1st Gen R53 Cooper S Gnat got Hit!

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  1. Crashton

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    Stack them at your land lords place. Tell him Chuck said it's OK. :D
     
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    Just put 'em under your bed.
     
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    Already have lots of other big parts under there. like a windshield and back glass.

    Everyone does keep a back glass for an R53 under their bed...right?
     
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    Then put 'em behind your couch, unless you already have sup'in behind the couch.
     
  5. Nathan

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    Yeah, behind the couch is the main office of the M/A World HQ.

    Much like a MINI, the space here is small and well configured for maximum usability.
     
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    Bet you could get those parts stored at Dicks Garage! He might even paint them for you! :devil: :ihih:
     
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    I'm thinking if you hang the bumpers from the ceiling....maybe hang some Christmas Lghts or other holiday lights on it....a MINI CHANDLER...
     
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    I do, shipping however, SUCKS!
     
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    No, but all of a sudden I have a strange urge to do that. :eek6:
     
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    Heard from the Body Shop today. Things are moving along, they have most all the parts needed.

    Looks like the Craft Square mirrors are going away. The drivers side one is done gone and got beat up real good. Getting some new old ones out of Japan would be rather expensive.
     
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    In my opinion the stock mirrors look better anyhow.
     
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    Found out today that the wheels are damaged beyond repair. They didn't look messed up that bad but once they went to Wheel Medic he said...nope, they are scrap.
     
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    How hard was Gnat hit to mess up the wheels that badly?

    Sheese. :crazy:
     
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    The parking brake was on, the car was NOT in gear. It was moved about 20 feet from it's pre-hit parking spot.
     
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    Ouch!!!
    THAT is a hit....
    Amazing the other car made it more than a block or two...
     
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    I was told it was a big ole dodge truck...there were witnesses that didn't hang out as they were tipsy.

    The frame, so to speak, has been checked. No twisting.

    There is room in the estimate for a 4 wheel alignment and the possibility of bearings.
     
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    Are those wheels still available or are they unobtainium? New wheels would be nice. Rota RB's would look sweet. :D

    I figure a 4 wheel alignment is a must do. The bearing may have survived, but make sure it gets checked out well. :fingerscrossed:
     
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    #98 Nathan, Nov 5, 2014
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    Yee, you can order them on Amazon

    They are still around.
     
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    #99 Crashton, Nov 5, 2014
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    Best get that order in. :wink:
     
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    Not my job, I get calls with questions from the shop, I answer them. I'm not chasing parts, nor making any new mods. Just fixing what can be fixed, replacing that needs to be replaced.
     

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