Kees Writes About Stuff

[Kees 646]

It has been a long time since I've written something thought out and (hopefully) well considered on Bimmersport. It just so happens that the opportunity cost of becoming a "mature adult" (although this is very debatable) is a lack of time and motivation for certain passion projects. 

Nevertheless, as a brief speed run; I got a university degree, a girlfriend, a real job, a resignation letter to quit said real job, I started a business but most importantly, bought many, many cars along the way. 

I liken myself to someone like Hoovie's Garage - just without the comforting cushion of a substantial YouTube ad revenue. That's to say a degenerate car enthusiast with a distinct lack of self control when it comes to buying old and obscure European cars. 

Anyway, the reason I am writing this is I am looking to launch another business (of which the details are under wraps for now...) and I have come to the conclusion that a very strong marketing channel will be digital media about cars - hopefully of the entertaining variety. That's to say YouTube videos and factual/opinion based articles. 

I hate unnecessary expenditure, so if I can do something myself, generally I give it a try. This situation is no different. Basically, I'd like to try hone in on my writing ability and hopefully use it to produce some interesting stuff for you all to read, with the hope that I can leverage this new found skill to grow an audience and promote my business. 

Obviously this may sound like a pipe dream, but I thought it's worth a go - and I've decided it all starts here, in this thread, on good old Bimmersport.

Why Bimmersport? Well I was hoping you all can provide ideas, thoughts, critiques and hopefully you may also find it interesting too. 

Now comes the part where I ask if there is anything specific I can write about that may pique your interest?

Literally any suggestion would be great. Of course I also have a list of things I personally want to write about, but only time will tell whether these were ramblings I should have kept to myself. 

If you're interested in a car I have owned let me know. I would post a full list of everything but that's too embarrassing to admit publicly. My current line-up consists of: BMW M Coupe, BMW E34 540i, Volkswagen Passat W8 6-Speed Manual, Porsche Boxster 987 Manual, Porsche Cayenne (957) 3.0 TDI, and 2x Brabus Forfours. 

I'm not sure when my first article will be posted but I will aim to have it done before the end of the week. 

 

 

[turboray82 22]

Hi Knees,  this sounds like an interesting venture. I'd like to know if this forthcoming digital media company will be casting world wide new or focusing on our tiny little islands? That would help with directional ideas. Or perhaps, a way to present to the rest of the world the car culture of good ol' New Zealand?

Maybe you could touch on the topic of the rapid rise of E30's and their worth's? Perhaps touch on how (the owners of said investment) dislike their cars appreciating in value. This could be due to the hoarding mentality of BMW enthusiasts? And their the hamstringing of this activity?

 A topic i broach actively (being from North America and settling here many years ago) is the various cars we get here and why little old NZ has so many niche groupings of enthusiast cars. The History and sales of cars, how our roads are covered in Japanese imports. How it makes sense with our backroads (and State highways that resemble backroads to the average American) determine that a Subaru STi is actually faster to transit in than any high powered V8 car. 

On a slightly selfish note, i quite like the idea of the Passat W8 manual and would like to know more.

Regards

Ray

[deedub 105]

I'm always into E30 content. The passion for the Gusheshe in SA. The Polish E30 scene. The obsession for the E30 among teens and young adults in the states. The OEM+ group and traditionalists.

What it means to different groups and how they express their passion for the car in different ways. What are the differences? But also what are the core things that they share in their passion for the E30.

My preference these days for mine is OEM+ (I did some dorky stuff to my E30 from my teenage years - but I thought it was cool then 😅). But I like seeing what the Polish community do and the stanced out E30 style in the states (among other scenes around the world).

Iconic car with its own sub cultures. 

Same could be said about other iconic BMW's from the 'golden era'. Would be cool to find out more about these scenes and these classics that continue to draw people to them (from all walks of life).

Tons of technical stuff out there. But I think not as much around the various scenes and sub cultures around these cars.

I have no idea if this is the sort of thing you were thinking of writing about. But it would be interesting to me.

 

 

[turboray82 22]

I love the pics of the large Polish car shows. They get right into it.