Got bored so I updated my E39 with OEM Hella ellipsoid lights with Angel Eyes. The car looks much newer now! lol

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y278/bokubo/IMG_1084.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y278/bokubo/IMG_1085.jpg

Nice!

Accck! Your license plate...something about it sends a shiver up my spine....something evil...:devillook

Hey did you get my email about getting in touch with that guy or am I already too late?

Nice!

Accck! Your license plate...something about it sends a shiver up my spine....something evil...:devillook

Hey did you get my email about getting in touch with that guy or am I already too late?

What e-mail?

are those HID?

hmm...today...same shit different day. Work, then work some more at Hickam, then bought new front speakers for my car ;)
oh wait, I went to look at two possible places to live....

are those HID?

hmm...today...same shit different day. Work, then work some more at Hickam, then bought new front speakers for my car ;)
oh wait, I went to look at two possible places to live....
I have aftermarket HIDs on the car. I also have a 2 bd that opened up, but no covered parking.

I ordered clear tail lights and ellipsoid head lights for my E36 M3/4:D which I had to, after getting a good deal on the clear side markers and corners from Ramon. Installed them last night and now I am anxious to finish the updating.:)

Ohh and I forgot I joined the BMWCC.

Thanks for joining CCA!

Took off the 255/30/19s and got some 235/35/19's put on my 2 back Iforged at Hawaiian Tire and Auto Center. Great service by the way. Now hopefully I won't rub anymore. Tomorrow I will put them back on and find out.

Looking good Bryan! I need to upgrade my angel eye led's on my 540I also.:)

Looking good Bryan! I need to upgrade my angel eye led's on my 540I also.:)
I'm sure yours is easier than mine! The old lights had 1 plug for parking and turn signal. The new ones have a different connector and 1 plug for blinkers and 1 plug for the angel eyes/parking lights. Had to order new connectors, test the wires to figure out which one operated what and splice and shrink wrap those wires.

Night shots

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y278/bokubo/IMG_1087.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y278/bokubo/IMG_1088.jpg

Oh, the WHAT you did today thread... I thought it was the WHO... ok never mind.

Nothing to contribute in either case anyway.

:stickoutt

Actually, i did do something car related. Pulled the radiator & alterator from the RR. Next: drop exhaust and pull off waterpump and distributor.

Oh, the WHAT you did today thread... I thought it was the WHO... ok never mind.

Nothing to contribute in either case anyway.

:stickoutt

Actually, i did do something car related. Pulled the radiator & alterator from the RR. Next: drop exhaust and pull off waterpump and distributor.
What about the motor?

I also have a 2 bd that opened up, but no covered parking.

can I build a cover over the parking? :D Rust bubbles are appearing by the wiper arms...gotta have covered parking :(

can I build a cover over the parking? :D Rust bubbles are appearing by the wiper arms...gotta have covered parking :(

You could probably put an EzUp tent there, but it has to be anchored real good. The stall for that unit is on the right side of a Y.

I waxed the 540 today, too.

looks good
how bout some predator ice?

Today i thought about how i should re-do the paint on the spot i had rust.

I also thought about washing and waxing and vacuuming my car.

I also thought about my transmission problems.

Thats all i did =/.

Got home and the UPS dude left a box on the porch, opened it and this was inside. :redspot Installation to follow this weekend. For now, here is some gratuitus radiator porn :buttrock

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/a4xgatorusa/rad1.JPG

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/a4xgatorusa/rad2.JPG

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/a4xgatorusa/rad4.JPG

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/a4xgatorusa/rad5.JPG

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/a4xgatorusa/rad6.JPG

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/a4xgatorusa/rad7.JPG

I am extremely impressed with the initial quality of the system. The fan itself is sealed to the shroud with a gasket, the welds are exquisite, etc. I got the two speed option, which is why there are two relays with associated wiring.

sweeeet...

I'm so lucky that I get to work on cars everyday...and get paid for it. :dance:

Looks like I'll be getting some rear tires today. Mom comes home and tells me she has a flat tire.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y278/bokubo/IMG_1089.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y278/bokubo/IMG_1090.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y278/bokubo/IMG_1091.jpg

Whoa. Hope it didn't cause a scary moment while driving.

Bring it over, i have a Safety Seal plug kit and air. :stickoutt

B,

Hope mom is okay, that flat must have scared her. Now to get her some run flats.:)

:eek: "Flat" is a mere understatement :eek:

She didn't know she had a flat until she got home. :confused She just said the car was getting noisy.

thought about washing and waxing and vacuuming my car.
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Thats all i did =/.
hey me too. great minds think alike. :buttrock

has a flat tire.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y278/bokubo/IMG_1090.jpg

really? sorry man i'm just not seeing it. :stickoutt

mmmmmmmm radiator porn, looking good Brian, can't wait to order the same setup for my E36 when I get back to civilization

post pics of the ride when you get it installed, been awhile since yo've frequented the lovely hawaii section.. LOL

Reverend,
Is that the Zionsville rad? Looks sweet

Reverend,
Is that the Zionsville rad? Looks sweet

Indeed it is. Car is approaching 80k miles, figured I'd do it right before a radiator neck falls off or the resevoir tank explodes or the mechanical fan explodes. :D

She didn't know she had a flat until she got home. :confused She just said the car was getting noisy.


hahaha, that's the go for broke spirit, stop for nothing. :p

going to the craterfest today!!!!!!!!

going to the craterfest today!!!!!!!!
Have fun. I just came from that area and the HPD presence is formidable!

this is what I did with a big assist from my daughter and her boyfriend the last couple of days...:)

my backyard thursday morning:

http://i12.tinypic.com/5zr6dzt.jpg

my back yard this afternoon:

http://i10.tinypic.com/5xh9rfb.jpg

Very nice, Gene! What about help from your son? I see a hose bibb, so a sink is easy to go in and just let it drain into the gravel. Now just put a bbq grill and you're all set!

Lookin' good!

If you need to borrow a circular saw to make railings or whatnot, just holler.

The scarecrow needs a head and arms, though... :D

Very nice, Gene! What about help from your son? I see a hose bibb, so a sink is easy to go in and just let it drain into the gravel. Now just put a bbq grill and you're all set!

Ken just returned from a one week business trip to Tel Aviv Thursday evening, and was too tired to help...thats over 40 hours in the air...

Lookin' good!

If you need to borrow a circular saw to make railings or whatnot, just holler.

The scarecrow needs a head and arms, though... :D

got a new saw, thanks...railings go in tomorrow...

I just finally got a safety check for the car...
:( I cracked one of my painted reflectors while removing it for the safety check...
Now I need to get a new set painted.

Getting this in the mail cheered me up though.
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/633/doorsillsdj9.jpg
Generation 2 (no pink!) illuminated M3 door sills.

I also got some more custom carbon fiber in for my engine bay. :D


BTW... Gary... you have that reverse camera in your trunk keyhole, right?
Any chance you can help me put mine in?

BTW... Gary... you have that reverse camera in your trunk keyhole, right?
Any chance you can help me put mine in?


Sure when would you want to do it?

Sure when would you want to do it?

Not for a while. Planning to get this done around late August or early September when Calvin gets back.
He wants my LCD. :)
IDK how to install a nav system so Calvin said he'd help me out with that too.

I detailed my 330ci and I still need to do my wife's MB E500:help

I also picked up the 3M tape and redid my eyebrows and I installed Michelin windshield wipers for a very clean look.

Did someone say detailing? I will be right over!! ;)

She didn't know she had a flat until she got home. :confused She just said the car was getting noisy.

My mother-in-law drove 50 miles in her 323is with it making some bad noises and shaking at highway speeds (70+ for her). Turned out when she got home that one rear tire was about to disintegrate.

She had her son (my brother-in-law) in the car with her, and he never suspected a thing (a really bad thing because he's in the car repair business!). He's a likeable guy but not so smart sometimes. . . .

do a water pump and timing belt on a Chrysler mini van.

Damn I hate the way they shoved that motor in with that stupid mounting flange.

Makes me love my L6 M20 and all.

Not for a while. Planning to get this done around late August or early September when Calvin gets back.
He wants my LCD. :)
IDK how to install a nav system so Calvin said he'd help me out with that too.

I will be in California during that time, I am sure Cal will be able to it. There was some DIYs on the trunk lock removal on E46fanatics

I will be in California during that time, I am sure Cal will be able to it. There was some DIYs on the trunk lock removal on E46fanatics

Are you going to Cali for good?

Are you going to Cali for good?

No just from the end of July to the end of September

i'm sure i'll be able to do it no prob.. do a little research and no problem there...

going to have to prioritize when I get back I guess.. I have a LOT of stuff to install.. LOL.. E30 diff, ALL my E36 parts, remove my stereo, install NAV in h-j's, install my new LCD... going to be CRAZY fun and lots of DIY opportunites thats for sure

i'm sure i'll be able to do it no prob.. do a little research and no problem there...

going to have to prioritize when I get back I guess.. I have a LOT of stuff to install.. LOL.. E30 diff, ALL my E36 parts, remove my stereo, install NAV in h-j's, install my new LCD... going to be CRAZY fun and lots of DIY opportunites thats for sure

Actually... there was an article on p.90 of this month's Roundel magazine (the one with the E92 M3 cover pic) that showed how to do a reverse camera in the trunk keyhole install on a E46. :) What good timing!
But yea... let me help you with some of your installs too.

BTW... check out Suzuka Circuit since you're in Nagoya. They have tons of cool stuff you can buy at their gift shops!
Buy me one of those coilover suspension pen keychains (the smaller one) if you go. I'll pay you! Mine is all worn out and flaking :(.
Check the Suzuka website and go during a good race day ;)

wish I could of gone.. we left this morning

tried going on the worlds tallest roller coaster but was closed due to high winds :(

Went and looked at this. Though I was gonna be taking another car to the Mainland. Seemed like a good deal - matching VINS on every panel, only the wing has been painted, never tracked, one mature owner, completely stock save for a set of H&R's. But after I get it where I want it mechanically (before even thinking about mods), I'd be in too deep.
She sure was PUUURDY, though :)

yummy....how much did they want for it? Probably more than what I can afford right now... :(

I am on Hawaiian Time.

Yesterday and last night I started detailing my 97 M3/4 for the Euro Drive:eek:.

A labor of love.;)

Now if someone will buy my 330ci so I can buy 2xM's M3 I will be in heaven.

YUM :alright

bought some pastrami sammiches for lunch from Itsu's (http://bigislandgrinds.com/2005/12/itsus-fishing-supplies/) and mochi from Two Ladies Kitchen (http://www.bigislandgrinds.com/2005/12/strawberry-mochi/)

YUM :alright

bought some pastrami sammiches for lunch from Itsu's (http://bigislandgrinds.com/2005/12/itsus-fishing-supplies/) and mochi from Two Ladies Kitchen (http://www.bigislandgrinds.com/2005/12/strawberry-mochi/)

WOW! :eyecrazy That Itsu's food looks ONO!

I think my kids would love the mochi...can I ask what is their range in price?

and came down for lunch at Junbo's.

WOW! :eyecrazy That Itsu's food looks ONO!

I think my kids would love the mochi...can I ask what is their range in price?

for the mochi: strawberry mochi (their claim to fame) is $2.25 a piece, sold in boxes of 6 or 12. i know $2+ sounds like a lot for mochi, but they are HUGE.

assorted mochi: 8 pc box $6; 12pc box $8.80; 16pc box $11.60, 20pc box $14.40. you can mix & match, but definitely call a few days ahead to place an order if you want specific items. they also have random assortment boxes out front for walk-in customers. but plan your trip accordingly! they are only open wed-sat 11am-5pm. i can post their menu here if you are interested.

itsu's is good local kine grindz. but i usually get the pastrami ($2.50) x 2.

for the mochi: strawberry mochi (their claim to fame) is $2.25 a piece, sold in boxes of 6 or 12. i know $2+ sounds like a lot for mochi, but they are HUGE.

assorted mochi: 8 pc box $6; 12pc box $8.80; 16pc box $11.60, 20pc box $14.40. you can mix & match, but definitely call a few days ahead to place an order if you want specific items. they also have random assortment boxes out front for walk-in customers. but plan your trip accordingly! they are only open wed-sat 11am-5pm. i can post their menu here if you are interested.

itsu's is good local kine grindz. but i usually get the pastrami ($2.50) x 2.

Thank for the scoops! No need to post their menu, I already logged it in my mind as an omiyage place as a replacement for the Big Island dipped cookies.

Thank for the scoops! No need to post their menu, I already logged it in my mind as an omiyage place as a replacement for the Big Island dipped cookies.
LMK if you are going to order as the owners of Two Ladies and Big Island Candies are my aunt's friends. She got me a dozen strawberry mochi with last minute notice. :D Other good omiyage is the big bag of flavored lavosh pieces. It's the scraps, but they are so ono!

Went and looked at this. Though I was gonna be taking another car to the Mainland. Seemed like a good deal - matching VINS on every panel, only the wing has been painted, never tracked, one mature owner, completely stock save for a set of H&R's. But after I get it where I want it mechanically (before even thinking about mods), I'd be in too deep.
She sure was PUUURDY, though :)

Who, where, when, how much?:D

ordered more car parts to add to my ever growing pile of parts waiting for me to get back to install

ordered more car parts to add to my ever growing pile of parts waiting for me to get back to install
Umm, is that coming to my house?

I put on my uber-dorky front plate in honor of HPD's Memorial Day checkpoints.

I did one more semi-productive thing today:

Drank the last beer in the carport fridge and watched the sun go down over the ridge.

Happy Sunday Everyone.

Hiked up with my boys to put flags and leis on the graves up on punchbowl

Hiked up with my boys to put flags and leis on the graves up on punchbowl
You done good Bob! Thanks for decorating the graves and honoring our fallen soldiers. My uncle must be smiling from his grave.

BB, thank you, my parents are in Punchbowl as my father served in WWII in the South Pacific.

I put on the Dinan CF engine and intake cover on my E36 M3...thanks Reid they look great.

Went to look at a 2002 Carbon Black M3....some problems high mileage and owner doesn't know anything about cars and did not take very good care of the car. Car wasn't washed and looked like he parked by the feeling method, curbed I can't figure this out the driver's side as well as the passenger. But the price is reasonable or workable.

Thank the Cub & Boy Scouts, the boys do it every year.

KHON2 interviewed a parent in a BSA uniform about decorating the graves. Was that you?

KHON2 interviewed a parent in a BSA uniform about decorating the graves. Was that you?

I have a face for radio

ok, so i went to the mercedes dealer to check out the E55 and CLS 500 they have advertised...the CLS drove pretty nice...

gonna go back tomorrow to see if i REALLY want the CLS...

ok, so i went to the mercedes dealer to check out the E55 and CLS 500 they have advertised...the CLS drove pretty nice...

gonna go back tomorrow to see if i REALLY want the CLS...
DAMN! Did you drop that bank receipt I found? lol

DAMN! Did you drop that bank receipt I found? lol

i wish!!!:D

seems like this weeks flavor is CLS, while 2 weeks ago, it was the exige...

the two are fairly close in price, but i'm not sure what i want...

i was on my way out this morining, when the ad in the paper caught my eye...the E55 is in ok condition...04 with 23k miles on it...i drove one before and i liked it...the CLS is an 06 and has 1400 miles on it...right now, i'm leaning towards the CLS...

Is the CLS silver? My friend had one and took it in to MB for servicing. The car got smashed there and he didn't want it back so he got a CLS55 instead.

took my supercharger apart, found that the keeper broke.

turned the reinforced kevlar belt to dust & shreds...grr!! :mad

Edit: whoops...didn't realize this was a Hawaii thread...:(

Is the CLS silver? My friend had one and took it in to MB for servicing. The car got smashed there and he didn't want it back so he got a CLS55 instead.

yep, silver...might not be this one though...the one i'm looking at has only 1397 miles on it...unless he got it serviced with that little mileage on it...bri- please lemme know if this is the car though...

i'm thinking this one was at autosource before- allegedly the owner bought it w/o his wife knowing, and she got mad, so he had to get rid of it...anyway, that was the story i heard...

what was pretty funny to me was that the saleslady was asking what kind of cars i had, so i mentioned them to her...i told her my mom always gets upset when she stops by my place and sees another car in the driveway...i visited my mom today, and was telling her i was thinking of getting the CLS, and sure enuff, she was getting mad at me...

Was the saleslady Mary?

Not sure if the CLS is the one you're looking at, but I do know it had very low mileage when it got hit. He lives in Nuuanu and he rarely drove it as he preferred to drive his EVO. He's the one that has the red Z06 from Georgia.

Was the saleslady Mary?

Not sure if the CLS is the one you're looking at, but I do know it had very low mileage when it got hit. He lives in Nuuanu and he rarely drove it as he preferred to drive his EVO. He's the one that has the red Z06 from Georgia.

no, salesgirl is miki...han used to be my salesman there, but he gave me crappy customer service after my last purchase from him...so, i decided to just go with someone else this time...sad, cause he knew how i was, and we never needed to bull$hit around...made buying cars easy/fun...

and you know what i just realized, the one i'm looking at is pewter in color, not silver...

Hmmm, isn't pewter silver? I never saw my friend's car but just knew it was silver. Then I saw the white one at his house and he told me the story.

Hmmm, isn't pewter silver?

similar...there's a slight bronze-ish tint to pewter...

similar...there's a slight bronze-ish tint to pewter...

Just ask about the previous owner. MB will have the records and if the p.o. initials are B.S. that is the car.

Just ask about the previous owner. MB will have the records and if the p.o. initials are B.S. that is the car.

thanx...

thanx...
He may have also had it under hs gf and her initials are D.W.

thanx bri...i'll check when i go back tomorrow...

yep, silver...might not be this one though...the one i'm looking at has only 1397 miles on it...unless he got it serviced with that little mileage on it...bri- please lemme know if this is the car though...

i'm thinking this one was at autosource before- allegedly the owner bought it w/o his wife knowing, and she got mad, so he had to get rid of it...anyway, that was the story i heard...

what was pretty funny to me was that the saleslady was asking what kind of cars i had, so i mentioned them to her...i told her my mom always gets upset when she stops by my place and sees another car in the driveway...i visited my mom today, and was telling her i was thinking of getting the CLS, and sure enuff, she was getting mad at me...
I'm getting mad at you too! :mad
Oh no...it's envy I'm feeling! :D

See you on the 9th!

I'm getting mad at you too! :mad
Oh no...it's envy I'm feeling! :D

See you on the 9th!
Drop by Astro's and you'll get a little madder.

I was looking for a beater car all day :)

Looked at a nice immaculate (but high miles) blue '98 DC2 integra LS.
Also found a nice '97 red Miata with no pic, but looks interesting enough to inquire about.
And a modified '00 blue GB6 Impreza 2.5 RS... not sure if I want a modded one.. but I like the GB6 models.
Lastly... a SXE10 '02 blue IS300. Looks good and almost stock (gotta change out those polished rims)... but the cost is in the $18K. Nice car, but not sure if I want this as a beater since I think I'll worry about this car a lot too getting hit and stuff.

I was looking for a beater car all day :)

Looked at a nice immaculate (but high miles) blue '98 DC2 integra LS.
Also found a nice '97 red Miata with no pic, but looks interesting enough to inquire about.
And a modified '00 blue GB6 Impreza 2.5 RS... not sure if I want a modded one.. but I like the GB6 models.
Lastly... a SXE10 '02 blue IS300. Looks good and almost stock (gotta change out those polished rims)... but the cost is in the $18K. Nice car, but not sure if I want this as a beater since I think I'll worry about this car a lot too getting hit and stuff.Stay away from Hondas/Acuras/Subarus. You'll get the mod bug and then HPD will harrass you or your car will be a target for thieves.
A Miata is good esp. if you get it with a hardtop.

Stay away from Hondas/Acuras/Subarus. You'll get the mod bug and then HPD will harrass you or your car will be a target for thieves.
A Miata is good esp. if you get it with a hardtop.

Don't worry... I'll definitely not mod it!
And if it gets stolen... that's what insurance is for.
A beater can always be replaced.

What I'm really looking for is something that has good gas mileage for daily commutes, easy to park, stick shift so I can practice driving a MT more, and cheap to fix if something breaks down.

Drop by Astro's and you'll get a little madder.
Why, don't tell me you're delivering PM while I'm in Japan!! :mad

BTW - Nancy is home, you can leave it with her. :D

Don't worry... I'll definitely not mod it!
And if it gets stolen... that's what insurance is for.
A beater can always be replaced.

What I'm really looking for is something that has good gas mileage for daily commutes, easy to park, stick shift so I can practice driving a MT more, and cheap to fix if something breaks down.

How about an E30?

How about an E30?
Yeah!
I got a great 318is.....NOT!

How about an E30?

my sentiment exactly. Bought the piece of crap one I have for $600 and have about $500 into it, and the thing runs like a champ. If your willing to look past all the short comings, and as a beater car, only for going from point A to point B and carrying all my tools/car parts.. Thing is awesome. I was underway for almost 6 weeks, came back, and the thing started right up first try. My buddies new 06 F150 had to get jump started.. I love my E30. I wont keep it when I leave, but I will definately get another one when I get back, stateside, or an E34.


Bryan, no the parts are not heading your way. Although I do have one big order I have to get in before I get back, that I need to make sure it's cool to send to your place. I found a place that has the lowest prices I've seen on OEM suspension parts, and little OEM stuff. So that is where I am getting all my new control arms, tie rods, thermo, thermo housing, fan switch, exhaust gaskets and such to bring all the upgrades together.

By the way, if anyone has not done the thermo, thermo housing, and fan switch on their E36, let me know and maybe we can combine orders so we can save on shipping... Just a heads up, I'll be posting a thread for what parts anybody wants in about a week, so keep an eye out.

Why, don't tell me you're delivering PM while I'm in Japan!! :mad

BTW - Nancy is home, you can leave it with her. :D
2006 vintage still in stock, but running out. 2007 vintage is in the bottle already.

Bryan, no the parts are not heading your way. Although I do have one big order I have to get in before I get back, that I need to make sure it's cool to send to your place. I found a place that has the lowest prices I've seen on OEM suspension parts, and little OEM stuff. So that is where I am getting all my new control arms, tie rods, thermo, thermo housing, fan switch, exhaust gaskets and such to bring all the upgrades together.
FCP Groton? Just let me know so I can lookout for the order. LMK the cost for your exhaust as I stuck it on my mom's car. It sounds SWEET! :stickoutt

A Miata is good esp. if you get it with a hardtop.

Good advice.

What I'm really looking for is something that has good gas mileage for daily commutes, easy to park, stick shift so I can practice driving a MT more, and cheap to fix if something breaks down.

A Miata meets all of your criteria, and on public roads, it's more fun to drive than an E46 M3, IMHO. :)

What did I do today? Let's see, I spent a lot of time on here. And we received some more furniture that we had ordered!

Well... I don't want the car to be too old. Nothing before 1995, I guess.
Just easier for peace of mind if the car is newer.

I thought about changing the oil in the wife's XC90 but realized I need to buy some specialized Volvo oil cannister removal tool.:mad

Tried to repair the sprinkler system, decided one of the valves is malfunctioning but did not want to change it out.

Thought more about my next car.

See you on the 9th!

yep, i'll be there...

bri- the owner of the CLS was a female who traded it in at the porsche dealership...and the initials didnt match the ones you gave me...checked it out more today, but walked away...not too sure what i wanna get...gotta think about it...

yep, i'll be there...

bri- the owner of the CLS was a female who traded it in at the porsche dealership...and the initials didnt match the ones you gave me...checked it out more today, but walked away...not too sure what i wanna get...gotta think about it...

At least you know that car wasn't crashed! Do you really want a car that big? For $60k you could get a 996tt from the mainland. You could also get a Testarossa, but those cars are ridiculous on maintenance.

yesterday watched a large fire near my house.

was sitting by the computer. one siren passed by. then another. by the time the third fire truck passed i figured it was serious. looked out the other window, holy sh*t the sky was black with smoke. hfd chopper with a bucket overhead. rode my bicycle to the scene, didn't have to go far, and half the neighborhood was there watching.

kaliimc, remember where the car wash was, near the top entrance driveway? the fire was right there behind the fence!!! and it was just feet away from the house at the top of the driveway. it was HUGE! and that field next to that house on top is completely blackened.
http://cmsimg.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=M1&Date=20070528&Category=NEWS13&ArtNo=705280338&Ref=AR&MaxW=180&Q=90

news article (http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007705280338)

At least you know that car wasn't crashed! Do you really want a car that big? For $60k you could get a 996tt from the mainland. You could also get a Testarossa, but those cars are ridiculous on maintenance.

honestly, i dunno what i want...pretty bad, cuz significant other reminds me i just got the Z06 a few months ago, and i'm already looking for something else to have (not gonna let go of the vette though)...

after having the lexus LS 430, i grew to like big comfy cars...something i NEVER thought possible...i like the f-cars, but cant afford the maintenance on 'em...i was considering a p-car, and the exige, but i dunno if i *need* another sports car...right now it's a tossup between the exige and cls...

that and the CLS just oozes sexiness to me...i love the lines the car has...

direct me to some 996tt sites/forums...maybe you'll convert me into a p-car driver...also, i'm kinda skeptical about buying a car from the mainland sight unseen...how do you do go about doing it??? or, maybe you should buy one, and i'll just buy yours when you get tired of it :D

buying it sight unseen definitely requires a PPI by a reputable shop.

Bryan, nope not FCP Groton, another vendor here on the forums. I hope you didnt put the exhaust on. I got a deal on that thing, and I dont think you have an E36 to put it on... LOL

Cant wait to hear it on my car with the headers and track pipe. Definately going to sound mean

Cal - There is a 328ic in the driveway. :D

Jayson - Just check the prices on eBay or Craigslist SF for the 996tt and you'll be shocked! Those cars are in the mid $50k range. P car sites are Pelicanparts and Rennlist.

oh jeez.. if you like what you "see"... UUC System U version 2, with DTM tips... got it shipped for a deal straight from UUC

j/k Cal. Your exhaust is safely tucked away at the town house.

thanks bryan, i wouldnt put you as someone who would do that anyways :)

hoping these last two orders are not two big. One i'm shipping to sterlings, as it's all pretty small stuff, and the other to your place hopefully if you dont mind.

Going to be control arms, tie rods, cooling stuff (thermo, housing, fan switch) gaskets, and some other small stuff. Thanks again Bryan for helping me out.

I thought about putting the e30 back together, but I took one look at it and decided to just drink a beer instead.

haha... i know how u feel sometimes, when I want to get up early on a saturday to go work on a car.. its just like.. I really WANT to work on the car, but my bed just feels SOOO comfy on one of the only days I get to sleep in, then I fall back asleep and get up 3 hours later... LOL

I worked today... and I saw Bryan. :)

(yesterday)
got 2 boxes of hamura's saimin and a lilikoi chiffon pie on kauai.

(yesterday)
got 2 boxes of hamura's saimin and a lilikoi chiffon pie on kauai.

Are you on an extended vacation and island hopping on the $9-fare? Last week it was Big Island, yesterday Kauai...

I worked today... and I saw Bryan. :)I got quizzed if I remembered what I picked up. I couldn't remember. lol Abalone porridge!

Are you on an extended vacation and island hopping on the $9-fare? Last week it was Big Island, yesterday Kauai...
for work we have field sites in waiakea, kapaa, and kahului. next week is kahului... then we hit komoda's in makawao for cream puffs. :alright

I thought about putting the e30 back together, but I took one look at it and decided to just drink a beer instead.
Well now that I'm back, I'll stop by your place one weekend and we can both look at your E30 and drink beer! :D
Let's do it and get that mean machine on the road!

How was the weather in Japan, Oyabun?

Please no more Japanese...that's all I had for the past 10 days!
However, Americans could use some lessons from the Japanese Hatarakibito!
I'm only a small...very small Oyabun.
The weather was great except for one day. However, it was a little hazy most of the time. On the last day, which was yesterday/today for me, it was the nicest day! Looked almost like Hawaii.

went for a night cruise tonight after charging the battery and airing up the tires, a mini-circle island tour if you will, including some tunnel runs. this is one small island. passed by D&B's right at the moment some kid was getting slammed to the ground and cuffed with another officer nursing a head wound. circled the block to gawk and here comes the calvary - maybe half dozen blue lights charging in. so exit stage right. some fun moments from there but nothing wild. I hate my windshield nozzles they are self plugging or something I cleared them before but tonight again nothing. pita. I'm missing the norcal mountain roads right about now. the end.

Well now that I'm back, I'll stop by your place one weekend and we can both look at your E30 and drink beer! :D
Let's do it and get that mean machine on the road!It is on the road..........parked in front of my house. :stickoutt

Definitely we'll get together sometime and work on this thing.

today installed the DS on the e30.

first found out that one of the nuts was stripped on the diff side. so i left the rear part on and just took off the front one. since i had no center bearing and it was moving like crazy all over the place.
=/

second the nut that locks the two shafts to each other.
i cant get it too screw back on. no matter how hard i try and if i loosen the two 13mm bolts for the center bearing housing and wiggle and move it up and down to align it just wont screw on. so i left it off.
i know thats bad but i was wondering how safe can it be for now?
i took it for a test drive and the vibration was gone big time but i was still uneasy on that nut.

anyways but yah..thats what i did today. lol

any suggestions on what type of drop springs and struts to use?

thanks

-b

for work we have field sites in waiakea, kapaa, and kahului. next week is kahului... then we hit komoda's in makawao for cream puffs. :alright

Ahhhhh...Komoda cream puffs!
Used to go there every Sunday afternoon when I was a kid on the way to Pukalani from Paia.

Work and car detailing... work and car detailing...
Just gotta detail the for the rest of tonight and all tomorrow morning and I can rest. :)

Since the dog woke me up at 5:15 I stayed up and washed the car at 6 am since I had my lease turn in inspection today. Turns out the guy lives about a block away and the "inspection" was much less rigorous than I had feared.:ponder

I have been negotiating to buy that 2003 M5 but as of now no deal. Let's just say the seller is hard to deal with for someone who has been trying to sell a car for months.

Vexed is that the Green M5 with 14K miles? It seems the owner is an idiot IMO. Did anyone figure out if he is indeed the original owner as he states?

Vexed is that the Green M5 with 14K miles? It seems the owner is an idiot IMO. Did anyone figure out if he is indeed the original owner as he states?

That's it. He is the "original" owner in the sense that he is the first retail purchaser. He could buy the extended warranty. But the car's in service date is about a year earlier than when he bought it. I was able to get the service history. He does not understand that when you sell a used car you need to sell it, I don't need to buy it. He acted like he really wanted to get it done because of a pending real estate deal but is now claiming he won't go lower than 43K although his deal with Barry was at 42K.:rolleyes

Vexxed,

The guy really is proving more and more that he is an idiot. I think he doesn't want to sell it he just wants guys to call him. Also beginning to wonder if he is a scam artist.

I know we should just start calling him and low ball him then he will appreciate a true offer and accept it. Let see I can spare $30K I wonder if he will take that offer:devillook

I do beleive he wants, and needs to sell it. My wife thinks he was insulted by my offer, but even so you try and work the deal. At first he told me "good luck" then kept trying to convince me his price was fair. I confess I can be a tough negotiator, I do some of it for a living. He claimed that Rocco at BMW offered him 40.5 for the car, if that were true it would be gone. Stay tuned, I still may buy the car:devillook

Did you test drive the car? So he didn't want to negotiate, he just told you good luck rather then hitting you with a counter offer? What is the condition of the car, pristine, excellent, very good or just good?

Hummm $42K, if it is immaculate or excellent.

Did you test drive the car? So he didn't want to negotiate, he just told you good luck rather then hitting you with a counter offer? What is the condition of the car, pristine, excellent, very good or just good?

Hummm $42K, if it is immaculate or excellent.

I drove it last Saturday, for a bit up to the Pali lookout. Very clean except under the hood. He had not driven it in a while so it sounded like a tractor when we started it and he insisted we drive to BMW. The service foreman said normal and the noise did disappear. He told me "good luck" and then email me back. I just reminded him of his last deal at 42, told him I could move off my original offer but not to 43. He always acts like he is in a rush to get the deal done, but then wants his number. If the car was sterling grey it would have been in my garage already but I can walk away from Oxford Green in a minute.

+1 on the Green :eek:

BMW had a pristine Blue 2003, one traded in it lasted about an hour or so. I blinked and it was gone :(

Rule #1 when purchasing a car:
Don't fall in love with the car....there's another one out there!
Good job on walking away!

As bad looking as OG is, that is what may make the car worth more since production will be few. However, $43k looks much better than an '03 M5 with 14k on it's clock. I think $40k would be reasonable, but since he doesn't want to negotiate it shows he loves the car more than he wants to sell it.

the sedan today.

washed the body

Degreased the underside and engine bay

Vacuumed the interior

Applied Dupont telflon wax

Back to black'd all the trim and engine bay plastic

Conditioned the leather

wiped down the plastic in the interior

I have one indentured slave to help me. One of my boys had a hi-lighter pen leak on the back seat and left a one inch stripe. He'll be working that one off for a while.....

Rule #1 when purchasing a car:
Don't fall in love with the car....there's another one out there!
Good job on walking away!

As bad looking as OG is, that is what may make the car worth more since production will be few. However, $43k looks much better than an '03 M5 with 14k on it's clock. I think $40k would be reasonable, but since he doesn't want to negotiate it shows he loves the car more than he wants to sell it.

I am a firm believer in Rule #1-ask my wife:embarrasm He needs to sell it, he leased a 2007 M5, right before the 2008s hit. He is storing it at his office garage. I can live with OG but the ball is in his court, he has about 2 weeks left on the warranty and maintenance.

I must have a negative effect on sellers. A few months ago we drove a used Audi A3 that the owner had been trying to sell for months, it was a manual. He was asking 23 obo and we offered 21. He sounded excited and then left a message that he had decided to stay at 23 but we could make another offer if we wanted--WTF? My wife wanted it but based on Rule #1 we walked. A few weeks later we noticed it was for sale at McKenna in Kailua--for about 23. Wonder what he got in trade.:nono

He probably got 17 to 18 for it dumbass. Dummy should have called you right back once he found out that no one was going to pay him 23K for an Audi A3.

Vexxed you are right about you and sellers...lol:eek::eyecrazy

He probably got 17 to 18 for it dumbass. Dummy should have called you right back once he found out that no one was going to pay him 23K for an Audi A3.

Vexxed you are right about you and sellers...lol:eek::eyecrazy

Ditto that!

What I did today...
I was at work being sad that it rained on my beautifully detailed car.
20 FRICKING HOURS!!! :(

What I did today...
I was at work being sad that it rained on my beautifully detailed car.
20 FRICKING HOURS!!! :(


I washed and waxed my car yesterday...like voodoo, it rains

I had lunch with Iwantoneofthose!

And he is trying to get me to purchase a P car or that Syclone!
I must be strong and resist!!

I've been sick all day.

And he is trying to get me to purchase a P car or that Syclone!
I must be strong and resist!!

do it woody...i'm gonna check out some p-cars tomorrow afternoon...

syclone would be cool too though...i always wanted one, and came close to buying one in 03, but someone just beat me to it...:(

yup, had lunch with thrlls at that french restaurant jacqueindeboxe, then a meeting for the rest of the day

do it woody...i'm gonna check out some p-cars tomorrow afternoon...

syclone would be cool too though...i always wanted one, and came close to buying one in 03, but someone just beat me to it...:(

:nono :nono If you're getting one, then I'm going to have to look for something that would be in another class for autox! I need to avoid you, Gene, Ken, and bunch of others just so I can get a magnet or two every once in awhile. It's bad enough I have to contend with Troy & Eric in their Honda & S10!

Maybe I'll look for a Mountain Bike or something!

Hey Beastie - where did you see that Lark! :D

What Lark?

oh no you got it all backwards! The P-car is for the daily driver, and the Syclone is for the weekend racer! See you'd be in a different class...a class all by yourself :D

oh no you got it all backwards! The P-car is for the daily driver, and the Syclone is for the weekend racer! See you'd be in a different class...a class all by yourself :D
Yeah, and I'll probably be in a home by myself too! :D

went to the casino yesterday and won (mod parts money)

HAPPY DAY, HAPPY DAY!!

took a day off from work, and my son and I did the struts on the Touring.

They were dead, leaking and no bump stop left.

I'd post pictures of the operation, but I keep getting errors about exceeding the limit.

replaced the steering rack today on the e30

I went to the Acura dealer today after work (since it was on the way home) and I just inquired on the used cars there.
Like 4 out of 50+ of the cars were all auto tranny.
The dealer was nice and all... but he said I should trade in my M3 for an Acura... :confused :eek: :smash :rock: :rofl: :conf :dunno :cry :eek2

The dealer was nice and all... but he said I should trade in my M3 for an Acura... :confused :eek: :smash :rock: :rofl: :conf :dunno :cry :eek2
ok now THAT was funny :lol

damn all of you guys and your p-car talk on here!!! test drove a 997 carrera s and cayman s today...took it for a *spirited* drive up a certain twisty road in town...

carrera was nice, i'm used to power/torque of the z06, so that part didnt impress me much...handling was nice and precise...interior was nice also...i liked the car...

cayman s time...holy CRAP this car is awesome...to me, much more fun and lively than the 911...handling of the mid-engine platform is amazing, and i went to the same stretch of road, and it was much more quicker and precise through the turns...not as much oomph as the 911, but this car makes you forget it, cause i believe it'll eat it through the turns...it put a much bigger grin on my face...kept saying "WOW" the entire time...musta said it at least 100 times during my drive (no, i'm not joking)...so glad i didnt buy the CLS500, cause driving this car was just plain FUN...

pix of what i drove today. played with some numbers and brought home the white one...
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s147/nosyajg/porsche/DSC00811.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s147/nosyajg/porsche/DSC00812.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s147/nosyajg/porsche/DSC00813.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s147/nosyajg/porsche/DSC00814.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s147/nosyajg/porsche/DSC00816.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s147/nosyajg/porsche/DSC00815.jpg


just kidding...so i didnt bring it home yet...contemplating it...bry-hear anything (good/bad) about the cayman s??? i gotta check out rennlist, but i figure since you're a p-car afficionado, you may have the info off the top of your head :D

...but i'm pretty sure this will be my next car, and hopefully i can bring it home soon...

and in case you're wondering, no, the z06 is not going anywhere...

Welcome to the darkside! :evil2

As for the Cayman S, I've only heard good reviews of the car. The only reason the car has the horsepower it has is because if it had more, no one would buy the Carrera.

I just read that Porsche racing legend Vic Elford prefers the Cayman S to the Carrera for the same reasons you pointed out. 'nuff sed.

Damn you J!
You should be banned from this forum!!
Of all the P cars that are out there, the C/S is the one I would get. I was just saying that to Beastie the other day and here you are flaunting it!

I want that orange one big time!

That would be the nice combo in my garage....yellow Z06 and orange C/S!!

Talk to you Finance advisor and if she doesn't agree...just disagree anyway and get it!
Then let me drive one of your cars....pleeez!

absolutely...I agree with everything Bryan has said. I've driven the Cayman S before...and I hate to say it as a die hard air cooled 911 nut, but the damn thing does just about everything perfectly. It even sounds right...and of course the source of the music is right there behind you. The chassis is capable of far more power...it's almost like the 914 of its day. Given a proper powerplant it would run circles around 997s.

Woody...are ya next? :evil2

oh btw...that's a red one. Cayman's don't come in orange....yet. But I'm sure you could order that GT3RS orange if you wanted it ;)

Orange? That's Guards Red!

oh btw...that's a red one. Cayman's don't come in orange....yet. But I'm sure you could order that GT3RS orange if you wanted it ;)

Hahahahahahaha! Open the May Pano and it will come in Orange this fall.

oh no kidding? hahaha no shit, just came home a few minutes ago and mine came in today. Whaddya know...it's right on the cover! I haven't even opened my April issue yet :embarrasm

That would be the nice combo in my garage....yellow Z06 and orange C/S!!

Talk to you Finance advisor and if she doesn't agree...just disagree anyway and get it!
Then let me drive one of your cars....pleeez!

woody, when you say C/S, you mean carrera s or cayman s???

when i looked at the lotus, i was thinking the orange exige s and yellow z06 would be a cool color combo to have in the driveway...:D

and yes, that isnt orange, it's red...i dont car for red cars too much, but guards red looks great in person...it doesnt have the options i want though- namely the sports suspension...

oh, financial advisor was with me on the test drives...she was really impressed by the cayman s also...she kept saying that it was so nimble through the turns...she's ok with me getting it:eek:

Woody wants...no I mean needs a Cayman S :alright

Beastie - done
Astro - done
poser - almost there
thrlls - on the fence!
unnamed member - interested!

Muahahahahahaha! :evil2 Join PCA and make iwantoneofthose President!!!

Muahahahahahaha! :evil2 Join PCA and make Beastie President!!!

There we go, that's more like it. I can be VP :buttrock

hmmm, now let's see....if my calculations are correct, if I made a wise-crack about P-cars,... sheesh I would have 89.9% of this bmw board's members angry at me :lol.... jus kidding now, jus kidding.....remember, I'm bringing the first dozen doughnuts on Saturday....:D

Ummm, no! I need a break from this stuff.

Woody wants...no I mean needs a Cayman S :alright

do it woody...do it...you only live once!

seriously though woody, you should go drive one...and dont pick the white one, as that's my first choice...:eyecrazy

*edit*ps- bry, how many people do you expect saturday morning??? i have to do stuff for the scca banquet that night, but if turn out looks plentiful, i may get up early and bring the z06 out (if i dont own a cayman s by then) :D

Haha... shall we talk about Ferraris then instead of Porsches?
Please God... let me drive a F430 so that I can die a happy man. :)

No idea how many people will show up. I'd say maybe 12 - 20 cars.

ok, if i get up early enuff, i'll stop by...

wow. and white is the classic Porsche racing color! fecking sweet.

Woody wants...no I mean needs a Cayman S :alright

I need one too, in the worst way...:D

Cayman S:redspot But I can't have one. So if anyone here buys one post pics so I can vicariously enjoy it.:eyecrazy

I like my Z4 MC:D but a Boxster S or an old 4 Speed Turbo P car would be cool!

A four speed turbo...Now that would be brutally brutal brutality:buttrock

If anyone is thinking about a turbo P car watch this:eek:

http://www.porsche.com/all/masterwerk/uk.aspx

Now I gotta agree with Frank, although I am partial to Vipers, now a 2008 Viper with 600 hp that would give me the wow effect. :lol But like Frank I am partial to the older Turbo Porsches a 930 please.

off to cali-4-nai-aye! I gotta' stop looking at car ads. then again...
:)

woody, when you say C/S, you mean carrera s or cayman s???
What's a "Carrera"?:D
Cayman....all the way!!

Excuse me this is a BMW forum :nono. LOL

The Cayman S supposedly the perfect car. Now to have a new M3 take it on, that would be interesting.

See now all of you are making me regret not buying that 89 Slantnose Turbo :(

I like my Z4 MC:D but a Boxster S or an old 4 Speed Turbo P car would be cool!

A four speed turbo...Now that would be brutally brutal brutality:buttrock

Rock on brother!!

Gary, what did you think of Frank's M3 last night?

Got much closer to buying that M5:ponder

I put on my new strut brace and the body coloured reflector replacements. Then I got mad again about my coloured grills and had a beer.

I went to the Cutter Ala Moana dealership today...
Asked around again about used cars.
Unfortunately, no NA/NB Miatas in stock (I didn't even ask about any RX-7s because I already knew the answer). No anything else either... but I left my info with them in case they hear anything.
He did give me the contact for this guy he knows who's trying to sell his '01 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS though... cool guy! I'll give him a call later to check it out.

On a side note... instead of hearing something like at the Acura dealer... I got a "Why would you want to drive a Mazda when you got a BMW?" this time by the sales manager. lol. I can understand why he would say that as in terms of luxury, but I would think he should have more faith in what he sells since Mazda makes some great cars too.

stood duty on the ship unfortunately while everyone else went out in town, got drunk, and had fun with the local women, and the casino :(

good thing I have all day off tomorrow :)

am going to look at a mb tomorrow and keeping fingers crossed.

i made some spaghetti today and its only 9:20am!!

Yesteday, Friday, I
1. replaced the fan clutch
2. replaced the washer pump
3. removed the 4-spoke airbag wheel
:buttrock
4. tried to install my ebay M tech 1 wheel:(
Still need to find spacers/washers to secure the M tech wheel.

I went to Cars & Coffee :)

I went to cars and coffee in Manoa, thank god the weather held out. Met a lot of guys who I now view as friends. Good turnout and a lot of BMW and Porsches turned out braving the foul weather.

Yep, did the same thing C&C met up with some old time friends I haven't seen in a while and at the same time making new friends!
I'll see some of them again tonight at the SCCA banquet!

I wonder if poser picked up that Cayman?
Nice P car there Astro!
Iwantoneofthose, you need more duct tape for your roof! :D
H J - I hope to see you at autox I noticed you did not take Iwantoneofthose's helmet.
97M3SDN - nice to meet you and see your car. Is that an A/T? Looks nice!
I know I met others there, but I don't know the sign on for the forums.

I'll start a thread where we can put our "real names" with our posting names...for those that are not undercover!

So many P cars there I thought I was at the wrong place! :D

Great turn out, hope Monday evening will be just as great.

I didn't have my camera, so sorry I can't post any pics, but maybe someone else may for those that were unable to make it this morning!

Haha... got a bit wet at the C&C today. :)
Came prepared with an umbrella.. but continuing to wear Jeff's helmet would've sufficed. lol.
Looks like I have a M/L size head.
Good to see you guys too!

Jeff... you gotta take me to that shop that has that helmet? I simply love it and yea... those helmets you guys got are heavy. haha.

Oh, Woody! BTW... I met Shaggy at the dealer today... turns out he's an avid autocrosser too. :)

Haha... got a bit wet at the C&C today. :)
Came prepared with an umbrella.. but continuing to wear Jeff's helmet would've sufficed. lol.
Looks like I have a M/L size head.
Good to see you guys too!

Jeff... you gotta take me to that shop that has that helmet? I simply love it and yea... those helmets you guys got are heavy. haha.

Oh, Woody! BTW... I met Shaggy at the dealer today... turns out he's an avid autocrosser too. :)

Oh a little water won't hurt you and your car! :D
Of course if you car looked like mine, you would want it to rain and help give it a shine!

Yep, did the same thing C&C met up with some old time friends I haven't seen in a while and at the same time making new friends!
I'll see some of them again tonight at the SCCA banquet!

I wonder if poser picked up that Cayman?
Nice P car there Astro!
Iwantoneofthose, you need more duct tape for your roof! :D
H J - I hope to see you at autox I noticed you did not take Iwantoneofthose's helmet.
97M3SDN - nice to meet you and see your car. Is that an A/T? Looks nice!
I know I met others there, but I don't know the sign on for the forums.

I'll start a thread where we can put our "real names" with our posting names...for those that are not undercover!

So many P cars there I thought I was at the wrong place! :D

Great turn out, hope Monday evening will be just as great.

I didn't have my camera, so sorry I can't post any pics, but maybe someone else may for those that were unable to make it this morning!

what he said...nice cars, nice folks...:D

Damn stupid computer of mine is acting up. I am using my daughters computer. Will try to get some pictures up. Got H-J modeling the helmet around the parking lot.

My 97 M3 is an A/T, because my wife cannot drive a M/T.

Spicy aka Frank tempted me again that is a sweet M3 that his wife has and is selling.

Good showing of Porsches, Astro that is one helluva car.

I think the next event we should be parking by models. The only model not present today and every meet is an 8 series.

I just want to thank all of those who attended a big Mahalo as it shows the friendship and our unique interest in cars, especially BMWs.

Reminder to all Monday Night! I am expecting a big turnout so I will have to do some scouting to find a place where we can gather. Since it is a local holiday the Center, Warehouse will be crowded. I am gravitating to the Farmers Market side. Will post more on the location later.

Your going to make me park by myself. Seems like mine is the only M Roadster that is showing up. I think there is another Z3 in the group because I think I saw one at the last BMWCCA cruise.

:eek:Ed, your roadster can park anywhere you want to as far as I am concerned it is a one of a kind.

Your going to make me park by myself. Seems like mine is the only M Roadster that is showing up. I think there is another Z3 in the group because I think I saw one at the last BMWCCA cruise.
Not to worry, with all those so called E30 owners out there, I didn't see any other one but mine today or at any other meet that I attended.
Since our suspensions are the same, we'll park next to each other...how's that?
Of course if it's crowded we may not be able to move cars around as we'd like.

damn sorry we did not make it today. was up till 230am researching on the car. haha. woke up at 730 and hit the snooze button. hopefully we will make the night meet.
cant wait to see the pics of today, sounded like you guys had fun +1

-b

damn sorry we did not make it today. was up till 230am researching on the car. haha. woke up at 730 and hit the snooze button. hopefully we will make the night meet.
cant wait to see the pics of today, sounded like you guys had fun +1

-b

lol... I was up till 3am in the morning too looking up impreza parts even though I said I wouldn't mod the car. haha

Pssshhh! I didn't sleep last night. :help

If anyone is thinking about a turbo P car watch this:eek:

http://www.porsche.com/all/masterwerk/uk.aspx

Now that is down right sexy!

on wednesday had to towed the car into the shop, and change the w/pump
took about 3 hours

Went on a cruise with some friends down Kaukonahua Road then out towards Crouching Lion, after a couple of stops we started swapping cars; got to drive an 80's Toyota All Trac Turbo:D

Beastly!

one thing i love about german cars is how they are built...









one thing i hate about german cars, is how they are built...


installed a reverse camera in the cayman today, and it took me longer to think how i was gonna get access to install it than the entire time it took me to install the entire system in the vette- no joke...had to pop off all sorts of stuff...the damn germans and their engineering...

Went on a cruise with some friends down Kaukonahua Road then out towards Crouching Lion, after a couple of stops we started swapping cars; got to drive an 80's Toyota All Trac Turbo:D

Beastly!

cool, I almost bought one of those a while back...

haven't done it yet, but as soon as I get off my lazy ass I need to go adjust my clutch cable

I gotta say, that is one fun car to drive:D

cool, I almost bought one of those a while back...

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Oh my! Congrats JP. Make sure it is secured properly as most people don't do it right.

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OH DEAR!!!!

are congratulations in order? :)

Yes, is congrats in order?

Congratulations! Enjoy your sleep while you can..:D
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Hey hey, congrats on the new sprogling!! ;)

Ahhhh! YES! :alright

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And it the mods will continue for the next 22yrs! :D

Congrats JP to you and A...oh and can't forget Caesar, I hope he doesn't get jealous!
You need to get the ///M logo on there!!

Thanks everyone...approx. 4 more weeks of relative peace.

I finally finished the electric door lock problem I had with the Jetta.
Thanks to Iwantoneofthose and the Vortex website, I was able to disassmeble the electric board and re-solder a few micro switches and now it works like a charm.

I also took a Lexus 460LS for some spirited driving along the Blow Hole area and the car handles rather well for being so large and heavy. Some tire squealing, but the computer never did try to take over. It's kind of weird having the head lights move with the turns especially when they don't move as fast as you're driving.
The trans doesn't shift as quick as you would like, but it doesn't up shift automatically either. It will stay in gear until you shift it. I'm not sure if I would ever use all 8 gears in this car on this island!

I'll have to do another run tomorrow morning on my way to work!
This car is very comfy and I can get used to it really fast!

but I'm sure you'd rather drive the 318is ;)

glad you were able to fix the problem!

but I'm sure you'd rather drive the 318is ;)

glad you were able to fix the problem!

I'll bring your live saving 12 pt. socket to work tomorrow!

Nah, if I could I would drive this LS everyday...it is nice!

what was the gas mileage on that?

Well when taking a drive like that, who cares about gas mileage! However, I was on my way to fill gas.

Nah, if I could I would drive this LS everyday...it is nice!

ruh roh...who was the one who was telling me the CLS500 was an "old man's car?" and now you're thinking of rockin a LS460?!?:lol

Congratulations John!

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Congrats!!!
Now you need this bumper sticker as your next mod:
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congrats also
now you can get one of these when he or she grows up. :cool

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ruh roh...who was the one who was telling me the CLS500 was an "old man's car?" and now you're thinking of rockin a LS460?!?:lol
I know, but I'm older than you by 7 yrs. and you would get bored with MB. :D
Actually I would get bored with this car too! I think I need a truck!

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Congrats!

Congrats on the new tax break.the next step after that seat is
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Congrats on the new tax break.the next step after that seat is
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And this is the step after that!

http://www.automedia.com/NewCarBuyersGuide/photos/2006/Toyota/Sienna/Minivan_Van/2006_Toyota_Sienna_ext_1.jpg

And this is the step after that!

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For some reason I don't see JP in anything close to that!
Maybe an FJ or at worse a Highlander....no, no, no, not a Highlander!
I know, a Toureg...or Cayanne! Maybe I should get one of those!

I know, a Toureg...or Cayanne! Maybe I should get one of those!

You're starting to get into the groove there :evil2 You know, a Pepperwagen S is quite potent...I think it'll be great in autocross :buttrock

Oh I forgot, I went to a gathering tonight and saw most of you there!

It was a great get together Gary!

Next on should be on 7/1/07 at Aloha Staidium...Autox!
Just to watch of course!

Well I sort of accidentally fixed my stuck passenger window.

Initially I was gonna pick up that spare regulator from Pat, but since I'd be taking the door apart, I might as well see if I should pick up a motor at the dealer along the way.

So this afternoon I started to disassemble the door, dislodged the motor from the regulator, tested the voltage, reinstalled motor, POOF it works perfectly :95
Sometimes when sh!t happens, the sh!t is good sh!t I guess. :embarrasm

I did basically the same thing tonight as I did last night. Helped Alex get her resume' together and then went for a four mile run.

Spent the morning with attorneys and bankers. :(

Hey Bryan, do you need a secretary? My wife is looking for a job. ;)

Hey Bryan, do you need a secretary? My wife is looking for a job. ;)

Nah, I do all my own work and I work out of my house.

Spent the morning with attorneys and bankers. :(

:( I can understand about the bankers but...

I found a picture of my M Roady....

http://thumb2.webshots.net/s/thumb4/2/1/30/93220130uNjYid_th.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/album/93140531VNGRTK)

A certain instructor took me for a spin...literally! I was supposed to learn how to drive my car, but instead I learned how NOT to drive my car. It was all good and we had a nice laugh, but I did learn something that day!

HD at work crashed. Looks like it may be a bad boot sector. :mad

Looks like I'll be recovering data today. It's gonna be a long day. :mad

I found a picture of my M Roady....

http://thumb2.webshots.net/s/thumb4/2/1/30/93220130uNjYid_th.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/album/93140531VNGRTK)

A certain instructor took me for a spin...literally! I was supposed to learn how to drive my car, but instead I learned how NOT to drive my car. It was all good and we had a nice laugh, but I did learn something that day!

big version

edit: hmm they must not like me linking it...click on the link and then go into the address bar and hit enter to get the big pic.

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Now I know why you got rid of your Roady. It got dirty to fast.

edit: hmm they must not like me linking it...click on the link and then go into the address bar and hit enter to get the big pic.

too much work :D

i uploaded them for the lazy people like me...

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too much work :D

i uploaded them for the lazy people like me...



I would've done it but I'm at work...and I'm supposed to be working :nono

HD at work crashed. Looks like it may be a bad boot sector. :mad

Looks like I'll be recovering data today. It's gonna be a long day. :madRun chkdsk /r

Woody,

Nice custom paint job on the roadster :eek:, what color is that? Sand Dust?

Run chkdsk /r
aaahhh I wish I saw this sooner. Would have saved me the trouble of taking things apart. I slaved the nuked HD on another PC, and chkdsk automatically fixed it. :)

on a side note:

PORSCHE hard drive!!!

heheh not the Stuttgart Porsche but still... :)

Anyway I got an external HD to back up the data. I didn't even notice the words on the packaging, only realized what it said when I took the drive out of the box.

I should get a little Porsche emblem decal from ebay and cover up the F.A. portion of the "design by F.A. Porsche" :)

my job today was get front wheel bearings.
although i could only afford one of them. i rather do the side that was the worse. (passenger)
went to HIP and was told $200 for it. since i was in my work uniform, he asked what shop i worked for n etc. and gave me the discount price instead of customer price. so i only paid $99 for it.

took me all a good 20minutes (hand tools, no air) from start to finish to install the new wheel bearing hub. +1
now time to save up for the other side =/

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Rent check came in. :redspot