Has anybody been in contact with Luke (stereoinstaller1) recentley?

[StereoInstaller1]

Oh, and BTW, why in the world would I shut off my phone over a $375 chargeback?

How would I scam others then? Idiots....get a grip. Especially you, Matt. You've been one of the flakiest, shittiest people around the PNW for years and you have the nerve to call ME out? Kiss my ass. Same to anyone else Ive kicked off my personal facebook page, there is a reason I don't allow you in my world, it's because you are not worth my time.

Luke

[Gerta]

Just my $0.02 here. I have three e-30's and all of them have Luke & Justin's work in them. They've always treated me right and been honest. I think we need the OP to post up a tracking number showing he shipped it back and that it was received. I've ordered lots of stuff from these guys as they are 2 hours away and never did they not ship something or try to resolve a problem.

I think the ball is squarely in the OP's court to show that he has returned the items.

[Blaine0002]

Ive had great interactions with Luke, his e34 box is great and he even aided me in long phone conversations to help with the install. I wish i still had it!

I definitely trust the guy.

[Justin B]

Hey everyone, Justin here, some of you may know that I am the other half of the two man effort that is G.A.S... I have read some of this thread, but haven't read all of it, and really I came in here to explain where I am coming from and why ultimately I feel it is necessary for myself to relocate back to California where I came from.

FWIW, I'm not here to throw stones, or point fingers other than at myself for not achieving what I had hoped to be able to. However, what Luke wrote above me is entirely true. Some of the so called customers that are most vocal to degrade and destroy this business are the ones that really have screwed Luke and myself over the most.

First, a little back story:
When all of this started for me, I had been recently laid off and drove up from Cali for the E30 Picnic. My E30 had mechanical issues and I was fortunate enough to stay with James in Tacoma while waiting for parts I had ordered from German eBay (that ultimately never came). Luke was in Renton building boxes and I would make trips up there to assist and brainstorm how to make things easier and more production oriented, and came up with several ideas that greatly improved the accuracy and repeat-ability of the product. From a table saw digital read out on the rip fence, digital angle gauge, sliding side panel cutting jigs, and a router bench that has gone through several iterations are the biggest things that come to mind. That was all in 2011, IIRC. Somewhere in the middle of that I was sort of halfheartedly looking for a normal job when I was offered by Luke to stick around and help since he saw what kind of potential I could bring to the table and G.A.S. as a viable business. I've always wanted to work for myself anyway, but I have my limitations, and I agreed to build G.A.S.

Anyway, I've been dealing with a great deal of depression partially caused from everything that has transpired, thanks partially to those that think their shit don't stink so they pinch one off in my bed so to speak and say they didn't do it. Also a nagging bit that hasn't helped at all is that I rarely ever have been able to give myself time off to visit my family, and I just cannot get it out of my head. When I did visit, it was on work trips to SoCal and I'd have a chance to visit for a couple or few days on the way back North if I was lucky. I am also in constant pain, physically and mentally, often an awesome(sarcasm meter pegs) mix of the two, and add everything else together and you just don't want to be around me a lot of the time as I can be quite volatile. Happy and fine one moment then something is said wrong or shit hits the fan again and I'm a Tasmanian devil. That of course doesn't help in any way, and to effectively run this business with Luke I cannot continually have those problems that I cannot shake myself.

There's more to the story but I'm not about to continue rambling on, and its none of your damn business.

Basically, the cliff notes are that I need to get back to where I can hopefully find my sanity again.

- Justin

[StereoInstaller1]

Ive had great interactions with Luke, his e34 box is great and he even aided me in long phone conversations to help with the install. I wish i still had it!

I definitely trust the guy.

Thank you! This community has been very supportive of me, you can search my name and see how much I put into the community and have for over 10 years. There have been numerous people asking if they can set up a "tip jar", because they appreciate my help.

And no, I don't have a tip jar...thats just not my style, even when I am so broke I can't pay my phone bill.


To the hundreds of people here who appreciate my help and especially those who buy our products, thank you. Your trust in me and what we do is incredibly appreciated, and to those I haven't done so well with (yes, I never forgot, I know who I owe) just know that Im still here, still trying to make it right, and still love R3V.

Luke

[OrganicMechanic]

Luke, your a solid guy.

[DER E30]

Oh, and I STILL don't have an E46 to work with...

Luke

How long would you need one? Is it a coupé with flip seats that you need???

I happen to have one, and am semi-local. I'd LOVE a lukebox in it! Send me a PM, maybe we can work something out.

[StereoInstaller1]

How long would you need one? Is it a coupé with flip seats that you need???

I happen to have one, and am semi-local. I'd LOVE a lukebox in it! Send me a PM, maybe we can work something out.

Odd that Im having trouble finding another E46 here in Centralia, huh? Big old thriving metropolis of 16,000 people...LOL

Im sure you heard about Matts car getting smashed, the white one with the Cinnamon interior that ended up in Greg Perez's hands, that car got smashed the day before it was supposed to get here. Poor dude watched his car get run over by some dork in a bro truck, I would have cried!

Anyway, ya. I have the E38 going on now, and a whole buttload of moving/cleaning/selling of parts so we can get Justin ready to roll, plus swap an M52 into his E28...but that shold all be done hopefully this week.

I'll shoot you my number, if its a strong possibility I could keep it a week, that would work out great.

Thanks!
LF

[DER E30]

Odd that Im having trouble finding another E46 here in Centralia, huh? Big old thriving metropolis of 16,000 people...LOL

Im sure you heard about Matts car getting smashed, the white one with the Cinnamon interior that ended up in Greg Perez's hands, that car got smashed the day before it was supposed to get here. Poor dude watched his car get run over by some dork in a bro truck, I would have cried!

Anyway, ya. I have the E38 going on now, and a whole buttload of moving/cleaning/selling of parts so we can get Justin ready to roll, plus swap an M52 into his E28...but that shold all be done hopefully this week.

I'll shoot you my number, if its a strong possibility I could keep it a week, that would work out great.

Thanks!
LF

I have the carpet out of that car going in mine!!! Small world!

[LJ851]

I like Luke, i traded him a couple shitty M50 oil pans, etc. for a sweet 10 inch box with subwoofer. All i had to do was lay on my back in the junkyard in the rain in december. He even hooked me up with sweet independent volume controls for my girl's spa sound system (still working flawlessly of course). He walked me through the install over the phone, sounds like some of you all need to get laid or maybe a hobby.

[stonea]

Glad everything got sorted out. I'm sorry I was quick to judge, but I was just getting ready to pull the trigger on a box when this thread came up. Justin I hope you get better, that stuff sucks (trust me I know) and Luke depending on how much the 500 drains my bank account this weekend I'll be placing an order soon.

[StereoInstaller1]

Glad everything got sorted out. I'm sorry I was quick to judge, but I was just getting ready to pull the trigger on a box when this thread came up. Justin I hope you get better, that stuff sucks (trust me I know) and Luke depending on how much the 500 drains my bank account this weekend I'll be placing an order soon.

Well, thank you! There are still 2 of the #E3010shipped179 coupons left (don't forget the hashtag) so jump on it as quick as you can, we've shipped 22 of the 24, most within 24 hours. We do have one sitting on the shelf now, but generally we have those either in stock or being built.

Luke (and Justin says thanks, too)

[Exodus_2pt0]

Glad to hear from you man. Like I said I haven't bought anything off you directly but I've had your product and loved it.

Let me know if you ever decide to produce something for the B5 platform!

[e30austin]

Known Luke for many years, always had a smooth transaction and got exactly what I paid for. He has also been a good friend to me over the years. Running a small business by yourself or with another person is very difficult, especially on the level they are. I wouldn't expect anyone who hasn't been in that position to understand what that's like. Give him a break. There's always two sides to the story...

Hope things pick up for you, my friend.

[StereoInstaller1]

That is mighty kind of you, thanks!

I started this company 1/1/2010, we had 2 products, now we have nearly 50. If I can manage to put this thing back on track, I hope to have 10 more new products by the end of the year. Audi is one of the goals, as is VW and Mini.

Thanks again for all your support. This thing started here, I surely don't want to give in, although I could make more money flipping burgers...this is what I love.

Oh, BTW, we do have our E3010 and amp rack on sale, it's $389 shipped anywhere in the CONUS for both.

I'm not sure how I can do this without Justin, but I do have a couple of really talented E30 kids helping out, they both want to go full time, so if you guys are really willing to help, it's greatly appreciated by more than just me.

Luke