Probably converting from Euro

euroconvert · 03-08-2017, 03:24 PM

Hey everyone, honestly didn't think I would convert. I have been a life long European car guy owned everything from a BMW E30 to a 2007 335i, which is fast as heck, and rivals American muscle for mod $ per horsepower. Also an 2007 Audi S4 one of my favorite cars of all time due to handling but the 4.2 V8 is a dud (eats the cylinder coating and timing chain issues) to most recently a BMW 340i Track pack. The 340 is just too luxurious even fully spec'd out with M sport and track pack. And many other cars in between but honestly never dabbled in American cars. Not a hater but historically they didn't drive as well as the German cars and the interiors were meh.

I'm really happy that all the American manufactures have gotten their act together in the past few years. I'm dumping the 340 as I feel BMW has lost their way. Drove a 2SS with Magnetic ride control and it BLOWS the new M3/M4 out of the water. I have considerable seat time in the new M's and they have gotten way too "soft".

I'm excited to join you guys and jump in to this new world for me. If any of you ever need help with a BMW I have the full factory diagnostics system/ wiring diagrams anything you could need. Just let me know.

Closing in on a 1LE and couldn't be more excited. Local dealer is trying to ship one in as I don't want to wait 6-8 weeks so fingers crossed!

I would order with Becky but I have a trade in I don't want to lug a 1/3 of the way across the country.

E-Ray · 03-08-2017, 03:40 PM

Welcome aboard.

Tom And Cheryl · 03-08-2017, 04:10 PM

Welcome

My automotive shop used to specialize in Euro import cars, but with the new modern muscle cars they are hard to beat. I knew I wanted my SS the first time I sat in it.

Speed37 · 03-08-2017, 04:43 PM

I switched to a Camaro from a 335i and that car was amazing with the jb4 tune.

Sir Nuke · 03-09-2017, 05:21 AM

Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5/6. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

rocknroll_jeph · 03-10-2017, 12:17 AM

I don't think you need to take sides when it comes to cars. I have a 2003 BMW Z4 and a Camaro! Best of both worlds. Both are amazing on and off the track. I do agree that modern BMWs have started losing their way. Too much going on in the cabin, which is why I love my Z4- everything is manual except for the mirrors and it has no screens or anything distracting inside.

euroconvert · 03-10-2017, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5/6. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

Thanks, you guys are very welcoming. Yeah I'm a car lover first and foremost so when I drove the SS I knew right away.

Can't wait to dig in on this car I'm for sure throwing the warranty out within a year.

Gunmetal Speedster · 03-14-2017, 02:19 AM

You'll find it isn't so bad

welcome!

euroconvert · 03-16-2017, 09:16 PM

Got a 1LE incoming now I wait impatiently.

marknagy13 · 03-22-2017, 02:58 PM

Love the post, but Euro cars come nowhere near American cars in terms of $ per hp lol

Ashen 6.2 · 03-23-2017, 05:12 AM

Welcome!

03-08-2017, 03:24 PM	#1
euroconvert Drives: 2007 335i, 2004 xtype (commute) Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 35	Probably converting from Euro Hey everyone, honestly didn't think I would convert. I have been a life long European car guy owned everything from a BMW E30 to a 2007 335i, which is fast as heck, and rivals American muscle for mod $ per horsepower. Also an 2007 Audi S4 one of my favorite cars of all time due to handling but the 4.2 V8 is a dud (eats the cylinder coating and timing chain issues) to most recently a BMW 340i Track pack. The 340 is just too luxurious even fully spec'd out with M sport and track pack. And many other cars in between but honestly never dabbled in American cars. Not a hater but historically they didn't drive as well as the German cars and the interiors were meh. I'm really happy that all the American manufactures have gotten their act together in the past few years. I'm dumping the 340 as I feel BMW has lost their way. Drove a 2SS with Magnetic ride control and it BLOWS the new M3/M4 out of the water. I have considerable seat time in the new M's and they have gotten way too "soft". I'm excited to join you guys and jump in to this new world for me. If any of you ever need help with a BMW I have the full factory diagnostics system/ wiring diagrams anything you could need. Just let me know. Closing in on a 1LE and couldn't be more excited. Local dealer is trying to ship one in as I don't want to wait 6-8 weeks so fingers crossed! I would order with Becky but I have a trade in I don't want to lug a 1/3 of the way across the country.

03-09-2017, 05:21 AM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,768 View My Garage	Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5/6. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

03-14-2017, 02:19 AM	#8
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03-16-2017, 09:16 PM	#9
euroconvert Drives: 2007 335i, 2004 xtype (commute) Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 35	Got a 1LE incoming now I wait impatiently. __________________ 2017 V8 1LE with PDR Hyper Blue 03/13/17.... Order placed 03/16/17.... Status 3000 No TPW 03/18/17.... 04/24/17 TPW

03-22-2017, 02:58 PM	#10
marknagy13 Markoon13 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 853	Love the post, but Euro cars come nowhere near American cars in terms of $ per hp lol __________________ Making Camaro Videos Great Again! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWS...TrnPTnKAfJgouQ

03-08-2017, 03:40 PM	#2
E-Ray Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Nightfall Grey Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sulphur La. Posts: 1,680 View My Garage	Welcome aboard.

03-08-2017, 04:10 PM	#3
Tom And Cheryl Drives: 2013 SS Convertible, ThumperII Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 411 View My Garage	Welcome My automotive shop used to specialize in Euro import cars, but with the new modern muscle cars they are hard to beat. I knew I wanted my SS the first time I sat in it.

03-08-2017, 04:43 PM	#4
Speed37 Drives: 2010 Camaro ss Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Wichita Posts: 23	I switched to a Camaro from a 335i and that car was amazing with the jb4 tune.

03-10-2017, 12:17 AM	#6
rocknroll_jeph Drives: '11 Camaro V6, '83 Z28, '03 BMW Z4 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Beijing & Michigan Posts: 606 View My Garage	I don't think you need to take sides when it comes to cars. I have a 2003 BMW Z4 and a Camaro! Best of both worlds. Both are amazing on and off the track. I do agree that modern BMWs have started losing their way. Too much going on in the cabin, which is why I love my Z4- everything is manual except for the mirrors and it has no screens or anything distracting inside.

03-23-2017, 05:12 AM	#11
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