You are a 2Addict ~ WHEN?

123Britt · 11-03-2017, 11:53 AM

When swapping to your winter wheel and tire set-up ; you stop to clean / wax your calipers.

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What makes YOU a 2Addict??

Viffermike · 11-03-2017, 02:50 PM

When you compile this a month after you took delivery of your car:

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Dylan86 · 11-03-2017, 03:00 PM

lol, I use a coarse scrubbing pad and aluminum polish/cleaning compound on my rotor hats to keep them shinny and new, so got ya there!

You know you're 2Addicted, when you have more microfiber cleaning cloths in your car than in your house

BEM-S4 · 11-03-2017, 03:13 PM

When you attempt, with a straight face, to convince a family friend and physician of 40 years that you need a handicapped parking pass to protect your 2er from door dings on the rare occasion it's parked in a public lot and "middle of nowhere" far away parking in 2 spots is not a viable option.

Bonus points if when told "no way in hell" you then plead your case that car OCD is in fact a mental health handicap that would necessitate a parking pass.

3rdcoast228i · 11-03-2017, 03:17 PM

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3.0L · 11-03-2017, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Bonus points if when told "no way in hell" you then plead your case that car OCD is in fact a mental health handicap that would necessitate a parking pass.

I can see that I really need to talk to my doctor...

petegtsv10 · 11-05-2017, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 123Britt

When swapping to your winter wheel and tire set-up ; you stop to clean / wax your calipers.

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What makes YOU a 2Addict??

What if you wax them regularly and not just when installing winter wheels?

morphomeman · 11-05-2017, 04:36 AM

When you read this f-ing thread.

bimmerfile · 11-05-2017, 07:18 AM

You're a 2Addict when www.2addicts.com is in your bookmarks bar.

Maynard · 11-05-2017, 10:10 AM

Wrong angle - retry? I bet it will really exacerbate your PTSD from the last door ding, so you can't even concentrate while your car is parked in danger. Flashbacks, sudden waves of anxiety and a need to exhibit checking behavior looking out to see if it is still OK, a sense of impending doom.... Might even qualify for workers comp if that door ding happened at work.

nelsdvn · 11-05-2017, 01:38 PM

When you see an early Black Friday sale and you impulse buy 1500 dollars worth of Alcantara and carbon interior bits.

Or when you want to recreate the 2002 or E30 M3, instead of starting with an M235/240i or an M2 you dump serious cash in to a 228i because "4 cylinder"

cxp213 · 11-05-2017, 07:39 PM

Don't mind me, I'm just taking notes..

amw896 · 11-06-2017, 08:57 AM

I just winterized my 2er on Saturday and miss it dearly already. Makes you appreciate fine engineering when you drive a shitty Mazda trey around.

3.0L · 11-07-2017, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Maynard

Wrong angle - retry? I bet it will really exacerbate your PTSD from the last door ding, so you can't even concentrate while your car is parked in danger. Flashbacks, sudden waves of anxiety and a need to exhibit checking behavior looking out to see if it is still OK, a sense of impending doom.... Might even qualify for workers comp if that door ding happened at work.

How about not only parking your 2 in the more remote parts of a parking lot,
but also parking with your car pointing into the wind, thus reducing the chance
of a wind-blown door nailing you car.

BEM-S4 · 11-07-2017, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maynard

Wrong angle - retry? I bet it will really exacerbate your PTSD from the last door ding, so you can't even concentrate while your car is parked in danger. Flashbacks, sudden waves of anxiety and a need to exhibit checking behavior looking out to see if it is still OK, a sense of impending doom.... Might even qualify for workers comp if that door ding happened at work.

How about not only parking your 2 in the more remote parts of a parking lot,
but also parking with your car pointing into the wind, thus reducing the chance
of a wind-blown door nailing you car.

Also park on high ground so minimal risk of loose shopping cart rolling your way.

It may be genetic. Dad had me accidentally / on purpose reset mom's homelink so she couldn't get in the garage after she did a shit parking job too close to him.

RacerDad · 11-08-2017, 05:59 AM

When you proudly post your first modification on 2addicts, and it is for all-season floor mats.

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1303698

jmwilson125 · 11-08-2017, 12:29 PM

Got a good one here....

When you have your field mason from Canada bring down 6 gallons of -40 winshield washer fluid to Boston for your water methanol setup.

50/50 mix for $1.78 US

3.0L · 11-09-2017, 03:35 PM

Still another quirk of a 2addict:

The last 1/4 mile to our remote radio control airplane field is dirt. When I take my M235i, I drive the dirt stretch at about 5 MPH to minimize dust on the car, particularly the rear of the car.

Most of the other club members drive the ranch-legal 15 MPH in the dirt road area. If I'm among the last to leave the field, I always volunteer to be tail-end Charlie so I can drive my usual slowness, plus way far enough behind to avoid their dust.

BEM-S4 · 11-09-2017, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

Still another quirk of a 2addict:

The last 1/4 mile to our remote radio control airplane field is dirt. When I take my M235i, I drive the dirt stretch at about 5 MPH to minimize dust on the car, particularly the rear of the car.

Most of the other club members drive the ranch-legal 15 MPH in the dirt road area. If I'm among the last to leave the field, I always volunteer to be tail-end Charlie so I can drive my usual slowness, plus way far enough behind to avoid their dust.

If you were a real 2addict you'd only go on days following rain so dust would be at a minimum. That or you'd walk the last leg on foot

Viffermike · 11-09-2017, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

If you were a real 2addict you'd only go on days following rain so dust would be at a minimum. That or you'd walk the last leg on foot

Hey now: dedication is relative. No matter if you smoke 10 cigs a day or 40, you're still an addict. ;P

(Semi-tangential tip: This stuff is AWESOME for keeping brake dust at bay and making it easy to wash off. Recently applied it to my 718's wheels, including the inner barrel. Great stuff.)

BEM-S4 · 11-09-2017, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Viffermike

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

If you were a real 2addict you'd only go on days following rain so dust would be at a minimum. That or you'd walk the last leg on foot

Hey now: dedication is relative. No matter if you smoke 10 cigs a day or 40, you're still an addict. ;P

(Semi-tangential tip: This stuff is AWESOME for keeping brake dust at bay and making it easy to wash off. Recently applied it to my 718's wheels, including the inner barrel. Great stuff.)

Ha was jus busting balls. There's addict and then there's junkie. No one wants to be a junkie. That's not a good look.

RotorOver · 11-09-2017, 09:07 PM

You do your weekly wash unabashed during rain showers because you're gonna blow dry it in the garage anyway.

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Dylan86 Colonel 1330 Rep 2,214 Posts Drives: F15d msport, F22 m235i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	lol, I use a coarse scrubbing pad and aluminum polish/cleaning compound on my rotor hats to keep them shinny and new, so got ya there! You know you're 2Addicted, when you have more microfiber cleaning cloths in your car than in your house __________________ My F22 Road/Track Build Last edited by Dylan86; 11-03-2017 at 03:07 PM..
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Maynard Colonel 3848 Rep 2,873 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	Wrong angle - retry? I bet it will really exacerbate your PTSD from the last door ding, so you can't even concentrate while your car is parked in danger. Flashbacks, sudden waves of anxiety and a need to exhibit checking behavior looking out to see if it is still OK, a sense of impending doom.... Might even qualify for workers comp if that door ding happened at work.
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3.0L Colonel 8935 Rep 2,010 Posts Drives: M235i, 20k miles Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	There are times to win the slow race... Still another quirk of a 2addict: The last 1/4 mile to our remote radio control airplane field is dirt. When I take my M235i, I drive the dirt stretch at about 5 MPH to minimize dust on the car, particularly the rear of the car. Most of the other club members drive the ranch-legal 15 MPH in the dirt road area. If I'm among the last to leave the field, I always volunteer to be tail-end Charlie so I can drive my usual slowness, plus way far enough behind to avoid their dust. __________________ ///M235i \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Premium Package \| Technology Package \| Driver Assistance Package \| Dakota Coral Red/Black Leather \| Harman/Kardon Premium 360 watt sound system \| 8-speed automatic When writing your life's plan, use a pencil with an eraser
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