Re-Introducing Driverz, Inc. and Thank You!

[DriverzInc]

Many of you may have noticed that we here at DriverzInc have been growing! We have added employees, like Justin in sales, as well as shop employees. Also, we have set ourselves up in a new, legit, brick and mortar location.



We mean business.

We have successfully grown our business in this tough economy and have no plans to stop doing so. I also want to take the time to effectively show the difference between us and the "other guys". We have these products here physically, in our showroom on display, in a retail location, where customers can walk in an see product and see us. We are not guys that wake up, walk out to our garage in sweats and a t-shirt and log in to our computers and claim to be "at work". We have grown our relationships with dealers through sales, marketing, and hard work. We have helped brand products, and have worked behind the scenes to develop new products for our hobby.

We have seen major growth in the following areas:

Wilwood Brakes!
Steve (the Sales Mgr.) actually made a trip down to our little piece of heaven this last Friday to shake our hands and commend us for a job well done this 4th quarter. Where others failed, we grew, and we can only attribute the rise in brake sales to great customer service, and quick delivery times. We have been shipping Wilwood kits within a week of order dates, pretty consistently. While other dealers wait to put in group orders to further their margins, we've placed orders with Wilwood consistent enough that our customers have not had to wait for their order, nor did they pay any more. We did it legitimately, and have worked our way to Master Dealers for Wilwood based on our consistency.

Currie!
Within the past 2 months, we have literally sold 8 ford 9" rear ends, for several different muscle car applications. Currie has delivered with in weeks of order dates, and because they are local to us, we are shipping swiftly with no added drop ship fees or delay times. We've been able to effectively price Currie parts very competitively, and in most cases are saving customers good money on their purchase. And now with the addition of their new Fab9, we can't wait to get a few of these out into the market place.

Forgeline!
Forgeline has stepped up and actually sent us display wheels to display here in our showroom. This is a perfect example to effectively show the difference between us and the "other guys". We have these products here on display. For anyone local to us in the SoCal area, come on down to our shop and take a look at these for yourselves. We were able to move more than just a few sets of wheels during their year end sale, and have seen a large rise in Forgeline orders this January. We understand how wheels are built, and how to build wheels to work with brake systems, and suspension modifications, and if you take that knowledge, and combine it with quality customer service, why would anyone go anywhere else? And now you can come on down and see their wheels right here in our showroom, and come out to the shows, we'll have them on display in our booth too!

SpeedTech!
The guys at SpeedTech have been really turning out some quality suspension products for the most popular muscle car applications, and their front subframe and torque arm rear have proven to work, and work well, without breaking the bank. We have recently sold a number of their suspension packages,and have added their kits to our site.

Bonspeed!
Brad and the Bonspeed team is really taking the wheel line to the next level, and have really made some BIG changes behind the scenes to streamline their manufacturing, fit, and finish, and we are happy to re-introduce them to our product line. New designs, like the JagX, and the Vinspeed, combined with strong timeless designs like the Huntington, and the GTB, the Bonspeed line is re-invented, and stronger than ever. Turn around times on wheels have been vastly improved as well this year, and are consistently being seen 4-6 weeks from order dates.

Rushforth!
Those of you who have been around the forums for years know that we started this wheel line with Jason two years ago. I was personally a partner in the wheel line. Jason and I are no longer partners due to conflicts of interest, but Driverz remains as the wheel line's oldest, and well known dealer. We know the ins and outs of Rushforth's wheels better than any, and as the number 1 source to go to for Rushforth Wheels, who better to order Rushforth Wheels from than someone who helped start the line?

Shows!
We are one of the few dealers that take our show on the road! We do so because we have these items on display, and have no problem putting ourselves out there, in front of the customers, and showing them what we are all about. Again, we run a legitimate business, and have no intent of just being any kind of fly by night, online, run out of our garage business. We're the real deal, and are out there on the streets making it happen. We will be bringing Wilwood brake kits with us to sell, all our wheel brands to display, some suspension pieces, and of course, excellent SHOW deals.

Our tentative show schedule so far looks like this:

• Feb. 20, DriverzInc Open House
• March 12-14, Good-Guys Scottsdale
• March 27-28, Good-Guys Pleasanton
• April 9-11, Good-Guys Del Mar
• May 15-16, Good-Guys Orange County
• July 9-11, Good-Guys Columbus
• Aug 27-29, Good-Guys Pleasanton
• Sept 25th Cruise for a Cure, Orange County
• Oct 1-3 Good Guys, Dallas
• Nov 19-21 Good-Guys Scottsdale

If anyone has any constructive and positive feedback, please feel free to let me know. I want to reassure everyone we are here to stay, and will continue to grow to help provide our customers the best service, advice, pricing, and overall experience possible. The reason is simple. We love what we do. We by no means have any ambition to be the next Summit Racing, however, we will diligently continue to grow in areas that help us, help you.

Also, a big thank you to the manufacturers, brands, and individuals who have helped us grow our business over the past few years. Companies like Baer Brakes, Schott Wheels, Kore3, SC&C, who go to the extent of recommending customers to us for their products, or for superb technical information, and customer service. Your support has not gone unnoticed, or unappreciated. You guys have helped us stick around through these hard times and grow a business during hard economic times, and to you we are eternally grateful.

Please continue to check our website for changes, and additions to our product lines. And a HUGE THANK YOU to our loyal, loyal, loyal customer base that continues to source their parts through us and through word of mouth, suggest us to others. It is because of you, we continue to stay in business and are here to still help others like yourselves.

[buickfunnycar.com]

Great to hear Jon...soon I'll be able to tell people I knew you back when you were just a little squirt,lol.

[DriverzInc]

And I completely forgot to mention, on the shop side, we're booked!

When we first designed the interior of this location, I was happy to be able to start fitting more projects in the back. We have so far brought in a few killer projects:

A numbers matching, 69 Camaro RS, that is still owned by the original owner. We have re-built the small block power plant, and TH350, and have re-wired the entire car with an American Autowire harness, are installing a completely new interior. Suspension wise, we through all the Hotchkis goodies at the car, along with a 4 wheel disc brake kit from CPP. Body wise, we are adding a rear spoiler, and are completely painting the car Lexus Red. Should be a nice driver when it is done, which is what the owner wants.
We also have a 69 Mustang Coupe, that is getting the Resto Mod treatment. We are shoe-horning a big block 460 in this little pony, with a C6 trans. A narrowed Currie 9 is on the shelf ready to go under the rear as well. We are going to be actually changing the rear window shape to better flow the with rear windshield as well as modifying a few other body pieces. Shaved drip rails, etc.
I'm also building a 68 Lincoln Continental for myself as a driver, and we just recently will be bringing in a 1970 Nova to build for Columbus, 2011.

As for smaller jobs, we just finished a CPP Big Brake install on a very nice, 62 Impala (409 car) last week, and this week are installing a new Ididit steering column, Shutt steering wheel, and SC&C stageII front kit on a 64 Chevelle Wagon.

[Draginutz]

Congrats on everything Jon! I know its a bit of a drive but you should consider the Good Guys show in Loveland, CO, June 4-6. Always a huge turn out and not many "good" vendors. Just a thought.

[DriverzInc]

Congrats on everything Jon! I know its a bit of a drive but you should consider the Good Guys show in Loveland, CO, June 4-6. Always a huge turn out and not many "good" vendors. Just a thought.

Thanks Pete, I'll consider it. I usually like to schedule shows out of the state close together, so we can ship the display out and keep it out there, work a few shows, and then ship it all back. We might add a show or two right before or after Columbus, and NSRA Nats in Louisville should be interesting this year as its the first time they'll be letting us muscle car guys in to the show.

[Bad94]

and we just recently will be bringing in a 1970 Nova to build for Columbus, 2011.

I didnt know that you had my car out there.

Thanks Pete, I'll consider it. I usually like to schedule shows out of the state close together, so we can ship the display out and keep it out there, work a few shows, and then ship it all back. We might add a show or two right before or after Columbus, and NSRA Nats in Louisville should be interesting this year as its the first time they'll be letting us muscle car guys in to the show.

I cant wait till columbus and the NSRA Nats this year. If you need a place to ship ur stuff to, let me know. I can deliver it too the shows too. The 49 truck that you hooked us up on the wheels for, will be at both of those shows.

[killer67]

I will be at Columbus - will check you out!

[colt zantop]

wow...congrats on success in such hard times! those that make it though will be the strongest when the economy comes back!

[sniper]

Also, we have set ourselves up in a new, legit, brick and mortar location.

We mean business.

I also want to take the time to effectively show the difference between us and the "other guys". We are not guys that wake up, walk out to our garage in sweats and a t-shirt and log in to our computers and claim to be "at work".

If anyone has any constructive and positive feedback, please feel free to let me know.

Take this how you will, but I have never found it neccessary to mention other shops in order to gain new business. Some people will always learn the hard way that there is a reason that someone else is so much cheaper.

Your wording just sounded a little arrogant to me, but I could be completly off base there. If you just moved into a "new, legit, brick and mortar location" where were you doing business before? I hope after that rant it wasn't out of a non business location.

Other than that, Congrats on the success and I wish continued growth for your company.

[DriverzInc]

Take this how you will, but I have never found it neccessary to mention other shops in order to gain new business. Some people will always learn the hard way that there is a reason that someone else is so much cheaper.

Your wording just sounded a little arrogant to me, but I could be completly off base there. If you just moved into a "new, legit, brick and mortar location" where were you doing business before? I hope after that rant it wasn't out of a non business location.

Other than that, Congrats on the success and I wish continued growth for your company.

Thanks for the congrats Mark. We were always in a "legit brick and mortar location", but I wanted to re-iterate only because I think its important that if anyone did not know, where we were working, and what we did, its clear and concise now. Also, we are still not known for offering other items other than wheels and tires, and I thought it would be a good time to re-introduce ourselves, our business, and what's new at Driverz.

Unfortunately, its not clear that some other guys operate by violating the rules associated with common business practice, MAP pricing, proof of retail location, etc., and I think its important to point out that we worked hard to get where we are, and that we did the right way. You'll never see us advertising out in the open how much we discount an item every day as it is a violation of most manufacturer's strict guidelines, but unfortunately, its starting to become too commonly discussed. But that is a whole other bowl of cheerios. Thanks again for the good wishes, and the congrats, they are much appreciated.

[Droolguy]

Good to see your doing well!

The service I have received from you guys is outstanding, especially with me being over here in Iraq.

Specifically from Justin, I don't know what your paying him but its not enough.

I am five-figures deep in my project with you guys and completely satisfied!