Subject: FINALLY!!! Met some of the good fellas of SoCal7's today. Author: JL : member since December, 2003 : 2163 posts Posted on: 2005-10-03 00:45:39

Having communicated with SoCal7 guys over the years, I finally had the chance to meet some of them today. The ones I met today are truly a unique group of individuals. They are some of the core members of SoCal7 and have got to know each other quite well over the last couple years. When everyone arrived, they briefly greeted each other and then proceeded to work on each others cars! Keith helped Manith and I with navigation “Accept” delete, Craig worked on buffing out hairline swirls on Keith’s trunk door, Sean helped out Erik with his SoGoVision and Erik in turn gave me more of his custom blend coffee. It was very different from the “Southern California” style I am familiar with (lived in San Diego for 18 years, still commute every other week between TX & CA). I would describe this special group of guys as SoCal dudes with an East Coast attitude. They were at times so direct with each other, to the point where this hybrid Texan thought a fist fight was sure to ensue. But not to worry, that’s just the way they get things done efficiently.

Having helped organized DFW7 events since March, 2002, it was a pleasure to visit with friends of a sister club and see how they go about their business. DFW7 tend to do Tech Session or DIY projects during our quarterly group meets, some of us get together in smaller groups for weekday “power lunch”. SoCal7’s core group members is talented bunch, they truly shine (literally) in areas when it comes to electronic, navigation and detailing. They go into much more depths during their core group meets. I dare to say that it one wishes to join this group, a certain degree of knowledge with our E38 and willingness to get your hand dirty is required. I know this is not how they do things, but probably is good for anyone who wishes to join at this point.

I can go on forever, but will let the pictures do the rest. Hopefully I will be invited back to a future meet ;-)

JL
President - DFW7


Craig detailing Keith's car (that's my car behind the fence, pared at Keith's "other" driveway)


Sean and Keith working with Manith on his MK4 unit


Keith removing Sean's MAF


For the record, highest milage E38 still in service


Proud, happy owner of the high milage E38 - Manith


Uh, that's Al Capone's hit man - Erik

• FINALLY!!! Met some of the good fellas of SoCal7's today. (pic) - JL 2005-10-03 00:45:39 (656 views)
  • James, It was a pleasure meeting you yesterday. You're car looked and - LA-Sean 2005-10-04 00:45:37 (155 views)
  • A great bunch of guys, indeed! (pic) - IslandBeef 2005-10-03 16:03:22 (242 views)
    • that wagon looks REALLY nice Al. hope you & the family are in good health! (nt) - immaculate 2005-10-03 18:11:30 (121 views)
    • Hey Al. The good ol' days, huh? Say Hi to Arlette & the boys for me! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-10-03 17:57:28 (129 views)
  • Can we get more details on navigation “Accept” delete? (nt) - zigor911 2005-10-03 14:41:45 (141 views)
    • Igor, it's really simple (but don't tell James that....(grin)), (url) - sealbeach740 2005-10-03 18:01:52 (144 views)
      • I thought you guys came up with a HW solution....oh well... (nt) - zigor911 2005-10-03 21:22:55 (129 views)
    • Euro mode nav? (nt) - dwightf 2005-10-03 14:44:44 (140 views)
      • I don't know - on the photo it seems they were taking mk4 apart (nt) - zigor911 2005-10-03 16:14:35 (136 views)
        • Maybe the SoCal7 is just hard-core like that? lol (nt) - dwightf 2005-10-03 17:09:32 (145 views)
          • Naw, the only reason we were taking Manith's MKIV apart - sealbeach740 2005-10-03 18:04:28 (138 views)
  • Is that REALLY 999,999 mi on that 7 series? WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Steve R 2005-10-03 08:54:46 (176 views)
    • Yes the MID really was showing 999,999 miles at the time :-) - JL 2005-10-03 12:33:27 (161 views)
      • Had that happen once in my '95 while backing up? (nt) - dwightf 2005-10-03 13:09:34 (131 views)
  • btw, some guys spotted your car last night James and caught a pic! (url) - immaculate 2005-10-03 04:43:43 (243 views)
    • Oh, Aaron. I can't keep up with the younger crowd :-) - JL 2005-10-03 12:49:12 (139 views)
      • Julia and i love tea station too. will definitely look out for u when i'm there! (nt) - immaculate 2005-10-03 16:34:58 (124 views)
  • James, it was an absolute pleasure to finally get the chance - sealbeach740 2005-10-03 02:12:42 (175 views)
    • Thanks, Keith. BTW, my exhaust is Remus :-) - JL 2005-10-03 03:34:06 (146 views)
  • good times. the SoCal7s guys are all awesome and always helpful! - immaculate 2005-10-03 02:06:57 (146 views)
  • Looks like a great time! - M.Wong 2005-10-03 01:03:17 (140 views)
    • Yeah, shorts & sunglasses time out here, still! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-10-03 18:15:38 (136 views)