Official European Introductions Thread

[Evoking]

Since this is a DFW board, the primary benefit of which is to KNOW other like minded enthusiasts lets introduce ourselves...

Here is a format we might use:

Screen Name: Evoking - not as in the car. But according to European magazine EVO means "The Thrill of Driving" So my screen name means "Thrill of Driving King" or enthusiast in a big way

Real Name: Aaron
City: Plano

Current Toy(s): Interlagos Blue 07 M Coupe, 19" Work Rezax II, H&R, previously open exhaust but just went back to stock.

Previous Toys: Too many but here's a few of the sports cars... 968, 944S2, 944 Turbo, 993, 00 M Roadster, 99 M Coupe, 98 Viper GTS, 03 Z06, 07 Lotus Elise, 91 ZTT, 95 SL500, 93 NSX, 93 NSX, 98 NSX, 03 Evo, 03 S2k.

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: 69 Camaro done right, 08 SRT10 Coupe, Gran Turismo (just beautiful), Gallardo (nice evolution from NSX), GTR just curious.

[RaceMX-M3]

Screen Name: RaceMX-M3 - for those that aren't aware I have been racing motocross (dirt bikes) for almost 30 yrs. I love cars but it's hard to beat MX. :)

Real Name: Scott

City: Frisco

Current Toy(s): 2004 BMW M3 with a Horsepower Freaks Stage 2.5 Turbo/RAC RG4 wheels/TC Kline suspension/Stoptech BBK/

Previous Toys: E60 M5 and a lot of motorcycles.

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: I'm very happy with my car, although I would like to own another M5, a 99X Porsche Turbo and something exotic like a Ferrari or Lambo. I also have plans for new motocross bike and Fun Mover.

[Blake]

Screen Name: Blake

Real Name: Blake

City: Addison for the next couple weeks, then I'm migrating south

Current Toy(s): 2008 BMW M3 that's sick with the mod bug :) and a 2009 GMC Sierra Z71 with a 6" lift - that's my bubba toy :D

Previous Toys: In order of ownership: 1998 Chevrolet S10, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71, 2000 Jeep Wrangler (had it for 2 weeks), 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD LT, 2004 Acura TSX, 2006 BMW 325Ci (still in the family)

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: Do you have a minute? First toy over $100k...either a Gallardo Superleggera or F430. Track toy...I'd enjoy an Exige, but I'll never fit comfortably in it :D

[Mack211]

Screen Name: Mack211

Real Name: Thomas

City: Roanoke

Current Toy(s): 2008 BMW M3

Previous Toys: In order of ownership: 2001 325ci

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: Sticking with the M3 for awhile. Dream car in a few years is an F430 or 430 Scuderia as a weekend car and an M3 as the DD.

[mark1281]

Screen Name::Mark1281

Real name:Mark

City:Bedford

Current Toy(s):2004 BMW 330i ZHP AA stage 1 S/C, Stoptech front BBK, DPE GT7s, H&R/Turner Motorsports Suspension

Previous Toys:1999 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner

Future Toy or Curious of Ownership:Would not mind driving a Porsche 997 GT2

[DevJ]

Screen Name: DevJ

Real Name: Dev

Location: Durant..moved here from Plano awhile back :/

Current Toys: '08 M3 & IS350

Previous Toys: '08 X5 3.0

Future toy or Curious of Ownership Hopefully a 997TT in a few years... :D

[boba]

Screen Name: boba

Real name: Bob Aines

City: Plano

Current Toy(s): 1955 Chevy Series I PU, 1965 356SC, 1968 912, 1969 911E, 1972 911 Speerster RSR 3.2, 1972 911ST 3.5, 1972 911RSR 2.8

Previous Toys: I still have most of them. 3 Audi S4 Grand Am race cars. Freightliner FL112 and 48' 3 car rig. Assorted Porsche's, BMW's, and Merc's.

Future Toy or Curious of Ownership: Finish all my current projects.:D

[LanceFitzgiben]

Screen Name: LanceFitzgiben

Real Name: Tim

Location: All the way over in northern NM! (and in Dallas 3-4 times a year..)

Current Toys: '01 M5

Previous Toys: '91 M3, '97 Z3 2.8 Dinan

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: Thinking seriously about a vette.. would like an 03-04 Mach 1 as a daily runabout.. and FI for the M5.

[ccompton]

Screen Name: ccompton

Real Name: Clint

City: Frisco

Current Toy(s): Audi S5

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: V8 Vantage or R8

[Fubar]

Screen Name: Fubar as in FUBAR'd... as in worse than STAFU'd. Which is my typical condition.

Real Name: Mark
City: Frisco

Current Toy(s): 2009 Crystal Red Cadillac CTS-V & a Ford.

Previous Toys:
1953 Oldsmobile 88 "Rocket 88"
1964 Corvette Coup
1966 AC Cobra (Replica)
1972 Alfa Romeo Spider
1986 Honda Rebel 250
1987 Pontiac Ferro
1991 Toyota MR2 turbo
1994 Honda CBR 600
1995 Camero SS
1995 Honda CBR 900RR
1996 Impala SS
1999 Volvo S80-turbo
2001 BMW 540
2002 Cadillac Escalade
2004 SL500
2005 Ford GT *sigh*
2006 Maserati Gran Sport
2006 BMW M6
2007 Ducati S4Rs

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: Would love to have an italian thoroughbred of almost any distinction. I plan to get a Pantera as my next "project car". Of course my dream car is the McLaren F1

[m topls]

Screen Name: M TOPLS (license plate on my M Roadster)

Real Name: Karen
City: Plano

Current Toy(s): 1999 M Roadster, Palmetto Green; 1997 M3, Hellrot Red

Previous Toys:
1970 Olds 98 - the yellow submarine (with a gold roof & 455 V8!)
1978 Chevy Malibu
1979 Olds Cutlass (my 1st LIGHT GREEN car)
1982 BMW 320i
1984 BMW 528e (my 1st track car)
1985 BMW 535i
1987 BMW M6 (my multiple concours winner)
1988 BMW M6
1988 BMW 325is (my 2nd track car)
1995 BMW 535i
1997 BMW M3 (my current track car)
1999 BMW M Roadster (my 2nd LIGHT GREEN car!)

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: Brad's mom's BMW X5 w/5-speed manual :)

[TiptronicSoldier]

Screen Name: TiptronicSoldier - its been my screen name since 1997 on AIM and forums. Came from my passion for cars and rap music during grade school.

Real Name: Walter
City: Plano

Current Toy(s): '06 M6

Previous Toys:
'97 Z71 truck with 10'' of lift, 38.5x14.50 TSL SX Swampers, Custom ground cam, long tube headers, 700e Raptor Transmission, Rear Winch, Lights, and a bunch of other doodads that summer jobs could pay for.
'04 GSXR 600 Geared -1 Front/+2 Rear, Jardine Pipe, and aftermarket road rash
Future toy or Curious of Ownership: Something dirty and cheap like a 1986 Dodge Omni GLHS then saving up to maybe get a C5 Z06 of that sort to beat up on. If money were of no issue I would love 1. a Ferrari F40 or 2. a Porsche GT2[/QUOTE]

[Qship5]

Screen Name: Qship5

Real Name: Mike

City: Fairview

Current Toy(s): 2009 C63 AMG, 2008 335i Convertible, 2003 M5

Previous Toys:
1983 Pontiac Trans Am (modded like crazy and on NOS)
1987 Acura Legend
1990 Toyota Supra
1994 Acura Legend
1997 GMC Suburban
2000 BMW 540i (all available Dinan mods)
2003 C32 AMG (Renntech modded)
2005 Cayenne Turbo

Future toy or Curious of Ownership:
Dream car would be:
Something Italian (F430 Scud or 599)
or
Aston Martin V12 Vantage or DBS

[RaceMX-M3]

Screen Name: M TOPLS (license plate on my M Roadster)

Real Name: Karen
City: Plano

Current Toy(s): 1999 M Roadster, Palmetto Green; 1997 M3, Hellrot Red

Previous Toys:
1970 Olds 98 - the yellow submarine (with a gold roof & 455 V8!)
1978 Chevy Malibu
1979 Olds Cutlass (my 1st LIGHT GREEN car)
1982 BMW 320i
1984 BMW 528e (my 1st track car)
1985 BMW 535i
1987 BMW M6 (my multiple concours winner)
1988 BMW M6
1988 BMW 325is (my 2nd track car)
1995 BMW 535i
1997 BMW M3 (my current track car)
1999 BMW M Roadster (my 2nd LIGHT GREEN car!)

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: Brad's mom's BMW X5 w/5-speed manual :)

Karen, can we get a topls pic:questionmark: :)

[TiptronicSoldier]

Karen, can we get a topls pic:questionmark: :)

topples I believe is how it is pronounced

[Crash]

Screen Name: 2008GT500

Real Name: William

City: The Colony

Current Toy(s): 2009 E92 M3, 2008 Shelby GT500

Previous Toys: In order of ownership
1994 Ford Bronco full size (maroon)
1969 Rally Sport Camaro (I'm an idiot) (Marina Blue)
1995 GS 300 Lexus (totalled) (Black)
1999 Ford Explorer (Blue)
2004 Mustang GT (Grey)
1999 Ford Lightning (had same time as the 2006 Mustang) (Red)
2006 Mustang GT S/C'd and cammed, all bolt on's 523rwhp 493rwtq (Grey)
2004 Ford F150 supercrew (Harley replica) (Black)
2008 Shelby GT500 :thumbsup2: (Black)
2004 Ford Lightning (had it same time as the GT500 but sold for the M3)(Black)
2009 M3 E92 (Black):thumbsup2:

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: I'd like one of the all Black Ford GT's. I'd like to build a resto-mod Shelby Mustang. Resto-mod 1969 Camaro, resto-mod 1971 Cuda, 1967 427 Corvette, 1969 Boss 429. I like a lot of the high end imports, but I'm afraid they'd be garage queens. I want cars I can drive.

[m topls]

Karen, can we get a topls pic:questionmark: :)

Can't you see that green car below? It's not sporting a top, you know. :) And according to Walter, it's called topples.

[RaceMX-M3]

Can't you see that green car below? It's not sporting a top, you know. :) And according to Walter, it's called topples.

What does Walter know? :rolleyes:

[AWM6]

Screen Name: AWM6

Real Name: Chris

City: Colleyville

Current Toy(s): '08 AWM6, '08 GMC Sierra Denali, '08 RR Sport SC


Previous Toys: In order of ownership
1983 Mazda RX-7 Gold/Tan 1990 GMC Jimmy Blk/Grey
1991 Mitsu Eclipse Turbo Burgundy/Grey 1997 Mustang Cobra Wht/Blk
2001 BMW 330ci Blk/Tan 2002 BMW 330 Sedan Silver/Blk
2002 BMW M3 AW/Blk 2003 BMW M3 Vert TiAg/Grey
2003 Caddy Esco Wht/Grey 2002 Merc SLK 320 Blk/Blk (POS)
2004 Caddy Esco Blk/Grey 2003 BMW M5 CarbonBlk/Blk (Modded)
2003 BMW 330i Sedan Perf. Pkg Blk/Blk 2006 BMW M5 Grey/Blk (Modded)
2007 BMW M5 SapBlk/Blk (Modded) 2007 Caddy Esco Blk/Blk
2007 RR Sport SC Blk/Blk 2008 BMW M5 AW/Grey (Modded)
2008 Caddy Esco Wht/Blk 2008 BMW M6 SapBlk/Blk (Modded)
2008 Porsche GT3 Blk/Blk 2008 BMW 135i SedonaRot/Blk
2008 BMW M3 JerezBlk/Blk

Future toy or Curious of Ownership:
Caddy CTS-V for DD and maybe LP-560 or R8V10

[AWM6]

What does Walter know? :rolleyes:

Walter knows topples chics, if nothing else...:laugh:

[TiptronicSoldier]

Screen Name: AWM6

Real Name: Chris

City: Colleyville

Current Toy(s): '08 AWM6, '08 GMC Sierra Denali, '08 RR Sport SC


Previous Toys: In order of ownership
1983 Mazda RX-7 Gold/Tan 1990 GMC Jimmy Blk/Grey
1991 Mitsu Eclipse Turbo Burgundy/Grey 1997 Mustang Cobra Wht/Blk
2001 BMW 330ci Blk/Tan 2002 BMW 330 Sedan Silver/Blk
2002 BMW M3 AW/Blk 2003 BMW M3 Vert TiAg/Grey
2003 Caddy Esco Wht/Grey 2002 Merc SLK 320 Blk/Blk (POS)
2004 Caddy Esco Blk/Grey 2003 BMW M5 CarbonBlk/Blk (Modded)
2003 BMW 330i Sedan Perf. Pkg Blk/Blk 2006 BMW M5 Grey/Blk (Modded)
2007 BMW M5 SapBlk/Blk (Modded) 2007 Caddy Esco Blk/Blk
2007 RR Sport SC Blk/Blk 2008 BMW M5 AW/Grey (Modded)
2008 Caddy Esco Wht/Blk 2008 BMW M6 SapBlk/Blk (Modded)
2008 Porsche GT3 Blk/Blk 2008 BMW 135i SedonaRot/Blk
2008 BMW M3 JerezBlk/Blk

Future toy or Curious of Ownership:
Caddy CTS-V for DD and maybe LP-560 or R8V10

Heyyyy look who decided to finally grace us with his presence. Good to see you've finally made it to the forum.

[Qship5]

Take it easy Walter...it took Chris that long to type in all his previous rides!:bandit:

[AWM6]

Take it easy Walter...it took Chris that long to type in all his previous rides!:bandit:

LOL, I thought about not doing it at all, but it seemed everyone previously had gone through the hassle. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!

Tiptronicsoldier - Heyyyy look who decided to finally grace us with his presence. Good to see you've finally made it to the forum.

I just found out about the darn thing!

[RaceMX-M3]

LOL, I thought about not doing it at all, but it seemed everyone previously had gone through the hassle. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!

Tiptronicsoldier - Heyyyy look who decided to finally grace us with his presence. Good to see you've finally made it to the forum.

I just found out about the darn thing!

In Chris' defense he was never on the official email list we used to use to communicate, and wasn't aware we were online until (Darren?) told him. ;)

[peter@wheelexperts]

Forgot to do this....

Screen Name: peter@wheelexperts

Real Name: Peter

City: Uptown Dallas

Current Toy(s): E92 M3, Land Rover LR3, Volvo XC70

Previous Toys: Too many to list, here's the last few

'08 Smart Passion Cabrio
'08 Cayenne Turbo
'07 335i convertible
'07 997 C4S cab
'07 997TT
'07 CL550 Brabus
'07 S550 sport
'07 S550
'06 M5
'06 Range Rover Sport Supercharged
'06 Range Rover Supercharged
'06 997 C2S cab
'06 E55 AMG
'05 645ci convertible

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: whatever we can use as a good demo car

[RaceMX-M3]

Forgot to do this....

Screen Name: peter@wheelexperts

Real Name: Peter

City: Uptown Dallas

Current Toy(s): E92 M3, Land Rover LR3, Volvo XC70

Previous Toys: Too many to list, here's the last few

'08 Smart Passion Cabrio
'08 Cayenne Turbo
'07 335i convertible
'07 997 C4S cab
'07 997TT
'07 CL550 Brabus
'07 S550 sport
'07 S550
'06 M5
'06 Range Rover Sport Supercharged
'06 Range Rover Supercharged
'06 997 C2S cab
'06 E55 AMG
'05 645ci convertible

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: whatever we can use as a good demo car

Peter,

What happened to the Smart car :questionmark:

[peter@wheelexperts]

Peter,

What happened to the Smart car :questionmark:

sold it to a plastic surgeon in North Dallas

[Crash]

Good lord Peter, you've had some nice cars.

[bfnnrgn]

Screen Name: bfnnrgn - A long time ago in a galaxy far far away I was asked to create a userid. Not knowing what to use I simply hit the keyboard and here it is.

Real Name: Robert
City: Rockwall

Current Toy(s): '06 SL65

Previous Toys:
'01 F150 Supercrew
'01 F250 Platinum Edition
'02 SLK 320
'03 SLK 32
'05 SLK 55
'06 CLS 500
'06 E55
'06 SL55

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: Ariel Atom 3 300HP

[Gargamel]

Screen Name: Gargamel......love of evil cartoons!!!

Real Name: Arturo
City: Plano

Current Toy(s): '06 M5

Previous Toys:
78 Ford Fairmont!!! (no muffler,..yea!!!)
88 Trans Am GTA
90 Ford Mustang GT
95 Chevy Z28
99 Honda Prelude
01 Honda Prelude
03 Lexus GS
05 BMW M3
06 BMW M5


Future toy or Curious of Ownership: Maserati Grand Turismo

[Titanium 325]

Screen Name: Titanium 325 - As my ride is a Titanium Silver Metalic 325Ci.

Real Name: Damon
City: N. Dallas, soon to be Little Elm

Current Toy(s): Titanium Silver Metalic 325Ci, 19" M6 replicas, black kidney grills, smoked corners, sides and LED tails. M3 replica rear spoiler, Aftermarkety projector HIDs with Angel Eyes.

Previous Toys: 1999 Firebird Formula "The Bird" Too many mods to list.

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: Would love a C6 Z06 in a couple of years, or a M3 or M5.

Nice to meet all of you all. :D

[markbrown]

Screen Name: markbrown
Real Name: mark brown
City: richardson
Current Car(s): gallardo spyder, c6 z06, other non significant's
Previous Cars: far to many to list right now
Future car or Curious of Ownership: viper, rat rod, rolls, bentley, ferrari 612, well you name it i want it.

oops maybe my car isn't european as it's confused doesn't know if it's german or exotic italian.:D

[BlackSheep]

Screen Name: Black Sheep
Real Name: Jason Suttle
City: Frisco

Current Cars: 2008 Z51 Pro Charged Corvette, 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo w/ T3/04 BB Turbo, 2001 Ford Ranger 4.0 (my cabo runabout), My Company trucks: 2003 Mercedes Sprinter Van, 2004 Mercedes Sprinter Van, 2007 Mercedes Sprinter Van

Previous Rides:
1965 Mustang A Code GT
1987 Subaru XT Turbo AWD
1984 Pontiac Trans Am H.O
1995 SS S-10
1996 Camaro F1 Z28
1991 Corvette Z51
1993 Mustang Cobra
1994 Corvette
1989 911 Turbo
1996 Corvette Collector's Edition
2002 Nissan S/C Frontier Dessert Runner
1999 FRC Corvette
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
2005 Corvette Z51
2002 SLK 32
1966 Mustang K Code GT
1965 Mustang C Code 289
2007 Trailblazer SS w/ 7.0 LS3

[Fubar]

When did you get the lotus? I want to see the car.

[RaceMX-M3]

When did you get the lotus? I want to see the car.

+1 want to see the Lotus.

[BlackSheep]

When did you get the lotus? I want to see the car.

Had it since 99!! I am waiting to get off probation so I can go back to Vancouver and bring it down... 8 more mos....:thumpdown:

[AMG]

Screen Name: AMG

Real Name: Gunu

City: Plano

Current Toy(s): SL55

Previous Toys: 330

Future toy or Curious of Ownership: Maybe in 1-2 years if conditions are right, I'll sell the SL for a reliable DD and the rest for a Gallardo Spyder

[UBR32]

Screen Name: S8owned

Real Name: Brian

City: Plano

Current Toys: Audi S8, Subaru WRX

Previous Toys: Toyota Supra, C5 Corvette, Acura NSX, Volvo 850R

Future Toys or Curious of Ownership: Audi RS4 or new S8