Subject: It was fantastic, special thanks to Nino at Euro Connection for the lift & tools Author: JohnG : member since October, 2004 : 3107 posts Posted on: 2006-12-03 17:13:36

Nino was so nice he even let me borrow a 22mm Snap On combination wrench and a 18mm socket when I found out I needed them and didn't have them in my mess of a tool kit.

Lurcher's front end tool kit worked amazingly well - just locate it, bang it into place with a hammer, and crank away - ball joint comes off easy as that (with a noise like a gunshot). Thanks also to NoahGo for helping with getting everything lined up and bolted back together. We did the final tightening by taking my rhino ramps out of the trunk, and lowering the lift down so the front wheels were sitting on the ramps. Of course, then I had to raise it back up when I saw the wheel had to be turned all the way to one side to get enough clerance to get the torque wrench on the bushing bolts, but we got that all taken care of pretty quickly. Car feels great now, no more shimmy in the wheel on braking, and no more clunks over bumps while turning.

I had a great time visiting with everyone - looking forward to the next event.

2001 740iL Sport Nachtblau / Blue & Ecru Highline
1999 Camaro Z28 Light Pewter Metallic / Neutral

• DFW7 - 12/02/06 DIY & Charity Meet Summary and Lots of Pics (pic) (url) - JL 2006-12-03 00:44:10 (2232 views)
  • You won't see any other car clubs at BONE DADDYS! - alexe 2006-12-04 18:57:32 (175 views)
  • Can't wait for the SoCal7 meet! DFW7 has shown the way. - Spoonie 2006-12-04 05:35:20 (143 views)
    • No Bone Daddy's in LA, but here is their website if it helps :-) (url) - JL 2006-12-04 12:02:09 (185 views)
    • We're having a 3 day SoCal7's Fest in January! (url) - LJBimmers 2006-12-04 11:02:34 (172 views)
  • Leave to James and his DFW7 Posse to come up with one of the best looking meets. - apwe38/Allan 2006-12-04 01:23:20 (137 views)
    • Thanks Allan. I learn from the SoCal7 guys while visiting you guys over the - JL 2006-12-04 01:52:28 (165 views)
      • Well at least you pick nicer places than the ones on Loop 12 and Webb Chapel ;-) (nt) - LJBimmers 2006-12-04 11:05:31 (143 views)
        • Ah, here is a man that knows north TX. So you are aware of the real BD? (url) - JL 2006-12-04 12:06:34 (157 views)
          • .......cause it is too close to Harry Hines and......whatever! (nt) - txdarth 2006-12-04 13:49:53 (140 views)
            • Hey Roger! YGM (nt) - LJBimmers 2006-12-04 14:34:58 (114 views)
            • Now that's a scary thought!! (nt) - LJBimmers 2006-12-04 14:29:41 (114 views)
          • Ahahahaha I thought that was were you meant! - LJBimmers 2006-12-04 12:57:53 (131 views)
  • once again 7's are classy and DFW7 owners are da best. - noahgo 2006-12-03 23:48:34 (167 views)
  • What a great looking meet! Wish I could have been there! - LJBimmers 2006-12-03 23:30:42 (140 views)
  • Wow What a meet - BJames38 2006-12-03 21:08:57 (130 views)
  • It was fantastic, special thanks to Nino at Euro Connection for the lift & tools - JohnG 2006-12-03 17:13:36 (153 views)
  • Man looks like a blast! Its cool when those get togethers result in helping out (nt) - and hot girls : )-ED 2006-12-03 10:20:12 (144 views)
  • Great post . I wish I could have been there to share - henry 2006-12-03 09:15:05 (119 views)
  • Great post and pics! Group meets like that just add to the benefits of E38 - Peter 2006-12-03 09:05:01 (160 views)
  • This is super.. laughing at the 5th picture down.... read the billboard... - pj740il 2006-12-03 08:50:19 (135 views)
    • BTW - the owners are good looking and fantastic too :-) Pam (nt) - pj740il 2006-12-03 08:52:07 (170 views)
      • Thanks Pam, sure the guys appreciate it. Too bad the best looking guy was busy - JL 2006-12-04 14:43:18 (102 views)
  • I forgot to mention Bill S., turkeybird740, Mark A. and a few other guys - JL 2006-12-03 01:58:57 (161 views)
    • Great meet! It was cold that day in Dallas - alexe 2006-12-04 18:53:44 (110 views)
  • nice very nice and the cars to lol nice turn out (nt) - tigerbaumone 2006-12-03 01:01:39 (122 views)
  • Oh, man, Excellent meet!! I'd love to attend a meet like that - sealbeach740 2006-12-03 00:58:44 (163 views)
    • Indeed! I'd love to attend a meet like that - have lots of clothes to donate (nt) - mjazbong 2006-12-03 13:37:23 (105 views)