Author Topic: rpsnort, beemer fans.. (Read 1837 times)

Mathman · « **Reply #30 on:** September 28, 2005, 09:35:27 PM »

That may not be the way you are in real life. I got along with you fine at the con when I met you and most of the time online. The problem is that you come across exactly like that through the forums. That is why people give you the crap they do.

When someone posts that they are happy that people are flying flags after 9/11, you post that you had been doing it for years before. You post numerous times about you being followed and spied on in Aces High because people were out to "get you" in the game. Posting that stuff (and tons of other posts that are similar to them) makes you come across as a narcissistic paranoid.

Again, I don't think you are an idiot or anything more than someone who is proud of his life, family, and possessions. I don't think there is anyhting wrong with that. However, I can see where that combined with the way you post can drive people crazy or provide them fuel to tweak your nipples. My squaddies, god bless them, love to tweak people's nipples. Sometimes they are hilarious, other times they aren't.

Shuckins · « **Reply #31 on:** September 28, 2005, 09:36:50 PM »

Nice garage Rip.

Got a proposition for ya.

Adopt me.

I got a lot to offer in return. As your adopted son and personal valet/butler, I will...

Wash, wax, and service your cars on a weekly basis...clean and oil your guns, including the bores, and test-fire the rifles periodically to make certain the scopes are sighted to point of aim at 200 yards...carry out routine maintenance on your boats, home and/or outbuildings, including any vacation home you may have...be responsible for performing guard duty of wife and children in the even that you have to be away on business for an extended period...accompany you on your fall forays into the wilds to help you skin, cape, and butcher your trophies, and prepare your meals at the end of the day.

As you can see, I have a lot to offer.

However, I don't wash underwear.

ATA · « **Reply #32 on:** September 28, 2005, 09:51:51 PM »

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Originally posted by hblair
Well thanks guys. I might hang out at the beemer board some rip (spell it right )
I've learned a little more about the engine. From what I understand, the only thing each bank of cylinder shares is a crankshaft and the same motor oil. making an electrical breakdown impossible. The car is supposed to go into "limp mode" to get you home. Even two alternators heh. Troubleshooting a prob might be costly.
who keers.

There are also two DME's(Digital Motor Electronics),Separate EML (throtle control module),and EGS (trans control module).Nearest dealer should have updated software for those modules(we do),it will run and shift better.
electrical breakdown impossible?
Oh it's possible all right:)
Nice car overall,!!

hblair · « **Reply #33 on:** September 29, 2005, 08:13:38 AM »

ATA, how much for the updated software and what does it do? How complex are the electronics on these engines? Are you a parts guy?

Ripsnort · « **Reply #34 on:** September 29, 2005, 08:17:53 AM »

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Originally posted by Mathman
That may not be the way you are in real life. I got along with you fine at the con when I met you and most of the time online. The problem is that you come across exactly like that through the forums. That is why people give you the crap they do.

When someone posts that they are happy that people are flying flags after 9/11, you post that you had been doing it for years before. You post numerous times about you being followed and spied on in Aces High because people were out to "get you" in the game. Posting that stuff (and tons of other posts that are similar to them) makes you come across as a narcissistic paranoid.

Again, I don't think you are an idiot or anything more than someone who is proud of his life, family, and possessions. I don't think there is anyhting wrong with that. However, I can see where that combined with the way you post can drive people crazy or provide them fuel to tweak your nipples. My squaddies, god bless them, love to tweak people's nipples. Sometimes they are hilarious, other times they aren't.

So let me get this straight...you come back to this BBS where you've been absent for quite some time, just to tell me that I get a ration of crap because I posted that I flew a flag in my front yard before 9/11 (which is a fact)? You say you don't *like* my style of posting? So you justify it by backing up a bunch of FDB's, most of who have either been banned from this BBS at one time or another, and then tell me that that type of behavior , "tweaking nipples" is acceptable? You obviously have some growing up to do young man. And as far as our Con meet, I think we spoke for what...5 minutes?

Please let me know if posting about new toys on this BBS is a big no no in your book.

Also, please link any posts where I thought people were "out to get me". I may have posted that a few of our big raids were spoiled due to spies (which you cannot deny happened in AH). But I really don't recall posting in the fashion you claim.

I highly recommend you go back to the FDB forums. It is evident in your first reply of this thread that you fit in well over there with your peers.

And FWIW, I'm done with you and this thread. You're officially the second person to make my ignore list. Creamo was the first. Misery loves company.

SOB · « **Reply #35 on:** September 29, 2005, 09:11:53 AM »

LOL, I'm sorry, but that lecture is just too funny.

"You obviously have some growing up to do young man." Priceless.

On the subject of the thread, I hated the look of those beamers when they were new, but I was in high school so what he hell did I know? Since then, they've kinda grown on me as about the only beamers that I like the look of. I dunno what it is...maybe 'cause they're a little more square, but not old-style boxy. Congrats on getting your dream car, Hblair, it was fun to read your post about it...it's easy to tell how empassioned you are with it. So, have you already planned out a "just because" road trip?

ATA · « **Reply #36 on:** September 29, 2005, 11:11:45 AM »

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Originally posted by hblair
ATA, how much for the updated software and what does it do? How complex are the electronics on these engines? Are you a parts guy?

I'm a BMW Tech,updated sowtware should delete little bugs,such as hard shifting when trans. is cold,long time to adapt to the new driver,fuel economy-theres a lot of crap like this.
Plus it's always nice to now whats going on in your control modules(fault codes and such).
Electonics in BMW are always were and will be more comlex than in any other manufacturer.If you have a problem dont go to "Rodriges auto repair" type shops.Make sure that your tech knows what hes doing
Glad to help bro

ATA · « **Reply #37 on:** September 29, 2005, 11:13:52 AM »

BTW to update the software they will(should )charge you for the labor only.Every dealer is different,2 hours maybe.

Raubvogel · « **Reply #38 on:** September 29, 2005, 09:41:59 PM »

I haven't been banned, this board just bores me most of the time. I lurk and read, but see no reason to post. Don't paint the FDBs with too wide of a brush there Rip. I've met you, gone to the 262 project with you, and had a good time. You're a good guy. Sometimes you come across a bit pretentious on the intardnet, but that's the limitations of the written language. That's just my 2 cents.

The FDBs are WYSIWYG. We're the same in person as we are on the web.... and that's what's beautiful about it. No fake personas or macho intardnet characters. Just guys who like to have a good time, share a good laugh, and act immature in a Amurrican way.

Now back to topic...

I had a 323i back in the late 80s-early 90's that I loved hblair. Bought it in Germany for $600. It was an awesome piece of machinery. Out of all the cars I've owned, it's one of the few that I still wish I had. Enjoy it!

midnight Target · « **Reply #39 on:** September 29, 2005, 10:09:12 PM »

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Originally posted by Ripsnort
And FWIW, I'm done with you and this thread. You're officially the second person to make my ignore list. Creamo was the first. Misery loves company.

Wow, that just seemed way too easy.

ATA · « **Reply #40 on:** September 29, 2005, 11:56:41 PM »

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Originally posted by Raubvogel
I had a 323i back in the late 80s-early 90's that I loved hblair. Bought it in Germany for $600. It was an awesome piece of machinery. Out of all the cars I've owned, it's one of the few that I still wish I had. Enjoy it!

Those E30's were meant to be taken apart and put back together without any complications(thats the way averything should be!).
And now even e90(new 3 series) is a friking space shotle tech......
BMW is an altimate driving machine,i'm sure of it

sling322 · « **Reply #41 on:** September 30, 2005, 08:16:19 AM »

Heh...yeah Rip....it was all about the car. Had nothing to do with the constant posts "one-upping" anything that anyone else ever posted about. On this board you are the guy that always has a story just a little bit better than the last guy. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Hajo · « **Reply #42 on:** September 30, 2005, 10:04:33 AM »

Hey Rip! How the hell are ya btw!

hblair · « **Reply #43 on:** December 08, 2006, 12:20:16 PM »

Drove the 750 for 8 months or so, spent about 500 on it then found someone who loved the car even more than me. I let him have it for 1500 more than I paid for it. He's spent about 4 thousand on it. Better him than me.

Great car, costs too much to own though.

john9001 · « **Reply #44 on:** December 08, 2006, 02:06:26 PM »

BMW= over priced, high maintenance, yuppie ride.