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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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ahhhh were do i get stage 2 from
You can get the Stage 2 kit at gmpartsdirect.com
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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You can get the Stage 2 kit at gmpartsdirect.com
Well yes they can. they can give the business to a non supporting dealer and also pay a whole lot more, always check the shipped price before ordering.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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yea its ridiculous to buy from them I will wait to you move your site tom and buy some parts from you
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by rocco11189
yea its ridiculous to buy from them I will wait to you move your site tom and buy some parts from you
if your ready to buy, just order it. we are still filling orders.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Yea I was trying to hold off just saving some money up so I could buy everything I wanted at one time and thought you might have some xmas specials haha
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Wow this is a total suprise. I would of never thought that CED would be closing. But good luck to you Tom i have done plenty of buisness with ya.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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TOM, you are ....wow, where will I get my stuff done now? I don't trust any other dealers.... you guys were the best, I'll call ya tomorrow!
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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WHAT?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so i don't get what happens now then...you move to a diff dealership or how does that work because i thought CED was like an extension of latoff or something
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CrateEngineDepot
Thank you everyone for the kind words, its sites like this one that makes my job fun to go to.

We are still open this week and I work to keep the orders going. I will update CSS.net once I move and let everyone know where to continue to get your GM Parts.
I'm glad to hear that you are not closing up shop, ever since I first dealt with you guys, I have recommended people to you, on the basis of excellent customer service.

I ordered a crate engine from you guys last year, around this time, one of the 'hot cam' ZZ385 ones for a truck at the shop I was working at. You guys were not only super easy to deal with, but gave us a great deal on it as well. It certainly didn't run too bad either
Made that old '49 International run pretty damn well.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by eurochevy
WHAT?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so i don't get what happens now then...you move to a diff dealership or how does that work because i thought CED was like an extension of latoff or something
ced was owned by Lattof. Lattof is closing but CED can be bought by another dealership. If I don't go to the new owner I will be building a new site for the dealer I go to work for. Either way I will be here to support the CSS.net site and its members.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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I have personally enjoyed working with Tom and the folks at CED and Lattof, and I look forward to continuing at the new location. Let's do what we can to support CED!

It's a tough time for everyone, folks. All we can do is support one another and try to help each other out as much as we can. Buy American!

Could not have said it any better. CED is a great company and is and always will be very well respected. Remember when you buy from over seas (china/ebay) this will cause more USA companies to fall...

We look forward to seeing you Tom at another dealership soon, getting back on helping everyone out.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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I prefer CED over GMPartsDirect as well anyways.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by CrateEngineDepot
ced was owned by Lattof. Lattof is closing but CED can be bought by another dealership. If I don't go to the new owner I will be building a new site for the dealer I go to work for. Either way I will be here to support the CSS.net site and its members.
ahh icic....well good luck hope u find out quick! it was a breeze getting s2 from u guys..might be needing some stuff next year also so would be great if you guys are still around haha
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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I have to say it has been a pleasure purchasing with CED. The prices are outstanding and the service is great!! All orders are shipped quickly and arrive within two days. Thanks so much Tom. Looking forward to your new website!!!!!
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by CrateEngineDepot
if your ready to buy, just order it. we are still filling orders.
Well, I just ordered the arm rest I have been waiting to buy.....hope it goes through ok, and thanks for all you have done. It takes a lot to be this well thought of on a forum like this.... I hope we can all stil be customers.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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Sucks the dealer is closing. Good thing there will be a new CED pretty soon. I got my stage kit installed by you guys. You're the best!!!
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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Any Sales Going To Happen?
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 08:05 AM
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This really sucks, I bought a lot of parts from CED and they and TTR and BY FAR my favorite vendors. Tom is a great guy and always does what he can for everyone. Looking forward to seeing what the new site brings.

Thanks Tom!
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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this is absolutely horrible
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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i just bought oil filters off them. Gee thank god, i dont know where i would of gotten them. lol
But great place sucks to seee them close!
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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i still need my 2.4 manifold
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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Most people are wrong to say crateeginedepot.com is great. In reality its Tom and his co-works that gives CED the great name. Like said CED can be bought and tom may not go with CED so there might be a possiblity in the future for it to go down hill while tom prevails under a new name. I appreciate your devotion to your job tom. Its people like you that makes performance cars fun cause your not only selling them but your actually here communicating with us for input and even better response.

thanks again and I will continue to purchase as I find things I need from you and keep sending referals to you also
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by REIGN SS
...You better!!
better what? do another meet or share a room?!

Tom, good luck with everything! Keep me posted.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Hi, I wanted to thank everyone for your kind words.

When Jonel first approached me about being a sponsor I had my reservations mostly because I had never sponsored a site before and I had no idea what kind of response CED would receive. Thank you Jonel for the opportunity, it’s been great.

I originally started with adding a few accessories to the site and shortly there after I started reading threads about the stage kits, CAI kits, etc. I admit I had to do some research to understand what a stage kit even was and you guys still stump me with your questions and it keeps me going back to the engineers. I don’t have all the answers but I love working with you to figure these things out.
I found myself caught up with everyone working to upgrade their Cobalt's and it was working with all of you that thinks like the 2.2MMGF kit and optb kits evolved. How can you not love it.

It's because of all of you that CED became the number 1 GM Performance Parts supplier for GM Sport compact cars that I was able to go up to GM and meet with the GM performance engineers, having car meets with members coming from as far away as FL, and CT. members buying cars from Lattof Chevrolet because of the site. That's pretty awesome and I am proud to be a part of it.

It doesn't stop here though, I intend on building on what we have started. I will keep everyone posted as to what becomes to CED and where I end up.

Stay tuned for details in the near future.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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