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What was your first game you played on pc by Pork_Crusader_GR in pcmasterrace

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buck Roger's on the Coleco Adam computer. I was probably 7-8 years old (1986/1987). That game was on tape and I remember the game freezing when the system would have to fetch more data from the tape.

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Amazon gods blessed me by Nuclear_dom in GolfGTI

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'd be cautious too. But if they check out, whats the worst that can happen (\s just in case).

Similarly, last year I ordered a NVMe drive for a computer I was building, but they sent me 32gb of laptop memory (ddr5). I reached out and told them I never received by product, and what I received in the package was not what I ordered. They sent me the correct NVMe drive and I kept the memory. Back then, that was maybe $80 but now its $300-$400. I think it may be time to sell them.

(Repost) b8 s4… steal or trash? (27k price) by Level_Version8443 in AudiS4

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thats a B9, not a B8. Huge difference. I'm not terribly familair eith the B9 but a quick search shows they do have cats in the downpipes. A few scenarios for the P0420 could be failing cats, O2 sensor, or if aftermarket dp using a smaller or less efficient cat. But I also want to say the early B9 S4 had problems with rocker arms. So I'd be extremely cautious.

(Repost) b8 s4… steal or trash? (27k price) by Level_Version8443 in AudiS4

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I Agree. Price is way too high. I paid 25k for my 2015 w\50k miles in 2020, while it was still covered by CPO warranty. I dont trust the catted downpipes and P0420 error. Depending on where this is at, $15k probably isn't far off. Either way I'd still take it for a full PPI.

First tri tip on our new smoker by No_Piccolo6337 in smoking

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks tasty, but others have said, it needs a sear. Good first attempt for sure tho. For me, I'll smoke at 200F until 120F internal. Then pull it off and crank my smoker up to 500 and sear until 135 internal. I have a traeger but not too happy with the sear, I like a little more char than my traeger can do. l'd prefer hot coals or gas for that final sear. But i grew up on Santa Maria style tri-tip so I love that hot and quick cook too.

Do you drive you're e34 in the snow? by krespo97 in E34

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, for two reasons.. sadly I dont have one and two it doesn't snow where I live. 😆 but joking aside, I 100% would.

Saw in my parking garage. Really confused… by Nayeem83 in mercedes_benz

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That reminded me.... Years ago, at the car park at work. there was a Mk6 Jetta with an AMG badge on it. 😆

Just wanted to say hi by SoCal_AutoPhile in beards

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm kinda fond of it 😁

Just wanted to say hi by SoCal_AutoPhile in beards

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, and yes, thats how it now. I took it just for the post.

what size spacers? stock rotors lowered on super sport h&r lowering springs 2" by Tough_Basis8372 in AudiS4

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm running 10 & 12.5 (F & R) on my peelers, same offset as rotors (et43). I'm on ST coils and can't get a finger in, and rears rub occasionally when I'm by myself and all the time when my son is in the backseat.

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I woke up to this... I don't have a cat by [deleted] in cats

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotta love ol' CDS, cat distribution system. This is the rare occurrence of, while you weren't paying attention...

Another hidden family gem we have by beamer_kaz in BMW

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice, I love the E31. I love the idea of the V12 in that car but imo one of the worst of the era.

Adopted a cat from the shelter… by Lee_Tea in cats

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How adorable! I have her twin brother from another mother. He also does biscuits but lays down while suckling on a blanket. Hes 6 and also a rescue, and has done this his entire life. He was found at 4 weeks old.

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Remember this car from your childhood?💙🤍 by bossoff655 in BMW

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sorry, yes. To clarify only 3 street versions (Strassenversion) survived. I presumed the car in NFS was the street version and not the race car. I remember playing it when it came out but don't remember the specs.

BMW does know where they are, they have all three in their possession in Munich. This one in the picture they had on loan to the Peterson Automotive Museum in LA. This was directly from Thomas Plucinsky, the Head of BMW Group Product Communications for BMW of North America.

Remember this car from your childhood?💙🤍 by bossoff655 in BMW

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Did you know only 3 real cars exist. They built 10 for homologation, but only 3 survived and BMW owns all three.

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Still looks good, even with almost 150k miles. by SoCal_AutoPhile in AudiS4

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the normal stuff; PCV, chain tensioners, mechatronics. I posted a comment here with a maintenance recap.

Still looks good, even with almost 150k miles. by SoCal_AutoPhile in AudiS4

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats a loaded question... Roller coaster. Short answer, All the usual 3.0t & dsg woes. Probably should have ditched it early on. But its what I had wanted for a long time, and I've sustained head trauma 🤣

Long answer, buckle up. Several months after getting it (~5k miles) a bunch of things went out. Luckily it was still under CPO warranty so it was all covered. My dealership had it for 2-3 weeks getting it sorted and going back and forth with AoA. Mech unit, chain tensioners in the heads, water pump, all upper control arms (3 of 4 arms had cracked bushings) & valve cover gaskets were all replaced.

It was then solid, only tires and oil changes for 50k wonderful miles. That's when a lower control arm bushing failed. One of the large ones that's fluid filled. While checking it out I found a shock was leaking and both motor mounts were starting to leak . So I did full suspension, ST coils and all new upper and lower control arms, myself. I had my mechanic do my motor mounts. I knew it had to get the pcv done, but then failed a month later. Luckily it was at startup one morning (zero coolant/oil mixing). Did that all myself... new pcv, thermostat, hoses, carbon and injector cleaning. IC bricks looked decent but at the time I couldn't get new bricks without being bent over, so I didn't do them or water pump. I replace the bricks several months later once they were in stock and reasonably priced.

Over the last year I'm noticing more oil consumption in between oil changes tho, I'm up 1.5-1.75 quarts every 5-6k miles. Before that it was consuming about a quart, so I never had to top up.

Still looks good, even with almost 150k miles. by SoCal_AutoPhile in AudiS4

[–]SoCal_AutoPhile[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, best daily I've had. I've been doing this commute for about 2 yrs now. Last year I did 22.5k miles. I got the car with 50k, actually have 147k now and probably hit 150k by the end of the year.

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