Temporarily Leaving The Bimmer World

[blackstig]

You read right . . .David Adams . . .aka The Black Stig is temporarily shying clear of the BMW society until further notice. This isn't my ultimate resignation but more of a leave of absence. As Philip (with ONE L HAHA) once told me: I can't see myself not owning at least ONE BMW, so I have to get back into eventually. However, depending on how things go down tonight, I may be Sans-Bavaria until I get in a more financially stable situation.

Don't worry, I'll still be on the forums pissing off the locals and I'll still make it out to the meetings, I'll just be in something a little more Asian.

What is Stig getting?

Good question!

I'll let you know after I get it . . ^_^

-Stig

[mistertripps]

You'll be back....

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

Hey just put some BMW emblems on a ricer. Were ok with that right, guys? ...or get an E30!

[Mitch]

You sold the 540?? :(

[Philip]

Ah, BMW ownership is like prison; once you're in the system you can never out for good.

[mistertripps]

Ah, BMW ownership is like prison; once you're in the system you can never out for good.

Unfortunately for me, the same is true of MINI (BMW's cute little nephew). I am already missing my MINI, even as much as I love my E38. I guess I'll just have to have one of each some day. Then, my life will truly be over. A great BMW forum and local club and a great MINI forum and local club. I'll be doing events every weekend!!

[blackstig]

Yeah, it's cool though, I'm not going far, just need to step back, resort what my priorities really are because currently I have my BMW at the top of the money chart and that's no good!

So .. . . once I get myself back on track, then it's definitely Bimmer time again, I love E34s, but I promised a certain someone that I'll buy an E36 M3 with him, so . . . .yeah!

Here's some pics of the car that I'll be picking up.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/nightmajik/Mazda/010107010209010301200712024330b4c8f.jpghttp://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/nightmajik/Mazda/01010501151101020220071202ddc4a8c9a.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/nightmajik/Mazda/010112011508010212200712021974a46eb.jpghttp://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/nightmajik/Mazda/01010101020501030320071202f327d0162.jpg


-Stig

[Philip]

Yeah, it's cool though, I'm not going far, just need to step back, resort what my priorities really are because currently I have my BMW at the top of the money chart and that's no good!

So .. . . once I get myself back on track, then it's definitely Bimmer time again, I love E34s, but I promised a certain someone that I'll buy an E36 M3 with him, so . . . .yeah!

Here's some pics of the car that I'll be picking up.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/nightmajik/Mazda/010107010209010301200712024330b4c8f.jpghttp://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/nightmajik/Mazda/01010501151101020220071202ddc4a8c9a.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/nightmajik/Mazda/010112011508010212200712021974a46eb.jpghttp://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/nightmajik/Mazda/01010101020501030320071202f327d0162.jpg


-Stig


I love it!!
I'm glad you took my advice and went with the Gen 1.
Pop-up's FTMFW!

You gotta let me drive it!!!!

[blackstig]

I love it!!
I'm glad you took my advice and went with the Gen 1.
Pop-up's FTMFW!

You gotta let me drive it!!!!

Definitely bro, I pick it up Thursday evening after work, I'm glad I got a thumbs up!

It's got the torsen limited slip . . . you know what that means . . . more meaningful entrances into your complex ^_^

This time we'll fit . . .

I wonder if Barbie Girl will like it ^_^

LOL!

-Stig

[mistertripps]

Good looking car. You bringing that to Andretti?

[blackstig]

Good looking car. You bringing that to Andretti?

I hope, if I'm still allowed to attend without the beast :(


-Stig

[mistertripps]

If you will get rid of the troll you can come....:confused:

[atl530i]

Nice Miata. You'll be in another BMW one day :) I almost bought a 1st Gen not to long ago.

[Justin]

Hey Stigs its cool man, A man has to do what a mans has to do and i think we all understand that!

[mistertripps]

I completely understand FWIW. I got rid of my pride and joy MINI for financial reasons. Funny that I traded DOWN for an E38. But, not having car payments is a big deal right now.

[Marty]

Definitely bro, I pick it up Thursday evening after work, I'm glad I got a thumbs up!

It's got the torsen limited slip . . . you know what that means . . . more meaningful entrances into your complex ^_^

This time we'll fit . . .

I wonder if Barbie Girl will like it ^_^

LOL!

-Stig

What year?

[blackstig]

What year?

91 with a 95 engine and a torsen rear end, it's on Craigslist. The Miata is a cool car, I hope it doesn't take focus away from my Corolla. I still want that to be my track car, but my attention is easily dispatched into other areas.

-Stig

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

91 with a 95 engine and a torsen rear end, it's on Craigslist. The Miata is a cool car, I hope it doesn't take focus away from my Corolla. I still want that to be my track car, but my attention is easily dispatched into other areas.

-Stig

Hadn't noticed! :icon18:

[Marty]

Just looked at it. Errr, I'm not a fan of 1.6 cars running 1.8's. If you can find a '94+ you'll be better off. And, ditch the Hachi, you're WAY better off in the Miata. You'll spend WAY too much on the Hachi and get nowhere. Stay with a Miata and DRIVE!!!

[mistertripps]

I was about to ask about the Yota. How's it coming?

[blackstig]

Just looked at it. Errr, I'm not a fan of 1.6 cars running 1.8's. If you can find a '94+ you'll be better off. And, ditch the Hachi, you're WAY better off in the Miata. You'll spend WAY too much on the Hachi and get nowhere. Stay with a Miata and DRIVE!!!

True, I don't know, I like the challenge, I just want to get out there (for reasons that I'm sure you're aware of) and have some fun, I don't care if I have to just run with the stock engine and setup and just change the suspension, I want to get out there and just have a blast.

Maybe once the rough ends sort themselves out, you and I can have a sit down and you can show me the ways of the Miata life . . . .or not . . .LOL . . .up to you!

HAHAHAHAHA!

-Stig

[blackstig]

I was about to ask about the Yota. How's it coming?

It's doing pretty good, I'm deciding on the 20 valve and natural aspiration or the 16 valve and boost . . . .I've seen 20 valve boost projects, but the money invested is so high that it doesn't seem worth it.

I'm going to play this one smart. With BMW, as Marty can attest, I spent so much time talking about modifications and spending money on maintenance items that I wasn't ever on the track with them, hopefully these two vehicles will give me the financial (and mechanical) freedom to get out there and just have some fun.

-Stig

[mistertripps]

It's doing pretty good, I'm deciding on the 20 valve and natural aspiration or the 16 valve and boost . . . .I've seen 20 valve boost projects, but the money invested is so high that it doesn't seem worth it.

I'm going to play this one smart. With BMW, as Marty can attest, I spent so much time talking about modifications and spending money on maintenance items that I wasn't ever on the track with them, hopefully these two vehicles will give me the financial (and mechanical) freedom to get out there and just have some fun.

-Stig

Yeah, the maintenace on the Bimmers is something you have to think about. I've probably got as much in my car since I bought it as what I paid for it. I can't imagine having to do that and then think about putting it on the track as well. I wish you luck with the new toys.

[blackstig]

Yeah, the maintenace on the Bimmers is something you have to think about. I've probably got as much in my car since I bought it as what I paid for it. I can't imagine having to do that and then think about putting it on the track as well. I wish you luck with the new toys.

Thanks bro, that really means a lot! I know what you mean, I kept throwing caution to the wind, just saying, F' It . . . it's just money . . . that turned out to be my backfire, I mean, I make a decent amount, but I can't keep up with Bimmer racing without some serious sponsorship.

Oh well.

-Stig

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

Yeah, the maintenace on the Bimmers is something you have to think about. I've probably got as much in my car since I bought it as what I paid for it. I can't imagine having to do that and then think about putting it on the track as well. I wish you luck with the new toys.


This why it is nice to have mechanical skills. Saves big :money: !!!

[BMRSEB]

Did you sell the 540i?

As far as Andretti's, just drive it onto the track it'll fit..:)

[blackstig]

Did you sell the 540i?

As far as Andretti's, just drive it onto the track it'll fit..:)

Not sold yet, it's trading plus cash for the Miata, it's going to be nice to be able to save on gas, parts, gas and maintenance . . . did I mention gas?

LOL!

-Stig

[mistertripps]

This why it is nice to have mechanical skills. Saves big :money: !!!

You've still got to pay for parts. This ain't no ricer car where you can pick up just anything at the local Advance Auto....:)

[blackstig]

You've still got to pay for parts. This ain't no ricer car where you can pick up just anything at the local Advance Auto....:)

:(

-Stig

[mistertripps]

:(

-Stig

RICE BOY!!! ROFL!!!

[Philip]

91 with a 95 engine and a torsen rear end, it's on Craigslist. The Miata is a cool car, I hope it doesn't take focus away from my Corolla. I still want that to be my track car, but my attention is easily dispatched into other areas.

-Stig

Stig, as much as I like your Hachi, it's time to dunp it and focus on the true track car.

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

You've still got to pay for parts. This ain't no ricer car where you can pick up just anything at the local Advance Auto....:)

I locate my parts cheap too. Aside from a few things here and there I have no complaints about BMW maintenance and repair costs.

[mistertripps]

I locate my parts cheap too. Aside from a few things here and there I have no complaints about BMW maintenance and repair costs.

Well, truth be told, I just like Alan and Wael at GCR too much to do this stuff on my own!! LOL!!!

[Justin]

LOL yeah they are good guys!

[blackstig]

I locate my parts cheap too. Aside from a few things here and there I have no complaints about BMW maintenance and repair costs.

Try racing your Bimmer, let those costs float through your bank for a little while, then get back with me in a few months and let me know how things are going ^_^

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

You all rule!

-Stig

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

Try racing your Bimmer, let those costs float through your bank for a little while, then get back with me in a few months and let me know how things are going ^_^

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

You all rule!

-Stig

Well I'm just not a racer so I'm good. Also, I will like the guys from GCR just fine but if I ever need them I know they will have my back.

[88e28]

Gotta love the Verts. A friend of mine in Chicago had a Miata its a fun car

[Catmint]

Gah, Stig, first a Toyota then a Mazda? You got an identity crisis or somethin'?

Actually, the Miata is cute. Me, if I were going to get something that impractical, I would go with a Z3 or a Porsche of some sort. But that's just me. ;)

[MachSchnell]

I have avoided this thread until now only because I hate to see such a drastic fall from grace. A Toyota? A Mazda?? BLECH!!! Mitch and I used to take my Porsche out Miata-hunting, then we realized there was just no sport to it. It was like a lion going after a gerbal. :icon15:

You have been reborn, and are now PorkFriedRiceStig!:icon19:

[EnderM3]

all i have to say is

http://codeinsurrection.com/pics/noooo.jpg

[blackstig]

Gah, Stig, first a Toyota then a Mazda? You got an identity crisis or somethin'?

Actually, the Miata is cute. Me, if I were going to get something that impractical, I would go with a Z3 or a Porsche of some sort. But that's just me. ;)

LOL! I'm getting away from the prices, parts and maintenance that is associated with those cars. The Miata is lightweight, nimble and the parts are well . . . .very cheap, LOL! If I could keep up with the premium gas prices, low gas mileage and ultra price of almost everything made for those vehicles, then heck yeah, I'd be all over it . . . .however . . .Stig is poor, sooo . . .Japanese vehicles it is.



I have avoided this thread until now only because I hate to see such a drastic fall from grace. A Toyota? A Mazda?? BLECH!!! Mitch and I used to take my Porsche out Miata-hunting, then we realized there was just no sport to it. It was like a lion going after a gerbal. :icon15:

You have been reborn, and are now PorkFriedRiceStig!:icon19:

LOL! That's cold! HAHAHAHAHA! Well, you have to figure, it's a Porsche, there's a reason why they are so revered. Those cars are awesome, but they have an awesome price-threshhold that goes along with them. I like the ease of maintenance and ease on the wallet of owning/driving Japanese cars, and yes . . .if you take a Porsche and hunt Miatas down on the highway, LOL! You'll win everytime . . .^_^

In the twisties . . . . .well . . . that all depends on the driver, but I think the ultra lightweight of Miata, I may have a slight advantage ^_^


-Stig

[Catmint]

You get what you pay for *singsong*

[blackstig]

You get what you pay for *singsong*

HAHAHAHA! I used to believe that lie too! *singsong*


-Stig

[MachSchnell]

Actually, my dad has a Miata. Well....his girlfriend actually has a Miata...:icon18:

Not that I'm saying it's a chick-car or anything....LOL!!

But, it is a great handling car and parts will definately be easier on the wallet. The only way to redeem yourself on the board is to make a Monster Miata and drop a Ford 302 into that sucker!:icon15:

[blackstig]

Actually, my dad has a Miata. Well....his girlfriend actually has a Miata...:icon18:

Not that I'm saying it's a chick-car or anything....LOL!!

But, it is a great handling car and parts will definately be easier on the wallet. The only way to redeem yourself on the board is to make a Monster Miata and drop a Ford 302 into that sucker!:icon15:

LOL!

No way, she'll get turboed, but definitely no V8s in the micro machine!

HAHAHAHA!

-Stig

[MachSchnell]

Doesn't Flyin Miata make a nice little supercharger kit for it? I read about it and it got pretty good reviews, around 250 rwhp at eight or nine pounds of boost with no internal motor modifications.

I know...for a Eurosnob I know some **** about the ricers. Ssssshhhh...don't tell anyone.:)

[Jdudley13]

Yeah you can make them fast just because they are so damn light. YOu are gonna end up tracking your daily driver and daily driving your track car...or something like that