Date:         Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:27:09 -0800
Reply-To:     Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Terry K. is VIP Vanagon man
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If Terry is such a swell and wonderful guy it's too bad he's also such a
malicious jerk that he and his shadows have to be repeatedly removed from
the list. A particular habit he has to which I for one take exception is
that he will 'correct' what somebody else said (or what he believed they
said), doing so in the most self-superior and condescending manner when in
fact it is he who is wrong. Actually he acts/posts that way all the time,
but it's particularly irritating when he has his head inverted on top of it.
Then, after somebody points out that he screwed up, he just lays low and
waits for his next opportunity to play smarter-than-thou-you-idiot and never
even has the nuts to speak up and admit he was wrong, never mind apologizing
for it.
This is all aside from his blatant personal attacks, attacks against the
products and practices of people or vendors that have products that compete
with his, racist/sexist innuendos and his incessant smart-ass attitude
towards people that are merely asking for a little help.
If you like that kind of crap you can have him, you're welcome to him and
keep him away from me. The dude's attitude and personality is poisonous to
this list and we're better off without him.

Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Zoltan" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 6:30 PM
Subject: Re: Terry K. is VIP Vanagon man


> My long experience with him is the best I ever got in my life from any
> supplier.  Ever.
> The highest respect to him for his enthusiastic help, for his thorough
> knowledge, his friendly, down to earth way of dealing and giving the best
> quality that you can't find anywhere else.  One has to check out all his
> parts he is dealing with.  Tops.
> His communication is classic and one to cherish.  Often misunderstood.
> I support his service 100%.  In our little Vanagon world, he is a VIP.
> Zoltan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stephen Overmyer" <S.OVERMYER@UWS.EDU.AU>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 6:23 PM
> Subject: Re: Dealing with Terry K (was< no subject given>)
>
>
>
> I will also add my support of Terry's integrity.
>
> I have dealt with him from the other side of the planet and found him
> honest, reliable and helpful with regard to any queries I had prior to
> actually purchasing from him.
> He was prompt when responding to emails and kept me informed as to when
> he received my money via paypal and exactly when the goods were shipped.
>
> He was also keen for me to let him know when the order arrived in
> Australia and if I was happy with it.
>
> My experience was nothing less than excellent. I have never met him face
> to face and probably never will but would deal with him again anytime...
>
> FYI,
> Steve O
> NSW Australia
> '92 Transporter WBX Kombi
> '00 Transporter Double Cab
> '03 Transporter Double Cab (work truck)
> '78 Land Rover 109 Series 3 soft top ute (ex-Aust.Army)
>
>
>
>
> Date:    Tue, 21 Feb 2006 11:55:01 -0600
> From:    Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
> Subject: <No subject given>
>
>    I'd have to agree. I have corresponded with him off and on for
> several years. If I ever get over in his neighborhood and have the
> luxury of a little spare time, I'd like to meet him. (He's only about 5
> hours from me.)
>    Furthermore, TK is nearly the only vendor that has addressed the
> problem of replacement coolant tubes. I'm sure I will buy a set from him
> at some point.
> Al Brase
>
> John Bange wrote:
>
>>>I had  a some messages warning about dealing with this Terry.
>>> Have you had any bad dealings with him?
>>> From what a few have mentioned he almost sounds like the boogie man
>>>of Vanagons'.
>>> Is this true?
>>> I sure would like to know this prior to making any decisions.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Well.....I haven't had any bad business dealings with him, just a few
>>obnoxious back-and-forth's on the list with one of his [pseudonyms/sock
>
>>puppets]. Despite his abrasive manner and his tendency to trash-talk
>>other vendors' competing products,  his stuff (at least the stuff he
>>makes
>>himself) appears to be pretty good. The line of reasoning that led him
>>to come up with that glue on air scoop transmission cooler is bizarre*,
>
>>but I'm sure it's made of quality materials! I've never heard a
>>complaint about his stuff, so sure, go for it.
>>
>>* if you really want to keep the ATF below 85C, then disconnect the
>>cooling system heat exchanger and put on a dedicated ATF cooler, fer
> bog's sake.
>>Cooling the ATF below 85C with that scoop with the heat exchanger in
>>place will likewise cool the engine-- an engine designed to operate at
>>85C. If you want the engine and tranny to both operate cooler for some
>>reason, then just get a lower temp thermostat and let the radiator do
>>the cooling instead of adding extra drag by slinging a scoop
> underneath.
>>
>>--
>>John Bange
>>'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
>>
>>
>>