Hual Africa, west coast delivery 12-15, Anyone else?

wistarf · 12-02-2006, 12:41 AM

I was thinking of signing up for a free 2 week trial on AISLive, but I was waiting so that the 2 weeks would cover the rest of the trip. I'll let you all know if I succeed.

scottwww · 12-02-2006, 10:34 AM

The delership said my car was on the Hual Africa

after I looked up some information to compare to the OC and told them it was probably on the Sagitarius Leader or the Hual Africa. Here is a website that might be of some use for others looking for their car:

http://www.dbh.de/index.php?id=151&L...0061230&menu=%

Order date 10/2/2006. Completed production 11/13/2006. On the boat 11/23/2006. Montego Blue, beige cream leather, manual 6 speed, sport package, premium package, cold weather package, comfort access, parking sensors.

MrRipfrog · 12-02-2006, 01:06 PM

Welcome aboard Scott! Good to have another 335er along for the ride.

Were you told a pickup date yet?

Nice setup you have there

!!Can't wait to get this car!!

scottwww · 12-02-2006, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRipfrog

Were you told a pickup date yet?

The dealer is saying late December. I hope that means before Christmas. I guess that a few days won't really matter much once I'm behind the steering wheel.

F30Toad · 12-02-2006, 06:46 PM

Welcome to the Hual scottwww.

I have a feeling that being outside of Calif., we are going to be hard pressed to get our cars by Xmas. We can always hope though.

I seems that everyone on this thread so far ordered both ZSP and ZPP, with not a single 328 in sight. Nice group of cars!:rocks:

F30Toad · 12-04-2006, 07:00 PM

According to my CA, estimated time at Port Huemene is now 12/16.

MrRipfrog · 12-04-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Toad

According to my CA, estimated time at Port Huemene is now 12/16.

Noooooooo......

Wonder what is going on with the ol Hual? Weather?
She's got to build more SPEED!!!

badbaz · 12-04-2006, 10:51 PM

This can't be happening - anyone know where the ship is currently?

F30Toad · 12-05-2006, 08:12 AM

There seems to be no way to track it once it leaves Europe. AIS has service around the canal but it is not available in the free AIS system apparently. Wistarf was going to try and get a free 2 week trial of the full system, but I don't know how that went.

Here is the link to the web cams on the canal, http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html If someone can watch them all day

, we might know when it goes through.

wistarf · 12-05-2006, 02:56 PM

Today I put in an application for a free trial on AIS live, but now I'm waiting for them to email me a password. Apparently it's not an automated deal, so I might not get it until tomorrow.

Hopefully the H.A. doesn't cross the canal before we can get that area up on AIS Live. Stay tuned!

scottwww · 12-05-2006, 07:48 PM

Christmas is slipping away...

yunwoo52 · 12-06-2006, 10:56 AM

hey guys. im on the westcoast (orange county, california), and my 335i reached the port of exit on the 16th of november. I'm not sure how long it takes from that point to get on a ship but is it safe to assume im on the haul africa as well? Thanks guys. These threads make the wait just a little bit more bearable. haha. hopefully we'll all have our new beauties by christmas.

just in case you were wondering...

335i coupe
jet black/coral red/grey poplar wood
6 spd manual
premium pkg
sport pkg
navi
heated seats
comfort access
park distance control.

F30Toad · 12-06-2006, 05:01 PM

Ask your dealer, they will know for sure.

Mine went for transport to port on the 18th over the phone, so there is a good chance I would think.

MrRipfrog · 12-06-2006, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wistarf

Today I put in an application for a free trial on AIS live, but now I'm waiting for them to email me a password. Apparently it's not an automated deal, so I might not get it until tomorrow.

Hopefully the H.A. doesn't cross the canal before we can get that area up on AIS Live. Stay tuned!

Hey wistarf... Thanks for taking the time to get the free trial on AIS!
Any luck with tracking our Hual baby out there on the lonely sea...?

Hopefully she isn't running too far behind schedule.

wistarf · 12-07-2006, 12:44 AM

Sorry guys. No luck so far. I applied but haven't heard a peep. No acknowledgement, nothing. I'll try it again tomorrow. Meanwhile I'll just keep the canal cam up to watch the odd assortment of ships going by hoping to get lucky and spot the Hual Africa.

I'm more desperate than ever for my 335 because today my old car finally died. It bravely soldiered on for 8 months after being totaled - broadsided by a guy who ran a red light - and left unfixed because it wasn't worth fixing - it's a 15 year old Accord. Anyway, today the engine suddenly started leaking oil profusely from around the oil sump housing and quicly lost all of it's oil. That did it. I called up PBS and donated it. They'll pick it up on Friday and will auction it off, probably for salvage parts, and I'll get a receipt for a small tax writeoff. But that leaves me without a car.

Luckily I've been able to borrow my neighbor's old Ford pickup in the meantime, but family's coming on the 19th for the holidays so I'll probably have to rent something before the new car gets here.

F30Toad · 12-07-2006, 08:06 AM

Sorry to here about your Accord but it's going to make that E92 seem that much sweeter when you get it. I know this from experience after driving an old Ford truck for the last 12 months.

MrRipfrog · 12-07-2006, 09:13 AM

Hey Wistarf, looks like you and I are on the same boat literally. I have been without a car now for about 3 weeks and am ready to have some transportation again. I turned in my Infinity G35 (Lease) prematurely. I kept having problems with it and they bought it back. I've been sharing with my girlfriend and talk about painful...

Lets keep our fingers crossed that the ol Haul keeps a steaming!

wistarf · 12-07-2006, 11:47 AM

OK guys. A minor miracle. I just happened to check the web cam and it looks like I caught the Hual coming into the Gatun locks at 9:50 AM PST.

The Miraflores locks are about 40 miles ahead, so we should be able to catch it there a little later on today.

MrRipfrog · 12-07-2006, 01:00 PM

Damn wistarf... You are the bomb!!! :rocks:

wistarf · 12-07-2006, 04:06 PM

Oh boy, this is fun. I just spotted another car carrier that had crossed the locks just ahead of the Hual. It's about 25 miles further ahead now, crossing under the Centennial bridge. The Hual should be coming along any minute now.

Later on, we should be able to see shots of the ship crossing the Miraflores locks about 5 miles up ahead - although it might be dark by then.

F30Toad · 12-07-2006, 04:11 PM

How do you save those pics? I can't figure out how to get a screen shot.

wistarf · 12-07-2006, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Toad

How do you save those pics? I can't figure out how to get a screen shot.

<Alt><PrintScreen> then paste into a photo editor, crop and save.

Hey where's the Hual anyway? Should have been right behind this ship, which is now at the Miraflores locks, but no sign of the Hual yet, either under the bridge or at these locks. It's like she disappeared. Must have gotten stuck in the mud... this isn't healthy... now I'm getting paranoid.

12-02-2006, 12:41 AM	#45
wistarf Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 335i Coupé Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I was thinking of signing up for a free 2 week trial on AISLive, but I was waiting so that the 2 weeks would cover the rest of the trip. I'll let you all know if I succeed. __________________ 07 335 MT, silver on black, sport, premium.
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12-02-2006, 10:34 AM	#46
scottwww Brigadier General 536 Rep 4,760 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i, 15 Infiniti Q60S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	On the boat The delership said my car was on the Hual Africa after I looked up some information to compare to the OC and told them it was probably on the Sagitarius Leader or the Hual Africa. Here is a website that might be of some use for others looking for their car: http://www.dbh.de/index.php?id=151&L...0061230&menu=% Order date 10/2/2006. Completed production 11/13/2006. On the boat 11/23/2006. Montego Blue, beige cream leather, manual 6 speed, sport package, premium package, cold weather package, comfort access, parking sensors.
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MrRipfrog Another 13 Rep 175 Posts Drives: Vespa GTS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Welcome aboard Scott! Good to have another 335er along for the ride. Were you told a pickup date yet? Nice setup you have there !!Can't wait to get this car!! __________________
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12-02-2006, 06:46 PM	#49
F30Toad Lieutenant 26 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2019 Genesis G70 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the Hual scottwww. I have a feeling that being outside of Calif., we are going to be hard pressed to get our cars by Xmas. We can always hope though. I seems that everyone on this thread so far ordered both ZSP and ZPP, with not a single 328 in sight. Nice group of cars!:rocks:
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12-04-2006, 07:00 PM	#50
F30Toad Lieutenant 26 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2019 Genesis G70 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	According to my CA, estimated time at Port Huemene is now 12/16.
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12-04-2006, 10:51 PM	#52
badbaz New Member 2 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 Dinan Stage 3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	This can't be happening - anyone know where the ship is currently?
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12-05-2006, 08:12 AM	#53
F30Toad Lieutenant 26 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2019 Genesis G70 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	There seems to be no way to track it once it leaves Europe. AIS has service around the canal but it is not available in the free AIS system apparently. Wistarf was going to try and get a free 2 week trial of the full system, but I don't know how that went. Here is the link to the web cams on the canal, http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html If someone can watch them all day , we might know when it goes through.
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12-05-2006, 02:56 PM	#54
wistarf Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 335i Coupé Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Today I put in an application for a free trial on AIS live, but now I'm waiting for them to email me a password. Apparently it's not an automated deal, so I might not get it until tomorrow. Hopefully the H.A. doesn't cross the canal before we can get that area up on AIS Live. Stay tuned! __________________ 07 335 MT, silver on black, sport, premium.
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12-05-2006, 07:48 PM	#55
scottwww Brigadier General 536 Rep 4,760 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i, 15 Infiniti Q60S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Christmas is slipping away...
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12-06-2006, 10:56 AM	#56
yunwoo52 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 07 335i cpe (04 325ci for sale Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: so cal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i coupe (co ... [0.00] 2004 325ci [0.00]	hey guys. im on the westcoast (orange county, california), and my 335i reached the port of exit on the 16th of november. I'm not sure how long it takes from that point to get on a ship but is it safe to assume im on the haul africa as well? Thanks guys. These threads make the wait just a little bit more bearable. haha. hopefully we'll all have our new beauties by christmas. just in case you were wondering... 335i coupe jet black/coral red/grey poplar wood 6 spd manual premium pkg sport pkg navi heated seats comfort access park distance control.
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12-06-2006, 05:01 PM	#57
F30Toad Lieutenant 26 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2019 Genesis G70 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Ask your dealer, they will know for sure. Mine went for transport to port on the 18th over the phone, so there is a good chance I would think.
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12-07-2006, 12:44 AM	#59
wistarf Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 335i Coupé Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Sorry guys. No luck so far. I applied but haven't heard a peep. No acknowledgement, nothing. I'll try it again tomorrow. Meanwhile I'll just keep the canal cam up to watch the odd assortment of ships going by hoping to get lucky and spot the Hual Africa. I'm more desperate than ever for my 335 because today my old car finally died. It bravely soldiered on for 8 months after being totaled - broadsided by a guy who ran a red light - and left unfixed because it wasn't worth fixing - it's a 15 year old Accord. Anyway, today the engine suddenly started leaking oil profusely from around the oil sump housing and quicly lost all of it's oil. That did it. I called up PBS and donated it. They'll pick it up on Friday and will auction it off, probably for salvage parts, and I'll get a receipt for a small tax writeoff. But that leaves me without a car. Luckily I've been able to borrow my neighbor's old Ford pickup in the meantime, but family's coming on the 19th for the holidays so I'll probably have to rent something before the new car gets here. __________________ 07 335 MT, silver on black, sport, premium.
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12-07-2006, 08:06 AM	#60
F30Toad Lieutenant 26 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2019 Genesis G70 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Sorry to here about your Accord but it's going to make that E92 seem that much sweeter when you get it. I know this from experience after driving an old Ford truck for the last 12 months.
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12-07-2006, 09:13 AM	#61
MrRipfrog Another 13 Rep 175 Posts Drives: Vespa GTS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Hey Wistarf, looks like you and I are on the same boat literally. I have been without a car now for about 3 weeks and am ready to have some transportation again. I turned in my Infinity G35 (Lease) prematurely. I kept having problems with it and they bought it back. I've been sharing with my girlfriend and talk about painful... Lets keep our fingers crossed that the ol Haul keeps a steaming! __________________
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12-07-2006, 11:47 AM	#62
wistarf Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 335i Coupé Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	OK guys. A minor miracle. I just happened to check the web cam and it looks like I caught the Hual coming into the Gatun locks at 9:50 AM PST. The Miraflores locks are about 40 miles ahead, so we should be able to catch it there a little later on today. Attached Images __________________ 07 335 MT, silver on black, sport, premium. Last edited by wistarf; 12-07-2006 at 12:33 PM..
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12-07-2006, 01:00 PM	#63
MrRipfrog Another 13 Rep 175 Posts Drives: Vespa GTS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Damn wistarf... You are the bomb!!! :rocks: __________________
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12-07-2006, 04:06 PM	#64
wistarf Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 335i Coupé Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Oh boy, this is fun. I just spotted another car carrier that had crossed the locks just ahead of the Hual. It's about 25 miles further ahead now, crossing under the Centennial bridge. The Hual should be coming along any minute now. Later on, we should be able to see shots of the ship crossing the Miraflores locks about 5 miles up ahead - although it might be dark by then. Attached Images __________________ 07 335 MT, silver on black, sport, premium.
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12-07-2006, 04:11 PM	#65
F30Toad Lieutenant 26 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2019 Genesis G70 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	How do you save those pics? I can't figure out how to get a screen shot.
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