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  1. BlimeyCabrio

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    #159 BlimeyCabrio, Aug 12, 2015
    Not the same pattern as my ZII Star Specs. But similar...
     
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    #161 00Mini, Aug 15, 2015
    What's the latest in the rebuild of Gnat ??
     
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    #162 Minidave, Aug 15, 2015
    Yah, I thought Nathan would be posting in car vids by today.....
     
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    #166 Zapski, Aug 26, 2015
    Huzzah!
     
  5. Nathan

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    #169 Nathan, Sep 1, 2015
    Today is September 1. The start of the 5th month without my car.

    To say I am frustrated, unhappy, disappointed and a billion other adjectives that display disdain is putting it mildly.

    This has become the clusterfark of epic proportion.
     
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    #170 Zapski, Sep 1, 2015
    I can imagine. Here's hoping for a swift and satisfactory resolution!
     
  7. BlimeyCabrio

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    #171 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 1, 2015
    Sorry dude. I think I get it. Mine has run for probably 2 months of the last 12.
     
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    #172 vetsvette, Sep 1, 2015
    I feel for you Nate. While mine is running fine, I've only been able to drive it once or twice since before Christmas. I still have about 3 weeks to go. Hang in there Dude! It won't be much longer.
     
  9. MCS02

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    #173 MCS02, Sep 1, 2015
    It will be worth the wait. But being with out your Mini is a bummer!
     
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    #175 Alan, Sep 1, 2015
    I dropped the R53 at the shop July 7th. That was exactly 8 weeks ago today. :(

    Planning on seeing it again September 24th. That will be over 11 weeks / almost 3 months.
     
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    #176 Minidave, Sep 1, 2015
    That does seem like an excessive amount of time to have your car in the shop - it would be one thing if you weren't paying retail rates and it was some kind of "project" for the shop, but if you're a regular paying customer, I think it's excessive.

    Hope you're driving again soon.....:Thumbsup:
     
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    #184 MCS02, Sep 2, 2015
    A scooter or old beater is a great idea. You never know when you may need spare wheels!

    Of course there is always..................:D

    [ame="http://youtu.be/2CTPLUcQAjk"]Queen - Bicycle Race - YouTube[/ame]
     
  13. Minidave

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    #188 Minidave, Sep 2, 2015
    Well, Nathan has a valid point - how well would any of US get along if our only car was in the shop for five freaking months?!?!?

    What's the prognosis for getting Gnat back? Any day now or "we'll see"?

    Rose's Audi was down for two weeks due to waiting for parts and my lackadaisical attitude about getting down into the shop and fixing it, during that time she had my MINI and I drove Buzz as my DD.......we were both happier when we got our respective cars back, but I can't imagine living out here in the 'burbs with no wheels at all.

    Nathan's only saving grace is that he lives "urban", so many things are more available to him that he can walk to.....
     
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    #191 MCS02, Sep 2, 2015
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    Ok now the double post is gone?

    My uncle use to say " it will feel good when it stops hearting"

    You have some master mechanics working on it. I'm sure when you get it it will have been worth the wait.

    Hang in there
     
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    #192 Nathan, Sep 11, 2015
    Sooooo....

    Was told car is done, it runs and everything.

    Get ride to Detroit with Goldsmithy. Text Chad when we are about 1/2 hr away to let him know we are on the way but a little late. Get reply that car won't start. Figure he's being funny.

    Yeah, not so much. Spend the day at Detroit Tuned while they try and figure it out.

    Get a ride back home from Goldsmithy.

    Great farking day.

    I'm just numb now.
     
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    #193 Nathan, Sep 11, 2015
    Sooooo....

    Was told car is done, it runs and everything.

    Get ride to Detroit with Goldsmithy. Text Chad when we are about 1/2 hr away to let him know we are on the way but a little late. Get reply that car won't start. Figure he's being funny.

    Yeah, not so much. Spend the day at Detroit Tuned while they try and figure it out.

    Get a ride back home from Goldsmithy.

    Great farking day.

    I'm just numb now.
     
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    #195 BetaMini, Sep 11, 2015
    I am planning a trip up for a couple things at Detroit Tuned soon. I can give you a ride back up if you want.
     
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    #196 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 11, 2015
    ugh. Sorry dude.
     
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    #199 MCS02, Sep 11, 2015
    Like Crashton said Chad will get you fixed up. Hang in there. I know you are going through MINI withdraw. You'll get your fix soon.
     
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    #200 Minidave, Sep 11, 2015
    Wow, that's what - 7 hours in the car to NOT get your car? Long day......

    Once you get it will there still be some dyno tuning that needs to be done, or is it ready ready
     
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