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First time it was the pilot bearing and shift linkage knuckle that was the issue. Pilot bearing was internally damaged and would whine like a supercharger the faster I went in gear; shift knuckle was the wrong type (type 1 is a large and came on early plate shifters 83-86; type 2 was the updated version: needed type 2, I got type 1 DESPITE ordering type 2). Small nuisances, but nuisances I paid good money for
Second 5-speed swap, it was again the pilot bearing, clutch master cylinder, brake light switch, and reverse light switch. Pilot bearing was not even correct; had to reuse my old one seeing as the new one I received had exposed bearings (Pilot bearings are not exposed); Clutch master cylinder was some plastic POS that wasn't even from and e30; Brake light switch was a late model switch despite me specifying I needed the early model switch because of my early pedal box (the black plastic casings are different on the switches); reverse light switch was internally damaged, so I had to fish one from the junkyard.
Despite me staying on the phone almost an hour a piece asking for the sales rep to double and triple check every part numbers and inventory, I still got burned in the end. Literally felt like I was on the of one with an Autozone rep. All the more, most parts were so cheap that it was not worth the hassle/shipping/restock fee to return them. Those were my two worst transactions: there have been others, but those were by far the worst
I used to order from Pelican Parts all the time with good transactions (which was why I was so surprised that they dropped the ball so hard), but now I avoid them if I can; BMA and Blunt are now my exclusive suppliers along with Savage and Roseville BMW.
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Ordered parts from Pelican. Told sales rep to double check every part despite general hints of rudeness/arrogance to make sure I got want I needed. I did not get what I needed or parts were sent damaged. I was SOL cause parts weren't even worth shipping/restock fee. Double SOL because of needing those crucial parts for 5-speed swapLast edited by JinormusJ; 07-11-2014, 08:05 PM.Comment
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I only got the interview because my friend works there. Honestly it's going to cost me most of my pay check just to drive to work for them. I don't think I'll take the job. I'm great with electronics and people and want to work at a Best Buy, Radio Shack, or an AT&T Store. I just rewrote my resume so I'm going g to apply to all those places again. =)Comment
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The further jobs they drive you to. I think it's like 30 miles or more from the office and they provide transport. I met some cool people and had a ton of fun doing Vegas with them, but the work was inconsistent. Also counting Victoria's Secret fucking sucks. So. Many. Panties.
Originally posted by ROLLingKINGi have a bronzit and plan on making it look sweet.Originally posted by slammin.e28Moral of this story?
If you drive your e30 on stairs, you're gonna have a bad time.Comment
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Almost said RIP to the wagon tonight. Four guys with a death wish passed me in the bike lane on the narrowest part on PCH in redondo in a riced out piece of shit integra. Watched them cut off about six more cars and chased them down and screamed at them..then he slowed down for me to race him. What's wrong with kids these days? I'm still young but I don't try to die. Sadly, my 323 would have probably smoked that POS anyway.1989 325is / 2.7, 274 cam, e30 M3 5-lug
1989 LN106 Hilux / 3.0TD SFA
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lol, I thought that was your favorite thing to do Greg. :p
Almost said RIP to the wagon tonight. Four guys with a death wish passed me in the bike lane on the narrowest part on PCH in redondo in a riced out piece of shit integra. Watched them cut off about six more cars and chased them down and screamed at them..then he slowed down for me to race him. What's wrong with kids these days? I'm still young but I don't try to die. Sadly, my 323 would have probably smoked that POS anyway.Comment
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Almost said RIP to the wagon tonight. Four guys with a death wish passed me in the bike lane on the narrowest part on PCH in redondo in a riced out piece of shit integra. Watched them cut off about six more cars and chased them down and screamed at them..then he slowed down for me to race him. What's wrong with kids these days? I'm still young but I don't try to die. Sadly, my 323 would have probably smoked that POS anyway.Comment
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Almost said RIP to the wagon tonight. Four guys with a death wish passed me in the bike lane on the narrowest part on PCH in redondo in a riced out piece of shit integra. Watched them cut off about six more cars and chased them down and screamed at them..then he slowed down for me to race him. What's wrong with kids these days? I'm still young but I don't try to die. Sadly, my 323 would have probably smoked that POS anyway.
Friend denied and called him a moron once he saw the occupied baby seat in the rear.
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PS, I'm hungry.world renown Harry Potter expert
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garage queen 91 bmw 325is / 1972 Chevy El Camino 355 sbc 450hpComment
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Actually pretty funny lol
You know what else is funny? JoeTokyo, whatt18yahoo, Japandrew
Killed the better part of 3 days catching up on r3v's history
I want to say either I just read the funniest things internetdom has supplied or I just wasted 3 days, but I'm indecisiveComment
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saw this at manna kbbq on Wilshire/Wilton! who's is this!!?
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