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Self Introduction
- Louv
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- Location: Das cats, Cali
Self Introduction
Disclaimer: I'm only a newbie to the e86.
I've been (mostly) lurking here for a few months. And I've been (very nicely) asked to post an intro here.
A tiny bit of background on me:
I'm a BMW addict.
The Z4 Coupe is my 8th BMW.
I still own 5 of them. (and a Tundra to haul gravel and lumber)
I have Zero garage queens. All are dirty. All get driven.
3 have been on racetracks. (Laguna Seca, Infineon, Thunderhill, Willow Springs, and ButtonWillow)
I've driven on the 'Ring (3 Day BMW Club driving school, in a rental 118d )
To earn all the money I spend at BMW parts counters, I help develop consumer electronics. Perhaps you've heard of a few: Macintosh, Newton, WebTV, iPod, Akimbo, and a few recent products for SanDisk and Sirius Satellite radio.
I am also a California Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator. (how's that for random?)
Currently in the Driveway:
1988 M6 (Track Car) - 146k miles
1989 750iL (aka "Drippy" aka "Squishy") - 214k miles
2000 M5 (formerly my Daily Driver) - 108k miles
2001 Tundra TRD (Hauls Stuff) - 66k miles
2004 X5 4.4i (The wife's) - 49k miles
2007 Z4 Coupe 3.0si (Commute & Track toy) - 8000 miles
= 25.6 litres & 1790 Horsepower
...and now you must suffer through the bandwidth-wasting pictures of my car:
I've been (mostly) lurking here for a few months. And I've been (very nicely) asked to post an intro here.
A tiny bit of background on me:
I'm a BMW addict.
The Z4 Coupe is my 8th BMW.
I still own 5 of them. (and a Tundra to haul gravel and lumber)
I have Zero garage queens. All are dirty. All get driven.
3 have been on racetracks. (Laguna Seca, Infineon, Thunderhill, Willow Springs, and ButtonWillow)
I've driven on the 'Ring (3 Day BMW Club driving school, in a rental 118d )
To earn all the money I spend at BMW parts counters, I help develop consumer electronics. Perhaps you've heard of a few: Macintosh, Newton, WebTV, iPod, Akimbo, and a few recent products for SanDisk and Sirius Satellite radio.
I am also a California Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator. (how's that for random?)
Currently in the Driveway:
1988 M6 (Track Car) - 146k miles
1989 750iL (aka "Drippy" aka "Squishy") - 214k miles
2000 M5 (formerly my Daily Driver) - 108k miles
2001 Tundra TRD (Hauls Stuff) - 66k miles
2004 X5 4.4i (The wife's) - 49k miles
2007 Z4 Coupe 3.0si (Commute & Track toy) - 8000 miles
= 25.6 litres & 1790 Horsepower
...and now you must suffer through the bandwidth-wasting pictures of my car:
'09 BMW R1200GS-A, '09 Ducati 696 (sold), '08 Z4 M Coupe, '07 Z4 Coupe (sold), '01 Tundra, '00 M5, '89 750iL, and I think my wife has a car, too.
- enfield
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Re: Self Introduction
Welcome and I loved the track pics here and on the other thread!!
The Z4M Roaster & Croup are gone!
It's E92 M3 from now on.
It's E92 M3 from now on.
- Citation 650
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- Location: 17 Mile Drive - Pebble Beach, CA
Re: Self Introduction
The 3rd picture would be a winner in the photo contest.
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Re: Self Introduction
Hey that where i got my z too.....welcome...and a BIG welcome cause your in the bay area.
- flyboyaj
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- Location: Sin City
Re: Self Introduction
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!!! That first pic would have won my vote in the Photo Contest!
So glad to see you finally posted here! Welcome to the greatest Z4 resource in the world!
So glad to see you finally posted here! Welcome to the greatest Z4 resource in the world!
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- Rick Hunter
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- Louv
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- Joined: Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:31 pm
- Location: Das cats, Cali
Re: Self Introduction
True dat. I'm old here.Rick Hunter wrote:Hey... you're not new here!
Welcome mate.
Thanks to all for the compliments on the photos... it's another habit... takin' pictures.
'09 BMW R1200GS-A, '09 Ducati 696 (sold), '08 Z4 M Coupe, '07 Z4 Coupe (sold), '01 Tundra, '00 M5, '89 750iL, and I think my wife has a car, too.
- Yal
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Re: Self Introduction
We probably have some acquaintances in common at apple.
Welcome!
Welcome!
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- ovrkll
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- Location: Mcdonough, GA
Re: Self Introduction
Welcome to the Forum! I recognize you from the Flickr groups, glad that you found us here
'06 Interlagos Blue Z4M
- WLH
- Lifer
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Re: Self Introduction
Welcome To The Forum and Great Pics...
- inTgr8r
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- Location: Toronto, Canada
Re: Self Introduction
Louv, Welcome to the loonie bin
I love your pics....
Montego really looks good on the coupe..... dare I say I prefer it to IB
I love how the colour pops in this pic
I love your pics....
Montego really looks good on the coupe..... dare I say I prefer it to IB
I love how the colour pops in this pic
- 2 Zero
- Lifer
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Re: Self Introduction
inTgr8r wrote:Louv, Welcome to the loonie bin
I love your pics....
Montego really looks good on the coupe..... dare I say I prefer it to IB
Hey watch it! Some of us like our Interlagos Blue
Out driving my car!!
See ya on the road!!
See ya on the road!!
- phillb7
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- Lifer
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Re: Self Introduction
Hi. yes yes yes, that first pic really shows the car the way it is meant to shown.... Driven......flyboyaj wrote:Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!!! That first pic would have won my vote in the Photo Contest!
So glad to see you finally posted here! Welcome to the greatest Z4 resource in the world!
Drives 2008 Z4MC (His) & 2003 Z4 Roadster (Her's)