If I were to come as a newbie to this list for help, and if I were
unlucky enough to have one of Terry's usual berating replies as my
first reply, I might have such a poor opinion of this list as to never
come back. And that's contrary to what we're trying to do here. His
"pseudo-certainty" has gotten me into it with him before, and I'll have
to say he gets over it quite well. But someone with thinner skin or
less list experience could get a totally wrong idea about this
community. I'd hate to think his attitude would cause somebody to junk
a repairable part or car because the didn't feel they were being helped
here, and I realize that is stretching things a bit, but it's not to
difficult to imagine that he could potentially hurt more vanagons than
he helps repair.

Just my 2.

Jim

On Feb 23, 2006, at 9:27 PM, Robert Fisher wrote:

> 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"
>>>
>>>
>>>
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