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Date: 5-2-08 08:46
From: ClayW

Subject: The BMW 2002: My Therapy

My 02 has been immobile for almost six months now because of time and financial restraints. Finishing up a master's degree and finding a job while trying to keep up with the bills wore on me and kept me away from fixing an oil leak, a bad set of synchros and a small wiring issue.

Finally, after a few paychecks and a tax return, I've been able to slowly start wrenching again. The other day, I freed a shift selector seal from the newish 5 speed and I felt my sanity return.

I don't know what rich guys do to keep their sanity, but I work on my 02.....just look at my avatar.

Anyone else feel this way?
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Date: 5-2-08 09:10 From: Schweineback Subject: Re: The BMW 2002: My Therapy
As insane as it may sound: YES! Nice you can continue the madness. _________________ Keep on rolling in the free world!

Date: 5-2-08 09:31
From: jerry

Subject: Re: The BMW 2002: My Therapy

yea, i'd have to admit that 02's are theraputic for me too. loosing my covered workshop last year has really been tough as i have had a hard time getting back to wrenching. i have two projects on the Project Page that i have not updated in a year!!!

it's to the point where i'm throwing out old sentimental crap i've held on to for years just to make enough room to squeeze a car into an enclosed area. i've even sold off a couple woodworking machines, to free up more space as i realize i enjoy the 02's more than woodworking now, (although hopefully i can return to that too, someday).

but i have been busy, just not 02-busy. i've delved into landscaping the property big time as those who've visited, can attest.

Date: 5-2-08 11:27 From: 72touring Subject: Re: The BMW 2002: My Therapy
My wife describes it as "having sex with my car." Nuff said. _________________ Paul Huber 1972 2000 Touring tii in Verona

Date: 5-2-08 01:20
From: H_Krix in Atlanta, Ga

Subject: Re: The BMW 2002: My Therapy

72touring wrote:

My wife describes it as "having sex with my car." Nuff said.

My girlfriend calls Phoenix my "Mistress" since I spend all my weekends wrenching.

I'm in the same boat as you guys. The weekends are what keeps me going during the week.
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Date: 5-2-08 05:35
From: ColinK

Subject: Re: The BMW 2002: My Therapy

H_Krix wrote:

72touring wrote:

My wife describes it as "having sex with my car." Nuff said.

My girlfriend calls Phoenix my "Mistress" since I spend all my weekends wrenching.

I'm in the same boat as you guys. The weekends are what keeps me going during the week.

My wife refers to mine as "my girl friend" for the past 32+ years.
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Malaga '72 tii

Date: 5-3-08 07:01
From: Delia in "Don't call it 'Frisco'"

Subject: Re: The BMW 2002: My Therapy

I understand completely...

"Orange Julius" is my best friend. I bought him while I was in college (2001) and tinkering on him helped me keep my sanity. I recall missing meals to buy little parts from Paul Wegweiser when he worked at Maxmillian's. When I reflect back on those hectic days at school, I'm really glad I took all those risks and thank the hand of fate for making all these impossible cosmic connections.

Despite moving West, I still miss meals to keep him, but it's still the best "therapy" I've ever had!

Delia
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