"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
12/13/2016 at 10:04 • Filed to: None
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"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
12/13/2016 at 10:04 • Filed to: None | 0
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Some may have read my post about the replacement immobilizer system I need to install in the Vespa, and my friend who wanted to do the work. I took the good advice of Opponauts who suggested that I give him a deadline, an easy out for both of us.
I texted him yesterday and said I wanted to get it done quickly, and said I understood if he did not have time during the holidays. He came over last night.
As you can see from the photo, he took a crack at drilling the old lock. The lock still holds, but the Vespa has taken a beating. Those scuff marks were not there before. Three broken drill bits and a busted screwdriver, and I wonder how bad the damage really is.
I really like the guy, and we share a common love of old Japanese cars. But c’mon, man. I was nice when he left, but I was really pissed that he wasn’t willing to admit he couldn’t do it. Since I am the world’s worst mechanic, I certainly would not judge.
I’m not mad this morning, but it is time for my little wasp to go to the dealer.
S65
> ImmoralMinority
12/13/2016 at 10:09 |
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Damnit
Sam
> ImmoralMinority
12/13/2016 at 10:13 |
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Damn, I mean, at least he didn’t really ruin it. Merely surface damage. He was nice enough to attempt it, so he gets points for that.
Tripper
> ImmoralMinority
12/13/2016 at 10:25 |
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If you want to take a crack at it yourself. Here is a thread where someone had a similar issue. http://modernvespa.com/forum/topic80689
E90M3
> ImmoralMinority
12/13/2016 at 10:40 |
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This is why you don’t lose the key!
Joking aside, I assume replacement keys were hard to come by, and that you got 2 keys with the replacement immobilizer.
That really sucks he messed it up though, hopefully the dealer can fix it quickly and get it back on the road.
My bird IS the word
> ImmoralMinority
12/13/2016 at 11:56 |
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I did warn you. Friends and business don’t mix. My friends are great but they only help me with monkey work on my cars because if something gets fucked up, it’s my fault.