TAKA-1 is shipped.

takahashi · 04-19-2009, 07:20 AM

That is as close as I wanted to get to... I don't want to go into the private property of Melbourne Port

Now I am excited.

MickyD · 04-19-2009, 07:34 AM

I don't know if it's still the case, but you used to be able to walk right around the fence line on the breakwater, depending on which dock it is at.

edit: that picture I posted the other day was taken from the fatter bit on this 'path':
http://maps.google.com.au/?ie=UTF8&l...04131&t=h&z=19

as was this one:

takahashi · 04-19-2009, 08:25 AM

Ah!!!! It docked at the same area!

I went to the side of it but did not go all the way around.

Never mind. I had my daughters in the car with their mum... I was going to see if I could see the car.

MickyD · 04-20-2009, 12:51 AM

spotted: The Boheme leaving port and heading across the bay (I can see it from my desk at work at the moment)

takahashi · 04-20-2009, 02:02 AM

Thanks Micky..

I hope the Boheme has left a AW 135i coupe behind

and now on the back of the BMW car carrier/truck.

RadiuM · 04-23-2009, 02:11 AM

taka, i get to take delivery of mine next friday.. lets see if you can beat me and then i'll really know how crap the ONLY perth dealer is :P

takahashi · 04-23-2009, 02:25 AM

Priority delivery. Aiming next Wednesday.

but I think we will pick it up the same date.

RadiuM · 04-23-2009, 04:01 AM

ohhh you suck.

takahashi · 04-23-2009, 04:29 AM

Let see who gets it first.

Hey did you get a call from your ONLY Perth dealer about window tinting.

I am not installig it after I have driven around the block... for say 5 minutes

RadiuM · 04-23-2009, 07:28 AM

yeah, got a call from the accessories ladies trying to sell me tint. We want it, but it's more than double than the shop down the road which im sure they take it to.

ALso said I was interested in the shift kit, but for 1500 odd im going to pass.

takahashi · 04-23-2009, 07:38 AM

ah... short shifter you must have it (evil smile).

BMW Melbourne are selling this tint.
http://www.uvshield.com.au/

I am a Pathologist and looking at skin cancer everyday of my work...

I think I am baised.

$650 the lady said if I return 5 minute later to book mine in.

takahashi · 04-23-2009, 09:57 PM

Got a call (actually an email) today.

The car is booked to be transport from Laverton today....

When it arrives, I hope to see it and take a pic.

RadiuM, not far from now.

RadiuM · 04-24-2009, 01:44 AM

yeah, I had a short shift kit in my R32 skyrine which I loved. Still tossing up the beamer one though.

amalgamman · 04-24-2009, 06:12 AM

Well Taka, looks like tomorrow is not the day I'm getting my car after all

I think it will be next week. This waiting is really killing me.

Which hospital do u work at?

bfi2906 · 04-24-2009, 08:30 AM

This wait is killing me. I ordered on March 23rd. I've had the build week (17 - this week just finishing) and the VIN for a couple of weeks, and I'm still completely in the dark as to where it's up to.

I know I could pester the dealer for the build status. But I don't want to be a nuisence.

Is there any way that we Aussies can get any info before it's checked into the port of departure in Germany?

I do think it's ironic that the first piece of real information we an access comes from the shipping line, not BMW.

takahashi · 04-24-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amalgamman

Well Taka, looks like tomorrow is not the day I'm getting my car after all

I think it will be next week. This waiting is really killing me.

Which hospital do u work at?

I am in a private pathology lab next to Honda in Heidelberg.

Sounds like the car did not arrive yesterday... perheps Monday.

BFI,

All they have is a production number. When it is being build - you will get a VIN. That is it. That is all they have as well.

MickyD · 04-25-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by takahashi

I am in a private pathology lab next to Honda in Heidelberg.

I setup the LAN infrastructure in that place when it first opened ~7 years ago, and also put in the (of slighty dubious legality) link that runs out the back to the admin office.
(I used to work for the company that owned it at the time, think big red circle)

takahashi · 04-25-2009, 02:12 AM

So I know who to blame when the computer is down then

Will check out your work come tea times...

takahashi · 04-26-2009, 06:33 PM

amalgamman,

All the transport of cars in Melbourne has been delayed.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

WAY · 04-26-2009, 11:46 PM

Why?

takahashi · 04-27-2009, 03:56 AM

Some fucking truck driver has not had a smoko yet? I donno man.. fucking frustrating. Leah said BMW has booked for the car to come last Friday. She told me that even the one that was supposed coming last week has to come next week!

Fuck that is bad. Not sure what is the delay. I offer to fucking drive if I have to...

Porsche service is better. I called for a brochure this morning, they courier them in to me to the office. But a 911 is 3 times as much as a 135...

amalgamman · 04-27-2009, 04:24 AM

I know Taka,

Called the dealer today, he said the car will be at the dealership next Monday, ready for delivery to me Wednesday. Bloody frustrating!!!!!

Have u been given an eta?

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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Ah!!!! It docked at the same area! I went to the side of it but did not go all the way around. Never mind. I had my daughters in the car with their mum... I was going to see if I could see the car. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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MickyD (Damned or Belated) 10 Rep 497 Posts Drives: Le Mans Blue 120D M Manual Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seaford, Vic. iTrader: (0)	spotted: The Boheme leaving port and heading across the bay (I can see it from my desk at work at the moment)
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks Micky.. I hope the Boheme has left a AW 135i coupe behind and now on the back of the BMW car carrier/truck. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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04-23-2009, 02:11 AM	#72
RadiuM Captain 38 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth iTrader: (1)	taka, i get to take delivery of mine next friday.. lets see if you can beat me and then i'll really know how crap the ONLY perth dealer is :P __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec
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04-23-2009, 02:25 AM	#73
takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Priority delivery. Aiming next Wednesday. but I think we will pick it up the same date. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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04-23-2009, 04:29 AM	#75
takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Let see who gets it first. Hey did you get a call from your ONLY Perth dealer about window tinting. I am not installig it after I have driven around the block... for say 5 minutes __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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04-23-2009, 07:28 AM	#76
RadiuM Captain 38 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth iTrader: (1)	yeah, got a call from the accessories ladies trying to sell me tint. We want it, but it's more than double than the shop down the road which im sure they take it to. ALso said I was interested in the shift kit, but for 1500 odd im going to pass. __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec
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04-23-2009, 07:38 AM	#77
takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	ah... short shifter you must have it (evil smile). BMW Melbourne are selling this tint. http://www.uvshield.com.au/ I am a Pathologist and looking at skin cancer everyday of my work... I think I am baised. $650 the lady said if I return 5 minute later to book mine in. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Got a call (actually an email) today. The car is booked to be transport from Laverton today.... When it arrives, I hope to see it and take a pic. RadiuM, not far from now. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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RadiuM Captain 38 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth iTrader: (1)	yeah, I had a short shift kit in my R32 skyrine which I loved. Still tossing up the beamer one though. __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec
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04-24-2009, 06:12 AM	#80
amalgamman Private 6 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 135i sapphire black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Well Taka, looks like tomorrow is not the day I'm getting my car after all I think it will be next week. This waiting is really killing me. Which hospital do u work at?
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04-24-2009, 08:30 AM	#81
bfi2906 Captain 35 Rep 685 Posts Drives: 135 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	This wait is killing me. I ordered on March 23rd. I've had the build week (17 - this week just finishing) and the VIN for a couple of weeks, and I'm still completely in the dark as to where it's up to. I know I could pester the dealer for the build status. But I don't want to be a nuisence. Is there any way that we Aussies can get any info before it's checked into the port of departure in Germany? I do think it's ironic that the first piece of real information we an access comes from the shipping line, not BMW.
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	So I know who to blame when the computer is down then Will check out your work come tea times... __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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04-27-2009, 03:56 AM	#87
takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Some fucking truck driver has not had a smoko yet? I donno man.. fucking frustrating. Leah said BMW has booked for the car to come last Friday. She told me that even the one that was supposed coming last week has to come next week! Fuck that is bad. Not sure what is the delay. I offer to fucking drive if I have to... Porsche service is better. I called for a brochure this morning, they courier them in to me to the office. But a 911 is 3 times as much as a 135... __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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04-27-2009, 04:24 AM	#88
amalgamman Private 6 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 135i sapphire black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I know Taka, Called the dealer today, he said the car will be at the dealership next Monday, ready for delivery to me Wednesday. Bloody frustrating!!!!! Have u been given an eta?
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