SoCal General Chat

[MR 325]

Does anyone know how to contact www.thebmwpartstore.com? I have called twice and left a message and no return call. I tried emailing them and get a 404 not responding when I try to send a message.

thebmwpartstore@gmail.com is the best option.

They've disappointed me a bit recently too. Sad!

how much do u guys thing new e36 controll arm bushings are gunna cost?

I paid about $40 for a pair of Lemforder bushings for my M3.

I thought I'd post this here because the 405 fucking sucks and you should all know this.
The craziest shit happened to me on the 405 S near the top of the hill before the sunset exit.. I am still shaking.
I was sandwiched between a big-rig with one of those multi-car haulers and the wall on the right. I was on his right side (going 15-20mph faster than him to pass) by the rear wheels on the trailer when I noticed the fucker starting to move over (quite quickly) into my lane. Since I had nowhere to go, all I could do was slam on the brakes and hope I slow down enough to at least not get run over by his wheels. He must've never seen me because he didn't even react - just kept on moving over. You know that feeling when you know something bad is right about to happen and there's abso-fucking-lutely nothing you can do about it? yea, that.
He plowed into my car, and I went into the wall, and the front end of my car lifted about 2 feet off the ground..
Did I get his plate? no. I was too busy being in absolute disbelief that this was happening while trying to get ahold of my car.
The aftermath:

I need a fender and a door. Preferably white.
Any help would be appreciated. I'm in West LA.

First of all I am SO sorry to see this happen to your car. I like it a lot.

That being said... WHY did you not take off after the guy?

Hey quick question, I have been looking for cheap Depos but this is the only ebay link I have found so far http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=86884594065 do any of you have any other links for the smoked/smileys?

Forget your reservations with Ary and just buy from him. He has them in stock and they're $190 picked up.

Ahh come on Edwin, not you too....

Cheers,

Jim

Hey! I am very happy with my Depos.

bitchin' little 318ti

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/3764924614.html

I'd love to have that car! I actually was looking for one before I ended up buying my S10.

[QUKBMER]

Morning peeps.

[mcr_driver]

I thought I'd post this here because the 405 fucking sucks and you should all know this.
The craziest shit happened to me on the 405 S near the top of the hill before the sunset exit.. I am still shaking.
I was sandwiched between a big-rig with one of those multi-car haulers and the wall on the right. I was on his right side (going 15-20mph faster than him to pass) by the rear wheels on the trailer when I noticed the fucker starting to move over (quite quickly) into my lane. Since I had nowhere to go, all I could do was slam on the brakes and hope I slow down enough to at least not get run over by his wheels. He must've never seen me because he didn't even react - just kept on moving over. You know that feeling when you know something bad is right about to happen and there's abso-fucking-lutely nothing you can do about it? yea, that.
He plowed into my car, and I went into the wall, and the front end of my car lifted about 2 feet off the ground..
Did I get his plate? no. I was too busy being in absolute disbelief that this was happening while trying to get ahold of my car.
The aftermath:





I need a fender and a door. Preferably white.
Any help would be appreciated. I'm in West LA.

Sorry to hear, do you recall any relevant information, perhaps the logo or branding on the trailer or truck itself. Sounds like it was an empty trailer which are the most dangerous kinds of trucks...Empty trailers jack knife more than anything else on the road. Glad you're ok though and best of luck fighting this.

Did you call the police and make a report? Maybe someone saw it happen. You get insurance money bro

So many avenue's potentially even local traffic camera's for that section of the freeway, it's just a lot of pounding pavement. He definitely needs to talk to his insurance at the minimum and even the california road authorities.

Sup Guys.... Well today was a shit day for me got laid-off from from work so if anyone out there knows about a job please let me know pm me thanks

Sorry to hear what kind of work were you doing/qualified for?

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3748268338.html

the '88 ix's are a little special because they came with every option available for the year.

huh...fun fact of the day.

Morning peeps.

Morning.

Ugh, stupid car is stupid, fixed a vacuum leak yesterday there was a missing t-clamp on the intake boot I guess both mike and I missed. Then really rough idle following by it smoothing out and staying at 1k. Now it hesitates to accelerate like a bunch of "hiccups" or "shutters" when adding any real throttle input. it gets up to speed but still "hiccups" from time to time. I think by fixing one leak I added another?

Also need to find a way to shift my engine over a bit, I noticed it's not situated properly on the engine mounts at all and it's stretching them out for premature failure. Also noticed either when we put the engine in or somehow a few of the ABS hardline's got really bent out of shape. Wonder what to do with that.

Also saw the condition of my fenders on both sides and I will definitely need new front fenders they're so munched up on the bottom. Just wondering when do I catch a break with this stupid thing...

[MonkeyMan]

First of all I am SO sorry to see this happen to your car. I like it a lot.

That being said... WHY did you not take off after the guy?

thanks for condolences..
honestly, at the time it happened I thought it was a lot worse, as if my car was rendered completely un-driveable.. the crunching sounds and the way my car was tossed around, I thought the front end was completely mangled with grills and bumpers and lights dangling and all - I thought it was over, even though the car was still running just fine, but the wheel was wobbly. still, I stopped as soon as the wall opened up just 100 or so feet ahead :(
by the time I hopped out and realized it wasn't all that bad, the clusterfuck of the 405 had already taken him away.

[E30 331is]

Hey quick question, I have been looking for cheap Depos but this is the only ebay link I have found so far http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=86884594065 do any of you have any other links for the smoked/smileys?

I know you have your reservations bout Ary but $180-$190 picked up with bulbs cant be beat anywhere.
Your buying something he didnt make or design. Thats why I got them from him.
Just saying.

[R3Z3N]

Being sold by my favorite mechanics if anyone is interested. I may try to check it out...
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/ctd/3764813942.html
'87 M6 Dinan Turbo

[Herr Faust Schinken]

^holy shit thats awesome

[R3Z3N]

Agreed. I've been debating selling my car as I've had it for a year, and as is usually the case, I get antsy to try something else, like an 84-89 911....however I have been eyeing that M6 for awhile now. I want someone else to pick it up before I get into trouble owning something with a turbo....They also had a Dinan e34 M5 and 1 vanilla M5 for sale.

[QUKBMER]

Fuck... I aint got time for shit!

And I might miss Bimmerfest again...

I doubt im going again either. Need to make money for wifey to be happy.

[IRON-E]

I know you have your reservations bout Ary but $180-$190 picked up with bulbs cant be beat anywhere.
Your buying something he didnt make or design. Thats why I got them from him.
Just saying.

You and Matt are right, fuck it!, I guess ESM it is.........:rofl:

[reelizmpro]

Monkeyman! wow that sucks! Looks pretty bad. Always gotta watch those big rigs especially when on their right side. They know they are bigger than you and will try to impose their will.

That M6 is nuts...wow. I love the throwing stars too.

Edwin, you could always go undercover, park your car around the corner or send someone else to get them. haha

[Herr Faust Schinken]

Agreed. I've been debating selling my car as I've had it for a year, and as is usually the case, I get antsy to try something else, like an 84-89 911....however I have been eyeing that M6 for awhile now. I want someone else to pick it up before I get into trouble owning something with a turbo....They also had a Dinan e34 M5 and 1 vanilla M5 for sale.

you sell your cars after owning them for that little? i do admit i would sell mine for any of the cars on that list too

[R3Z3N]

I must admit, the E30s have bitten me, but I want a little more comfort back, something that's stock, despite the attention whore I like to be in this.

[Herr Faust Schinken]

I must admit, the E30s have bitten me, but I want a little more comfort back, something that's stock, despite the attention whore I like to be in this.

e28 or e34 m5 would work great for i think, an e34 m5 is my next car (hopefully)

[semaj4712]

Im sold, totally painting my car glow in the dark

http://www.vwvortex.com/news/volkswagen-news/light-tron-golf-7-by-low-car-scene-and-blackbox-richter/