GB-335xiCoupe Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Finally found this in the boxes of stuff in my basement:My grandfather made this for me when I was about 6-7 years old, because me and the neighborhood kids loved to play "war". He made me this and an AK-47 (which was short lived - broke it almost immediately sliding behind a fence trying to evade "the enemy"). One of those childhood memories that I'll never forget, so glad I found this after all these years!Think of the news headlines and drama that would come from a 6-7 year old running between houses at dusk waving this at other kids as they ran around in this day and age... Heck, back in my middle-school days (many many moons ago). I actually brought two guns to school for show and tell. Even showed the class how to load and aim, proper stance, etc. Shit, imagine doing that nowadays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 You guys braving the storms today?Been rough up there from what I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 According to Jeff Elkhorn had sirens and was told to head to the basement, new germany had some power flickering and bits of tree limb blow off but otherwise my car still isnt done and thats what really matters Doorman and GunMetalGrey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfoto08 Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Left my sunroof vented last night like an idiot.... Needed to clean the cabin anyway... GunMetalGrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 It's Tuesday and beautiful outside......perfect weather to be stuck inside in a lab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Perfect weather to be at a desk indeed. I really am tired of constantly dumping money into my car to no avail. I have the other car that I really want to work on, but tell myself that I cant work on it until the nice one (turbo) is done. Sad face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 At least you're making somewhat decent progress=) I sat and thought about what I have achieved on my car in the past year and let's just say it is a very short list compared to the prior year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfoto08 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 *cough* meetings cancelled today. *cough* day off *cough* ...what. :-). Headed to Appleton today to test drive an M4 for fun.. Some email I got from BMW to drive a new BMW to support Team USA. Must be just a sales event but if they are going to let me drive one I'm not going to argue. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 At least you're making somewhat decent progress=) I sat and thought about what I have achieved on my car in the past year and let's just say it is a very short list compared to the prior year The good ol' one step forward two steps back kind of progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 *cough* meetings cancelled today. *cough* day off *cough* ...what. :-). Headed to Appleton today to test drive an M4 for fun.. Some email I got from BMW to drive a new BMW to support Team USA. Must be just a sales event but if they are going to let me drive one I'm not going to argue. LolMy shop is right near the dealership! I can also take a long lunch break from work today if you needed..... a local familiar with the city? A co driver to keep you awake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfoto08 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 I think it's with a dealer from the sound of it. But after we can raise some hell in my car if you're interested. I'll be free around 12:30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 New bmw related acquisition Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Rowleym 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 yup. I need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Love it! If only I drank coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Anyone else see a problem with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Odd.... http://singlesourcetech.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 The BMW attorneys obviously haven't seen this yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Single Source Tech used to make airplane engines, the logo depicts a propeller spinning against the blue sky in the background. n stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 The blue's and whites are flip flopped from BMW. It's not the same. Game over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Im back in dubuque doing some service work at my old plant. I found a car to buy on my way to get a sub sandwich for lunch. 2005 V70R. Now I have to figure out how to get an extra car home. First world problems.Sent from my potato phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Update: V70R is the best family car around. I will post pics soon. Silver with black and tan interior, 6spd, 300 horsies under the hood. It was a one owner car and has been very well maintained. A professor at UWP bought it from Chicago. It's a major upgrade from the rusty old maxima.Sent from my potato phone. GB-335xiCoupe and patsbimmer1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 It probably sounds a million times cooler than the maxima too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 For sure, that spooling noise is fun. Got 22.5mpg on the way back too, I was expecting worse.Sent from my potato phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 You just became my hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Glad you found a way to get it home! It was fun watching TheFullBannana blast around the lake in his over winter. Thing was a tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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