PNW Chit Chat thread

[bmwm42]

Geez did this place die

[TobyB]

Why'd you do that?
It looked better before.

Good excuse to go full RooBar, though.

t

[iansane]

Core support is boned, but I still have the front half of an e30 (from my trailer build) that I can rob the core support from.

V2 Should have a larger crash bumper

Full ranch hand with diamond plate and everything!

Realistically, the bumper is still straight. Just the mounts are tweaked. V2 I'll brace the bottom against the frame rails so it's more than just two attachment points. Maybe run a brace from the corner back to the frame as well. Tire clearance will determine that. I'm trying for more lift this time

[2mAn]

V2 Should have a larger crash bumper

[e30austin]

Well that's a bummer.

bummer. hope you can repair it.

[iansane]

Well that's a bummer.

[iansane]

Oh, fuq- I've been snooping around for an E34 wagon, because dadmobile.

THAT is the ultimate LS1 repository.

I suppose tubbing it would be going too far?

t
Studiously avoiding the VAG.

That would be a fun swap. Manual or automatic? Would be the perfect car to integrate all the ancillary stuff. A/C, cruise, P/S, etc

[TobyB]

Need to update your sig to read "LS swap all the things"

Oh, fuq- I've been snooping around for an E34 wagon, because dadmobile.

THAT is the ultimate LS1 repository.

I suppose tubbing it would be going too far?

t
Studiously avoiding the VAG.

[iansane]

Need to update your sig to read "LS swap all the things"

I work on other things too!

[e30austin]

I really like it. But I really couldn't care less for the 2.7. It takes a crazy amount of effort/money to get beyond the 450whp mark. After doing a full stage3 setup supporting mods on a friends allroad I don't have any interest in mod'ing this engine. I took the car on trade for my old audi 90 with the intention of LS swapping it at some point but there are always projects ahead of it. So I just manual swapped it and ditched the panda interior for black with some b8 recaros. I think I only have a hand full of pictures. It was a great winter beater until I popped a turbo.




Mine is obviously not the one with the FMIC. I was doing an install on a buddies car.


The hatch is at the body shop right now getting fixed and retinted.

It definitely made me appreciate wagons a whole lot more.

send me a message when you want to sell it. we'll see how long my current e91 hangs out for. b5s4 is always an itch i wanted to scratch and i don't need to make crazy power (or want to, for that matter - i'm getting old)

[2mAn]

I really like it. But I really couldn't care less for the 2.7. It takes a crazy amount of effort/money to get beyond the 450whp mark. After doing a full stage3 setup supporting mods on a friends allroad I don't have any interest in mod'ing this engine. I took the car on trade for my old audi 90 with the intention of LS swapping it at some point but ...

Need to update your sig to read "LS swap all the things"

[iansane]

let's see pics of your b5s4 avant. i really want one. horrible idea, but i'm all about those.

I really like it. But I really couldn't care less for the 2.7. It takes a crazy amount of effort/money to get beyond the 450whp mark. After doing a full stage3 setup supporting mods on a friends allroad I don't have any interest in mod'ing this engine. I took the car on trade for my old audi 90 with the intention of LS swapping it at some point but there are always projects ahead of it. So I just manual swapped it and ditched the panda interior for black with some b8 recaros. I think I only have a hand full of pictures. It was a great winter beater until I popped a turbo.




Mine is obviously not the one with the FMIC. I was doing an install on a buddies car.


The hatch is at the body shop right now getting fixed and retinted.

It definitely made me appreciate wagons a whole lot more.

[e30austin]

let's see pics of your b5s4 avant. i really want one. horrible idea, but i'm all about those.

[iansane]

Where did everyone in the NW go?

I got my LSe30 running. I've been commuting from Tacoma to Seattle all week. With no hood. It's fun. I have big grin.

[Curt Hayes]

Let's set a minor record and have two posts in one DAY!
Finally got my trim repainted, and of course, waited to buff the paint out until I put the trim back on. 'Cause why not make more work for myself?
Finished the buffing and waxing last night. Seemed like a good time to post a pic of the old girl..