PNW Chit Chat thread

[Twelvizm]

I need to do a car video. I've avoided it because it's obvious. But I would quit avoiding the obvious. Who has the best E30/E28 in Portland? Must be willing to let me fly a drone over your car, and plan on it taking an entire day, possibly two.

[Twelvizm]

I'd also like to add to the shoot, the most respectable hood ride. That would make for a great shoot.

[Coy325i]

As an adjuster for homeowners insurance, I can say that both processes work similarly in regards to the programs used for automotive, and homeowners insurance. I'll be honest, it's hard to be lazy as the adjuster; We can only do as much work as we are given in resources, to get you the best value possible. So if a homeowner has a total loss and neglects to have an itemized list, I have no choice but to base his/her losses off a computer program which gives an estimated cost for materials based off past build history and current costs by zip code, not including depreciation. (ie:buy tv in 2007, house burns down in 2014, tv is worth X amount to replace at the date of loss.) Basically if I am missing anything, the desk adjuster, or reviewer are going to kick it back to me. :D

I didn't mean any offense; that was just poorly thought out. What I should have said is that adjusters are busy and they just want to get their work finished, like anyone else. I have a very good friend who just retired as an adjuster; I know it's a lot of work.
In fact, I bought my motorcycle from that same adjuster friend and when I wrecked my 914 I was talking to my own insurance adjuster (really nice guy) and told him I was probably going to look for a four seater, maybe a BMW 2002. He talked me into looking at e30s instead. So I kind of have him to thank for my latest car.

[the imitator]

No offense taken at all brotha, you're actually correct in a form; I did my home visits this morning, but now we are on the walk way in Venice eating kill food and writing the claims. Slept in a little late, so I rescheduled my early one at the home owners convenience.

[OldDrunkenSailor]

I'd also like to add to the shoot, the most respectable hood ride. That would make for a great shoot.

If you wait a few weeks I may have something of interest to show you.

[Mlarsen]

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/4801290863.html

Is this your car?

[Mlarsen]

So, hypothetical combination. Say you have an early model with euro bumpers and a late model front valence. I've people put late model valences on early models but, never seen that combo with euro bumpers.

[Wschnitz]

euro bumpers are skinny, you need to trim the late model valance shorter for them to look good:

[OldDrunkenSailor]

Goatse is easier on the eyes than whatever that is.

[Mlarsen]

I'm contemplating selling the iX...

I just feel I'm not getting what I want out of it. Probably going to fix some of the main issues on the car and part ways.
I just really want a car RWD e30, something I could put some track time on.

[OldDrunkenSailor]

Talk to Stevo, he has like thirty shells these days.

[Mlarsen]

I don't want a shell, I want a runner. That's my issue with the iX. I want something to drive and upgrade as I go. Everything with the iX is such a massive undertaking everytime. Nothing is simple like the rwd e30's.

[OldDrunkenSailor]

Shell was probably a strong word. I do think that he has three, 2/3 are runners I think, but not sure how they overlap with his rwd ones.

Or if you call Brad when the moon is at full crescent, he may have one for 30secs or so.

[e30austin]

I'm contemplating selling the iX...

I just feel I'm not getting what I want out of it. Probably going to fix some of the main issues on the car and part ways.
I just really want a car RWD e30, something I could put some track time on.

Do it. iX are cool, but a RWD car is so much fun.

[delamaize]

Speaking of Euro bumpers, I'm looking for a rear early euro bumper and mounts for cheap, condition isn't too important, as long as it is usable, and not totally trashed. Anyone got one?