Place your info in your signature please.
 

Ok, so some years ago there was a thread started by a member to have new members and even present ones put in their X's information in the signatures or profiles. Such as year, type, Options/Packages, and location. I have been trying to find this thread all day but couldn't.

So for all those that don't have their information noted, could you please do so. It helps all of us out here to get information out ASAP instead of asking, " If you can share with us the year, type of motor, and mileage with us, we can help you further." It makes life so much easier when we can look at your signature to see you have a 2001 4.4i with Sport and you have a question about doing work on the motor.

It just seemed like in the past 4 days it's almost like pulling teeth to find out which person has what X. If someone can find that original post, then we can lump this one into that one.

Also, if you are comfortable with putting in a location besides "USA, North America, X5World..." please do so. It's not like a member is going to stalk you. I just know with me, I'd like to meet some of the members on here, so if I am in their neck of the woods, I can shoot a PM to meet and look and drool over each others tastefully done mods or get blinded by some siccc AE's!!!

Maybe make it a sticky or requirement??? I dunno, I just hate having to waste bandwidth and space going back and forth over something that can be solved in 30 seconds.

Just my $.02.

I think this is a great idea.

X2, i'll adjust my profile today.

Ditto

Excellent suggestion. This always catches me too. Especially people that post a help thread, with no info of location, or car model.

It makes sense!

The guy has a point. Do it people..

There has been at least a dozen times in the past few months I have had to post replies to the effect of "what engine/trans/audio system etc", only to get NO reply for WEEKS, even when the thead was "URGENT" in the title!!! I'm getting tired of pulling teeth trying to help others. URGENT my a$$.

How about standartizing that info? would that work? or, maybe listing the full list of factory options?
Say, my new ride is 2006 E53 4.8iS, built Oct 17 2005 with the following:

That would make your sig longer than the threads that you will post in. lol.

Something like mine would work well. (Though I can't take full credit for it) :)

:iagree:

Its very frustrating when someone puts "Urgent" in the line, we try to get details and they are MIA.

One thing that peeves me is when someone comes here and asks a question. Just says, "My dash is saying, "Trans Fail Safe" what causes that?" Well WTH??? How the hell am I supposed to know? What year? How many miles? Is it 99-03 or is it 04-06???

Then when no one answers after a few hours, they BUMP. WHYYYYY??? Your thread is still at the top, just be patient. If it has been Days, then BUMP.

lol. And no lie, I don't understand those codes off the top of my head.

They are too busy trying to figure it our themselves :D
How about transmission type in there too?

i think sometimes people forget that this isn't a forum of ASE certified techs ready to go 24/7 lol

Agreed! Lol

And transmission info is a good idea as well.

Done!

Done!

did it work?

edit: yes it did!

This is great! I love it when a plan comes together.

:beerchug: :band:

to the top.

Well this does make it easier to answer questions for those who can't manage to include the info on their own...
It doesn't help the person who can't realize that this info is needed to answer nearly any question about said vehicle. They may be beyond help.

Also, the what "the what does my, 'trans failsafe,' "check engine light,' 'abs,' etc. mean?" is fantastic!
Cause anyone has the ability to figure out what the trouble code is and on top of that the fault at the source of said trouble code.

Can't agree more!

Have a little patience with others, a lot of them are freaked out over huge repair bills and when they land here they are usually desperate. But even those who post urgent may well eventually just stomach the cost and have it fixed, then forget about the post.

I got here when my CV boots needed replacing and I couldn't stomach 1000 USD bill for what seemed a straight forward job. This board was a great source of info and I realized after a while that there is a great sense of community as well. Once I accepted that I would have to wrench a lot more on the X to keep it rolling I have seen it mostly as a challenge.

Not every one sees it that way, most people would run a mile on the thought of touching a wrench.

Bast??? What do you mean??? You mean when someoe says, "SES light is on and blinking, what does this mean?" You cant precisely answer that on the fly?
What is wrong with you?:rofl:

Yeah I agree with Tri. Some get the X as their first BMW because its a BMW! It's the ultimate driving machine and the commercials just make you as cool as Ryan Gossling in Drive. That is until you found out your CV boot is torn, oil is leaking like the Exxon Valdez, Dash looks like a pretty Christmas tree, and your new best friend; "BMW SA" has just finished sitting down with you, hand you your key fresh out of the transponding unit and hands you the estimate. You see a 4 digit number and start to hyper ventilate. The first thought that comes to your head is, "How much is the X worth?" Those that fear a wrench just say, "Ok, I guess it needs to be done." Hands over the plastic and thus begins monthly payments on a SAV you paid off free and clear. Those that are mechanically inclined come here and try to figure it out on their own and after they accomplish their first job, its like cocaine. Xoutpost begins to consume their lives.
Ya gotta love it.

Xoutpost has consumed my life. Just wanted to put that out there.

"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in" or I should say my X pulls me back in. Sorry for the obscure Godfather reference but it's true!

TTGTR - great post by the way, have any of the mods started working on making this a requirement at sign up or at least a sticky?

Thanks! Isn't my original idea, but i couldn't find the original post. And it would be nice to make it a requirement. I don't know how hard it would be to write the code for it, but make it a part of the sign up process.

Just in case someone missed this. Please read first post again.

+1

Twin, requested this awhile ago. Glad to know I wasn't banging my head against the wall. Thanks.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...d-members.html

Ah ha! I knew I wasn't going crazy! I knew it existed somewhere. Thanks for starting it!

On another note, WHEN THE HECK DID EVERYONE START SPORTING A 4.6/4.8? I'm jealous!!! Lol.

And the search continues.

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Place your info in your signature please
 

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Done. Try and see my signature for the first time.

Looks good.

Bump

BUMP!!!!! - Needs a refresher

Check out my new sig..... :D

2002 X5 4.6is

-Engine-
Dinan cold air intake
Dinan exhaust
Dinan throttle body
Dinan MAF
Dinan stage 4 engine software
Dinan stage 4 transmission software

-Suspension-
KYB strut and shock mounts
KYB strut boots
Bilstein HD shocks
H&R sport spring set
Eibach sway bar kit
Dinan tower brace
Dinan camber plates

-Interior-
OEM black cloth/leather
E46 M3 steering wheel modified with alcantara, CF, perforated leather, M stitching
Dinan pedal cover set
CF footrest
ACS shift knob in CF
Alcantara shift and ebrake boot with M stiching
Full LED conversion
AUX input in ash tray
VIPER alarm w/ start/stop, iPhone integration
OEM BMW compass rear view mirror (135i)
OEM BMW rubber floor mats (front/rear)
OEM BMW running boards
OEM BMW rear cargo mat
OEM BMW rear cargo cover

-Exterior-
Depo HID headlights 8000k
HID fogs 6000k
LED angel eyes
LED side markers (smoked)
Limo tint
ACS CF wing
Shadowline badging
Shadowline grills
Dinan deck lid badge
OEM BMW tow hitch
OEM BMW wind deflectors
OEM BMW rear bumper protector

-Wheels/Braking-
OEM style 87s powdercoated flat black
H+R spacers front and rear
Converted to studs/nuts
Brembo 380mm 6 piston BBK (front)
Brembo 345 4 piston BBK (rear)
Goodrich lines
ATE Superblue

updated

Done!