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Old 30th July 2009, 18:49   #256
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29th July 2009 Troublemaker == Starter

Because of which the Bus could not be started

30th July 2009 Starter == Troubleshooting done

Starter serviced, new brushes installed.

The starter is now as good as new.

Now i only need to wait for my mechanic to come.

For his convenience to travel, i have provided him the pleasure of using my M-800 since last 4 days. :<

Lets hope he comes and starts the Bus.
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Old 30th July 2009, 18:59   #257
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Damn, I was so eagerly waiting for this thing to FIRE and start running. Came to the thread hoping for that update and still

Man you really have patience
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Old 30th July 2009, 21:12   #258
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Thats Great going sir, hope i can see the bus firing first along with you. Leaving tomorrow morning to Bangy, will be there tomorrow evening. Will PM you my mobile no.

The excitement is building up.

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29th July 2009 Troublemaker == Starter

Because of which the Bus could not be started

30th July 2009 Starter == Troubleshooting done

Starter serviced, new brushes installed.

The starter is now as good as new.

Now i only need to wait for my mechanic to come.

For his convenience to travel, i have provided him the pleasure of using my M-800 since last 4 days. :<

Lets hope he comes and starts the Bus.


I'm sure it will start really soon.Hope to see your car on the road soon.


Cheers
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Old 31st July 2009, 16:35   #260
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Pavan Saar, startu aiyitha ? Elladare pushu startu maadi !!
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Old 31st July 2009, 16:56   #261
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Pavan Saar, startu aiyitha ? Elladare pushu startu maadi !!
Sahebru ivathu muhurtha ittidaare and 200% sure it will come alive today after staying in COMA for long years.
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Old 31st July 2009, 17:16   #262
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Man you really have patience
You bet

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The excitement is building up.
cant take it any longer


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I'm sure it will start really soon.Hope to see your car on the road soon.
I require all those wishes sir.

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Sahebru ivathu muhurtha ittidaare and 200% sure it will come alive today after staying in COMA for long years.
Yes anna, waiting for 8:00 pm, when the mechanic arrives and starts the Bus

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Pavan Saar, startu aiyitha ? Elladare pushu startu maadi !!
We can push start the Bus, but how do i stop it, NO BRAKES ( he he he),

The starter is serviced, today evening we are sure to start.

I am doubting if i need to start it as of now, received a recent threat that "IF THE BUS STARTS, I AM GONNA STEAL IT"

So ...........?????

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Old 1st August 2009, 13:32   #263
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Hi Pavan,

Nice going buddy. Any updates as of 1st Aug 2009?
Capture a video once the bus starts and please post it.
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I am doubting if i need to start it as of now, received a recent threat that "IF THE BUS STARTS, I AM GONNA STEAL IT"

So ...........?????

Whoever wants to steal it probably has to wait in a long queue ! Any update on the 'start' ?
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Take some pics of it when you start it as a momento
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received a recent threat that "IF THE BUS STARTS, I AM GONNA STEAL IT"

So ...........?????
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Whoever wants to steal it probably has to wait in a long queue ! Any update on the 'start' ?
Imagine if the threat given is the person 1st in the queue
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Imagine if the threat given is the person 1st in the queue
Hmmm, you got me there Gowdre ! Guess then all the others will have to pounce on him and see to it that he dosent get away ! Guess Pavan is so busy starting the bus that he has'nt time to come online here and 'quench our thirst' !
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Any updates as of 1st Aug 2009?
Capture a video once the bus starts and please post it.
For fresh updates, scroll down.

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Whoever wants to steal it probably has to wait in a long queue ! Any update on the 'start' ?
Secured and locked. No one dare come near it.(grrr..)

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There are too many pics sir, please have a look at them.

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Imagine if the threat given is the person 1st in the queue
Gowdre, nimma heightge Bus perfectagi ide, but no thanks, i now want to keep it.

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Guess Pavan is so busy starting the bus that he has'nt time to come online here and 'quench our thirst' !
Buddy, Fresh updates for today.

10:00 pm == Mechanic comes home, starts with little bit of tuning and other stuff.

11:00 pm == Everything is set, but again the starter gives way, Poor fellow by Beetle had to donate its starter to get the bus started.

12:00 pm == Starter fitted and a second battery goes into the bus(Electricals not done yet) and still we could not get the engine firing. phew.... another half an hour passes without any result, mechanic changes firing order and again tries...

12.45 pm == Roooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrr roooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Engine fires after 8 long years for the first time, too much of smoke,and a great sounding roar, Everyone is happy, this was the moment we were waiting for since almost 20 months. Now i feel we need to take the bus on one small round. heck...! the brakes are not yet ready, its already close to 1:00 am.

1:00 am == We decide to try some tricks using the hand brake(silly of us) we take the Bus out, my brother behind the wheel,and my ever so excited kid holded onto her sleep just to witness this moment.

Aahh.. that thrill and excitement on her face to see her "MICLOBUS" start and run was priceless.

We took it out for a simple one km run (without brakes) Risky but it was fun.

Some pics to quench everyones thirst.. lol

NOTE: Till today, even presently, I HAVE NEVER SAT BEHIND THE BUS's STEERING WHEEL. Mera number kab aayega.
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OMG, OMG. It started, it started!!! When are you getting the brakes ready boss? Or you keeping it delayed due to the threat
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Congrats, the wait is finally over ! Now hope to see the 'bus' on the Bengaluru roads soon ! Really admire your perseverence and dedication to get the 'bus' going again !
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