Most liked posts in thread: Sad News...It's official...I'm done with OBSSSSD

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  1. RonsMinnie

    RonsMinnie New Member
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    #2 RonsMinnie, Apr 26, 2010
    I think you will like the Clubman -- It's just a new beginning.
     
  2. Newbs49

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    #3 Newbs49, Apr 26, 2010
    Sorry to hear your giving up. Good Luck with your Clubman. Hope the sale of parts goes well.
     
  3. Wikedmini

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    #4 Wikedmini, Apr 26, 2010
    i demand a second opinion!!!

    Dude... this isn't right!! this isn't fair.... it cant be the end....
     
  4. Octaneguy

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    #5 Octaneguy, Apr 26, 2010
    I know. It is what it is. I could have bought 2 MINIs in the past 3 years of maintaining this MINI. I actually have had a second and a third and today a fourth opinion. It's history. After the coolant hose replacements happening today, it should be running fine for a bit and honestly, everytime it breaks, it costs me thousands to get it running and I can't get rid of it until I've paid to fix it. Obviously the wrong time to get rid of it is when it's having problems because then it's not worth anything. So with this last wave of repairs, it'll be running well enough to trade it in before something else happens.

    The fun is gone when everytime you drive your car, you wonder when it's going to break next. The next time you're driving on the 91 Fast Trak late at night with no emergency lane, you think to yourself, this would be a REALLY BAD place to break down. Every little noise, creak, squeak, rattle, vibration..is that a sign of something bad happening? I love my MINI, but the ride on this one is over, and it's time to begin a new MINI chapter for the third time.


     
  5. Dr Obnxs

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    #6 Dr Obnxs, Apr 26, 2010
    A neighbor went back to a stock suspension...

    we found it for him by posting a WTB add on NAM. Got about 3 hits in a week.

    I think you'll really like the Clubbie, we have one and it's very, very nice.

    Matt
     
  6. Octaneguy

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    #7 Octaneguy, Apr 26, 2010
    Thanks Matt. Yeah actually one of my MINI friends called me this morning to tell me he's got a complete set of struts, but I'll probably need springs. Thanks for the heads up.

    Richard

     
  7. Dr Obnxs

    Dr Obnxs New Member

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    #8 Dr Obnxs, Apr 26, 2010
    I think I got extra springs....

    I'll go check...

    Matt
     
  8. Dr Obnxs

    Dr Obnxs New Member

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    #9 Dr Obnxs, Apr 26, 2010
    I've got an extra set of front springs...

    but no rears. Anyway, if you need them they're yours for a bottle of Black Wow! ;)

    Just let me know.....

    Matt
     
  9. Octaneguy

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    #10 Octaneguy, Apr 26, 2010
    Haha thanks buddy, I appreciate that.

    Richard

     
  10. BlimeyCabrio

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    #11 BlimeyCabrio, Apr 27, 2010
    I completely understand. You've been through h3ll with that car. Hope it all goes smoothly for you.
     
  11. lotsie

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    #12 lotsie, Apr 27, 2010
    You will have more room to haul around the Pre-BW now:Thumbsup:

    Mark
     
  12. Dr Obnxs

    Dr Obnxs New Member

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    #13 Dr Obnxs, Apr 27, 2010
    Over on the NAM marketplace

    there was a complete set of springs for about $50....

    It may take a bit to find all the stock parts, but it shouldn't be too hard.

    I've got some more stuff in my garage, so let me know what you're looking for.

    Matt
     
  13. TGS91

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    #14 TGS91, Apr 27, 2010
    OG,

    I have a set of JCW R56 Springs, doubt they fit your, but I'd be happy to do a swap of some sort
     
  14. Octaneguy

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    #15 Octaneguy, Jul 31, 2010
    Just thought I'd update this thread and show OBSSSSD ver. 2, lol.

    [​IMG]
     
  15. futuremini

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    #16 futuremini, Jul 31, 2010
    Looking good OG! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #17 Blainestang, Jul 31, 2010
    Wow, that looks great. One of the nicest Clubbys I've seen.
     
  17. Octaneguy

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    #18 Octaneguy, Jul 31, 2010
    Heh heh thanks! It's at the dealer body shop getting a chip fixed that happened during delivery...but soon as it comes back on Monday..got a few more mods and new pix to take! Will be taking another major step forward..I hope, lol.

    Richard

     
  18. mike@MynesTuned

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    #19 mike@MynesTuned, Aug 1, 2010
    That's great looking Clubby... Congrats!!! JCW? :wink2
     
  19. Octaneguy

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    #20 Octaneguy, Aug 1, 2010
    Thanks! Naw, couldn't afford both the JCW Aero Kit & desired options and a real JCW, but then again, I wanted an auto too and don't think JCW comes in auto.

    My first MC in 2003 was spec'd the way I wanted it but I wasn't really that familiar with MINIs yet. My second MINI in 2006 was purchased broken and I had to rebuild/fabricate it the way I wanted it...so with this 2010...I had the chance to build it with every option I knew I wanted...well I still messed up a bit...ordered the Sport suspension, and then immediately changed the struts, wheels, and sway bar, lol.

    So now once again, I'm tweaking and personalizing it. lol

    Richard




     
  20. Tata Steva

    Tata Steva MINI of the Month - September 2010

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    #21 Tata Steva, Aug 1, 2010
    Selling the sport suspension?
    Let me know!
    BTW, I saw (somewhere) your video on how to remove the gas cap. Brilliant!
    I was looking at mine for the longest time with out any knowledge of that small pin... Now, my cap is no chrome any more thanks to you.
    I think YOU are the only person who should have all black Clubman because of what you do for living... These dark colors are bi*** to keep nice...



    Power to the R55!:devil::devil:
     
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