NickR33 Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 hey guys, quick question... Just about to order from Rocket and heard a horror story...(I won't go into it on here) and now I'm thinking twice... maybe just a fanciful story but it sounded really bad... If anyone has any positive feedback on these guys please post it here... any negative comments please pm me... Thanks in advance Nick Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaru Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 My pistons came from Rocket and they showed up promptly at a good price too. Also spoke to them on the phone on several occasions and were very helpful. Gets an A+ from me. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/#findComment-1051716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoughBoy Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 They are the national distributor for a massive amount of brands and parts. I would place money on every "performance" workshop dealing with them at least once in their lifetime, alot of places get over 60% of their parts from Rocket. As with any large company, of course they are going to have bad stories. Anyone ever heard that KFC chicken story about a chicken cyst? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/#findComment-1051721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickR33 Posted October 15, 2004 Author Share Posted October 15, 2004 thanks guys... anyone else? The thing that is worrying me is that I got a quote via email, took note of the part numbers etc, gave the details to my engine builder and he rang to place the order... But the price they quoted him was a few hundred dollars more expensive...wtf (and he would be getting wholesale prices?) Am I just being paranoid? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/#findComment-1051824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeriesIIGTST Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I think you're probably just being paranoid. I too got my pistons through rocket quickly and for a good price. They get the thumbs up from me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/#findComment-1051968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I know lots of places that deal with Rocket, so I'm sure you wont have any issues. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/#findComment-1051979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PranK Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 they've been around longer than you can imagine, in such a tight-knit industry if anything serious had ever happened, you would know about it... for rocket! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/#findComment-1051993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesmer Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I ordered my pistons thursday afternoon 3:00/4:00 and they arived friday morning around 10:00. All there service may not be as quick but they impressed me. John Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/#findComment-1052040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickR33 Posted October 15, 2004 Author Share Posted October 15, 2004 thanks guys... you would think things like this would be simple but it gets confusing when everyone who walks into the garage has to give their 2 cents...I tell my mechanic something and then he rings me back 2 hours later and says "oh dunno about those guys, or this or that" I'm like WTF...Why did you ask me to source the parts then if your not going to fu*#in listen to me... they know a lot about engines but f#@k all about doing business *end rant* I really envy those of you who have the time and expertise to work on your cars yourself Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/#findComment-1052047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneykid Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 If you want a price comparison try www.performancewholesale.com.au they are also distributors for most of the brands that Rocket are. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/#findComment-1052186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous_daveo Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 thanks guys...anyone else? The thing that is worrying me is that I got a quote via email, took note of the part numbers etc, gave the details to my engine builder and he rang to place the order... But the price they quoted him was a few hundred dollars more expensive...wtf (and he would be getting wholesale prices?) Am I just being paranoid? Its not your Mechanic adding on his margin??? (my 2c to annoy you and make you think hes now ripping you off, sorry!) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/#findComment-1052586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red900ss Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 ... Anyone ever heard that KFC chicken story about a chicken cyst? LOL! the Pus Burger! I know someone who knows someone who knows someone who got one of those. :uh-huh: [/ot] Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/#findComment-1052589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N I B Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 We spend upto 20k a month with Rocket and have never had any problems with them. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/#findComment-1052673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
INASNT Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Its not your Mechanic adding on his margin??? (my 2c to annoy you and make you think hes now ripping you off, sorry!) Sounds like it. You are better off scouting for better prices yourself and buying the parts yourself and giving em to your mechanic to fit Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/#findComment-1055666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNTN Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 these are a well known company and legend racers -309mph1/4 top fueler (hang on) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/53610-rocket-industries/#findComment-1055963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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