carl

if you havent figured it out yet, which im sure you have , armond has an agenda here. thats all ill say.

Agenda? or obsessions? LOL

Two of mi friends have dealt with Steve and they both think he went the extra mile - especially when he did not have to. Steve, you may not think so, but little things count a lot!

steve also sponsors events and has a huge presence on this board. i don't see armonds super dealer friends helping out the community.

the first or second transaction is always difficult because you have to explain and educate them about parts. It's smooth sailing after that for me. I call them up,give them a part number by phone while i'm in my underwear. They call me when the part arrives which is 1-3 days if it's stock,7-10 days form Germany. They are open on Saturdays as well and I pay when I pick up. Either way, I dont get dinged for freight.

you still pay freight whether its a separate line item or not. you think dealers get there parts shipped from bmw for free? .

good for you. Like I said. I dont get charged shipping. Maybe dealers get freight allowed what it's dropped shipped I dont know. My dealer gets me excellent prices and service at a fair/decent price. NO SHIPPING CHARGES

i guess i know how parts departments stay open now. enjoy paying too much for parts.

the first or second transaction is always difficult because you have to explain and educate them about parts. It's smooth sailing after that for me. I call them up,give them a part number by phone while i'm in my underwear. They call me when the part arrives which is 1-3 days if it's stock,7-10 days form Germany. They are open on Saturdays as well and I pay when I pick up. Either way, I dont get dinged for freight.

you have to pay sales tax when you buy parts at a dealership in California. what is the sales tax rate in marin county now?

EVERY time i have bought parts from a dealership (usually an emergency) in Sac, either Niello or Roseville, i can't believe their parts departments stay in business. compared to the prices i get from fap99 or blunt, they aren't even in the same ballpark.

i just bought a factory e30 windshield and seal from blunt and paid over $100 less than the price i got from the dealer, even with the dealer's bmwcca "discount".

hey rob, it's carl from the raleys parking lot.

shoot me an email when you get a chance. your car looks great!

carl DOT jensen AT sbcglobal DOT net

where the heck are you buying your parts from? please don't say the dealer.

doing a quick check at fap99.com i see a radiator for 300, water pump for 100, expansion tank for 70. you should have been able to buy all the parts from an online supplier like fap99 or blunt for half of what you paid. don't let the dealership rip you off!

I priced out a set of these with Blunt before I sold my 02 and they were $190 a piece brand new.

Meet at Brookfields at 7:00

11135 Folsom Blvd ( Rancho Cordova- Near Sunrise) Off Hwy 50

We will give out Route directions at the restaurant.

We have come up with a different route that we will take off Hwy 50.

Sly Park/ Morman Imagrint Trail NF5 / Silver Fork NF7

Pack Saddle Pass Rd 71/ comes out at Hwy 50

We will have lunch at the Strawberry Lodge.

Sounds like we have 5 cars.

Feel free to Join us- Will be a great drive.

sounds great guys. looking forward to it .. see you in the am

so no one in northern california has ever gotten their 2002 repainted? guess i'll go elsewhere....

i wouldn't use a 2 poster for storing cars underneath, as the suspension on the car on the lift will be drooping and unsupported, which can't be good for the long term health of the car. for most 2 post lifts you also need very high ceilings, higher that what you would need for most 4 posters.

The paint on my 7 year old restoration is starting to check badly under the clearcoat, mostly on the roof and doors, but the rest of the car is sure to follow. Any recommendations in northern california? the car is malaga, and will likely need to be sanded down to primer because the base is failing. I am in no hurry, so I would prefer it if someone could do the work on the side for less $$. Looking for someone who has painted 02s before. Thanks.

I can't make it tonight, but will be around the rest of the weekend

Cool. I live on Teneighth Way over by Vic's ice cream and the coffee shop. I'll email you my number. Give me a call this weekend if you get a chance.

What part of town do you live in? That looks like Land Park or Curtis Park. You might be real close to me.

yep, get a long flathead and pry gently just behind the face of the flange. they will pop right out

watch out, blunt is seriously fast in a kart

If you hear back and want to to take a look, let me know. I think I know the area where the pictures are from and it isn't far from my office.

I work in Rocklin and could check it our for you if you want

check out www.pegasusautoracing.com

they sell lots of neat auto racing stuff, including tons of an fittings and braided line

i guess it's been while since the last Sacramento Breakfast. But there is ususally 10 to 15 people there. Ok some of them are nto from Sacramento.

Barry, when was the last time you talked to Frank? He would probably go if some one tels him to.

steve k.

Frank and Dang are planning on going. I'm getting married the week after the show so I won't be attending. Drive safe!

Could you check your PMs over at s14.net and let me know about that crank and rods that you contacted me about? Thanks.

Carl

what are the details on your suspension matt?