Date:         Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:55:39 -0400
Reply-To:     gary <gstearns@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         gary <gstearns@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      TiiCo News
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Hi-
Our kit was delivered without the left engine carrier or the ignition
control unit.  When i discovered this, my natural response was to
envision months of goofing around trying to get replacements.  Well I
have good news to report.  I spoke with Peter today.  He says that he
became aware of these shortages in many of the kits last week or earlier.
He knew I was missing parts before I did.  Peter identified which kits
were missing the engine carriers, and ordered replacements from S.A.
They arrived in Texas last week and were shipped to us last Tuesday.
Peter said that I should see it tomorrow.  The ICU's are a slightly different
story.  Said he's been having problems with the supplier.  He found a
new supplier that is shipping right now.  Replacement ICU's should
be in the hands of those that need them within the next week.
I have to say that I am impressed that replacements for missing parts
were on thier way to me before I even knew they were missing!

FYI: Anyone wondered about that "Remtronic" logo that was inserted
into the cover of the instruction book?  I asked aboutit.  Remtronic
is the company that does the final assembly of the kits.  The engine
is made by VW, the kit was designed jointly by VW and Remtronic, and
Remtronic is distributor.

Hope that all is well with you other TiiCoists.

Gary