BT Tech Strut Tower Brace Pre-Order

BT Tech · 01-03-2008, 02:38 AM

You have to take into consideration of what the "shipped" price is. I had a customer tell me that when he purchased their product, the shipping was close to 100.00!!

Please understand that these items are NOT mass produced and are basically fabricated one at a time in relatively small production numbers.

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Originally Posted by Presto

I agree with bsd. The price is $280 right now in the Priuschat store. Tom's brace is only $250 from Carson. Perhaps a consideration in adjusting the price might be good.

BT Tech · 01-03-2008, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by auricchio

Thanks. And the production model looks way nicer.

Thanks for the compliment and BTW, I do agree!!

BT Tech · 01-03-2008, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Gadgetdad

Brian, I went to the store to buy the brace and the plate and the *%@#&+#!! site wouldn't take my password and e-mail and wouldn't let me log in as a new buyer either!

Can you P.M. me a phone number so I can order?

Lee

Hello Lee, Please send an email to danny@priuschat.com if you are having difficulty logging into the online store.

If you continue to have problems, please feel free to contact me at the number listed below.

Gadgetdad · 01-03-2008, 02:58 AM

Thanks, Danny, I sent the e-mail off to you. I hope others are finding the ordering smoother.

I hope to get the brace and the skid plate installed before a trip to Death Valley in a few weeks. There will be some serious driving and mountain passes to cross, so I hope to field test the Brace and (hopefully not) the Skid plate!

Lee

Boo · 01-12-2008, 08:34 PM

Brian and Danny,

I ordered the BT Tech Strut Tower Brace

, but I must say that the PC Shop pissed me off a lot

.

First it says that the price is $250, and in bold red letters with an exclamation point: "Shipping Included!". Then when I went to checkout, it said that I had to pay a $30 flat shipping charge.

I ordered it anyway (with the $20 discount for having previously bought the Stiffening Plate). I figured that at $260 delivered, it's cheaper than the approximately $350 I'd have to pay for the TOM's Strut Tower Brace delivered. But I added a comment about this shipping charge discrepancy/bull. It's deceptive. It's bait and switch. It's probably illegal. Moreover, it's not the right way to do business, especially among friends.

Boo · 01-13-2008, 01:26 AM

Brian and Danny,

Sorry about the angry rant about the shipping charge discrepancy (it's been a rough 08 for me). I know you're both good people, and deserve better. I should have just pointed out the discrepancy, and asked that it be corrected.

cairo94507 · 01-14-2008, 06:44 PM

I bought one of these from the Prius Store and can't wait until it arrives so I can see the difference.
I will keep you advised.
Cairo94507

BT Tech · 01-15-2008, 05:38 PM

Thank you for your order Tom... I have sent over an email to Danny and Nichole about your concerns on the online store. I am sure that it is a simple oversight and will be corrected shortly.

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Originally Posted by Boo

Brian and Danny,

I ordered the BT Tech Strut Tower Brace

, but I must say that the PC Shop pissed me off a lot

.

First it says that the price is $250, and in bold red letters with an exclamation point: "Shipping Included!". Then when I went to checkout, it said that I had to pay a $30 flat shipping charge.

I ordered it anyway (with the $20 discount for having previously bought the Stiffening Plate). I figured that at $260 delivered, it's cheaper than the approximately $350 I'd have to pay for the TOM's Strut Tower Brace delivered. But I added a comment about this shipping charge discrepancy/bull. It's deceptive. It's bait and switch. It's probably illegal. Moreover, it's not the right way to do business, especially among friends.

BT Tech · 01-22-2008, 02:07 AM

Hello everyone,

Just an update.. I have received a limited quantity of our BT Tech skid plates and our BT Tech Strut Tower Braces. I am going to install each of them on another Prius to confirm that everything fits and functions as expected.

For all existing orders for these two new products, we expect to begin shipping by next week.

Remember that if you previously purchased one of our BT Tech stiffening plates and wish to purchase one or both of our new products, you are entitled to our "Loyalty Discount" that will save you some money. Please see the links listed below for complete details.

BT Tech · 01-24-2008, 09:33 PM

I just finished up installing one of our BT Tech Tower Braces on a customers car and everything went together perfectly and the fit and finish is superb. Here is a picture showing the completed installation.

Now that I confirmed that our production part fits without any issues, this product along with our skid plate will begin to ship next week.

01-03-2008, 02:58 AM	#24
Gadgetdad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 299 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: BT Tech Strut Tower Brace Pre-Order Thanks, Danny, I sent the e-mail off to you. I hope others are finding the ordering smoother. I hope to get the brace and the skid plate installed before a trip to Death Valley in a few weeks. There will be some serious driving and mountain passes to cross, so I hope to field test the Brace and (hopefully not) the Skid plate! Lee

01-12-2008, 08:34 PM	#25
Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,395 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 13	Re: BT Tech Strut Tower Brace Pre-Order Brian and Danny, I ordered the BT Tech Strut Tower Brace, but I must say that the PC Shop pissed me off a lot. First it says that the price is $250, and in bold red letters with an exclamation point: "Shipping Included!". Then when I went to checkout, it said that I had to pay a $30 flat shipping charge. I ordered it anyway (with the $20 discount for having previously bought the Stiffening Plate). I figured that at $260 delivered, it's cheaper than the approximately $350 I'd have to pay for the TOM's Strut Tower Brace delivered. But I added a comment about this shipping charge discrepancy/bull. It's deceptive. It's bait and switch. It's probably illegal. Moreover, it's not the right way to do business, especially among friends. __________________ Best regards, Tom 07 Pkg 2 Magnetic Gray - GY TripleTreds 195/60/15, BT Tech Stiffening Plate & Strut Tower Brace, Philips X-Treme Power Headlights 9003/H4/HB2, BumperDefender.com Bumper Guard Strips, PriusChat Body Side Moldings & Rear Bumper Protector, NoBump.com License Plate Screw Bumpers, Bumper Bully, Wheelskins Leather Steering Wheel Cover, PriusHoods.com Leather Center Console Cover, Rubber Queen Center-Hump Litter Basket, eBay Non-Slip Pads, Dalmatian Bobble Heads. Last edited by Boo; 01-12-2008 at 08:56 PM.

01-13-2008, 01:26 AM	#26
Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,395 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 13	Re: BT Tech Strut Tower Brace Pre-Order Brian and Danny, Sorry about the angry rant about the shipping charge discrepancy (it's been a rough 08 for me). I know you're both good people, and deserve better. I should have just pointed out the discrepancy, and asked that it be corrected.

01-14-2008, 06:44 PM	#27
cairo94507 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Ramon Valley, CA, USA Posts: 666 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: BT Tech Strut Tower Brace Pre-Order I bought one of these from the Prius Store and can't wait until it arrives so I can see the difference. I will keep you advised. Cairo94507

01-22-2008, 02:07 AM	#29
BT Tech Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 870 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Re: BT Tech Strut Tower Brace Pre-Order Hello everyone, Just an update.. I have received a limited quantity of our BT Tech skid plates and our BT Tech Strut Tower Braces. I am going to install each of them on another Prius to confirm that everything fits and functions as expected. For all existing orders for these two new products, we expect to begin shipping by next week. Remember that if you previously purchased one of our BT Tech stiffening plates and wish to purchase one or both of our new products, you are entitled to our "Loyalty Discount" that will save you some money. Please see the links listed below for complete details. __________________ Thanks!! Brian BT Tech 305-652-3115 Order our BT Tech stiffening plate here: http://priuschat.com/shop/product_in...products_id/21 Order our BT Tech skid plate here: http://priuschat.com/shop/product_in...products_id/99 Order our BT Tech strut tower brace here: http://priuschat.com/shop/product_in...products_id/98

01-24-2008, 09:33 PM	#30
BT Tech Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 870 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Re: BT Tech Strut Tower Brace Pre-Order I just finished up installing one of our BT Tech Tower Braces on a customers car and everything went together perfectly and the fit and finish is superb. Here is a picture showing the completed installation. Now that I confirmed that our production part fits without any issues, this product along with our skid plate will begin to ship next week. Last edited by BT Tech; 01-24-2008 at 09:41 PM.