Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) What, Piers not allowed at BD? You're kidding, right?

[Waterpete]

This is a pat on the back for Piers. while reading the Forums I noticed that Piers was not allowed at BD for their Dyno Days. Pretty sad! As far as I'm conserned Piers has always been nothing but a gentleman. In the past he brought a bunch of business to his previous employer. I've never heard him bad mouth anyone, let alone BD. Well for one, I've bought my last piece of experimentation from BD. Yes I've bought a bunch of "almost ready for prime time" stuff from BD, but it's over! Let's hear from some of you guys that have been helped by Piers!

 

[TxDieselKid]

Piers is the man, i miss him posting technical stuff here.



Andrew

 

[tntway]

i've had nothing but good experience buying from PDR... .

 

[Jim Fulmer]

People just never understand when they do things like this the outcome at the end or how they hurt themselves, kinda like burning bridges. Piers has been dang good to me setting me up with parts and knowledge over the last year to get my truck were it is, my only regret is I can't spend enough money with him. This is one of those deals were you sit back and watch the chips fall and I'm sure they could have called in Private and asked him not to come to there event and slap everyone around on the dyno.



Jim

 

[fj40charles]

Piers is truly a gentleman and really knows his stuff. If BD asked Piers not to show up , at the dyno days it looks very poorly on them. I wonder if they're worried about being shown up...



Charles

 

[Bob Wagner]

Piers is 1st class all the way.



Piers will have the last laugh

 

[DEZLPWR]

Hmmm...

Still waiting for a BD explanation on this one... .



Here's another thread on this:

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=58344



#@$%! #@$%!

 

[Devildog]

PDR

Piers has always taken time to help.

 

[BRobertson]

Piers' whole organization is top notch!!! His wife and daughter run the office and answer phone call after call and every caller is treated like a very important customer!!!

Al ( Piers' ACE mechanic) is as good as they get!!!!!

You are treated like family!!!

Bob

 

[John Berger]

I doubt that we will get an explanation. They had a chance to tell their side of the story on the other thread, but punted instead. Maybe they need more time to formulate an answer. The only thing I can think of for not allowing him to participate is conflict of interest, but I don't know if or even how that would apply to these kind of events.

 

[DEZLPWR]

Originally posted by John Berger

The only thing I can think of for not allowing him to participate is conflict of interest, but I don't know if or even how that would apply to these kind of events.

 

[TxDieselKid]

why not just boy-cott BD products?



I love ya christian, and I'm sure YOU didn't have anything to do with it.



Andrew

 

[JLinder]

only thing I can think of for not allowing him to participate is conflict of interest

Lets not forget that PDR is (was) a BD vendor.

 

[esommer2500]

I just placed my second order with Piers this week. Beside Sheid Diesel, he is the only person I have done business with concerning my truck. I have to say that I was very impressed. This summer when I called and ordered my guages and some other goodies, he took time to answer all my silly rookie questions without talking down at me. I appreciated his time and honest answers, and will continue to do business with him because I like his attitude. As mentioned before, my only regret is not having enough money to spend there.



I can't really say anything about any of the other vendors, haven't dealt with them and the only info I get about them is off of this site. I think we all could agree that opinions can run a little rampant here.



Eric

 

[RADdodge]

Patience...

I've done business with Piers. He is very trusting and honest. He is one of those businessmen here that have exceptional integrity. I even remember a few transmission threads where he defended BD from BK. Of course that’s why I decided to buy from BK, but that’s another story. I’ll wait awhile until it’s clear that BD had no good excuse for excluding Piers. I was planning on buying their exhaust brake to replace the PacBrake when I go to the HX40 and 4” down pipe (Piers of course). Time will tell. Be patient guys, but keep the heat up. Nothing cooks on a cold stove.

 

[BRoth]

BD Response

BD had over 70 dealers and distributors present at Dyno Day. The day is planned as a retail promotion of BD that will benefit the complete nation wide selection of installers/distributors that are present and end users that want to take advantage of some special prices. BD’s installers/distributors attend Dealer & Dyno Day to become trained in BD’s design, installation, marketing and business practices.



Attendees are not allowed to actively promote their company and products that compete with BD at these events.



BD the company represents many outstanding technicians/engineers in the diesel engine, turbocharger, Fuel injection, transmission and electronic industries.



We had meet with Piers prior to the recent Dyno Day; he understood that the companies were not on the same track and was aware of all of our concerns.



Brian Roth

 

[illflem]

Originally posted by TxDieselKid

Piers is the man, i miss him posting technical stuff here.

Andrew, you're just looking in the wrong place, he usually posts in 12 valve, did so earlier this week. He hasn't posted as much as before but he's still is here.