New Member TheStig

[TheStig]

New member to this forum(though I have done a bit of lurking in the past), but definitely not new to the best generation of BMWs made.

My fiance just bought Marc Biunno's ZHP, which should find a happy home in our family which currently includes an E46 M3 coupe(brother's), E46 330xi sedan(father's), and E46 325xi touring(mother's). Certainly a platform we are familiar with! :thumbsup

My past cars have been a '99 E36 M3:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/TheGunner/Random%20Forum/file.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/TheGunner/Random%20Forum/file-1.jpg

I loved my OE Motorsport seatbelts. :caseyshrug

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/TheGunner/Random%20Forum/file-2.jpg



My '03 E39 M5

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/TheGunner/Random%20Forum/file-3.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/TheGunner/Random%20Forum/file-4.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/TheGunner/Random%20Forum/file-7.jpg


No particularly good shots of the 128i, but I am in the process of transitioning to a BRZ either way. I have a really hard time saying no to lightweight, NA, RWD, LSD, and 6MT. :rofl

Outside of cars, I quite enjoy shooting and blowing various things up. :guns

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/TheGunner/Random%20Forum/file-5.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/TheGunner/Random%20Forum/file-6.jpg


This one I rigged up 15lbs under an old 50lb truck wheel:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/TheGunner/Random%20Forum/file-8.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/TheGunner/Random%20Forum/file-9.jpg

Which then got launched:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udI9wf4r0fg


And the results, which I got powder coated and plan on turning into a coffee table:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/TheGunner/Random%20Forum/file-10.jpg


And then sometimes it's better when you add 5 gallons of two stroke:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJMGqZ7dg8E

[nike001]

Awesome man!

A Lemans on lemans blue e39 is the got damn epitome of BMW. That thing looks awesome!

[Obioban]

Since I've been a member here longer, welcome!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/78/Trollface.svg/200px-Trollface.svg.png

(in case it isn't clear, andrew (stig) is my brother)


Awesome man!

A Lemans on lemans blue e39 is the got damn epitome of BMW. That thing looks awesome!

Epitome of what bmw was. :(

[TheStig]

Epitome of what bmw was. :(

Couldn't agree more. Much like the E46. Sheer driving pleasure coupled with unreal amounts of practicality. Form following function, yet some how, looks the best of all.

[Hornung418]

Welcome, Andrew! I saw a BRZ the other day and I couldn't figure out what it was (Scion or Subaru). That is going to be a fun car!

[danewilson77]

Welcome.

[TheStig]

Welcome, Andrew! I saw a BRZ the other day and I couldn't figure out what it was (Scion or Subaru). That is going to be a fun car!

Definitely try to get some wheel time with it. I had 45 minutes to absolutely cane a friend's in whatever way I wanted, and it completely sold me. It feels and drives exactly like an E30 M3. Which if you look at the specs(they are exactly the same), it makes sense.

[johnrando]

Welcome. Nice set of cars.

[328ioc]

Welcome. Excellent set of vehicles.


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[zhpnsnv]

Epitome of what bmw was. :(

Truth.

[M3TA5IN]

Welcome man! We enjoy the same things and both live in PA. We should blow stuff up sometime :)

I have NVGs for night blowing up too, sadly I just sold my AN/PVS-14 :( because, well I don't really have a good reason for that.

Sique cars too!

Welcome to the forum.



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[TheStig]

Welcome man! We enjoy the same things and both live in PA. We should blow stuff up sometime :)

I have NVGs for night blowing up too, sadly I just sold my AN/PVS-14 :( because, well I don't really have a good reason for that.

Sique cars too!

Welcome to the forum.



Sent from my fancy city machine.

That sounds excellent. I always wanted to get some variety of SLR photo shoot pairing my interest in cars and explosions in the background.

You can always justify selling NV by telling yourself that the intensifier didn't have that many hours left on it. ;)

[JupiterBMW]

Welcome to the forum bud, its a great place...

Side note... I see you have a 6MT E82 M sport... You wouldn't any chance be willing to part with your shift knob and e-brake handle would you? Perhaps you have aftermarket?? I know, I sound desparate... :biggrin

[static667]

Welcome to the Mafia, man! Awesome cars and guns FTW!

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[TheStig]

Welcome to the forum bud, its a great place...

Side note... I see you have a 6MT E82 M sport... You wouldn't any chance be willing to part with your shift knob and e-brake handle would you? Perhaps you have aftermarket?? I know, I sound desparate... :biggrin

Sorry, on the car and staying there. I can't imagine why you would want it though, non illuminated and to me, a downgrade from the E46 generation knob.


Welcome to the Mafia, man! Awesome cars and guns FTW!

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Mafia style, I often have reason to say "Say hello to my little friend!"

[echo46]

Nice whips, welcome.

[zhpnsnv]

So now I have to decide which car in your family I like best: the E36, the E39, or one of the Imola E46s.

I say BRZ!

What are the details on your BRZ order?

[Obioban]

So now I have to decide which car in your family I like best: the E36, the E39, or one of the Imola E46s.

I say BRZ!

What are the details on your BRZ order?

Which e36? :shifty

[zhpnsnv]

The black one. mmmmmmmm

[JupiterBMW]

Sorry, on the car and staying there. I can't imagine why you would want it though, non illuminated and to me, a downgrade from the E46 generation knob.

I want it because I think the look is great. My ZHP knob isn't illuminated... But if you love the E46 knob, perhaps we can arrange a trade? :biggrin

[TheStig]

So now I have to decide which car in your family I like best: the E36, the E39, or one of the Imola E46s.

I say BRZ!

What are the details on your BRZ order?

World Rally Blue Limited 6MT with the homelink auto dim mirror as the only option. Everything else like xenons, nav, bluetooth, heated seats, leather, alcantara, comfort access, and so on are standard.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7215&d=1336753774

http://media.caranddriver.com/images/12q2/452722/2013-subaru-brz-limited-interior-photo-453957-s-1280x782.jpg

[Hornung418]

Oh god...why am I stuck in a 13 year old e46 sedan?? HNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGG

[Ryans323i]

Welcome!


Oh god...why am I stuck in a 13 year old e46 sedan?? HNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGG

Because it's awesome. :dunno Ug, yeah. Def awesome! :thumbup

[webster]

welcome to ZHPMafia. love the history of rides, and the BRZ! can't wait for you to get it and post a bunch of feedback. from what i've read about it, that car is awesome.

[TheStig]

welcome to ZHPMafia. love the history of rides, and the BRZ! can't wait for you to get it and post a bunch of feedback. from what i've read about it, that car is awesome.

I'm looking forward to it. This seems to be one of those rare forums where people are car enthusiasts instead of brand enthusiasts! :)

[M3TA5IN]

I love anything that has a motor and goes vroom


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[webster]

I'm looking forward to it. This seems to be one of those rare forums where people are car enthusiasts instead of brand enthusiasts! :)

for sure. some of my current favorite cars are the 1M coupe (RIP), Audi TT RS, Mustang Boss 302, Ford Focus ST (finally in the US!) and of course the afforementioned BRZ/FRS (moreso the subie). SRT Viper coming out soon looks amazing as well (what, you mean a modern supercar that doesn't weigh 2+ tons?!?!)

[Obioban]

Doesn't weigh 2+ tons and isn't driven or shifted by a computer yet will likely be faster than all the cars that are :)

[///Maniak]

Welcome!

[TheStig]

for sure. some of my current favorite cars are the 1M coupe (RIP), Audi TT RS, Mustang Boss 302, Ford Focus ST (finally in the US!) and of course the afforementioned BRZ/FRS (moreso the subie). SRT Viper coming out soon looks amazing as well (what, you mean a modern supercar that doesn't weigh 2+ tons?!?!)

Had a deposit on the Boss 302(6'5" was too tall it turned out) at one point and almost pulled the trigger on the 1M before it came out but bailed because I didn't trust BMW anymore.


Doesn't weigh 2+ tons and isn't driven or shifted by a computer yet will likely be faster than all the cars that are :)

I truly hope for the sake of MT RWD LSD lightweight cars that the new ACR SRT Viper crushes everything like the previous generation ACR did.

[johnrando]

Love a good V8!

[zhpnsnv]

because I didn't trust BMW anymore.



Come on - admit it - you were wrong on this occasion regarding the 1M. Shoulda trusted them!

[derbo]

welcome!

[Obioban]

The 1M turned out to be awesome.

With a modernized s54, it would be perfect (which apparently was the original plan but they couldn't get it to pass current emissions laws).

With an S65, it would be a world killer. The best car BMW ever made... And perhaps the best car ever made.

... And lighter.

It's sad because its technically a very easy install. But, it had to be kept slower than the M3 :(.

I would love to pick up a blown engine 1M down the road and DIY it.

[TheStig]

Come on - admit it - you were wrong on this occasion regarding the 1M. Shoulda trusted them!

I agree completely that I was wrong, but they still have lost my trust.

[webster]

IMHO the 1M is an exception to the BMW norm post Bangle. they have been trending towards bloated, over-gizmo'd, turbo'd cars (and suvs, gasp!) which contradicts everything the brand ethos strove for throghout the past 3 decades. i also agree the 1M would have been perfect with a NA ///M engine...and with higher production numbers.

[TheStig]

IMHO the 1M is an exception to the BMW norm post Bangle. they have been trending towards bloated, over-gizmo'd, turbo'd cars (and suvs, gasp!) which contradicts everything the brand ethos strove for throghout the past 3 decades. i also agree the 1M would have been perfect with a NA ///M engine...and with higher production numbers.

Exactly!

[iZHP]

Welcome :) love the E36.


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[Mike V]

I've always thought the BRZ looks amazing in that blue color. I drove the FR-S at their KC First Drive event and I was pretty impressed with the handling. The comparison to the E30 M3 is interesting, but I wouldn't disagree.

[BRGcoopahS]

The 1M turned out to be awesome.

With a modernized s54, it would be perfect (which apparently was the original plan but they couldn't get it to pass current emissions laws).

With an S65, it would be a world killer. The best car BMW ever made... And perhaps the best car ever made.

... And lighter.

It's sad because its technically a very easy install. But, it had to be kept slower than the M3 :(.

I would love to pick up a blown engine 1M down the road and DIY it.

Not even necessary. You can just get a Z4iS engine. Same thing


IMHO the 1M is an exception to the BMW norm post Bangle. they have been trending towards bloated, over-gizmo'd, turbo'd cars (and suvs, gasp!) which contradicts everything the brand ethos strove for throghout the past 3 decades. i also agree the 1M would have been perfect with a NA ///M engine...and with higher production numbers.

The 1M would be perfect with an NA engine, but that car is so incredible, I honestly dont care.

What I'm starting to realize about the 1M is that BMW made that car as a last "hurrah" before they start bastardizing the brand completely. They threw that at us (in limited numbers) to please the enthusiasts just before they sell themselves out.

1 year later and all we keep hearing about BMW is all of these ridiculous new models....
1 series
2 series
3 series
4 series
5 series
6 series
7 series

x1
x3
x5

not to mention M line models for all of them. There will be a normal 3/4 series, and then an M line version, and then a full M. It seems like they are coming out with a new model for every single little niche.

[ryankokesh]

I love anything that has a motor and goes vroom


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Me too, although motorcycles scare me.


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[Obioban]

Not even necessary. You can just get a Z4iS engine. Same thing



What?

[danewilson77]

What?

I think he was saying Z4is = 1M engine.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Obioban]

I think he was saying Z4is = 1M engine.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

True story.

Doesn't make me want the engine in a 1M

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Welcome.

[TheStig]

Me too, although motorcycles scare me.


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Just lost a very good friend to a bike last month.

He was going the speed limit with the proper safety gear on probably the safest bike made. Just doesn't matter.

[danewilson77]

Sorry to hear Stig.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[johnrando]

Plus one, very sorry to hear.

[zhpnsnv]

Sorry, Andrew.

I've toyed with the bike idea numerous times. My mother swears if I get one she will dismantle it. She's not particularly handy, but I don't doubt her in this case.

[TheStig]

Yup. Told him for a year not to and it would kill him.

[KevinC]

I took the M plunge JUST in time. I was ready to order an '06 E46 M3 back in late '05, but about crapped when I saw the bottom line cost after adding a few (necessary) options, and wound up going new E90 sedan. If I'd have known about the ZHP then, I would have ordered one, and not had to buy one for the first time 5 months ago.

But in '07 I got the Z4M Coupe itch and traded in the E90 on one, and haven't looked back. I'm keeping it for the long haul. Last S54-equipped car. Last BMW that starts with a key. Hydraulic steering, no runflats, no DCT, no iDrive. Just pure ass-kicking driving bliss.

Some of this current "M" stuff - SUVs (cough "SAVs" in BMW-speak), direct-injected and blown various "M" motors, failing HPFPs, carbon buildup issues, and more electronics than in a nerd's wet dream - NO THANKS!

Gawd I'm getting old. :)

[Obioban]

Lol. Complaining about modern BMW always makes me feel like a crotchety old man :)

[328ioc]

Lol. Complaining about modern BMW always makes me feel like a crotchety old man :)

+1 and im only 23...... :shifty

[TheStig]

At this point I will never buy a car that has a automatic, lack of LSD, turbos, or sunroof.

[zhpnsnv]

At this point I will never buy a car that has a automatic, lack of LSD, turbos, or sunroof.

Ahem. When you're married, two are one. By the transitive property (or is it commutative?) you just bought a car with a sunroof and a distinct lack of an LSD.

[TheStig]

Ahem. When you're married, two are one. By the transitive property (or is it commutative?) you just bought a car with a sunroof and a distinct lack of an LSD.

Her money. :shift

[zhpnsnv]

What's hers is yours! I smell mini van in your future!!!!!! HahahAhaha (evil laughter).

[johnrando]

Up at a bay area airport (I think it was SFO), and I saw a guy wearing a t-shirt that said something like "the original Stig". Was that you?