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Funniest shiz ive seen on the net in ages. What a bunch of bitches! I love their marketing directors!

Andy has roven that he passed 5th form Maths. I suggest a E36 328 coupe for badassness, it depends on what kind of money you are looking at too. Could you name a price bracket to narrow down the possibilities?

That was the intention, I'm glad this issues being communicated, Its a topic that frequents our end of year exams - another option. --> QUOTE(John B @ Aug 2 2006, 03:40 AM) 88891[/snapback] COMMUNication: from the Latin "to make common", ie: to make thoughts, ideas, information, & concepts 'common' between two or more people. Communication only occurs IF there is a common understand of the information exchanged. The problem with text messaging, and in particular the abbreviated language used when texting, is that often there is not a common understanding at the end of the process - both parties don't have the same understanding of what was said. Therefore 'communication' hasn't really taken place! If the person / people receiving your text (or should I say TXT?) don't understand the abbreviated 'short-hand' used, then you haven't really achieved much - you may understand what you're saying, but they may not! And I'll admit, I'm often bloody confused with some of the abbreviated 'short-hand' that I receive. In addition to the issue of 'short-hand', there's another short-coming with TXTing. Research shows that when speaking face-to-face... 10% of meaning is in the actual words spoken 40% is in the tone / way that the words are said 50% is in your actions / facial expression ...so people gain most of their information / interruption (up to 90%) from the non-verbal / non-word signals. And yet when TXTing we only use words - there are no 'non-verbal' signals! And words normally only convey about 10% of the meaning of a communication. No wonder there is so much miscommunication, misunderstanding, and misinterruption when TXTing.Scary thought isn't it!! You're absolutely right- I have been the victim of many misunderstandings, people taking things completely the opposite of how it was intended, and has landed me in the (to put it bluntly) sh*t. Thats why I now TXT usuing full English, that way it reduces the chance of my TXT being misinterpreted. Also - funny how I've only sent 10 TXTs in the past 3 days... Using the phone alot more.. Were there (TXT able) cellphones around in 1999? If so, where they widely available?

HB To the tall as guy..

All Mercs are cool... CLK DTM, CLS 55 AMG, SL65, etc..

Lyndon? Is that you?Btw, Nice E36, but chromies really don't do it for me.

Yes - that was a major issue at our schools open night jus ta week ago - girls were txting away to their little mates in front of the people we were supposed to be showing around, whatever happened to basic courtesy. I have been in so much sh*t in the past for TXT's being misinterpreted, it is really annoying. Yea - High School kids are obsessed, well,most of them are..

Howdy Guys, So,what is your opinion on this new phenomenon, "TXTing" Where has basic human communication dissapeared to? I've just spent the last half-hour discussing the pros and cons of txting. Mum thinks that its destroying human social interactions. I think shes right, to a certain degree. I don't think it is much of an issue for the "older" generation,as they were never really brought up with cellphones,computers, or MSN. In fact, salesmen at my work don't really use their cellphones to TXT, nor to email.Infact, Its rather surprsing when you get a txt from and older person . Whats happening with our generation? (I really should've written my speech on this, come to think of it.) TXTlish has become a rather prominent and annoying issue on Bimmersport too. Some people come on "ah, dis b my ride, i rely lyk it, its gt 18" mags, mst ov it is rst free..." etc. They're used to it. "Im usd to txtlish,soz..." Don't get me wrong, txting is great, for things that don't really require a cellphone conversation, a quick txt to say "I love you" is mint () But, give it time, and people won't really use phones, let alone even see each other. I'm just after you opinion really, I'm going to go call a mate. Ciao

HB Brother from another mother.

--> QUOTE(John B @ Jul 30 2006, 04:44 PM) 88583[/snapback] Sorry Martyyn, being part of the older 'non-text', 'non-abbreviation' generation - and this is the very first forum I've ever used - Good on you mate, I really wish I was part of that generation, there is nothing like speaking face to face with someone or speaking on the phone.

Amen to that. Very interesting and informative read, thanks.

He has a bad groomer that car dealer. Notice how he blanked out the cars in the background of his showroom? And what for?Its a conspiracy, i tell joo.

Well, I guess the Fiat ad worked for something! Mint ride. I wouldn't stick a rotary or anything in it, just cos its a pretty cool old car.

Congratulations Jochen - Such an enormous acheivment and you really do have guts (and brains!) to pull all this shizz apart. Perhaps you should start actively advertsing this conversion around the place when you have everything sorted. Such a great idea, that has been put into practice and has worked!

LOL!Good logic Rog.

Any worse Jochens Wife: Garr I've had enough, go and sleep with the car!

Looking damn fine Andy. Realyl nice pick - loving the blue. Shes a minter.

My E30 porn I've gathered..

Missed you, darling. Actually, its a bit, odd to say the least not having Damo around.

It depends on what look you are going for - whether your cars theme is going to be "new age chick racer" or "traditional nice BMW that suits its wheels". Maybe some alpina imitations - eg stilletos? Have you got anything specific in mind?

My Dad bet you - 13.2 1/4 mile in his 1971 Holden Monaro LS. Congratulations on the E39. Lookign forward to pics.. welcome to the E39er club.

Swans DTM -Izzle that I was sitting in.. was at work for about a month on display. Carbon fibre.. paddle shift.. DTM Engine etc. Hence the recent sig alterations.

For whatever reason... Heres one of me at my 1st birthday. Add whatever caption you want.. will be interesting.

I'm going to post a few more in depth details aka- "Mint Tips" - for minting up your car- for the likes of BMWCC Show and shine - do you want to take out that contest? Guards, Mags, and Tires The Guards Before washing the car, give under the guards a quick hose. This will soften any dirt. Also if you have citrus cleaner, give it a quick spary after you have hosed. This will make it easier to remove dirt and/or mud. If you have a high pressure hose/waterblaster handy then after you have done the initial "wetting" under the guards, then spray them right out.Make sure you get right in there, kind of squat on the ground and point the hose right up under it. The Mags Hose the mags down to remove any excess mud/carbon/dirt. If available I highly recommend a mag wheel cleaner. If not available use citrus cleaner or something to that effect. Spray the mag wheel/citrus cleaner over the mags, making sure to "get right in there". Leave it to soak for 5-10 minutes. (I suggest while you are soaking it clean the actual vehicle.) After 10 minutes or so attack the mags with your waterblaster/high pressure hose. This should remove all grime, if not, attend to the grubby bits with alot of foamy car wash and concentrate the mag wheel cleaner onto this particular area. Blast again as required. Let it dry (open a beer/watch the soccer () for half an hour). Return and wipe off any excess water. The Guards Part 2 Tire dressing/silicon spray is needed here.But only if you have plastic under guards (unlike some E30s?) Spray plenty of silicon spray under the guards. Let it dry then rub off the excess. By this stage the guards should be mint. With a capital M. The Mags Part 2 Rub off any excess water on the mags. If you want them looking super-mint, apply some wax. Let it dry then rub off. Now comes the tire part -If you are using tire dressing, put a small amount in a bucket and use an old paintbrush. works wonders - again silicon or tire dressing/spray will do the trick. Make sure to get all of the tire. Move the vehicle forward slightly so that you get the unreachable bit that are directly in contact with the ground (see pic). Make sure you rub off the excess. Next stage in this saga coming soon.Might even start a new thread - How to mintify your BMW Yes it will remove wax. Especially a commercial waterblaster, as they are usually much higher pressure.

Condolences man. That totally sucks. Good luck for veiwing the E36 tommorow.