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andreialta

03-01-2009, 01:33 AM

Hey guys, i just picked up my new car today. I sold my 1997 Honda Accord with 156k miles on it for $3400 and picked up this 1992 BMW 325is with 83k miles on it for $3600. I consider it a definite upgrade as the car is so much fun to drive. Love the way the engine pulls and the stick.. It's awesome! :) couple pics for now will have soon for sure :D I have been a major fan of e36 ever since i was a kid but due to monetary problems and just being handed down a car. I finally got my dream, although i might be a decade late. The car still handles like its new.

here's my old car.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/andreialta/Withrims/newcam/CIMG1023.jpg

then here's the ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE :)

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/andreialta/bmw/DSC_0021.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/andreialta/bmw/DSC_0022.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/andreialta/bmw/DSC_0023.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/andreialta/bmw/DSC_0025.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/andreialta/bmw/DSC_0029.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/andreialta/bmw/DSC_0030.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/andreialta/bmw/DSC_0050.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/andreialta/bmw/DSC_0045.jpg

sorry for the blurry pics as it was taken at night and no tripod :( but consider this is just a teaser. comments welcome

E36 Phantom

03-01-2009, 02:29 AM

DAMN! Looks clean for that age with black on black. That's one of the hardest to take care of. Good score, and 83k miles.... :wow:!

See kids, this is the kind of deal you should be looking for. Buyers market now. BTW, much love for the 925. Lots of members here from the Bay, we should do a G2G this spring....haha.

Now, you need clears, wheels, and a drop - what every E36 needs. Welcome to the Fest!

BMW318i_

03-01-2009, 04:10 AM

Now, you need clears, wheels, and a drop - what every E36 needs. Welcome to the Fest!

Clears would look nice, wheels maybe (at least they aren't hub caps) and what ever you do don't "drop":nono:

E36 Phantom

03-01-2009, 04:16 AM

Clears would look nice, wheels maybe (at least they aren't hub caps) and what ever you do don't "drop":nono:
A) No American BMW came with hubcaps.
B) What?! What on earth would you say no drop for? Got something against improving your suspension?

jbomz3

03-01-2009, 04:17 AM

Clears would look nice, wheels maybe (at least they aren't hub caps) and what ever you do don't "drop":nono:

I'm with Westie on this one , it needs to be lowered , mine as what they term m-tech suspesnsion don't know how much lower that is compared to standard but the rear arch sits across the top of the rear tyre , not enough gap for someone to get their head stuck . Sorry it's opinions again but i don't like to see the anti-chip stuff that adorns the wheel arch . Looks in good nic though . JJ .

BMW318i_

03-01-2009, 04:23 AM

A) No American BMW came with hubcaps.

I didn't say they did, it was in reference to my own BM' which of course did. As for the lowering I don't know of any benefits. And I prefer the factory look myself.

jbomz3

03-01-2009, 04:33 AM

I didn't say they did, it was in reference to my own BM' which of course did. As for the lowering I don't know of any benefits. And I prefer the factory look myself.

Yes it's a matter of taste . Mine had the double spokes like yours when it was new , not sure where they went but the spare is still the same but now it has some different Bm' wheels , that are starting to grow on me abit wasn't keen at first . I like the lowered look (normally i don't) but i'm not too keen on the plastic hump strips type speed bumps they have at my local Bm' dealers , i have to stop to go over them any sort of momentum and it bottoms out on the front sill/floorpan ? it sounds to rigid to be the mudflaps :bawling: . JJ .

E36 Phantom

03-01-2009, 04:50 AM

I didn't say they did, it was in reference to my own BM' which of course did. As for the lowering I don't know of any benefits. And I prefer the factory look myself.
I take it you aren't too familiar with suspensions? Springs and shocks generally will greatly improve handling if you get something reputable like H&R + Bilstein. The lowering isn't solely what improves it, but it looks nicer (subjective) and does lower the center of gravity by an inch or more. The big returns are in the improved stiffness and better dampening which keep your car more stable and planted when cornering, especially over undulating pavement which can really throw a car off balance. You can get better shocks for stock springs, but there aren't any springs that have a higher spring rate and stock ride height if you really like the stock look.

Obviously, though, if you don't like it then don't do it. I don't try to pressure people into things, just inform them. It's each person's individual car, and if it makes me happy but not the owner, that's totally irrelevant. :)

Anyway, I don't want to take this thread off topic too much. Congrats again to the OP!

chopsim323

03-01-2009, 05:36 AM

especially over undulating pavement which can really throw a car off balance.

We don't drive on the pavements over here, police tend not to be too happy about that.

E36 Phantom

03-01-2009, 06:12 AM

Well apparently you guys are determined to run this thread off topic. :p I'm with Westie on this one
I just noticed this...:rofl: I suppose beats the other nicknames I've been stuck with. :D
We don't drive on the pavements over here, police tend not to be too happy about that.
:rolleyes: :slap:

What's a pavement over there?

ffej

03-01-2009, 06:29 AM

To the OP - your car looks excellent! Nice find with the low-ish miles. Now get to work on the cooling system, RTABs & RSMs, FCABs and any other maintenance/wear items that haven't already been dealt with.

And a decent set of springs and shocks - like this one: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=31005-2 - would do wonders for the handling of the vehicle without making the ride unbearable.

A) No American BMW came with hubcaps.

False. I've actually seen more than one E36 318i with hubcaps. I've even seen an E46 with them. Really. Not common, but they exist.

B) What?! What on earth would you say no drop for? Got something against improving your suspension?

I hate, loathe, detest and absolutely revile the word "drop" when describing a suspension upgrade. Really. LOWERING springs is even a stretch. Just because the car sits lower, doesn't mean it handles better.

I know you know that mister ex-E36 driver :p

E36 Phantom

03-01-2009, 06:34 AM

Grrr, I meant E36. Personally I've never seen one E36 with hubcaps, and I've seen many. Of course, 318s are just 4 cylinders, what do they count for anyway? :p

Drop. Drop. Drop. Drop. Drop. You're a drip.

I do believe I just explained above precisely what you just said. ADD today there buddy, couldn't finish the whole thread? :p If you ever are around BFc (I stumble in there occasionally) it's just the common mantra for what every E36 "needs". More specifically "Clears, LTWs and a drop."
And :lmao: @ "Some Guy Named Chad".

ffej

03-01-2009, 06:38 AM

Hey, man, you need to let me finish editing my post before you jump all over it. :p

I forgot to keep it on topic with telling the OP how nice the car looks!

chopsim323

03-01-2009, 06:49 AM

Pavement is what you guys call the sidewalk

andreialta

03-01-2009, 08:04 AM

a drop will happen in the near future but not soon. Rims would come first though for sure, then headlights, taillights. I don't know about putting clears, I kinda like the amber ones ;) but that's just me. And yes, we should have a G2G once the sun comes out for good. :) My passenger side fog lights cover is smashed tho. Do you guys know where i can find a replacement for it??

E36 Phantom

03-01-2009, 08:20 AM

Ask Jasonf860......:rofl:

In all seriousness, there are a few BMW parts places over there. I think one in Hayward and one in Berkeley. Check craigslist, eBay (only buy a used OEM one), parting out sections.

Headlights and taillights = ddmtuning.com. Check the website for package deals, and they're usually willing to put together a discounted package deal over the phone with you if you've got some things you wanna buy at the same time.

TheOnlyE36

03-01-2009, 09:01 AM

it looks great! Good luck with her

jbomz3

03-01-2009, 09:12 AM

Well apparently you guys are determined to run this thread off topic. :p
I just noticed this...:rofl: I suppose beats the other nicknames I've been stuck with. :D

:rolleyes: :slap:

What's a pavement over there?

Glad you like it :thumbup: , i thought seeing as BimmerBarbi as decided on my new handle of eagle eyes , i thought i'd tag along with altenate handles your's as you know , her's i will suprise her with another time (it relates to a previous thread going off on a tangent) .
A pavement's for walking on , i'm not too keen .
But in keeping with the original postie' , it looks a decent motor , hope you have fun doing whatever changes your little heart desires (to your own taste of cousre) . :drink: JJ . sorry EE .

bimmerbarbie

03-01-2009, 09:16 AM

Really clean, OP! Nice find!! I think I'd have to do something about that wheel gap... you could lose a midget in there if you were careful about it.

Much improvement over the Honda. :thumbup:

Yes it's a matter of taste . Mine had the double spokes like yours when it was new , not sure where they went but the spare is still the same but now it has some different Bm' wheels , that are starting to grow on me abit wasn't keen at first . I like the lowered look (normally i don't) but i'm not too keen on the plastic hump strips type speed bumps they have at my local Bm' dealers , i have to stop to go over them any sort of momentum and it bottoms out on the front sill/floorpan ? it sounds to rigid to be the mudflaps :bawling: . JJ .

Even when you do the sideways approach to the evil Speed Mountains it does that? Careful, now, be sure it's not something as important as your mudflaps. Sue them for loss of enjoyment of life if it is.

jbomz3

03-01-2009, 09:25 AM

Really clean, OP! Nice find!! I think I'd have to do something about that wheel gap... you could lose a midget in there if you were careful about it.

Much improvement over the Honda. :thumbup:

Even when you do the sideways approach to the evil Speed Mountains it does that? Careful, now, be sure it's not something as important as your mudflaps. Sue them for loss of enjoyment of life if it is.

I did mention the showing off of the wheel arch .
It isn't really wide enough to get it sideways , there's too many shiney new bm's around to be that loose with the rear end . But if i catch the aformentioned undercarriage i do moan and bitch about it when i go in the parts deparment (never bovver with the srvice desk it's for white collar , not the blue collar scum like meself) .
Cheers for the tip though JailBird :drink: nice smilie eh ? . EE .

bimmerbarbie

03-01-2009, 09:31 AM

I did mention the showing off of the wheel arch .
It isn't really wide enough to get it sideways , there's too many shiney new bm's around to be that loose with the rear end . But if i catch the aformentioned undercarriage i do moan and bitch about it when i go in the parts deparment (never bovver with the srvice desk it's for white collar , not the blue collar scum like meself) .
Cheers for the tip though JailBird :drink: nice smilie eh ? . EE .

"Jailbird"? :rofl: How's JD today? Had Maker's Mark friday and still feeling it.

You did mention it, but as it was one of the first things I noticed, I felt it my obligation to say something too. Must be the black on black, it really makes it jump out and slap you in the face.... but I hate wheel gap, too, so it's something I notice. :dunno:

jbomz3

03-01-2009, 09:37 AM

"Jailbird"? :rofl: How's JD today? Had Maker's Mark friday and still feeling it.

You did mention it, but as it was one of the first things I noticed, I felt it my obligation to say something too. Must be the black on black, it really makes it jump out and slap you in the face.... but I hate wheel gap, too, so it's something I notice. :dunno:

That's alright then seeing as you've acknoledged my keen vision i'll let you off .
The nickname came from a previous thread obviously , i thought it quite fitting for a bad girl . I had a smidging of an hangover earlier , but a dozen mugs of coffee and 3hours upto the elbows in my pride and joy (trying to see where the anti trap is catching on my passenger door) it's just a distant memory . JD sends his regards , he'll be putting in an appearance later no doubt . What's makers mark friday ??? some kind of religous festival or cult ??? or just some celebration ? . :drink: . JJ .

bimmerbarbie

03-01-2009, 09:45 AM

That's alright then seeing as you've acknoledged my keen vision i'll let you off .
The nickname came from a previous thread obviously , i thought it quite fitting for a bad girl . I had a smidging of an hangover earlier , but a dozen mugs of coffee and 3hours upto the elbows in my pride and joy (trying to see where the anti trap is catching on my passenger door) it's just a distant memory . JD sends his regards , he'll be putting in an appearance later no doubt . What's makers mark friday ??? some kind of religous festival or cult ??? or just some celebration ? . :drink: . JJ .

I'm not a bad girl. Which thread are you referencing? :angel:

Friday is a day we have over here that goes in between Thursday and Saturday... guess it's a new trend. :bigpimp:

jbomz3

03-01-2009, 10:09 AM

I'm not a bad girl. Which thread are you referencing? :angel:

Friday is a day we have over here that goes in between Thursday and Saturday... guess it's a new trend. :bigpimp:

Sorry i must've read more into than there was (the thread regading getting locked up) :eeps: .

Erm yeah we have fridays occasionally over here too , but never heard them refered to as makers mark friday though . :confused: . JJ .

bimmerbarbie

03-01-2009, 10:17 AM

Sorry i must've read more into than there was (the thread regading getting locked up) :eeps: .

Erm yeah we have fridays occasionally over here too , but never heard them refered to as makers mark friday though . :confused: . JJ .

Then must not be good Fridays. :D

They informed me that I was a wuss in that thread, and I was probably exaggerating, seeing as it is me. It really was awful. They stole my socks :( I liked those socks, too. They never failed me. :(

jbomz3

03-01-2009, 10:31 AM

Then must not be good Fridays. :D

They informed me that I was a wuss in that thread, and I was probably exaggerating, seeing as it is me. It really was awful. They stole my socks :( I liked those socks, too. They never failed me. :(

How dare they . I didn't realise it was a one off , thought it maybe a regular thing , i know what young 'uns are like ;) . JJ .

bimmerblack

03-01-2009, 11:05 AM

To the OP: your coupe is MINT dude...so mint, and it is a total buyers market...im seeing 330's for sale around the 10k mark...with not many miles...incredible

e36mike

03-01-2009, 01:49 PM

925 yeee.

nice find damnnnnn.

DetE36

03-01-2009, 02:19 PM

Beautiful car to the OP. Exactly the same as mines except when I bought mines all the windows were tinted, and he also had 300+ lbs chrome rims on the car. Those instantly came off for the lighter stock ones. I bought my baby for $1100 with 140k on the odo. As of yet I've invested about another grand and she is by far one of, if not the best car, I've owned. As any other member will tell you, STAY ON TOP OF THE MAINTENANCE! I had an accord and all my parts cost me ten dollars and a mayonnaise sandwich, but at 162k, she felt and drove that old. My bimmer, minus a few quirks, still feels solid when driving, and I have yet to hear any wobbling or shaking noises. Although you'll pine for a bit more torque of the line while shes still stock, the reliability she'll give you is second to none. Just don't be mad when a civic burns you off the line. Laugh at them when their coffee can mufflers rust off.

andreialta

03-01-2009, 02:40 PM

925 yeee.

nice find damnnnnn.

yee yee. are there any meets in nor-cal?

E36 Phantom

03-01-2009, 05:08 PM

I'm not a bad girl. :angel:
Yes you are. Remember the snake picture? :eeps:
To the OP: your coupe is MINT dude...so mint, and it is a total buyers market...im seeing 330's for sale around the 10k mark...with not many miles...incredible
Yeah, there are a lot of E46 330s in the 9-12k range. I'll be picking one up this summer most likely.

bimmerbarbie

03-01-2009, 05:52 PM

Yes you are. Remember the snake picture? :eeps:

Yeah, there are a lot of E46 330s in the 9-12k range. I'll be picking one up this summer most likely.

I'm not telling you anything anymore. You're such a gossip. I bet you're really a girl.

E36 Phantom

03-01-2009, 06:00 PM

I'm not telling you anything anymore. You're such a gossip. I bet you're really a girl.
:bustingup

Only me, you, and Victor know about that. I won't tell. :eeps:

bimmerbarbie

03-01-2009, 06:02 PM

:bustingup

Only me, you, and Victor know about that. I won't tell. :eeps:

You just did! :rofl:

E36 Phantom

03-01-2009, 06:05 PM

You just did! :rofl:
All I said was "the snake picture." I didn't tell anyone that you pose naked with snakes wrapped arou --

-- oops.

bimmerbarbie

03-01-2009, 06:07 PM

All I said was "the snake picture." I didn't tell anyone that you pose naked with snakes wrapped arou --

-- oops.

:asshole:

:banghead:

Ryawee

03-02-2009, 12:21 AM

A) No American BMW came with hubcaps.

Mine did (those were the first to go:wave:), and I've seen a few others with them as well.

BTW how much do you think I should post these tires and wheels for on CL? The tires are basically brand new.

E36 Phantom

03-02-2009, 12:57 AM

What kind/size of tires, do they have roadside protection warranty, and do you have receipts?

jbomz3

03-02-2009, 02:39 AM

andreialta

03-02-2009, 09:25 AM

back to being on topic... haha. i have a question. My driver side window goes down and up automatically when i open or close the door. However my passenger side doesn't and i seem to notice some weird wind noise around it. Is it possible that it's causing that problem? windows still work for both doors.. what could be the problem on the passenger side for not doing the up and down?

E36 Phantom

03-02-2009, 10:14 AM

When i made the jovial comment about jailbird i thought maybe you was wrapped up in some fast and furious type robbery gang lifestyle . JJ .
:bustingup

Sounds about right......
back to being on topic... haha. i have a question. My driver side window goes down and up automatically when i open or close the door. However my passenger side doesn't and i seem to notice some weird wind noise around it. Is it possible that it's causing that problem? windows still work for both doors.. what could be the problem on the passenger side for not doing the up and down?

Ok, those are called "self indexing windows" and yeah, the indexing can come out of adjustment sometimes. The readjustment is described in the Bentley. PM me if you don't have a Bentley manual.

jbomz3

03-02-2009, 10:27 AM

bimmerbarbie

03-02-2009, 01:04 PM

So now i get where you're coming from with the reasoning of being a good girl , obviously you're an animal lover . Little minkeys , little dogs , and i erm take it a little snake ? :yikes: .

When i made the jovial comment about jailbird i thought maybe you was wrapped up in some fast and furious type robbery gang lifestyle . JJ .

The jailbird comment was more on the mark. :D

Chad! OUR secret! Remember?!

Andrei, get the manual from Chad if you haven't already. It'll come in handy. If your windows are as mean as mine, they pick rainy nights to act up.

jbomz3

03-02-2009, 02:01 PM

The jailbird comment was more on the mark. :D

Chad! OUR secret! Remember?!

Andrei, get the manual from Chad if you haven't already. It'll come in handy. If your windows are as mean as mine, they pick rainy nights to act up.

Ok , i'll let it lie now then , instead of kicking the poverbial out of it .

Is there something with the god-forsaken windows , 3days i've been trying to sort my passenger window anti-trap malarky and all i've achieved is from it jamming in 2 places 100% of the time it jams in 1 place 40% (at last count) can't see owt buckled stuck broke or bent (only my nextdoor neighbours) if i lube it up , once the lube as rubbed off it jams again . To top it all my finger nails are black and i'm all out of ideas , i think i need to go and get some inspiration from JD and several pints . If i'm not back by morning call the fed's . :mad: JJ .

andreialta

03-02-2009, 03:15 PM

Ryawee

03-02-2009, 04:26 PM

What kind/size of tires, do they have roadside protection warranty, and do you have receipts?

They're 205/60HR-15 ZEXIUS XI326 all seasons blackwall

$290 new
Now have 12,000 miles on them.
Bought in January of 2008 and I have the receipt and warranty from les schwab

Mr AAPL

03-02-2009, 05:48 PM

Wow, that's super clean man, congrats.

E36 Phantom

03-02-2009, 07:28 PM

Chad.. can i get a manual?? is that how i ask for it? :thumbup:
Lol, close enough. For future reference to "PM" someone, click their name, and click "Send this User a Private Message" or whatever it says there. But yeah, I'll send you over info now.

They're 205/60HR-15 ZEXIUS XI326 all seasons blackwall

$290 new
Now have 12,000 miles on them.
Bought in January of 2008 and I have the receipt and warranty from les schwab

Meh, for steelies and hubcaps with eh tires on them......maybe $300? I don't know, don't expect much.

bimmerbarbie

03-02-2009, 09:03 PM

Ok , i'll let it lie now then , instead of kicking the poverbial out of it .

Is there something with the god-forsaken windows , 3days i've been trying to sort my passenger window anti-trap malarky and all i've achieved is from it jamming in 2 places 100% of the time it jams in 1 place 40% (at last count) can't see owt buckled stuck broke or bent (only my nextdoor neighbours) if i lube it up , once the lube as rubbed off it jams again . To top it all my finger nails are black and i'm all out of ideas , i think i need to go and get some inspiration from JD and several pints . If i'm not back by morning call the fed's . :mad: JJ .

Was that english? Really? :dunno: I have no idea what you said. Love you man, but that was not any language I speak.

Ryawee

03-02-2009, 09:08 PM

Meh, for steelies and hubcaps with eh tires on them......maybe $300? I don't know, don't expect much.

Thanks. That's better then I expected.

andreialta

03-02-2009, 11:18 PM

Lol, close enough. For future reference to "PM" someone, click their name, and click "Send this User a Private Message" or whatever it says there. But yeah, I'll send you over info now.

haha.. well i knew how to pm someone, i just didn't know who Chad is really.. but now i do! tnx again :)

jbomz3

03-03-2009, 12:51 AM

Was that english? Really? :dunno: I have no idea what you said. Love you man, but that was not any language I speak.

Really ? was it that bad ? :confused: . JJ .

bimmerbarbie

03-03-2009, 12:55 AM

Really ? was it that bad ? :confused: . JJ .

Maybe I was just tired..... but can we say it again? Maybe? Please?

jbomz3

03-03-2009, 12:57 AM

Maybe I was just tired..... but can we say it again? Maybe? Please?

Which bit ? All of it ? . JJ .

bimmerbarbie

03-03-2009, 01:02 AM

Which bit ? All of it ? . JJ .

If you'd be so kind?? :D

jbomz3

03-03-2009, 01:12 AM

If you'd be so kind?? :D

Right , i meant i'd leave the comments about jailbird alone now (the whole bad girl thing) rather than just keep letting it go on and on . Is that better for you ?
Then the windows bit wasn't that misunderstood was it ? I'll look again later if it's not raining all day :mad: . Oh the bent bit and neighbours , i have a pair of homosexual men nextdoor , it's not me but eh whatever floats your boat , eh ? Bent also means homosexual here .
Oh thanks by the way "i love you man" , it's been along time since anyone's said that to me and never with a "man" on the end of it . JJ .

E36 Phantom

03-03-2009, 11:37 AM

JJ,

Yeah it was pretty bad. :rofl: In fact, after your explanation, I realize that everything I thought you were saying was wrong....... :p

jbomz3

03-03-2009, 11:43 AM

JJ,

Yeah it was pretty bad. :rofl: In fact, after your explanation, I realize that everything I thought you were saying was wrong....... :p

Why ??? How can you not understand that ? :eeps: . JJ .

bimmerbarbie

03-03-2009, 11:43 AM

Right , i meant i'd leave the comments about jailbird alone now (the whole bad girl thing) rather than just keep letting it go on and on . Is that better for you ?
Then the windows bit wasn't that misunderstood was it ? I'll look again later if it's not raining all day :mad: . Oh the bent bit and neighbours , i have a pair of homosexual men nextdoor , it's not me but eh whatever floats your boat , eh ? Bent also means homosexual here .
Oh thanks by the way "i love you man" , it's been along time since anyone's said that to me and never with a "man" on the end of it . JJ .

Wow, ok I had sort of interpreted the jailbird statement correctly. Everything after that I was completely wrong on. Stupid windows and rain....

:rofl: You're welcome. What do they call you then, if not man? Woman? Brotha-man? :D

JJ,

Yeah it was pretty bad. :rofl: In fact, after your explanation, I realize that everything I thought you were saying was wrong....... :p

:rofl: Good. It wasn't just me.

jbomz3

03-03-2009, 11:54 AM

Wow, ok I had sort of interpreted the jailbird statement correctly. Everything after that I was completely wrong on. Stupid windows and rain....

:rofl: You're welcome. What do they call you then, if not man? Woman? Brotha-man? :D

:rofl: Good. It wasn't just me.

Good i'm glad that's all cleared up , the "is that better for you?" was aimed at the explanation not is better to stop or carry the joke on (hope you understand) .
Erm it depends name wise , some call me jj some call me jaybo some call me youth and some even call me shag :dunno: whatever floats their boat eh ? I answer to lots of things , sometimes when it's not even aimed at me ;) . JJ . Oh yeah someone once called me eagle eyes :rofl:

bimmerbarbie

03-03-2009, 12:02 PM

Good i'm glad that's all cleared up , the "is that better for you?" was aimed at the explanation not is better to stop or carry the joke on (hope you understand) .
Erm it depends name wise , some call me jj some call me jaybo some call me youth and some even call me shag :dunno: whatever floats their boat eh ? I answer to lots of things , sometimes when it's not even aimed at me ;) . JJ . Oh yeah someone once called me eagle eyes :rofl:

Shag? Do I even want to know why? :eek: Yes, it's better for me. We'll have to limit things like that to the Chat. That place is scary.

Yep cause Eagle Eyes was so fitting! Just had to point out irrelevant things.... :p

jbomz3

03-03-2009, 12:09 PM

Shag? Do I even want to know why? :eek: Yes, it's better for me. We'll have to limit things like that to the Chat. That place is scary.

Yep cause Eagle Eyes was so fitting! Just had to point out irrelevant things.... :p

What chat ? limit what ? there's nowt rude to the remark it was just some stupid comment at work . I wanted to make a point of letting you know i'd looked the photo's and didn't know at 1st if it was a sticker or a scuff , then after i'd posted and looked at the rest i saw the gravel rash across the front end , sorry . Have you seen mine , it's marked all over , like the song says the camera never lies ;) . JJ .

bimmerbarbie

03-03-2009, 12:44 PM

What chat ? limit what ? there's nowt rude to the remark it was just some stupid comment at work . I wanted to make a point of letting you know i'd looked the photo's and didn't know at 1st if it was a sticker or a scuff , then after i'd posted and looked at the rest i saw the gravel rash across the front end , sorry . Have you seen mine , it's marked all over , like the song says the camera never lies ;) . JJ .

Our E36 chat.... look at the stickies. Limit the off topic-ness.... which isn't working too well for me, it seems.

:rofl: I'm just snobby about it, not used to having a messed up front end like this one is. :D

E36 Phantom

03-03-2009, 12:46 PM

:bustingup

I'm sticking with shag. That's too funny!

bimmerbarbie

03-03-2009, 12:50 PM

:bustingup

I'm sticking with shag. That's too funny!

Eagle Eyes, just call him Andy-the-Randy Goat-boy Chad if he bothers you. :rofl:

jbomz3

03-03-2009, 12:51 PM

Our E36 chat.... look at the stickies. Limit the off topic-ness.... which isn't working too well for me, it seems.

:rofl: I'm just snobby about it, not used to having a messed up front end like this one is. :D

If you buy a car with the idea of doing a bit of work on it to tidy it up and to personalise it to your taste , it doesn't really matter with minor cosmetics plus it all gives you something to do , i've not gone to work since 23rd may 2008 been busy with my old banger , it's kept me busy . But my other one cost me a lot more and i spent more on it yet it was newer and better condition i didn't do any greasy/dirty stuff it went to a bm dealer and i paid muchas dollars for it all . JJ .

bimmerbarbie

03-03-2009, 01:00 PM

If you buy a car with the idea of doing a bit of work on it to tidy it up and to personalise it to your taste , it doesn't really matter with minor cosmetics plus it all gives you something to do , i've not gone to work since 23rd may 2008 been busy with my old banger , it's kept me busy . But my other one cost me a lot more and i spent more on it yet it was newer and better condition i didn't do any greasy/dirty stuff it went to a bm dealer and i paid muchas dollars for it all . JJ .

True true, I just happen to be very impatient. And I like to be able to start on the personalizing and upgrading, instead of repairing what an idiot did due to improper care. :dunno: It's ok, still like my car. Most of the time. Not when it rains. :thumbup:

E36 Phantom

03-03-2009, 01:04 PM

Eagle Eyes, just call him ...

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:rolleyes:

jbomz3

03-03-2009, 01:04 PM

True true, I just happen to be very impatient. And I like to be able to start on the personalizing and upgrading, instead of repairing what an idiot did due to improper care. :dunno: It's ok, still like my car. Most of the time. Not when it rains. :thumbup:

I was told not long after buying my first beloved mz3 , a ford driver will put up with something working just 50% of the time where as a bm' drivers like things to work 100% of the time . I'm 100% of the time person anyway , if it's there i want to use it and use it till it breaks and needs replacing . JJ .

bimmerbarbie

03-03-2009, 01:09 PM

..................................

:rolleyes:

:AF330i:

I was told not long after buying my first beloved mz3 , a ford driver will put up with something working just 50% of the time where as a bm' drivers like things to work 100% of the time . I'm 100% of the time person anyway , if it's there i want to use it and use it till it brakes and needs replacing . JJ .

That's because with a Ford, it's NEVER working more than 50% of the time. They're used to it.

Things turn into brakes? Nifty. ;)

E36 Phantom

03-03-2009, 01:13 PM

if it's there i want to use it and use it till it brakes and needs replacing . JJ .

:banghead:

I always assumed when people said "breaks" instead of "brakes" for the little rotors that slow down the car, it's just cause they were so programmed into using "breaks."

Now you're messing with my whole theory!!!

:bang:

jbomz3

03-03-2009, 01:15 PM

:AF330i:

That's because with a Ford, it's NEVER working more than 50% of the time. They're used to it.

Things turn into brakes? Nifty. ;)

Ok ok , trust me i'm a half-wit .:typing: . JJ .

bimmerbarbie

03-03-2009, 01:16 PM

:banghead:

I always assumed when people said "breaks" instead of "brakes" for the little rotors that slow down the car, it's just cause they were so programmed into using "breaks."

Now you're messing with my whole theory!!!

:bang:

You were late again, darling. I beat you to it.... again.

Ok ok , trust me i'm a half-wit .:typing: . JJ .

It's ok, we still loves you. :thumbup:

jbomz3

03-03-2009, 01:17 PM

:banghead:

I always assumed when people said "breaks" instead of "brakes" for the little rotors that slow down the car, it's just cause they were so programmed into using "breaks."

Now you're messing with my whole theory!!!

:bang:

Yes , and all through my fingers being to fat for my keyboard . JJ .

E36 Phantom

03-03-2009, 01:21 PM

You were late again, darling. I beat you to it.... again.

Didn't see it. You're right about the stage we're at - I've gotten to the point where I prety much ignore what you say. :neener:
Yes , and all through my fingers being to fat for my keyboard . JJ .

Really? Your fingers are so big they swap the a and e several places off? Whoa! :p

bimmerbarbie

03-03-2009, 01:23 PM

Didn't see it. You're right about the stage we're at - I've gotten to the point where I prety much ignore what you say. :neener:

Really? Your fingers are so big they swap the a and e several places off? Whoa! :p

I think you meant "pretty". "Prety" isn't a word.

Maybe you shouldn't reprimand Eagle Eyes when you can't type either. :D

jbomz3

03-03-2009, 01:24 PM

Didn't see it. You're right about the stage we're at - I've gotten to the point where I prety much ignore what you say. :neener:

Really? Your fingers are so big they swap the a and e several places off? Whoa! :p

I've got a small keyboard and some sticky keys so maybe they can't keep up :thumbup: . JJ .