THE Bay Area Chat Thread (Part Trois)
USDM UA5 A-Spec
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Anyone ever used mobile rim repair like this guy? http://www.rimrescue.com/...
I am looking into it if price is manageable + I can't lose car for a day. Thanks.
I am looking into it if price is manageable + I can't lose car for a day. Thanks.
Mr. 2tone
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From: Pleasanton, CA
Mr. 2tone
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From: Pleasanton, CA
bye Acura, hello Toyota
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pretty decent/good condition...both are covered up coz of the fog i guess...
LOL
OH SH*T!! f**kin thieves 
sorry to hear about that Dennis...damn
LOLL look what raffy found on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...sQ5fLiterature
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...sQ5fLiterature
OH SH*T!! f**kin thieves sorry to hear about that Dennis...damn
Da HoNu
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so sorry to hear dennis. and it happend right in front of your house too. crazy. how'd they even get a jack under the car?
its time you invest in an alarm with proximity sensor and tilt sensor like i have. $25 add-on pieces for the alarm make it that much better.
its time you invest in an alarm with proximity sensor and tilt sensor like i have. $25 add-on pieces for the alarm make it that much better.
Mr. 2tone
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From: Pleasanton, CA
O WTF...that hekka sux...but like vimal said...how did they get the jack under? dont u just slam ur car when u park anyways?
n yea getting those xtra add-ons for the car is definitely a plus...
dude that hekka sux
n yea getting those xtra add-ons for the car is definitely a plus...
dude that hekka sux
Sorry to hear that this happened Dennis. Did it have wheel locks? It might be a good idea to take Vimal's suggestion and get some improved security for your car. 
Let me know if you want to call off the detail, I would totally understand.
Let me know if you want to call off the detail, I would totally understand.
Last edited by Denzil; Feb 17, 2010 at 01:35 PM.
i dont think those lugs will work on other rims. i dont think they're big enough to firmly hold the rim.
even the generic ebay/muteki type lug nuts arent that great because they have a very typical "lock" and they're so cheap that anyone can buy a set of lugs and use that very key on any other lugs of the same brand.
the best bet is to buy some more expensive lugs that have a single lock like volk/rays 7 sided nut or like works lock that has a non uniform groving on the locking nut so the key will only fit one way, the ebay type, no matter which way you rotate the key, it'll fit over the lug. but even these expensive lugs wont keep them away. it'll just slow them down.
best bet imo is a 2way alarm with SST (1mile range) and 3 must have add ons... backup battery (incase they kill the power to your car somehow), proximity sensor(so when someone gets close to the car, it lets off a warning sound, this can get annoying too though), and the tilt sensor (there's a little hack i heard about if you simple cut one of the wires on the tilt sensor, it makes it extra sensitive)
ive tested the tilt sensor, i can only lift the car maybe 3-4 inches before it triggers the full alarm. and i havent even done the hack yet. 3-4 inches is nowhere near high enough to get the wheels off, especially on dropped cars.
even the generic ebay/muteki type lug nuts arent that great because they have a very typical "lock" and they're so cheap that anyone can buy a set of lugs and use that very key on any other lugs of the same brand.
the best bet is to buy some more expensive lugs that have a single lock like volk/rays 7 sided nut or like works lock that has a non uniform groving on the locking nut so the key will only fit one way, the ebay type, no matter which way you rotate the key, it'll fit over the lug. but even these expensive lugs wont keep them away. it'll just slow them down.
best bet imo is a 2way alarm with SST (1mile range) and 3 must have add ons... backup battery (incase they kill the power to your car somehow), proximity sensor(so when someone gets close to the car, it lets off a warning sound, this can get annoying too though), and the tilt sensor (there's a little hack i heard about if you simple cut one of the wires on the tilt sensor, it makes it extra sensitive)
ive tested the tilt sensor, i can only lift the car maybe 3-4 inches before it triggers the full alarm. and i havent even done the hack yet. 3-4 inches is nowhere near high enough to get the wheels off, especially on dropped cars.
now that i think about it, they must have used the scissor jack to lift the car from the back end since the backs are always higher. took the rears off and then put that spare tires under the frame on the side and moved the jack to the front to get access to the front jack points.
Lots of JDM parts on my
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I never lay the car out when I park. Just brings more attention to it.
Looks like a Honda Jack. They used it on the drivers side first and picked up the whole side. Then, sat it on a spare tire. Jacked the other side up and left the Jack.
Looks like a Honda Jack. They used it on the drivers side first and picked up the whole side. Then, sat it on a spare tire. Jacked the other side up and left the Jack.
I pimp an Audi A4.
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From: the bay
what you guys think about this show?
first time i seen them do a 'pre-screening'
first time i seen them do a 'pre-screening'
SPOCOM NORCAL - May 1st 2010 - PLEASE READ FOR SCREENING INFO!!
For the first time ever, SpoCom USA is coming to Northern California.
For those of you who aren't familiar with SpoCom, they've been holding awesome shows at the Long Beach Convention Center for the past 3 years. Visit their website to get a better idea of what past shows have been like and check out the high quality of cars that are always displayed: www.SpoComUSA.com
SpoCom San Mateo 2010 will be on:
Saturday May 1st, 3PM-10PM.
Roll In TBD on Saturday Morning.
San Mateo Convention Center.
Details and event fliers and info to be released soon.
For those interested in showing, all cars must pass a pre-screening as we are looking for only the best of the best show cars.
If you have just an intake, exhaust, wheels, and bodykit, consider yourself borderline. SpoCom is looking for cars that are done tastefully from the ground up and unique modifications that will show a "wow factor" There will be 1st 2nd and 3rd in each Make Category and that's it. Winning at SpoCom means something.
Spaces are also very limited. We are only taking the very best cars from Northern California.
Show registration is $55 per car. However each of the following Event Hosts will be paying $15 for your registration when you attend their Pre-Screening Event - So you only pay $40 to show your car at SpoCom San Mateo when you are approved to register.
There are 3 Pre-Screening events you can attend around the bay to be approved for registration (Each one for a specific region):
Sunday March 14th from 1pm-4pm
San Francisco/Peninsula/Westbay Event Location:
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
2204 Bridgepointe Pkwy
San Mateo, CA 94404
The Pre-Screening will be held in front of Red Robin's across from Bed Bath & Beyond.
Host Contacts:
Limitless Motorsports
1049 San Mateo ave
San Bruno, Ca 94066
Contact: Shane 650-740-3840
MachIII
1507 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Contact: Kris 415-594-0030
****
Sunday March 21st from 1pm-4pm
SouthBay Event Location:
Wheeldude
4396 Enterprise Place Suite F
Fremont, CA 94538
Host Contacts:
WheelDude.com
4396 Enterprise Place Suite F
Fremont, CA 94538
Contact: Zoeb 510.304.7554
SpeedElement
4564 Enterprise Street
Fremont, CA 94538
Contact: Devin 510.226.8822
****
Sunday April 4th from 1pm-4pm
Eastbay Event Location:
N1 Concepts
2505 Amaral Court
Hayward, CA 94544
Host Contact:
N1 Concepts
2505 Amaral Court
Hayward, CA 94544
Contact: Collin 510-487-8889
****
Models will be provided by TunerPlayground.com at each event. Photographers will be on-site for shoots of your car to be used for consideration. But be sure to bring your cameras as well.
All cars will be considered from JDM, to Euros, to Exotics.
Specific Pre-Screening Event Flyers will be posted soon.
If you have any questions feel free to post here or PM me.
Thanks,
Zoeb
For the first time ever, SpoCom USA is coming to Northern California.
For those of you who aren't familiar with SpoCom, they've been holding awesome shows at the Long Beach Convention Center for the past 3 years. Visit their website to get a better idea of what past shows have been like and check out the high quality of cars that are always displayed: www.SpoComUSA.com
SpoCom San Mateo 2010 will be on:
Saturday May 1st, 3PM-10PM.
Roll In TBD on Saturday Morning.
San Mateo Convention Center.
Details and event fliers and info to be released soon.
For those interested in showing, all cars must pass a pre-screening as we are looking for only the best of the best show cars.
If you have just an intake, exhaust, wheels, and bodykit, consider yourself borderline. SpoCom is looking for cars that are done tastefully from the ground up and unique modifications that will show a "wow factor" There will be 1st 2nd and 3rd in each Make Category and that's it. Winning at SpoCom means something.
Spaces are also very limited. We are only taking the very best cars from Northern California.
Show registration is $55 per car. However each of the following Event Hosts will be paying $15 for your registration when you attend their Pre-Screening Event - So you only pay $40 to show your car at SpoCom San Mateo when you are approved to register.
There are 3 Pre-Screening events you can attend around the bay to be approved for registration (Each one for a specific region):
Sunday March 14th from 1pm-4pm
San Francisco/Peninsula/Westbay Event Location:
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
2204 Bridgepointe Pkwy
San Mateo, CA 94404
The Pre-Screening will be held in front of Red Robin's across from Bed Bath & Beyond.
Host Contacts:
Limitless Motorsports
1049 San Mateo ave
San Bruno, Ca 94066
Contact: Shane 650-740-3840
MachIII
1507 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Contact: Kris 415-594-0030
****
Sunday March 21st from 1pm-4pm
SouthBay Event Location:
Wheeldude
4396 Enterprise Place Suite F
Fremont, CA 94538
Host Contacts:
WheelDude.com
4396 Enterprise Place Suite F
Fremont, CA 94538
Contact: Zoeb 510.304.7554
SpeedElement
4564 Enterprise Street
Fremont, CA 94538
Contact: Devin 510.226.8822
****
Sunday April 4th from 1pm-4pm
Eastbay Event Location:
N1 Concepts
2505 Amaral Court
Hayward, CA 94544
Host Contact:
N1 Concepts
2505 Amaral Court
Hayward, CA 94544
Contact: Collin 510-487-8889
****
Models will be provided by TunerPlayground.com at each event. Photographers will be on-site for shoots of your car to be used for consideration. But be sure to bring your cameras as well.
All cars will be considered from JDM, to Euros, to Exotics.
Specific Pre-Screening Event Flyers will be posted soon.
If you have any questions feel free to post here or PM me.
Thanks,
Zoeb
^ evo crowd is lining up, might show with them with my 2 mods bwaha.
Dennis -- sorry to hear. that sucks big time.
what else do you think those wheels could fit on?
everyone keep their eyes peeled
Dennis -- sorry to hear. that sucks big time.
what else do you think those wheels could fit on?
everyone keep their eyes peeled
Lots of JDM parts on my
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Nah, gate wasn't locked.
Only car these wheels would fit on is a Miata. Everything else would have mad poke. Also, if my rears are ran on a car with disc brakes, it needs to have at least a 10 mm spacer to clear any caliper.
Only car these wheels would fit on is a Miata. Everything else would have mad poke. Also, if my rears are ran on a car with disc brakes, it needs to have at least a 10 mm spacer to clear any caliper.
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Bagged hybrid
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sup ravi, i keep up with the thread but i dont post much as stevo said. i did mostly cosmetic mods ext/int/engine bay. as for spocom, you should go man...it's a good show and the first time they are hosting it in norcal. unfortunately, ill be in socal on May 1st.
Lots of JDM parts on my
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Detail is still good. I just have to roll on my wekfitment wheels to wekfest.
Damage isn't bad. You can see it as it's under my side skirt. Could have been worse I suppose.
Mr. 2tone
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been at the new house since last Oct. but never knew we had cherry blossom trees...theres 1 there in the pic n theres 1 to the left of my car(not pictured)...they started blooming 2 days ago so i took a few snaps...needs a car wash baaaad...lol
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Mr. 2tone
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lol...thx...theres tire tracks now...pretty funny...
thx brandon...
its not officially JDM until u have cherry blossom on ur turf...it completes the picture when u walk in front of my house...lol
thx brandon...
its not officially JDM until u have cherry blossom on ur turf...it completes the picture when u walk in front of my house...lol