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Tim2100

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I have been a member on here for sometime and have been reading lots of posts recently in the run up to getting a new car. So I thought I had better introduce myself.

my last two cars have both been BMW's
I have a E82 120d Coupe for 3 years and the last two and a bit years have a F20 120d. I fancy a change in many ways and am on the lookout to replace my F20 with a Z4 Coupe.

I had a quick look at Z4MR which whilst was fantastic would be a bit to much for a daily driver. £500 tax & sub 20mpg wont help.
I then saw a very cheap Z4C yesterday which I think is the cheapest in the UK and was very impressed with it. Drove really well and felt 'right' unfortunatly not quite the right time as I need to know when my lease car goes back before getting the replacement.
 
Hello and welcome aboard

Lets hope you find just the right car soon and then you can join us on some of the car meets we have every now and then

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Welcome to the forum. :) :thumbsup: I no very little about BMW's. :o What is an E82? and what is an F20? :?

Enjoy the Chase in search of your E86. :wink:
 
Thanks guys.

I'm sure I will be raising some questions as I get closer to getting the car. It has to be the Coupe as I normally have around 90lb worth of bowling balls in the boot which won't fit into the roadster.

I will certainly be joining in on some of the meet-ups when I can.

3 years is because I originally signed up 3 years ago as I had an option of picking up a Z4MC, which didn't happen.
 
Tim2100 said:
Thanks guys.

I'm sure I will be raising some questions as I get closer to getting the car. It has to be the Coupe as I normally have around 90lb worth of bowling balls in the boot which won't fit into the roadster.

I will certainly be joining in on some of the meet-ups when I can.

3 years is because I originally signed up 3 years ago as I had an option of picking up a Z4MC, which didn't happen.
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Are you sure about that? The roadster has a fairly spacious boot :o
Rob
 
Marlon said:
ok, I have to ask - 90lb worth of bowling balls ?
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Haha. I regularly Ten-pin bowl and normally carry 6 bowling balls with me in two bags.

I have managed to fit 21 Bowling balls plus kit into the boot of my 120 hatch.
 
Hi and Welcome!
Most of us are intrigued how many 18" wheels will fit into the car... fair play to fitting 21 bowling balls in the car! :lol:

Good luck on the search!
 
Tim2100 said:
Marlon said:
ok, I have to ask - 90lb worth of bowling balls ?
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Haha. I regularly Ten-pin bowl and normally carry 6 bowling balls with me in two bags.

I have managed to fit 21 Bowling balls plus kit into the boot of my 120 hatch.
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I have to ask....... why do you need more than 1 bowling ball never mind 6 or 21?
You can only throw them one at a time. :lol:
And also what kit do you need other than bowling shoes?
 
Can't just carry round one ball? :wink:

On a serious note, I'm sure if you're into bowling (much like any sport) then it's mandatory to have some sort of team uniform!
 
Welcome to the forum OP.

I used to be in a junior ten-pin league, but haven't been bowling for ages - maybe it's time to get the ball out of the loft! I only ever needed one as I always bowled a straight ball, but can understand why a hook bowler would need more than one (not sure about 21 though) - I still remember the bottles of Nu-Skin from doing tournaments. :lol:

Anyway, I'm sure an E86 would take loads of balls, so to speak! And you'll find it a real treat after the diesels - I had a 320td and a 123d before I saw the light and bought an E86.

Hope you can get one soon. :thumbsup:
 
Nictrix said:
I have to ask....... why do you need more than 1 bowling ball never mind 6 or 21?
You can only throw them one at a time. :lol:
And also what kit do you need other than bowling shoes?
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Haha. It is a question that is asked regularly.
I bowl hook bowling style (Ball goes in a curve) and the different balls have different strengths depending on the conditions. A nice new centre with lots of oil on the lane will need a super strong ball to cut through the oil, other centres or patterns may have more grip or less oil or a different oil pattern so need a weaker ball and every variation between them.

Need shoes, towels, wipes, cleaners, wrist support, thumb tape and thumb inserts :D:D :rofl: :D:D

21 was taking 4 peoples kit to a large tournament near London.
 
Mr Tidy said:
Welcome to the forum OP.

I used to be in a junior ten-pin league, but haven't been bowling for ages - maybe it's time to get the ball out of the loft! I only ever needed one as I always bowled a straight ball, but can understand why a hook bowler would need more than one (not sure about 21 though) - I still remember the bottles of Nu-Skin from doing tournaments. :lol:

Anyway, I'm sure an E86 would take loads of balls, so to speak! And you'll find it a real treat after the diesels - I had a 320td and a 123d before I saw the light and bought an E86.

Hope you can get one soon. :thumbsup:
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Cheers. You should get the ball out and start bowling again! I only carry 6 because I am quite obsesive about it. and often get beaten by somebody who just has one ball so need to get another then!
Nu-Skin is still widely used although I use tape to protect my thumb.

Thank you for the welcome :)
 
Tim2100 said:
Nictrix said:
I have to ask....... why do you need more than 1 bowling ball never mind 6 or 21?
You can only throw them one at a time. :lol:
And also what kit do you need other than bowling shoes?
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Haha. It is a question that is asked regularly.
I bowl hook bowling style (Ball goes in a curve) and the different balls have different strengths depending on the conditions. A nice new centre with lots of oil on the lane will need a super strong ball to cut through the oil, other centres or patterns may have more grip or less oil or a different oil pattern so need a weaker ball and every variation between them.

Need shoes, towels, wipes, cleaners, wrist support, thumb tape and thumb inserts :D:D :rofl: :D:D

21 was taking 4 peoples kit to a large tournament near London.
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Sounds very professional and out of my league.
I normally just pick the one I can get my fingers into :)
 
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