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Sure, go for it. 12 70.59%
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Old 09-24-2010, 08:43 PM   #1
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Default Thinking about starting a general BMW forum.

I need your opinion.
I'm thinking about starting a general BMW forum.
I know I'm biased, but I like the flavor of this forum.
I like the spirit of this community and feel it can translate to a BMW forum that covers all models.


But the big thing is I would need your support.
The forum software will not be vBulletin or IPB.

I would hope not to have paid sponsors but continue with site supporters to cover costs.

What do you think?
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Old 09-25-2010, 12:27 AM   #2
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I'd probably go on it since I'm kind of a forum junkie (I have 8 that I go one regularly ) but I can't help but think that it would just turn into another bimmerforums, I put myself down as undecided
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Old 09-25-2010, 12:37 AM   #3
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I'd probably go on it since I'm kind of a forum junkie (I have 8 that I go one regularly ) but I can't help but think that it would just turn into another bimmerforums, I put myself down as undecided
That would be good in a way.
Just without all the BS, censoring and banning.

Guess I should not have paid for 3 domains.
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Keep it simple and include E46's and I am game! The ti is nice, but, when I have to go somewhere far away and move fast the E46 330i ZHP is the sharpest knife in the drawer... If time is not a factor, VW diesel wins the day.
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Old 09-25-2010, 06:02 AM   #5
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I like the idea because this forum is pretty laid back. I can't help but think about mwerks.com though, I loved vwvortex and mwerks was supposed to be the BMW off shoot, but it just never gained support. If you think there would be enough support I say go for it.
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This would be great. I have a few other BMWs that I work on but I have reserved myself from posting about them too much. how about BMWs that have a similar platform (E36 and E30).


Anyone wanna see a $10,000 318is restoration?
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Old 09-26-2010, 07:37 PM   #7
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An e34 forum perhaps? Maybe just one dedicated to BMW's with rear hatches (tourings only!)...

Why a different platform?
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An e34 forum perhaps? Maybe just one dedicated to BMW's with rear hatches (tourings only!)...

Why a different platform?
I want to move to a different software package.
318ti.org needs a new look.
I know people will be kicking in the beginning.

I figure I might try a full service BMW forum too.
I'd most likely still keep hatchbacks separate.
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Just remember, no good deed goes unpunished...
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Great idea! Can we include Beamers as well?
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Great idea! Can we include Beamers as well?
If someone can explain the models to me.
I hadn't thought about that.

You are talking about motorcycles, aren't you?
Or are those beemers?
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Although I don't own a ti I hang out here since my car has the 318 motor, just missing the hatch. I like the people on this forum and the way the forum is run.

I would support your general forum 100%. I say pull the trigger
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If someone can explain the models to me.
I hadn't thought about that.

You are talking about motorcycles, aren't you?
Or are those beemers?
I know nothing about the 2 wheeled variety of BMW, but they are generally referred to as Beamers, and the 4 wheeled vehicles are Bimmers...
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I know a lot about the old air cooled BMW motorcycles and I can tell you there are already a lot of good sites available for that stuff.

Not sure about the new bikes.
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I vote go for it. Sometimes I find myself going to a more general forum for info from time to time anyhow. This is by far my favorite forum so if that feel translates to a general BMW forum I would dig it.
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