chit chat thread

[SteelBlue]

B C said:

Coming from a guy that designs heavy equipment all day long its hard to contribute to this conversation

Nerd

[straight6pwr]

Rekpoint said:

What do these old E30 owners know anyways lol

i know you are joking, but some of those guys have more BMW knowledge in one buttcheek than i do in my whole brain.

[P_Roloff]

I’m heading down to the Botham Vineyards show tomorrow if anyone else was thinking about it or wanted to go.

[straight6pwr]

Sounds like Brian will be there with the Datsun.

[Jdesign]

P_Roloff said:

I’m heading down to the Botham Vineyards show tomorrow if anyone else was thinking about it or wanted to go.

I wanted to go but had other plans already. I haven't been there in a few years, how was it?

[P_Roloff]

Jdesign said:

I wanted to go but had other plans already. I haven't been there in a few years, how was it?

Quieter than in past years. I think the rain scared a lot of people off, still a decent show though. I think the only bmw present was an orange isetta.

[Jdesign]

P_Roloff said:

Quieter than in past years. I think the rain scared a lot of people off, still a decent show though. I think the only bmw present was an orange isetta. 

Glad I didnt miss much besides the great wine. Thanks for the cliff notes. 

[Rekpoint]

I want to order 2 to 4 wibimmers shirts. Who do I talk to about that?

[YoungCR]

Rekpoint said:

I want to order 2 to 4 wibimmers shirts. Who do I talk to about that?

Working on getting new clothing set up that will be made to order, I just need to order some samples.

[Rekpoint]

YoungCR said:

Working on getting new clothing set up that will be made to order, I just need to order some samples. 

Yessss.

[Rekpoint]

Wondering why Im seeing Green coolant coming out of the new supra engine? Rip to the cooling system

[Jdesign]

YoungCR said:

Working on getting new clothing set up that will be made to order, I just need to order some samples. 

I have access to a D2G machine. Text me and I can get you (CHEAP) prices, and I can also update designs if you are interested. 

[Jdesign]

Rekpoint said:

Wondering why Im seeing Green coolant coming out of the new supra engine? Rip to the cooling system

Coolant is just dyed, color doesn't really matter (but I see what your getting at)

Besides that the other really cool takeaways I saw really change my perspective on that car and the engineering that went into it. The cracked rods, the intercooler design, the oil flow paths, and overall how compact it all is. The one thing that does suck is working on it will be annoying as you have to take a lot apart to service just about anything.

[patsbimmer1]

Jdesign said:

Coolant is just dyed, color doesn't really matter (but I see what your getting at)

Besides that the other really cool takeaways I saw really change my perspective on that car and the engineering that went into it. The cracked rods, the intercooler design, the oil flow paths, and overall how compact it all is. The one thing that does suck is working on it will be annoying as you have to take a lot apart to service just about anything.

+1 coolant color.  I really liked the inception manifold design.  That's kind of of neat and a nice space saver but I'm concerned about what that's going to cost.  I wonder how it will limit the aftermarket.

[Jdesign]

patsbimmer1 said:

  I really liked the inception manifold design.  That's kind of of neat and a nice space saver but I'm concerned about what that's going to cost.  I wonder how it will limit the aftermarket.

Same. I wonder if its made using a lost-wax casting process. I see they have ports in the head to have access to that manifold and the internal runners.

[REKIII]

Jdesign said:

Same. I wonder if its made using a lost-wax casting process. I see they have ports in the head to have access to that manifold and the internal runners. 

I'd have to look closer, but I bet it's 2 or more separate molded parts that are then sonic/heat/solvent welded together around the AWIC core.

The exhaust manifold set-up is crazy though.

[Jdesign]

REKIII said:

I'd have to look closer, but I bet it's 2 or more separate molded parts that are then sonic/heat/solvent welded together around the AWIC core.

The exhaust manifold set-up is crazy though.

I was referring to the exhaust manifold...

[REKIII]

Jdesign said:

I was referring to the exhaust manifold...

Ah, sorry for the misunderstanding.  I suppose that is possible, but there doesn't seem to be anything magical there that couldn't be done with conventional sand casting.

[B C]

I brought donuts today.  they are in the break room.

help yourself

[Jdesign]

Save me a Bavarian or I will fight you to the death.