NOR-CAL General Chat.

[AC_Schnitzel]

Looking for an autobody shop that can take a look at my frame rails on my E30.

PO was in a collision where she rear ended and front frame rail behind metal bumper is looks fucked.



I have a section of the frame rail that I got from somebody which could replace about 7-8" going back... could this be cut/welded in?

Open to opinions.

[ohthejosh]

Anyone in Sacramento area know where I can take my e30 s50? Got it running, but I want them to "clean" it up and have it run properly. Recommendations? Hopefully ones that won't break the bank, thank you!

HMB Motorwerks

[jpod999]

Look up Ryan GMW. Ryan’s shop is located in Auburn. There’s also, I believe, VM Motorwerks somewhere in sac.

[ykarabala]

Anyone in Sacramento area know where I can take my e30 s50? Got it running, but I want them to "clean" it up and have it run properly. Recommendations? Hopefully ones that won't break the bank, thank you!

[danix]

Anyone in the east bay have a 46mm socket I could borrow or know where I can buy one? Already tried all the auto parts places, sears and HF.

[BlackbirdM3]

I'd like to get some camber plates because I'm tired of burning through tires and want more contact patch. The car currently has H&R Race springs with Bilstein Sport shocks. I think I'm leaning towards GC e30 Sport camber plates based on the price compared to Vorshlag, and they have a nicer finish compared to IE. I guess CATuned is also an option?

Anything else I should be considering? Also, what's with the having to specify a strut type? I currently have Bilstein's, but may want to switch to Koni's in the future...

I've got some GC race camber plates that I replaced with Vorshalgs, Make me an offer I can't refuse and they are yours.

Will

[mbonanni]

Has anyone gotten a false Carfax before, specifically one with incorrect mileage? And has anyone heard of NMVTIS reports?

I just picked up another e30 and ran the Carfax (which came back clean) before handing over cash, but I was doing a bit more research after the sale and read about these NVMTIS report. I decided to run one and the mileage came back different than the Carfax. I've sent a claim to Carfax already because they apparently have a Buyback guarantee if they don't supply correct mileage, still waiting on a response.

[wworm]

(pasted from socal chat) Anyone driving up to the bay area anytime soon? Gonna buy a set of sport seats from the LA area and need em moved up north. I'd obviously pay for your efforts

[McGyver]

I'd like to get some camber plates because I'm tired of burning through tires and want more contact patch. The car currently has H&R Race springs with Bilstein Sport shocks. I think I'm leaning towards GC e30 Sport camber plates based on the price compared to Vorshlag, and they have a nicer finish compared to IE. I guess CATuned is also an option?

Anything else I should be considering? Also, what's with the having to specify a strut type? I currently have Bilstein's, but may want to switch to Koni's in the future...

[mbonanni]

NOR-CAL General Chat.

just use one of these - https://www.amazon.com/Shankly-Capac...omotive&sr=1-5



it has tons of other uses as well. I use mine for getting inner bearing races off E30 rear hubs, driveshaft CSBs, and a variety of random stuff.

Thank you [emoji120] Also found it at harbor freight and with their coupons you can get one for like $40.

[McGyver]

PSA - don't do this. if the inner surface of the CAB slides on the control arm (like it will with lube on it) it will wear out quickly. originally BMW spec'd a "glue" for installing these that basically did the opposite. it's not available anymore, the current advice is to either install them dry (grow some muscles) or use windex for temporary lubrication.

I guess that's a good point for certain lubes, although I've never noticed an issue in the years I've used Sil-Glyde. If you use just enough to make everything slide, it all gets absorbed into the rubber. I also use it to help get stubborn coolant hoses on. I've noticed that once it gets absorbed, it makes the rubber a little sticky and helps to glue it in place. If you let it sit for an hour, the CAB is securely stuck in place.

[wworm]

anyone got some bunk sport seats theyre looking to sell on the low?

[kronus]

y'all are welcome :)

For installation, lube up the bushing and spindle with Sil-Glyde and push on by hand.

PSA - don't do this. if the inner surface of the CAB slides on the control arm (like it will with lube on it) it will wear out quickly. originally BMW spec'd a "glue" for installing these that basically did the opposite. it's not available anymore, the current advice is to either install them dry (grow some muscles) or use windex for temporary lubrication.

[McGyver]

So the replacement engine started last night on the first try! Unfortunately I cross-threaded the clutch line to my brand new slave cylinder. So now I'm trying to fix the threads. Lame.

just use one of these - https://www.amazon.com/Shankly-Capac...omotive&sr=1-5

it has tons of other uses as well. I use mine for getting inner bearing races off E30 rear hubs, driveshaft CSBs, and a variety of random stuff.

hahaha, thats essentially the BavAuto tool for 1/5th the price! your tool is actually more useful than the BavAuto tool!

[wworm]

just use one of these - https://www.amazon.com/Shankly-Capac...omotive&sr=1-5

it has tons of other uses as well. I use mine for getting inner bearing races off E30 rear hubs, driveshaft CSBs, and a variety of random stuff.

wow I feel stupid for not having this already