BEWARE of RICKY ORTIZ of INDUSTRIAL_PERFORMANCE
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BEWARE of RICKY ORTIZ of INDUSTRIAL_PERFORMANCE
Just wanted everyone to know about a certain tuning company that will rip u off, so DONT do business with them. INDUSTRIAL-PERFORMANCE. Co-owner is RICKY ORTIZ.
They were featured a few years ago in Honda Tuning, known for specializing in valve jobs.
Here's the long story:
During June of 2006, I went to Ricky Ortiz's shop, known as Industrial Performance, located in Carson, CA. I was familiar with him because he was one of my customers. He said he'd be able to do a fully rebuilt Z6 head for me and a mini-me swap, but that i'd have to put a deposit bc i didn't have the parts already. He said he'd order it for me with my deposit. I left z6 head, cam, and 1200 dollars as a deposit. After a few weeks, I always called and went back to check up on it, but to my surprise his equipment broke, so he couldn't work on it. I was understanding.
after a month, I went back and they said he was in NJ for the races and wont be back for a few weeks. I was still understanding but got concerned. Then after my rex was stolen and stripped, I figured I'd go and tell him to cancel it with the understanding that he wouldn't be giving me all my money back.
But to my surprise, the whole shop was empty! Gone! He had cleaned out and left town or whatever. Couldn't track him down and i lost all my money.
BEWARE of a guy that goes by the name, RICKY ORTIZ, hispanic, with a fairly large beard hanging from his chin. He sponsors a drag car. Its a light blue honda Insight, with the "TORCO" brand name on the side of the car. I think it was at the annual HONDA meet in cerritos at the honda dealership.
BEWARE EVERYONE!
They were featured a few years ago in Honda Tuning, known for specializing in valve jobs.
Here's the long story:
During June of 2006, I went to Ricky Ortiz's shop, known as Industrial Performance, located in Carson, CA. I was familiar with him because he was one of my customers. He said he'd be able to do a fully rebuilt Z6 head for me and a mini-me swap, but that i'd have to put a deposit bc i didn't have the parts already. He said he'd order it for me with my deposit. I left z6 head, cam, and 1200 dollars as a deposit. After a few weeks, I always called and went back to check up on it, but to my surprise his equipment broke, so he couldn't work on it. I was understanding.
after a month, I went back and they said he was in NJ for the races and wont be back for a few weeks. I was still understanding but got concerned. Then after my rex was stolen and stripped, I figured I'd go and tell him to cancel it with the understanding that he wouldn't be giving me all my money back.
But to my surprise, the whole shop was empty! Gone! He had cleaned out and left town or whatever. Couldn't track him down and i lost all my money.
BEWARE of a guy that goes by the name, RICKY ORTIZ, hispanic, with a fairly large beard hanging from his chin. He sponsors a drag car. Its a light blue honda Insight, with the "TORCO" brand name on the side of the car. I think it was at the annual HONDA meet in cerritos at the honda dealership.
BEWARE EVERYONE!
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yeah, i think thats the one, looks like it. Its been a long time, but hey, he ripped me and possibly many others off. Cmon', how would u feel if he did this to you.
It was too late for me to report it, since the law gives you a time limit to file a claim. but for me it was too late. I got a new car after it got stolen so i was like, f** it.
I just want people to know. It may have been bought out or something. Since its been so long.
It was too late for me to report it, since the law gives you a time limit to file a claim. but for me it was too late. I got a new car after it got stolen so i was like, f** it.
I just want people to know. It may have been bought out or something. Since its been so long.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crxken »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah, i think thats the one, looks like it. Its been a long time, but hey, he ripped me and possibly many others off. Cmon', how would u feel if he did this to you.
It was too late for me to report it, since the law gives you a time limit to file a claim. but for me it was too late. I got a new car after it got stolen so i was like, f** it.
I just want people to know. It may have been bought out or something. Since its been so long.</TD></TR></TABLE>
so you've quit trying to find him? i'd keep on trying to track him, if force needs to be used then i'll use it. $1200 and parts isn't something to forget....
It was too late for me to report it, since the law gives you a time limit to file a claim. but for me it was too late. I got a new car after it got stolen so i was like, f** it.
I just want people to know. It may have been bought out or something. Since its been so long.</TD></TR></TABLE>
so you've quit trying to find him? i'd keep on trying to track him, if force needs to be used then i'll use it. $1200 and parts isn't something to forget....
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yeah, u could say that, now im just trying to ruin his name n reputation.
he's a thief, a dirty *** thief, thats all i can say. if he's not associated with bisimoto, then sorry, but if he is, then what can i say....
he's a thief, a dirty *** thief, thats all i can say. if he's not associated with bisimoto, then sorry, but if he is, then what can i say....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crxken »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah, u could say that, now im just trying to ruin his name n reputation.
he's a thief, a dirty *** thief, thats all i can say. if he's not associated with bisimoto, then sorry, but if he is, then what can i say....</TD></TR></TABLE>
im pretty positive that bisimoto has nothing to do with anything that has to do with your head and/or car..
he's a thief, a dirty *** thief, thats all i can say. if he's not associated with bisimoto, then sorry, but if he is, then what can i say....</TD></TR></TABLE>
im pretty positive that bisimoto has nothing to do with anything that has to do with your head and/or car..
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that really sucks dude - ****, you can search for people online..you have to pay to do it, but it is possible. friend of mine i havent seen or heard from in 8 or 9 years found me that way...kind of stalkerish, but id certainly want to find someone that took engine, parts and 1200 from me and left without saying anything.
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Sorry to hear this bro.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by polything »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">http://www.intelius.com/
find him!
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WTF is this ?
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by polything »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">http://www.intelius.com/
find him!
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WTF is this ?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HondamanXxX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Sorry to hear this bro.
WTF is this ?</TD></TR></TABLE>
a way for perverts and pedifiles to find their prey!! lol jk
WTF is this ?</TD></TR></TABLE>
a way for perverts and pedifiles to find their prey!! lol jk
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thanks for all the concern guys, i'm sure that bisi may not have had anything to do with it bc, he's a self made man and this guy is...a bitch.
i tried using the link, polything gave me, but it gave so many listings under ricky ortiz. But what would you guys do if you were me? Its been over a year, and i have no claim. My life is better now, but everytime i start to think about the parts, money, and time that was ripped from me, i just get pissed. I know if i find him, i might go all out bc me and my temper isn't the best combination when i have time to plan **** out. Its happened a few times b4, not to me, but to some other unlucky ppl. (not trying to say i'm a badass or something, just that, this is me and my whole mentality, im the quiet type)
i tried using the link, polything gave me, but it gave so many listings under ricky ortiz. But what would you guys do if you were me? Its been over a year, and i have no claim. My life is better now, but everytime i start to think about the parts, money, and time that was ripped from me, i just get pissed. I know if i find him, i might go all out bc me and my temper isn't the best combination when i have time to plan **** out. Its happened a few times b4, not to me, but to some other unlucky ppl. (not trying to say i'm a badass or something, just that, this is me and my whole mentality, im the quiet type)
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Ken, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Ricky has been avoiding me for quite a while as well. He never sponsored my vehicle (I hope he was not lying to people, by telling them otherwise).
Ricky was a paid crew member of my race team, but then stopped showing up to races after our Bakersfield event in late 2006...I have not heard from him ever since, despite numerous calls from me and my team mates...no call backs, no email, nothing!
You are one of many enthusiasts who have reached out to me in person, via electronic media, and phone calls trying to track him down. I have kept note of these contacts, and will add you to my list.
Once again, I am saddened to hear of this betrayal: I had no idea that Ricky was capable of this behavior.
Ricky was a paid crew member of my race team, but then stopped showing up to races after our Bakersfield event in late 2006...I have not heard from him ever since, despite numerous calls from me and my team mates...no call backs, no email, nothing!
You are one of many enthusiasts who have reached out to me in person, via electronic media, and phone calls trying to track him down. I have kept note of these contacts, and will add you to my list.
Once again, I am saddened to hear of this betrayal: I had no idea that Ricky was capable of this behavior.
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Thank you Bisi, i'm glad to hear from you. And thanks for trying to at least give me and other ppl some kind of explanation on whats happening. I'm sure that you were never associated in a scam with someone like that. But yes, please add me to the list.
thanks for the concern, i do appreciate it and hope he does get caught someday.
thanks for the concern, i do appreciate it and hope he does get caught someday.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by n1_egsex »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you mean this car?
that's bisimoto's car</TD></TR></TABLE>
bisimoto seems to be a legit guy/company. you need to find this guy and tell the police what happened. do you have a bill of sale or anything?
that's bisimoto's car</TD></TR></TABLE>
bisimoto seems to be a legit guy/company. you need to find this guy and tell the police what happened. do you have a bill of sale or anything?
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Re: BEWARE of RICKY ORTIZ of INDUSTRIAL_PERFORMANCE (crxken)
I too was ripped off by him. Gave him $200 to have him clean up my H22 head. He took the money and the head when his shop closed down. Last time I saw him he was working at Sketchers in Torrance/Carson off the 405. That was mid-2007.
Bisi has nothing to do with this matter. I can vouch for that.
Bisi has nothing to do with this matter. I can vouch for that.
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man this a-hole! i knew i wasn't the only one! when u saw him, did u confront him? or call cops?
all i have is the old hand written receipt. might not even have it anymore.
all i have is the old hand written receipt. might not even have it anymore.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93egSLEEPER »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
bisimoto seems to be a legit guy/company. you need to find this guy and tell the police what happened. do you have a bill of sale or anything?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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I didn't read all the posts therefore look like an idiot posting what I did after Bisimoto responded already.
@ OP:
Sucks man . I know the feeling
I know a guy like that (took lots and lots and lots of pples' money without doing work and now nobody can track him down). I never lost ~$750 to him on a job he backed out of, but I don't really give a **** as this was like 2 or 3 years ago. Though I do reckon that other people would have his head on a platter if he resurfaces again.
In any event, this guy appears to be the same deal, as much as it sucks, it's A) Hard to prove, if B) You find the guy, again.
The cops aren't really able to do jack **** either. Paying for services (opposed to goods) can be a tricky game to prove.
bisimoto seems to be a legit guy/company. you need to find this guy and tell the police what happened. do you have a bill of sale or anything?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Translated:
I didn't read all the posts therefore look like an idiot posting what I did after Bisimoto responded already.
@ OP:
Sucks man . I know the feeling
I know a guy like that (took lots and lots and lots of pples' money without doing work and now nobody can track him down). I never lost ~$750 to him on a job he backed out of, but I don't really give a **** as this was like 2 or 3 years ago. Though I do reckon that other people would have his head on a platter if he resurfaces again.
In any event, this guy appears to be the same deal, as much as it sucks, it's A) Hard to prove, if B) You find the guy, again.
The cops aren't really able to do jack **** either. Paying for services (opposed to goods) can be a tricky game to prove.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Syndacate »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Paying for services (opposed to goods) can be a tricky game to prove. </TD></TR></TABLE>
The same type of thing happened to me a few years back but it was with more money than I'd like to admit. Even when you take it to small claims court, win, and get a judgement its still pretty much impossible to get payed... Thats from my experiance anyways...
The same type of thing happened to me a few years back but it was with more money than I'd like to admit. Even when you take it to small claims court, win, and get a judgement its still pretty much impossible to get payed... Thats from my experiance anyways...
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If this is the same Rick that used to claim (i say claim because bisi came in saying he didnt help with the car) to do bisi's headwork. Then i accidently stumbled on this guy by pure accident when i was looking to buy a new dash for my car. He was working out of another shop, he had a little 5x5x5 box that he was working out of just renting from this guys shop. This was a couple years back though, i doubt his still there but if he is i remember it being in Gardena/Torrance area, i want to say off redondo beach. I think i had a friend go there recently, ill try to get him in this thread for ya. Sorry i cant be more help.