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ricci · Sep 24th, 2002, 11:21 PM

I can't believe it!!

This morning on the way to work, at the measley hour of 7am; as I was zig-zagging in and out of traffic I noticed a car in front of me signal to turn right. So in an effort as to not get stuck behind this vehicle I attempted to merge into the left lane while doing 60km/h. And then it happened!! Suddenly a bloke on the side of the street threw a handful of large stones at my MINI. They hit all over the front of the car. In my shock, for a split second, I forgot about the car that had pulled over in front of me; luckily I managed to do a violent swerve into the next lane when I regained my senses.

The traffic was so busy I couldn't pull over. I could see the ******* in my rear view mirror walking off.

I can't believe this has happened!!!

My bonnet and wing mirrors now have deep chips scatterred over the surface...not sure what's the best way to repair this. Even my chrome grill has a deep chasm in it now...

Very upset...

Jos986 · Sep 24th, 2002, 11:41 PM

I'm so very sorry you had to have this experience. There are miserable people in the world desperately trying to make others as miserable as they are.

The MINI you'll deal with and it will heal. It's yourself who'll need the comfort.

Best Wishes ricci
All of us at MINI2 feel badly and wish you well.

Mike Clarke · Sep 25th, 2002, 08:13 AM

There are some very sad people in this world.
Hopefully your insurers will take care of repairs to the MINI and one day someone will drop a large rock on the maniac who did this.
I hope your MINI experiences just get better from here on.

JonBlakeburn · Sep 25th, 2002, 08:21 AM

Keep a baseball bat in your boot/trunk from now on!

megster · Sep 25th, 2002, 09:27 AM

What a jerk!! Do you suppose he just walks aroung with a pocket full of stones to throw at random cars or is he just jealous that he doesn't have a MINI? Man oh man I'd be ****ed if I were you!

swamos · Oct 4th, 2002, 03:44 AM

Where did this happen?? I'll know to keep an eye out, then.

Basil · Oct 4th, 2002, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swamos
Where did this happen?? I'll know to keep an eye out, then.

I'll second that....

I'm so sorry to hear that ricci. You should contact the police, in case they have had other reports of this *******.

miniblue · Oct 4th, 2002, 06:09 AM

ricci, really sorry to hear about your MINI. i can think of a hundred ways to punish the guy who did this, but the most important thing now is that you can touchup your MINI back to its original glory. wish you lots of luck for that.

i think i might patent the technology for an "Anti-MINI emotion" radar!!

MINIblue

CUTiger3 · Oct 4th, 2002, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JonBlakeburn
Keep a baseball bat in your boot/trunk from now on!

I agree!

Sep 24th, 2002, 11:21 PM	#1
ricci MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 12:25 PM Posts: 36 Offline	Stones Thrown at MINI ! I can't believe it!! This morning on the way to work, at the measley hour of 7am; as I was zig-zagging in and out of traffic I noticed a car in front of me signal to turn right. So in an effort as to not get stuck behind this vehicle I attempted to merge into the left lane while doing 60km/h. And then it happened!! Suddenly a bloke on the side of the street threw a handful of large stones at my MINI. They hit all over the front of the car. In my shock, for a split second, I forgot about the car that had pulled over in front of me; luckily I managed to do a violent swerve into the next lane when I regained my senses. The traffic was so busy I couldn't pull over. I could see the ******* in my rear view mirror walking off. I can't believe this has happened!!! My bonnet and wing mirrors now have deep chips scatterred over the surface...not sure what's the best way to repair this. Even my chrome grill has a deep chasm in it now... Very upset... FORMER OWNER OF: COOPER Pure Silver / Black CVT, 16"5-Spoke, Profile Leather,Climate Control, Sports Plus Susp. Sunroof. ASC+T - Pioneer MP3 Sound NOW: 2004 Porsche Boxster Atlas Grey

Sep 25th, 2002, 08:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
JonBlakeburn Indecisive MINI Owner Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: United Kingdom Local Time: 03:25 AM Posts: 476 Offline	Keep a baseball bat in your boot/trunk from now on! Jon Blakeburn 2002 Raven Blue Lupo GTi

Oct 4th, 2002, 03:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 12:25 PM Posts: 5,542 Offline	Where did this happen?? I'll know to keep an eye out, then. Clubman less....

Oct 4th, 2002, 06:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
miniblue MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 03:25 AM Posts: 180 Offline	sorry ricci, really sorry to hear about your MINI. i can think of a hundred ways to punish the guy who did this, but the most important thing now is that you can touchup your MINI back to its original glory. wish you lots of luck for that. i think i might patent the technology for an "Anti-MINI emotion" radar!! MINIblue IB/W Chilli Cooper ~ White 16" 5-stars ~ 6CD Changer ~ Sat-Nav ~ MFSW ~ ACC ~ Remote Alarm ~ PDC ~ ASC+T ~ Heated Bits ~ 'OOO2 OOO' Private Plate ~ 'MINI Drivers Have Extra Ooomph' & 'WWW.MINI2.COM' Stickers

Oct 4th, 2002, 09:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
CUTiger3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate South Caroli Local Time: 10:25 PM Posts: 345 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by JonBlakeburn Keep a baseball bat in your boot/trunk from now on! I agree! Coop 2 (Speedy) - '07 DS/DS MCS

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Sep 24th, 2002, 11:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jos986 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bucks Co., Pa. Local Time: 09:25 PM Posts: 160 Offline	I'm so very sorry you had to have this experience. There are miserable people in the world desperately trying to make others as miserable as they are. The MINI you'll deal with and it will heal. It's yourself who'll need the comfort. Best Wishes ricci All of us at MINI2 feel badly and wish you well.

Sep 25th, 2002, 08:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 10:25 AM Posts: 5,228 Offline	There are some very sad people in this world. Hopefully your insurers will take care of repairs to the MINI and one day someone will drop a large rock on the maniac who did this. I hope your MINI experiences just get better from here on.

Sep 25th, 2002, 09:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
megster MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: new jersey Local Time: 09:25 PM Posts: 4 Offline	What a jerk!! Do you suppose he just walks aroung with a pocket full of stones to throw at random cars or is he just jealous that he doesn't have a MINI? Man oh man I'd be ****ed if I were you!

Oct 4th, 2002, 05:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 12:25 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by swamos Where did this happen?? I'll know to keep an eye out, then. I'll second that.... I'm so sorry to hear that ricci. You should contact the police, in case they have had other reports of this *******.

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