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07-27-2017, 12:01 AM | #354 | |||||
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Well, I am leaving and I have to store the car either way. The current motor will probably run a little bit, but not a long ways. It will be moved Friday afternoon I'll have some shots coming of the car and how it sits currently (and FINALLY GET MY SUNGLASSES BACK... hopefully). At any rate, it wasn't a feasible option to send him the car to work on it when I didn't have the money to pay for the job in full/deposit for a new motor currently and also would have to store the car with him or elsewhere while I was away for approximately another six months. We agreed that it would be best to contact him sometime before my return and we could start work on the car then. The other motor may or may not be taken apart at that time given his time restraints and obligations then. So, what about the crowd-sourcing/chipping in? Well, as much as I want to do something currently, it just logistically doesn't make sense. I could send him the current motor to tear down and maybe make some money off of it while I'm away. But, I would be paying someone to do the work Andrew would already be doing for me and then crate a motor and pay shipping without the vehicle (as he would rather not store it on my behalf, I don't blame him it's a long time). I don't think it's responsible to ask folks for money when nothing will materialize until much later down the road. I wont lie, I'm the first one to admit when I need help and I always will humble myself for those who are willing to reach out and offer a hand, but in this situation I just think it's asking to reach too far. Maybe when we get there several months down the road, I'll throw something up for anyone who would still like to help, this wouldn't mean I'm holding anyone to it. I kind of wonder if some brands would pitch in (like parts and whatnot, even discounts as small as they may come) for the rebuild so I can rep them on a cross country drive or something. That would be a heck of a thing haha. WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN SHANE? Well it's progress, I suppose. It's going to put the car back in my possession but it wont be until around 8-10 months from now before we get to do anything with the car. I know that drags this out to what could potentially be someone's entire loan/lien/lease period which is crazy to think about. It will be something sweet to have the car back when I come back from deployment though... whew what a thought. Reborn_ , This means I will most certainly take you up on that offer. Maybe I can hang out with Andrew and bug him some more and afterwards all go enjoy a cold one. If you guys can think of another option moving forward to optimize the time until this can occur, let me know. I'm still open to ideas and making something happen. I just don't think it's financially feasible until later down the road. Thanks again guys, from the bottom of my heart. I've likely said this too many times... but man... y'all keep kicking me in the feels in this thread. It keeps me rocking and my head up for all the times I have to come back and work this issue. Wouldn't be here without this thread.
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07-27-2017, 02:09 AM | #355 |
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Well thought through Shane. This is a tough thing to think through clearly and rationally, and to also put a clear emotional dimension to as well. And you've acted, planned, and moved forward. That's a tricky tricky mix to navigate and make progress through!
You've not only taken advice/ideas into consideration, you've synthesized, reflected, and come to a well-reasoned and emotionally well considered set of decisions. And, again, taken action. Restraint, conviction, integrity, acknowledgement of emotions, reasoning, and a willingness to listen and reflect. I only wish more folks were like you. I have great respect for that set of values in action and for you. |
07-27-2017, 07:55 AM | #356 |
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I think you have a good plan. I wouldn't want to get involved with a project like this if I wasn't going to be around.
As someone that is somewhat concerned I could also end up in the boat of needing a new or replacement engine, do you care to tell us what the new estimate is? If you don't want to share the number it is fine with me. I didn't see it quickly but assuming he is rebuilding an engine or is it a new engine?
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07-27-2017, 12:15 PM | #357 |
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Feel free to PM me when you are getting ready to ship the car and I can help however I can (i.e. meet the car at Lang, etc.). You can get it kicked off a month or two before you return if you desire, and Andrew can take his time with it. I'll be on the boards and local, so reach out to me if I can be of assistance.
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07-30-2017, 12:48 AM | #359 |
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So I picked up the car on Friday. Everything is pretty bittersweet because although it feels a bit like things are coming to a close, I really don't know how long the road is ahead of me. The endeavor has been crazy, and it's strange to be behind the wheel again. I wound up not towing the vehicle figuring I might as well drive on the new motor to see how it goes, and I've gotten around a little bit with it. There's still a healthy amount of fear behind it, who knows where it'll take me.
In the mean time, I was able to meet with JayL here in Austin and I've got some photos to share. Figure I'd throw them up for everyone. Here are the two beauties side by side when they got back. Engine as it sits currently. New-ish Motor Booties 2 Buds Fronts Here's the home of JayL's immaculate Schwarz/Cinnamon Coupe. Crazy beautiful combination. JayL I apologize for some of the photo quality, I was both excited and also in poor light conditions for some of them. It was a little ironic as JayL and I met, we both reinvigorated or passions for the Z4 M Coupe by reminding each other just how special these cars are. I can't be more happy that I had the experience to go out and see him. I'm sure it wont be the last time we link up. I'll keep everyone posted on the rest of the journey. For now, it's mostly packing and preparing for the trip. JayL wants me to get an exhaust note/video for the new set up, and I think I still have one of the old. I'll see if I can't make that happen before I go. Quick Edit I was pretty dog tired when I posted that, but I had meant to share this as well. When I was driving back from JayL's home, a guy pulled behind me and swerved hard to pass on the right and exit on what is more or less a frontage road. He was driving a decently modified RX-8 and had his windows down in Texas. When he rolled past me he must of noticed mine windows were also down because he stopped in the yielding right-hand turn lane and hollered "NICE CAR MAN"... now I really can't get over the Moupe. It's just not going to happen. Ever.
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Gday Shane, forgot to mention that yeah if your in Port mate, look us up. Fridge is always full of beers. Welcome any time man.
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Glad everything is going well, hope the car/motor keep going! I have to ask though, is it taboo to have your windows down in Texas or something?!?
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