This is where Marco will post directions to his home. In this thread. Scroll down and find his post at some point in the future. Because this is where it will be... hopefully... :az:

What time are we aiming to get this thing started up? It's Sunday, btw. I've got LOTS to do.

:clap:

Hooray for Installfest.

Oh, yeah...

Sign-up here if you're coming. That way, we'll know who to expect. Also, list what you're doing and what tools you can/are bringing.

Installs/DIYs
----------------------
O2 Sensor
Tranny Mounts
Underpanel
RSMs
Brake Pads

Tools
-------------------------
Jack
Jack Stands (2)
Socket Set
Torque Wrench


:)

install:

-punch to your face

bring:

-fist





i wish i could have come but i'll be at the bmw thing.

Originally posted by Ron17
Oh, yeah...

Sign-up here if you're coming. That way, we'll know who to expect. Also, list what you're doing and what tools you can/are bringing.

Installs/DIYs
----------------------
O2 Sensor
Tranny Mounts
Underpanel
RSMs
Brake Pads

Tools
-------------------------
Jack
Jack Stands (2)
Socket Set
Torque Wrench


:)

Damn son, that sure is alot of stuff to install in one day. You can do it, but you'll have to get there arse early and work pretty straight to get it done in a reasonable amount of time.


I'm going to be bringing my socket set and some beer muscles.

How's about showing up at 11:00-whenever (within reason, of course... :) )?

< Installing NOTHING.

$1,400 for insurance WILL cut into your modding habit. :bawl

Originally posted by BimmerDawg
How's about showing up at 11:00-whenever (within reason, of course... :) )?

< Installing NOTHING.

$1,400 for insurance WILL cut into your modding habit. :bawl

:eek:


aaron, how much is your insurance?

mine was $6k/year last year!

dammmmnnnnnnn....

Originally posted by alfatech
mine was $6k/year last year!

MY GOD, did that policy come with a Rolex? Who is your carrier?

My "new" rates haven't kicked in yet. I can't wait... :rolleyes:

Speaking of insurance, when I sell my car for the M3, my insurance will go DOWN. WTF?!? Significantly too.

Originally posted by rwindleyme02
Speaking of insurance, when I sell my car for the M3, my insurance will go DOWN. WTF?!? Significantly too.

M3? What happened to the E39? Not that I protest or anything...just curious.

I went to that autocross BMW thingy and drove a 3-series. Felt light years nimbler than my car and I liked it. :)

Originally posted by rwindleyme02
Speaking of insurance, when I sell my car for the M3, my insurance will go DOWN. WTF?!? Significantly too.

that happened to me too. I was driving a Nissan 240sx before, which was maybe 1/3 the value of the M at the time. I will never understand insurance companies........for example, just got married and getting a house, so the wifes car rates are going to go UP. WTF???

Yeah... I guess insurance companies figure any female whose legally binded to a male is now *MORE* of a risk.

:rolleyes:

I still don't see how they get off thinking males should be so much more expensive. I mean like 200-300% more.

:mad111:

Anyways... Marco...

Where you at, kid? We need some directions to your place, for those that have never been.

:wave:

I saw we just follow the sound of baller rap music and giggling babes sippin' on Dom in the hot tub... then we can just be lured in by the ultimate BLING shining off his hot Civic to bring us in closer.

What can I say... the man is a BALLER! :D

Ughhh... it's gonna be two early mornings in a row.

By "early" I mean, when you're up until 4-5am the previous night, the you wake up at 10am the next morning for activities (such as flag football and/or installfests), it really does seem "early".

Well... it does.

Tell me about it... I tried to do the work 'till 3am then wake up at 6am to finish my crap before my 8AM class.


Uhhhh.... yea, let's talk about me sleeping through 3hrs of hell from my alarm so that I completely miss my class and worked on my homework for no reason... BAH!

That's why you sleep during the day and work at night. I missed a test once and ever since that stuck to the night owl schedule.

I always get up for the tests, but the "little" assignments usually don't instill the same kind of fear in me a big arse test does.

Originally posted by Def
I always get up for the tests, but the "little" assignments usually don't instill the same kind of fear in me a big arse test does.

I know what you mean, on test days I usually beat my alarm out by 10 minutes just because of built up anxiety.

Directions to Marco's place to follow...

Will there be a graphic made in MS paint? With dots and landmarks? I love those! ;)

i think most of u know how to get to marco's...

but for u lazy people who don't like the search feature:

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=112048

Perhaps. For those that don't, however, directions would be prudent, I think.

I could give directions, but they wouldn't be very good for anyone who hasn't been there before:

1) Go I-75 N.
2) Exit at that one exit towards the end of that long straightaway that's flat, just past the North Marietta Pkwy exit.
3) Go about 3 miles and take a left on that one road.
4) Take a right at the dead-end onto some other road.
5) Take the first left onto the next road.
6) Take the next left onto the road that Marco lives on.
7) Marco's house is that one with the long driveway and the dead grass on the side where someone spilt some coolant.

Originally posted by craaaazzy
but for u lazy people who don't like the search feature:

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=112048

Search Feature? :95

i'm just trying to raise my posts...almost @ 100!!!

You can achieve your goals... I am living proof!

Beefcake. Beeeeeeefffffccaaaaaaaaaaaakkkke!!!

Originally posted by rwindleyme02
Will there be a graphic made in MS paint? With dots and landmarks? I love those! ;)


and detailed sketches of naked ladies?

You're too young to be exposed to unclothed women. Avert your eyes!

Originally posted by Ron17
You're too young to be exposed to unclothed women. Avert your eyes!



AHHH MY VIRIGIN EYES!!!!

Installfest! Woo! :clap:

I don't have any installs to do. Anna will be doing her brakes and I'll be guiding her throught that.

Tools I'll have (all metric if applicable):
-assorted wrenches and sockets
-Allen keys
-assorted screwdrivers
-large c-clamp
-liquid wrench
-brake cleaner (I'll bring some newspaper so you won't have any mess marco.)
-Torque wrench
-Electric Impact w/ sockets
-Hammer
-O2 tool (if someone needs it)
-Peake reset tool (service and oil only)
-small jack (no stands)

I think thats about it.

I'll post the directions from the last thread.




Directions:

From 75 -North Bound

exit off 267a (Canton Rd North), follow the exit ramp, go through 1st light, (Sandy Plain Rd), continue North bound, about 3/4 miles will be a Race Track Gas Station on your left. There will be a light right after Race Track. Go through the light, about 200 yards, take the first Left onto Westerly Lane, then Right onto Fraser Rd, about 200 yards, Left on Bounty, and Left on Woodridge Rd. House is on the left # 2306. 2 stories brick front.

From 75 South Bound

Exit off Barrett Pkwy exit (269). Take a left onto Barrett Pkwy. Go past 575 & continue on Barrett Pkwy. Go pass Bells Ferry Rd. (Barrett Pkwy will turns into E.Piedmont Rd) Take a right onto Canton Rd. (Eckerd Drug store on your right). Continue South on Canton Rd. Take a right onto Westerly Ln, (if you pass Race Track Gas Station) turn around. Then Right on Fraser Rd, Left onto Bounty. Left onto Woodridge Dr. House on left #2306 2 stories brick Front.

Lets say around 10ish, that way we can accomodate longer hours for people who wish to finish on their cars. Please remember to bring your own Tools ( I will have a jack, and 4 jackstands), BYOB, and food ( I will provide a grill)

#404-423-6460 call if lost.
Marco

What... my directions above weren't sufficient? :az:

Originally posted by Ron17
What... my directions above weren't sufficient? :az:

No. :)

Ron, do you need an O2 sensor tool?

Yes.

Ryan, do you need an A/C recharge hose?

Do I need one? or one of the other Ryans?

This Ryan doesn't need either. Just some brake goop If I decide to do that. I have an O2 sensor tool also.

I don't either. But my name isn't Ryan. It's Geordie.

Originally posted by BimmerDawg
I don't either. But my name isn't Ryan. It's Geordie.


thats where you are fondly mistaken.

They've been lying to him for a LOOOOOOONG time. Haha...

Originally posted by punknamedjimmy
thats where you are fondly mistaken.

:bawl

cry. CRY!

Cry the tears of unfathomable sadness... YES!!!

An important part of this day will be who has jacks and jack stands and can bring them. As of right now, I think Aaron is the only one bringing jack stands. This may present an availability problem for people who want to work on their cars.

Start a list!

Aaron: 1 Jack 2 jack stands
Ryan J: 1 Jack 0 Jack stands

OT: Is "Jack Stand" one or two words?

Well, I have jack stands....but they are large and most of these tiny 1 ton jacks don't go high enough for them. And I'm not bringing my 4ton floor jack. I will try to find some to bring.

Aaron: 1 Jack 2 jack stands
Ryan J: 1 Jack 0 Jack stands
Karl 1 Jack (3 Ton) 2 Jack stands BEER

Plus: anyone want to help with my balljoints...
No nasty comments ;)

ATL3.. my jack should clear your stands... Go ahead and bring them.

Originally posted by zeit00

Plus: anyone want to help with my balljoints...
No nasty comments ;)

I wouldn't have even thought this was funny unless you pointed it out... But since you did...:biglaughb

Originally posted by rwindleyme02
I wouldn't have even thought this was funny unless you pointed it out... But since you did...:biglaughb

I guess my mind is in the gutter more than others... :boobies



Does anyone have a pickle fork..:dunno

Originally posted by zeit00
I guess my mind is in the gutter more than others... :boobies



Does anyone have a pickle fork..:dunno

I think you can rent them from Pep Boys or AutoZone.

Yea...Just trying to save money.. =)

Equals close parenthesis?

Smiley face... :)

=) ----> Variation on a classic smiley; Surprised!; Adolf Hitler; Chinese

Dictionary of Emoticons
------------------------------
http://www.cknow.com/ckinfo/emoticons.htm

I know...

I was being... whatever you call it when someone acts like they don't know something that they really do know.

Originally posted by Ron17
I know...

I was being... whatever you call it when someone acts like they don't know something that they really do know.

An ass?

Which ball joints? I guess it doesn't matter on the front....if you just bought the joints they have to be pressed into the A-arms. Not really a DIY unless you have a hydraulic press.

You can replace the A-arms....which is what most do since it replaces both ball joints and it can be done as a DIY......but its a real PITA.

Originally posted by zeit00
ATL3.. my jack should clear your stands... Go ahead and bring them.

Will do, I have a couple more I can snag from work. So thats 4 stands and a small jack from me.

Originally posted by Ron17
I know...

I was being... whatever you call it when someone acts like they don't know something that they really do know.

i was being a smart-ass.

Originally posted by Atl3
Which ball joints? I guess it doesn't matter on the front....if you just bought the joints they have to be pressed into the A-arms. Not really a DIY unless you have a hydraulic press.

You can replace the A-arms....which is what most do since it replaces both ball joints and it can be done as a DIY......but its a real PITA.

I have heard you can do it without the press...

I was thinking about getting the control arms but the cost was a little too high right now.. I will eventually replace the control arms.. Bushings... Tie rods..

But I need this done quick because my car is trying to fly off of the road... :chix

Originally posted by zeit00
I have heard you can do it without the press...

I was thinking about getting the control arms but the cost was a little too high right now.. I will eventually replace the control arms.. Bushings... Tie rods..

But I need this done quick because my car is trying to fly off of the road... :chix

hmmm, I don't know. Did you find a write up somewhere to do it w/o a press?

AtlantaM3 said its possible. But I do know that other bushings can be pushed on...But its hard...

I just don't know how you'd do it w/o a press. I definately wouldn't recommend doing it unless you have a backup plan. JMO.

Good luck :)

atlantam3 can probably do a lot more than us regular shade tree mechanics...i agree w/ atl3 about the backup plan also



Originally posted by zeit00
AtlantaM3 said its possible. But I do know that other bushings can be pushed on...But its hard...

what is atlantam3's name?

James or "Jamie"

i'm james or "jimmy"

I have been talking with him.. He says its easy to get the ball joint out of the hub...not the control arm... Bleh...

hey as you can tell by my small amount of posts that im pretty new to this forum and i was wondering if it was cool if i could come to installfest just to talk to some bmw owners that know alot about them. i havent had my car for very long so its pretty much stock but i would like to find out some good ideas for my car. i wouldnt be installing anything cuz im pretty much broke but i just want to learn some stuff about modding my car. when is it? i looked at the directions and its about 15 minutes from my house so i figured i would see if i could come? :dunno

Originally posted by tfab
hey as you can tell by my small amount of posts that im pretty new to this forum and i was wondering if it was cool if i could come to installfest just to talk to some bmw owners that know alot about them. i havent had my car for very long so its pretty much stock but i would like to find out some good ideas for my car. i wouldnt be installing anything cuz im pretty much broke but i just want to learn some stuff about modding my car. when is it? i looked at the directions and its about 15 minutes from my house so i figured i would see if i could come? :dunno


of course you can go. anyone is welcome.


i won't be there though, so i'm sure you will shed a few tears about that fact but you will be okay.

i dont know anything about it but that people are installing this on there car. what all is goin on there? is it at someones house? and when is it.

sorry for all the stupid questions...

Originally posted by punknamedjimmy
i won't be there though, so i'm sure you will shed a few tears about that fact but you will be okay.

I mourn for Jimmy. :bawl

Originally posted by tfab
i dont know anything about it but that people are installing this on there car. what all is goin on there? is it at someones house? and when is it.

sorry for all the stupid questions...

no problemo.



i actually haven't been to ANY (1) of the install fests. but basically what goes on is that people that need to do installs or fixes work on them, and those that aren't doing anything help out and lend expertise. you can just hang out and talk because everyone there is really nice.



yes this is at someones house.


the monthly meets usually meet up at perimeter mall and then go up into the mountains for a drive.


btw whats your name and what do you drive?



edit: i had to edit this post twice it was so incorehent. my memeber title serves a purpose.

Originally posted by 325Driver
I mourn for Jimmy. :bawl


you'll be okay.... you'll be okay.

Originally posted by tfab
i dont know anything about it but that people are installing this on there car. what all is goin on there? is it at someones house? and when is it.

sorry for all the stupid questions...

tfab, no stupid questions here ....just stupid responses *cough*jimmy*cough*;) j/p

We all just get together at Marco's house to talk shop and get some of the overdue projects/mods we all have done. Sure, anyone is welcome to come. Of course refreshments/food are your responsibility and we'll probably grill out. Its this Sunday starting about 10-11 am.

my posts are never stupid or incoherent.

ok that sounds great.

and my name is travis and i have a 93 325is.

how long does everyone hang out at marcos house because i have to go to work on sunday but i can probably leave early. my friend might want to come with me too. he's got a 02 330ci. so we all go driving after everyone is done with there cars or is that another time??

thanks for all the info

i don't think they go driving after the instalfest



thats just our NORMAL montly meets.

Yeh, no driving after the instalfest, that probably wouldn't be a good idea with Geordie working on the cars (j/p G ;) ). I think I left around 5ish last time but people come and go all day.

Originally posted by Atl3
Yeh, no driving after the instalfest, that probably wouldn't be a good idea with Geordie working on the cars (j/p G ;) ).

Bah. Super Bah.

Originally posted by tfab
sorry for all the stupid questions...

There's no such thing as stupid questions... just stupid people who ask questions.



































BTW, I'm not calling you stupid, by any means... I just really wanted to say that and you gave me the perfect window of opportunity.

alright well that sounds pretty good. ill probably be there around 1:00 if i can come