Author Topic: Airspeed Closing? (Read 7056 times)

Billyisgr8 · « **on:** October 13, 2006, 01:07:41 PM »

WOW!!!! This is sudden and quick. I hope it all works out.

What a huge decision for Jim and Geoff.

Hope everything is ok.

Kevin

slammedbus · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2006, 01:18:42 PM »

I could just cry....... :unsure: So much for a local supply cause it will be a frosty day in you know where before I deal with CIP again.

Shane · « **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2006, 01:33:44 PM »

I just want to say thank to Geoff and Jim for all they have done for the local VW scene, I personally believe they put VW's back on the map again in BC. Running such a \"specific\" supply store is a tough go. These two guys did this because they truly love VW's. I hope the site stays as this has brought hundreds of people together.
Sorry I could not have supported you more, Thanks for all your \"Free Advise\" and Thanks for all the times you lent a Hand. You two are truly great friends....

Matt · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2006, 01:44:34 PM »

I also want to thank the guys of Airspeed for the wealth of knowledge the frequently gave away, the dedication to the VW hobby, and the numerous sponsorships for local shows and events.

I'm gonna miss going to the store to shoot the shit.

Thanks Geoff, Jim, Gary, and Jason.

OUTKAST · « **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2006, 02:01:30 PM »

Man friday the 13th sucks This is a real shame

Sorry to hear the news good luck with whatever you move on to Jim ,Geoff ,Jason and all those involved with Airspeed

I will miss dropping into the shop to chat and pick up a few things

egspot · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2006, 02:35:34 PM »

WOW!

That is too bad.

My most sincere thanks. You were all there in many ways as suppliers, advisers, and providers of this forum and other promotional means for the VW community in the lower mainland.

I like to think that you all will remain a part of this community and that our paths could cross again. With all good wishes for good rhythms in your future endeavors.

Emilio

egspot@shaw.ca

CHEECH · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2006, 02:49:21 PM »

WOW, WTF Geoff? I guess the gay porn site is really taking off eh? I must say you guys did provide TOP NOTCH service and that it was always a pleasure dealing with you guys. All the best to you guys with your next venture.

CHEERS AND A BIG THANKS

btljuce · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2006, 02:52:32 PM »

sorry to hear about that guys !!! thanks for all the great mail order service,and knowledge( advice) i wish you all well on your future endeavors. paul

James Buchan · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2006, 03:21:20 PM »

:!: I am still in shock :!:

moni · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2006, 03:26:39 PM »

truly a sad day in the ACVW community.

geoff and jim have done so much for the scene, it's amazing. as for service, it's always been top-notch. you both helped me so much during the engine rebuild; without you guys, it would have been impossible. and not just by supplying parts: you patiently answered my \"dumb girl\" questions, were never patronizing, infinitely supportive (when all the other shops either ripped me off or wouldn't give me the time of day) and made a backyard mechanic out of me.

the shop will be sorely missed.

i wish G, jimmy, jason and jeff all the best in future endeavours

BUSDADDY · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2006, 03:56:10 PM »

Wow, without a doubt a sad day for veedubbers, sorry to hear things have to end guys, there's other shops but none have airspeeds service.

HeliMike · « **Reply #11 on:** October 13, 2006, 04:05:52 PM »

No shit!?!? That sucks man!

Sorry to hear that guys

surgerypending · « **Reply #12 on:** October 13, 2006, 04:16:02 PM »

Ya....this really sucks! Being able to walk in....talk to people who know what they are doing and get the parts you need is awsome...i'm gonna miss that. Good luck guys!

Trevor P · « **Reply #13 on:** October 13, 2006, 06:00:13 PM »

I was really shocked to hear it today from Geoff when I phoned there. I had no idea!
I'm sorry to hear this, and I know how hard it can be to run a business that caters to a niche market. You guys were always great to me, provided good advice, and carried some top notch products. I will miss popping in when I come to town, but I'm sure we will meet again.
I wish you guys all the best in the future.

el_flechador · « **Reply #14 on:** October 13, 2006, 06:01:42 PM »

GUTTED...............best of luck to all those involved

Hansk · « **Reply #15 on:** October 13, 2006, 06:07:16 PM »

This is very sad news. I wish it wasn't true. Very sorry to hear this guys.

notchback · « **Reply #16 on:** October 13, 2006, 06:25:04 PM »

I will be among the people to congradulate these guys for opening something that was said couldnt be done and make something of it. I understand from being involved in the business it is a hard thing to keep your head above water with a giant beside you. I know that Jim and Geoff will come back with something better whether its together or alone. I know it will be great because they are true visionaries with cars and such. BruceM

66split · « **Reply #17 on:** October 13, 2006, 06:59:39 PM »

daymit guys this sucks...W/o Jim and Geoff i never would have been able to built/finish my bus...i am bummed, those are 2 of the coolest guys i have ever met (even tho' they're canadians!! lol) !!

wow guys...good luck i wish the best for ya!

steveo_32 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 13, 2006, 09:49:29 PM »

I am shocked dude, I really appreciate all the things you do for the V'dub scene.
I wish the best of luck to all you guys and to geoff for all the help he has givin me, The advice alone I shoud have paid for. Cheers and thanks so much.

rustybus · « **Reply #19 on:** October 14, 2006, 08:57:58 AM »

Project Decade · « **Reply #20 on:** October 14, 2006, 11:48:01 AM »

I am still in shock! Since I found out about the closing of Airspeed. It has been on my mind everyday since. WOW This is very sad to see happen. I would just like to say thanks to Jim, Geoff and Jason for all there help the past 4 years. I would not have gotten into the V.W. World and be building my car to as big of a stage like I am if it weren't for you guys. I feel like I have lost a family member. I hope everything works out for you guys in the next couple of months, years to come. I think you guys did a Top Notch job and provided the best of service to the V.W. community. In closing let's all hope that one day maybe there may come a day where Airspeed will re-open. Keep in touch and thanks again for all your help. Ryan M

silas · « **Reply #21 on:** October 14, 2006, 12:18:40 PM »

wow. that is too bad. good luck to geoff, jim, jason & jeff on all their future endeavors. i think you guys had a great run, helped out the acvw community in a huge way, and definatley helped put the word out that bc is serious about acvws.

to me, airspeed was \"the local speed shop\".

you know when you hear about those cool shops in the 60's that used to ignite the fire under young acvw fans asses. FAT performance, SCAT, Economotors, EMPI, gene berg enterprises....shops where people could walk in and see a car being built, touch and feel the \"new\" speed part that just arrived, oogle at the sweet mag wheels that would look great on their car, flip through the pages of the latest vw mag, shoot the shit with the owners, employees and customers that were there...well i always wished that there was a shop like that around here and airspeed became it. i didnt go there as often as i would have liked to and the purchases were small, but i always felt welcome and was always well taken care of.

thanks for that guys.

so is there a closing down party on saturday the 28th? anyone feel like cruising their acvw out there and getting beligerant in the parking lot?

amishrabbi · « **Reply #22 on:** October 14, 2006, 01:40:25 PM »

this sucks. period.

hate to see you guys closing down, when i first got my beetle you were the only guys who had parts for me when you said you would have them, was a great help as well as helped me get into the aircooled scene with the forum and the meets

good luck on future endevors that you have.

bufferman · « **Reply #23 on:** October 14, 2006, 04:29:13 PM »

man sorry to hear this i have only been there a few times and have got a alot of questions answerd you guys hav a great place brings back the old days of the vw shops in calif. use to go to in the 70s not many good old shop around that have the love for the vw anymore wish could have supported you guys more
\good luck to you guys in whatever you do next

thanks

slammedbus · « **Reply #24 on:** October 14, 2006, 04:45:16 PM »

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so is there a closing down party on saturday the 28th? anyone feel like cruising their acvw out there and getting beligerant in the parking lot?

So besides the fact that I am totally impressed that Silas is literate, I am in for a few down there. No AC though

Chris · « **Reply #25 on:** October 14, 2006, 04:57:44 PM »

call me a cab now I will probably need it

silas · « **Reply #26 on:** October 14, 2006, 05:07:47 PM »

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So besides the fact that I am totally impressed that Silas is literate, I am in for a few down there. No AC though

i'm a what? why i otta....

i work on saturday until 3. i will drive out to airspeed after that and give the team the 'ole 12 pack salute just in time to see the doors close for the last time.

slugbug · « **Reply #27 on:** October 14, 2006, 05:19:19 PM »

Always a sad day when another VW shop closes

I remember when the VW shop in my neck of the woods closed. It was always a cool place to pick up some parts, hang out and shoot the shit with fellow VW nuts.

KOOL-AID MAN · « **Reply #28 on:** October 14, 2006, 06:32:42 PM »

Ohhhhhhhhh.........

piercedvw · « **Reply #29 on:** October 14, 2006, 07:01:03 PM »

Author Topic: Airspeed Closing? (Read 7056 times)

Billyisgr8

Matt

CHEECH