Official Minnesota Chat Thread

BrianMN · 11-11-2010, 02:38 PM

NOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

ajvee · 11-11-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MNm3

Anyone check the weather on Saturday? Snow in the forcast ...Might want to consider expediting the change over to the winter setup...

This better not result in any attendance changes! I for one am stoked to put on my OEM 18s!

IRL-MN · 11-11-2010, 02:47 PM

Dammit, I was hoping to another week without winter wheels. I guess we have been on borrowed time though...

IRL-MN · 11-11-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

This better not result in any attendance changes! I for one am stoked to put on my OEM 18s!

I'll be curious if you still feel that way in mid-February

MNm3 · 11-11-2010, 02:48 PM

They just aren't nearly as fun to drive on though.

MNm3 · 11-11-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MNm3

They just aren't nearly as fun to drive on though.

That being said, I thoroughly enjoy driving a rear wheel drive car around on back roads with snow on them... Traction Control off.

ajvee · 11-11-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by IRL-MN

I'll be curious if you still feel that way in mid-February

You're probably right. Will want a new car by then according to you buggers.

ajvee · 11-11-2010, 02:58 PM

I checked weather.com btw and it says rain not snow

ajvee · 11-11-2010, 03:05 PM

Guys,

As you can clearly tell, I am having a pretty slow day at work. This thought is based on Gary's idea/suggestion/comment. (IRL MN).

How about we have a monthly photo contest? (I believe there is a similar thread in the photo section, but it would be sweet to have a local one as well)

Now this has nothing to do with how good the picture is (sorry Martin), but how well a picture fits a theme. For example if we decided that for November we need to take pictures of our cars next to a 1980's american car, then each member will post one picture that best fits the theme. Then I guess we will collectively decide the winner for the month. Winner doesn't win anything, just bragging rights, which count for a lot in the online community.

I guess we could take turns picking photo themes for each month. Thoughts?

M3x2 · 11-11-2010, 03:22 PM

wow, I own shoes almost as old as some of you are!

Kudos to you all for driving such ncie cars at such a young age. Me, I had to feel my way around career wise before going to medical school at 27.....

BrianMN · 11-11-2010, 03:23 PM

Something like this Anvar?

Slow day at work for me too, haha. Lucky your company doesn't block e90post like my company last year

IRL-MN · 11-11-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

I checked weather.com btw and it says rain not snow

Regardless of snow, I'll be switching wheels when temps are consistently in the lower half of the 40s.

IRL-MN · 11-11-2010, 03:27 PM

Sounds like fun Anvar. Give us the first challenge!

Cool pic Brian, you must have some wheel envy now

ajvee · 11-11-2010, 03:37 PM

YES BRIAN THAT IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE!!

November 2010 Photo Challenge Details:

Let's pay tribute to the Midwest's weather effect on cars.

POST A PICTURE OF YOUR CAR NEXT TO THE MOST RUSTY AUTOMOBILE THAT YOU COME ACROSS. THE CAR MUST STILL BE RUNNING, SO JUNKYARD PHOTOS WON'T COUNT. (Post an additional photo or two to really highlight the rust if necessary)

We will review the pictures the last week of November and pick the winner. I guess the winner will get to pick December's

I hope everyone participates!

Good Luck,
Anvar

ajvee · 11-11-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by M3x2

wow, I own shoes almost as old as some of you are!

Kudos to you all for driving such ncie cars at such a young age. Me, I had to feel my way around career wise before going to medical school at 27.....

Thanks Art! I think growing up in India with only 2 or 3 cars to choose from had a profound effect. I decided to let loose a bit when I first came to the US.

This is what most people drove when I was growing up:

BSME90 · 11-11-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianMN

Something like this Anvar?

Slow day at work for me too, haha. Lucky your company doesn't block e90post like my company last year

Lol, are you taking 2 spots there?

cyrus4u · 11-11-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ajvee

Thanks Art! I think growing up in India with only 2 or 3 cars to choose from had a profound effect. I decided to let loose a bit when I first came to the US.

This is what most people drove when I was growing up:

Oh and don't forget the good old Fiat 1100

M3x2 · 11-11-2010, 04:28 PM

I like that car, Anvar!

ajvee · 11-11-2010, 04:29 PM

Hahahha that was the "tuner" car back in the day. My dad and uncles would tell me about the beastly 30 whp that they would put out with webber carbs and cams.

ajvee · 11-11-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by M3x2

I like that car, Anvar!

Thanks Art! My Dad had one with what he called "aircraft" style switches. He bascially moved all the controls (aircon, heater) to the headliner. Don't understand the taste, but then again I don't understand bellbottoms either

BSME90 · 11-11-2010, 04:44 PM

In the Philippines, other than the typical Japanese car, we had Stainless Steel Jeeps.

BrianMN · 11-11-2010, 04:44 PM

Hahaha

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11-11-2010, 02:58 PM	#1812
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11-11-2010, 03:05 PM	#1813
ajvee Major 131 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	Minnesota BMW Photo Challenges Guys, As you can clearly tell, I am having a pretty slow day at work. This thought is based on Gary's idea/suggestion/comment. (IRL MN). How about we have a monthly photo contest? (I believe there is a similar thread in the photo section, but it would be sweet to have a local one as well) Now this has nothing to do with how good the picture is (sorry Martin), but how well a picture fits a theme. For example if we decided that for November we need to take pictures of our cars next to a 1980's american car, then each member will post one picture that best fits the theme. Then I guess we will collectively decide the winner for the month. Winner doesn't win anything, just bragging rights, which count for a lot in the online community. I guess we could take turns picking photo themes for each month. Thoughts?
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M3x2 Private First Class 6 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '11 M3 Jerez Sedan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edina, MN iTrader: (0)	wow, I own shoes almost as old as some of you are! Kudos to you all for driving such ncie cars at such a young age. Me, I had to feel my way around career wise before going to medical school at 27..... __________________ '11 Jerez M3 sedan, MDCT, ZCP '99 Hellrot M3 vert, twin-screw SC, other goodies
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11-11-2010, 03:23 PM	#1815
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11-11-2010, 03:27 PM	#1817
IRL-MN Major 46 Rep 1,151 Posts Drives: F82 \| E30 \| E28 \| E24 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA iTrader: (0)	Sounds like fun Anvar. Give us the first challenge! Cool pic Brian, you must have some wheel envy now
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11-11-2010, 03:37 PM	#1818
ajvee Major 131 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	November Photo Challenge YES BRIAN THAT IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE!! November 2010 Photo Challenge Details: Let's pay tribute to the Midwest's weather effect on cars. POST A PICTURE OF YOUR CAR NEXT TO THE MOST RUSTY AUTOMOBILE THAT YOU COME ACROSS. THE CAR MUST STILL BE RUNNING, SO JUNKYARD PHOTOS WON'T COUNT. (Post an additional photo or two to really highlight the rust if necessary) We will review the pictures the last week of November and pick the winner. I guess the winner will get to pick December's I hope everyone participates! Good Luck, Anvar
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ajvee Major 131 Rep 1,451 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: None iTrader: (13)	Hahahha that was the "tuner" car back in the day. My dad and uncles would tell me about the beastly 30 whp that they would put out with webber carbs and cams.
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11-11-2010, 04:44 PM	#1825
BSME90 Captain 43 Rep 757 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328xi [9.00]	In the Philippines, other than the typical Japanese car, we had Stainless Steel Jeeps.
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