buckshot racefab side pipes

[gary osborne]

"thus the partnership began with Dean building the pipes at our shop....... Unfortunately only one person is getting the credit when there should be two people getting credit ( Buckshotdean) also. Thanks for the reply although someone else is trying to take the credit. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with Buckshot Racefab pipes.[/quote]"

Barnwindow,

Well thanks for the speedy reply....BUT....I don't think anyone is trying to "take" the credit unless it is you on behalf of your husband. You admit that there was a partnership. I know someone other than Ron actually did the crafting / welding. If Dean both designed and crafted the pipes....where is the partnership? Based on your description, wouldn't that make Ron a customer....not a partner?

I posted MY experience in response to a question. MY experience was good based on MY business dealings with Ron..... I have never spoken to or heard of Dean and therefore cannot say anything good or bad about him or his work. I CAN highly recommend Ron because I found him to be honest, forthright to do business with, helpful and the pipes were great except for a few minor blemishes around the welds that I decided I could live with. If I wanted some more pipes like I bought, I would go to Ron. That is MY answer to the gentleman who asked the question.

So I am NOT misinformed regarding MY expereince and MY opinion. As for the business relationship between your husband and Ron, I really could not care any less and have no dog in that hunt.

[craigayl]

What a hoot… Leave home for the day and come home to a barrage of emails and phone messages asking “what’s up on Club Cobra?”

Well, now that I have read, I hesitate to even respond. I really hate this kind of banter on and otherwise terrific forum, but feel I must because I feel that I have been personally attacked and Club Cobra members have been left with a lot of confusing information.

6 weeks ago I posted to a request from Carmine “The pipes you are referring to were designed by Ron Roberts and previously marketed through Buckshot. The same pipes are now marked through www.fireflyperformance.com”... A statement of fact..

To which, barnwidow now proclaims “craigayl@comcast.net, he most certainly has his wires crossed”

Not sure which wires I have crossed. Having known Ron Roberts for many years and of his automotive, performance, related background, I first confronted Ron with the question in 2003 on how we could improve the exhaust, for more performance, on my Superformance Mark III with a 514ci engine. Throughout 2004 I conversed with Ron during the design phase of these pipes. When completed, Ron delivered a set to me and I bolted them on. I also did sound and dyno testing for Ron, as did other Superformance owners. I wrote a check for the pipes to Ron, so which wires are crossed certainly has me confused…. Yes, I was aware that Ron hired Dean Beatty to do some of the welding, as I was aware that Ron was dealing with many suppliers of, stainless steel, fasteners, gaskets, polishing and even shipping. Also that some time in either 2005 or 2006 the pipes were advertised on buckshotracefab.com web site which now appears to be closed. I sure don’t see how any of this changes my original post or why I would be accused of having my “wires crossed”.

I am also confused about the statement of where Ron lives, as if that has anything to do his ability produce the best stainless steel pipes anywhere. I guarantee Ron uses only the finest suppliers/fabricators in the country and is not doing this work in his back yard.

Craig

[danc30]

Can either company make them for a Hurricane? They are a slip fit at the header and I will be Swain-Tech coating them. I will want the race muffler and, if possible, 2 piece.

I can take any measurements needed but don't want to send the headers off for a template unless they can be returned quickly.

Let me know.

Dan

[Ron Roberts]

Dan,

At the present time I only specialize in Superformance aftermarket products. Main reason is I have this brand of car to use as a checking fixture which eliminates the need for a car to be left at my location. Other brands of replica cobras are not in my scope of bussiness.

I will leave the hacking and slashing to others, especialy the people who do not have a reference car to work with.

Thank you for your interest,

Ron Roberts - Firefly Performance Products