Whatever happened to E90Fleet?

F32Fleet · 11-17-2009, 01:08 PM

Anyone?

Bimmerista · 11-17-2009, 01:19 PM

What happens to most us old timers - either lost interest, or found a job with BMW, or both.

bsamoul · 11-17-2009, 01:50 PM

he's been gone for years

E36_325i · 11-17-2009, 05:54 PM

He left when all the kids started getting their "sick" E90's. His timing was spot on.

BMW F22 · 11-17-2009, 11:21 PM

Yeah I haven't seen him around for a while. We used to see him post once in a while (even after he's "left"). The people that know who E90fleet is are old timers. Just look at the join date, 3 out of 4 people that posted so far joined in 2005.

T7R_Sky · 11-18-2009, 02:08 AM

E90fleet was a genious. He probably moved on to bigger and better things. He taught me everything I know about my engine (the N51 model and its differences)

armenh · 11-18-2009, 03:13 AM

any1 kno what happened to methodtim?

Robin_NL · 11-18-2009, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phiberglass

All the old timers are on other boards.

I'm still here.

Greeney · 11-18-2009, 08:24 AM

Fleet was a great member, its a shame he left.

txusa03 · 11-18-2009, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

I'm still here.

+1

UncleWede · 11-18-2009, 10:03 AM

Fleet saved me money because he posted the TSBs, and I got 1/2 the price of my 4 tires back from BMWNA.

Best regards,
Wede

e46e92love · 11-18-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW E90

Yeah I haven't seen him around for a while. We used to see him post once in a while (even after he's "left"). The people that know who E90fleet is are old timers. Just look at the join date, 3 out of 4 people that posted so far joined in 2005.

I'm one of those old timers, and I'm not even old

But I will second something said a few posts back: this place was much different a few years ago, and there is a lot of immaturity infused into these forums. M3post is has begun the same transition over the last few months and its a shame. Its a big reason I think the banning of certain "members" recently might be a good sign of Jason and company trying to clean the place up.

Cheers,
e46e92

nmulax · 11-18-2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E36_325i

He left when all the kids started getting their "sick" 335i's. His timing was spot on.

fixed

And yeah, this place has definitely peaked and is on the decline.

MisterSkiMask · 11-18-2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E36_325i

He left when all the kids started getting their "sick" E90's. His timing was spot on.

+1

Dmitriy@AUTOcouture · 11-18-2009, 02:09 PM

I miss the guy, he was an enormous asset to this forum.

Agreed with the level of immaturity on this board, it really is a shame.

Nothing that can be done about it though, all the CPO'd cars are going to the teenagers that couldn't afford them when they were new. That along with the tuner scene caused a steep downward spiral to this forum.

Robin_NL · 11-18-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shpuntik

I miss the guy, he was an enormous asset to this forum.

Agreed with the level of immaturity on this board, it really is a shame.

Nothing that can be done about it though, all the CPO'd cars are going to the teenagers that couldn't afford them when they were new. That along with the tuner scene caused a steep downward spiral to this forum.

Isn't that a bit exaggerated imo?

Let's say that within 2 or 3 years max. we welcome the new 2012(?) 3 series, and history will repeat itself. A new car, 'new' forum, new/old posters.
Just like that.

Dmitriy@AUTOcouture · 11-18-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Isn't that a bit exaggerated imo?

Let's say that within 2 or 3 years max. we welcome the new 2012(?) 3 series, and history will repeat itself. A new car, 'new' forum, new/old posters.
Just like that.

It is not exaggerated, just the normal outcome of any forum. Yes, when the new 3er comes out the new guys will dominate and bring some insight to the table, and 2/3 years down the road the new comers will be consider the old crowd and the new guys consequently, the newbies.

What differs is the caliber of person that the forum/car attracts. Unfortunately with the E9x came a sh*tload of immature people, hopefully that will change with the next generation.

xsb00st · 11-18-2009, 08:57 PM

This site has definitely gone through a paradigm shift. It's still useful for technical information but you need patience to weed through all the BS.

Xiaofeng · 11-20-2009, 12:22 PM

I think I joined the forums right towards the end of the "old timer's" era, and I remember looking forward to E90Fleet's posts. The guy had so much information and inside knowledge it was incredible. I wonder if he ever got that job with BMW he was looking for. Regardless, his presence is definitely missed.

I also agree that the quality of new forum members seems to have been on a decline for several years now. Between the immaturity and the utter lack of comprehension for English grammar, it has made the forums somewhat difficult to follow. Don't get me wrong, there are new members who are here to learn about the cars and have meaningful discussions, but for every one of those, there seems to be a handful of members who wholeheartedly prescribe to the "omg leik I jus got my 335i dis s#it is so sick/ill its off da chain i jus raced n beet n m3/c63/rs4/z06 on i-5 and now i need 2 mak it fasta den a veyron!!!11eleven" camp.

I'm only mid 20's, and these people make me feel like a geezer.

gonzo · 11-20-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Xiaofeng

I think I joined the forums right towards the end of the "old timer's" era, and I remember looking forward to E90Fleet's posts. The guy had so much information and inside knowledge it was incredible. I wonder if he ever got that job with BMW he was looking for. Regardless, his presence is definitely missed.

I also agree that the quality of new forum members seems to have been on a decline for several years now. Between the immaturity and the utter lack of comprehension for English grammar, it has made the forums somewhat difficult to follow. Don't get me wrong, there are new members who are here to learn about the cars and have meaningful discussions, but for every one of those, there seems to be a handful of members who wholeheartedly prescribe to the "omg leik I jus got my 335i dis s#it is so sick/ill its off da chain i jus raced n beet n m3/c63/rs4/z06 on i-5 and now i need 2 mak it fasta den a veyron!!!11eleven" camp.

I'm only mid 20's, and these people make me feel like a geezer.

11-17-2009, 01:08 PM	#1
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bsamoul Major General 167 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, California iTrader: (2)	he's been gone for years __________________ -Brian 2X 2006 BMW 325i [Electric Red & Mystic Blue] \| ZPP \| V1 \| Rear Fogs \| M3 Lip Spoiler \| EAS RemoteKey \| BMS Powerbox \| Projector90 Headlights w/ LED AE \| LED plate lights \| OEM Blacklines http://www.tech-shine.com
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E36_325i Private First Class 9 Rep 142 Posts Drives: E36 325i + '06 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	He left when all the kids started getting their "sick" E90's. His timing was spot on. __________________ '06 M3 \| Jet/Cinn \| ZPP \| Xenons \| NAV \| Military Sales.
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BMW F22 Major General 3573 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Yeah I haven't seen him around for a while. We used to see him post once in a while (even after he's "left"). The people that know who E90fleet is are old timers. Just look at the join date, 3 out of 4 people that posted so far joined in 2005.
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11-18-2009, 02:08 AM	#6
T7R_Sky "I know you know that I know you know..." 24 Rep 795 Posts Drives: Sparkling Graphite E90 328i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Escondido, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 E90 328i [0.00]	E90fleet was a genious. He probably moved on to bigger and better things. He taught me everything I know about my engine (the N51 model and its differences)
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Greeney Brigadier General 213 Rep 3,835 Posts Drives: Jerez E90 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westchester, NY / Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (4)	Fleet was a great member, its a shame he left. __________________ 11' E90 M3 6MT \| Jerez Black \| Black Ext./Carbon \| ZCP \| ZCW \| ZPP \| ZTP \| 302 \| 403 \| 507 \| 5AC \| 655 \| 6FL \| 752 \| 15' F80 M3 6MT \| Black Saphire \| Black Full \| ZEC \| ZLP \| 2VF \| 2VZ \| 5DL \| 688 \|
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11-18-2009, 10:03 AM	#11
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18076 Rep 9,381 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Fleet saved me money because he posted the TSBs, and I got 1/2 the price of my 4 tires back from BMWNA. Best regards, Wede
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Dmitriy@AUTOcouture Major 209 Rep 1,133 Posts Drives: carefully Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	I miss the guy, he was an enormous asset to this forum. Agreed with the level of immaturity on this board, it really is a shame. Nothing that can be done about it though, all the CPO'd cars are going to the teenagers that couldn't afford them when they were new. That along with the tuner scene caused a steep downward spiral to this forum.
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11-20-2009, 12:22 PM	#19
Xiaofeng Captain 35 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2007.5 E90 335xi Montego/Lemon Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E90 335xi [0.00] 1991 325iX [0.00]	I think I joined the forums right towards the end of the "old timer's" era, and I remember looking forward to E90Fleet's posts. The guy had so much information and inside knowledge it was incredible. I wonder if he ever got that job with BMW he was looking for. Regardless, his presence is definitely missed. I also agree that the quality of new forum members seems to have been on a decline for several years now. Between the immaturity and the utter lack of comprehension for English grammar, it has made the forums somewhat difficult to follow. Don't get me wrong, there are new members who are here to learn about the cars and have meaningful discussions, but for every one of those, there seems to be a handful of members who wholeheartedly prescribe to the "omg leik I jus got my 335i dis s#it is so sick/ill its off da chain i jus raced n beet n m3/c63/rs4/z06 on i-5 and now i need 2 mak it fasta den a veyron!!!11eleven" camp. I'm only mid 20's, and these people make me feel like a geezer. __________________
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