8/5/00 - I ordered the Flip Down Cup Holder and the Protective Grille via UPS 2nd Day Air.
8/8/00 - I ordered the StarTac cellphone mount, the Wicked Loud Horns and some 303 protectant via UPS 2nd Day Air.
8/11/00 - Emailed them to inquire on order status, as I haven't received squat.
8/12/00 - I received an email response with UPS tracking numbers. Items will arrive on 8/14 and 8/15. A bit long for my taste.
8/15/00 - I got the second order first. Weird. The 303 Protectant came in a zip-lock bag. Nice touch. The Wicked Horns look AWESOME. Can't wait to install them. I was a bit disappointed with the cell phone mount. The bracket is very cool, specially designed for the Miata, but the phone mount itself is kinda cheesy. Its a generic mount that requires you to tape a clip on whatever you want to hold (phone, PDA, etc.), and the clip clips on the mount. Not at all what I expected (I expected something similar to the pictures they had on their web site for the Nokia phone). I called them up and they were very nice to me on the phone, explained that was the only option available, and even before I asked they suggested I return them. Cool. I asked for an RMA number, and I didn't need one. A copy of the invoice with a note for the receiving guys would suffice. These guys remind me of the "good 'ol days" of doing business, very professional but not bureaucratic. I like it a lot. I'm returning the holder and mount today, and see how that whole return/credit process works. I am still waiting for the cup holder and grille (as of 12:30pm :)
8/15/00 UPDATE: You know, it just dawned on me I can fashion I really cool StarTac mount using an extra plastic belt holster I have. I got an extra holster when I bought the Clip-On organizer for the StarTac, but I guess you can buy these at any Motorola/Sprint store. I am looking at the mount, and I am guessing I can remove the belt clip from the holster, tape the clip from the phone mount, and mount the HOLSTER. Then I can put my phone on the mounted holster and ... VOILA! StarTac mount. I will try this rather than return the stuff -- an experiment in the name of science and all StarTac wielding Miata owners everywhere. The Panavise mount looks very nice, very high quality. I will post pictures of the installation soon.
8/15/00 (2:30pm) Ahhh! I got the grille and the cup holder. The grille is a high-flow grille, will install it this afternoon and post pictures. The cup holder, though, let me tell you something - that is the coolest thingy I've seen in a while. It seems sturdy, well made, folds up neat and opens up to give you a very stable and versatile cup holder which fits small to large bottles. I LIKE IT! Review coming soon, but rest assured this one is getting five Sammyshades, provided installation doesn't suck. :)
Serious Auto - it took a bit longer than I would have liked, but I will definitely order from them again. Three Sammyshades for them.
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