NorCal (Bay Area) OFF-TOPIC Chat Thread

[Clipdat]

I'm not a really a big BMW guy, but I would eventually love to own a E36 M3

[Clipdat]

I will obtain one with my imaginary loaded checking account and store it in my imaginary three car garage in my imaginary house.

Originally Posted by baorz

Get one before they all end up as drift missiles. Them along with everything else from the 90's are increasing in price.

[Clipdat]

I just got a six pack of Ballast Point Sculpin IPA AND a six pack of Ballast Point Even Keel Session IPA from @SCNA86 in exchange for my OEM whiteout fender garnishes. Best. Wednesday. Ever.

I had only asked for a six pack of whatever IPA was on sale and he doubled it up with some premium $10+ six packs, and also rolled out to Alameda to pick them up. I love our NorCal 86 community!

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I'm not a really a big BMW guy, but I would eventually love to own a E36 M3

For me, if I were to ever get a BMW, it would have to be the E30 M3, preferably without a sunroof (not even sure if they made it without a sunroof).

Something like this (color and BBS RS wheels maybe an in or two smaller), but no gurney flap (or just a lot smaller).



I know they're as slow as the twins, but I think they're one of the best looking BMWs (I prefer Euro cars being boxy).

[Clipdat]

Nice choice. Those BBS wheels really look right at home on BMWs, don't they?

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

For me, if I were to ever get a BMW, it would have to be the E30 M3,

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Nice choice. Those BBS wheels really look right at home on BMWs, don't they?

Only way I'd ever own BBS RS wheels. Either on an E30 or an MK2 GTI

[Clipdat]

Why is the sidewall so thick though? Looks like a family sedan. Needs less tire.

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Only way I'd ever own BBS RS wheels. Either on an E30 or an MK2 GTI

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Why is the sidewall so thick though? Looks like a family sedan. Needs less tire.

I find it odd looking if the RS wheels are larger diameter. That design, imo, can't be larger than 15" or 16". Anything larger, I'd switch to a different type of mesh wheels, like BBS LM or Work VS-XX. Those look better from 17" and up (wouldn't get those smaller than 17s).

[PMok]

I love the look of some mesh wheels, but after having to clean a set of them thoroughly... I'm happy to just admire them on others' cars.

[driggity]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I'm not a really a big BMW guy, but I would eventually love to own a E36 M3

I considered getting an E36 M3 and hanging onto my Jeep instead of getting my FR-S but decided to just get go with a single newer car especially since I didn't use the Jeep for what it was designed for.

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

For me, if I were to ever get a BMW, it would have to be the E30 M3, preferably without a sunroof (not even sure if they made it without a sunroof).

I love the E30 M3 but they've gotten ridiculous in terms of price. I'd much rather have a modified E30 325is for a lot less money or if I had to have an M-car an E28 M5. If I had the place to work on it I'd be more likely to go with a 75 or older BMW to avoid smog regulations.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by PMok

I love the look of some mesh wheels, but after having to clean a set of them thoroughly... I'm happy to just admire them on others' cars.

Yup, remember, I had two sets of mesh wheels on my previous Yaris.

I had to somewhat restore the Work VS-XX when I got them.

This was after 3 washes.





After detailing it (multiple passes with a clay bar, polishing it, and waxing it).








Having to do that on all four wheels, iirc, it took me 5 hours. Cleaning them weekly sucked as well. lol. Also why I'm hesitant to ever get multipiece wheels again as well since after drying the wheels as best as I could, water would magically come out of the wheel bolts as I drove (-_-)

[overlookedx]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I just got a six pack of Ballast Point Sculpin IPA AND a six pack of Ballast Point Even Keel Session IPA from @SCNA86 in exchange for my OEM whiteout fender garnishes. Best. Wednesday. Ever.

I had only asked for a six pack of whatever IPA was on sale and he doubled it up with some premium $10+ six packs, and also rolled out to Alameda to pick them up. I love our NorCal 86 community!

I've always wanted to try the Grapefruit Sculpin IPA from Ballast Point. How is the regular IPA? I think they have a few other flavors too.

[Clipdat]

The GF Sculpin is amazing. I prefer it in bottles, as the canned version seems like too much grapefruit, but maybe it just varies batch to batch.

The regular Sculpin is great. Tons of tropical flavors, very floral, various stonefruit, apricot, MANGO, very nice.

If you ever see it, pick up the Mango Even Keel, probably the best summer beer ever.

Originally Posted by overlookedx

I've always wanted to try the Grapefruit Sculpin IPA from Ballast Point. How is the regular IPA? I think they have a few other flavors too.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

The regular Sculpin is great. Tons of tropical flavors, very floral, various stonefruit, apricot, MANGO, very nice.

Dang you're one of the guys who can call out distinct flavors in beer? Kudos.