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The custom theme we had was broken by the update. This is temporary until I can update our theme.
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I have cards, they need to be ordered. I set up a thread asking folks to pm me for my PayPal address but no one did.
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We've banned several.
We also have some pretty aggressive spam fighting tools which may be causing legit members to not register. It's something I am looking into.
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We haven't even been given the okay. So let's just relax first.
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I just picked up a license for the Facebook app that vBulletin has. It will let you check WiBimmers while logged into your Facebook, as well as post from Facebook directly. It's pretty slick. I believe we can tie this Facebook group to it as well...
I have to poke around with it a little bit more, I'll let you all know when it is live.
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Updated to the latest software, updated tapatalk (does anyone use that?), and removed the malware crap that snuck in...
And I'm signing us up for a Facebook app... More on that later.
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I fixed it folks. Sorry about that.
I upgraded our software as well, which i think caused some of the style to break. I'll be working on it in the next few days.
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what are the reasonings??
so we can fix them...all the stickers have been made by me and rampy with our vinyl cutter...
^I assume it is for the reasoning of him owning the site and just wanting to see them:)
That's the main reason.
The other reason is, I don't want crappy stickers with the site name on it. It makes us look crappy which in return puts people off and people don't join. If I saw a car rolling around with shitty stickers, I'd say no thanks... It's the same reason I went with a premium printer and I designed the business cards myself. I personally would (and have) tossed several cards due to shitty design.
It's a personal thing I suppose. I dont care what you put on your own cars, if you want to come out with your own stickers for you and your friends fine. But if we're going to an event and trying to get it some what official by perhaps a sponsorship, I'd like to have a little say in what we're handing out.
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I'd like to just have a little quality assurance on the products first. I know there are a bunch of stickers floating around that I haven't "ok'd"....
I have my reasonings behind it, it's not just me being a jerk.
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I'm down. Unless I get called in for work.
I'm looking to maybe get some shirts made, more cards... What would it take for us to throw up a banner for WiBimmers?
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Hail was In St Louis. I think it actually killed one person.
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This isn't even the largest ones I saw!
When the weather clears and I get a chance to look over the car I'll throw up some pictures of the damage, it's not nearly as bad as it could of been. I really lucked out.
Tomorrow I'll throw up a list of things to do and planned mods. This car is really in great shape. It'll look even better when I throw the weaves on, the current wheels are snow tires. The previous owner had them mounted but I don't think he ever drove it in the snow. The chassis is rust free, very clean!
Thanks for reading! I plan on updating this as she is modified and maintained!
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I have some very high expectations for this car though...
Good for you. I'll do this for me though, not to impress anyone else.
Copied from my thread on R3v:
Several of you may remember I have owned a E30 M3 for about 5 years. A US Spec M3 that I picked up in Germany while stationed there on active duty. That car was sold 04-25-2012, the for sale ad is visible here... The car was sold to anthusist, and an active BMWCCA member. I expect he will keep it in as good, if not better shape than I did. As for why I made this transition, I needed (need) to provide for my family and rather OWN a home than own a M3. It was the right financial decision, and do not reget doing it. That said, I turned down several interested parties due to their lack of knowledge and respect for the vehicle. One potential buyer was interested in turning it into a daily driver for their teenager...
Photo of said M3 for good measure.
So the M3 was sold on 04-25-2012, on 04-26-2012 I picked up a 1991 318is Brilliantrot on Silver cloth slicktop. The car only had 102,500 miles, very well maintained and clean. The previous owner is very active in Badger Bimmers (BMWCCA). The car was a little more than I wanted to pay, but I felt it was worth it. I won't go into too many details, but the car was listed here, I didn't pay asking price... The previous owner keeps texting asking for the car back (jokingly of course).
Previous owner photos:
Crack free dash & original stereo
Vehicle had a parking lot accident, was repaired:
Some photos before the trip:
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/C36F7225.jpg
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/96CEF316.jpg
This is nice to have:
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/643C174E.jpg
So is this:
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/4096634D.jpg
Overall the car is in great shape. It's a little dirty inside, but I had it shampooed and plan on a detail soon. The day after I purchased the vehicle I took it on a trip to St Louis (300 miles from where I live). Only hiccup "mechanically" with the car was a loose IS lip. I removed it as I didn't want to lose it on the highway. I averaged 30MPG which was awesome! My M3 was a little bit of a gas hog!
Visited the Gateway Arch:
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/9446da57.jpg
View form the top:
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/99BD96A1.jpg
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/842AAB96.jpg
Randoms in St Louis:
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/8b460195.jpg
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/1f0644ae.jpg
http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t459/M42E30/Snapbucket/3d8476ce.jpg
So fun times, then last night there was an insane thunderstorm accompanied with baseball sized hail. I was at a wedding reception and no safe place to park.... The car got hit about 4 times. I think pointless dent removal will work. Its not terrible, but four to five dents that wern't there a few days ago.
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I still can't believe people don't respect me making a decision which is clearly better for me an my family.
I will post photos when I return from St Louis.
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Well the car just was in a hail storm in St Louis.... Baseball sized hail.
Looks like a few small dings nothing crazy. Will report back.
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I just prefer e30's....
I respect miatas for what they are, but I would never daily one. And that's what I'm looking for, daily driven, prepared for casual auto-x.
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I can't drive a miata, they're ugly, and look homosexual... Which is fine, if you're into that thing...
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Immediate plans are to address the few issues, which I'll list in a project thread....
Plans are for a OEM plus type build. Clean, lightly modified m42, mostly suspension work. Plan is to use it for auto-x and rock the gas sipping M42 for a while. There are long term ideas, but I'll leave it alone for a bit.
I have other priorities first though.... Obviously, as I sold the M3...
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Took it to St Louis today (and still there now...).
Averaged 30mpg, only "issue" was the iS front lip began to flap on one side. Popped it off and put it in the trunk.
It's a great car. I'll be posting a lot more soon.
As for the M3, it was sold to a enthusiast somewhere near Minneapolis, but in Wisconsin. He's a BMWCCA member, I may run into him again, but I doubt it. The previous owner of the 318is is local to Milwaukee and is active in Badger Bimmers, he's messaged me like 3 times jokingly (maybe?) asking for the 318is back!
Cool guys, it was a very pleasant experience. The BMWCCA community seems to be great. I plan on being much more active now!
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The white e30 is mine as well, a 325ix.... In a little bit rougher shape.
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UPDATED: 08-10-2013 - Story time, with Mini photos....
Sold my 91 M3 yesterday to another enthusiast. It was and is still bittersweet.
I picked this up today... It's also a 91, more details as I sort it all out.
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Sorry, I deleted my Facebook and I suppose that means I'm unable to participate/moderate....
Good on you all though for taking it upon yourselves!
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I'll look at the schedule, I'd like to show up. I'll try and see if I can't lend a hand and maybe have some WIBimmer stuff to hand out, if that would be ok.
Alex
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Lol. Fads.
Just rock a silver or gunmetal color if you're painting the car black.
Exit one 91, enter another 91...
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I have the stock wheels, they will be on soon enough.