The Official SoCal Chat Thread - Page 427

mr.asian.m2 · 11-03-2009, 11:49 AM

yay!!!! got the car to idle right. better then before..

but, i still have a small amount of oil leak still. it might also be left over over from the day before. not sure yet....d

well alex..hope you got better luck this time and get that 2 fire up.

mark and reni.....V6 going to fire up!!!!!

honda_bar · 11-03-2009, 07:32 PM

We'll have to do it again, like tonight! lol

good job frankie

Cjung · 11-04-2009, 12:54 AM

YouTube - KEN BLOCK'S TRAX STI CAR

soemthign i found on the web... pretty tight

honda_bar · 11-04-2009, 11:13 AM

looks like fun

Mark_Dorman · 11-04-2009, 03:05 PM

Alex! E30's are awesome cars. So much fun. If you want help with the timing belt and water pump give me a call. It's not too hard on those cars (yay FR cars

).

Sorry Ren and I haven't been on much. Were a little too busy working on cars so we have no time to talk about the

______________

On a different note...I've been thinking about getting this over the GS430. Thoughts?

Cjung · 11-04-2009, 03:30 PM

why are u so balla?

Mark_Dorman · 11-04-2009, 05:43 PM

Cause I think outside the box

David · 11-04-2009, 05:59 PM

Do et!

o6spdracer · 11-04-2009, 06:46 PM

NO! And before you ask why...b/c I said so! duhhh

I prefer the GS (and not just because I have one).

datguydeni · 11-04-2009, 07:35 PM

i prefer the gs as well xD just something about it. makes it feel more VIP.

mmm just giving a followup.
i've sourced all the parts. Having a shop press the new/used steering knuckle with a new bearing. installing it and a new strut rod put in. also bushings are coming in tomorrow from twosrus.. This will all be done probably friday. since i'm gone tomorrow @ a funeral in palmdale. Hopefully with all this my caster won't be completely wrong. and require me to buy adjustable rods.

i hope mixxer would be pleased with this xDD

countyboy3188 · 11-04-2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_Dorman

Alex! E30's are awesome cars. So much fun. If you want help with the timing belt and water pump give me a call. It's not too hard on those cars (yay FR cars

).

Sorry Ren and I haven't been on much. Were a little too busy working on cars so we have no time to talk about the

______________

On a different note...I've been thinking about getting this over the GS430. Thoughts?

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u...i/DSC_0764.jpg

Dang that is sexy! is it a Is250 or 350?
I would say get it I love those cars. I personally wish i could afford an IsF

Mark_Dorman · 11-04-2009, 10:29 PM

If I were as baller as Ji I could get an IS-F!

I'm looking at the IS350 because it's nice and easy to live with. The debate is between the GS430 and IS350. The IS is a lot more fuel efficient but smaller. The GS has more room and is a little less sporty. With the GS I would end up spending more on the GS in parts but it's cheaper up front. Maybe I need to have you guys vote

honda_bar · 11-05-2009, 02:45 AM

Gs450H 0-60 in 5.5, somewhat fuel efficient and only 55k bucks

Had a long night ladies and gents... Went to go see my background investigator but just before I found out that they were going to check for CVC violations

So I rigged my front plate back on and had to leave the tint of course. They yelled at us (~20 of us had violations) and wondered if I was a rockstar that I needed tint

I ended up getting some CHP homework, a ticket and told that IF we actually make it, it won't be until 2011

So now, I have to figure out what to do with my life until then....Hopefully something car related

2011=1997 black NSX!?

o6spdracer · 11-05-2009, 03:29 AM

Damn Colin sorry man!

Dorman, don't get the IS350. I remember test driving that car and it made me car sick when I drove it. Well first, my roommate drove and I got sick within 20seconds. Then I drove and made myself more sick! It handled great, but the automatic trans kicked like a mule! The IS is definitely sportier, but a supercharged GS430 can be sporty too.

And whats this about being a baller...I think Mix takes the cake on baller status!

Deni I think Mix will be happy! Good luck!

honda_bar · 11-05-2009, 03:57 AM

It's all good Ji, I'm less then a month away from being topped out at costco. It's brainless work, but the economy sucks and I'm thankful (especially since in 2 months, they are laying off 30 people) So now I'm on a journey to find a job that I love and keep making that G money

datguydeni · 11-05-2009, 09:31 AM

doesn't costco have really good benefits?

Mark_Dorman · 11-05-2009, 11:21 AM

^Deni...go read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kyasaki.

That's true Ji...you and your crazy supercharger

. The other thing I was thinking about last night was for that kind of money I could get an E46 M3 which I've always wanted. However I'm sure logic will win out and the GS430 will be my next car/toy

Hey Colin...sorry to hear about the tint thing. You should've called me when youy found out. I could have removed it for ya. Sounds like we'll be doing a V6 swap for Colin soon

masagsxr · 11-05-2009, 12:45 PM

I'd get the IS350 just so that we have variety in the group of diff Lexus' vehicles heheheee

What's up ya'll??? What did i miss?

Mark_Dorman · 11-05-2009, 12:47 PM

^Sadly that was a small part of my though about getting it.

How was your trip Mix?

Hey Ji...why did the IS350 make you car sick? Was it the suspension?

o6spdracer · 11-05-2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by honda_bar

It's all good Ji, I'm less then a month away from being topped out at costco. It's brainless work, but the economy sucks and I'm thankful (especially since in 2 months, they are laying off 30 people) So now I'm on a journey to find a job that I love and keep making that G money

I just read an article that Costco is recruiting again. The unemployment percentage for full time positions is the 'lowest' its been in 10months. Tell me what job you get making G money. I want some of that too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_Dorman

^Deni...go read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kyasaki.

That's true Ji...you and your crazy supercharger

. The other thing I was thinking about last night was for that kind of money I could get an E46 M3 which I've always wanted. However I'm sure logic will win out and the GS430 will be my next car/toy

Hey Colin...sorry to hear about the tint thing. You should've called me when youy found out. I could have removed it for ya. Sounds like we'll be doing a V6 swap for Colin soon

Man, that Rod Millen Supercharged GS430 was sick! SICK!!! I still prefer the GS430 over the M3.

Quote:

Originally Posted by masagsxr

I'd get the IS350 just so that we have variety in the group of diff Lexus' vehicles heheheee

What's up ya'll??? What did i miss?

Welcome Back Mix! You didn't miss much. There has only been 3 pages of stuff since you left! I think you are the life of the party. haha...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_Dorman

^Sadly that was a small part of my though about getting it.

How was your trip Mix?

Hey Ji...why did the IS350 make you car sick? Was it the suspension?

The automatic transmission. You felt every single shift in that car. The suspension was fine, like I said, the car handled well. Just bucked like crazy every shift. We test drove the IS350 with all the bells and whistles. The dealer said you feel the shifts more with the sports package.

11-04-2009, 07:35 PM	#8530 (permalink)
datguydeni Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,071 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i prefer the gs as well xD just something about it. makes it feel more VIP. mmm just giving a followup. i've sourced all the parts. Having a shop press the new/used steering knuckle with a new bearing. installing it and a new strut rod put in. also bushings are coming in tomorrow from twosrus.. This will all be done probably friday. since i'm gone tomorrow @ a funeral in palmdale. Hopefully with all this my caster won't be completely wrong. and require me to buy adjustable rods. i hope mixxer would be pleased with this xDD Last edited by datguydeni; 11-04-2009 at 07:51 PM.

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11-03-2009, 11:49 AM	#8521 (permalink)
mr.asian.m2 SoCal/houston's mr2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	yay!!!! got the car to idle right. better then before.. but, i still have a small amount of oil leak still. it might also be left over over from the day before. not sure yet....d well alex..hope you got better luck this time and get that 2 fire up. mark and reni.....V6 going to fire up!!!!!

11-03-2009, 07:32 PM	#8522 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,315 Thanks: 37 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	We'll have to do it again, like tonight! lol good job frankie

11-04-2009, 11:13 AM	#8524 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,315 Thanks: 37 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	looks like fun

11-04-2009, 03:05 PM	#8525 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman And the V6 swap continues Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (19/100% )	Alex! E30's are awesome cars. So much fun. If you want help with the timing belt and water pump give me a call. It's not too hard on those cars (yay FR cars ). Sorry Ren and I haven't been on much. Were a little too busy working on cars so we have no time to talk about the ______________ On a different note...I've been thinking about getting this over the GS430. Thoughts?

11-04-2009, 03:30 PM	#8526 (permalink)
Cjung MR2 Under construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 789 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	why are u so balla?

11-04-2009, 05:43 PM	#8527 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman And the V6 swap continues Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (19/100% )	Cause I think outside the box

11-04-2009, 05:59 PM	#8528 (permalink)
David Take a picture trick! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 1,301 Thanks: 111 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Do et!

11-04-2009, 06:46 PM	#8529 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,734 Thanks: 1 Thanked 96 Times in 91 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	NO! And before you ask why...b/c I said so! duhhh I prefer the GS (and not just because I have one).

11-04-2009, 10:29 PM	#8532 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman And the V6 swap continues Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (19/100% )	If I were as baller as Ji I could get an IS-F! I'm looking at the IS350 because it's nice and easy to live with. The debate is between the GS430 and IS350. The IS is a lot more fuel efficient but smaller. The GS has more room and is a little less sporty. With the GS I would end up spending more on the GS in parts but it's cheaper up front. Maybe I need to have you guys vote

11-05-2009, 02:45 AM	#8533 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,315 Thanks: 37 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Gs450H 0-60 in 5.5, somewhat fuel efficient and only 55k bucks Had a long night ladies and gents... Went to go see my background investigator but just before I found out that they were going to check for CVC violations So I rigged my front plate back on and had to leave the tint of course. They yelled at us (~20 of us had violations) and wondered if I was a rockstar that I needed tint I ended up getting some CHP homework, a ticket and told that IF we actually make it, it won't be until 2011 So now, I have to figure out what to do with my life until then....Hopefully something car related 2011=1997 black NSX!?

11-05-2009, 03:29 AM	#8534 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,734 Thanks: 1 Thanked 96 Times in 91 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Damn Colin sorry man! Dorman, don't get the IS350. I remember test driving that car and it made me car sick when I drove it. Well first, my roommate drove and I got sick within 20seconds. Then I drove and made myself more sick! It handled great, but the automatic trans kicked like a mule! The IS is definitely sportier, but a supercharged GS430 can be sporty too. And whats this about being a baller...I think Mix takes the cake on baller status! Deni I think Mix will be happy! Good luck!

11-05-2009, 03:57 AM	#8535 (permalink)
honda_bar aka Hardtop Colin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,315 Thanks: 37 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	It's all good Ji, I'm less then a month away from being topped out at costco. It's brainless work, but the economy sucks and I'm thankful (especially since in 2 months, they are laying off 30 people) So now I'm on a journey to find a job that I love and keep making that G money

11-05-2009, 09:31 AM	#8536 (permalink)
datguydeni Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,071 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	doesn't costco have really good benefits?

11-05-2009, 11:21 AM	#8537 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman And the V6 swap continues Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (19/100% )	^Deni...go read Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kyasaki. That's true Ji...you and your crazy supercharger . The other thing I was thinking about last night was for that kind of money I could get an E46 M3 which I've always wanted. However I'm sure logic will win out and the GS430 will be my next car/toy Hey Colin...sorry to hear about the tint thing. You should've called me when youy found out. I could have removed it for ya. Sounds like we'll be doing a V6 swap for Colin soon

11-05-2009, 12:45 PM	#8538 (permalink)
masagsxr Cage Fighter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 3,242 Thanks: 1 Thanked 76 Times in 76 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I'd get the IS350 just so that we have variety in the group of diff Lexus' vehicles heheheee What's up ya'll??? What did i miss?

11-05-2009, 12:47 PM	#8539 (permalink)
Mark_Dorman And the V6 swap continues Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 4,134 Thanks: 75 Thanked 72 Times in 68 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (19/100% )	^Sadly that was a small part of my though about getting it. How was your trip Mix? Hey Ji...why did the IS350 make you car sick? Was it the suspension?