In a message dated 1/20/00 9:08:11 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
> Dave, > > Does your dealership use the ETKA Parts PC System? > Last time I was at my dealer I thought that system might actually > list some non-USA parts? This system beats the crap out of the old > microfische pumpkins and even the PC parts system put out by ADP. The point > and click > operation, ability to order parts and ability to laser print the parts > diagrams and part numbers makes the ETKA system very, very useful. Once > they get the depot parts inventories and costs integrated into this system > this system will kick serious butt. The downside is this system is CD ROM > based with a key-lock > and losing either costs big $$$$ to replace. The answer to everything you just said is YES. Yes we have it, both the old and the new styles, yes it does list non-US parts, and yes it does beat the microfische(which we do still have, BTW). But, even though it does list some parts, it mostly just shows them, but says the part numbers are unknown. Which is actually rather irritating. I was looking straight at a Rallye Golf intercooler setup yesterday, but when you try to punch in the number from the diagram, it says "Part number unknown." I'd really like to get ahold of the European version, which should have all of that and more. > Also doesn't your dealership have the phone number for the 499 parts depot > (Canada) that you could call if need be? I know calling the depot is a PITA > but sometimes it actually works. The GTX badge for the rear of my car is coming from that depot. But, as I mentioned above, not all of the part numbers for non-US parts are listed. So, the only emblems that I can get for the door trim are GLI and GTI. GTX isn't even listed. But I can get Rabbit GL Turbodiesel badges....LOL -Dave '91 GLI 16V _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
