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Title: So Cal Imports show Post by: Rennsurfer on December 20, 2009, 02:24:03 am Today, there was a car show hosted by Foreign Fantasy at So Cal Imports in north Long Beach. We stopped by for a little bit and saw a few friends, there. Only took a few pics.
Haven't seen this car, in person, in almost thirty years. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/SCI67Vert.jpg) Guess that the 1641cc has been replaced. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/SCI67Vert3.jpg) Hard to believe that it still has the old vanity plates after all of these years. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/SCI67Vert2.jpg) My good friend, Pip, was present with his car and club. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/SCIPipsSplit2.jpg) If I had a Split, this would most likely the view I'd never tire of. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/SCIPipsSplit.jpg) Turbo Notch', anyone? (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/SCINotch.jpg) D.B.K. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/SCIBlackSplit.jpg) Another '50s vehicle. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/SCIGreenCar.jpg) Sometimes, if one delves deep enough and reflects... objects from the past loom forth. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/SCIBus.jpg) Since I was a kid, I've always had a soft spot for these wheels finished as such. In another several decades, I'll feel the same way. (http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/Rennsurfer2/Events/SCI550.jpg) Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: DKK Robert on December 20, 2009, 02:45:18 am Nice pics Fred, Wish I would have gone with you guys but had to re-sync my carbs, Car was running like sh"t.
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: T.Fabs on December 20, 2009, 02:47:03 am WoW Mark! Nice pics! This show was a nice get together! I love the Yukon Yellow Vert!!! Another lucky owner! ;)
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Rennsurfer on December 20, 2009, 02:47:24 am Nice pics Fred, Wish I would have gone with you guys but had to resync my carbs, Car was running like sh"t. Thanks, Robert... hope that ya got your carbs to cooperate. Don't worry, we left our VWs at home. Only way I was bringing mine was if the rest (or most) of the DEEKS were showing their cars. Mark R. and I decided to meet up there and just check it out. Very close to my house... so I went. WoW Mark! Nice pics! This show was a nice get together! I love the Yukon Yellow Vert!!! Another lucky owner! ;) Thanks, T.Fabs. Yeah, I got to speak to the new owner. He's got some really cool plans for the car. Can't wait to shoot more pics of it after hearing about the goodness that's about to take place. ;) Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: MYTOY on December 20, 2009, 04:07:10 am Had a good time. The shop is nice.
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Speed-Randy on December 20, 2009, 04:39:05 am And BRM's for only $89.95, it took everything I had to stop myself from buying a couple of sets
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: MYTOY on December 20, 2009, 05:06:28 am Yup! I had to slap Roy's hand also. He will only be happy w/grey one's.
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: madfrog on December 20, 2009, 09:44:25 am WoW Mark! Nice pics! This show was a nice get together! I love the Yukon Yellow Vert!!! Another lucky owner! ;) Great car, I hope the new owner will be happy with it ! madfrog Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Jason Foster on December 20, 2009, 10:33:00 am I drove by in the Sienna today with my wife. Looked like a sea of roofracks.
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: 54Kab on December 20, 2009, 12:37:55 pm I drove by in the Sienna today with my wife. Looked like a sea of roofracks. :D :D :D ;D Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Rennsurfer on December 20, 2009, 16:12:25 pm I drove by in the Sienna today with my wife. Looked like a sea of roofracks. ;D Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Hecker on December 22, 2009, 21:11:22 pm And BRM's for only $89.95, it took everything I had to stop myself from buying a couple of sets Are those the "new" Empi wheels...??? how do they compare to the others ??If money is an issue - do they look okay??? Curious vs flat four vs those mkw ?? Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on December 22, 2009, 22:09:07 pm And BRM's for only $89.95, it took everything I had to stop myself from buying a couple of sets Are those the "new" Empi wheels...??? how do they compare to the others ??If money is an issue - do they look okay??? Curious vs flat four vs those mkw ?? Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Speed-Randy on December 24, 2009, 04:09:25 am And BRM's for only $89.95, it took everything I had to stop myself from buying a couple of sets Are those the "new" Empi wheels...??? how do they compare to the others ??If money is an issue - do they look okay??? Curious vs flat four vs those mkw ?? Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: MYTOY on December 24, 2009, 04:15:52 am ooh yah BRM spinner I think I seen some @ the show
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on December 24, 2009, 04:54:53 am And BRM's for only $89.95, it took everything I had to stop myself from buying a couple of sets Are those the "new" Empi wheels...??? how do they compare to the others ??If money is an issue - do they look okay??? Curious vs flat four vs those mkw ?? Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Bryan67 on December 24, 2009, 04:55:45 am When you say MKW do you really mean MWS?
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Speed-Randy on December 24, 2009, 05:05:14 am Are those the "new" Empi wheels...??? how do they compare to the others ??
If money is an issue - do they look okay??? Curious vs flat four vs those mkw ?? [/quote]since gary hasnt seen them yet, i will give you an honest opinion. they look just about identical to the mkw's, smooth centers(no cast marks), but the ribs and lips dont have the machine lines that the flat fours do. all in all a good looking wheel for the money, it wouldnt take that much work to make them look really good, and going with garys 7% difference theory, they would be 22" spinners ;D ;D [/quote]For Your Information I have Seen Them And they are close to the other Repops to tell you the Truth I would Rather have a set Of Chromies and Porsche Caps Just Think At That Price Everyone will Have Them I am Waiting for the first DKK car to Have a set Of 17 inch Alloys LOL [/quote]I think you'll see that on a DSK(Der Seventeens Kook) car long before a car in DKK Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: PIP on December 24, 2009, 05:35:59 am Have a set Of 17 inch Alloys LOL
[/quote] (http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/pip90808/as016.jpg) (http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/pip90808/aw009.jpg) (http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g32/pip90808/aw013.jpg) SOMEBODY SAY, 17" ALLOY? I STILL NEED TO TAKE, 1/2" OUT THE LIP.. ;D Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Rennsurfer on December 24, 2009, 07:21:04 am NICE, Pip.
I think you'll see that on a DSK(Der Seventeens Kook) car long before a car in DKK HAHAHA!!! Preach on, my brother. I love it. Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Shubee2 (DSK) on December 25, 2009, 04:47:29 am Are those the "new" Empi wheels...??? how do they compare to the others ?? since gary hasnt seen them yet, i will give you an honest opinion. they look just about identical to the mkw's, smooth centers(no cast marks), but the ribs and lips dont have the machine lines that the flat fours do. all in all a good looking wheel for the money, it wouldnt take that much work to make them look really good, and going with garys 7% difference theory, they would be 22" spinners ;D ;DIf money is an issue - do they look okay??? Curious vs flat four vs those mkw ?? [/quote]For Your Information I have Seen Them And they are close to the other Repops to tell you the Truth I would Rather have a set Of Chromies and Porsche Caps Just Think At That Price Everyone will Have Them I am Waiting for the first DKK car to Have a set Of 17 inch Alloys LOL [/quote]I think you'll see that on a DSK(Der Seventeens Kook) car long before a car in DKK [/quote]Well Maybe so there to much $$ for some of you But you wont see rattle can wheels On a DSK car running Club Stickers ;D ;D Thats For Sure!!! Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Speed-Randy on December 25, 2009, 05:03:58 am Because you won't see any DSK cars period :) ;D
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Rennsurfer on December 25, 2009, 07:54:43 am Because you won't see any DSK cars period :) ;D X2 (http://members.arstechnica.com/x/freeman/homer-eating-popcorn-small-c7873.jpg) Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Worm on December 25, 2009, 19:23:33 pm uh oh..........
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Rennsurfer on December 25, 2009, 22:21:00 pm Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Lemonade on December 29, 2009, 20:43:41 pm Thanks guys, I almost spit coffee on the old monitor!!! ;D ;D Lems Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: bugnut68 on December 31, 2009, 02:17:01 am And BRM's for only $89.95, it took everything I had to stop myself from buying a couple of sets Are those the "new" Empi wheels...??? how do they compare to the others ??If money is an issue - do they look okay??? Curious vs flat four vs those mkw ?? If they're from EMPI, I refuse to even consider buying them. Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: DKK Ted on December 31, 2009, 02:31:49 am X2!!
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Speed-Randy on December 31, 2009, 03:23:20 am Your loss, I bet I saw at least 6 sets sold in the 1/2 hour I was there
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Hecker on December 31, 2009, 03:42:44 am Okay -- so, good deal or not??? shiny or matte??? does that mean EVERYONE is going to have
them now ?? Does that mean you are cheap unless you buy the flat fours??? And can someone give me the scoop (please) do you run them as is -- or do you have to polish them or have them repainted with a matte / semi-gloss paint?? Sarge mentioned something about a buff & respray. I don't want to drop $500- $800 & then send them out for RE-DESIGN. I'm no newbie here --- BUT -- I have been way out of touch for a long time !!! ::) Thanks Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Rennsurfer on December 31, 2009, 03:46:20 am Okay -- so, good deal or not??? shiny or matte??? does that mean EVERYONE is going to have them now ?? Does that mean you are cheap unless you buy the flat fours??? And can someone give me the scoop (please) do you run them as is -- or do you have to polish them or have them repainted with a matte / semi-gloss paint?? Sarge mentioned something about a buff & respray. I don't want to drop $500- $800 & then send them out for RE-DESIGN. I'm no newbie here --- BUT -- I have been way out of touch for a long time !!! ::) Thanks It's your car... so it's whatever you desire. Personally, I bought the old Flat Four ones. Sand blasted 'em, repainted the spoke insets flat black, got some EMPI (old, not new) caps, and was very happy with the look. (see photo in my signature, down below) I'm sure that you can buy 'em with either finish... polished w/clear coat or matte finish. The choice is yours. Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Speed-Randy on December 31, 2009, 05:02:03 am If memory serves me correctly, when the flat 4's first came out, everyone was running them, then it kinda died down a bit to what we have now. The latest version of flat 4's are about as close as they come to original without the mag or lug inserts and people bitch because they put the casting marks on them. In short, the empi wheels don't look like flat 4's, closer to the mws or mkw or whatever the euro made ones are called. If you don't like those, then buy flat 4's, if price is the only factor, these are great looking wheels to, decide for yourself what looks good. Some people are gonna hate these just because their empi so take the input for what it's worth
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Rasser on December 31, 2009, 11:33:48 am I run the MSW BRM wheels (4,5"/5,5"). Have run them for 3-4 years (15000-20000km). No problems at all, great wheels! They are clear coated from the factory - No pitting showing yet. They have driven in the rain for many many kilometers, so I would guess they could last a lifetime in So-Cal.
I´m with DKK_Fred:... "It's your car... so it's whatever you desire" Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Rennsurfer on December 31, 2009, 14:41:19 pm Great setting (background) with flattering lighting for those pics, Rasser. Shows off the paint nicely.
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: Jason Foster on December 31, 2009, 15:51:02 pm Something about an old beat down industrial setting and a Clean Ca. looker. Gets it everytime.
Title: Re: So Cal Imports show Post by: bugnut68 on January 04, 2010, 22:12:56 pm Your loss, I bet I saw at least 6 sets sold in the 1/2 hour I was there Sadly, this is why EMPI/Mr. Bug will never cease to be and the quality of parts out there will never improve. People keep buying by price rather than quality, and EMPI/Mr. Bug does not represent the latter by any means. |