The Mafia Goes Big Time

[kayger12]

Life can present strange coincidences sometimes.

I had just gotten done helping Marc (zhpnsnv) install his Performance intake when the mailman delivered my mail.

I waved goodbye to Marc and opened my mailbox to find the June issue of Roundel.

Opened up and turned to look for Marc's column, and sure enough, there it was: a great article about the ZHP and BMW Mafias.

We're officially big time, boys and girls.

Thanks to Marc for writing a great column, thanks to Marcus for creating a great forum, and thanks to all of the members who make this place worthy of a column in Roundel.

Meanwhile, you can read about the column here (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/content.php?31-ZHPMafia.com-Featured-In-Roundel-Magazine-%28June-2011-issue%29).

[zhpnsnv]

Thanks to YOU for your help today.

This really is a great place. Hopefully the column captures some of it.


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[danewilson77]

Woot woot!

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[GMATT]

"The Mafia" is getting bigger!:mafia

[kayger12]

Thanks to YOU for your help today.

This really is a great place. Hopefully the column captures some of it.


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Anytime. It was great to meet you and to see another ZHP.

And you did a great job of capturing it in the article.

Long live the Mafia.


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[M0nk3y]

Awesome! Any scanned images for the article?

[zhpnsnv]

Not sure if scanned images of the mag are allowed.

[kayger12]

I'm thinking probably not.

We'll wait for the Boss to rule.

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[JohnnyGraphic]

Yes indeed! Very cool to get some press in the latest issue of Roundel!!!

Way to go everybody!

[zhpnsnv]

I'm thinking probably not.

We'll wait for the Boss to rule.

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Well, I meant not allowed by Roundel.


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[kayger12]

Well, I meant not allowed by Roundel.


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I'm on the same page, Marc. I just meant the Boss is well versed in copyright law and would know whether it was permissible or not.

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[zhpnsnv]

I'm on the same page, Marc. I just meant the Boss is well versed in copyright law and would know whether it was permissible or not.

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Ah. Understood.




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[Marcus-SanDiego]

We're allowed to excerpt some of it through the fair-use doctrine. With a column, it probably works out to a small paragraph. Then you just provide the link to the the rest of the article (which Roundel makes available online a few weeks from now). Bottom line: if you want a copy of the article, you just find a copy of the magazine.

I have not received my magazine yet. Will be on the lookout for it.

[static667]

Did you get the famous author to sign his article? That guy is tha shizzzzz.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I will bring my copy of the magazine to VA. I will have Marc sign it. :biggrin

[Go Horns!]

Sounds like I need to check the mail

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I just heard from a friend who saw the column today. Woot woot.

[danewilson77]

I will bring my copy of the magazine to VA. I will have Marc sign it. :biggrin

I want Boss to sign mine.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

I will see many of you guys in less than six days. Have your magazines ready. Make sure someone has a Sharpie. :biggrin

Seriously, it's nice to see that a columnist enjoys this site (and the other Mafia site) well enough to write something about it.

As I was telling Kristen this morning, though, any success achieved by this site -- including positive write ups and recognition -- is a direct reflection of each member here.

I built a forum. You guys built a community.

[danewilson77]

I will see many of you guys in less than six days. Have your magazines ready. Make sure someone has a Sharpie. :biggrin

Seriously, it's nice to see that a columnist enjoys this site (and the other Mafia site) well enough to write something about it.

As I was telling Kristen this morning, though, any success achieved by this site -- including positive write ups and recognition -- is a direct reflection of each member here.

I built a forum. You guys built a community.

:grouphug

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

:grouphug

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:grouphug x :grouphug = :grouphug

[Sockethead]

Hmmm my copy arrived yesterday...

[GMATT]

I will see many of you guys in less than six days. Have your magazines ready. Make sure someone has a Sharpie. :biggrin

Seriously, it's nice to see that a columnist enjoys this site (and the other Mafia site) well enough to write something about it.

As I was telling Kristen this morning, though, any success achieved by this site -- including positive write ups and recognition -- is a direct reflection of each member here.

I built a forum. You guys built a community.

Well said Boss............That's why we love it here! Great Founder, moderators and members! :praise

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Agree. Great group here.

[Sockethead]

Hmmm my copy arrived yesterday...

Just finished the article... Great write up and so true. Marcus, you and the crew have done an excellent job here. I've been a member here for what? a little more than a month? and I already feel more at home than I ever did after three years and thousands of posts at BFC.

[zhpnsnv]

Glad people are liking the column. I'll be looking for more fodder at the reunion next weekend:biggrin.

[danewilson77]

Sweet. Looking forward to it.

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[kayger12]

Not only does Marc write a great article, he sold me on debadging my ZHP while he was here yesterday.

Just the little push I needed...

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-06-05_13-03-34_281.jpg

[Mtnman]

^so clean!!
cant wait to read this article!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Looks great, Keith.

[zhpnsnv]

That looks awesome! Your car is great.

[GMATT]

Not only does Marc write a great article, he sold me on debadging my ZHP while he was here yesterday.

Just the little push I needed...

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-06-05_13-03-34_281.jpg

Is that a 325 ci?????????????????....:dunno you knew somebody would say it, just thought I would help!

Looks great brother!:)

Gary

[midlandtech]

cant wait to read the article and if I am honest I really enjoy this forum I have learned a ton and value the opinion of the like minded individuals here

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Really glad to hear that everyone enjoys themselves here. You guys make it what it is. I'm applauding you guys.

[kayger12]

That looks awesome! Your car is great.

Thanks for the push!

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[kayger12]

Is that a 325 ci?????????????????....:dunno you knew somebody would say it, just thought I would help!

Looks great brother!:)

Gary

Haha- thanks!

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[GMATT]

I will bring my debadged ZHP to the meet, but it is no where as pristine as your car!...nice ride brother.

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[Alphatek45]

Do the mods need moderating here? Just breakin em'!! :biggrin

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yes. The mods have gone OT -- again. LOL.

[zhpnsnv]

I will bring my debadged ZHP to the meet, but it is now where as pristine as your car!...nice ride brother.

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Yea. Not many ZHPs are going to be as pristine as Keith's. While mine shows the obvious wear and tear of 25k + miles a year, his shows the shine and glory of meticulous care. It's a beaut.

[kayger12]

Do the mods need moderating here? Just breakin em'!! :biggrin

Lol- mea culpa. :)



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[danewilson77]

Not only does Marc write a great article, he sold me on debadging my ZHP while he was here yesterday.

Just the little push I needed...

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff401/Kayger12/2011-06-05_13-03-34_281.jpg

Damn that looks tasty.

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[kayger12]

Yea. Not many ZHPs are going to be as pristine as Keith's. While mine shows the obvious wear and tear of 25k + miles a year, his shows the shine and glory of meticulous care. It's a beaut.

:blushing

[danewilson77]

:blushing

Whatever. You know your shiz is clean. You ain't blushing. Your like....."yeah, bitzzes....my ride is one of the cleanest!"

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[kayger12]

Ok-- I might have said it once... under my breath... with the garage door down....

[danewilson77]

Ok-- I might have said it once... under my breath... with the garage door down....

:rofl

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[Sockethead]

Ok-- I might have said it once... under my breath... with the garage door down....

:facepalm

[danewilson77]

Read the article. Well done Boss.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks. I'll get the magazine tomorrow.

[static667]

I hope I get my copy in time for the meet. I'll get an autograph if it shows in time.

Can I get a debadge assist maybe Friday evening? I was looking at my numbers while clay barring my car today and thinking they were in the way.

[kayger12]

Can I get a debadge assist maybe Friday evening? I was looking at my numbers while clay barring my car today and thinking they were in the way.

Most definitely. I'll have my Crest Dental Floss/Badge Remover.

[Sockethead]

Most definitely. I'll have my Crest Dental Floss/Badge Remover.

That dental floss will come in handy for crab night too... :)

[danewilson77]

I hope I get my copy in time for the meet. I'll get an autograph if it shows in time.

Can I get a debadge assist maybe Friday evening? I was looking at my numbers while clay barring my car today and thinking they were in the way.

Yup....no worries. I use 8lb test fishing line. Dental floss works the same I spose...

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

I am a fishing-line guy too.

Your Roundel magazine should arrive on time, Kyle.

[johnrando]

Ok-- I might have said it once... under my breath... with the garage door down....

:rofl +2

[Marcus-SanDiego]

This is also a good time to remind members that, if you are not already part of BMW CCA, you should look into becoming members of the BMW Car Club of America. As part of your membership, you receive Roundel Magazine each month -- at no additional cost. There are other perquisites as well. BMW CCA has about 75,000 members.

I've been a member of the BMW CCA for more than 10 years. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/2011-02-07_19-37-39_41.jpg

I've always been happy with my membership.

BMW CCA is having a membership drive for 2011. If you join the Club, be sure to include my name (Mark Martinez) and member ID (197076) in your application (as a referral).

You can join the BMW CCA by clicking here (http://bmwcca.org/).

[Sockethead]

^ you get a discount for parts at the dealer... I think it's 10%

[Marcus-SanDiego]

And you get a discount on BMW parts if you're a CCA member.

Additionally, if you buy suits from Brooks Brothers, you can get a 15% discount if you're a BMW CCA member.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I did a little write up of Marc's column. You can read it here (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/content.php?31-ZHPMafia.com-Featured-In-Roundel-Magazine-%28June-2011-issue%29).

[danewilson77]

I did a little write up of Marc's column. You can read it here (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/content.php?31-ZHPMafia.com-Featured-In-Roundel-Magazine-%28June-2011-issue%29).

Well done Boss. Liked it.

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[johnrando]

:chuck

:hashbrowns

Need I say more?

[billschusteriv]

+1. Like the write-up. Hope to read the column in someone's Roundel.... since I'm not a CCA member yet...

[Johnmadd]

This is really cool.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Well done Boss. Liked it.

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Glad you liked it, DW. It was a pleasure writing it.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

+1. Like the write-up. Hope to read the column in someone's Roundel.... since I'm not a CCA member yet...

I'll be bringing my copy, Bill. I suspect others will, too. You can read our copy. I'll be getting Marc's autograph.

[billschusteriv]

Sounds good.