While I don't know the history of the forums, I'm relatively new and started out on Bimmerfest. I was directed here regarding a request for a skid plate and I find myself here most times. It's the most informative and helpful of all of the others. Plus it seems the crowd is more mature. I really appreciate all of you here in the short time I've been involved. I notice sometimes ppl are not so "woman" friendly (not necessarily here, but...) and I have had much help and am learning so much. I have become quite intrigued with the X and all of her complexities and there is an abundance of knowledge here. Kudos to Xoutpost!