Here everyday, not sure why

Mmmdreamer · 09-23-2013, 07:13 PM

Majority of people have been coming to this forum for a good few years now...I come daily...with no particular aim or purpose.

I look at the gallery, local forum (you know, see if anyone has spotted me around town), then the main forum. Occasionally I dip into the Engine forum just to see all the drama about the extra 2hp one tune made over another.

Even the gallery is kind of underwhelming, I feel like I've seen almost every permutation of the e9x...wheels, bumpers, diffusers, stripes, seats...it's all looking pretty plain to me now.

Still love driving the car...enjoy seeing other Ms on the road...they have a nice presence on the roads...more menacing than they look in pictures.

I could have probably learned some valuable skill with all the time I've put into the forum...instead, I've learned a bunch of stuff that are useless in casual conversation with normal people.

Cool Steel · 09-23-2013, 07:34 PM

I agree with everything you said. I have only been here for approximately 6 months. I have wasted my time participating in many DCT vs MT threads...which in hindsight I now regret. Wasted my time for no reason...
Maybe I'll stick to the threads with information and less on drama....

Antonio1988 · 09-23-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cool Steel

I agree with everything you said. I have only been here for approximately 6 months. I have wasted my time participating in many DCT vs MT threads...which in hindsight I now regret. Wasted my time for no reason...

My same story almost exactly

HeartMD · 09-23-2013, 07:38 PM

pretty much describes me. Prior to actually signing up in april 2011 I was a forum lurker since about 2009. I too usually log in a look at the new threads posted on the General and engine forum. This is the longest time Ive been part of aforum and its been entertaining seeing the different personalities that are out there. Also have enjoyed coversation with other forum regulars. Personally I think it has been pretty cool and educational. I have learnet alot of information regarding not only the M but automobiles in general. I have to admit Ive always found the M3 vs 335 threads quite entertaining but have gotten pretty sick of the constant MT vs DCT battles.

mamadub · 09-23-2013, 07:41 PM

I've been coming here for a while now. I've learned so much from a lot of knowledgeable people on the board. I have met several local members and even one who had a business trip in my state. I also have formed wonderful friendships with a group of people on here whom I have never met. They answer all my questions for me and help me with my modding issues. I very much value their friendships. All forums have fun times, boring times, and frustrating times, but to me the friendships made here are invaluable.

HeartMD · 09-23-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mamadub

I've been coming here for a while now. I've learned so much from a lot of knowledgeable people on the board. I have met several local members and even one who had a business trip in my state. I also have formed wonderful friendships with a group of people on here whom I have never met. They answer all my questions for me and help me with my modding issues. I very much value their friendships. All forums have fun times, boring times, and frustrating times, but to me the friendships made here are invaluable.

+1

thorny · 09-23-2013, 07:51 PM

I have been coming here for 3 years now. I have learned so much and it was the main reason for me visiting, sharing my personal experience with my M3 was also pretty rewarding. Posting this stuff on facebook is pointless, noone has any clue what it is about, but here you get nice feedback and appreciation.

Maybe I am compensating for the lack of true car enthusiasts amongst my not so many friends

Although, the learning curve have flattened considerbly lately, because I am like OP have seen and heard it all.. Plus there is not much new from tuners these days. Now I just come here to see the latests from the well known entertainers whose names are too well-known around here to mention

bris2013m3 · 09-23-2013, 08:07 PM

Been here a year now both before and after delivery of my M and feel the same I come in look up any questions I have and have a look around for bit.

Transfer · 09-23-2013, 08:24 PM

I'm not sure where all my posts came from but apparently I'm on the forum a fair amount. I've learned a ton about our cars and cars in general and I've met a lot of great people locally through this forum. I've noticed that the E9x M3 forum has really taken a nose dive in traffic in the last 2 months and I imagine that will continue now that we're getting M3/M4 info coming across and the new car next year.

Powerslide · 09-23-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HeartMD

pretty much describes me. Prior to actually signing up in april 2011 I was a forum lurker since about 2009. I too usually log in a look at the new threads posted on the General and engine forum. This is the longest time Ive been part of aforum and its been entertaining seeing the different personalities that are out there. Also have enjoyed coversation with other forum regulars. Personally I think it has been pretty cool and educational. I have learnet alot of information regarding not only the M but automobiles in general. I have to admit Ive always found the M3 vs 335 threads quite entertaining but have gotten pretty sick of the constant MT vs DCT battles.

Exactly - one can learn far more
about human psychology on this forum than BMW's or cars in general for that matter...

1MOREMOD · 09-23-2013, 09:37 PM

do you know how much time i would have to spend talking with my wife if it werent for this forum. time well spent if you ask me. i learn something and get to give back as well. this is humanitarian work if i have ever seen it.

1MOREMOD · 09-23-2013, 09:44 PM

someone gets it! please dont tell on me or i will end up missing.

LarThaL · 09-23-2013, 09:54 PM

The e9x M3 has been around since late summer 2007. That is over 6 years. Most of the issues surrounding the actual car, tuning, performance, etc, etc, have been beaten to death. There is nothing new to be discovered and there hasn't been for a number of years.

This forum is no different than any other car enthusiast forum. The first years are packed with real information on the car. The later years tend to be more about just socializing with fellow owners and discussions that go off on tangents.

Don't worry....when the F8x platform hits, it'll all be about the car again. In the meantime, enjoy the still interesting and varied discussion topics that come up. It's all part of the online community.

FogCityM3 · 09-23-2013, 10:14 PM

LOL...a little too close to home

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

do you know how much time i would have to spend talking with my wife if it werent for this forum. time well spent if you ask me. i learn something and get to give back as well. this is humanitarian work if i have ever seen it.

dreamspeed · 09-23-2013, 10:25 PM

I check the forums on the iPhone app everyday even though it's pretty much just pointless troll threads nowadays.

If I actually need to find some info I'll just google it and most of the time it leads to an old post on here.

pkimM3r · 09-24-2013, 12:12 AM

I like debating on here.

Its entertainment 95% and good info 5%.

pkimM3r · 09-24-2013, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeartMD

pretty much describes me. Prior to actually signing up in april 2011 I was a forum lurker since about 2009. I too usually log in a look at the new threads posted on the General and engine forum. This is the longest time Ive been part of aforum and its been entertaining seeing the different personalities that are out there. Also have enjoyed coversation with other forum regulars. Personally I think it has been pretty cool and educational. I have learnet alot of information regarding not only the M but automobiles in general. I have to admit Ive always found the M3 vs 335 threads quite entertaining but have gotten pretty sick of the constant MT vs DCT battles.

You know you are thinking about the "engine exhaust" thread while you are with patients. Dont lie. Lol

M3ZCP6MT · 09-24-2013, 02:12 AM

This thread is one of the best threads lately...why some of us are here daily, and sometimes aimlessly.

pkimM3r · 09-24-2013, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by M3ZCP6MT

This thread is one of the best threads lately...why some of us are here daily, and sometimes aimlessly.

This is my facebook. I have no friends.

TurboBimmer · 09-24-2013, 03:27 AM

Hehe, I'm also way too much on the forums. But don't want to miss out any news on the latest mods for our cars

For sure I've learnt ALOT here over the past three years of ownership. From troubleshooting to tuning, from setups to reviews, from groupbuys to inspiration for mods, from helpful installation guides even for my shop to the occasional DIY.

And I've gotten to know several members here in "real life" which have become good friends now.

JTO24 · 09-24-2013, 04:57 AM

This thread describes me perfectly.. I started in e90post right around when BMS released the JB4 and meth was new; awesome wealth of info and I had a "good" excuse to come here daily. I then found myself lurking m3post before I had the m3.. Now I'm pretty much done modding the M... I think lol but I still come here everyday; looking through the general section, then galleryyy, regional for local deals on things I won't even buy, then wheels/tires to see if any new wheels are out. I dunno I still enjoy it even tho there really is no groundbreaking information to discover about the e9x anymore.

Mmmdreamer · 09-24-2013, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

do you know how much time i would have to spend talking with my wife if it werent for this forum. time well spent if you ask me. i learn something and get to give back as well. this is humanitarian work if i have ever seen it.

Mr. 1more, I knew you'd reply =) How's the e46 doing? Miss the v8 at all?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamadub

I've been coming here for a while now. I've learned so much from a lot of knowledgeable people on the board. I have met several local members and even one who had a business trip in my state. I also have formed wonderful friendships with a group of people on here whom I have never met. They answer all my questions for me and help me with my modding issues. I very much value their friendships. All forums have fun times, boring times, and frustrating times, but to me the friendships made here are invaluable.

I will say - I've met quite a few people at meet ups etc. It's funny how quickly people can bond over things they have in common...like M ownership...people I'd normally not talk to...it's like when I got a dog...I talk to all sorts of weirdos at the dog park. Not saying M owners are weirdos...hehe My wife refers to everyone as my gay car friends...and gay car meetups...which they could be mistaken for.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTO24

This thread describes me perfectly.. I started in e90post right around when BMS released the JB4 and meth was new; awesome wealth of info and I had a "good" excuse to come here daily. I then found myself lurking m3post before I had the m3.. Now I'm pretty much done modding the M... I think lol but I still come here everyday; looking through the general section, then galleryyy, regional for local deals on things I won't even buy, then wheels/tires to see if any new wheels are out. I dunno I still enjoy it even tho there really is no groundbreaking information to discover about the e9x anymore.

Considering you've got a 2013...you've modded up quick! But it's true...I will check for sale forums just to see what 'market value' on certain items are...like BBS LM-Rs for example...which I'm never going to purchase lol

09-23-2013, 07:13 PM	#1
Mmmdreamer Captain 46 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Jet Black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (1)	Here everyday, not sure why Majority of people have been coming to this forum for a good few years now...I come daily...with no particular aim or purpose. I look at the gallery, local forum (you know, see if anyone has spotted me around town), then the main forum. Occasionally I dip into the Engine forum just to see all the drama about the extra 2hp one tune made over another. Even the gallery is kind of underwhelming, I feel like I've seen almost every permutation of the e9x...wheels, bumpers, diffusers, stripes, seats...it's all looking pretty plain to me now. Still love driving the car...enjoy seeing other Ms on the road...they have a nice presence on the roads...more menacing than they look in pictures. I could have probably learned some valuable skill with all the time I've put into the forum...instead, I've learned a bunch of stuff that are useless in casual conversation with normal people. __________________ [08 e90 M3. Jet Black/Black. Dinan Rear Exhaust. ACM Test Pipes. ESS Tune. Eibach Pro-Kit + e36 bumpstops. 18x10 Apex Arc-8. AA Air Filter. RPI Scoops. CREE Angel Eyes. OEM Blacklines. Black Reflectors. Gloss Black Grills. Matte Black Gills. ZCP Shift Knob]
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Cool Steel Banned 10 Rep 358 Posts Drives: M3 E92 ZCP DCT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: A galaxy far..far..away iTrader: (0)	I agree with everything you said. I have only been here for approximately 6 months. I have wasted my time participating in many DCT vs MT threads...which in hindsight I now regret. Wasted my time for no reason... Maybe I'll stick to the threads with information and less on drama.... Last edited by Cool Steel; 09-23-2013 at 07:40 PM..
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HeartMD Captain 47 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2011.75 MW,ZCP E92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	pretty much describes me. Prior to actually signing up in april 2011 I was a forum lurker since about 2009. I too usually log in a look at the new threads posted on the General and engine forum. This is the longest time Ive been part of aforum and its been entertaining seeing the different personalities that are out there. Also have enjoyed coversation with other forum regulars. Personally I think it has been pretty cool and educational. I have learnet alot of information regarding not only the M but automobiles in general. I have to admit Ive always found the M3 vs 335 threads quite entertaining but have gotten pretty sick of the constant MT vs DCT battles. __________________ 2011.75 E92 MW/BB extended,ZCP,ZP2,ZCV, IPOD,BMW APPS, Heatedseats,6MT, Edition Black Chrome Grills & Side Gills, CF splitters, CF performance spoiler, CF mirror caps, Turner black anodized pedals, Akropovic Evolution exhaust w/CF tips, Still Undecided on tune, AFE Pro5r, AFE intake scoops, LUX H8 2009 E92 JB/Black 335 xdrive (retired)
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mamadub Captain 96 Rep 825 Posts Drives: Melbourne Red 2011 E93 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I've been coming here for a while now. I've learned so much from a lot of knowledgeable people on the board. I have met several local members and even one who had a business trip in my state. I also have formed wonderful friendships with a group of people on here whom I have never met. They answer all my questions for me and help me with my modding issues. I very much value their friendships. All forums have fun times, boring times, and frustrating times, but to me the friendships made here are invaluable. __________________ Black Novillo Extended Leather, Convenience Package, Premium Package 2, DCT, DDC, BMW Apps, Custom Stereo upgrade, Eisenmann Sport Black Series Exhaust, 20"HRE's P45SC's. Color matched Brembo 380/345's, KW Coilovers
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thorny Captain 83 Rep 954 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (9)	I have been coming here for 3 years now. I have learned so much and it was the main reason for me visiting, sharing my personal experience with my M3 was also pretty rewarding. Posting this stuff on facebook is pointless, noone has any clue what it is about, but here you get nice feedback and appreciation. Maybe I am compensating for the lack of true car enthusiasts amongst my not so many friends Although, the learning curve have flattened considerbly lately, because I am like OP have seen and heard it all.. Plus there is not much new from tuners these days. Now I just come here to see the latests from the well known entertainers whose names are too well-known around here to mention
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bris2013m3 Private First Class 12 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Bliss, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Been here a year now both before and after delivery of my M and feel the same I come in look up any questions I have and have a look around for bit.
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Transfer Major General 5251 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	I'm not sure where all my posts came from but apparently I'm on the forum a fair amount. I've learned a ton about our cars and cars in general and I've met a lot of great people locally through this forum. I've noticed that the E9x M3 forum has really taken a nose dive in traffic in the last 2 months and I imagine that will continue now that we're getting M3/M4 info coming across and the new car next year.
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	do you know how much time i would have to spend talking with my wife if it werent for this forum. time well spent if you ask me. i learn something and get to give back as well. this is humanitarian work if i have ever seen it. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	someone gets it! please dont tell on me or i will end up missing. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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LarThaL Colonel 336 Rep 2,940 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Springfield, MA iTrader: (0)	The e9x M3 has been around since late summer 2007. That is over 6 years. Most of the issues surrounding the actual car, tuning, performance, etc, etc, have been beaten to death. There is nothing new to be discovered and there hasn't been for a number of years. This forum is no different than any other car enthusiast forum. The first years are packed with real information on the car. The later years tend to be more about just socializing with fellow owners and discussions that go off on tangents. Don't worry....when the F8x platform hits, it'll all be about the car again. In the meantime, enjoy the still interesting and varied discussion topics that come up. It's all part of the online community. __________________ **Audi S6 Audi S3 * Porsche Cayman GTS* --Former BMW M3 owner**
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pkimM3r Banned 205 Rep 7,298 Posts Drives: m3 saloon in granny mode. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles iTrader: (0)	I like debating on here. Its entertainment 95% and good info 5%.
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TurboBimmer Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,618 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Luxembourg iTrader: (5)	Hehe, I'm also way too much on the forums. But don't want to miss out any news on the latest mods for our cars For sure I've learnt ALOT here over the past three years of ownership. From troubleshooting to tuning, from setups to reviews, from groupbuys to inspiration for mods, from helpful installation guides even for my shop to the occasional DIY. And I've gotten to know several members here in "real life" which have become good friends now. __________________ Performance Seats, Exhaust, Splitters, Pedals, Steering Wheel / RB Turbos / M3 CF Roof / Brembo GT BBK 355/345 / Rollcage / Forge FMIC / Quaife LSD / Öhlins Road & Track / M3 Suspension Parts / Solid Subframe Bushings / Vorshlag Camberplates / Megan Racing Toe Links / LeatherZ Gauges / Extended M3 DCT Paddles / ER Sports OC / AR OC / Aux Radiator / AR DPs / Alpina TCU / COBB Pro-Tune
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09-24-2013, 04:57 AM	#21
JTO24 never could compete with Lloyd Braun 5275 Rep 5,378 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (7)	This thread describes me perfectly.. I started in e90post right around when BMS released the JB4 and meth was new; awesome wealth of info and I had a "good" excuse to come here daily. I then found myself lurking m3post before I had the m3.. Now I'm pretty much done modding the M... I think lol but I still come here everyday; looking through the general section, then galleryyy, regional for local deals on things I won't even buy, then wheels/tires to see if any new wheels are out. I dunno I still enjoy it even tho there really is no groundbreaking information to discover about the e9x anymore. __________________ 2022 G80 M3 6MT \| Skyscraper Gray \| Kyalami Orange 2018 F87 M2 6MT \| Alpine White (sold) 2016 981 Cayman 6MT \| Jet Black (sold) 2015 F80 M3 DCT \| Tanzanite Blue \| Gold Brown (sold) 2013 E92 M3 6MT \| Mineral White \| Fox Red/Black (sold)
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