SoCal General Chat

[dvck]

At mt.Sac is crazy, i've seen that happen quite oft innercity, from what i know, some people are plain looking for a quick buck so they resell the batteries to used auto part places, remanufacturers etc. some people need the battery, others like andrew said are helping themselves setup, they're all shit though.
I'd say get your car out of there as quick as you can!

sorry and best of luck !

[Luke Girard]

not really that difficult.


So I'm at Mt.Sac this morning studying. pack up an hour ago to go to work. Get out to the car (honda) and try to start it. Nothing, no tired turnover, no clicks, zilch. I'm thinking, "well that's odd". Went and popped the hood.....someone decided to help themselves to my battery!? No hacked wires, the connectors were neatly loosened with the tie down politely set in the tray.

Yes, my doors were left unlocked, but the thief didn't touch anything valuable. (including the remote jump starter in the trunk, ironically.) He just nabbed the battery and left. So now I'm stranded at school with class @ 5pm. Guess I'll just call AAA after class and go from there (can't find any auto parts store within walking distance).

I just ordered my parking permit for Mt. Sac! I'll be a freshman this year and I'm kind of worried to park there now! :hitler: I have an alarm and my doors lock though.

[mkcman17]

As if an alarm ever stopped anyone.

At least they didn't cut your cables. If they were going to steal it anyway, it's nice that they did it neatly? Tying to find the silver lining here...

[RUFFLZ]

No hacked wires, the connectors were neatly loosened with the tie down politely set in the tray.

Yes, my doors were left unlocked, but the thief didn't touch anything valuable. (including the remote jump starter in the trunk, ironically.)

good guy thief touched my heart.

[accident]

hook up booster, drive normally. in theory it should work lol

[SkiFree]

good guy thief touched my heart.

Right?! It's just bizarre, feel like it could have been a much bigger headache. Thanks guys.


Follow-up time. I called campus security and they met me out at the car. Before I could say anything the officer said "let me guess, stolen battery?" Apparently 5 other pre-2000's Hondas had their batteries liberated from their collective bustiers just today. They apparently saw the thief but he jumped in his car and took off (no plates).

Called AAA, got replacement battery and moved car closer to campus buildings and heavier foot traffic.


- Luke, you should be fine. In all, Mt. Sac is a great CC (especially if you're planning on going to Cal Poly Pomona).

[Luke Girard]

- Luke, you should be fine. In all, Mt. Sac is a great CC (especially if you're planning on going to Cal Poly Pomona).

That's good to know and I'm glad there are Bimmer enthusiasts at Mt. Sac.

[JinormusJ]

Guys

Is the e30 m3 e-brake setup any different that tradition e30 e-brake?

Also, I'm told e32 rear carriers work instead of m3 carriers for stock m3 brakes?

[mkcman17]

Do the research for me because I'm lazy

No sarcasm intended. I am lazy.

[Silver Surfer]

My car still won't start, no spark.
Replaced: cps, coil
Brand new Brembi cap and rotor.
Any ideas?
Broke my multimeter a few weeks ago.

[Chilezen]

My car still won't start, no spark.
Replaced: cps, coil
Brand new Brembi cap and rotor.
Any ideas?
Broke my multimeter a few weeks ago.

Get a new multimeter.
Check your battery.
Check the voltage going to the starter.
Check to see the starter is being grounded.

For good measure, clean all electrical connections.

[JinormusJ]

Do the research for me because I'm lazy

No sarcasm intended. I am lazy.

Is the e30 m3 e-brake setup any different than tradition e30 e-brakes?
So far, all research points to the two systems being exactly the same

Also, I'm told e32 rear carriers work instead of m3 carriers for stock m3 brakes?
You can use e32/318ti rear carriers, but the need to be ground down .25" on all inside mounting surfaces to sandwhich in between the rear carrier mounts

[ethrtyiS]

anyone interested in universal studios tickets? i have extra tickets i can sell you for much cheaper than what they are at the gate. i would be more than willing to throw in some front of the line passes as well. let me know.

[E30_Pare]

Get a new multimeter.
Check your battery.
Check the voltage going to the starter.
Check to see the starter is being grounded.

For good measure, clean all electrical connections.

^this. 100% of electrical is grounds. :P

[JinormusJ]

Mike
This one is for you

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=330572