[jtodd_fl]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Getting a Honda service while being a Patel is fun.

The SA comes into the waiting room, and proclaims "Mr. Patel, your car is ready". Instantly, 3-5 Patel's stand up, walk towards the SA, and see that it's not their car. On the return trip back to their seats, they strategically refill their foam coffee cups, and grab a few sugar cookies.

A few moments later, the owner of the car emerges from the bathroom, and claims his vehicle...not before refilling his coffee cup of course.

So great... I imagine it like this...

SA: *Walks into room* Mr Patel?
14 Patels stand up.
SA: It's a Civic
only one (the rich one) sits down
SA: Has a Hindu god statue on the dash
only 2 sit down
SA: Modded
no one sits down
SA: Silver
still, no one sits down
SA: *says fuck it and reads plate number*

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by Aatish

Getting a Honda service while being a Patel is fun.

The SA comes into the waiting room, and proclaims "Mr. Patel, your car is ready". Instantly, 3-5 Patel's stand up, walk towards the SA, and see that it's not their car. On the return trip back to their seats, they strategically refill their foam coffee cups, and grab a few sugar cookies.

A few moments later, the owner of the car emerges from the bathroom, and claims his vehicle...not before refilling his coffee cup of course.

Do Indians like Hondas or something?

[Verbiage]

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

So great... I imagine it like this...

SA: *Walks into room* Mr Patel?
14 Patels stand up.
SA: It's a Civic
only one (the rich one) sits down
SA: Has a Hindu god statue on the dash
only 2 sit down
SA: Modded
no one sits down
SA: Silver
still, no one sits down
SA: *says fuck it and reads plate number*

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

So great... I imagine it like this...

SA: *Walks into room* Mr Patel?
14 Patels stand up.
SA: It's a Civic
only one (the rich one) sits down
SA: Has a Hindu god statue on the dash
only 2 sit down
SA: Modded
no one sits down
SA: Silver
still, no one sits down
SA: *says fuck it and reads plate number*

"Realizes that license plate is vanity plate of child's name. Quits job"

[Aatish]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

Do Indians like Hondas or something?

You could say that lol

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

I think the E36 has more rust issues if anything.

Here's a pic of one of the RTABs.

My gawd. How did you get that thing off?

[bimmette]

Originally Posted by Mywifes335

My gawd. How did you get that thing off?

Amanda's pic didn't help?

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by bimmette

Amanda's pic didn't help?

Nope. I'd have to be watching her on TV.

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by Mywifes335

My gawd. How did you get that thing off?

So the piece of metal/rubber that's bent up around the 10 o'clock area used to be flat and around the whole bushing. It sat flush with the trailing arm. I decided not to purchase BMW's $600 RTAB removal tool and used a ball joint press instead. But for the ball joint tool to work, I had to get rid of that lip on the bushing. Since the metal part of the bushing is aluminum, I got an air hammer, threw a chisel on there and started cutting away. Once I got most of the lip removed/bent up, the ball joint tool could work. But since the bushings were still original and aluminum swells when it corrodes, I struggled pushing it out. If my buddy wasn't lending a hand, there's no way I could have finished it in a day. It was such a bitch. If I ever have to do it again, I'm going with the poly ones that just pop in.

[rohitsja]

Originally Posted by Aatish

You could say that lol

And Toyota's, don't forget.

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by rohitsja

And Toyota's, don't forget.

Specifically Camrys, Corollas and Sienna's.

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

So the piece of metal/rubber that's bent up around the 10 o'clock area used to be flat and around the whole bushing. It sat flush with the trailing arm. I decided not to purchase BMW's $600 RTAB removal tool and used a ball joint press instead. But for the ball joint tool to work, I had to get rid of that lip on the bushing. Since the metal part of the bushing is aluminum, I got an air hammer, threw a chisel on there and started cutting away. Once I got most of the lip removed/bent up, the ball joint tool could work. But since the bushings were still original and aluminum swells when it corrodes, I struggled pushing it out. If my buddy wasn't lending a hand, there's no way I could have finished it in a day. It was such a bitch. If I ever have to do it again, I'm going with the poly ones that just pop in.

Jezzus.... Mad respect. I think my buddy sends it out to get done.

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Jezzus.... Mad respect. I think my buddy sends it out to get done.

Yeah, it's not a fun job.

Looking back at all my pictures, I should really start a build thread.

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

Yeah, it's not a fun job.

Looking back at all my pictures, I should really start a build thread.

Definitely!

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

I'm having a hard time deciding if I should add an E92 M3/C6 Z06 to the stable or buy another house. #firstworldproblems

I bet there are a "few" mustangs you could pick up on the cheap. Steering mods are extra. . .

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

I bet there are a "few" mustangs you could pick up on the cheap. Steering mods are extra. . .

You might laugh but I considered it! The 03-04 Cobra was one of my favorite cars back in the day (before I knew I liked going fast around turns).

[RJ_]

Build threads make the car world go round. It inspires the rest of us to "one day" do the same.

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by RJ_

Build threads make the car world go round. It inspires the rest of us to "one day" do the same.

Done. I will start working on one.

[ASBSECU E93]

Originally Posted by silvergray545

I could get about 340rwhp if I decide to install cams and a CSL airbox. But all of that would cost around $5k. I'd just supercharge it at that point.

You do realize I'm no stranger to that list, right? I've done or thoroughly inspected every item you mentioned on my E46 since they share the same issues. Side note, replacing the RTABs was the biggest bitch ever. My car had the old style where you had to remove the lip first. It was awful. That's a job I'd happily pay someone to do. Let me see if I have a photo of the aftermath of the RTABs.

Throw a Harrop on her - you're welcome

[F30lolz]

Originally Posted by Verbiage

Is this the cute one with the blonde hair, the Hispanic girl?

Yeah. She's all down in the dumps about leaving her bf as she moves into her new apartment today, telling me it's a few blocks from our office building. I was actually impressed that all MY 16's come with sports seats and nice touches my 13 didn't have lol. Then she tells me that she likes me better than this other girl who sits behind her and asking me to get her chips form the kitchen? I asked her, what do I get? Her response? Anything I want

[Mywifes335]

Originally Posted by F30lolz

Yeah. She's all down in the dumps about leaving her bf as she moves into her new apartment today, telling me it's a few blocks from our office building. I was actually impressed that all MY 16's come with sports seats and nice touches my 13 didn't have lol. Then she tells me that she likes me better than this other girl who sits behind her and asking me to get her chips form the kitchen? I asked her, what do I get? Her response? Anything I want

Keep feeding her butt chips... She'll be doublewide in no time. Then you'll be stuck with her.

[silvergray545]

Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

Throw a Harrop on her - you're welcome

Hahaha I'm trying to stay N/A!

You know what makes it worse? A set of cams just popped up for sale on the boards. It's taking every ounce of strength in me to not log into my PayPal account right now.