chit chat thread

[jc43089]

They still paid BaT because they have to use a credit card at the time of bid to verify funds.  So the incentive is there unless it is significantly not as advertised.

[Jdesign]

Great! Thanks for sharing, that is super helpful.

[patsbimmer1]

jc43089 said:

BaT auction live!  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-volvo-v70-r-5/

How much are you hoping to walk away with?  Also, I love the WIBimmers call out in the comments!

[patsbimmer1]

REKIII said:

We all do.  It's like some sort of side effect you get from BMW ownership.  You buy any BMW at any time and after a while all of a sudden this weird feeling starts creeping over you, something you just can't explain.  It can go on for years before you finally identify it as 'I want an e30'.  

I'm that weird BMW owner that likes old BMW's and has never wanted an e30.  Apparently I have some immunity built in to my body so if someone would like to reverse engineer this to get a cure i'm willing to give up some blood.

[YoungCR]

patsbimmer1 said:

I'm that weird BMW owner that likes old BMW's and has never wanted an e30.  Apparently I have some immunity built in to my body so if someone would like to reverse engineer this to get a cure i'm willing to give up some blood.

E30 vert is my only desire and it’s lower on the list. E28 sedans and e24 coupes are the top

GLWS John! Excited to see/hear how the BaT process works 2nd hand.

[Boris3]

Always impressed with the level of seller detail on BaT. Great job!

[Jdesign]

YoungCR said:

E30 vert is my only desire and it’s lower on the list. E28 sedans and e24 coupes are the top

GLWS John! Excited to see/hear how the BaT process works 2nd hand.

I know of a particular Alpine E24 for sale......

[Rekpoint]

Someone bought it

[Jdesign]

Rekpoint said:

Someone bought it

HA I knew it!

[m42b32]

If that's the same Jordan Sarette that does the insanely high quality e30 builds on r3vlimited I can't wait to see what happens with it!

[Nick_F]

Anybody replace a charge pipe on a n55 90? I have tried everything to get the map sensor in and it will not go. Not sure if the hole was made to small? Pretty stuck right now and might just have to put the stock one back on before it gets dark

[jc43089]

I did one on an F32, I don't remember it being too much trouble, what brand is it?  It was a while ago so I don't remember exactly.  I think the one I put in was AEM maybe.

[Nick_F]

jc43089 said:

I did one on an F32, I don't remember it being too much trouble, what brand is it?  It was a while ago so I don't remember exactly.  I think the one I put in was AEM maybe.

It's an armmotorsports. The more I look online the more I see people having issues with the companies fitment. I gave it a really good push and their is no way it should take that much force. I put the stock one back on and will be returning it.

[Nick_F]

Well got everything to work and installed mhd stage 1+  time for the trial run

[Nick_F]

Wow mhd makes some quality stuff even messed with the burble a little bit for lunch shenanigans. Now to get the intercooler mounted

[Jdesign]

Nick_F said:

Wow mhd makes some quality stuff even messed with the burble a little bit for lunch shenanigans. Now to get the intercooler mounted 

Gross dude.

[Nick_F]

I'd like to retract my previous post

[patsbimmer1]

That little white spot is snow filling the tail pipe.  100% safe!

[straight6pwr]

patsbimmer1 said:

That little white spot is snow filling the tail pipe.  100% safe!

$20 says that hunk'a'junk has so many holes in the exhaust that no air was even passing through the tailpipe.

[m42b32]

I received this bummer of an email from the SCCA today:

someone said:

There has been rumblings of us losing Miller Park as an autocross event site.  Unfortunately, we are here to confirm this is true. 

Following our request for 2019 event dates, we were informed that The Brewers would not be renting the lots for driving events.  We are not the only group asked to not return, all known driving event rentals have ceased.  The maintenance of the parking lot was given as the reason for the change.  We reached out to them to try to salvage something for the 2019 season, that attempt was unsuccessful and at this point we need to move on.  The door hasn't been completely closed with regards to future events, we will stay in touch and do our best to return to the stadium. 

The Milwaukee Brewers have been a great partner with the club for over 40 years, we ask that everyone treat them with respect with regards to their decision.  We do not want to see any negative campaigns toward the Milwaukee Brewers and/or Miller Park, as we do not want to burn any bridges, please keep this in mind when discussing the situation.

We are exploring options for alternate event locations and will make schedule annoucements as we have more infomation to provide. 

Sorry to deliver this news,

Milwaukee Region SCCA - Autocross Committee

Hopefully they can find a new location in the area!