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  1. alexinvancouver

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    #732 alexinvancouver, Mar 21, 2017
    oh no!
    it sucks big time!
    sorry to hear that Chris.
    where are you going to be settling down?
    PS. what kinda sponsor would require to be paid back?
    i could hardly call it "sponsorship"
    it's simply a loan!
    seriously
    ...jeeez!
    i hope you get to keep the suspension and such!
     
  2. Crashton

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    #733 Crashton, Mar 21, 2017
    Chris I'm sorry this has happened. With your press on regardless spirit I'm sure you'll be hitting the stages again soon. All the best my friend & if I can be of help just ask.
     
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    #734 MCS02, Mar 22, 2017
    Ill be passing through CR this afternoon to bad I can't sneak it on the plane.
     
  4. RallyMini370

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    #735 RallyMini370, Mar 22, 2017
    Thanks guys I will survive! It was sort of a sponsorship! He paid for stuff and I paid him back! He did buy stuff I didn't have to pay for so it worked for me.....all interest free. Anyway today is a different day and I have 2 months to sort things out.
     
  5. wmwny

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    #736 wmwny, Mar 22, 2017
    What can I add, Chris, that has not already been said? It truly sucks about your situation...truly, and I will always be wishing you the best! :Thumbsup:
     
  6. RallyMini370

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    #737 RallyMini370, Mar 23, 2017
    awe thanks. The most frustrating thing is the time and money I spent preparing for Mexico. Also the support everyone gave me to get there but fear not folks because ................................................................................drum roll.........................................................there's a rally in CR before I leave! so your support and all that preparation might not be wasted! Rally mode on! you see just another day makes the difference.
     
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    #738 Crashton, Mar 23, 2017
    Keep on Truckin Chris! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #739 old81, Mar 23, 2017
    Run the last Rally, enjoy it. Sorry to see the job hit, but that is life, it will get resolved.

    It has been a blast watching your adventures.

    :)
    Don
     
  9. wmwny

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    #740 wmwny, Mar 23, 2017
    Chris...message sent! :Thumbsup:
     
  10. RallyMini370

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    #741 RallyMini370, Mar 27, 2017
    replied to the PM. There's never a last rally! haha if I get a job I might fly in for the rallies. Also my sponsors might cover the costs as I'm thinking to move to Asheville NC , so the flights will be cheaper. Asheville means I'm close to the Dragon.!
     
  11. wmwny

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    #742 wmwny, Mar 27, 2017
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    You should move to Robbinsville and meet up with Dick, aka the modfather, on M/A. He just moved there from Colorado and runs the Dragon as much as he can with his rat rod MINI there. He's a paint magician/mechanic...good guy to know.
     
  12. RallyMini370

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    #743 RallyMini370, Mar 29, 2017
    I know the Modfather , he like many others have supported the Rally Mini since day one. I think I have some ABS sensors on the Mini from him.
     
  13. mattc85

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    #744 mattc85, Mar 30, 2017
    If you happen to move to NC, there might be a pure silver R50 floating around the auto auction circuit with a failing midlands gearbox..... I know you enjoy rebuilding midlands gearboxes.


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  14. RallyMini370

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    #745 RallyMini370, Apr 6, 2017
    oooooooooooh that sounds good! don't sell it, just bring over the box for a rebuild. I will have plenty of time. hahaha
     
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    #746 mattc85, Apr 6, 2017
    It's gone. I miss it. I probably should have kept it-I can fit two minis in my garage without my wife's car loosing its space. My new one has been at the dealership for service as much as I've had it. My R50 was relatively trouble free, except for the ticking time bomb gearbox. A co worker clams to have seen it on a back yard dealer lot.


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  16. RallyMini370

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    #747 RallyMini370, Apr 6, 2017
    I should look for it! hahaha. It's funny because I'm clearing out stuff ready for the move in June to NC and found 2 Midlands diffs, I put one on Ebay for $20 and sold it to a guy in CA.
     
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    #748 406geek, Apr 11, 2017
    Chris, really sad news to hear. Your Mini helped encourage me to do my own. I really hope you are able to do the rally before you leave CR.
     
  18. RallyMini370

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    #749 RallyMini370, Apr 18, 2017
    awe thanks. I hope so too! seeing as I'll be one flight away I might be able to fly in for a rally or 2......depending on if I have a job. hahaha ooooooooooh wait.....sponsored by SS hahaaha
     
  19. RallyMini370

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    #750 RallyMini370, May 2, 2017
    I missed a pre-season rally test this past Sunday. Just 3 cars showed up! once again the organizers picked a date without contacting the crews. Away the good news is the Mini is driving like a champ, still with crunching gears on some shifts but I'm learning to live with it until I need to pull the box out and rebuild it. I suppose my 6000rpm shifts are not exactly good for the jolly old Midlands...hahaha

    I've heard there are 4 rally dates but not any date confirmed! the norm.

    I move to Asheville on June 1st and then look for a job of sorts. Maybe beer tasting?
     
  20. vetsvette

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    #751 vetsvette, May 2, 2017
    Asheville? As in NC? Cool. My girlfriend lives right outside of Asheville. Maybe on one of my trips we can meet up for lunch or something.
     
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