bigphil Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hi Guys, guess you guys know me as the bearer of bad news by now, well unfortunatley i have some more. As of the 31st of december 2008 East Shore Racing Ltd will be closed for good. Over the last 2 days Phils wife has made the hard decision to close ESR. Without phil ESR is nothing, and without his guidance, knowledge and business mind she thinks that it will be impossible to keep it running. I would like to say that for me it has been a great ride, i have enjoyed every single day of it, and i'll remember it for the rest of my life. I have made some good friends and met some fantastic people along the way, my father will probably say the same. I can't apologise enough to Fletch and Mark, it's hard doing this any time, but 2 weeks before christmas is even harder, i'd like to thank them for there services and friendship over the past years, and wish them all the best in whatever they go on to do. I'd like to thank our loyal customers for all their support, and also i'd like to thank all of you who have made this such a wonderful business to work for. I wish i could give you better news. If anyone has a job offer give me a ring We will be fulfilling or refunding all orders, and we will still be carrying out any work we have booked in, all our stock will be listed over the next few days, anyone wishing to order items please do not, we are no longer taking orders, the items we have will be listed over the next few days. Thanks, Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Very very sorry to hear this Andrew All the very best to you and your family and the rest of the ESR team and especially Phil for the future. Must have been a very very hard decision to make. This forum will be a much poorer place without ESR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Thats really sad news Andrew. Your place is a backbone of the whole Zed community and I think we will be affected by this. I don't know anyone thats qualified to take over from your Dad. Well I wish you all the best of luck in the future guys and hope you all stick around as the rest of the team is as important to the Zed community as Phil is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLizard Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Sorry to hear this, wish yourself and the rest of the family the best of luck for the future. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbs Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Sad news. All the best for the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 This must have been a very difficult decision to make Andrew. ESR and the team will be missed. Wishing you all the best for whatever you do next and if theres anything we can do to help out in the meantime just let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Just to echo the sentiments of above Andrew, ESR will certainly be missed amongst the community. Phils health and your availability during his continued steady recovery are the priority though. As above, if there is anything we can do to help during this time let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcash5 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 What a shame .... so sorry to see this. Want to personally thank Phil and Andrew for putting up with my daft questions and providing a brilliant service. Many thanks guys and good luck in the future. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 As above Sad news but you have to do what is best. Phil has been a great help on a lot of things. ESR will be sorely missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu2 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 sorry to hear the news best of luck to ESR employees and to Phil and family for the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev-the-Rev Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I'm very sorry to hear this. ESR has been a major part of this forum and you will all be sadly missed. Good luck for the future in whatever you decide to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilsheepshagga_turbo Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 this is truly a sad day for many of us... i really do wish the best of luck to Phil...Andrew...Fletch and Mark and i would personally like to thank them for everything they have said and done for me. i will miss you guys but appreciate that this is for the best and i have a feeling this wont be the last i will see of you guys.. take care E.S.R -ho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Sorry to hear this too. ESR and Phil especially was a source of constant guidance for me and everyone else on the forum and will be sorely missed. I wish all involved in ESR the best of luck for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 So sorry to hear this and would like to thank Phil for helping me with queries I had even though I never bought anything from him. The main thing is that he gets better and I wish you all the best of luck for the future. Nic x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Terrible news mate, really sad to see it happen. You have been a great business to deal with, all the very best helping your Dad recover and sorting a new job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 This is truly sad news. All the best to you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Really sad to hear this, I'd just like to say thanks for all of the help and support ESR/Phil/yourself have provided in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 cant believe this! all the best for the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Sad news indeed. But totally understandable. Your dad, and the rest of you at ESR have been a huge part of my 350z ownership experiance. And I will sorely miss coming up for a cuppa and a natter. All the best mate. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Very very sorry to hear this Andrew All the very best to you and your family and the rest of the ESR team and especially Phil for the future. Must have been a very very hard decision to make. This forum will be a much poorer place without ESR. +1 Couldn't agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARphotographs Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 sad to hear, what will the forum do for technical advice now?? Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 very sad news Andrew but your dads health is the most important thing. Please keep us up to dat with your dads progress and I wish all the team at ESR the very best of luck for the future. I will sadly miss ESR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Just came across this thread, really really terrible news bud, ESR are a credit to this club, and after all the hard work and effort made to produce and finish my car, i am truly shocked. I would like to dedicate my 350z to big phil, as it truly is a credit to him and ESR. All shows,e.t.c next year, will still be displaying E.S.R in my 350z portfolio, book, and will never forget the day coming to pick my Zed up and driving her home. Am truly shocked to hear this news. My thoughts are with you Andrew and your family, and wish Mark and flecth all the best of luck for the future .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 tough decision but needs must sometimes all the best for the future to everyone involved with ESR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD7 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 So sorry to see ESR go, but where health is concerned, needs must. All the best to all involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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