SoCal General Chat

[2mAn]

Will you be attending the Midtown X-ings Meet this month? I want to see your "new project"

Unfortunately this month i doubt the Alfa will be there. I just parked it to put it up on the jack stands for the Alfaholics suspension upgrade. I doubt I can get it done in ~10 days, but you never know...

[prisonerofdoom83]

I'm almost done piecing together parts for my swap. Good lord it's more than I expected, and I knew it would be a lot for trying to BAR an M52. Currently I am finalizing decisions on how to build the exhaust, so I can buy the materials for it.

Ooooo yes, the meet could use a little Italian bird in the picture <3

If you could share your setup I would appreciate it . Almost getting ready to do an s50 obd1 and am trying to bar it . I have the stock e36 down pipe and cats but I think the downpipe needs to be modified and then I’m doing a custom catback not sure on the setup there yet also maybe a 2-1 single 2.5 and a muffler not sure which

[Chilezen]

I'm almost done piecing together parts for my swap. Good lord it's more than I expected, and I knew it would be a lot for trying to BAR an M52. Currently I am finalizing decisions on how to build the exhaust, so I can buy the materials for it.

Ooooo yes, the meet could use a little Italian bird in the picture <3

[IRON-E]

Will you be attending the Midtown X-ings Meet this month? I want to see your "new project"

[2mAn]

Chillin

[IRON-E]

What up???

[prisonerofdoom83]

Well I went ahead and got a silver tag e36 from them . I didn’t go e46 because of something about vented tie rods or something . Oh well I just needed a new rack period not a racecar so I don’t think I needed the z3 rack . Still an upgrade over the stock e30 . He said about two weeks to receive it so I’m guessing they have to rebuild one that they don’t have one ready to go . I’ll see how it goes

[glnr13]

i bought a purple tag e46 rack from them in 2018 and had no complaints. i've heard/read about post covid operations not being as efficient or quick but that was not my experience.

[Chilezen]

My rack from them has been fine. Lost track of time, but it's at least 5 years old.. maybe 7? Only issue was when I went to get an alignment, the guy told me I was missing the clamps/locks that secure the jamnut from spinning away from the tie rod. I haven't had a problem with it but I feel like it should have been included if it were that important.

[IRON-E]

Where to get a rebuild rack here in SoCal? Should I roll the dice with rack doctor and themixed reviews I read everywhere

No issues here. I bought a brand new one and no problems at all.

[prisonerofdoom83]

Where to get a rebuild rack here in SoCal? Should I roll the dice with rack doctor and themixed reviews I read everywhere

[rudy]

Hi all, I just joined this group and looking to get acquainted with some local E30 drivers. I've got an '85 325e which doesn't start. Rats chewed through the wiring harness (which is a pain in the ass to match up the wires and solder them) so I'm working on getting that repaired. There are a few sensors which I'm not sure where they go and what they do. If I could meet up with someone who has a 325e from 1985-1986 and check out your car, that would be great. Thanks!

I'm down in San Diego but can send pics of my engine bay if you'd like. Production date is 9/85 so it'll have some differences than yours but you may still find them useful.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-bmw-325-19/

This BAT listing also has some good engine bay shots which I found useful when putting mine back together. Best of luck!

[aryahmmr]

Hi all, I just joined this group and looking to get acquainted with some local E30 drivers. I've got an '85 325e which doesn't start. Rats chewed through the wiring harness (which is a pain in the ass to match up the wires and solder them) so I'm working on getting that repaired. There are a few sensors which I'm not sure where they go and what they do. If I could meet up with someone who has a 325e from 1985-1986 and check out your car, that would be great. Thanks!

[IRON-E]

Hi Simon, it was cool seeing you last Friday at the meet

[2mAn]

Good Morning Happy people of Socal Gen Chat.

Sup