Where have all the 1addicts gone?

RobLS · 10-16-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ktdw

I agree with all of the above. Also, I think the site loses a lot of traffic due to the policy against posts regarding "steet racing" and "tuner wars". Not that anybody wants to promote that stuff here, but those are the kinds of things that create interest and spark debate.

but then again im glad im part of a forum that doesn't promote that. that would be similar to adding what you see from youtube responses onto here... very..very annoying. And in turn I would think it'd push more of your OG's away and pull in the wrong crowed. Effectively ruining a nice forum environment.

ptack · 10-16-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ktdw

I agree with all of the above. Also, I think the site loses a lot of traffic due to the policy against posts regarding "steet racing" and "tuner wars". Not that anybody wants to promote that stuff here, but those are the kinds of things that create interest and spark debate.

I'm afraid that would sink into a swamp of internet truths, trolling and flame wars. I'd rather hear from people who really respect their cars then some dingus bragging about his stoplight conquests.

EspressoBoy · 10-16-2008, 03:07 PM

maybe every once in a while we can ... no forgetaboutit...

how about coming up with jokes we can pull on our dealerships...hmmm

I wonder what the stats is anyway... how many 1addicts members have a 1?

That's a lot of 1 power. Hmmmm Any ideas... something planned for next year's April fools?

EspressoBoy

RobLS · 10-16-2008, 03:10 PM

I'm up for it. A bunch of us rush in there, I get in a dealership 1, and we all drive off, they wont know what happened until its too late

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EspressoBoy · 10-16-2008, 03:37 PM

Yes, we all go "test drive", all at the same time... meet up, take some pictures with some pretty girls... post it on youtube...

Much like Google Earth Pool Crashing!

I know almost every CA/SA reads everything we write, so we should .... hmmm I dunno... I am Canadian, we carry Baguette in our skibags, not guns... I dunno... I just feel so naughty thinking about it.

EspressoBoy

RobLS · 10-16-2008, 04:17 PM

lol espresso..

BMW86 · 10-16-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ktdw

I agree with all of the above. Also, I think the site loses a lot of traffic due to the policy against posts regarding "steet racing" and "tuner wars". Not that anybody wants to promote that stuff here, but those are the kinds of things that create interest and spark debate.

True dat

m3bs · 10-16-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Displacement

I think the biggest reason for the slowdown (from my experience in other forums) is the general lack of aftermarket support. If you have a lot of guys modifying their cars, tweaking suspension settings, debating tire choices, brake pad choices, and tuning settings... then you have an active forum. With BMW's move to a frozen tune (or whatever you call the new ECU) it's a lot harder to chat about tuning results and new mods.

Plus, 9000 cars isn't a whole lot of traffic in the niche.

I think you've hit on it. I have a dedicated track car besides the 135, so I've been holding back to see how others make out with suspension mods. About all I've seen is KWs, which lower the car more than I want to go for a daily driver. Engine tuning is fun, but for me the car has plenty of power. I'll probably still go the JB3 route eventually, but my first priority is to get the suspension up to the task.

BForbes · 10-16-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

I know that I've slowed down posting, very considerably, due to lots of travel I've been doing for work. I'm just briefly checking in now from the road.

Step it up when you get a chance. Your insightful posts are missed!!

BF

EspressoBoy · 10-17-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BForbes

Step it up when you get a chance. Your insightful posts are missed!!

BF

I agree!!!!

S54dan · 10-17-2008, 04:58 PM

I've slowed posting a lot as well. The slowing economy has gotten a few employees laid off here unforunately, and everyone has to pick up the slack. Also, budget has been frozen for the time being, so free shipping went out the door. It's been difficult to come on the boards and post, whether commercial or personal.

Also, I'd have to say I'm a pretty hardcore 1 fan who doesn't own a 1.... :biggrin:

RobLS · 10-17-2008, 05:13 PM

Alright Dan is another

10-16-2008, 03:07 PM	#47
EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 41 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	maybe every once in a while we can ... no forgetaboutit... how about coming up with jokes we can pull on our dealerships...hmmm I wonder what the stats is anyway... how many 1addicts members have a 1? That's a lot of 1 power. Hmmmm Any ideas... something planned for next year's April fools? EspressoBoy
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10-16-2008, 03:10 PM	#48
RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	I'm up for it. A bunch of us rush in there, I get in a dealership 1, and we all drive off, they wont know what happened until its too late .
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10-16-2008, 03:37 PM	#49
EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 41 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Yes, we all go "test drive", all at the same time... meet up, take some pictures with some pretty girls... post it on youtube... Much like Google Earth Pool Crashing! I know almost every CA/SA reads everything we write, so we should .... hmmm I dunno... I am Canadian, we carry Baguette in our skibags, not guns... I dunno... I just feel so naughty thinking about it. EspressoBoy
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10-16-2008, 04:17 PM	#50
RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	lol espresso..
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10-17-2008, 04:58 PM	#55
S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 317 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	I've slowed posting a lot as well. The slowing economy has gotten a few employees laid off here unforunately, and everyone has to pick up the slack. Also, budget has been frozen for the time being, so free shipping went out the door. It's been difficult to come on the boards and post, whether commercial or personal. Also, I'd have to say I'm a pretty hardcore 1 fan who doesn't own a 1.... :biggrin: __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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10-17-2008, 05:13 PM	#56
RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	Alright Dan is another
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