PNW Chit Chat thread

[Curt Hayes]

I have the rack swap to do at some point, too. Anybody got a ballpark of how long that'll take? Doesn't seem like it'd be too bad, but there's always the unknown unknowns. :)

[spiDmang]

Use a box-ended wrench. I did it a few months back, and it was a bit of a biatch. Think I ended up beating the hell out of my hands trying to squeeze in there.

lol i didnt even see this response...

but yup, a box ended wrench is the trick to getting that some bitch out ;)

[bmwm42]

x3!!!!!!!!!



I hear you, I just installed US ellips so now they need 9011/9012 bulbs, there's a Lukebox on its way needing an amp too.

I also need to do the oil pan gaskets (upper and lower woooo M10 :|). My control arms have unknown mileage and the ball joints and bushings are going slowly. Plus while I'm under there I should do the rust-covered clutch slave. But then I should probably do the clutch master as well! I hope to do it all together but have been putting it off since I don't have an actual garage...

Labor of love. Knock that ish out! I'm already loving the projector headlights and fogs for the rainy season... tight steering will be a must soon too.

9011s?

[AbeSonic]

I think you meant 9006 bro...lol

I'm finally going to go pick up my car today after I get off work! Damn right near 3 weeks without mein E30. :(
Hopefully I don't go putting it in 4th thinking its reverse lol

[Keith M]

Painted me hood today

[e30austin]

Lol, Abe. Glad to hear your car is coming home!

Got some black heated 'vert seats today. Mmmmmmm. This car is coming together quite nicely!

[AbeSonic]

Less than an hour and a half until I'm reunited with my car....
Hurry up Josh! :hitler:

[bmwm42]

Pics up asap of said car abe

[Ryann]

I second that motion.

[Mullet Bullet]

dam, got my ellips today and the passenger frame is busted and both high beams are kinda loose in the frame. the black plastic clips on the end of the adjusters are all messed up. looks like my deal on a set of US ellips wasn't so great by the time i replace the bracket and these clips. oh well.

[84driver]

9011s?

I think you meant 9006 bro... lol

You guys have the Google. 9011/9012 are HIR (halogen infrared) bulbs, drop in replacement for 9005/9006. A bimmer guy sells them, local to us actually: http://hirheadlights.com/

Same light pattern as regular halogen so they won't blind other drivers like an HID mod. Also more affordable. After I get them I'll take some photos.

I think US ellips would be a lot more popular if more people knew about HIR.

[iansane]

Not that it'd be cheap but GM dealerships sell those bulbs too. I think something like mid-00's trailblazers or avalanches can come with them. They're crazy looking. I remember being ultra confused the first time I saw them when I worked for GMparts. I thought the bulb had melted!

[george graves]

^Hmmm. I'm not sold on those. I love my HID's. And if aimed properly, they aren't blinding.

[e30Rooster]

So pumped for crispy cream tomorrow is cheat day

-Alex

[Mullet Bullet]

anyone have a set of parts ellips? i need a few clips off the adjusters. if not i will just go to the wrecking yard and see if i can find a E34 and get the parts off it.