chit chat thread

[Ryan...]

In a moment of weakness I listed the E30 for sale after receiving some news from my 2nd employer that made me consider quitting. I went downstairs, spent about 15 seconds looking at it, then pulled the ad off Craigslist.

Probably going to push back my modifications plan, but I can't bear to part with it.

[jc43089]

Last day at Hormel today.  Not sure how I feel leaving after 9 years.  Starting the new adventure on Monday.

[GB-335xiCoupe]

Ryan... said:

In a moment of weakness I listed the E30 for sale after receiving some news from my 2nd employer that made me consider quitting. I went downstairs, spent about 15 seconds looking at it, then pulled the ad off Craigslist.

Probably going to push back my modifications plan, but I can't bear to part with it.

Aw man! I was going to put a bid in!

[GunMetalGrey]

Ryan... said:

Do we know anyone here on the forum that enjoys removing e30 engines for a drastic overhaul, cleaning, and/or potential rebuild/stroker job?

I'm not the most mechanically capable guy ever, and I don't have the space, tools, or confidence to do something like this myself..

I feel like this is my calling
I mean, I have been called a competent shop before...

Will require snakes on my neck during timing belt work tho

[Jdesign]

Anyone have big plans this weekend?

[HipMF]

Jdesign said:

Anyone have big plans this weekend?

I'm moving. Wanna help?

j/k, I've moved 2 compact loads so far, and I think I'm about 25% done. I don't have that much stuff.

[straight6pwr]

GunMetalGrey said:

I feel like this is my calling
I mean, I have been called a competent shop before...

Will require snakes on my neck during timing belt work tho

does your shop work on diesels?

JK you're better at car repair than most of us here.

[Jdesign]

HipMF said:

I'm moving. Wanna help?

j/k, I've moved 2 compact loads so far, and I think I'm about 25% done. I don't have that much stuff.

Sounds fun. I have so much shit, I dread moving again.

[straight6pwr]

autox at miller park sunday

[ChrisO]

Anyone else addicted to this stuff

[Rekpoint]

ChrisO said:

Anyone else addicted to this stuff

Basic...... But its good.. LOL

[HipMF]

No worries. I got this.

That's a big burrito.

Foam mattresses are dope.

[patsbimmer1]

New winter car!  2003 Volvo xc70 with 128k miles and it's very clean!

[SteelBlue]

Buddies are in from out of town this weekend. Which means I'll be hung over Saturday most likely. Good thing I don't have much I can do with the car right now as I'm waiting on parts.

[GB-335xiCoupe]

patsbimmer1 said:

New winter car!  2003 Volvo xc70 with 128k miles and it's very clean!

From what I've read and seen, these are excellent cars! Hope you got a good price.

[patsbimmer1]

GB-335xiCoupe said:

From what I've read and seen, these are excellent cars! Hope you got a good price.

I paid $3600 for it!  The lady had a bunch of maintenance done recently and had it detailed for me before showing it.  She's owned it for 12 years and I talked to the mechanic who worked on it at The Family Mechanic and he vouched for the vehicle.  I feel pretty good about it and my wofe hates it.  She said "I thought the xc70 was a short suv.... not a WAGON!"

[jc43089]

patsbimmer1 said:

I paid $3600 for it!  The lady had a bunch of maintenance done recently and had it detailed for me before showing it.  She's owned it for 12 years and I talked to the mechanic who worked on it at The Family Mechanic and he vouched for the vehicle.  I feel pretty good about it and my wofe hates it.  She said "I thought the xc70 was a short suv.... not a WAGON!"

It's a lifted wagon, same as all the other P2 cars just higher.  My wife's complaint about ours is poor visibility over your left shoulder because of the B pillar and head rest.  The price you pay for safety I guess.  Is that your wife's issue?

If the front sub frame bushings are loose get the Kaplhenke delrin ones.  They really make the car feel a lot better.  And as long as your engine mounts are stock and in good condition it does not affect NVH.

[patsbimmer1]

jc43089 said:

It's a lifted wagon, same as all the other P2 cars just higher.  My wife's complaint about ours is poor visibility over your left shoulder because of the B pillar and head rest.  The price you pay for safety I guess.  Is that your wife's issue?

If the front sub frame bushings are loose get the Kaplhenke delrin ones.  They really make the car feel a lot better.  And as long as your engine mounts are stock and in good condition it does not affect NVH.

My wife's problem is that she is wagon averse.  She absolutely hates them, can't stand the sight of a wagon.  Wait until she see's how practical this thing is!

[GB-335xiCoupe]

For $3600, you can't go wrong! Sometimes if it annoys the wife, that's just an added "feature". My wife hates my 335's because "they're too fast!!"  LOL. Maybe that's what drove me to own two of them! Haha.

[RobZR]

"My wife's problem is that she is wagon averse.  She absolutely hates them, can't stand the sight of a wagon.  Wait until she see's how practical this thing is!"

the word "wagon" conjures up this in her mind

 

and nothing you say will change it. 

I know I've been trying to clear that image from my wife's mind for a decade. hasn't worked. 

only got as far as "we can get one as long as I don't have to drive it"  in 10 years.