patsbimmer1

I posted that a couple days ago in the craigslist ebay cars for sale thread. I've seen the car driving on the freeway a couple years ago and it's awesome!

One of the better shows locally regardless of whether you agree with the whole "stance" thing. Chris and I had been talking about this recently and had planned to do more car shows. This one is definitely on the list.

Why does everybody here seem to hate on Stance. The show was pretty dam good.

Only if Submuzikboss is dropping sick beats and challenging people to rap battles. 
 
 
What happens if I show up in a monster truck?

I agree with Pat on these, I've also driven a 2.0T GTI. They are fun in a straight line but that is it, handling just isn't as good compared to the Mini. 

The Mini Cooper S was on my short list a few years ago, but I ended up with a Subaru Legacy GT instead.  When I told my wife that I was considering a Mini, her response was "what are you - a faggot?".
 

 

I have driven all but the focus but have no desire to type out all my thoughts on these hahaha

I want to roll with a big crew from the Midwest so let me know what you can find.
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That is quite low!


 

I spent this past weekend at LSHQ doing some much needed work on Lola.  It was nice to dig in and get these parts out of my garage finally!
 
My list for the weekend was as follows:
FK Silverline Coilovers
Grill Surround
Hood release
Find coolant leak
Test fit wheels
 
The coilovers were an easy install.  At there lowest they satisfy my need for the low low while not being overly harsh.  I did raise the front up a bit since this is daily driven and we are only in January right now.  My steering feels much more direct and gives a bit more confidence.  On excellent to good roads the ride is better than my worn out 150k mile m tech suspension and while on fair to poor roads the ride is a bit stiff.  I have never ridden in another e36 with coilovers so I don't have any comparison that way.  My brother-in-laws A6 on ST's is comparable to the ride the FK's deliver.  I paid $749 for them through ESE tuning and bought the coilover cup kit from Turner Motorsports that came with the front and rear mount reinforcements for $200.  Overall, I am extremely satisfied.
 
I don't have any pictures of the hood release install but that is a pain in the ass.  Come to find out one of my hood releases is frozen so a new one will be ordered soon.  No pictures of the wheel test fit either... you guy's will have to wait for that surprise!
 

 

 

 
Here are a few shots after the grill surround and grill were put in.
 

 

 
As for my coolant leak... The hose on the bottom of the resevoir was loose.  Easy fix compared to any other e36 coolant disasters.

I spent this past weekend at LSHQ doing some much needed work on Lola.  It was nice to dig in and get these parts out of my garage finally!
 
My list for the weekend was as follows:
FK Silverline Coilovers
Grill Surround
Hood release
Find coolant leak
Test fit wheels
 
The coilovers were an easy install.  At there lowest they satisfy my need for the low low while not being overly harsh.  I did raise the front up a bit since this is daily driven and we are only in January right now.  My steering feels much more direct and gives a bit more confidence.  On excellent to good roads the ride is better than my worn out 150k mile m tech suspension and while on fair to poor roads the ride is a bit stiff.  I have never ridden in another e36 with coilovers so I don't have any comparison that way.  My brother-in-laws A6 on ST's is comparable to the ride the FK's deliver.  I paid $749 for them through ESE tuning and bought the coilover cup kit from Turner Motorsports that came with the front and rear mount reinforcements for $200.  Overall, I am extremely satisfied.
 
I don't have any pictures of the hood release install but that is a pain in the ass.  Come to find out one of my hood releases is frozen so a new one will be ordered soon.  No pictures of the wheel test fit either... you guy's will have to wait for that surprise!
 

 

 

 
Here are a few shots after the grill surround and grill were put in.
 

 

 
As for my coolant leak... The hose on the bottom of the resevoir was loose.  Easy fix compared to any other e36 coolant disasters.

I may have been convinced to go as of this weekend after spending some time at LS headquarters. And the show is the day after my birthday!

personal preference. 
 
if you type your craigslist ads in all caps.
 
i dont read it and assume they made the ad while high on meth

Where things are made can be an interesting question. The Maxima has been assembled in the US since 2004 and is classified as "domestic" since it meets the 75% domestic content rule. Ok, but under NAFTA this includes parts made in the US, Canada, and Mexico. But under the American Automobile Labeling Act (basis for the NHTSA figures) domestic content figures include US and Canada. The annual Cars.com content %s focus only on US. So the scale you choose matters. Maxima's engine is "made" in the US, and transmission is "made" in Mexico (which means that each of these parts is assembled in the location, and again is comprised of parts that meet the "domestic" content threshold of 75%??). In a global production world things get complicated.

When your CPO runs out Kummrow is a great independent BMW shop just around the corner from concours

You will have zero fitment issues=)

Pat, offset will be fine. Keep in mind, I have a fender roller if you need it. I'm running 17x9 with a final offset of 20 with 235/40's and just a minor roll with no issues.

just cut your springs and drag oil pan

Considering the mileage on this 635i this thing is gorgeous!
 
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Just picked up my new 2006 325i
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(Thanks Paul)
I love it best car I ever had

Great show guys! This was very well organized.

I'll call it in.  Anything to have patsbimmer1 show up.

you could always just have someone call in a bomb threat

Wish I could make it! Getting married that Saturday and the (future) wife is not to keen on spending our first day as man and wife at a meet. I tried!

This was fun! Feel free to add pictures to the album as I know I missed some of the cars. I know I saw Patsbimmer and Milwaukee Andy's cars but forgot to take pics