323 replies to this topic

[Matt.P]

Hi,
First heard about this in one of the mini mags and for something like that to happen must be soul destroying. Reading the rest of the posts on here dragging the whole event out with the engine makes it sound even more heart-breaking, I'm sure that many people including myself would be ready to give in at this point. However, you've continued to move the project forward and keep going and i'm sure the end result will be brilliant.
Looking forward to seeing this car at the shows
My hat off to Prawn and Oli's family, no-one should have to go through what you've had to go through
I'd be happy to help, just give me a shout if there's anything I can do

[JD8891]

I've only just read this post and my heart goes out to you, its a shame all this has happened!!! Any news? I'll be making a donation when I get paid assuming its still possible/needed?

JD

[scrumpymini]

Well i have also just read this from the start, i do not know how some people sleep at night, how can any company be run so bad and also how can some people on here have such a strange sense of humor.
All the best on this project and may your friends memory live on in this great car.

Best wishes to you all.

[Prawn]

Thanks for the recent comments everyone, it's great to know this hasn't all been forgotten, I know I certainly still think about it every single day!

We have no news at the moment, but as soon as we do, it'll be here for all to see!

[captainjack15]

News????

[Retro_10s]

I'd be interested to know how this is coming along?

[miller 666]

Have just read this from the start and have to say im truly sorry for you, a close friend of mine died and i maybe cannot say i know whats its like but i think i have an understanding, feelings really do go out to oli's family and friends. Would be great to hear some news but i know its all very hectic and busy for you so will leave it be. If something needs picking up and dropping off, let me know, me and my brother would be happy to be couriers for a day to help such a great cause.

Regards

Oscar

[wainesworld]

What more can be said. Deepest simpathy to Olis family and Prawn.

This must be like a living nightmare. Hows the court action going any news?

Have not seen any pic yet of the mini will look on the other thread but am sure its going to be stunning.

Morspeed, Simon and to a lesser degree Wolfie how can you put anyone through this. Its bad enough waiting so long for an engine that Wolfie says he had seen a long time ago but for it to turn up and be unsafe really is below the belt.

I often judge a company not on the product, persay as a product should be of a decent standard, but on how they deal with problems, questions and complaints. If there is ever anything wrongs you can rescue the situation easily by good customer service. People will accept things dont go accourding to plan, accidents happen, things go missing just tell them at the time.

Anyway fingers crossed Olis mum now has her money and is in the process of buying another.

Is there not an engine company on here who could build supply and install such an engine? Not saying for nothing but maybe at cost. Not only would it help get the project finished but the positive responce you would get would definatly improve your reputation with mini owners all over the country.

Awaiting an update

Waine

[Pitcrew6464]

R I P oli



truely moving project.





try and upload some photos we could create so much more interest for donations if people could see his dream come true in stages!

[Kam]

I didnt know Oli but

While the TMF retro runners were at the nurburg last week, in one of the local main popular restaurants someone suggested to add to there ceiling with a tribute





Thats The Matt doing the honors, was a nice touch, nice one mate

[mighty mini jack]

Nice touch guys, was thinking about this the other day

[AndrewJ530]

So what's the situation with this then? Has a new engine been ordered?

[Jammy]

New engine can't be sorted until old one is refunded. Court case is soon.

[Prawn]

Thanks for keeping people updated Jammy, I've been avoiding posting in here until we have something worth saying!

Matt/Kam, I had no idea you guys had done that whilst out in germini, what a nice idea. which bar was that in? hopefully next year Oli's mum will be comming with us in the Mini, so it'd be awesome to take her and show her that people still care.

As we speak I'm in the car with Oli's family, currently sat on the A34 on the way to Leicester Court (isn't mobile broadband awesome?)

I shall of course be updating you all on the outcome of todays events later on when all is done and said, and hopefully, justice has prevailled!

[1380rich]

hi mate, just read this from begining to end ... hope today goes well and you can get back on track with the project.
finishing this project sounds like the best tribute to your mate oli ... fair play look forward to seeing it finished.

rich