if my memory serves me right,the entire month of december always has a 10% code

is that the way it works every year???

Anyone?

I am ordering some heads and 10%off would be SWEET!!

Relax. The discounts come in December. I can't believe this year is any different. Isn't the performance industry experiencing a slowdown like the rest of the economy?

I'm going to be ordering a ton of stuff soon....is there one for Nov at all?

I know when the discount code starts......The day after I place my order.

Originally posted by ejrempel:
Relax. The discounts come in December. I can't believe this year is any different. Isn't the performance industry experiencing a slowdown like the rest of the economy? Absolutely Correct. Hopefully, even if their business picks up, they will remember their "Loyal Customers" (?)

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I have about $2k worth of stuff I need to order...come on discount code!

Just got Jegs Dec. catalog no mention of a discount. I hope they all aren't getting cheap this year.

Originally posted by ejrempel:
Isn't the performance industry experiencing a slowdown like the rest of the economy? Nope... not in a year when I am redoing one of my cars LOL :(

Jegs has never had a discount that I'm aware of. :(

Originally posted by Rock68SS:
Jegs has never had a discount that I'm aware of. :( But they can aford to give Jesse James and the Monster Garage show as much stuff as they can haul away! Monster HP big blocks, racing gear of all kinds, etc. What about the little guy with less than a $50,000 budget? Do you think they could give him a break? Not on your life! graemlins/sad.gif

One more day!! Hopefully there is one for December....also I read somewhere that the discount codes are just the source codes on the back of the magazine. Is that right?

who actually thinks one of us will get the discount code tomorrow? (im praying by the hour dont get me wrong :D )

Just got one sat.it was a small postcard,can't find it though.Hope the wife didn't pitch it graemlins/angry.gif Mike

Originally posted by 69ssmike:
Just got one sat.it was a small postcard,can't find it though.Hope the wife didn't pitch it graemlins/angry.gif Mike I would bet that postcard was from Year One because I got one too.

Originally posted by 69ssmike:
Just got one sat.it was a small postcard,can't find it though.Hope the wife didn't pitch it graemlins/angry.gif Mike Hope you can find it if that was it!

Just ordered my Eaton posi, gears and install kit from Toms Differentials today, along with a 1330 pinion yoke from Dennys and a whole load of stuff from Ground Up. Should be a fun week for the UPS guy! :D

Can't wait to see his face when I get my Summit order in... ;)

Originally posted by BillsCamino:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by 69ssmike:
Just got one sat.it was a small postcard,can't find it though.Hope the wife didn't pitch it graemlins/angry.gif Mike I would bet that postcard was from Year One because I got one too. </font>[/QUOTE]We have our Year One discount on record with them, therefore, when we order, it's automatic.

This discount is available for all TC Members.

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Originally posted by LVMAXX:
We have our Year One discount on record with them, therefore, when we order, it's automatic.

This discount is available for all TC Members.

graemlins/thumbsup.gif graemlins/beers.gif graemlins/thumbsup.gif You missed my point... ;)
I was just pointing out the fact that Year One recently mass mailed out postcards announcing a seasonal discount.
I believe this was the card that 69ssmike received.
In the past, Summit has always emailed their discount codes...at least the ones I've received.
FYI, because Year One is a local parts outlet around here, it's a well known fact that they offer a standing discount to almost any valid car club member and not exclusively to TC. This discount eligibility is computer recorded with your records and is automatically credited upon placing an order. :cool:

You are correct!! Year One. The Wife looked at it before she pitched it. Sorry guys!! Guess she figured since I finished the car,I wouldn't be needing anything else graemlins/angry.gif Ya right!! Mike

So there is no codes out? Im going to order stuff for 2-3k and dont want to be dissapointed and see one the day after ,(

Did anyone get the code yet? I was getting ready to order some heads and 10% would be great!

no discount code sucks :mad:

did you try to ask for one.....
ya' never know.
shane

Just talked to Summit, 12/3 Wed Morning...no discount yet...salesgirl says they usually do it but doesn't know anything about it so far this season....waiting waiting waiting...

So far, only free shipping, which isn't anything new or special

http://www.summitracing.com/

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I used this last year for my Holley 950 Commander EFI...saved over $250 on that one order.

I have a similar sized order waiting this discount yet again...

Other wise Jegs will get my business...(maybe they are watching and that threat will push them to post the code... :D )

Summit posted about a bunch of items with "limited time discounts" late last month.

When I saw that, I was afraid that that was going to take the place of the end of year 10% discount this year. Looks like that is the case.

Maybe they will offer a discount early next year.

I have the year one codes if anyone wants them. smile.gif Email me at stangkillr66@aol.com

use the code #: M26100 and your get 10% off any purchase over $300 from now to dec 31st? at

http://www.summitracing.com/

Yeahhhhhhhhhh............................

SWEEEEEEEET!! Thanks!!

Code M26100 is invalid. Just placed a $1000 order and the code was rejected. Called customer service and spoke with the team leader. Said no codes are currently valid. :mad: :mad:

Gee thanks GRUMPYVETTE ...

:rolleyes:

Is Scrooge working at summit now?
Man this is brutal graemlins/angry.gif .
So much christmas shopping to do and so little time!
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that was last years discount code ;(

You get free shipping at Summit, what more do you want? thats as good as a discount.


Rocky

At Jegs you get free shipping and a free hat :D graemlins/beers.gif

I live 6 miles from Jegs so shipping isn't a savings. Both Jegs and Summit have free ground shipping anyway. I'm about 90 miles from Summit and they have a better selection. I also have the dreaded state tax for both to off set the 10%.
:rolleyes:

yeap, just called and I asked about the code first before I went through my long list...they said the code is not valid.
Darn.

the 1 year i REALLY need the discount..........

Well I waited 40 years to get my car,guess I can wait for a code! :eek:

Just returned from Jegs $879 later but I got both a hat & a shirt. graemlins/hurray.gif

I buy most of the stuff for my Chevelle and Sherri's Biscayne from Summit, but on small lightweight orders I fail to see where the "free" shipping is.

You pay for shipping,just like you are NOT getting 0% financing with new cars, they just add it into the price of the product.

I don't think that is true, yes I paid an $8.50 handling charge, but I just bought Two Cragar wheels from Summit and paid almost $50.00 apiece less from them, than any place that sells wheels in Kansas City for the exact same thing.


Rocky

Yeah, I agree that "free shipping" is somewhat misleading. But on an order where shipping would normally cost in excess of $15, there is a savings.

Unfortunately, I only order a few items from Jegs and Summit these days. And the shipping would usually be less than the "handling fee" on these items.

But for the convenience of having it delivered to my home, it's usually worth it.

you are only "pay for shipping" if you can find the item locally at less price than Summit. For example, if I get a part locally for $100, and then almost $9 for taxes, it is still way cheaper to buy it for Summit's price, which I found that is about on average 20-30% cheaper thank local prices, and pay their $7 or whatever handling fee. Of course the more you buy, the more you save as you only pay one handling fee per order.

Having said that, I try to buy as much locally as I can to support the local economy.

Free shipping would be a dream come true for me. I'm trying to get a cowl hood for my '69 Camaro, a $220 hood, but shipping is $700!!! Living in Alaska nice, but shipping absolutely sucks. Free shipping doesn't usually include us.
:(

Originally posted by gwbutch:
Free shipping would be a dream come true for me. I'm trying to get a cowl hood for my '69 Camaro, a $220 hood, but shipping is $700!!! Living in Alaska nice, but shipping absolutely sucks. Free shipping doesn't usually include us.
:( OUCH!

There must be someone you know who works for a shipping line, trucking line, or one of the train companies that could have it shipped like it was his or hers.

Before our brother-in-law retired from a trucking company, they used to give him free shipping on everything. I think they called it "Dead Heading", or something like that.

Maybe, just maybe, one of the Team Chevelle Members works for one of these companies (?)

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TTT


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I mihgt be mistaken, but I have read somewhere that they will postpone the discount to January instead of December for this year.

most of our retailers here in vegas will price match summit or jegs you just gotta ask,and make sure you gotta copy of the catalog with ya'
shane

I just placed an order...the salesman told me that from the meetings they have had this year, he did not think that they will do the 10% discount program...

Not sure if this means anything, but that is what I was told.

Dang...I've waited long enough, so I think tomororw I'll place my order. Wish I would have done it sooner because I really need my springs this weekend. But oh well...

Originally posted by ovelle:
most of our retailers here in vegas will price match summit or jegs you just gotta ask,and make sure you gotta copy of the catalog with ya'
shane Just got off the phone with GORDON (Extension #5865).

Discount "Maybe" in January (?????)

Placed $250.00 order.

Let "Us" tell you, Gordon is so knowledgeable in areas of our sport/restoration, you can't even begin to comprehend his expertise!!!!!

Call him directly, as he can "Advise" you, and place your order for you!!!!!

Be sure to tell him Richard and Judy from Las Vegas/NV recommended him, and that you are a member of """""TEAM CHEVELLE"""""!!!!!

Catch you later/LVMAXX

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Well, looks like I'll be buying some roller rockers from Competition Products instead of Summit.

why, are they cheaper or is the company in your state/city?

Understood, Richard! Obviously, some of the guys can't read between the lines. C'mon guys, read between the lines graemlins/clonk.gif !!!

I cant Speak english ,(

Damn... No mail to him? ;)

Originally posted by ovelle:
most of our retailers here in vegas will price match summit or jegs you just gotta ask,and make sure you gotta copy of the catalog with ya'
shane SHANE;

That would be great!

However, every time we go to the local retailers (American Racing Supply, National Performance, and others), it seems as if they don't want to bother with a $50.00 order, or a $500.00 order, or a $$$Big Bucks Order. We did get NAPA/Charleston Auto Parts to match Summit on the MOOG stuff, however, that didn't amount too much of an order.

We have been somewhat lucky and fortunate by basically all of the suppliers of our project, as most of them ended up kicking in a great part of the actual cost(s).

If you know some of the local suppliers who will at least match Summit, let us know.

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max,
checker auto parts i use jones and smoke ranch,
most of my stuff i get from there they also take an additianal 5% off.try it you'll like it.national if its not a big difference they'll do it (just bring pliers for the teeth)who likes to shop national perf. anyway,cant stand those people.
shane

You would think National and American Racing Supply would want the business (?).

Who do we ask for at Checker?

When we bought our 2 Kirkey Pro Street Racing Seats, we went to ARS first, and they had some on the walls. I had to use "Their" ladder to take them off the walls, they wouldn't even take the time to do it. We wanted to see how they felt while actually sitting in them, plus SCTA/BNI/USFRA needs the part numbers before they will approve them.

Ended up having them dropped shipped thru Summit from Kirkey for $80.00 less than the "Absolute Lowest Price We Can Offer" statement from ARS, plus at that time, Summit had the 10% discount code for another $37.00 discount.

Didn't even bother to go back to ARS when we bought our Simpson 6 point racing harnesses.

Catch you later.

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I just think Summit (and Jegs) would be happy for the increased volume they would do because of a 10% sale. Maybe sales in 2003 have been TOO good and Summit does not see any need to reward everyone with a few dollars off their prices? Who knows?
All I know is that I have spent ALOT of money with Summit and the 10% discount REALLY came in handy a few times. Of course, it is THEIR business and they can run it anyway they see fit but, that mentality causes me to go seek out retailers with more competitive pricing...like Flatlander and Competition Products. They are smaller but, also more eager to steal away some of the big boys's business so, occasionally you do get a good price on parts.
However, I will say that I have NEVER had a problem returning anything to Summit and that is one in their favor. However, I (like most here) don't have an unlimited budget and the bottom line is the most important thing for me.

or, maybe they have not done as good this year and they need to NOT offer the 10% in order to meet their budgets.

Do you like Flatlander's telephone demeanour?Just a question.

I got a refund check in the mail today from SUMMIT for $43.46! :eek:
And I don't have the faintest reason why??? :confused:
Maybe they have a Cash Back Bonus??

If so, it figures out to be a .00034% return! :D

How do I say this "nicely?"
Flatlander individual on the phone was the most NON professional individual that I had dealt with in a very long time...

Originally posted by BillsCamino:
I got a refund check in the mail today from SUMMIT for $43.46! :eek:
And I don't have the faintest reason why??? :confused:
Maybe they have a Cash Back Bonus??

If so, it figures out to be a .00034% return! :D Can you call them, and find out? Maybe, just maybe, certain customers (?) get a discount or ?

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I haven't purchased alot from Flatlander but, the few times I spoke with them on the phone wasn't a bad experience but, they didn't have the part I was looking for so, it wasn't a lengthy conversation.
I have however, spoken at length with the folks at Competition Products...very courtious and professional.
They are my #2 resource behind Summit....and on their way up.

Originally posted by ovelle:
max,
checker auto parts i use jones and smoke ranch,
most of my stuff i get from there they also take an additianal 5% off.try it you'll like it.national if its not a big difference they'll do it (just bring pliers for the teeth)who likes to shop national perf. anyway,cant stand those people.
shane SHANE;

We purchased our TRW Rear Brake Parts from this company this past week-

Parts Distribution Services, Inc. (PDSI)
*Formerly C.W.Carter Company*
4510 Mitchell Street
643-7278 (Ask for Nielsen)
-OR-
591-0278 (Kelly @ Outside Sales)

They (Nielsen) personally told me that they will match and/or beat any Summit price.

They sell Suspension and Brake (Anything you can think of) items mostly for autos, plus clutches, wipers, belts, and a few other items. They actually specialize in big truck items, but are expanding into autos/pickups.

We purchased our Autospecialty/TRW/Power Stop Slotted Rotors, Calipers, and 9-1-1 Extreme Performance Disc Brake Pads from Summit last week, and could have saved at least 5% plus shipping/handling (If it is what they call a "Stocking Order", and you can wait the few extra days), by purchasing them from PDSI


Hey you other Las Vegas TC Members, let's keep these other "Hidden" discounters coming.

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I just ordered some parts from Sunnit tonight. I tried to use the code in previuos replies in this thread, #M26100. Summit said it was last years discount code, and they were not doing it this year. Ba Humbug. No discounts this season. Then I get an email announcing a sale in January! Just can't win!!!!!

What did the email say. rebate? discount?

Sale is for selected brand names/items only.

They have been doing this for a while now...sale of selected items for a couple of months.

Sometimes you can find some good deals there, for example I picked up my MSD Digital 7 this month during their Nov-Dec sale. $499...goes back to the regular price of $669 on January 1st.

From the FWIW department.

I do marketing research and new product plans for this market among others. I can tell you that this year was a GREAT year for both Summit and Jegs as well as the industry as a whole. And more to come next year!

I just returned from INDY from the PRI show and it was a fest of smiling faces from ear to ear! This industry is growing and more profits involved as well. 400,000 square feet of just hard core racing orgasmic stuff.

Summit moreover has made a successful entre into sport compact and truck markets bigtime! Just look at a catalog from a couple of years ago and compare it with today! Lot's of truck, SC, and crossover parts! Discounts...they don't need no sticking discounts! Especially when they are the pricing leader and volume leaders in the business. I will go so far to suggest that the privately held Summit is preparing for better profitability for possible IPO or sale. It's coming believe me.

Last fall (02) and winter saw sales off due to the general economy. Things really picked up this year starting in the late spring and has been on a tear since. Even NAPA's aftermarket parts division saw a huge increase this year.

Just my two sense.

HOTROD,

Thats kinda what I thought was happening. Why would Summit cut their own throats (profit margin) to spur sales(volume) when they don't have to?
As a privately held company they also have no responsibility to stockholders to show huge increases in volume (comp sales).
With their diversification into the truck and sport compact market, they will also become less reliant on sales in the V8/musclecar/drag racing area. Its a smart business move...don't put all your eggs into one basket! The youth market is a huge area of income for the big retailers. Teenagers today still hotrod their cars like we used to but, how many teenagers do you know that can or even would want to build a 540 cubic inch big block Chevy? Some but, not very many. Most are bolting parts onto a '96 Honda, taking their girlfriends out on Friday night and then taking the same car to the dragstrip on Saturday.
The Summit (and probably soon to be followed by Jegs if they want to survive) that we all grew up with and are accustomed to is changing and for us...its not necessarily a good change.
Although, their maybe a bit of a reprieve IF...IF...they do go public. Then, there will be stockholders to keep happy and if sales ever start slipping, we might see a return of the 10% discount offers.

how many of you are still holding off,and waiting for the discount??

if the discount doesn't happen,are you going to purchase elsewhere in spite??

I ordered all my stuff on the 16th and it came last Friday. Coulnd't really wait any longer, but I still bought it from Summit. Got 2 free shirts and a hat out of it.

Originally posted by ericrickster:
how many of you are still holding off,and waiting for the discount??

if the discount doesn't happen,are you going to purchase elsewhere in spite?? Eric..How`s the new motor program coming?
Anything to share with us?
I followed that thread of yours on DRR. Don`t let the obnoxious gas bag/bootlicker combo get to you. smile.gif
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My thought is that Summit leads with its jaw. They put out a price, and it should be like shooting fish in a barrel to beat it. The drop shippers should FOR SURE be able to beat the big catalogue discounters! {right? wrong?}

We continute to purchase thru Summit, and the Jeg's fans will continue to by thru them.

Ten (10) percent is a big number if you are building a "Money Pit".

What we have found out from Team Members, and in our case, Shane, here in Las Vegas, is that there are other suppliers who will match or beat Summit, and who would say "NO" to that.

We found out about this company by accident when we called the TRW TECH LINE-

Parts Distribution Services, Inc. (PDSI)
*Formerly C.W.Carter Company*
4510 Mitchell Street
643-7278 (Ask for Nielsen)
-OR-
591-0278 (Kelly @ Outside Sales)

They (Nielsen) personally told me that they will match and/or beat any Summit price.

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, that got us to thinking (?).

Call the tech line from any company you want to purchase from, and ask them who sells in your general area, and maybe (?????), they will turn you on to a company or companies who will match and/or beat Summit, Jeg's and others, and there are quite a few others in the list(s).

Just A Thought????? Or maybe a winning formula?????

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New twist time... I buy as much locally as I possibly can. Their prices are in the same ball park although you have sales tax instead of shipping or handling. But the great thing is I can see before I buy... if I order something and it needs to be returned for some reason it is there leg work and hassle and not mine. I also have found that you get WAY better customer service then with Summit and they really go out of their way to help you in a jam. I had a local place once take a brand new race fuel pump off a car they were building to give me in exchange for one that failed so I could still race the next day. That is one heck of a perk you will never get froom mailorder.

I NEED THE CODE , I GOT TO GET SOME TURBO MUFFLERS BEFORE THEY KICK ME OFF THE BLOCK

"OPEN HEADERS HURT ONLY THE WEAK" :eek: :D :eek:

I'll buy from Summit for the sole purpose of driving the local speed shop into the ground. $279 for a SB Chevy Edelbrock Performer, $10 for Holley jets, and $16 for a single Holley needle and seat is a bit steep.

Yeah, we got speed shops in Winnipeg with the same bloody attitude....and they are getting killed at the border by Jegs and Summit, among others. The markups up here are horrendous, and when the distributors do have sales, the deals are not passed on. Someday someone is going to set up a co-op, where everyone is an owner, and absolutely kick butt. We even have a Minister of Co-operative Development that will lend assistance if they know how much business is walking out of Winnipeg for anywhere between a few shekels {like wire looms}, to huge, stupid savings on custom wheels. {to be fair, the Wpg. market is only about 600,000 souls, and the trading area would add about 100,000 more}