BIG NEWS Regarding 1Addicts, please read!

singular · 01-22-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Phiberglass

However, it's going to be like Z-Day with all the 335 owners talking trash on the 135 owners haha.

You mean how they paid more for a slower car, right? :biggrin:

m7ammed · 01-22-2009, 11:57 PM

I really hope the commercial conflicts aren't passed into this forum, from what I've read and seen it seems that E90post in particular has a lot of the tune vs tune thing which is annoying, it is here but not as much which is good

Mega Man · 01-23-2009, 01:15 AM

So...no more 1Addicts.com?

lib · 01-23-2009, 01:23 AM

I'm curious how the accounts will be handled. Everything over there is a single account and I can't imagine 1addicts would be a lone holdout for a separate login (though, that might keep some of the e90post spam out of the 1er threads).

penny · 01-23-2009, 01:30 AM

IMO, bad idea. Quality of site will go down even if carefully moderated. I like it as it is.

stovesax08 · 01-23-2009, 01:49 AM

Well, what's done is done, but I sure hope 1addicts.com continues to work, because otherwise all those 1addicts stickers become worthless. I too am concerned with all of the tune wars going on over there coming into 1addicts. It's been nice having one of the most mature, open and non-biased forum out there, but everything changes eventually. Plus now we will definitely be getting many of the 335 owners with buyers remorse coming into the 1er forums to bash our cars; I never notice 1 owners doing that in the 3er forums, but hey. Please oh please mods keep up the good and honest work!

Mega Man · 01-23-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by stovesax08

...open and non-biased forum out there...

I dunno about that...

I think since we all own 1's none of us are biased against the 1. Maybe this merge will be a good thing because it will force us to deal with criticism towards our car...even if that criticism is biased.

realm · 01-23-2009, 01:58 AM

I just found this site! So, I vote keep the site.

creepy coupe · 01-23-2009, 02:24 AM

I flick between both site at the moment, having onced owned an E92, I expect they will see us as the poor relation, oh well bring on the punch up.:roundel:

Heinzftw · 01-23-2009, 03:58 AM

If such information is true more Moderators will be needed to keep things in place. I for one have been sort of disgusted by the way E90post handles things. This an uphill battle for all of us, some will leave, most will stay. I will keep an open mind when the merger happens. Best of luck to everyone.

ChrisM135i · 01-23-2009, 04:21 AM

Sounds like a big step for 1Addicts to me...
I appreciate the new features like the own "garage", new groups and so on, but i really hope to see no flame-wars between 1er vs. 3er. In the past we were protected to that with the registration.. every new user had to register themselve, now it will be much more easier. They just switching over...

But i am also looking forward.. i´ve registered in 2006 my account at E90Post and followed the forum a long time till i decided to take the 135i over a 330i. Will be good to see old friends at E90Post and to appear with my 135i.. :biggrin:

btw. also a noob question: Is it possible to migrate user accounts?

Breville · 01-23-2009, 04:39 AM

ptack · 01-23-2009, 05:28 AM

Just don't do anything you can't undo.
The only advantages I see at Bimmerpost are the Events Calendar and Feature Car, otherwise I share the concerns of many that rather than get a larger group of constructive 1 owners, we'll just get a larger group of trolls and jerks.

135iUSN · 01-23-2009, 05:49 AM

so much for being original.. I'll take a sticker as they are collectors...

MastaMind · 01-23-2009, 05:58 AM

Damn, I really hope this place does not become like E90post.

lacrosse · 01-23-2009, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by penny

IMO, bad idea. Quality of site will go down even if carefully moderated. I like it as it is.

I have to agree!

bmwfreak · 01-23-2009, 06:41 AM

I think the best way to look at what the merger will look like is to look not at E90Post but the other smaller sites which are attached attached to bimmerpost such as M3Post and ZPost. If you look at those forums they have none of the bad attitude that E90Post has and really have a completly separate community spirit. I think we would have the same atmosphere and place in relation to E90Post.

***If you have an account on E90Post already then the two accounts will be merged as one, we choose to leave the E90Post account name as the dominant name since there are many more Bimmerpost accounts then 1addict accounts that will be merged. However if your account name is different between the two sites, just PM me after the merge and I can change it to what you want

And if we are unhappy with the arrangement in the future then the merger can be undone, so I kept that little ace in my back pocket. But I honestly don't forsee any problems at all, just look at how M3Post and Zpost are run on that site, and you can see that the E90Post people really stay to their own space.

adrean8j · 01-23-2009, 07:03 AM

I think one of the biggest questions is: Will our link on the site still be referred to as 1addicts.com? Or will it switch to something nice and boring like E80post or something of its like?

arrutled · 01-23-2009, 07:09 AM

its the people who make the community! not the other way around!

atr_hugo · 01-23-2009, 07:19 AM

One thing to remember about the 3 series enthusiasts, there are many more of them than 1er owners. And that's OK. The strength of a forum is the size of its membership. We get stronger going forward.

Many of the E9x owners previously owned BMWs and have been on the BMW scene for some time. They've 'been there, done that'. Many of the things we're going through now have been hashed out a couple of years ago there.

But one of the delights of 1Addicts is that its members have such varied automotive experience, from zero to car-guru, and it's nice to have that perspective. And it works here since many of us are not returning BMW owners. We are dipping our toes in BMW culture together for the first time.

Personally I look forward to the merge - there are a lot of things (N54, Commercial Sales, etc) that become common. How about meaningful 'group buys' when 5er, 3er, and 1er N54 owners (or N52 for that matter) decide they need a discount on parts.

I can only speak for myself, but I'll do my best to intercede quietly when necessary and to continue to provide unappreciated humor whenever the mood strikes. ; -)

adrean8j · 01-23-2009, 07:28 AM

^^^Cynical to the end atr_hugo! You and "surname" make my day when you post! LOL

penny · 01-23-2009, 07:46 AM

Group buys will cost nickels and dimes now! Reluctant, but hope it goes well.

01-22-2009, 11:57 PM	#24
m7ammed Captain 210 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saudi Arabia iTrader: (0)	I really hope the commercial conflicts aren't passed into this forum, from what I've read and seen it seems that E90post in particular has a lot of the tune vs tune thing which is annoying, it is here but not as much which is good __________________ Instgram: @m7m_photo
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01-23-2009, 01:15 AM	#25
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 271 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	So...no more 1Addicts.com? __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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01-23-2009, 01:23 AM	#26
lib Major 141 Rep 1,401 Posts Drives: <This space for rent> Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	I'm curious how the accounts will be handled. Everything over there is a single account and I can't imagine 1addicts would be a lone holdout for a separate login (though, that might keep some of the e90post spam out of the 1er threads).
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01-23-2009, 01:30 AM	#27
penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	IMO, bad idea. Quality of site will go down even if carefully moderated. I like it as it is. __________________ '08 135i.
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01-23-2009, 01:49 AM	#28
stovesax08 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 135i, X5 45e Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Well, what's done is done, but I sure hope 1addicts.com continues to work, because otherwise all those 1addicts stickers become worthless. I too am concerned with all of the tune wars going on over there coming into 1addicts. It's been nice having one of the most mature, open and non-biased forum out there, but everything changes eventually. Plus now we will definitely be getting many of the 335 owners with buyers remorse coming into the 1er forums to bash our cars; I never notice 1 owners doing that in the 3er forums, but hey. Please oh please mods keep up the good and honest work! __________________ 135i Coupe-Manual, Montego, Lemon, HG Black, sport, premium, CA, HiFi, Ipod/USB, heated seats
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01-23-2009, 01:58 AM	#30
realm Enlisted Member 7 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Malibu, Ca iTrader: (0)	I just found this site! So, I vote keep the site.
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01-23-2009, 02:24 AM	#31
creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	I flick between both site at the moment, having onced owned an E92, I expect they will see us as the poor relation, oh well bring on the punch up.:roundel:
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01-23-2009, 04:21 AM	#33
ChrisM135i Verd1chtete 1ntensität 146 Rep 660 Posts Drives: BMW 135i E82 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Munich, Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i E82 [0.00]	Sounds like a big step for 1Addicts to me... I appreciate the new features like the own "garage", new groups and so on, but i really hope to see no flame-wars between 1er vs. 3er. In the past we were protected to that with the registration.. every new user had to register themselve, now it will be much more easier. They just switching over... But i am also looking forward.. i´ve registered in 2006 my account at E90Post and followed the forum a long time till i decided to take the 135i over a 330i. Will be good to see old friends at E90Post and to appear with my 135i.. :biggrin: btw. also a noob question: Is it possible to migrate user accounts? __________________ BMW 135i E82 - 6 MT - *///*M-Sport - M 261 - Black Saphir - Xenon - PDC - NaviProf - BMW Online - BMW Assist - HiFi Sound System
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01-23-2009, 04:39 AM	#34
Breville Scum in the sun 30 Rep 938 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe TiAg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Syndey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	__________________ One should love animals. They are so tasty.
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01-23-2009, 05:28 AM	#35
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Just don't do anything you can't undo. The only advantages I see at Bimmerpost are the Events Calendar and Feature Car, otherwise I share the concerns of many that rather than get a larger group of constructive 1 owners, we'll just get a larger group of trolls and jerks. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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01-23-2009, 05:49 AM	#36
135iUSN 19 X5 1998 M Roadster 64 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	so much for being original.. I'll take a sticker as they are collectors... __________________ '09 135i Dinan In BMW heaven 09.28.2022 - Stage 2/Alpine White w/Terracotta /High Gloss Black Trim/ZCW/ZPP/ZSP w/313's /CA/PDC/Steptronic/
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01-23-2009, 05:58 AM	#37
MastaMind I like beer 32 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: AW 135 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Under Pressure iTrader: (0)	Damn, I really hope this place does not become like E90post.
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01-23-2009, 06:41 AM	#39
bmwfreak Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 214 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2005 iTrader: (0)	I think the best way to look at what the merger will look like is to look not at E90Post but the other smaller sites which are attached attached to bimmerpost such as M3Post and ZPost. If you look at those forums they have none of the bad attitude that E90Post has and really have a completly separate community spirit. I think we would have the same atmosphere and place in relation to E90Post. ***If you have an account on E90Post already then the two accounts will be merged as one, we choose to leave the E90Post account name as the dominant name since there are many more Bimmerpost accounts then 1addict accounts that will be merged. However if your account name is different between the two sites, just PM me after the merge and I can change it to what you want And if we are unhappy with the arrangement in the future then the merger can be undone, so I kept that little ace in my back pocket. But I honestly don't forsee any problems at all, just look at how M3Post and Zpost are run on that site, and you can see that the E90Post people really stay to their own space. __________________ the roundel
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01-23-2009, 07:09 AM	#41
arrutled Colonel 104 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	its the people who make the community! not the other way around! __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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01-23-2009, 07:19 AM	#42
atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	One thing to remember about the 3 series enthusiasts, there are many more of them than 1er owners. And that's OK. The strength of a forum is the size of its membership. We get stronger going forward. Many of the E9x owners previously owned BMWs and have been on the BMW scene for some time. They've 'been there, done that'. Many of the things we're going through now have been hashed out a couple of years ago there. But one of the delights of 1Addicts is that its members have such varied automotive experience, from zero to car-guru, and it's nice to have that perspective. And it works here since many of us are not returning BMW owners. We are dipping our toes in BMW culture together for the first time. Personally I look forward to the merge - there are a lot of things (N54, Commercial Sales, etc) that become common. How about meaningful 'group buys' when 5er, 3er, and 1er N54 owners (or N52 for that matter) decide they need a discount on parts. I can only speak for myself, but I'll do my best to intercede quietly when necessary and to continue to provide unappreciated humor whenever the mood strikes. ; -)
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01-23-2009, 07:46 AM	#44
penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	Group buys will cost nickels and dimes now! Reluctant, but hope it goes well. __________________ '08 135i.
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