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MINIMiller · May 11th, 2003, 10:57 AM

Well. This is my story. We did the Dragon run just last week - 1,800 miles!!! I drive the car all week back and forth to my bus stop. All is well. Tonight we drive to friends for a cookout - All is good. I let the engine idle as I step from the car and discuss the parking situation with our friends (always consider the parking when looking at a new place to live!). When I get back in The Beast the temp guage is pegged. Shut down the engine and call the 800 MINI number. No problem, they dispatch a flatbed and it shows up in 30 minutes to take my baby to the dealer.

It appears that there was plenty of coolant. I believe the fan may have quit working. There seems to have been a rash of those from us who were at the Dragon.....Hmmm

Here are some pics:

Getting ready to go up:

The Beast still has a nice rear end

Ah, so this is how the tow hook works

Getting secured. Don't roll back...

I'm sure that MINI of Sterling will have her all fixed in no time. I'll let you know the outcome.

Motor on!!!

Smokey 4 · May 11th, 2003, 11:08 AM

That bites Minimiller, Hope all goes well with the repair, and you're out ripping up the roads in short order

I must say thou, nice decal!!!!

Dave · May 11th, 2003, 11:09 AM

ouch - let us know how things work out. And what happened.

Dave

EBMCS03 · May 11th, 2003, 03:16 PM

Aww Yikes... hope all is well... sure little dragon there will be fine.

Paul · May 11th, 2003, 06:49 PM

That's really not good news.

Keep us posted.

Paul

AidenL · May 11th, 2003, 07:10 PM

Shame !

Hope it gets sorted soon !

Mike & Donna in Ca. · May 11th, 2003, 07:11 PM

Bummer !!!! Is there a Dragon curse? The ac/heater fan stoped working in our car. I guess both our cars will be patients at Sterling next week.

oldnell · May 11th, 2003, 07:23 PM

Sorry to hear that, but I have to say that you have one nice-looking car!

MINIMiller · May 11th, 2003, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike & Donna in Va.
Bummer !!!! Is there a Dragon curse? The ac/heater fan stoped working in our car. I guess both our cars will be patients at Sterling next week.

I think that is what must have happened with mine and I think that is what went wrong with John's car. Other than slaying the Dragon, what do we all have in common - or, is this a week spot on the mini....

I'm just sorry I can't drive it today. Oh well, maybe I'll get some stuff done around the house for a change

Redpanda · May 11th, 2003, 08:35 PM

AAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWW! Poor Minimiller! That bites! Hope you get your fun machine back soon!
Have only S's had this problem or should I start worrying about blinky?

Willy · May 11th, 2003, 08:41 PM

Ouch! What a shame!

I hope it gets sorted out, so you can get back to playing on the curves!

Dom · May 11th, 2003, 08:48 PM

Hope it gets sorted and there wasn't any real damage

MiniMan7 · May 11th, 2003, 08:49 PM

Sorry to hear that.

The tow truck people must've thought you were nuts taking all those pictures!

MINIMiller · May 11th, 2003, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Willy
Ouch! What a shame!

I hope it gets sorted out, so you can get back to playing on the curves!

Thanks Willy. I'm quite sure I'll be rolling on September 21

MINIMiller · May 11th, 2003, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dom
Hope it gets sorted and there wasn't any real damage

I'm sure I shut it off before any damage was done, but still it bugs me. In the back of my mind I think it will never be the same again.....Hmmm

Perhaps I should sell this one and order a brand new 03 model.....*with the JCW kit.....*

MINIMiller · May 11th, 2003, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniMan7
Sorry to hear that.

The tow truck people must've thought you were nuts taking all those pictures!

This incident once again proves that we MINI owners are a nutty bunch! The entire neighborhood must have wondered about MP out there snapping a complete photo history of the event. I'm only sorry I did not take the camera on the ride to the dealer (because it was after hours I rode with the tow truck to "deliver" the MINI to the dealer. The view of the mini riding on the flatbed from the sideview mirror was kind of neat. Oh well

MiniMan7 · May 11th, 2003, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MINIMiller
This incident once again proves that we MINI owners are a nutty bunch! The entire neighborhood must have wondered about MP out there snapping a complete photo history of the event. I'm only sorry I did not take the camera on the ride to the dealer (because it was after hours I rode with the tow truck to "deliver" the MINI to the dealer. The view of the mini riding on the flatbed from the sideview mirror was kind of neat. Oh well

Believe me, I would've done the same thing!

acetonic · May 11th, 2003, 09:47 PM

MiniMiller, sorry to see your car on the truck. I think perhaps you need more stickers. ON THE PAINT!!!

Martin L · May 11th, 2003, 11:25 PM

Sorry to hear about things MM/MP

hope it all gets sorted out soon.

smiffy · May 11th, 2003, 11:53 PM

I blame MP

joke

She'll be back before you know it

May 11th, 2003, 10:57 AM	#1
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 741 Offline	A sad sad day Well. This is my story. We did the Dragon run just last week - 1,800 miles!!! I drive the car all week back and forth to my bus stop. All is well. Tonight we drive to friends for a cookout - All is good. I let the engine idle as I step from the car and discuss the parking situation with our friends (always consider the parking when looking at a new place to live!). When I get back in The Beast the temp guage is pegged. Shut down the engine and call the 800 MINI number. No problem, they dispatch a flatbed and it shows up in 30 minutes to take my baby to the dealer. It appears that there was plenty of coolant. I believe the fan may have quit working. There seems to have been a rash of those from us who were at the Dragon.....Hmmm Here are some pics: Getting ready to go up: The Beast still has a nice rear end Ah, so this is how the tow hook works Getting secured. Don't roll back... I'm sure that MINI of Sterling will have her all fixed in no time. I'll let you know the outcome. Motor on!!! Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

May 11th, 2003, 03:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Aww Yikes... hope all is well... sure little dragon there will be fine. EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

May 11th, 2003, 07:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 07:03 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Shame ! Hope it gets sorted soon ! *Global Moderator*

May 11th, 2003, 07:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mike & Donna in Ca. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oceanside, CA Local Time: 01:03 PM Posts: 385 Offline	Bummer !!!! Is there a Dragon curse? The ac/heater fan stoped working in our car. I guess both our cars will be patients at Sterling next week. '05 HB/W MCS "Gizmo" + '05 Cool Blue MCSC "Ariel"

May 11th, 2003, 08:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 741 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Mike & Donna in Va. Bummer !!!! Is there a Dragon curse? The ac/heater fan stoped working in our car. I guess both our cars will be patients at Sterling next week. I think that is what must have happened with mine and I think that is what went wrong with John's car. Other than slaying the Dragon, what do we all have in common - or, is this a week spot on the mini.... I'm just sorry I can't drive it today. Oh well, maybe I'll get some stuff done around the house for a change Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

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May 11th, 2003, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Smokey 4 MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hills of NC Local Time: 01:03 PM Posts: 765 Offline	That bites Minimiller, Hope all goes well with the repair, and you're out ripping up the roads in short order I must say thou, nice decal!!!!

May 11th, 2003, 11:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Western WA Local Time: 06:03 PM Posts: 429 Offline	ouch - let us know how things work out. And what happened. Dave

May 11th, 2003, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:03 PM Posts: 40,875 Offline	That's really not good news. Keep us posted. Paul

May 11th, 2003, 07:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 07:03 PM Posts: 992 Offline	Sorry to hear that, but I have to say that you have one nice-looking car!

May 11th, 2003, 08:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Redpanda MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: DE Local Time: 06:03 PM Posts: 1,259 Offline	AAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWW! Poor Minimiller! That bites! Hope you get your fun machine back soon! Have only S's had this problem or should I start worrying about blinky? - Redpanda http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Redpanda/rp2.jpg

May 11th, 2003, 08:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Willy MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Running From The Law Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 2,391 Offline	Ouch! What a shame! I hope it gets sorted out, so you can get back to playing on the curves! http://billlawrence.blogspot.com

May 11th, 2003, 08:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 07:03 PM Posts: 8,543 Offline	Hope it gets sorted and there wasn't any real damage

May 11th, 2003, 08:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 03:03 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Sorry to hear that. The tow truck people must've thought you were nuts taking all those pictures! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 11th, 2003, 09:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 741 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Willy Ouch! What a shame! I hope it gets sorted out, so you can get back to playing on the curves! Thanks Willy. I'm quite sure I'll be rolling on September 21 Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

May 11th, 2003, 09:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 741 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dom Hope it gets sorted and there wasn't any real damage I'm sure I shut it off before any damage was done, but still it bugs me. In the back of my mind I think it will never be the same again.....Hmmm Perhaps I should sell this one and order a brand new 03 model.....with the JCW kit..... Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

May 11th, 2003, 09:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 741 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MiniMan7 Sorry to hear that. The tow truck people must've thought you were nuts taking all those pictures! This incident once again proves that we MINI owners are a nutty bunch! The entire neighborhood must have wondered about MP out there snapping a complete photo history of the event. I'm only sorry I did not take the camera on the ride to the dealer (because it was after hours I rode with the tow truck to "deliver" the MINI to the dealer. The view of the mini riding on the flatbed from the sideview mirror was kind of neat. Oh well Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

May 11th, 2003, 09:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 03:03 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MINIMiller This incident once again proves that we MINI owners are a nutty bunch! The entire neighborhood must have wondered about MP out there snapping a complete photo history of the event. I'm only sorry I did not take the camera on the ride to the dealer (because it was after hours I rode with the tow truck to "deliver" the MINI to the dealer. The view of the mini riding on the flatbed from the sideview mirror was kind of neat. Oh well Believe me, I would've done the same thing! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 11th, 2003, 09:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
acetonic MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Castle, Delaware Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 289 Offline	MiniMiller, sorry to see your car on the truck. I think perhaps you need more stickers. ON THE PAINT!!!

May 11th, 2003, 11:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 07:03 PM Posts: 13,602 Offline	Sorry to hear about things MM/MP hope it all gets sorted out soon. MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

May 11th, 2003, 11:53 PM	#20 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 06:03 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	I blame MP joke She'll be back before you know it S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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