NOR-CAL General Chat.

[blazinxpk]

all the wieners are attracted to erics m3.

[Cabriolet]

all the wieners are attracted to erics m3.

you would not believe how true this is

[JinormusJ]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I've heard people say many times not to fuck up an ix by slamming it. Does it actually negatively affect something with the AWD or is it just 'ruined' because its now useless in snow?

The CV joints in the front drive wheels will continually bind over time until they eventually blow.

IIRC, front axels go for a pretty penny (somewhere around $200-$400), so if someone wants a performance oriented e30; get something that's not an iX. They're also tougher on maintanence because of the AWD components in the front drive system

[Cabriolet]

Pants.....Optional

speaking of which. someone is on a 5 year date

how very monogamous of you

[Pantless Spency]

speaking of which. someone is on a 5 year date

how very monogamous of you

;) I'm loyal to my girl. Today's our 5 year anniversary.

[Vivek]

Damn, good job. That's since you were about my age.

[Albuquerque30]

CLEP'd a class yesterday, and CLEP'd another today. 9 credits, two tests, two days, two hours long combined. I'm feeling pretty darn good, at this point. Only 48 more credits and I'll have my AA! :D

[xxx-Lost-Soul-xxx]

Sacramento looks nice, Been here 4 hours.

[YosemiteSam]

Frenchy & I are going to Moveable Feast so make sure you guys show up!

I'll see you there. I'm hoping for a good turnout this week.

[Pantless Spency]

Damn, good job. That's since you were about my age.

Yup. Thanks LBV.

[YosemiteSam]

What's a normal total cost for a 5-speed swap? My dad is looking at picking up a 325is with an auto in it but he wants a manual.

[decay]

I've heard people say many times not to fuck up an ix by slamming it. Does it actually negatively affect something with the AWD or is it just 'ruined' because its now useless in snow?

this statement will probably be unpopular, but if i want AWD again, i'm getting another WRX, not an iX.

(yes subie 5-speeds will die from clutch dumps just like an iX t-case, but you can find another subaru transmission.)

e30s are great cars, but they are not THE car for EVERY use.

[Cabriolet]

what's a normal total cost for a 5-speed swap? My dad is looking at picking up a 325is with an auto in it but he wants a manual.

$800

[CabbE30]

this statement will probably be unpopular, but if i want AWD again, i'm getting another WRX, not an iX.

(yes subie 5-speeds will die from clutch dumps just like an iX t-case, but you can find another subaru transmission.)

e30s are great cars, but they are not THE car for EVERY use.

TAKE IT BACK!!! :hitler:

Totally agree, I want an older modded subie for the snow some day.

[JinormusJ]

What's a normal total cost for a 5-speed swap? My dad is looking at picking up a 325is with an auto in it but he wants a manual.

I did mine for $515 without cutting corners.
Granted I did have a lot of people hook me up (Free flywheel resurfacing, getting a 2k mile clutch kit for $50, a complete short shift and bushing/seal refresh kit for $100)

Normally expect to dump $500-800 total after everything. If you want a completely refreshed a new transmission-line; expect to be hitting close to $700-800