over there thought I'd pay a visit to these guys. Was gonna meet Gaz, but that didn't happen. Anyways, they are located on a road which is about 15 miles long. Couldn't find them the first time I looked, after driving up and down it. So had a free day towards the end and myself and my daughter decided to go have another look. We drove up the road and I spotted the Tiatn trucks in a carpark. There was a guy in the truck so I scooted over and asked where they were. His name was Brad and a really nice guy, had a look through the truck which was awesome and had the celica in it, engines under benches etc and he gave us a few free t-shirts. great Guy. Anway Titan was across the road, and the soop was in the workshop. Result. So me and my daughter drove over there. Went into the office and stated we were from Uk and wondered if we could have a quick look around the workshop and take a few snaps. Reply I got was " your not allowed in the workshop, yeah the Titan cars at the back." So we looked inside, great eh? not. Asked for a rear number plate holder, nice souvenir, nope none in stock So basically we drove an hour to get there and another back, only to spend 5 mins there with no decent pics and a completely un-interested guy. Cheers mate... In my daughters words "that was rubbish DAD" So if your over there don't bother, spend the few hours you'd take to go there by the pool. Very very dissappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Isn't titan and suprastore owned by the same guy? They don't seem to get many good reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 what a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 gutted. was the guy you spoke to anyone of responsibility? just thinking it could be a minion (sp?) who just couldn't be arsed showing you round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 thanks for the warning simon i was thinking of doing this as i'me over there early next year, without making a sweeping generalisation i find a lot of Americans like this unless your waving a $100 bill at them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Sheer coincidence? well my cousin who lives over in Macon,Georgia (shithole) drove all the way over to titan too to get some parts for his motor....much the same treatment, Give us yer money, heres the bits and fcuk off. Sound like a complete bunch of fcukwits. Hope someone pisses in their "gas" tank. there, rant over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Sheer coincidence? well my cousin who lives over in Macon,Georgia (shithole) drove all the way over to titan too to get some parts for his motor....much the same treatment, Give us yer money, heres the bits and fcuk off. Sound like a complete bunch of fcukwits. Hope someone pisses in their "gas" tank. there, rant over. maybe not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Paul Laing seemed to be able to access the place ok, and he took plenty of pics. I know it sounds weird.. but it IS a garage right? and maybe they just dont want people walking through it all the time? Then again, maybe you met someone who was just having a crappy day? Who knows. Paul... are you talking about them as a people generally or those you meet who own shops and sell stuff? My mum had a bad experience of Florida (shops) with being treated like, 'if you're not buying get out'.. but I've spent about 5-6 months of my life in the US and 90% of the people I've met have been more than welcoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psymon Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 Thats just the point , had a great time, Americans in general are very nice and welcoming peeps. It really sucked, such a waste of time , juice when on holiday. Brad the guy in the Truck was great, spent 15-20 mins with him. Which reminds me, I have a 2XL T-shirt , which does not fit my manly frame. If someone wants to donate say 10 quid to the club I' post it to em..... Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I went there a couple of years ago, had a complete tour of the workshops and invited to the local drag strip for an evening meet. maybe they were just having a bad day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 They don't seem to get many good reviews. Yeh, I've heard that a few times also!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Isn't titan and suprastore owned by the same guy? They don't seem to get many good reviews. I think they're different, Suprastore was setup and owned by Mark Tozer 'Supraking' was from Arizona, and Titan is owned by another bunch based in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I think they're different, Suprastore was setup and owned by Mark Tozer 'Supraking' was from Arizona, and Titan is owned by another bunch based in Florida. but both web sites look identical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I dunno, could ahve used the same template/designer? You might be right, I'm not 100%, I always thought they were different, anyway, I've not bought from either company so cant complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I think they're different, Suprastore was setup and owned by Mark Tozer 'Supraking' was from Arizona, and Titan is owned by another bunch based in Florida. When I was there they were both in the same (very scruffy) building. Also took me ages to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Sounds like they are then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Hi Si, Tried to phone you at least twice mate but had probs with phones - will drop you a PM matey... Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanMotorsports Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Sorry that you had a bad expierience. We try to show people around when we can but some days we are real busy and we can come off as rude that is not our intention at all. It is just that we are very very busy. Again I am sorry someone came off as rude to you when you visited our facility I am glad you got a chance to see the rig and meet Brad Personett (the Titan Driver that has gone 6.40 at 220). If you have any questions or anything let me know I will try and answer them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2jzmk3 Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Hi Guys Got back from Florida today... Whilst over there thought I'd pay a visit to these guys. Was gonna meet Gaz, but that didn't happen. Anyways, they are located on a road which is about 15 miles long. Couldn't find them the first time I looked, after driving up and down it. So had a free day towards the end and myself and my daughter decided to go have another look. We drove up the road and I spotted the Tiatn trucks in a carpark. There was a guy in the truck so I scooted over and asked where they were. His name was Brad and a really nice guy, had a look through the truck which was awesome and had the celica in it, engines under benches etc and he gave us a few free t-shirts. great Guy. Anway Titan was across the road, and the soop was in the workshop. Result. So me and my daughter drove over there. Went into the office and stated we were from Uk and wondered if we could have a quick look around the workshop and take a few snaps. Reply I got was " your not allowed in the workshop, yeah the Titan cars at the back." So we looked inside, great eh? not. Asked for a rear number plate holder, nice souvenir, nope none in stock So basically we drove an hour to get there and another back, only to spend 5 mins there with no decent pics and a completely un-interested guy. Cheers mate... In my daughters words "that was rubbish DAD" So if your over there don't bother, spend the few hours you'd take to go there by the pool. Very very dissappointed. well did you think to call and see if anyone would be able to show you around before you showed up? you cant expect employees to just drop what they are doing in their day to day work, to take a hour out of there day to "show you around" i have been to Titan many times, and have always been treated good when i go there. And of coarse you couldnt go inside there shop, no shop in the world lets customers walk in and out throughout the day. how many people you think would be doing that? Being lost and them not having something in stock shouldnt be included in this post, because it means nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Closing thread - this will just go round in circles from here... Cheers, Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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