Official 6MT Club Thread

[southlight]

Here it is: THE 'OFFICIAL' 6MT CLUB THREAD


Club membership is now officially defined as:

"A forum member, who owns, or has placed an order for, an E9X M3 with 6MT, and has made a post on the Official 6MT thread stating he/she would like to be a member of the club and has adopted the Official club logo as his/her signature."

The Official Club logo is:
http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=133677&d=1204666041



Club members are:

08AWM3 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=35030)
1ne (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=42017)
3M (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=43977)
ACZakka325i (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=2914)
Alex///M (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=49996)
argonboy (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=30616)
AwesomeM3 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=29437)
Bastet (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=30290)
BCMPOWER (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=32158)
bjkim88 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=45338)
BMRLVR (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=10559)
brainspotter (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=38975)
CatchM3 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=40592)
cowmoo32 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=23103)
daltonnnn (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=45740)
Davinhci (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=36695)
devj (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=31106)
diablito (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=48258)
eagletangogreen (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=44711)
elcarajo (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=32443)
elm3 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=45897)
endofanera7 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=46248)
Epacy (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=19789) (founding member)
EricMack (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=34264)
Eurotrash8 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=28151)
evil_genius (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=45606)
F000007 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=35806)
Fentanyl (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=46684)

footie (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=29653)
geoff2010 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=14462)
GeriFix (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=27563)
HeadOn (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=38033)
ilron (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=21397)
jamesisel (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=44327)
jdmish (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=46048)
jeffpoos (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=37181)
Jinxter (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=32899)
Jonmartin (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=6128)
Krank (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=37830)
Krueger///M3 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=34369)
legen_wait for it_dary (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=30397)
lucid (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=21629) (Honorary President)
Manny212 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=21504)
///Mantis (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=16092)
M3Drivincraze (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=46285)
MMMorish (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=46261)
monsta (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=14501)
Motorsport (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=35806)
MTrizzy (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=35560)
nechronics (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=23381)
Noodlefoxes (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=38436)
OC kid (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=18756)
OzStriker (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=27913)
rickc (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=33744)
Robin Hood (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=930)
Ross08E93M3 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=41230)
rvacha (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=20120)
S65B40 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=33861)
Sam_Lb (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=29859)
sayemthree (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=26312)
southlight (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=10130) (founding member)
Speedtrap (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=46070)
ssii (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=49426)
tallycoolies (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=45791)
TheRealDC (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=25278) (no club logo, but member of board)
TLud (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=41698)
umwolverine (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=20758)
urbo73 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=11065)
White08M3 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=35510)


Eligible Forum members are (out of this poll (http://www.m3post.com/forums/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=1681)):

13eastie (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=20130)
26.2 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=31098)
Aidso (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=32512)
Bemve (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=6525)
Boost3dm3 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=27962)
brupaul22 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=8561)
ChinoOrtega (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=21517)
chompino (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=10530)
DarkstarZero (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=30261)
DJ9 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=34372)
domer86 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=23394)
drvai (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=31425)
edlms (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=35054)
E90330iS (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=7428)
Gearhead999s (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=21562)
GregW / Oregon (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=6020)
Jack's dad (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=34205)
JerezBlue! (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=27731)
Jimmyz (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=26675)
JoB01 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=31666)
kishg (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=7160)
Lil. Lucas (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=22327)
m3larson (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=36081)
mhutchins14 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=22268)
Mike@ESSTuning (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=37951)
mkoesel (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=11902)
MTMnet (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=43)
NavNurs (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=17730)
RandyB (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=18693)
Ray33 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=26920)
rich662 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=12210)
Rovman (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=32572)
savage.ulm1 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=27453)
schnell325 (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=26494)
the_stranger (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=27215)
thooooorgal (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=31005)
unique (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=35270)
WxSquid (http://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=16326)

Lucid is Honorary President.

Epacy, Lucid, Southlight and TheRealDC are currently members of the board.



Any other proposals?



Best regards, south

[Epacy]

Good start South!

I think a massive brain-storming session is needed.

[lucid]

I say formal admission should require one to post a pic of their shifter.

[///Mantis]

yes, you forgot the person who wasted 12k coz he couldnt live without 6MT no more :cry:

[///Mantis]

BTW on E90Post a bunch of us like 4 or 5 wanted to do this, we started designing decals, stickers and t-shirts. the crew's name was RCH3P (real cars have 3 pedals)

[Epacy]

BTW on E90Post a bunch of us like 4 or 5 wanted to do this, we started designing decals, stickers and t-shirts. the crew's name was RCH3P (real cars have 3 pedals)

I'm not that into it. At that point, it is overboard.

[///Mantis]

well obviously we stopped for that reason. but we have RCH3P in our siggies on the forum tho :D

[southlight]

Good start South!

I think a massive brain-storming session is needed.
Yeah, definitely. Any ideas?
yes, you forgot the person who wasted 12k coz he couldnt live without 6MT no more :cry:
Added. :drink:


Best regards, south

[///Mantis]

let me take a hack at the logo. maybe tonight when i get home. if we get something we agree on, i'll talk to longtran and we'll get little decals or something :D

my clutch whoreness should get me some ideas for a logo. in return i want a position in the club: Chief Post Whore :laugh:

[ChinoOrtega]

I'm a 6MT member!!!!!!!!! don't forget me, heel an toe baby!!!!!! :respect:

[domer86]

Yes! I am proud to be in this club for sure! If there are any open positions I would be honored to take it ;)

[///Mantis]

I say formal admission should require one to post a pic of their shifter.

nope! most my friends put 6MT shifters on their auto cars. GAY! but they do.

we should get a pic of 3rd working pedal ;)

[southlight]

I'm a 6MT member!!!!!!!!! don't forget me, heel an toe baby!!!!!! :respect:
You're in! And the first one with a picture proof. Not sure yet if admission really should be that hard. :D
Yes! I am proud to be in this club for sure! If there are any open positions I would be honored to take it ;)
We'll keep that in mind. ;)


Best regards, south

[///Mantis]

E90330iS is 6MT?? hmmm

[pdjafari]

R C H 3 P - Forever!!

[southlight]

E90330iS is 6MT?? hmmm
You know he isn't?

Guess this list isn't complete/correct yet. Some people may have changed their minds also (Devo!?).


Best regards, south

[///Mantis]

R C H 3 P - Forever!!

yeeayaaaaah
http://dailystab.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/lil_jon.jpg

[///Mantis]

You know he isn't?

Guess this list isn't complete/correct yet. Some people may have changed their minds also (Devo!?).


Best regards, south

so this thing is exclusive to current 6MT owners? or just enthusiasts? or they had to have driven 6MT at least once in their lives? i currently dont even have a car, and my previous one was steptronic :barf:

[second_2_nun]

Add me

[Crimson92]

6mt here

[southlight]

so this thing is exclusive to current 6MT owners? or just enthusiasts? or they had to have driven 6MT at least once in their lives? i currently dont even have a car, and my previous one was steptronic :barf:
Well, the 6MT club is meant to be a club for all 6MT M3 E9x owners and those who have an order in or plan to do so.



Best regards, south

[Crimson92]

oops dun have m3...guess i cant be part of the cool club

[Epacy]

yeeayaaaaah
http://dailystab.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/lil_jon.jpg

Mantis, if you can't keep this thread on topic and stop the chat thread business with your cronies, we will have to excuse you from the club.

Can't we have one sane thread?

[///Mantis]

Mantis, if you can't keep this thread on topic and stop the chat thread business with your cronies, we will have to excuse you from the club.

Can't we have one sane thread?

my cronies?! WTF

[devo]

I'm a 6MT member!!!!!!!!! don't forget me, heel an toe baby!!!!!! :respect:

Is that a hand gun on your floor (in you picture) or are you just happy to see me?

[ChinoOrtega]

hahahahahaha, I think I answered that before, it's my glock 23.

[Spool]

Real cars have 3 pedals

[lucid]

You're in! And the first one with a picture proof. Not sure yet if admission really should be that hard.

I think admission should require some kind of act of that nature. I don't think you should be automatically be in the club just because you bought a 6MT M3. You should want to be in the club and do something to demonstrate your desire to belong to the organization. So, I'd say ChinoOrtega is the only true member at this point!

[lucid]

As a side note to all, I think we should keep this whole club business civil and not be adversarial toward our DCT counterparts. I would really hate to see this thread degenerate into a flame war.

[///Mantis]

so, i guess lucid you came up with the idea right? what'd u have in mind? does it extend further than having a thread about it?

i dont know how to simplify my question, but do you have a "vision" statement lol

[lucid]

so, i guess lucid you came up with the idea right? what'd u have in mind? does it extend further than having a thread about it?

i dont know how to simplify my question, but do you have a "vision" statement lol

Actually, I have no idea whose idea this was. It might be something S and E started way back when. Swamp might have had something to do with the idea itself as well although he's never been in the 6MT camp as far as I can tell. Not sure how I ended up as the honarary president either since I don't even own a M3 yet. This is not about me; I honestly just want to serve the people (and work closely with GregW to siphon money from them via legitimate sounding fund raisers)! But, I don't really have a vision statement. :D

[///Mantis]

thanks Lucid (real name btw?)

question still open i guess. what is this club about?

[FifthStreetz]

haha nice club, this gives me a idea to make The Official M-DCT Club thread.

[lucid]

thanks Lucid (real name btw?)

If I told you, I'd have to shoot you.

question still open i guess. what is this club about?


I don't know.

[///Mantis]

If I told you, I'd have to shoot you.



I don't know.

i know you dont know. you just told me you had no idea lol
im asking the others at this point lol

[lucid]

haha nice club, this gives me a idea to make The Official M-DCT Club thread.

South, please edit the subject line of this thread to Official 6MT Club Thread.

[///Mantis]

haha nice club, this gives me a idea to make The Official M-DCT Club thread.

no, you didnt get DCT did you???

[lucid]

i know you dont know. you just told me you had no idea lol
im asking the others at this point lol

They don't know either, but it's okay. :laugh:

[FifthStreetz]

no, you didnt get DCT did you???

Haha i did.

[FifthStreetz]

South, please edit the subject line of this thread to Official 6MT Club Thread.

hey hey common, whats with the M on M hate? lol

Dont be a Transist...

[///Mantis]

They don't know either, but it's okay. :laugh:
:confused0068:
Haha i did.
GTFO then :laugh: jkjk

[lucid]

hey hey common, whats with the M on M hate? lol

No hate my man. I just liked the idea. I'm a lover not a hater! :thumbsup:

[///Mantis]

ya'll better stop PWing before E comes and cracks the whip again

[FifthStreetz]

ya'll better stop PWing before E comes and cracks the whip again

haha, bring it!

[FifthStreetz]

No hate my man. I just liked the idea. I'm a lover not a hater! :thumbsup:

I love you too. :love:

[///Mantis]

aite if he gets piss again i tell him u made me PW

[lucid]

E is cool.

[lucid]

I love you too. :love:

Does that mean you'll change your order and join the Official 6MT club then? :laugh:

[FifthStreetz]

Does that mean you'll change your order and join the Official 6MT club then? :laugh:

lol i would but my fiancee would kill me...

...hell have no fury like a woman scorn...

[///Mantis]

lol i would but my fiancee would kill me...

...hell have no fury like a woman scorn...

IT'S WORTH IT!

[///Mantis]

shit my caps were stuck lol

[Leg]

Err, 90% of UK cars ARE MT. Would be a huge bloody club over here.

In the UK Autos are for old people with athritis. Fancy new 'DSG' style boxes are just sports Autos for old people in a rush and people who cant change gear properly IMO.

[lucid]

Err, 90% of UK cars ARE MT. Would be a huge bloody club over here.

In the UK Autos are for old people with athritis. Fancy new 'DSG' style boxes are just sports Autos for old people in a rush and people who cant change gear properly IMO.

Does this mean you want to join the club? This isn't restricted to US members. If so, please post pic of your shifter!

[///Mantis]

wait, i thought this is asian-only :laugh:
jkjk

[ChinoOrtega]

Lets set aside race and countries, this is strictly 6MT Club, for all M3 and future M3 owners!!!!!!!!! And remember owning a BMW gets you into a club, owning an M is a culture.

[mhutchins14]

I say formal admission should require one to post a pic of their shifter.

I haven't heard that line since college...LOL

[lucid]

I haven't heard that line since college...LOL

That's the idea although I'm far from my college days...

[///Mantis]

so when we getting jumped in :laugh:

[T Bone]

Hey can I join?

Here is a pic of my 6MT. I want to learn secrets from the club on how to shift better than a computer!

;)

[lucid]

Hey can I join?

Here is a pic of my 6MT. I want to learn secrets from the club on how to shift better than a computer!

;)

OK T-Bone, as the honorary President (that's with a capital P), I declare you an honorary member! If you are nice, we'll make you an honorary board member. You are in charge of buying the beer for the club meets. I suspect South would prefer German beer.

[T Bone]

OK T-Bone, as the honorary President (that's with a capital P), I declare you an honorary member! If you are nice, we'll make you an honorary board member. You are in charge of buying the beer for the club meets. I suspect South would prefer German beer.


Cool thanks! Do I get a t-shirt or a badge or anything?

Are you guys holding the 3rd to 6th or 4th to 6th classes? I need to do some training for that :D

[lucid]

Cool thanks! Do I get a t-shirt or a badge or anything?

No, no, this is all meant to be very subtle. Like a secret society or something.

Are you guys holding the 3rd to 6th or 4th to 6th classes? I need to do some training for that :D

That we can help you with. :D

South, please update the roster to reflect T-Bone's honorary member status. ;)

[southlight]

I think admission should require some kind of act of that nature. I don't think you should be automatically be in the club just because you bought a 6MT M3. You should want to be in the club and do something to demonstrate your desire to belong to the organization. So, I'd say ChinoOrtega is the only true member at this point!
Agreed that one shouldn't automatically be in this club. So only people who want to be added.
Not so sure about your second point. Don't you want me to be in this club? :D

As a side note to all, I think we should keep this whole club business civil and not be adversarial toward our DCT counterparts. I would really hate to see this thread degenerate into a flame war.
Absolutely. This club is for people who love, like and long for the 6MT M3. This club is not the place to bash DCT cars or their owners.

South, please edit the subject line of this thread to Official 6MT Club Thread.
Done.



Best regards, south

[southlight]

so, i guess lucid you came up with the idea right? what'd u have in mind? does it extend further than having a thread about it?

i dont know how to simplify my question, but do you have a "vision" statement lol
Actually, I have no idea whose idea this was. It might be something S and E started way back when. Swamp might have had something to do with the idea itself as well although he's never been in the 6MT camp as far as I can tell. Not sure how I ended up as the honarary president either since I don't even own a M3 yet. This is not about me; I honestly just want to serve the people (and work closely with GregW to siphon money from them via legitimate sounding fund raisers)! But, I don't really have a vision statement. :D
i know you dont know. you just told me you had no idea lol
im asking the others at this point lol
They don't know either, but it's okay. :laugh:

Yes, E and myself had the idea to found the 6MT club. And yes, Swamp's desire for DCT might have played a role initially. :D

I started this thread to evolve this club. So keep the ideas coming, guys. A vision statement would be nice.


Best regards, south

[southlight]

Lets set aside race and countries, this is strictly 6MT Club, for all M3 and future M3 owners!!!!!!!!! And remember owning a BMW gets you into a club, owning an M is a culture.
Yes, that's how it is! :thumbsup:
_____________________________________________

Hey can I join?

Here is a pic of my 6MT. I want to learn secrets from the club on how to shift better than a computer!

;)OK T-Bone, as the honorary President (that's with a capital P), I declare you an honorary member! If you are nice, we'll make you an honorary board member. You are in charge of buying the beer for the club meets. I suspect South would prefer German beer.


South, please update the roster to reflect T-Bone's honorary member status. ;)
Wow, our honorary President out of control already!? :D ;)
I could imagine T-Bone being something like a honorary member, but this would mean he had to stop making any deprecative/cynical comments towards 6MT (owners) and show respect. Guess that's not what he wants...


Best regards, south

[lucid]

Yes, E and myself had the idea to found the 6MT club. And yes, Swamp's desire for DCT might have played a role initially. :D


E and you should be listed as "Founding Members". I figured T-Bone could make up for his position by bringing the beer; we are not who we are without the people are not alike! :D

Post of a pic of your damn stick or pedals or something S! :D

[ChinoOrtega]

HEY I want to be the official 6MT Club spokesperson for Latin America!!!!!!!!!!:party0030:

[///Mantis]

what's the agenda today? we getting jumped in yet or initiated or anything?

if you guys interested we can go in socal and key auto E9x's, or tip them... "auto car tipping"

[footie]

Add me in to the double hump, EDC, 6MT manual club. :D

[southlight]

E and you should be listed as "Founding Members". I figured T-Bone could make up for his position by bringing the beer; we are not who we are without the people are not alike! :D

Post of a pic of your damn stick or pedals or something S! :D
Did you say damn stick? :D Let me look in the rules....oh, we don't have any yet...

HEY I want to be the official 6MT Club spokesperson for Latin America!!!!!!!!!!:party0030:
Hard to refuse one having a glock 23 anything... :D

what's the agenda today? we getting jumped in yet or initiated or anything?

if you guys interested we can go in socal and key auto E9x's, or tip them... "auto car tipping"
Not sure if you got the point yet. ;)

Add me in to the double hump, EDC, 6MT manual club. :D
Welcome. Double hump and EDC doesn't matter in this context, though.


Best regards, south

[footie]

I was wondering, is there a M-DCT club as there is a manual one. And what is their agenda, cut the clutch cables of every manual M3 they find.

[southlight]

I was wondering, is there a M-DCT club as there is a manual one. And what is their agenda, cut the clutch cables of every manual M3 they find.
FifthStreetz wants to found one. Will be 'exciting' to see what's their agenda...


Best regards, south

[///Mantis]

Did you say damn stick? :D Let me look in the rules....oh, we don't have any yet...


Hard to refuse one having a glock 23 anything... :D


Not sure if you got the point yet. ;)


Welcome. Double hump and EDC doesn't matter in this context, though.


Best regards, south

lol i was just kidding

[OzStriker]

South you forget ME!!!

http://people.aapt.net.au/~tomcolton/6MTFTW.jpg

[southlight]

South you forget ME!!!
Cool, with picture! :thumbsup: I've added you.


Best regards, south

[lucid]

Cool, with picture! :thumbsup: I've added you.


Best regards, south

I think it makes sense to split the list in two: eligible forum members, and officially admitted forum members. People with pics of pedals and shifter posted make it to the latter category. What do you and E think as the founding members?

[lucid]

South you forget ME!!!

You are officially admitted! :D

[OzStriker]

As a new member I propose to the COM that someone actually take a GOOD photo of the shifter.....

All in favour?

[lucid]

aye!

[T Bone]

Wow, our honorary President out of control already!? :D ;)
I could imagine T-Bone being something like a honorary member, but this would mean he had to stop making any deprecative/cynical comments towards 6MT (owners) and show respect. Guess that's not what he wants...


Best regards, south


Come on man, I have a 6MT BMW today! Why are you excluding me? :D

[Epacy]

M3 only.

[T Bone]

M3 only.


What's with the hate? I thought us 6MT people stuck together regardless of the engine? Are M3 6MT people better than us 335 6MT people? :(

This is the 6MT club isn't it and not the M3 6MT club right?

[lucid]

What's with the hate? I thought us 6MT people stuck together regardless of the engine? Are M3 6MT people better than us 335 6MT people? :(

This is the 6MT club isn't it and not the M3 6MT club right?

T-bone, I have tears in my eyes. Such injustice...such injustice...:laugh:

South, please modify the title of the thread to "Official E9X 6MT Club Thread" so that our beloved 6MT-loving friend T-Bone here can stop chewing on this thread and return to killing baby seals.

[T Bone]

T-bone, I have tears in my eyes. Such injustice...such injustice...:laugh:

South, please modify the title of the thread to "Official E9X 6MT Club Thread" so that our beloved 6MT-loving friend T-Bone here can stop chewing on this thread and return to killing baby seals.


Thanks honorable prez.... All I want to do is get access to the secret club manual so I can outshift SMG and M-DCT. This manual is one of the lost secrets of the ancient Germanic tribes and is protected by the Order of the Third Footers..... I must have!

[OzStriker]

Apparently there is an iDrive code you can input to allow faster shifts of the 6MT.

[T Bone]

Apparently there is an iDrive code you can input to allow faster shifts of the 6MT.


Cool. Is the 6MT shiftspeed a programmable option for iDrive and the M button??

[lucid]

Thanks honorable prez.... All I want to do is get access to the secret club manual so I can outshift SMG and M-DCT. This manual is one of the lost secrets of the ancient Germanic tribes and is protected by the Order of the Third Footers..... I must have!

T-Bone, seriously, it's actually time to let this one go. It's fun to go back and forth and spar on this issue for a while, but I think we are all reaching a point where it might not be all that entertaining anymore. Please respect the choices of others, and leave this thread alone. If you do want to carry on this debate, there is a more suitable thread on the main forum that you are aware of.

[rvacha]

+1

[unique]

addd me to the gang guys..

put my order today

[lucid]

Welcome to the club!

[southlight]

addd me to the gang guys..

put my order today
Welcome!

I think it makes sense to split the list in two: eligible forum members, and officially admitted forum members. People with pics of pedals and shifter posted make it to the latter category. What do you and E think as the founding members?
What does E think? I don't know if a shifter pic is necessary for admission, IMO not... :D


Best regards, south

[Epacy]

I don't care.

[southlight]

I don't care.
What do you propose for admission, then?


Best regards, south

[Epacy]

I don't care.

See above.

[southlight]

See above.
Anything you care about referring to this club?


Best regards, south

[lucid]

What does E think? I don't know if a shifter pic is necessary for admission, IMO not... :D


Fine, since you are photophobic, I revise my proposal to:

Have two lists maintained by you in the original post of the thread: eligible forum members who currently own a 6MT E9X M3, and (in bold or something dramatic like that) officially admitted forum members. People who make a post on this thread requesting to be initiated into the club make it to the latter category. We can say that posting a pic of the shifter or the third pedal is encouraged but not required. Note that the only requirement is ownership of a 6MT E9X M3, and we can determine that from 13eastie's thread? Not sure if he is still actively maintaining it though:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86340

How about that? (Since E doesn't care, the weight of this ciritical decision rests on our shoulders only.)

[///Mantis]

Welcome!


What does E think? I don't know if a shifter pic is necessary for admission, IMO not... :D


Best regards, south

3rd pedal > shifter. auto people can put on 6MT shifter ;)

Fine, I revise my proposal to:

Have two lists maintained by you in the original post of the thread: eligible forum members, and (in bold or something dramatic like that) officially admitted forum members. People who make a post on this thread requesting to be initiated into the club make it to the latter category. We can say that posting a pic of the shifter or the third pedal is encouraged but not required.

How about that? (Since E doesn't care, the weight of this ciritical decision rests on our shoulders only.)
how do we get initiated/jumped in, is the question? run 1/4 mile under a certain time or something??? key auto cars in town?

[lucid]

how do we get initiated/jumped in, is the question? run 1/4 mile under a certain time or something??? key auto cars in town?

I revised my post above.

[Epacy]

Fine, since you are photophobic, I revise my proposal to:

Have two lists maintained by you in the original post of the thread: eligible forum members who currently own a 6MT E9X M3, and (in bold or something dramatic like that) officially admitted forum members. People who make a post on this thread requesting to be initiated into the club make it to the latter category. We can say that posting a pic of the shifter or the third pedal is encouraged but not required. Note that the only requirement is ownership of a 6MT E9X M3, and we can determine that from 13eastie's thread? Not sure if he is still actively maintaining it though:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86340

How about that? (Since E doesn't care, the weight of this ciritical decision rests on our shoulders only.)
I'll sign off on that. I think a picture should be required so I can see how much fun everyone is having in their new cars.

[footie]

This is getting silly, the need for pictures. Surely a person's word should be good enough.

In any case all are welcome with the hope to convert a few along the way.

[Epacy]

This whole idea is silly, what are you talking about?

[lucid]

This whole idea is silly, what are you talking about?

Yes, it is all meant to be silly.

[///Mantis]

u guys wanna take votes on decals/posters/etc if people are interested in em?

[Epacy]

no

[lucid]

This should be enough.

[southlight]

OK, another try:
Everybody who owns an E9x 6MT M3 can join the club by speaking out his wish to be initiated here, owning an 6MT M3 itself won't be enough.
Furthermore every member of the club who posts a pic of his/her shifter or third padel will become a 6MT Club Premium Member (this may satisfy E's desire for pics).

Good, bad, don't care?



Best regards, south

[///Mantis]

if people upgrade shifters/clutches/pedals then pix are must IMHO.

or we can make em take pix and then have a vote for best shot, or best photoshop... idk

[OzStriker]

200 pictures of a shifter might wear a bit thin.....

[OzStriker]

How about a few "6MT Club" logo ideas we could all use as sigs???

[///Mantis]

How about a few "6MT Club" logo ideas we could all use as sigs???

i started working on those, looks i wont have the chance until the weekend to come up with something. disclaimer: i am definitely not an artiest, but can copy/paste shit for you guys to tell me how/what to modify

[southlight]

How about a few "6MT Club" logo ideas we could all use as sigs???i started working on those, looks i wont have the chance until the weekend to come up with something. disclaimer: i am definitely not an artiest, but can copy/paste shit for you guys to tell me how/what to modify
Cool, looking forward to see your ideas.

BTW: Adding the club logo to the sig would be a nice admission rule, too...


Best regards, south

[OzStriker]

Adding the club logo to the sig would be a nice admission rule, too...

Great idea!

[///Mantis]

Cool, looking forward to see your ideas.

BTW: Adding the club logo to the sig would be a nice admission rule, too...


Best regards, south

me likey! i be making a smaller version of logo for peeps to paste on their siggy's.

[lucid]

OK, another try:
Everybody who owns an E9x 6MT M3 can join the club by speaking out his wish to be initiated here, owning an 6MT M3 itself won't be enough.
Furthermore every member of the club who posts a pic of his/her shifter or third padel will become a 6MT Club Premium Member (this may satisfy E's desire for pics).


That's a good idea. So we'll have three groups:

1) Premium Club Members
2) Club Members
3) Eligible forum members

[Epacy]

That's a good idea. So we'll have three groups:

1) Premium Club Members
2) Club Members
3) Eligible forum members

4) I don't care about anything in this world anymore

[lucid]

The real question is this: "Will the Premium Club Members earn points toward a free stay with each dollar spent?"

[///Mantis]

4) I don't care about anything in this world anymore

sounds like someone missed a few hugs as a kid :D

jkjk :respect:

The real question is this: "Will the Premium Club Members earn points toward a free stay with each dollar spent?"
they get to make fun of the rest of the members??

[southlight]

4) I don't care about anything in this world anymore
What? You don't care, but you want the people to show pics? Please decide:
Can we commit the admission rules as L stated? Should adding a club logo to the sig be necessary?



Best regards, south

[lucid]

Should adding a club logo to the sig be necessary?


I think the sig should be optional.

[edlms]

can i join?
got pic of both shifter and 3rd pedal together. does that mean i get super-duper champion mega-premium club membership?

cheers

[southlight]

can i join?
got pic of both shifter and 3rd pedal together. does that mean i get super-duper champion mega-premium club membership?

cheers
You're in. Welcome.

BTW: What happened to your steering wheel?


Best regards, south

[southlight]

I think the sig should be optional.
Ok, so pic + sig = Platinum Member? :D


Best regards, south

[///Mantis]

lol all i have right now and in front of me is a ssk lever. maybe i should post a pic of it for "temporary" membership? haha

[edlms]

You're in. Welcome.

BTW: What happened to your steering wheel?


Best regards, south

Honestly, didn't like the feel of the stock SW. It felt a little too fat and soft. and the nappa leather felt a little grimy in my sweaty hands and hot local weather (35 degrees celcius year round). The Nappa also stains quite easily. Road feel was an issue too cos of the thick padding.

Somehow, it just didn't feel right in my hands...

This SW is a custom job from a local guy. I also have a round Alcantara leather SW for track use - better grip, but worse for wear and tear.

cheers

[edlms]

lol all i have right now and in front of me is a ssk lever. maybe i should post a pic of it for "temporary" membership? haha

is the ssk lever meant for the e92 m3 or the 335? is there any difference? I'm dying to get my hands on a short shifter kit but can't seem to find any in my part of the world.

i tried my friends z4M's short shifter and it felt really good, nice feel and short throws. would like something like that.

thanks.

cheers.

[///Mantis]

is the ssk lever meant for the e92 m3 or the 335? is there any difference? I'm dying to get my hands on a short shifter kit but can't seem to find any in my part of the world.

i tried my friends z4M's short shifter and it felt really good, nice feel and short throws. would like something like that.

thanks.

cheers.

it's made for 330i E90 (sedan). but people put it on E92 335's and 328's and worked just fine.

I bought it for a 335 but i want to try it anyway. if it doesnt work out i'll just use a short knob for the time being

[edlms]

it's made for 330i E90 (sedan). but people put it on E92 335's and 328's and worked just fine.

I bought it for a 335 but i want to try it anyway. if it doesnt work out i'll just use a short knob for the time being

cool.
I was told that the BMW Performance Parts (for the 1 and 3 series) Short Shifter Kit (with the Alcantara knob and boot) didn't fit the M3.

Would be great to know if you can get yours sorted. I too will be using a short knob for now.

Good luck on that...

cheers.

[southlight]

Honestly, didn't like the feel of the stock SW. It felt a little too fat and soft. and the nappa leather felt a little grimy in my sweaty hands and hot local weather (35 degrees celcius year round). The Nappa also stains quite easily. Road feel was an issue too cos of the thick padding.

Somehow, it just didn't feel right in my hands...

This SW is a custom job from a local guy. I also have a round Alcantara leather SW for track use - better grip, but worse for wear and tear.

cheers
The alcantara wheel is really nice!



Best regards, south

[edlms]

The alcantara wheel is really nice!



Best regards, south

thanks... get your hint though... ha ha...:lol:

cheers.

[southlight]

thanks... get your hint though... ha ha...:lol:

cheers.
LOL you caught me. :drink:


Best regards, south

[edlms]

LOL you caught me. :drink:


Best regards, south

lol... all i can say in my defence is that it feels good - better road feel and i don't have to coddle it as much as the lovely nappa leather.

ha ha...

cheers

[///Mantis]

u paid for it, you like it, that's all that matters bro :)

i like it, i think it's interesting

[southlight]

lol... all i can say in my defence is that it feels good - better road feel and i don't have to coddle it as much as the lovely nappa leather.

ha ha...

cheers
No need to defend since form follows function. That's what the M3 is about also. If it gives you the best feeling it's the best wheel for you! :thumbsup:


Best regards, south

[edlms]

u paid for it, you like it, that's all that matters bro :)

i like it, i think it's interesting

no worries...
tastes differ, if not we'd all want to marry the same woman... ha ha...

Was custom made to look like the hartge SW. measured my hand/grip size and length etc.

cheers

[southlight]

A quick idea:

132399


Best regards, south

[///Mantis]

coolio man! is that the official name/slogan?

[lucid]

Cool. Maybe we should consider adding a shift pattern for a six speed?

[GregW / Oregon]

A quick idea:

Best regards, south
Thanks, but graphics need some work. How about something like this (younger members or non-Americans may not know Bid Daddy Roth) :):

[GregW / Oregon]

Relative to the 6MT shifter:

Just got a call from Rogue Engineering. I had enquired about a future SSK for the E92 M3. Rogue makes a very nice kit for the E46 and other cars.

Basically, he said he had driven it and BMW actually did a pretty nice job on this car, and they would not recommend shortening the throws further. If anything, he said it needed a taller lever, because the stock knob is too low. Coming from someone in the business to sell these kits, that says something.

[southlight]

Thanks, but graphics need some work. How about something like this (younger members or non-Americans my not know Bid Daddy Roth):
Hereby I withdraw from designing... :D

IMO the logo should contain "6MT club" in combination with any nice graphic. Waiting for mantis' ideas (and yours).


Best regards, south

[lucid]

Thanks, but graphics need some work. How about something like this (younger members or non-Americans may not know Bid Daddy Roth) :):

I like the first alternative Greg!

[lucid]

I had a simpler design in mind. :D

[rvacha]

My graphic abilities suck, but what about replacing R-1-3-5 with C-L-U-B
and 2-4-6 with 6-M-T ?

[///Mantis]

Relative to the 6MT shifter:

Just got a call from Rogue Engineering. I had enquired about a future SSK for the E92 M3. Rogue makes a very nice kit for the E46 and other cars.

Basically, he said he had driven it and BMW actually did a pretty nice job on this car, and they would not recommend shortening the throws further. If anything, he said it needed a taller lever, because the stock knob is too low. Coming from someone in the business to sell these kits, that says something.

that shifter looked taller than me in pix man. i have to try it. in any case the car at least begs for a shorter knob.

yah rogue makes nice shifters but i still dont understand why they would say what you just relayed. maybe he doesnt want no one to get oem ssk, wants to sell his :confused2


@graphics that i saw: are we set on the name? 6MT Club?
my idea was to shove at least the ///M or the /// tricolor in there.

[lucid]

My graphic abilities suck, but what about replacing R-1-3-5 with C-L-U-B
and 2-4-6 with 6-M-T ?

Something like this?

[lucid]

@graphics that i saw: are we set on the name? 6MT Club?
my idea was to shove at least the ///M or the /// tricolor in there.

Good idea...

[OzStriker]

^^ Excellent!

[///Mantis]

I like it. can u email me pst file of it? if u can/want i'll PM u my email addy

[swamp2]

Wow, and to think I take flak for too much discussion and promotion of M-DCT... You guys have way too much time on your hands.

[lucid]

I like it. can u email me pst file of it? if u can/want i'll PM u my email addy

I don't have a pst file. I was just messing around at work with it on MS Paint (I didn't have dedicated image processing software at my disposal). Meaning, just download the bitmap from the thread if you want to improve upon it. We obviously need to size it down to make it a sig. This is just a conceptual draft.

[lucid]

Wow, and to think I take flak for too much discussion and promotion of M-DCT... You guys have way too much time on your hands.

It took me 15 minutes--not much. It really is about collaborative ideation, the power of collective processing; which is what I teach and research! :) That proves that we've got a real club going here!

[T Bone]

It took me 15 minutes--not much. It really is about collaborative ideation, the power of collective processing; which is what I teach and research! :) That proves that we've got a real club going here!

Wow, and to think I take flak for too much discussion and promotion of M-DCT... You guys have way too much time on your hands.


Come on Swamp, the 6MT guys want to have their club.....let's not interfere.

[lucid]

Come on Swamp, the 6MT guys want to have their club.....let's not interfere.

T-Bone returns! Swamp is welcome. You are welcome, too, as long as you are nice. Behave now.

:sign0015:


:smoking:

[edlms]

Relative to the 6MT shifter:

Just got a call from Rogue Engineering. I had enquired about a future SSK for the E92 M3. Rogue makes a very nice kit for the E46 and other cars.

Basically, he said he had driven it and BMW actually did a pretty nice job on this car, and they would not recommend shortening the throws further. If anything, he said it needed a taller lever, because the stock knob is too low. Coming from someone in the business to sell these kits, that says something.

hi... carrying over from a related thread.
imho, i feel that it's a little odd for Rogue to say something like that.

first gear requires me to extend my arm out a little too much for my liking (a little too far and too low, cos i'm a RHD) so a longer lever would require me to extend my arm out even more.

a shorter lever and/or knob would almost certainly reduce the reach/extension since a longer lever and/or knob would also increase the distance required for the top of the knob to travel, and i'm not sure if this is a good thing...

i agree that the stock shifter sits a little too low, but unless the entire centre consol/tunnel area can be raised (similar to the old Toyota MR2 which had a great height and feel), we're stuck with it.

thanks for the info and heads up.

cheers

[GregW / Oregon]

hi... carrying over from a related thread.
imho, i feel that it's a little odd for Rogue to say something like that.

first gear requires me to extend my arm out a little too much for my liking (a little too far and too low, cos i'm a RHD) so a longer lever would require me to extend my arm out even more.

a shorter lever and/or knob would almost certainly reduce the reach/extension since a longer lever and/or knob would also increase the distance required for the top of the knob to travel, and i'm not sure if this is a good thing...

i agree that the stock shifter sits a little too low, but unless the entire centre consol/tunnel area can be raised (similar to the old Toyota MR2 which had a great height and feel), we're stuck with it.

thanks for the info and heads up.

cheers
You didn't speak to the throw length issue. Do you feel it's sufficiently "short"? Also, some have complained of the console interfering with shift action. Do you notice that?

Thanks for your thoughts.

[OzStriker]

I find the lever too short to rest my arm on the center console, I have my arm going over the handbrake area...

I would say the stock lever is definitely sufficiently short.

[swamp2]

T-Bone returns! Swamp is welcome. You are welcome, too, as long as you are nice. Behave now.

I tried to just read along and enjoy and refrain from posting since I am not and will not be able to be a member. After 6+ pages of really funny posts I just could not resist one small comment. I absolutely will not interfere, post about other transmissions, be rude, etc. here in this thread. Cheers.

[lucid]

I tried to just read along and enjoy and refrain from posting since I am not and will not be able to be a member. After 6+ pages of really funny posts I just could not resist one small comment. I absolutely will not interfere, post about other transmissions, be rude, etc. here in this thread. Cheers.

I know you are ordering DCT. By welcome, I meant feel free to post here and join the discussions. :drink:

[///Mantis]

first shot at it. tell me what i should change

[ChinoOrtega]

I like either one, check out mine

[///Mantis]

lol my frigging canvas is big haha need to chop it off a bit.

2nd shot. for some reason i like charcoal/chalk filters

[///Mantis]

I like either one, check out mine

i wanted 6MT pattern in flames, but it seems PITA from what i was googling hehe...

urs is the one you're using in avi right?

[rvacha]

I like either one, check out mine

I think I like this one the best so far :thumbsup:

[ChinoOrtega]

I just clicked on Lucid's avatar and copied, Save as

[rvacha]

first shot at it. tell me what i should change

I'd try it with the ///M WAY smaller, like roughly 2x the size of the CLUB letters. Just my opinion....

[///Mantis]

I'd try it with the ///M WAY smaller, like roughly 2x the size of the CLUB letters. Just my opinion....

in charcoal/chalk finish or regular?

[///Mantis]

text might need to be a bit bigger, coz it wont be legible if we put in avi's/siggies.

idk... let me know what i can change, im just doing combo's of the same thing over and over

[ChinoOrtega]

I like chalk with the colored M

[lucid]

Fixed proportions a bit. The letters needed to be larger.

[ChinoOrtega]

Thanks Lucid, fixed

[lucid]

in charcoal/chalk finish or regular?

I like the last one the best. Not sure if I like the charcoal though.

[ChinoOrtega]

That's the one I was talking about, do that one Mantis

[///Mantis]

I like chalk with the colored M

Okay i cleaned it up a bit (canvas size fixed, text thickened a bit)

there's a watermark, not sure if u guys can read it. it says AUTOS FOR PUSSIES

another edit: do you guys know the max siggy size we can do? i want to resize it for people so they dont have to deal with that

[ChinoOrtega]

That's it, it looks great man, post it so we can have it!!!!!
Thanks from the
(6MT Latinamerican Official Spokesperson)

[GregW / Oregon]

first shot at it. tell me what i should change
Nice, but would be great if it were in perspective, like you were looking down at the top of your shift knob.

[///Mantis]

Nice, but would be great if it were in perspective, like you were looking down at the top of your shift knob.

you know what. i just received my shift knob last night. i'll try to take a high def picture and see what i can do. that was my idea basically, when i looked at the shifter that i got :D


edit: attached avi size of latest logo

[ChinoOrtega]

Mantis check out your avatar, I can't read the letters in red, maybe some other color, what do our founding members have to say?

[lucid]

Okay i cleaned it up a bit (canvas size fixed, text thickened a bit)

there's a watermark, not sure if u guys can read it. it says AUTOS FOR PUSSIES

another edit: do you guys know the max siggy size we can do? i want to resize it for people so they dont have to deal with that

Try making the gate lines shorter so that the letters are larger and legible. Also, did you swap the 6 and T on purpose? I'd skip the watermark.

[///Mantis]

Mantis check out your avatar, I can't read the letters in red, maybe some other color, what do our founding members have to say?
:word: i be fixing that
Try making the gate lines shorter so that the letters are larger and legible. Also, did you swap the 6 and T on purpose? I'd skip the watermark.
i was joking about the watermark :)

yah i swapped to put the 6 where it belongs, but it dont matter.. just a thought. i was wondering if you guys would catch it hehe... want me to swap it back?

i'll fix the rest

[lucid]

yah i swapped to put the 6 where it belongs, but it dont matter.. just a thought. i was wondering if you guys would catch it hehe... want me to swap it back?

i'll fix the rest

I'd rather have it read 6 M T.

[///Mantis]

I'd rather have it read 6 M T.

:cry: FINE!!! hahah jk

okay, how about now?

[lucid]

As the Predisent, I will put in place the following process for the club to pick its logo:

1. Mantis develops his version further.
2. We come up with at least another alternative (3 is a better number to chose from).
3. When they are finalized, I will start a poll with all the alternatives club members can vote for.

So far we have:

[///Mantis]

okay am i restricted to having the word "club 6mt" and having a shift pattern or can i try different stuff?

PS: i hate dictatorships :lol: jkjk

[lucid]

okay am i restricted to having the word "club 6mt" and having a shift pattern or can i try different stuff?

You should develop what you would like to develop. Diversity of ideas is best. I was just expressing my opinion. No need to stick to it. We want as many variations as possible represented in the poll, and we should have several. So, it might actually be better to go back to T 6 M as another alternative! You can propose multiple alternatives if you'd like. :)

P.S. I like the idea of trying different colors for the letters, what you were trying earlier. Messing with background colors would be good, too. I'm out of time on this one...

[rvacha]

Fixed proportions a bit. The letters needed to be larger.

Yes, I'm likely this a whole lot for an avatar!

[southlight]

first shot at it. tell me what i should change
Great shot! Could you add the letters CLUB and 6MT like you did on the later versions (letters in blue would be great:)) to this first attempt. Guess that'd be my favourite.


Best regards, south

[rvacha]

:cry: FINE!!! hahah jk

okay, how about now?

I think this is cool for a siggy, but I like Lucid's "clean" version for an avatar. You could replace the square portion on the far left of your current siggy with this charcoal one and I think it would look cool. PS the two E92 images on the right with JzB, IB, SSII, etc and you could crank out a whole family of siggies that are personalized to the owner's car color

[edlms]

You didn't speak to the throw length issue. Do you feel it's sufficiently "short"? Also, some have complained of the console interfering with shift action. Do you notice that?

Thanks for your thoughts.

just to clarify and make sure we're on the same page, i take "throw length" to mean the distance from engaging N-1st, 1st-N-2nd etc.. regardless of length/height of the knob. (ie a shorter knob only gives you the "feeling" that the throws are reduced, but in actual fact, only the knob travel is reduced.)

I think the stock throw length is a bit long. I'd prefer a slightly shorter throw length with a shorter lever/knob to enable quicker more precise shifts.

The only part of the console interfering is the i-drive controller. i do occasionally get a slight "brushing" of my forearm when shifting in-and-out of the even gears. nothing too irritating though, but if you have something on the i-drive monitor, this may cause a change in the selection. eg i-pod song toggle.

as far as i know, we shouldn't be resting our hands on the gear knob as this may cause some mechanical abrasions within the gears, so i try not to have my shifting arm near the console area when not changing gears (ie both hands on the s-wheel or my shifting arm on the arm rest).

how about yourself? any views on the throw length and knob travel distance?

cheers

[Rovman]

Better late than never, I want in on the heel and toe club!!!!!!
I have a 6MT double hump, edc, sedan on her way.

[southlight]

Better late than never, I want in on the heel and toe club!!!!!!
I have a 6MT double hump, edc, sedan on her way.
Welcome to the club!


Best regards, south


PS: What's the maximum sig size? Anybody know?

[lucid]

Welcome to the club!


Best regards, south


PS: What's the maximum sig size? Anybody know?

South, I like the pic in you avatar. Where did that come from? Can you extend the frame just a bit more so that it is obvious that it is a shifter?

[GregW / Oregon]

South, I like the pic in you avatar. Where did that come from? Can you extend the frame just a bit more so that it is obvious that it is a shifter?
Yeah, nice, only I think a font other than Times Roman (something more contemporary) would be better.

[southlight]

South, I like the pic in you avatar. Where did that come from? Can you extend the frame just a bit more so that it is obvious that it is a shifter?
I made that based on a press pic:
132664

Yeah, nice, only I think a font other than Times Roman (something more contemporary) would be better.
The font is called "High Tower". Do you have a recommendation or sample of a font you're preferring?


Best regards, south

[southlight]

The first one:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/image.php?u=10130&dateline=1204400616

Here's a new try with extended frame and another font:
132663


Best regards, south

[///Mantis]

very nice! i like the 2nd one for sure.

[///Mantis]

Welcome to the club!


Best regards, south


PS: What's the maximum sig size? Anybody know?

max size for? avi i assume? i tried 120x100 and it worked

[footie]

Personally I prefer that font as it's more in keeping with the M badge.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/M3GearKnob1.jpg

[OC kid]

The logo idea is genius guys...:clap:

I hope you founding fathers don't mind me adding the logo to my sig. This was my favorite version because I think that the positioning of the letters mimics the pattern on the stick better. I'll post up pics of the 3rd pedal hopefully in less than a month!

[///Mantis]

The logo idea is genius...

I hope you founding fathers don't mind me adding the logo to my sig. This was my favorite version because I think that the positioning of the letters mimics the pattern on the stick better. I'll post up pics of the 3rd pedal hopefully in less than a month!

nice!

bro requirement to become a premier member is to add the logo to your avi.

[OC kid]

My graphic abilities suck, but what about replacing R-1-3-5 with C-L-U-B
and 2-4-6 with 6-M-T ?

:clap: There it is...

nice!

bro requirement to become a premier member is to add the logo to your avi. Hhhmmm...what are the perks of being a "premier member" again?

[///Mantis]

:clap: There it is...

Hhhmmm...what are the perks of being a "premier member" again?

santa claus will get you more stuff, come christmas :thumsup:
idk hahah you get to PW more, iguess, idk

[southlight]

Personally I prefer that font as it's more in keeping with the M badge.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/M3GearKnob1.jpg
"This image has been removed" :confused2

The logo idea is genius guys...:clap:

I hope you founding fathers don't mind me adding the logo to my sig. This was my favorite version because I think that the positioning of the letters mimics the pattern on the stick better. I'll post up pics of the 3rd pedal hopefully in less than a month!
No, it's cool that you add it to your sig. :thumbsup:

max size for? avi i assume? i tried 120x100 and it worked
I meant max size for a pic in the signature.


Best regards, south

[///Mantis]

"This image has been removed" :confused2


No, it's cool that you add it to your sig. :thumbsup:


I meant max size for a pic in the signature.


Best regards, south

i can still see the image.

max size i have tried was 900x150. height is 150 for sure. the only way to fit huge pix in siggies is to put a [ I M G ] tag in there

[footie]

How's this look now.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/M3GearKnob2.jpg

[southlight]

How's this look now.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/M3GearKnob2.jpg
Nice, thanks for rehosting. Now you only need to add it to your sig/avatar!? :D


Best regards, south

[OzStriker]

Thats awesome!

[footie]

And just so the M-DCT camp doesn't feel left out, I did one for them too.

http://www.richleader.com/images/feature/wheels/sidewinderforcefeedback.jpg

:happyanim:

[southlight]

And just so the M-DCT camp doesn't feel left out, I did one for them too.

http://www.richleader.com/images/feature/wheels/sidewinderforcefeedback.jpg

:happyanim:
:lol:
I've got such one. A really good FF steering wheel....for computer games it is.


Best regards, south

[footie]

I hear T-Bone has been recruited by BMW for final testing of the DCT system to iron out the possible bugs in the software, probably because of his experience with the system or his fanatical praise, who knows but the picture has been released for those in doubt that BMW hasn't spared any expense in getting it right.

Well here's T-Bone in final testing.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/T-Bone.jpg

[OzStriker]

Bwahahahahahaha thats T Bone!!

[lucid]

How's this look now.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/M3GearKnob2.jpg

This looks good Footie! How about a night shot?

[southlight]

Latest version in signature size:
132828


Best regards, south

[OC kid]

How's this look now.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/M3GearKnob2.jpg

Nice, footie; I like the improvements you made.

P.S. The "M-DCT" on your boy's hat is epic...the pic had me ROFL.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/T-Bone.jpg

[nechronics]

Thx south :thumbsup:

[southlight]

Thx south :thumbsup:
You're welcome! :thumbsup:


Best regards, south

[///Mantis]

we havent finalized have we?
i got one more quick one. PS is pita today, i coudnt replicate the ///M logo :sigh:

[savage.ulm1]

Here it is: THE 'OFFICIAL' 6MT CLUB THREADDid I forget anybody?


Best regards, south

I would like to be in the Club:-)

bye bye now
Savage

[///Mantis]

I would like to be in the Club:-)

bye bye now
Savage

sure, PM me your credit card # and expiration date and let me get you enrolled right now :thumbsup:


im joking, dont do it lol

[T Bone]

I hear T-Bone has been recruited by BMW for final testing of the DCT system to iron out the possible bugs in the software, probably because of his experience with the system or his fanatical praise, who knows but the picture has been released for those in doubt that BMW hasn't spared any expense in getting it right.

Well here's T-Bone in final testing.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/T-Bone.jpg


Cool.....I should have cut my hair that day and perhaps bathed.

I have a pic of the Club 6MT outing....practicing heel-n-toe

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/content/images/2006/07/03/close_up_men_400x300.jpg

[southlight]

I would like to be in the Club:-)

bye bye now
Savage
:cool!: I've happily added you!


Best regards, south

[southlight]

So here are some possible logos in avatar size:
132917

132918

132919

132920

Same with white letters:
http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=132957&d=1204490259

And a (bad) try of illumination:
132921

Mantis, lucid and footie: Could you post pics of your latest versions so I can add them to the first post (or L makes a poll).


Best regards, south

[///Mantis]

south, any comments on what i tried?? or did you guys finalize the design already? and if you did which one so i put avi' it?

[OC kid]

Nice South!

...for some reason I still like the second one. I understand that it is tougher to see the wording though, I wonder how it would look "illuminated"?

As far as the logo goes; utilizing the shifter is key.

edit: (second one)

[southlight]

south, any comments on what i tried?? or did you guys finalize the design already? and if you did which one so i put avi' it?
No, we didn't finalize anything. L proposed to do a poll where the final logo will be chosen.

Nice pics you made. I personally prefer something with a shift pattern atm, maybe a combination of your ideas (pattern + the latest logo)? What's your preference?


Best regards, south

[///Mantis]

No, we didn't finalize anything. L proposed to do a poll where the final logo will be chosen.

Nice pics you made. I personally prefer something with a shift pattern atm, maybe a combination of your ideas (pattern + the latest logo)? What's your preference?


Best regards, south
i agree... initially i wanted something off the shift knob. but just wanted to entertain other ideas.

here's avi's that i did

[OC kid]

http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=132926&stc=1&d=1204486362

Nabil: I think the logo you made would be perfect for the sticker or back of the tee-shirt! It looks much nicer after you cleaned it up too.

[lucid]

we havent finalized have we?
i got one more quick one. PS is pita today, i coudnt replicate the ///M logo :sigh:

I like the second one. :thumbsup:

[lucid]

So here are some possible logos in avatar size:
132917

132918

132919

132920

And a (bad) try of illumination:
132921

Mantis, lucid and footie: Could you post pics of your latest versions so I can add them to the first post (or L makes a poll).


Best regards, south

South, can you make the letters white on the 4th one like Footie did? I think that would be a winner.

[lucid]

OK guys, we are getting there, but maybe some more time for final revisions. Once we are all set, I will start a poll so that we can determine the "Official" club logo, and then we all stick to it to preserve group identity.

Do you think it would make sense to have 2 seperate polls though? One for the sig, and another for the avatar?

[///Mantis]

not necessarily 2 polls, you can do check boxes instead of readiobuttons (allowing multiple options).

[lucid]

not necessarily 2 polls, you can do check boxes instead of readiobuttons (allowing multiple options).

But how do you know which one is picked for what then?

[southlight]

Nice South!

...for some reason I still like the first (top) one. I understand that it is tougher to see the wording though, I wonder how it would look "illuminated"?

As far as the logo goes; utilizing the shifter is key.
Here you go:
132931


Best regards, south

[OC kid]

South: Thank you sir. :thumbsup:

I like it. I'm going to demo it out for a while...

lucid: I like seeing people's different avatar's, if we all had the same, I'd have to start reading names. ;)

As pres. I hope you don't veto sig or pic being "optional".

[southlight]

South, can you make the letters white on the 4th one like Footie did? I think that would be a winner.
Here with white letters:

132957


Best regards, south

[footie]

Not ever having an M car I don't know if the M in the centre lights as well do here goes.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/M3GearKnob4.jpg

[lucid]

lucid: I like seeing people's different avatar's, if we all had the same, I'd have to start reading names. ;)

As pres. I hope you don't veto sig or pic being "optional".

Do people want an official logo, or should everyone go with whatever they want?

[footie]

I think I have it a bit better looking now.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/M3GearKnob4-1.jpg

[RandyB]

I'm in... 6MT for life...

:burnrubbe

[footie]

I'm in... 6MT for life...

:burnrubbe

If only so you can use the funky new avatar. :D

[southlight]

OK guys, we are getting there, but maybe some more time for final revisions. Once we are all set, I will start a poll so that we can determine the "Official" club logo, and then we all stick to it to preserve group identity.

Do you think it would make sense to have 2 seperate polls though? One for the sig, and another for the avatar?
Yeah, some more days would be cool (maybe even Poseidon will appear again).
As mantis says, maybe both avi and sig can be voted for in the same poll.

Do people want an official logo, or should everyone go with whatever they want?
+1 for an official logo.


Best regards, south

[footie]

Cool.....I should have cut my hair that day and perhaps bathed.

I have a pic of the Club 6MT outing....practicing heel-n-toe

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/content/images/2006/07/03/close_up_men_400x300.jpg

Did you notice that every one in the 6MT Club looked fit and normal. And in the other photo
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/T-Bone.jpg
well I rest my case. :bellyroll

[southlight]

I think I have it a bit better looking now.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/M3GearKnob4-1.jpg
Nice, looks better than my illumination, so I hate you :D ;)

I'm in... 6MT for life...

:burnrubbe
Welcome! Added your name.


Best regards, south

[T Bone]

I think I have it a bit better looking now.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/M3GearKnob4-1.jpg


Considering you have never owned an ///M, this looks very accurate. Except the "Club 6MT bit".

You have photoshop skills but no driving skills. :D

[lucid]

Footie has once again managed to unleash T-bone upon himself, this time with the M-DCT hat photo, so I can't request T-bone to leave this thread alone on this occasion. However, in order to keep T-bone from posting disturbing images of hairy men running around in bikinis here as well, maybe Footie and T-bone should take this outside and settle things like real men by putting on a mud wrestling show?

[T Bone]

Footie has once again managed to unleash T-bone upon himself, this time with the M-DCT hat photo, so I can't request T-bone to leave this thread alone on this occasion. However, in order to keep T-bone from posting disturbing images of hairy men running around in bikinis here as well, maybe Footie and T-bone should take this outside and settle things like real men by putting on a mud wrestling show?


MAD = Mutually Assured Destruction :D

[rvacha]

Do people want an official logo, or should everyone go with whatever they want?

Yes... and no...
I think some elements of the logo should be "offical" but I'd like to see it customizable too. Having everyone with exactly the same avatar will get boring in a hurry, and currently I know at a glance who's posting. If everyone's were the same this would be tedious. I personally would like to see an "offical" element (the H pattern for example) but allow people to mix it up (use a shift knob, overlay over a picture of their car, chalked vs. clean, etc)

My $0.02

[lucid]

I actually will not use the logo as an avatar once my car arrives (I'll use a pic of it instead). I am thinking more in the lines of a sig, but that's just me.

[rvacha]

I actually will not use the logo as an avatar once my car arrives (I'll use a pic of it instead). I am thinking more in the lines of a sig, but that's just me.

Ah, got it. Still think a common element with variations as members see fit is OK

[lucid]

Ah, got it. Still think a common element with variations as members see fit is OK

OK. We could group similar images in categories, and vote for a category as opposed to a specific image. Then one can choose an image from the winning category. Would people be okay with that?

[OC kid]

Do people want an official logo, or should everyone go with whatever they want?
I think there should be one official logo.

Other designs can always be implemented for stickers, shirts, etc.

:laugh: Are the m-dct people copying our every move? I just noticed some "club M-DCT" logos that look similar popping up. :confused2 ;)