MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: wigit on September 02, 2013, 04:44:19 pm
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Just been told from a friend who worked there that Compomotive Wheels have apparently gone into receivership, itappears the Directors will be setting up Compomotive International with wheels now made in China rather than the UK. Sad news with 40 years of UK production :fighting:
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I sure as hell won't be buying any new compensation motive alloys
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I sure as hell won't be buying any new compensation motive alloys
care to elaborate sir?
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because they will no doubt be cheap sh*te important....
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The grammar in this thread is atrocious. :signLOL:
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Lovely
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Shame about the Compomotive company. They've been the staple wheel for so so many rally teams. Always fancied a set of Compo MO's. :-(
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They say are are in the process of restructuring......
We'll wait and see as afterall quality of product is what set them apart
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Big shame about this, have always loved the style and motorsport heritage of Compomotives.
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Big shame about this, have always loved the style and motorsport heritage of Compomotives.
Agree with this^^. Shame to hear this news...
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thats shame, but its the world today unfortunatly..
I had a set of 18" Compo MO's years ago on mu Kandy Red Nissan Pulsar GTiR
Think it was when 18's were still realitvily new as i paid an absolute fortune for the tyres but by f*ck did the car look sexy as hell with them!!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv422%2Fmikey_puma%2FCopy1ofDSC00046.jpg&hash=65f414659a04625c0e0a2fecd812b3ed3b5d3bcd)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv422%2Fmikey_puma%2FDSC00049.jpg&hash=daa013cb5c2053bdf69619cd06d5a101c1cb643e)
One of the defining moments for me was when the alloy wheel nuts stripped, meaning the front n/s wheel became detached.. the car dropped onto the Wilwood BBK and "D shaped" the rotor.. we found the wheel in amongst the trees, bobbing away in the stream! we could stand straight for laughing our tits off!!
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Hi,
I've just read your post about compomotive and I'm seriously p'd! Your post is the only thing I can find about this on the web. They have one of my wheels back for refurb and I want it back! Can you tell me any more or do you have any contacts I can get in touch with to find out more? I was dealing with Erik there up until last week and wondered why I hadn't been able to get in touch since last week.
I'd really appreciate any help you can give me as at the moment I have only 3 wheels on my motor :sad1:
Thanks...
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Hi,
I've just read your post about compomotive and I'm seriously p'd! Your post is the only thing I can find about this on the web. They have one of my wheels back for refurb and I want it back! Can you tell me any more or do you have any contacts I can get in touch with to find out more? I was dealing with Erik there up until last week and wondered why I hadn't been able to get in touch since last week.
I'd really appreciate any help you can give me as at the moment I have only 3 wheels on my motor :sad1:
Thanks...
he is one of my best friends and no longer there, this is what they posted on his facebook thread which is a masterclass of how not to do HR in public
Compomotive Wheels XXXX - As you were in sales and you did not do much of that.. don't you think you need to take some of the blame.
they go on to say they are restructuring.. yeah yeah yeah
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Thanks for you reply.
I fell very sorry for your mate. Did he work with Erik?
It looks like I'm going to have to try and get this back through the receiver, which will be a nightmare. It would be a huge help if your mate could help with any names etc. I understand the wheel was due to go for stripping at an outside company, so my wheel could be there if they aren't paying the bills. All I need to find out is the name of the strippers...
If you mate can help me at all, then I would be happy to compensate him for his time.
I think a drive over there tomorrow might be in order.
Cheers...
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my mate is Erik who is currently on is holiday somewhere, the quote is what they posted on Erik'd Facebook
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Thanks for your reply once more.
OK, I understand. Erik will no doubt remember me. When he gets back could you do me a big favour and mention 'Neil with the ML wheel in for refurb'? He will undoubtably have information that will help me. Like I say, I'd be very happy to compensate him for his time - and buy you a few beers if I can get this wheel back.
Three wheels on your wagon isn't much fun.......
Cheers.
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bit harsh if thats what they posted on FB..
All well and good if thats what they feel and i understand that everyone will be feeling a bit raw about it but no need to air the dirty laundry in such a public manner!
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Totally agree, if a company is in a difficult situation and close to the brink, then airing the dirty laundry in public just ends up pushing it over the edge. Then everyone loses out...
I've now resolved my situation with Compomotive. Many thanks to you guys posting their situation on the forum. It was the only news I could find about them (I'm not on facebook).
You were correct. Compomotive as we know them are not currently trading, which is very sad considering all the history they have.
Who know's if something will rise from the ashes.....