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Roborob · 03-25-2011, 05:10 PM

Hello everyone,

the names robert, just moved here from spartanburg going to TCTC right now to tranfer to clemson.

I drive a 2000 BMW M Roadster

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HKYStormFront · 03-25-2011, 05:15 PM

welcome! love M Roadsters!

**Mr.Rauq** · 03-25-2011, 05:43 PM

Sweet ride, will we be seeing you at the autocross on the 2nd?

Theodore · (This post was last modified: 03-25-2011 06:01 PM by Theodore.)

Hey Rob.. Welcome aboard.

NICE machine. Of course, I'm slightly biased... here's my DD.
Wink

JB · 03-25-2011, 06:35 PM

Sweet, more BMW's!

Welcome Smile

Roborob · 03-25-2011, 06:46 PM

thanks guys. I wont be at this event, going to see my family but i will be at the next. Anyone around here work on BMWs? I have been a nissan guy for years and this is my first BMW.

Theodore · 03-25-2011, 08:10 PM

(03-25-2011 06:46 PM)Roborob Wrote: Anyone around here work on BMWs?

I worked as Materials/Procurement Manager for a Tier 1 to BMW during the life of the Z3 and beginning of X5 project. Spent more time on their line than I did on our line. Got pretty familiar with them and their engineering changes from day to day (literally. We used to say to get a part at Auto Zone, you will need model, year, month, day, shift and if it was before break or after break to make sure you got the right part.) Wink

I muddle through most of what has been needed so far. I have a friend in VA who is a factory certified BMW mech. HE comes down for a weekend when I have something major. We did the new top about a month ago. I'm good with Brit car tops and Miatas but... it sure is nice to have a PRO do it on a Z3.
Let me know if there's anything specific.. be glad to help. Most common problems : seat rails on driver's side, air bag sensor light, seat sensor light, seat belt holder on sides of seats (I got a beauty of a trick on that.. heat shrink over broken pieces. A LOT cheaper than 350 to remove seat, seat back and replace with expensive OEM part.) and rear shocks.

zps2004 · 03-25-2011, 08:40 PM

Welcome. Do you happen to drive on 178 in the mornings? When I go to work and back I usually see a black M roadster. Nice car though.

Roborob · 03-25-2011, 09:07 PM

im having a few of those problems theodore, the driver seat rail, the seat belt holders are almost falling off, but my main concerns right now are the heat and air doesnt work, the cruise wont work, and just a few aesthetic issues.

No zps I havent moved up all the way yet, i am just up usually visiting my gf.

**Clemsons2k** · 03-26-2011, 08:47 PM

Welcome.

Nice car ya got. They're fun!

98nismo · 03-27-2011, 04:50 PM

maybe we should call it clemson bmw sports car club :-(

cbscc

JB · 03-27-2011, 06:39 PM

Its got a good ring to it...

Roborob · 03-27-2011, 09:16 PM

haha well i traded my 93 Nissan Silvia for it. Heres my old ride

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**Mr.Rauq** · 03-28-2011, 03:10 AM

I think I saw you parked on the right side of the road coming from GSP back to campus today... M Roadster, don't see too many of those around. Very nice.

**93redfox** · 03-28-2011, 07:51 AM

seen the 240 on craigslist! M roadster looks very nice though.

If you need BMW work local to Clemson, talk to Dave Markert. you can contact him via: http://www.markertmotorworks.com/