New BMW7 Resource
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Category: Technical & Model Specific Forums
Forum Name: BMW 7 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the BMW 7 Series (E23, E32, E38, E65, E66, E67 & E68)
URL: http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=20669
Printed Date: 19-May-2024 at 02:06
Topic: New BMW7 Resource
Posted By: webmasterz
Subject: New BMW7 Resource
Date Posted: 08-August-2005 at 20:10
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Hi guys Thought you might like to know of a new UK based 7 Series Resource http://www.bmw7resource.co.uk%3C/a%20target=" _blank=" - http://www.bmw7resource.co.uk - http://www.bmw7resource.co.uk P.S There is a link back to this site in our TopSites list DOH Sorry Rhys |
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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 08-August-2005 at 20:20
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erm.. link doesn't work ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: shogun
Date Posted: 08-August-2005 at 21:56
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Link works, but it says 'coming soon". ------------- E32 750iL,E36 M3 http://twrite.org/shogunnew/topmenu.html" rel="nofollow - 7 Series Tech Tips |
Posted By: webmasterz
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 03:46
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Posted By: Del64
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 05:02
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Eh gentlemen,
From what I have seen it's all copy and paste from other legitimate sites and is not that brill to operate if you have a slower system. As one of the most minority interest cars it seems to be getting a warped sense of interest Why people will not work together to create accurate new relevant topics on a couple of top notch sites like this is beyond me? Everyone wants to re-invent the wheel I suppose ------------- 2009 520d SE Business Edition Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience. |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 05:49
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Tony, Tell us the aims of the site, and what you would like 7 nuts to contribute. Who are the guvnors of the site? ------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 06:00
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Im going to add my own thoughts on this (if I may) * Here at work I need to work off an 800 * 600 pixel resolution. Your site doesn't fit this. * on the main page (after the various (& possibly unnecessary splash screens), get rid of the world news and the clock. I have a clock on my arm and also on my screen. If I wanted breaking news Id go to a news website. * I guess also get rid of the calendar. Maybe whenb the site becomes busier you could have a BMW 7 events listing calendar but at the moment it is just an unnecessary filler * a number of images have white pixelated edges which don't look good against the dark background. e.g    It will, in time, presumably be a good site but the need to entice people to return isn't fully there IMO. The portal idea is good (although Im not really familiar with MKPortal. However, I am in the process of doing something similar with some domains I recently registered:- www.bmwe60.com & www.bmwe60.net www.bmwe81.com & www.bmwe81.net and www.bmwe90.net [This time next year, I'll be a millionaire  ]------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: webmasterz
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 09:06
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OK Phil (c & p from our front page  )" The organizers of the BMW 7 Resource are pleased to announce the opening of its new online resource centre for the BMW 7 series range. The BMW 7 Resource team identified the need to pull together the disparate items of useful information scattered across the internet. What we aim to provide with your help is a unique research and support centre for owners and enthusiasts alike. The BMW 7 Resource is operated by a collective of experienced owners of the 7 series range under a free access policy. Membership, which gives the user freedom to browse all the information available, including the unique Technical Resource Centre's & How To's is completely free of charge. Our policy of free access to information enables the BMW 7 Resource to actively co-operate with other resource providers to bring wider benefits to the users of the community. BMW 7 Resource Team" The site has been put together by and is run by In alphabetical order Alan.D aka Inspector Gadget Chas Fish MRK IV Orange Rich 18:55 Mitsy aka Rob Tim me Tony aka webmasterz Just to sum-up It is the intention of The BMW 7 Resource to establish itself as a comprehensive Technical Library on owning & maintaining a 7. |
Posted By: bmw1066
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 12:48
I need all the know how I can get,  ------------- Mark 735 se 1982 RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad |
Posted By: webmasterz
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 16:03
kbannon of course you can add your own thoughts, and thanks for doing so So here ya go We appreciate that some users need to operate @ 800x600, however the industry std is now 1024x768 and hence why our site is optimised for this resolution. Having said that we aim to please everyone ! So whilst browsing you can close each of the sidebars by clicking the >> below the top menubar allowing you to view just the forum in 800 x 600 (there is also an option in your cp to turn off these options permanently). Its the old adage of 90% of software users using 10% of the functions. I appreciate you comments on the images & will get my brush out. Regards enticing people to return, this is a completely new venture. Good luch with the millionaire hopes. P.S Dont forget me P.P.S Our doors are open to EVERYONE!!!!!!! |
kbannon wrote:Posted By: webmasterz
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 16:30
Spoken like a true admin of another site. Derek I can assure you there is a lot of very useful ORIGINAL material contained therein. And as I emphasized previously it is open to ALL.l |
Posted By: bmw1066
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 17:00
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I am using it already ------------- Mark 735 se 1982 RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 17:07
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Tony, don't ditch the World News section unless everyone else hates it - it keeps BMW chaps in touch with the real world & saves having to log onto BBC News site. is the forum taking off? who's hosting the site servers?, I reckon you've got the mainframe in your house! must cost a bomb to have all the latest screen features etc. looks like a lotta work's gone into it. ------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: webmasterz
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 17:25
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thx Mark & Phil Its there to be used, we hope you all find something useful. We were a bit thin on the ground on E23 stuff. Still got a couple of hard drives to search ! Personally the news is useful to me, and it doubles up as a safety shield when checking bmw posts in the office. Phil I shall pm rubberkneess later and compliment him on a fine car Thx all |
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 09-August-2005 at 17:49
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Tony, have you posted a link on John's 5er board? http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/ - http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/ I think Rubberknees50 is Ian's board handle - he's not been on-line recently - Telewest Troubles ------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: Chas C
Date Posted: 10-August-2005 at 15:35
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But not to me? I've tried registering a few times but I'm not getting anywhere... ------------- 
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Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: 10-August-2005 at 15:47
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there is a Chas already on the new board, not you? try a sexy new board handle! ------------- Philip '86 E23 735iA SE - Polaris - The Silver Surfer '85 E23 735iA SE - Cosmos Blue - VJ '86 E28 528iA SE - Dia Black - Helga '86 E23 728iA SE - Polaris - The CHAV mobile |
Posted By: webmasterz
Date Posted: 11-August-2005 at 13:39
Hi Chas, How's it going, started work on the Alpina yet? We are not Anti-Scottish  You are showing as registered on 10/08/05 at 08:39:33 PM Did you get an activation email Tony |
Posted By: Del64
Date Posted: 11-August-2005 at 14:31
Well as you correctly asses I am an admin on another site and had the decency not to promote the "other site" here until I had relevant permissions on this site. It's just a common decency even though I have a track record of over 100 posts in the last three years here. Just MHO though. If though you have gained permission in this respect my apologies. Good luck on the new site. ------------- 2009 520d SE Business Edition Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience. |
Posted By: Chas C
Date Posted: 11-August-2005 at 19:20
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On the fifth attempt. I knew Mr Holley was there before me so I didn't even attempt the "Chas" login... I don't think the software is keen on the space character within logins.. -------------
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