on line orders with MRE experiences please

[Nacho-RT74]

I placed the on line order for the KB215 pistons at Mancini Racing last friday night, but by now I still haven't got any notice from them. On the previous 2 weeks also have been trying to contacting them throught the contact email they have and never got the answer about stock and shipping quote. Even this I decided to place the order since they state on website they allways carry Standart and 030 in stock ( guys I decided to keep standart... I won't cut 0.020 for just 0.0025. That bore gives me at least 70K miles more, like engine was never dissasembled and still running strong before actually needs a cut and rebuilt )

Untill now I never have got any answer of my previous request OR an answer of the order status. True I placed the order on friday night, but they work half day saturdays too.

Can I trust its being processed and shipped ?

[200MPH]

they are usually pretty good, i dont know about out of the states

EDIT: i know KB does not always have it on the shelf/on hand and sometimes they have to make it 

[Musicman]

I've never had a problem with Mancini... I know what your saying though... their not the best at communicating with the customer, except by phone.

[Nacho-RT74]

the problem is I needing badly now to keep my project without more delays. I emailed three times in two weeks and never got an answer so I'M TRUSTING on their description.

Shipping is to FL 33166 to my overseas forward shipper warehouse.

[FLG]

Nacho,

What's the order number? I assume is under your name?

I can call them and ask for you.

[Nacho-RT74]

nice...

order number: chucker54-79384

yes, order is on my name however with my mom's ( Maria del Carmen Expósito ) debit Visa card billing name. I think when I paypal you, you got same payment name. But yes, order is on my name ( Ignacio Mora )

it is with diff shipping addres than the last time you buy something for me ( I'm trying a diff forward courier service now ) this time is to Fl 33166

[FLG]

Nacho,

They are technically in stock, but from KB.....KB just drop ships them.

They should be there by the end of the week, first of next week at the very latest.

Let me know when you get them.


Ive noticed its best to call mancini when you order...but for you that might be an issue with billing 

[Nacho-RT74]

oh ok, so they shipp directly from manufacturer ?

yes, billing can be an issue just because try to explain how its the Venezuelan billing address

Will be great if they can forward to my email the tracking number to update to my forward courier, ALSO KNOW THE SHIPPING QUOTE... I guess no more than $15-18.

I got from them because they say in stock for standart, for a while Summit says would deliver in two weeks or so, If not I was bought from Summit ( just $10 in S&H charges )

WILL BE GREAT TO GET A FEEDBACK FROM THEM GRRRRR.

THANKS FRANK... as usual!

[FLG]

NP ill call them in 2 days or so and get a tracking number, they ship directly from manufacturer.

Anytime Nacho!

[tan top]

best to call them  , they take time to answer emails & sometimes don't  ,  but  parts normaly here with a week  ordering by phone

[Budnicks]

the problem is I needing badly now to keep my project without more delays. I emailed three times in two weeks and never got an answer so I'M TRUSTING on their description.

Shipping is to FL 33166 to my overseas forward shipper warehouse.

Quit E-Mailing them, pick up a phone & call 800-843-2821, talk to them, they are always willing to serve their customers, they are far to busy for every E-Mail reply...

[Drache]

Is it wrong that the first thing I thought about when reading the title was "Meals Ready to Eat"? 

[Rolling_Thunder]

Is it wrong that the first thing I thought about when reading the title was "Meals Ready to Eat"? 

that's what i thought too...     

[charge69]

Me too and "C" Rats from the Korean era and even WWll were used whan I was on active duty!  MRE's did not come around for a long time after I got out. I have tried some, though and they were OK, at best.

I'll take an old "C" rat box with a small pack of 20+ year old Camels, (this was 1967 in 'Nam) thanks!!! Cigarettes were $1.80 a carton back then in the PX. Ha !  Man, I guess I am an old fella!

I really hope this turns out great for you, Nacho.

[FLG]

the problem is I needing badly now to keep my project without more delays. I emailed three times in two weeks and never got an answer so I'M TRUSTING on their description.

Shipping is to FL 33166 to my overseas forward shipper warehouse.

Quit E-Mailing them, pick up a phone & call 800-843-2821, talk to them, they are always willing to serve their customers, they are far to busy for every E-Mail reply...

Remember,

Nacho is in Venezuela...calling them might turn out to be expensive, especially if he is put on hold (like i was for about 10-15min)

[Rolling_Thunder]

Me too and "C" Rats from the Korean era and even WWll were used whan I was on active duty!  MRE's did not come around for a long time after I got out. I have tried some, though and they were OK, at best.

I'll take an old "C" rat box with a small pack of 20+ year old Camels, (this was 1967 in 'Nam) thanks!!! Cigarettes were $1.80 a carton back then in the PX. Ha !  Man, I guess I am an old fella!

I really hope this turns out great for you, Nacho.

My old man was in the Navy in 1973 and they still were issuing "C" Rats from 1943...     

But the new MREs come with Milkshakes   

[Drache]

MRE's did not come around for a long time after I got out. I have tried some, though and they were OK, at best.

Stay away from the mac and cheese, that crap will back you up for a week and I wish I was kidding. My favorite was the stew.

As for extras, the peanut butter and crackers were always fought over. The coffee was total crap and I wouldn't even air drop it to the Taliban. Preferred the juice mix.

[charge69]

Hey Drache,   Even the old "C" ration boxes had varieties and their was a couple of "coveted" ones sent out. They were all put in a smallish box that contained about 3 cans of food and I use the term loosely. No heating elements or drinks of any kind and you used your "John Wayne"  (P-47 opener I think) to open the cans. All boxes had a 5-pack of cigarettes in them as well. Usually Camels, Lucky Strikes or Pall Malls and all were unfiltered that I got.

The few MRE's I tried (honestly don't know which ones as it was a while ago) left me underwhelmed, at best.

Sorry for hijacking the thread, Nacho, just to reminesce about "C" Rations.  Your information  and knowledge about our Chargers and, especially about electrical systems, is of great value on this board.

[Rolling_Thunder]

Thats OK in the Mac and Cheese...    just have the veggie omelet after                The coffee is completely tar like.  The stews and ravioli were good...       and the jalapanos and cheese spread over the white crackers are the sh!t    

[Nacho-RT74]

don't worry about the highjack, at the end I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT WHAT YOU TALKS ABOUT...  LOL

Remember,

Nacho is in Venezuela...calling them might turn out to be expensive, especially if he is put on hold (like i was for about 10-15min)

definitelly thats one of the reasons!!!!
usually 800s free lines doesn't work internationally

beside that, talk in english over the phone is not a comfortable to me

[FLG]

LOL

There talking about the Meals Ready to Eat that you get in the military.


And i think your english in person might be better than your writing sometimes 

[b5blue]

  Nacho let me know if you want ME to call for you. I can PM you with information if you do. I have ordered many times from Mancini and it is best to ask up front "Is this in stock right now, can you ship it now and give me a total for shipping." They must assemble the order then turn it over to shipping to get a total, a pain in the butt but they are good about doing it.
To further explain MRE is slang for "field rations" that military eat when away from a kitchen, like campers do when hiking in the forest.

[Nacho-RT74]

Yeap I got it, after a carefull reading about the food and military stuff, LOL

Frank, personally is one thing, over the phone is a diff thing. In person the corporal expressions helps a lot . not saying I can't, is just about comfort... specially when talking about money LOL.

If you can call on next hours to know the actual status will be great even better if some tracking available.

thanks b5blue for the offer!!!

[b5blue]

Your pistons are "Drop shipped and will arrive the middle of next week, from Nevada to Florida".   

[Budnicks]

the problem is I needing badly now to keep my project without more delays. I emailed three times in two weeks and never got an answer so I'M TRUSTING on their description.

Shipping is to FL 33166 to my overseas forward shipper warehouse.

Quit E-Mailing them, pick up a phone & call 800-843-2821, talk to them, they are always willing to serve their customers, they are far to busy for every E-Mail reply...

Remember,

Nacho is in Venezuela...calling them might turn out to be expensive, especially if he is put on hold (like i was for about 10-15min)

I wasn't aware of the Venezuela connection, I guess I should have looked closer... If you need the part & have a question, I would call them anyway (guess it would be costly) just make it brief...LOL... tell them your calling from outside of the U.S. they are very helpful, most all of the time... I've been dealing with & ordering from them for 20+ odd years now, they always seem to make it good...