*knock knock knock* kev? viv? shark? anyone alive?

[blakjak20]

88 528e Auto 148k and Still Climbing
Finished Projects: Pioneer DEH-P860MP, 2 Sets MB Quart Premium Components w/ X-Overs, Directed 500W 4-Channel Amp pushing all speakers.

[bobbo6]

Grnshrk lives, been lurking.

You guys appear to know each other quite well, perhaps all from the Sac area?

I "know" many of the guys on the 6er board, but only a precious few have I actually met...

Wake up everybody!!!
Cheers, Bob

[@ Viv]

A couple of us have met at least once.

Hey Bob, chatted w/Wynn & Patti at the annual mtg on Sat. night. Patti told me about checking out a truck for you. How'd that work out?
Viv
Sacramento, CA
2003 530i Steel Blue Metallic /Gray leather
AT/PP/SP/CWP/Xenon/Folding Rear Seats/Ultimate Cup Holders/Stongard Headlamp Covers/Stealth rear signal bulbs/50% tint/Saab trunk lid handle/BMWCCA Member/With a Pink Panther on the mirror/E34('91 525i) retired

[bobbo6]

Literally 2 years ago, I had Wynn check out a Dakota for me up in... forget what city it was. Anyway, couldn't find what I wanted down here (V6 with a 5 speed), came up with one that filled the bill. So I had Wynn do the inspection for me, had a great time, told me that I should buy it and that I owed him a beer. Well, still have the truck and still owe him that beer!

On another note, many of the 6er bunch will be meeting in Palm Springs in a couple of weeks, so I'll be hooking up with those 2 once again. Looking forward to having a great time!

Thanks for asking ;-}
Cheers, Bob

[@ Viv]

Wynn told me about the up-and-coming trip. Sounds like fun, but lots of work for the coordinators. Weather should be nice.
Viv
Sacramento, CA
2003 530i Steel Blue Metallic /Gray leather
AT/PP/SP/CWP/Xenon/Folding Rear Seats/Ultimate Cup Holders/Stongard Headlamp Covers/Stealth rear signal bulbs/50% tint/Saab trunk lid handle/BMWCCA Member/With a Pink Panther on the mirror/E34('91 525i) retired

[blakjak20]

I was thinking of hitting up socal during Spring break, good way to get out of norcal and to visit some friends I haven't seen in a while.
But bah this timing belt bzness!!! Ahhhhhhh, I was quoted for 3 hours of labor which = 270 bucks. I think I'll be able to do this one alone, although it'll take a good 3-5 hours as I'll be doing the belt, water pump, tensioner, etc. Might as well, they're all in the same area. My parents want me to get it done at a shop though.
My current belt was installed on 7/31 of 2000 roughly 26,000 miles ago. BMW says they should be replaced every 4 years or 50,000 miles. The guys on the e28 board said I should do it soon... This is what I get for having an oldy, but she's definitely a goody :)
How's Sac been treating you Viv? Your son should be getting his acceptance letters soon!!! =D
Now.... Where's KEV!?
Have fun on your trip GrnSharko!

-ian

88 528e Auto 148k and Still Climbing
Finished Projects: Pioneer DEH-P860MP, 2 Sets MB Quart Premium Components w/ X-Overs, Directed 500W 4-Channel Amp pushing all speakers.

[@ Viv]

they pay for it ;-)

Son just got a "conditional acceptance" letter from Cal Poly. He needs to fill out some more forms, provide a transcript once he's graduated and he's in! We're going to visit the school over Spring break so he can check it out. He's still not 100% sure he wants to go there. We'll see how the visit goes.
Viv
Sacramento, CA
2003 530i Steel Blue Metallic /Gray leather
AT/PP/SP/CWP/Xenon/Folding Rear Seats/Ultimate Cup Holders/Stongard Headlamp Covers/Stealth rear signal bulbs/50% tint/Saab trunk lid handle/BMWCCA Member/With a Pink Panther on the mirror/E34('91 525i) retired

[blakjak20]

shop, but still...
If I'm capable of DIY'ing I'd like to. Not just saves money, teaches me about the car as well! :)
The UCs should be sending out letters VERY soon as well. Oops, I forgot It's all online now... My how things have changed in the last 4 years.
Once again I must spend the day at the library. It just so happens to be another beautiful day too.
Off I go ;[

88 528e Auto 148k and Still Climbing
Finished Projects: Pioneer DEH-P860MP, 2 Sets MB Quart Premium Components w/ X-Overs, Directed 500W 4-Channel Amp pushing all speakers.

[bobbo6]

Well, 11 days, but who's counting...

May even stay an extra day and come back on Monday. There is a lengthy drive planned for Sunday, and then I would have to hoof it back to the bay area, all in one day! I may like to drive the green shark, but that's a lotta time in the saddle :( Plus it would be much more relaxing to do the Monday thing than push it back on Sunday, dealing with about a million other people thru Pacheco pass...

Hope you can break away too Ian!
Cheers, Bob