Originally Posted By: Motorking
Originally Posted By: dnewton3
Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
FRAM decided they can get more product support and advertising from ZeeOSix and 901Memphis without even paying a dime.
That or he grew tired of constantly reading all of the lame jabs at FRAM and decided he had something better to do with his time.
My guess is this:
50% what you state
50% that when truly challenged with detailed, specific questions he struggled to give competent answers at times.
IMO he's good at this job. His job is to promote some knowledge flow while encouraging sales. He's a sales-tech; he's not an engineer in a manner that I can discern. I harbor no ill-will; he does his job well. Those that don't like him simply don't understand what his job is.
I, myself, have had to rethink my position on Fram, especially the OCOD. I used it exclusively when I was younger. Then I became fearful of the "cardboard" caps. Now, I understand that it's all a means to an end. Because I run longer OCIs, my new "go to" filter is the TG for $6 at W/M. Very hard to beat that for the long runs I do.
Why Jay has left the building is anyone's guess. I would prefer to think he's just tired of this, as opposed to being sickly or some other malady. Never wish that on anyone.
Didn't leave the building, my email and cell number are all over this forum, I couldn't be easier to reach, just don't have the time to be here every day. I get 50 phone calls and over 100 emails per day in addition to having to travel he world conducting technical presentations on our products. We have won over 100 million dollars in new business in the last 6 months so yes, been waaaaaay busy.
That said I challenge this statement
50% that when truly challenged with detailed, specific questions he struggled to give competent answers at times. Would love an example where I didn't answer a question with facts. I have immediate access to the two most experienced chief engineers in the filter industry and outside of disclosing propietary information, I think I have always answered as quickly as possible.
I owe you an apology here.
It was not my intent to imply you were incapable of developing the answers. It was my intent to convey that you were likely constrained from providing answers (IP, proprietary info, legal considerations, etc). When I'm in a hurry (most always it seems) things come out quickly, then when reread, I realize I didn't put it the way I wanted. I don't think you're ignorant of the filtration topics; I think at times you're perhaps not allowed to give away secrets and/or may struggle to answer to a degree that satisfies the AR BITOGer in his nit-picking manner.
I have these challenges everyday in my job, too; between Sarbanes/Oxley, IP criteria, and all other manner of restrictions, I cannot always answer a question fully despite being completely aware of a topic.
That is what I meant. Sorry.
