Long and behold. The UAM CF Mines Add-on Review

JakeZ34 · 10-20-2011, 04:47 AM

Alright guys and girls, I know this has been asked many many times to see the final product of the CF mines add on. Here is the picture and my full review.

excuse the iphone 4 pics and bad lighting. I'll try to get more shots tomorrow during day time.

heres the spoiler by itself

Test fitting. everything seems to line up perfectly

Bolted onto the spoiler

Bought these black screws at Home Depot for $4

How it looks when the trunk is open

Test Fitting still....

Voila - all done!

Now boys and girls, here is my review of the product...Overall build quality is great, no scratches or dents and not to mention FITMENT is spot on...However this whole process has been nothing but pain for me. It comes with double sided 3m tape, 6 I believe screws, I was consulted by them that if I didn't want to drill into the spoiler just use the tape and some silicone sealant but I opted to drill into it because I don't want it flying off once I hit high speed. And I do want to take this time to let everyone know that I was in the first GB and suppose to receive this wing a while ago but it dragged out for 2 1/2 months almost. I was at one point ready to give up doing business with UAM and Status Auto AKA VIP STATUS. I do want to shout out to Andrew for clearing everything up with me as that he has no part in delivering the product and was always waiting on Rick to give him the updates, no hard feelings Rick but I think business shouldn't be ran like this, I was promised that you'd give me a call to let me know if I can come and pick up the spoiler tonight but I never got a call back and when I did call the store after 6 PM nobody answered. I went on a limp and drove out to Gardena anyways because I actually live about 40 miles away from them. Got there and what do you know? There was about 6+ people just hanging out playing video games and working on cars but none decided to answer the phone. I'd think a business that's run like this would be out of business in no time. I'm not here to bash but coming as a paying customer that paid FULL 2 1/2 months ago I'd expect to receive better service. Not to mention that I showed up at the shop 3 1/2 weeks ago when they said it was ready but left empty handed because the delivery guy never came. I don't know why it took another 3 1/2 weeks for delivery as most things I order online comes the latest 10 days...Regardless the product is top notch and I think I would continue to do business with Jamaica @ UAM and Mike @ UAM but I wouldn't dare to purchase anything again from Status Auto as my experience there has been nothing but bitterness....

Unique_Z · 10-20-2011, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeZ34

Alright guys and girls, I know this has been asked many many times to see the final product of the CF mines add on. Here is the picture and my full review.

excuse the iphone 4 pics and bad lighting. I'll try to get more shots tomorrow during day time.

heres the spoiler by itself

Test fitting. everything seems to line up perfectly

Bolted onto the spoiler

Bought these black screws at Home Depot for $4

How it looks when the trunk is open

Test Fitting still....

Voila - all done!

Now boys and girls, here is my review of the product...Overall build quality is great, no scratches or dents and not to mention FITMENT is spot on...However this whole process has been nothing but pain for me. It comes with double sided 3m tape, 6 I believe screws, I was consulted by them that if I didn't want to drill into the spoiler just use the tape and some silicone sealant but I opted to drill into it because I don't want it flying off once I hit high speed. And I do want to take this time to let everyone know that I was in the first GB and suppose to receive this wing a while ago but it dragged out for 2 1/2 months almost. I was at one point ready to give up doing business with UAM and Status Auto AKA VIP STATUS. I do want to shout out to Andrew for clearing everything up with me as that he has no part in delivering the product and was always waiting on Rick to give him the updates, no hard feelings Rick but I think business shouldn't be ran like this, I was promised that you'd give me a call to let me know if I can come and pick up the spoiler tonight but I never got a call back and when I did call the store after 6 PM nobody answered. I went on a limp and drove out to Gardena anyways because I actually live about 40 miles away from them. Got there and what do you know? There was about 6+ people just hanging out playing video games and working on cars but none decided to answer the phone. I'd think a business that's run like this would be out of business in no time. I'm not here to bash but coming as a paying customer that paid FULL 2 1/2 months ago I'd expect to receive better service. Not to mention that I showed up at the shop 3 1/2 weeks ago when they said it was ready but left empty handed because the delivery guy never came. I don't know why it took another 3 1/2 weeks for delivery as most things I order online comes the latest 10 days...Regardless the product is top notch and I think I would continue to do business with Jamaica @ UAM and Mike @ UAM but I wouldn't dare to purchase anything again from Status Auto as my experience there has been nothing but bitterness....

Thanks for posting bro, they actually look good

and im happy for you that you've already received and installed yours. mine should be around the corner since im no 2 on the first GB

good luck with the build

!

pty370z · 10-20-2011, 10:11 AM

I'm JJJEEAAAALLLOOOUUUSSSS!

BUT

happy for you man, looks awesome!

It's great to see pics. of the final product. I'm really hoping I get mine really soon. This thread just makes me want mine even more!

John@Z1 · 10-20-2011, 10:24 AM

That is HOT!!!!

bullitt5897 · 10-20-2011, 12:58 PM

Jake,

Thank you for your pictures and review of the product. I would however like to set a few things straight. The only involvement rick has in our business is to help connect hands between us and certain manufacturers to allow us to deliver to you the customer hi quality parts. Also, Rick is helping us with storage space since he has much more space then us. The problem we ran into with producing these spoilers for people was our own fault and had nothing to do with Rick. We have learned a few lessons with dealing with our new manufacturing partner who also does work for large companies such as BMW and the like. Again, the delay was our fault and not Rick's!!! Rick has been kind enough to help us and we are working through our business processes to make working with us much smoother.

For the time being we will only be running GB's for Our products... what this means for you the customer is lower prices because we have lower costs. Once we have built the capital to start holding a large enough inventory. We will be able to ship the same day you order. Again we are starting this from the Ground Up! I want you guys to have the best buying experience and the best deal possible. If you have any problems please come to me and I will get them resolved. The more demand we have for products the faster we can hold larger inventory and the faster we can get you guys products.

Best Regards,

Mike

JakeZ34 · 10-20-2011, 03:01 PM

Mike - I'm not blaming Rick for anything all Im sayin is the follow up was very poor from him. It seems like I'm the one contacting him rather then him contacting me. There are websites made for reviews. And I'm on the forum because that's what a forum is for. Freedom of discussion and to also share my experience. I just know that with this type of follow up I wouldn't do business with them again. As a paying customer I should be treated like one regardless of the dollar amount, that's just the principle of a successful business. I know both you and Andrew cleared a couple of things up with me. But I just didn't like the fact that I was promised a phone call last night to confirm if I can do a pick up and I was never called and it's not like when I got there everyone was busy. People were just hanging out and playing video games. What if I had drove out there again and they were closed? Who's going to pay for my gas? I drove out there last time round tripping 80+ miles and nothing was resolved besides. Oh we will call you again when it's here....what of that had happened again last night? I was suppose to be contacted to let me know if someone's ping to be there

bullitt5897 · 10-20-2011, 04:34 PM

No problem Jake

I agree with you whole heartily! The problem is that Andrew or myself should have called you. It's not rick's responsibility like I said earlier. His employees are not aware of our sales or deliveries or pickups. I make daily calls to Andrew and Rick. I knew your part had arrived however I was not aware that you were supposed to be called back to pick it up. Again this is what I was reffering to a problem in our processes that has been adressed and remedied. Again, it was mine and Andrews responsibility to call you an let you know a time you could pick up your part... Not Rick or his employees. His employees are not aware of our customers. They just know inventory came in and it was our inventory. UAM should have handled your service better and I apologize for your first trip down that left you empty handed.

For those of you who want to pay the extra 200-300 for the original + shipping go ahead and your wait time will be similar. The wait time was our fault and will be corrected on the next GB order.

JakeZ34 · 10-20-2011, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

No problem Jake

I agree with you whole heartily! The problem is that Andrew or myself should have called you. It's not rick's responsibility like I said earlier. His employees are not aware of our sales or deliveries or pickups. I make daily calls to Andrew and Rick. I knew your part had arrived however I was not aware that you were supposed to be called back to pick it up. Again this is what I was reffering to a problem in our processes that has been adressed and remedied. Again, it was mine and Andrews responsibility to call you an let you know a time you could pick up your part... Not Rick or his employees. His employees are not aware of our customers. They just know inventory came in and it was our inventory. UAM should have handled your service better and I apologize for your first trip down that left you empty handed.

For those of you who want to pay the extra 200-300 for the original + shipping go ahead and your wait time will be similar. The wait time was our fault and will be corrected on the next GB order.

Oh no I did get confirmation from Andrew that it was ready to pick up. I just called Status to make sure they were open and available. That's the least they can do when they promise to call me atleast make that call.

JakeZ34 · 10-20-2011, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batman_4

, "hata's gonna hate"

OP: wing looks great

is the install (drilling part) relatively easy? anytime i see the need for a power tool and the Z i think twice.

Yeah I agree completely on the whole replica vs orginal. Not everyone can justify spending that much money on a little add-on spoiler. I thought it was amazing when UAM decided to make one because I have been eyeing that spoiler since day 1 but couldn't find myself spending that much money for just a little wing. In the end the fitment and quality of this add-on is SPOT on quality is top notch if not just as good as the Mines one from Japan. But again haters will keep hating and that's the cycle that we live in.

Kenchan - Yes it was super super easy to drill. Took less then a minute and no problems at all.

tjlazer · 10-20-2011, 06:37 PM

It looks really good. Good job. Also give them some slack, they are not a huge company that rolls out thousands of these a day.

SINZ · 10-20-2011, 07:20 PM

Looks good jake! so you got to black screw from home depo?
it looks easy to install. So who do i pm to get one?

bullitt5897 · 10-20-2011, 07:23 PM

You can PM me to get on the next list.

Mike

Thanks again for your response JAKE

Mike Z · 10-20-2011, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

It looks really good. Good job. Also give them some slack, they are not a huge company that rolls out thousands of these a day.

Fast intentions is not a huge company and they, or should I say Tony manages to keep customer service at top priority which is why the company is a success in this forum. The product UAM is selling seems to be of good quality and something I would want to buy but its a shame they can't run a business properly. I asked three times to get on the group buy and I have yet to get a response about it. I wanted it at first but now I don't because UAM doesn't give a crap.

phelan · 10-20-2011, 07:34 PM

I suggest leaving vendor issues and concerns in a separate thread. This is not the proper forum to air grievances against businesses, or another real vs. replica argument, which I am quite frankly tired of talking about. Keep discussions on topic to the product being discussed.

Thank you~

Jake - when you coming back to the meets? Would be nice to see this in person next to Trip's FRP one!

Trips · 10-20-2011, 07:36 PM

Jake, It came out looking great

Everyone Needs to KEEP IT ON TOPIC!!!!

10-20-2011, 04:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	Long and behold. The UAM CF Mines Add-on Review Alright guys and girls, I know this has been asked many many times to see the final product of the CF mines add on. Here is the picture and my full review. excuse the iphone 4 pics and bad lighting. I'll try to get more shots tomorrow during day time. heres the spoiler by itself Test fitting. everything seems to line up perfectly Bolted onto the spoiler Bought these black screws at Home Depot for $4 How it looks when the trunk is open Test Fitting still.... Voila - all done! Now boys and girls, here is my review of the product...Overall build quality is great, no scratches or dents and not to mention FITMENT is spot on...However this whole process has been nothing but pain for me. It comes with double sided 3m tape, 6 I believe screws, I was consulted by them that if I didn't want to drill into the spoiler just use the tape and some silicone sealant but I opted to drill into it because I don't want it flying off once I hit high speed. And I do want to take this time to let everyone know that I was in the first GB and suppose to receive this wing a while ago but it dragged out for 2 1/2 months almost. I was at one point ready to give up doing business with UAM and Status Auto AKA VIP STATUS. I do want to shout out to Andrew for clearing everything up with me as that he has no part in delivering the product and was always waiting on Rick to give him the updates, no hard feelings Rick but I think business shouldn't be ran like this, I was promised that you'd give me a call to let me know if I can come and pick up the spoiler tonight but I never got a call back and when I did call the store after 6 PM nobody answered. I went on a limp and drove out to Gardena anyways because I actually live about 40 miles away from them. Got there and what do you know? There was about 6+ people just hanging out playing video games and working on cars but none decided to answer the phone. I'd think a business that's run like this would be out of business in no time. I'm not here to bash but coming as a paying customer that paid FULL 2 1/2 months ago I'd expect to receive better service. Not to mention that I showed up at the shop 3 1/2 weeks ago when they said it was ready but left empty handed because the delivery guy never came. I don't know why it took another 3 1/2 weeks for delivery as most things I order online comes the latest 10 days...Regardless the product is top notch and I think I would continue to do business with Jamaica @ UAM and Mike @ UAM but I wouldn't dare to purchase anything again from Status Auto as my experience there has been nothing but bitterness....

10-20-2011, 10:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
pty370z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 654 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 17	I'm JJJEEAAAALLLOOOUUUSSSS! BUT happy for you man, looks awesome! It's great to see pics. of the final product. I'm really hoping I get mine really soon. This thread just makes me want mine even more! __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370Z * *Touring-Sport-6MT Black Interior Performance:** STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK

10-20-2011, 10:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
John@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,589 Drives: Turbos Rep Power: 20	That is HOT!!!! __________________ Z1 Motorsports will beat any advertised price on Nissan OEM Parts! 770-838-7777 ext 311 AIM: JohnatZ1 email: John@Z1motorsports.com

10-20-2011, 12:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Jake, Thank you for your pictures and review of the product. I would however like to set a few things straight. The only involvement rick has in our business is to help connect hands between us and certain manufacturers to allow us to deliver to you the customer hi quality parts. Also, Rick is helping us with storage space since he has much more space then us. The problem we ran into with producing these spoilers for people was our own fault and had nothing to do with Rick. We have learned a few lessons with dealing with our new manufacturing partner who also does work for large companies such as BMW and the like. Again, the delay was our fault and not Rick's!!! Rick has been kind enough to help us and we are working through our business processes to make working with us much smoother. For the time being we will only be running GB's for Our products... what this means for you the customer is lower prices because we have lower costs. Once we have built the capital to start holding a large enough inventory. We will be able to ship the same day you order. Again we are starting this from the Ground Up! I want you guys to have the best buying experience and the best deal possible. If you have any problems please come to me and I will get them resolved. The more demand we have for products the faster we can hold larger inventory and the faster we can get you guys products. Best Regards, Mike __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-20-2011, 04:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	No problem Jake I agree with you whole heartily! The problem is that Andrew or myself should have called you. It's not rick's responsibility like I said earlier. His employees are not aware of our sales or deliveries or pickups. I make daily calls to Andrew and Rick. I knew your part had arrived however I was not aware that you were supposed to be called back to pick it up. Again this is what I was reffering to a problem in our processes that has been adressed and remedied. Again, it was mine and Andrews responsibility to call you an let you know a time you could pick up your part... Not Rick or his employees. His employees are not aware of our customers. They just know inventory came in and it was our inventory. UAM should have handled your service better and I apologize for your first trip down that left you empty handed. For those of you who want to pay the extra 200-300 for the original + shipping go ahead and your wait time will be similar. The wait time was our fault and will be corrected on the next GB order. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-20-2011, 03:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
JakeZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 436 Drives: BS 370z 6MT/sprt pkg Rep Power: 198	Mike - I'm not blaming Rick for anything all Im sayin is the follow up was very poor from him. It seems like I'm the one contacting him rather then him contacting me. There are websites made for reviews. And I'm on the forum because that's what a forum is for. Freedom of discussion and to also share my experience. I just know that with this type of follow up I wouldn't do business with them again. As a paying customer I should be treated like one regardless of the dollar amount, that's just the principle of a successful business. I know both you and Andrew cleared a couple of things up with me. But I just didn't like the fact that I was promised a phone call last night to confirm if I can do a pick up and I was never called and it's not like when I got there everyone was busy. People were just hanging out and playing video games. What if I had drove out there again and they were closed? Who's going to pay for my gas? I drove out there last time round tripping 80+ miles and nothing was resolved besides. Oh we will call you again when it's here....what of that had happened again last night? I was suppose to be contacted to let me know if someone's ping to be there

10-20-2011, 06:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	It looks really good. Good job. Also give them some slack, they are not a huge company that rolls out thousands of these a day. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

10-20-2011, 07:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
SINZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal Posts: 58 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 14	Looks good jake! so you got to black screw from home depo? it looks easy to install. So who do i pm to get one?

10-20-2011, 07:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	You can PM me to get on the next list. Mike Thanks again for your response JAKE __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-20-2011, 07:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	I suggest leaving vendor issues and concerns in a separate thread. This is not the proper forum to air grievances against businesses, or another real vs. replica argument, which I am quite frankly tired of talking about. Keep discussions on topic to the product being discussed. Thank you~ Jake - when you coming back to the meets? Would be nice to see this in person next to Trip's FRP one! __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-20-2011, 07:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Jake, It came out looking great Everyone Needs to KEEP IT ON TOPIC!!!! __________________

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