Welcome andrel

[BMWFanaticscoza]

Hi andrel, and welcome to BMWFanatics.co.za :thumbsup:

Tell us a little about yourself and what you drive

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[Hellas]

:wave: Welcome!

 

[andrel]

:wave: Welcome!

Thanks Hellas.

What do you drive?

Regards

 

[Hellas]

I drive a 2003 320diesel tractor. You can click on a member's name to see their profile. Some of them post it all up there.
Either way, post some pics of your ride in the Showroom section! :thumbsup:

 

[andrel]

Hi andrel, and welcome to BMWFanatics.co.za :thumbsup:

Tell us a little about yourself and what you drive

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Hallo.

I drive a 135i, recently bought, but should have done so LONG ago!! Have been Beemer driver for years now, cause it beats the Bendz. I look forward to hering about your get togethers to meet and greet and have some BM fun!

Regards

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I drive a 2003 320diesel tractor. You can click on a member's name to see their profile. Some of them post it all up there.
Either way, post some pics of your ride in the Showroom section! :thumbsup:

The Oilers are very good. I had a 320d for quite some time as well. Just loved that nice low down torque and ofcourse the fuel bill as well. Mine had a sportspack on, which made the ride a bit on the harsh side, but then again the twisties was more fun, always the trade off. I see you are from Springbok. What do you do over there?

Regards

 

[freerider]

Welcome man, I see you're a local CT fanatic Next meet will be coming soon :thumbsup:

 

[andrel]

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Thanks bud. Can't wait. Looks like the track day was a load of fun. Never done the track in a car, should be different. You also a local? What do you drive around in?

 

[freerider]

Thats my car above 2003 320i.
I'm local to CT yeah

 

[Twinz]

Welcome Andrel...was looking out for your post. Glad you here. Welcome to lots of fun and things to learn on this forum....:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Remember, you have something on your car that we (all) want a review of. See the biturbo section...come and tell us about that magificient modification....:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Gandalf038]

OK Twinz, u got my attention! :excited:

Welcome to the forum Andrel! :wave:

pics, details! :excited: :excited:

 

[Hellas]

Remember, you have something on your car that we (all) want a review of. See the biturbo section...come and tell us about that magificient modification....:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Now I'm really interested! We NEED the pics too!
I'm in the construction business up here. :thumbsup:

 

[zaleonardz]

ashma pumps always get me excited.

WRITEUP :excited:

 

[Twinz]

Maybe we are putting too much pressure on Andrel...:excited::excited: but i am soooooo excited...bring it on...pleaza...:excited:

 

[andrel]

Howzit guys. Thanks for all the Welcome's; it is appreciated. :clap:You guys are going to have to tell me how the ding dong to navigate through the site, because I am looking around and cannot find the menus that Twinz and Hellas are talking about.

Sorry about the late reply, but had a few things to sort out.:cursin:

Twinz, looking forward to seeing the new wheel mate. You must come and show this RV, if you are having it done at Donfords. I work at Parmalat, just down the drag into S/Bosch town proper.

The engine conversion on the 35 is magic I have to say. I had the limiter removed as well - helps to make good friends with the mechanic doing the conversion; I think. The car's whole personality has changed. there is a lot more torque available low down from bout 2500 to 4500. it is also 2sec's quicker on 0-150, as measured by Donfords. So you feel like the car is alive around you all the time. Can't wait for the engine to loosen up properly. O, and she runs off her clock at top-end now, not a clue what the real speed would be, but hope that it is quicker than 250, because the internal bragging with yourself is NB. :thumbsup:

The conversion, includes a bigger radiator as well, so Beemer is playing very safe. Just shows how under-stressed Beemer motors actually are in standard trim!!!!!!!!!

Hellas, what type of construction work do you do? I know that we are busy modifying a DC up there in Upington, maybe you involved with that?

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OK Twinz, u got my attention! :excited:

Welcome to the forum Andrel! :wave:

pics, details! :excited: :excited:

Hi Gandalf038.
The Dolphin looks pretty. The Dolphin was my first Beemer, so I have soft spot for them. They still a VERY pretty car. Which one do you have there?

 

[Hellas]

Andre, is the work in UPT for Parmalat itself?

 

[andrel]

Andre, is the work in UPT for Parmalat itself?

Hallo Hellas.
Work is apparently almost done - it was for Parmalat. Modifications to Distribution Centre in the town due to space constraints we had there.

Sorry bud.

Regards

 

[Hellas]

No, we do very little work for the local municipalities or DC's. We target the mines and bigger DM infrastructure contracts. We're a 8CE and 6GB CIDB. :thumbsup:

 

[andrel]

No, we do very little work for the local municipalities or DC's. We target the mines and bigger DM infrastructure contracts. We're a 8CE and 6GB CIDB. :thumbsup:

Cool. Just help the blond dude; what's a 8CE and a 6GB CIDB?????

 

[Hellas]

It's our grading according to the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). They classify each company according to the maximum size project that they can handle. This helps a LOT to keep the small guys out of your hair (and contracts). If you don't have a high enough classification, you are not allowed to tender on certain jobs. 6GB means we can do General Building (GB) contracts up to R13million and 8CE is Civil Engineering contracts up to R130meeljon.

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Check www.cidb.co.za :thumbsup:

 

[andrel]

It's our grading according to the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). They classify each company according to the maximum size project that they can handle. This helps a LOT to keep the small guys out of your hair (and contracts). If you don't have a high enough classification, you are not allowed to tender on certain jobs. 6GB means we can do General Building (GB) contracts up to R13million and 8CE is Civil Engineering contracts up to R130meeljon.

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Check www.cidb.co.za :thumbsup:

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A, thanks. Now I have learnt something new today!!This will actually help me as well into the future for when we do development work again!!!
Thanks Hellas.:thinker:
Regards