So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:14 am
ok so spurred on by the moderating topic, I thought the results of this could be interesting !!
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So why do you use the E30 zone ?
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Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:53 am
A combination of 2, 5 and 6. I enjoy coming on here, it provides me with a lot of useful information and I try and answer any questions I can, plus the banter can be great
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 2:08 am
Kindergarten and #2
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:17 am
I started on here to sort out the problems on my E30. The Zone attitude ("sort it out, E30s are piss-easy to fix") convinced me to a full restoration. In turn, that showed me that there were loads of people in the same boat asking the same questions, and we had a Wiki that was mostly empty, so I took that on to document my own repairs.
Since then, writing the Wiki has got me work in the real world, so its in my interests to keep the Wiki running; it acts a bit like a CV.
Since then, writing the Wiki has got me work in the real world, so its in my interests to keep the Wiki running; it acts a bit like a CV.
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:02 am
The wiki is brilliant
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:37 am
All apart from 3
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:42 am
It is a good place for assistance, advice, parts and to help others.
That would have been a option and the one I would have clicked.
Examples, I was tying myself in knots yesterday over which tyres to buy for a daily. One thread and it helped me make the decision. That must be good right?
I've met some great people on here that have helped and assisted beyond the relms expected. And they still do. I have also met some right w4nkers that I wouldn't p1ss on if they were on fire but you have to take the rough with the smooth!!!
That would have been a option and the one I would have clicked.
Examples, I was tying myself in knots yesterday over which tyres to buy for a daily. One thread and it helped me make the decision. That must be good right?
I've met some great people on here that have helped and assisted beyond the relms expected. And they still do. I have also met some right w4nkers that I wouldn't p1ss on if they were on fire but you have to take the rough with the smooth!!!
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:40 am
lolB7 wrote:It is a good place for assistance, advice, parts and to help others.
That would have been a option and the one I would have clicked.
Examples, I was tying myself in knots yesterday over which tyres to buy for a daily. One thread and it helped me make the decision. That must be good right?
I've met some great people on here that have helped and assisted beyond the relms expected. And they still do. I have also met some right w4nkers that I wouldn't p1ss on if they were on fire but you have to take the rough with the smooth!!!
its been a massive help to me on here, some very intelligent, helpful people.Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:45 am
Number 2, my wife thinks i pay it more attention than i do her! ....... maybe right!
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:48 am
I get that too and the words "all you bloody talk about is e30's" lolNobby_N wrote:Number 2, my wife thinks i pay it more attention than i do her! ....... maybe right!
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:48 am
2 and 3. Habit to come on here now. If I didn't sell stuff, I would have probably drifted away from it by now... Not literally, I ain't no drift scum you see...
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:09 am
Various reasons for me.
Mainly at the moment because I've been on here nearly 4 years and I like the environment and most of the chat/discussion that goes on here.
Ulterior motives at the moment are also; keeping my eyes peeled for e30's coming up for sale, building my e30 knowledge further, and helping people with whatever I can whenever I have the ability to do so.
e30zone FTW
Mainly at the moment because I've been on here nearly 4 years and I like the environment and most of the chat/discussion that goes on here.
Ulterior motives at the moment are also; keeping my eyes peeled for e30's coming up for sale, building my e30 knowledge further, and helping people with whatever I can whenever I have the ability to do so.
e30zone FTW
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:23 am
Really?matt86 wrote:
lol
I'm guessing it'll be ten years here for me this year. It's a good way of staying in touch with mates who live all over the UK.
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:33 am
1,2,3,4,6
1. i've had loads of help with fixing my car i'd never of done a 24v engine conversion without this place and in turn i've helped many other people fix their cars .
2. i religiously log in every day with my morning coffee !
3. i have sold many parts over the years and the money from this pays for my car ,any parts needed,tax ,mot and insurance .
4.i buy all kinds of parts on here from full cars to brand new clutches etc,some of the parts i need and use myself and some i don't need but buy them anyway like an illuminated g/knob or leather h/brake handle coz these parts are f00kin executive innit!
6. i have made many good friends on here from all over the country and have actually met most of them .
it's getting lame on here nowadays with the shit threads in chat section that should clearly be in the tech help section like what fookin spark plugs should i use and where can i shove my ariel hole .
other than one or two idiots who should never own a push bike never mind a car and post all over the place every day it's a good place but the cars are even better
1. i've had loads of help with fixing my car i'd never of done a 24v engine conversion without this place and in turn i've helped many other people fix their cars .
2. i religiously log in every day with my morning coffee !
3. i have sold many parts over the years and the money from this pays for my car ,any parts needed,tax ,mot and insurance .
4.i buy all kinds of parts on here from full cars to brand new clutches etc,some of the parts i need and use myself and some i don't need but buy them anyway like an illuminated g/knob or leather h/brake handle coz these parts are f00kin executive innit!
6. i have made many good friends on here from all over the country and have actually met most of them .
it's getting lame on here nowadays with the shit threads in chat section that should clearly be in the tech help section like what fookin spark plugs should i use and where can i shove my ariel hole .
other than one or two idiots who should never own a push bike never mind a car and post all over the place every day it's a good place but the cars are even better
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:58 am
Initialy came on looking for info when buying my E30, now I come on for advice, banter, parts, and the Wiki is invalualable
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:07 am
Good point, just had a bit of a clear up.magpie wrote: threads in chat section that should clearly be in the tech help section
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:10 am
good man MilesMorat wrote:Good point, just had a bit of a clear up.magpie wrote: threads in chat section that should clearly be in the tech help section
just awaiting the where's my thread gone thread now
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:13 am
magpie wrote: threads in chat section that should clearly be in the tech help section
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:23 am
Brianmoooore wrote:magpie wrote: threads in chat section that should clearly be in the tech help section
ok clever bollox i done it once and was pulled up about it 
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:24 am
I chose "I'm a serious enthusiast looking for like minded people"
Luckily there is enough like minded people on here, just wish they would post more often!
Luckily there is enough like minded people on here, just wish they would post more often!
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:31 am
Eh? I'm agreeing with you!magpie wrote:Brianmoooore wrote:magpie wrote: threads in chat section that should clearly be in the tech help section
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:36 am
I think Brian missed the customary "+1"
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:37 am
oh sorry Brian,i thought you were on about the time i had a small falling out over a thread i posted .
you are clever though
you are clever though
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:18 am
I voted 6 here although 1 and 2 are also valid
I am on a few E30 sites...the local SA one is useful for local information and parts but the real experts...Hi Brian....are on this site!
I have referred many owners from other sites to this forum when it is obvious that they are getting useless advice elsewhere
I am on a few E30 sites...the local SA one is useful for local information and parts but the real experts...Hi Brian....are on this site!
I have referred many owners from other sites to this forum when it is obvious that they are getting useless advice elsewhere
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 10:22 am
#2 really for me tinged with #6. Had my tech 2 sport which got me into all things BMW and I was around the 70th member on here back in the day. Have made some good friends on here and hang around to keep in touch and annoy with pics and progress of my current BMW turd.
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:01 am
All but number three, I'd say.. mainly as I'm crap at getting round to selling anything and let it all collect in various piles around the flat.
This site is great, I can't stand facebook or even the thought of most other online social networks... this is my fix. Sometimes it gets boring with not much going on but so is the rest of life.
Seeing, discussing, being helped out and trying to help others with their E30's is great. I've always loved pulling things apart to see how they work and try to make them work better, this website has given my great confidence to dig (pull apart) deeper..
This site is great, I can't stand facebook or even the thought of most other online social networks... this is my fix. Sometimes it gets boring with not much going on but so is the rest of life.
Seeing, discussing, being helped out and trying to help others with their E30's is great. I've always loved pulling things apart to see how they work and try to make them work better, this website has given my great confidence to dig (pull apart) deeper..
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 3:49 pm
I can't pick just one.
1, 2, 4, 5 and a bit of 6.
Ben
1, 2, 4, 5 and a bit of 6.
Ben
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:16 pm
I use the forum so I can learn about drifting and listen to soft c0ck pussies whinge, innit 
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:20 pm
that made me laugh alot.pacerpete wrote:I use the forum so I can learn about drifting and listen to soft c0ck pussies whinge, innit
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 4:59 pm
Usually come on just to stare at magpie's avatar for a while... 
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:39 pm
I like the atmosphere. The arguments. The OEM vs the driftc*ck arguments.
Also, still searching for the answer to the ultimate question.
Which is better, 318is or 325i?
Also, still searching for the answer to the ultimate question.
Which is better, 318is or 325i?
Re: So why do you use the E30 zone ?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:49 pm
My sentiments exactly.ross_jsy wrote:A combination of 2, 5 and 6. I enjoy coming on here, it provides me with a lot of useful information and I try and answer any questions I can, plus the banter can be great