SoCal General Chat

[Motheye99]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6662619321729/

That M52 car is getting flipped. I messaged him, this guy is convinced it makes 300HP... previous owner said 260 and it needs tuning....

[No1b4me]

Wow, that's nearly the same route I'm taking with my build.
I wonder who bought it.

No1b4me , ask reelizmpro , he has a good sound system in his vert. Also check out the audio section in this forum. What area of LA are you in?

Thanks. I'm in the SGV. Based on just searching and researching, I ordered a Continental TR7412UB-OR and would just keep my premium sound system (was told my convertible has it). I also found a thread on here regarding the wiring so let's see how that goes. I'm not an audio snob or anything like that. Just like a more up to date head unit.

[Chilezen]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9251755242520/

Anyone know who built this? Looks like he bought it from orange county craigslist pre built. It checks every box.

Wow, that's nearly the same route I'm taking with my build.
I wonder who bought it.

No1b4me , ask reelizmpro , he has a good sound system in his vert. Also check out the audio section in this forum. What area of LA are you in?

[No1b4me]

Someone out bid me on it today he kept playing me against someone so I bailed. If you agree to do a deposit and then when I ask for a paypal dont fucking come back saying someone else is getting to see the car before me.

Good call. Definitely wasn't me. Haha. He also, didn't get back to me about my question either.

[Motheye99]

Haha, funny you asked. I messaged him last night asking if he knew. I'll let you know what he says.

Someone out bid me on it today he kept playing me against someone so I bailed. If you agree to do a deposit and then when I ask for a paypal dont fucking come back saying someone else is getting to see the car before me.

[No1b4me]

Thanks for all the info! I've never heard of Mello Roos before. I'll look into it. My situation's fairly complicated; I'm taking care of my elderly mother, and we have a tenant staying with us at our place in Carson to help with our bills. But the tenant is leaving in August, so I'm taking that opportunity to move closer to work. I can't afford a house, which is why I started looking at a rental, but my sister will be helping me buy a house for us; she can front the down payment and I pay the mortgage. I'm new at this, so there's still much for me to learn.



When I worked at a shop, there was a guy in a truck who came around every once in a while... my advice is to contact a shop you know to see if they have a guy coming around their shop *shurgs*



Cool man! What are your plans for it? Daily, cruiser?




I have a broken ZF that I need to fix for my swap. Are the internals that much different than the getrags?

For now, just as a cruiser for the wife and I on the weekend. I know this is a topic that's been discussed, but I'm looking to replace the head unit. Any recommendations or places to get it installed at? Just want to know what you guys have in your cars. Thanks so much.

[2mAn]

Thats a good looking early model and at a great price

[No1b4me]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9251755242520/

Anyone know who built this? Looks like he bought it from orange county craigslist pre built. It checks every box.

Haha, funny you asked. I messaged him last night asking if he knew. I'll let you know what he says.

[Motheye99]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/919251755242520/

Anyone know who built this? Looks like he bought it from orange county craigslist pre built. It checks every box.

[jr02518]

Auto X this weekend, July 12th at AAA Fontana. Details at Motorsporrtreg.com. I will be running my E21 on a fresh set of Falken 660's, got to love new tires.

If your car has stock'ish springs run GS. If you have camber plates and coil overs you run FSP. If you have any questions I will help you class your car.

See you Sunday!

David

[dasmanschaft012]

I have a broken ZF that I need to fix for my swap. Are the internals that much different than the getrags?

If anyone would ******* sell me some transmissions, i could compare side by side and tell you exactly. But yes, ZF and getrags have much different internals.
I would give you a little bit of cash for your broken one

[Chilezen]

You'll need to find out which areas in each city are good, bad or middle. Also, things like a good school district and good schools within them will matter for your long term value of the home, even if you have no kids, because that's what other buyers look for and are willing to pay more. You're probably best to find a local Realtor to help you in the target areas, unless you're willing to do tons of online & in person research yourself.

Also, don't listen to the mantra that all Mello Roos (MR) on homes & areas are bad. Basically MR is just a "tax free" public bond used to finance the roads, utilities, parks, etc. for the project, neighborhood, etc. -

Also, you may find similar home values on the I-15 corridor south of Corona - a bit closer than Moreno, and possibly less traffic coming north & into Corona before the 91.

Good Luck!
Tom

Thanks for all the info! I've never heard of Mello Roos before. I'll look into it. My situation's fairly complicated; I'm taking care of my elderly mother, and we have a tenant staying with us at our place in Carson to help with our bills. But the tenant is leaving in August, so I'm taking that opportunity to move closer to work. I can't afford a house, which is why I started looking at a rental, but my sister will be helping me buy a house for us; she can front the down payment and I pay the mortgage. I'm new at this, so there's still much for me to learn.

Anyone know a place I can recycle my old catalytic converters?

When I worked at a shop, there was a guy in a truck who came around every once in a while... my advice is to contact a shop you know to see if they have a guy coming around their shop *shurgs*

Hi,

Just want to introduce myself a bit. I'm a new owner (bought it from the original owner) of a 1987 325i cabrio Delphine. Super happy and excited to be a part of this group. Looking forward to be learning a lot from you guys.

Cool man! What are your plans for it? Daily, cruiser?

related: im looking for getrag 260s to rebuild (or any older bmw manual). lmk if you've got any broken ones. ;D

I have a broken ZF that I need to fix for my swap. Are the internals that much different than the getrags?

[Motheye99]

General rant about all the "husslers" on facebook. Ripping rarer cars apart en masse is one thing, but most of them are the flakiest, laziest ******** ever. Pisses me off when you think you've scored some parts but then "my recycler paid me 40$" ends up being their priority over a community member.

related: im looking for getrag 260s to rebuild (or any older bmw manual). lmk if you've got any broken ones. ;D

i got 2x E30 getrag 240's

[dasmanschaft012]

General rant about all the "husslers" on facebook. Ripping rarer cars apart en masse is one thing, but most of them are the flakiest, laziest ******** ever. Pisses me off when you think you've scored some parts but then "my recycler paid me 40$" ends up being their priority over a community member.

related: im looking for getrag 260s to rebuild (or any older bmw manual). lmk if you've got any broken ones. ;D

[MR 325]

Hi,

Just want to introduce myself a bit. I'm a new owner (bought it from the original owner) of a 1987 325i cabrio Delphine. Super happy and excited to be a part of this group. Looking forward to be learning a lot from you guys.

Congrats and welcome to R3V.