Who else is on the Hojin? (NYK)

MIKEYMIKE · 05-31-2006, 01:27 PM

Thanks a lot Jmeezee, so it is entering the canal soon I hope?

JMeezee · 05-31-2006, 01:32 PM

From the ships I've seen so far (I've followed the Jupiter Diamond and the Ryujin) I'm guessing that the Hojin will wait outside the canal for the rest of today, and get it's turn to enter sometime tomorrow. Once it enters the canal, if all moves smoothly, it should take about 12 hours to reach the Pacific side.

rpiopio · 05-31-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JMeezee

From the ships I've seen so far (I've followed the Jupiter Diamond and the Ryujin) I'm guessing that the Hojin will wait outside the canal for the rest of today, and get it's turn to enter sometime tomorrow. Once it enters the canal, if all moves smoothly, it should take about 12 hours to reach the Pacific side.

THANKS JMeezee! My stomach is churning waiting for her to arrive. It's nice to see that she's waiting to go through the locks. Keep the pictures coming please!

leitrim · 05-31-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by unxdawg

Awesome

. I checked a few hours ago and it wasn't on the map. This waiting is insane. I'm trying to figure out a way to lock myself out of the forum so I don't have to obsess over this sh*t anymore!!

hahaha that's funny, but true. I feel the same way.

Desert Bimmer · 05-31-2006, 01:57 PM

There has to be some sort of support group for people like us!

Oh wait!! It's called the E90POST.com website....

rpiopio · 05-31-2006, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Bimmer

There has to be some sort of support group for people like us!

Oh wait!! It's called the E90POST.com website....

Yeah, That's what my wife is calling this for me too. Everyday she asks..."Have you checked into your support group yet?" or "Get off that f!@# computer. You and your Hojin groupies need to be tasered."

Desert Bimmer · 05-31-2006, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rpiopio

Yeah, That's what my wife is calling this for me too. Everyday she asks..."Have you checked into your support group yet?" or "Get off that f!@# computer. You and your Hojin groupies need to be tasered."

Ha ha yeah well you should somehow convince your wife to join us..the more the merrier! BMW forever! LOL

MIKEYMIKE · 05-31-2006, 05:45 PM

You're wife is going to hate this site more once the mod bug hits...

I haven't even recieved my car yet and I'm spending so much on all the aftermarket stuff, lol.

teodulog · 05-31-2006, 06:36 PM

mikeymike, what mods are you going to do to your car?

MIKEYMIKE · 05-31-2006, 06:43 PM

Let's see....

19 inch CSL wheels, Blackline tail lights, Aluminum Pedals, OEM Trunk Spoiler, ACS Roof spoiler, ACS Rear bumper, Hartge Front Lip, Window Tints, Brex Angel Eyes, Projector Xenon fog lights, 6000k Osram bulbs, Led side markers....and that's about all I can think of for now...but more will be sure to come.

JMeezee · 05-31-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by unxdawg

Ah you're right. I didn't realize it takes up to 2 days to get through the canals. 10th still looks like the best estimate.

Sorry - I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but 6/10 is still too optimistic. Once the ship clears the canal, it's going to take 9-10 days to reach the California coast...THEN it's got to go through the VPC, get trucked to your dealer, and get final prep at the dealer. All-in-all, I'd say 6/17 to be the most realistic estimate.

In my case, the Ryujin cleared the canal on 5/20, hit port on 5/30, and I'm taking delivery (in San Diego) on 6/6. That's how I came up with the estimates in your guys' cases. Who's got the Fast Forward button???

edawg · 05-31-2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MIKEYMIKE

Let's see....

19 inch CSL wheels, Blackline tail lights, Aluminum Pedals, OEM Trunk Spoiler, ACS Roof spoiler, ACS Rear bumper, Hartge Front Lip, Window Tints, Brex Angel Eyes, Projector Xenon fog lights, 6000k Osram bulbs, Led side markers....and that's about all I can think of for now...but more will be sure to come.

man i thought i was the only crazy one here..nice shopping list...i have the bug...BAD,,lol

rpiopio · 05-31-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JMeezee

Sorry - I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but 6/10 is still too optimistic. Once the ship clears the canal, it's going to take 9-10 days to reach the California coast...THEN it's got to go through the VPC, get trucked to your dealer, and get final prep at the dealer. All-in-all, I'd say 6/17 to be the most realistic estimate.

In my case, the Ryujin cleared the canal on 5/20, hit port on 5/30, and I'm taking delivery (in San Diego) on 6/6. That's how I came up with the estimates in your guys' cases. Who's got the Fast Forward button???

You're killing me JMeezee, you're killing me. I'm gonna go throw up now.

Please help us though by updating the AIS pics when you can. It does help ease the pain. Thanks man.

edawg · 05-31-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JMeezee

Sorry - I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but 6/10 is still too optimistic. Once the ship clears the canal, it's going to take 9-10 days to reach the California coast...THEN it's got to go through the VPC, get trucked to your dealer, and get final prep at the dealer. All-in-all, I'd say 6/17 to be the most realistic estimate.

In my case, the Ryujin cleared the canal on 5/20, hit port on 5/30, and I'm taking delivery (in San Diego) on 6/6. That's how I came up with the estimates in your guys' cases. Who's got the Fast Forward button???

DoUH!

unxdawg · 05-31-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JMeezee

Sorry - I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but 6/10 is still too optimistic. Once the ship clears the canal, it's going to take 9-10 days to reach the California coast...THEN it's got to go through the VPC, get trucked to your dealer, and get final prep at the dealer. All-in-all, I'd say 6/17 to be the most realistic estimate.

In my case, the Ryujin cleared the canal on 5/20, hit port on 5/30, and I'm taking delivery (in San Diego) on 6/6. That's how I came up with the estimates in your guys' cases. Who's got the Fast Forward button???

6/10 was the date we were estimating that it will reach port. I don't think that's too optimistic. I don't think anyone here is actually planning on picking up their cars from the dealer before the 15th.

Ghunger · 06-01-2006, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by unxdawg

6/10 was the date we were estimating that it will reach port. I don't think that's too optimistic. I don't think anyone here is actually planning on picking up their cars from the dealer before the 15th.

I'm expecting the end of the month myself, but my car has a nice little truck ride up to Seattle after she gets off the boat.

MIKEYMIKE · 06-01-2006, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by edawg

man i thought i was the only crazy one here..nice shopping list...i have the bug...BAD,,lol

Gotta love the mod bug, hehe...What do you got planned?

JMeezee · 06-01-2006, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by unxdawg

6/10 was the date we were estimating that it will reach port. I don't think that's too optimistic. I don't think anyone here is actually planning on picking up their cars from the dealer before the 15th.

My bad then - I originally thought there was the notion that you'd get your cars by the 10th. Guess it's time for me to jump ship off this thread!

unxdawg · 06-01-2006, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JMeezee

My bad then - I originally thought there was the notion that you'd get your cars by the 10th. Guess it's time for me to jump ship off this thread!

LOL. All good man. Please stick around....we need the support!

P.S. -- I just got into San Diego tonight for a conference. What a great city you have! I love this place.

Desert Bimmer · 06-01-2006, 07:56 AM

Well gents it appears our famous Hojin is in the Gatun Locks and making her way through the canal as of 0600 this morning!

Ghunger · 06-01-2006, 08:53 AM

In the Locks. I apparently missed her on the webcam though.

Desert Bimmer · 06-01-2006, 09:20 AM

From my internet research it looks like a 50-51 mile trip through the canal in an estimated 8 hours... We'll see!!

05-31-2006, 01:27 PM	#133
MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	Thanks a lot Jmeezee, so it is entering the canal soon I hope?
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05-31-2006, 01:32 PM	#134
JMeezee Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 267 Posts Drives: '07 E90 SG 335i Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	From the ships I've seen so far (I've followed the Jupiter Diamond and the Ryujin) I'm guessing that the Hojin will wait outside the canal for the rest of today, and get it's turn to enter sometime tomorrow. Once it enters the canal, if all moves smoothly, it should take about 12 hours to reach the Pacific side. __________________ <= these wheels are not 7-spoked 2007 SG E90 335i: OEM Spoiler / Hartge Replica lip / M-Tech Sides and Rear / ACS Replica roof spoiler / Blacklines / Eibach Pro-Kit Springs / Koni Yellows / 19" Miro M6 Reps / Modded CDV / 35-20 Tint / LUX 3.0 / MTEC Fogs / Stealth Turn Signals / OEM Leather Short Shift knob / NO TUNE YET so I drive slow
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MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	You're wife is going to hate this site more once the mod bug hits... I haven't even recieved my car yet and I'm spending so much on all the aftermarket stuff, lol.
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MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	Let's see.... 19 inch CSL wheels, Blackline tail lights, Aluminum Pedals, OEM Trunk Spoiler, ACS Roof spoiler, ACS Rear bumper, Hartge Front Lip, Window Tints, Brex Angel Eyes, Projector Xenon fog lights, 6000k Osram bulbs, Led side markers....and that's about all I can think of for now...but more will be sure to come.
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Desert Bimmer Sand lover! 13 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2006--E90, Graphite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson, Arizona (USA) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Well gents it appears our famous Hojin is in the Gatun Locks and making her way through the canal as of 0600 this morning! __________________ '06 E90, SG, Premium/Sport, Steptronic, xenons, black leather w/burl trim, Sirius.
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Ghunger Major 52 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	In the Locks. I apparently missed her on the webcam though. Attached Images __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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06-01-2006, 09:20 AM	#154
Desert Bimmer Sand lover! 13 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 2006--E90, Graphite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tucson, Arizona (USA) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	From my internet research it looks like a 50-51 mile trip through the canal in an estimated 8 hours... We'll see!! __________________ '06 E90, SG, Premium/Sport, Steptronic, xenons, black leather w/burl trim, Sirius.
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