[NastE-imp]

I was the biggest SP fan when I played before quitting in 06. I stayed ever so faithful to SP even up to my untimely temporary retirement. Since getting back into the game I decided to get an 09 impulse to remain loyal, and stay at a competitive level. Also knowing GoG is SP and would have the ability to tech/repair it,it was a sure purchase, or so I thought.

I was told by head tech Keith, that the 09 valve core's would be in by summer and to call back next month(mind you this is in April '12). So I called back the next month just to check in, and they were still out. I didn't expect them to be in until summer as I was initially told, but I kept checking in like they told me to do, at the times the told me to do it.

Soon, they began to not tell me to call back at a certain time to check in. So I check in at my own discretion about every 2 weeks. I kept calling until one day, without explanation, I was told to," just call GI Milsim" (which by the way, doesn't have a number) as if I was bothering them. So pretty much all that calling just be told at the end, to try someone else? ARE YOU SERIOUS?

Does SP/GoG not realize at people who own the 09 impulse, own them for a reason? It's not a mistake that they own these rare markers. They own them because they are loyal! And wanted their hands on a great piece of history. So why the epic runaround for SP's most loyal customers?!?!?!? Why can't you just make corrective valve core's like you said you would!?!?!?!

[NastE-imp]

Originally Posted by d-r0ck-1489

Im surprised gog didnt try buying your 09 imp off of you. They have been trying to "kill" the 09 imp since they opened there doors. you may be abke to "repair" your valve; i dont remember the procedure, but i'm sure its floating around the interwebs.

No, im well aware of the mod's, but I'd rather have the right fix.

It's not like they wouldn't make money off of them.

And it's dlx that offers the credit for the 09 imp

[blackrain]

Originally Posted by NastE-imp

No, im well aware of the mod's, but I'd rather have the right fix.

It's not like they wouldn't make money off of them.

And it's dlx that offers the credit for the 09 imp

Here is GIMILSIMS contact info from their site. Email is just as good as a call

http://gimilsim.com/contact-us

Later,
Blackrain

[fsdo_guy]

Originally Posted by NastE-imp

I was the biggest SP fan when I played before quitting in 06. I stayed ever so faithful to SP even up to my untimely temporary retirement. Since getting back into the game I decided to get an 09 impulse to remain loyal, and stay at a competitive level. Also knowing GoG is SP and would have the ability to tech/repair it,it was a sure purchase, or so I thought.

I was told by head tech Keith, that the 09 valve core's would be in by summer and to call back next month(mind you this is in April '12). So I called back the next month just to check in, and they were still out. I didn't expect them to be in until summer as I was initially told, but I kept checking in like they told me to do, at the times the told me to do it.

Soon, they began to not tell me to call back at a certain time to check in. So I check in at my own discretion about every 2 weeks. I kept calling until one day, without explanation, I was told to," just call GI Milsim" (which by the way, doesn't have a number) as if I was bothering them. So pretty much all that calling just be told at the end, to try someone else? ARE YOU SERIOUS?

Does SP/GoG not realize at people who own the 09 impulse, own them for a reason? It's not a mistake that they own these rare markers. They own them because they are loyal! And wanted their hands on a great piece of history. So why the epic runaround for SP's most loyal customers?!?!?!? Why can't you just make corrective valve core's like you said you would!?!?!?!

AMEN Brother! I'm a SP loyalist. Always have been.
I heard the same news, that they were "currently making valve cores and should soon be here." - I got excited. But still nothing. So disappointed and frustrated. I know that GOG is coming out with a new marker. Makes me nervous about spreading the love and support about that gun now, when they simply don't support all of us original customers who have supported them all these years with all their products. (sigh)
Still waiting patiently for the 09 Valve Cores...

[deltapaintball]

Before to many others jump on the "holier-than-thou" bandwagon, lets get this straight.

You do know that GOG is a different company than Smart Parts right? As a company, they do not have to do any type of repairs for any of the Smart Parts markers. The reason why they repair the Smart Parts markers is because they want to, not because they have to. In the grand scheme of things, the '09 Impulse only had 325 units produced before the company was forced to close their doors. How many of them are still on the street? Not to many.

DLX did a great thing by offering the player a $500.00 dollar credit to trade the marker in for a new Luxe. (At the time, the trade value for the Impulse was much lower than $500.00)

Now, as far as "being nervous about spreading the love and support about that gun now, when they simply don't support all of us original customers who have supported them all these years with all their products", have you been to an event where Smart Parts/GOG has had techs there? Do you know how many parts us tech's give away in the name of the company?

The last event I tech'd, we gave away THOUSANDS of dollars worth of parts for FREE. If we have parts, we'll fix it, however with something as low produced as the '09 Impulse, be patient. You'll have your replacement parts soon enough.

[americanidiot748]

Originally Posted by deltapaintball

Before to many others jump on the "holier-than-thou" bandwagon, lets get this straight.

You do know that GOG is a different company than Smart Parts right? As a company, they do not have to do any type of repairs for any of the Smart Parts markers. The reason why they repair the Smart Parts markers is because they want to, not because they have to. In the grand scheme of things, the '09 Impulse only had 325 units produced before the company was forced to close their doors. How many of them are still on the street? Not to many.

DLX did a great thing by offering the player a $500.00 dollar credit to trade the marker in for a new Luxe. (At the time, the trade value for the Impulse was much lower than $500.00)

Now, as far as "being nervous about spreading the love and support about that gun now, when they simply don't support all of us original customers who have supported them all these years with all their products", have you been to an event where Smart Parts/GOG has had techs there? Do you know how many parts us tech's give away in the name of the company?

The last event I tech'd, we gave away THOUSANDS of dollars worth of parts for FREE. If we have parts, we'll fix it, however with something as low produced as the '09 Impulse, be patient. You'll have your replacement parts soon enough.

as much as i hate to admit it, he's right...

what i think would be cool that would be a win for everyone is if GOG made a gun that was extremely close to the design of the 09 Impulse so all the upgrades and replacement parts for that gun could be used on an 09 impulse but they aren't losing any money on such a short run gun...

[blackrain]

You think 09 parts are scarce. Try calling and asking for a BOSS valve tube.

Later,
Blackrain

[NastE-imp]

Originally Posted by deltapaintball

Before to many others jump on the "holier-than-thou" bandwagon, lets get this straight.

You do know that GOG is a different company than Smart Parts right? As a company, they do not have to do any type of repairs for any of the Smart Parts markers. The reason why they repair the Smart Parts markers is because they want to, not because they have to. In the grand scheme of things, the '09 Impulse only had 325 units produced before the company was forced to close their doors. How many of them are still on the street? Not to many.

DLX did a great thing by offering the player a $500.00 dollar credit to trade the marker in for a new Luxe. (At the time, the trade value for the Impulse was much lower than $500.00)

Now, as far as "being nervous about spreading the love and support about that gun now, when they simply don't support all of us original customers who have supported them all these years with all their products", have you been to an event where Smart Parts/GOG has had techs there? Do you know how many parts us tech's give away in the name of the company?

The last event I tech'd, we gave away THOUSANDS of dollars worth of parts for FREE. If we have parts, we'll fix it, however with something as low produced as the '09 Impulse, be patient. You'll have your replacement parts soon enough.

Smartparts is gog! If it wasn't for smartparts collapsing, GOG would have NEVER came into existence. It only has the same owners, same CEO's, same factory, same machines, and most of the same workers. And i happen to know about how they kept all their smartparts gear, then how it all magically showed up when GOG got back together, for all intensive purpose's smartparts is GOG. Don't believe me, go to smartparts.com

There was at least 418 09's made. As I owned #418.

My point is, GOG gave us their word. JUST make the valve cores already!

[deltapaintball]

Originally Posted by NastE-imp

Smartparts is gog! If it wasn't for smartparts collapsing, GOG would have NEVER came into existence. It only has the same owners, same CEO's, same factory, same machines, and most of the same workers. And i happen to know about how they kept all their smartparts gear, then how it all magically showed up when GOG got back together, for all intensive purpose's smartparts is GOG. Don't believe me, go to smartparts.com

There was at least 418 09's made. As I owned #418.

My point is, GOG gave us their word. JUST make the valve cores already!

Smart Parts is not GOG. Owned by the same people, but it's not the same company. The company also tried to sell off as much of the old product before they closed their doors for good in 2009. How do you not know a 3rd party bought up the remaining stock?

They had some machine issues, and there was #325 units produced. 225 here in the states and 100 in Europe. I was told this by Darryl Trent himself. I don't want to argue with you, but you're wrong here.

[SouljaboyRI]

this is getting heated.

[NastE-imp]

I presented facts. You presented bias. Dude look up some of the 09 impulses on here, number 406 or something sold not too long ago, there are pictures. So before you go spouting off to people telling them they're wrong, might want to do some research. Everything I said above is the TRUTH! And you countered it with what you believe.... Just make the ****ing valve core's bro is all I'm saying. I don't care about production number's and **** because it has nothing to do with them lying about making valve cores.

[Punisher068]

check out M Carter Brown,there is someone who can help you out there,still a few Imp fans there

[NastE-imp]

Somebody has spare 09 parts?

[deltapaintball]

Originally Posted by NastE-imp

I presented facts. You presented bias. Dude look up some of the 09 impulses on here, number 406 or something sold not too long ago, there are pictures. So before you go spouting off to people telling them they're wrong, might want to do some research. Everything I said above is the TRUTH! And you countered it with what you believe.... Just make the ****ing valve core's bro is all I'm saying. I don't care about production number's and **** because it has nothing to do with them lying about making valve cores.

No bias dude. I was told by one of the principal owners of the company what the deal was with these, the serial number may read 406, but there was only 325 Impulses produced. I also know there was some issues with the first run when they were milling everything and they had to scrap some units. Not to mention I knew about this marker more than a year before it was produced. I always speak with factual basis to my statements. Especially when it comes to Smart Parts/GOG/DLX.

They didn't lie about anything. The parts are coming. The end.

/thread

[NastE-imp]

Originally Posted by deltapaintball

No bias dude. I was told by one of the principal owners of the company what the deal was with these, the serial number may read 406, but there was only 325 Impulses produced. I also know there was some issues with the first run when they were milling everything and they had to scrap some units. Not to mention I knew about this marker more than a year before it was produced. I always speak with factual basis to my statements. Especially when it comes to Smart Parts/GOG/DLX.

They didn't lie about anything. The parts are coming. The end.

/thread

They did lie about when they would have them. And i called again today, and they told me to ask G.I again. When i was told that they would be in mid October.

Why the ****ing runaround? Too busy making envy's???

[RogueShooter]

NastE, I think you've come down with a case of unrealistic expectations.

While I can empathize with your wait for parts, you have to understand that replacement parts for a gun that only has 325 units out in the wild (if even that many anymore) are not the first priority for a company that was born from the bankruptcy of another company that is still trying to re-establish a foothold in the market. You say "Too busy making eNVy's?"... Well, yes, they are. The current product line is what is paying the bills, not replacement parts for a gun that isn't sold anymore.

And there is a difference between lying and parts getting delayed. Unfortunately when you're dealing with small runs of parts, a lot of times they get pushed to the back of the queue by the machine shop building them because higher volume orders take priority.

Have you actually called/emailed GI yet, as recommended? Since GI actually still carries the .50 cal variant of the Impulse, you may have better luck with them.

[NastE-imp]

Originally Posted by RogueShooter

NastE, I think you've come down with a case of unrealistic expectations.

While I can empathize with your wait for parts, you have to understand that replacement parts for a gun that only has 325 units out in the wild (if even that many anymore) are not the first priority for a company that was born from the bankruptcy of another company that is still trying to re-establish a foothold in the market. You say "Too busy making eNVy's?"... Well, yes, they are. The current product line is what is paying the bills, not replacement parts for a gun that isn't sold anymore.

And there is a difference between lying and parts getting delayed. Unfortunately when you're dealing with small runs of parts, a lot of times they get pushed to the back of the queue by the machine shop building them because higher volume orders take priority.

Have you actually called/emailed GI yet, as recommended? Since GI actually still carries the .50 cal variant of the Impulse, you may have better luck with them.

I have tried GI, they had no Idea WTF I was talking about. And I'm aware of why they told me to call GI I just don't think this is the thing to tell someone after you had them wait a year. It's just ****ed. I guess I do have unrealistic expectations thinking GOG is going to do what what they said.

[Drayven]

Cost vs. return...simple economics. Could be they're trying to find a use for this item in an upcoming production piece before committing funds to a product with low return potential. They could have one for you tomorrow, but then you'd be upset that it cost you a grand. Call a machine shop and get a quote for a run of something less than a thousand pieces. Setup and tooling costs alone will blow your mind.

[americanidiot748]

Originally Posted by Drayven

Cost vs. return...simple economics. Could be they're trying to find a use for this item in an upcoming production piece before committing funds to a product with low return potential. They could have one for you tomorrow, but then you'd be upset that it cost you a grand. Call a machine shop and get a quote for a run of something less than a thousand pieces. Setup and tooling costs alone will blow your mind.

[NastE-imp]

I don't see what that has to do with them lying to about making them. BET: I have already been working on castings/templates. Within walking distance of over 50 specialized cnc machines.

**Wonders how companies like machine, thin-air get their start if a couple if valves cost $1000+**

Oh that's right, because it's still a ****ing profit! This isn't a flame war, i just want to get to the bottom of this, and i won't shut up until they do what they said they would do!!! Am i the only one around here who still appreciates a man's word?

[americanidiot748]

I understand what you mean, you feel like your getting the run around and feel like they lied to you but you have to also see where they are coming from, they probably originally thought that they would have the ability to produce them but now realize they cant