 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  06-23-2005, 07:15 PM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |  New Members: PLEASE use the search function!
To all perspective and nubee Ti owners, I love that this site and our cars generate the intense following that they do. I welcome everybody with open arms. However: PLEASE USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION before posting questions! We have so many repeat questions on: sport vs. non-sport OBD-I vs. OBD-II m42 vs. m44 upsizing rims cd player install how much does a swap cost? brake upgrade it makes me crazy lately. All that info is available in existing and recent threads. Read them. Heck, read one. I love sharing what little i know but hate knowing someone else is going to post the same question 4 hours later. Think I'll link to this thread in my sig.  Anyone else feel the same? Can I get an Amen?? __________________
My Former Rides
1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition
|  |  | | 06-23-2005, 07:31 PM | #2 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
I here ya,i've seen alot of questions recently that you could find by using the search engine. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds 
www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | | | 06-23-2005, 08:57 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
The problem is that the search function does not do a good job. Once I move the site to a new server I will add an article section. In that we can create a FAQ for people looking for a ti. __________________ ...steven
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1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
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| | | | | 06-23-2005, 11:23 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: cary, nc Posts: 2,259 |
i think an articles section would be splendid!
really good idea...maybe have FAQ's on buying a new car...comparison between m44 v. m42/ obd I v. obd II
have all the most common questions for new comers, and have articles about each one, so hopefully, no questions will even need to be asked. __________________ 1995 318ti Active
Pioneer Speakers [] Aluminum Billet door locks [] ACS Pedals/Deadrest [] ACS Shift Knob / E-Brake Handle [] Clear Corners/Tails/Sides [] Sylvania Exterior Lighting [] Custom CAI [] Dinan Engine Chip [] Dinan Transmission Chip [] H&R Race Springs [] Tokico Illumina Shocks [] BMW X-Brace [] Relocated Lighter Mod [] Custom iPod Mod http://www.cardomain.com/id/robcarync | | | | | 06-24-2005, 02:47 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
steve; for the time being, you could create a sticky at the top of each section with links to the most helpful threads. | | | | | 06-24-2005, 02:54 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by aceyx steve; for the time being, you could create a sticky at the top of each section with links to the most helpful threads. | Like this? http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5137 __________________ ...steven
BMW CCA #146825
1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
www.bmwcca.org
| | | | | 06-24-2005, 02:05 PM | #7 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by aceyx steve; for the time being, you could create a sticky at the top of each section with links to the most helpful threads. | that's a great idea. it'll take some time to implement and keep updated, but i believe the concept is great. i was trying to "stick" threads that were repeated over and over and were covered well, but then you potentially end up with a whole bunch of sticky threads such that the first page might not even show new ones. your idea could potentially eliminate that (although the inherent laziness of people usually means they post before ever looking in the topic area or doing any kind of a search). i say it's worth a try and i will personally attempt to do it. basic premise is we have one sticky thread at the top of each forum topic that links to other threads in the topic that are frequently asked (could be one, could be 20), right aceyx? __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 06-24-2005, 03:54 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
that's pretty much the idea.
there have been some particularly insightful threads as to model type that seem to "walk through" the information better to newer members (mostly where people stay on track, and there are the most number of replies). i think pointing people to these threads serves a greater good as well, which is the whole car maintenance issue.
a lot of the time you have to figure this stuff out on your own. advice always helps, but you have to expect a little bit of work and mental effort on your own part. honestly, i think that's the hardest thing to overcome, but the reward is infectious afterward. | | | | |
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