What brought you to Bimmerpost?

M5Rick · 06-24-2021, 02:25 AM

First BMW is this one so knew about b/post from a while ago when I changed up from a Merc.

King Rudi · 06-24-2021, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Frostynorth

Real lucky, do you park in gear now?

I no longer have the E93, but for the remainder of the time that I owned it; yes, most definitely and that very moment crossed my mind every time I parked thereafter.

....and yes, extremely lucky. The story doesn't paint the picture of the ditch that the car was headed into, the fact that I stopped it inches before the tires rolled over the edge and I was behind it. The added weight of the convertible was no joke in trying to stop the car. Literally feet planted solid while it pushed me backwards, sliding my feet across the asphalt. I could seriously feel the asphalt tearing the tread on my sneakers.

TiMSport · 06-24-2021, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by King Rudi

I no longer have the E93, but for the remainder of the time that I owned it; yes, most definitely and that very moment crossed my mind every time I parked thereafter.

....and yes, extremely lucky. The story doesn't paint the picture of the ditch that the car was headed into, the fact that I stopped it inches before the tires rolled over the edge and I was behind it. The added weight of the convertible was no joke in trying to stop the car. Literally feet planted solid while it pushed me backwards, sliding my feet across the asphalt. I could seriously feel the asphalt tearing the tread on my sneakers.

Crazy story, you are lucky indeed!

Der_Wolf · 06-24-2021, 02:59 PM

An ad came up while browsing pornhub that there were single BMW's in my area. Clicked it and now I am here with you all

Littlebear · 06-24-2021, 03:34 PM

To BimmerPost: I've always worked on my BMWs, starting when we used the Haynes Repair Manuals (& "Autobook"?). That lead to internet forums like "Duane's Garage", which as my BMWs got huge & modern lead me here .

To Off-Topic Asylum: I have no idea.

Frostynorth · 06-24-2021, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Rudi

I no longer have the E93, but for the remainder of the time that I owned it; yes, most definitely and that very moment crossed my mind every time I parked thereafter.

....and yes, extremely lucky. The story doesn't paint the picture of the ditch that the car was headed into, the fact that I stopped it inches before the tires rolled over the edge and I was behind it. The added weight of the convertible was no joke in trying to stop the car. Literally feet planted solid while it pushed me backwards, sliding my feet across the asphalt. I could seriously feel the asphalt tearing the tread on my sneakers.

I've busted friends balls over not parking in gear and only trusting the parking brake.
It's rather impressive you were able to stop the car, don't think I'd of managed that.

upstatedoc · 06-24-2021, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Der_Wolf

An ad came up while browsing pornhub that there were single BMW's in my area. Clicked it and now I am here with you all

You're going to fit in well here.

Littlebear · 06-24-2021, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frostynorth

I've busted friends balls over not parking in gear and only trusting the parking brake.
It's rather impressive you were able to stop the car, don't think I'd of managed that.

I remember when my friend thought 4th gear was the same as 1st gear for parking.
Crunch!

3.0L · 06-24-2021, 07:55 PM

My new (in 2014) M235i.

HFW003 · 06-25-2021, 12:34 AM

I’m surprised none of the smart fuckers in here haven’t said this already so allow me,

the internet!

HFW003 · 06-25-2021, 12:37 AM

Seriously though, bought my first F30 back in 2012 and I always like to know as much as I can about the car/bike I own so here I am.

Don’t really get involved in the On Topic sections anymore, they just go round in cycles. What oil, what fuel, how do I lift the wipers, and so on so I primarily stick the OT.

Frostynorth · 06-25-2021, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Littlebear

I remember when my friend thought 4th gear was the same as 1st gear for parking.
Crunch!

4th, what logic is that. Ouch

Joekerr · 06-25-2021, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HFW003

I’m surprised none of the smart fuckers in here haven’t said this already so allow me,

the internet!

Surely you didn't expect that from me? I'm dumb with flashes of mediocrity.

HFW003 · 06-25-2021, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Joekerr

Surely you didn't expect that from me? I'm dumb with flashes of mediocrity.

Smart arse not smart clever, so maybe

And don’t call me Shirley!

King Rudi · 06-25-2021, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Der_Wolf

An ad came up while browsing pornhub that there were single BMW's in my area. Clicked it and now I am here with you all

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frostynorth

I've busted friends balls over not parking in gear and only trusting the parking brake.
It's rather impressive you were able to stop the car, don't think I'd of managed that.

I'm honestly surprised myself. I had never tried to push or to stop a rolling convertible before. I was incredibly sore for about a week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by upstatedoc

You're going to fit in well here.

I was thinking the same. Welcome Der_Wolf

Der_Wolf · 06-25-2021, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Rudi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Der_Wolf

An ad came up while browsing pornhub that there were single BMW's in my area. Clicked it and now I am here with you all

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frostynorth

I've busted friends balls over not parking in gear and only trusting the parking brake.
It's rather impressive you were able to stop the car, don't think I'd of managed that.

I'm honestly surprised myself. I had never tried to push or to stop a rolling convertible before. I was incredibly sore for about a week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by upstatedoc

You're going to fit in well here.

I was thinking the same. Welcome Der_Wolf

Jody approved lifestyle

unluky · 06-25-2021, 08:16 AM

Trying to fix some #$*!@%$%@!^&%# thing on my first BMW and googling "HOW IN THE %$#$@#$$#@ DO I FIX xxxxx?" and it brought me right here.........

UncleWede · 06-25-2021, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HFW003

I'm surprised none of the smart fuckers in here haven't said this already so allow me,

the internet!

14.4 modem

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CTinline-six · 06-25-2021, 11:57 AM

I used to hate BMWs. I had owned other vehicles, mainly Jeeps, until this car. A friend had a 2006 E90 she needed help with, and I ended up finding this forum and fixing a lot of the stuff that was wrong with it. That turned into me working on a few family members' E46s and other BMWs. Sure enough I had car guy friends with BMWs before long and ended up buying an E90 for myself 4 years ago.

Been here ever since. I still own a Jeep Wrangler, and it's interesting how similar the communities are.

3.0L · 06-25-2021, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HFW003

I’m surprised none of the smart fuckers in here haven’t said this already so allow me,

the internet!

Or perhaps Google search.

Maynard · 06-25-2021, 01:34 PM

My parole officer told me I had to join a support group for addicts.

TiMSport · 06-25-2021, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

Or perhaps Google search.

Hey that's how I found this place.

06-24-2021, 02:25 AM	#45
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Littlebear Banned 3467 Rep 2,044 Posts Drives: ...the Mods crazy. Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Not here, apparently.... iTrader: (2)	To BimmerPost: I've always worked on my BMWs, starting when we used the Haynes Repair Manuals (& "Autobook"?). That lead to internet forums like "Duane's Garage", which as my BMWs got huge & modern lead me here . To Off-Topic Asylum: I have no idea. Last edited by Littlebear; 06-24-2021 at 04:30 PM..
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