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safety_james · 03-25-2013, 05:47 AM

Hi Everyone,

Thought I would introduce myself on here, signed up recently and have been using many useful sections on here, very informative forum.

I used to own a 120D M Sport and I loved it, but I wanted something bigger, more comfortable, and more powerful, yet somewhat economical on my 60mile round trip to work each day.

So after looking for ages, I found the car for me on eBay, which turned out to be owned by someone who used to work for the same company as me and I collected it last Monday.

So here it is.. My Black 2007 330D Coupe

And so far, all I can say is I love it. So smooth, powerful and I am really pleased with it. I would like to change a few things eventually, and give it my own touch but first I am just going to spend some time going through everything first, brakes, hubs, underneath, wax oil, proper polish and get it as it should be before I then move on to adding various things.. Wheels will be fairly soon, not sure what type yet! (Not even sure what sort of wheels I have on there!)

My other car, although not officially mine, but I use it every day at work and look after it is a 2012 M3. I work at Snetterton Race Circuit as the Track Operations manager, out of Race Control, I do the safety car and also for race meetings and my means of transport is this:

The previous 2010 model.

So that’s me really, if anyone has any questions about track days or any MSV events, by all means ask and I will help out best I can, no doubt Ill see some of you at Snetterton in the future.

J.-

P 5UML · 03-25-2013, 05:52 AM

congrats on your new toy bud! loving looking motor and they run sweet! would definitely advise a remap as the gains are very impressive from the Diesels! it definitely puts a big smile on your face when you put your foot down and feel the torque!

good to know we have a contact at the tracks now

E92Dan · 03-25-2013, 06:16 AM

Nice car, good choice

inkey$ · 03-25-2013, 07:58 AM

Welcome and nice 330/M3. Know Snetterton a little bit, so next time I'm up that way I'll be sure to wave

briers · 03-25-2013, 08:26 AM

The perfect mix!!

Get to drive an M3 on track all day and then practical, economical but quick diesel for your home life.

Car looks great, congrats and welcome

Dizzle · 03-25-2013, 09:58 AM

Welcome, nice coupe... and what an awesome job !

E92Dan · 03-25-2013, 11:15 AM

Best job on e90post??

Sounds like it to me!

philmots · 03-25-2013, 11:17 AM

Enjoy the car mate.

Ste133 · 03-25-2013, 11:18 AM

Nice E92!

I sit at a desk all day staring at stupid buildings in London.

You sit with your right foot planted on the loud pedal... I'm not jealous at all.

Josh1a1h · 03-25-2013, 11:25 AM

I HATE YOU!

Hah just messing! But your job sounds like it rocks compared to mine.

Nice looking motor you have picked up there! And your other daily m3 ain't bad either hah

shadow85 · 03-25-2013, 02:26 PM

welcome mate, nice car and AWSOME JOB!!!!!!!

andyrap · 03-25-2013, 02:37 PM

Nice car and job fella! New as well here so hello.

safety_james · 03-25-2013, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P 5UML

congrats on your new toy bud! loving looking motor and they run sweet! would definitely advise a remap as the gains are very impressive from the Diesels! it definitely puts a big smile on your face when you put your foot down and feel the torque!

good to know we have a contact at the tracks now

Thanks! I shall be going to my local garage, APT for remapping fairly soon!! Need anything track related let me know!

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92Dan

Nice car, good choice

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by inkey$

Welcome and nice 330/M3. Know Snetterton a little bit, so next time I'm up that way I'll be sure to wave

Come up to Race Control and say hi!

Quote:

Originally Posted by briers

The perfect mix!!

Get to drive an M3 on track all day and then practical, economical but quick diesel for your home life.

Car looks great, congrats and welcome

Spot on, thats the reason why I went for it, best of both worlds, which is fortunate!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizzle

Welcome, nice coupe... and what an awesome job !

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92Dan

Best job on e90post??

Sounds like it to me!

Doubt it... Its pretty fun though, can't say no to some gentle 7.30am circuit inspections

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilM

Enjoy the car mate.

I do, currently really smitten with it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ste133

Nice E92!

I sit at a desk all day staring at stupid buildings in London.

You sit with your right foot planted on the loud pedal... I'm not jealous at all.

Can't beat the sound to be honest, although with the 6.8mpg current average I am glad I don't have to drive it home!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh1a1h

I HATE YOU!

Hah just messing! But your job sounds like it rocks compared to mine.

Nice looking motor you have picked up there! And your other daily m3 ain't bad either hah

Thanks!! Its great, I don't take the job for granted though!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow85

welcome mate, nice car and AWSOME JOB!!!!!!!

Thank you!! Hopefully I can provide some useful information on the forum if anyone wants it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyrap

Nice car and job fella! New as well here so hello.

Hello & welcome to you too!

JackR · 03-25-2013, 03:43 PM

Welcome!! Car looks nice mate.... As does you company car. Clearly you've got the best job on e90post, I'm not even a little jealous I promise.

mob17 · 03-25-2013, 04:50 PM

Welcome, its good to see someone working at a track on here. Lovely cars!

Looking forward to hearing what its like behind the scenes on a daily basis.

safety_james · 03-25-2013, 05:42 PM

Thanks guys! I was thinking of starting a rare/exciting cars thread showing different examples of cars I get at Snetterton for all to see.

mob17 · 03-25-2013, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by safety_james

Thanks guys! I was thinking of starting a rare/exciting cars thread showing different examples of cars I get at Snetterton for all to see.

That sounds interesting! If you don't mind, maybe you could include what you do there, and we can all drool and get jealous

safety_james · 03-26-2013, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mob17

That sounds interesting! If you don't mind, maybe you could include what you do there, and we can all drool and get jealous

Ok, I can do this, probably best in the off-topic forum section... will update soon.

03-25-2013, 05:47 AM	#1
safety_james Safety Car Driver 13 Rep 369 Posts Drives: E92 330D & E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330D [0.00] 2012 BMW M3 [5.50]	Newbie - Hopefully around for a while.. Hi Everyone, Thought I would introduce myself on here, signed up recently and have been using many useful sections on here, very informative forum. I used to own a 120D M Sport and I loved it, but I wanted something bigger, more comfortable, and more powerful, yet somewhat economical on my 60mile round trip to work each day. So after looking for ages, I found the car for me on eBay, which turned out to be owned by someone who used to work for the same company as me and I collected it last Monday. So here it is.. My Black 2007 330D Coupe And so far, all I can say is I love it. So smooth, powerful and I am really pleased with it. I would like to change a few things eventually, and give it my own touch but first I am just going to spend some time going through everything first, brakes, hubs, underneath, wax oil, proper polish and get it as it should be before I then move on to adding various things.. Wheels will be fairly soon, not sure what type yet! (Not even sure what sort of wheels I have on there!) My other car, although not officially mine, but I use it every day at work and look after it is a 2012 M3. I work at Snetterton Race Circuit as the Track Operations manager, out of Race Control, I do the safety car and also for race meetings and my means of transport is this: The previous 2010 model. So that’s me really, if anyone has any questions about track days or any MSV events, by all means ask and I will help out best I can, no doubt Ill see some of you at Snetterton in the future. J.-
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03-25-2013, 05:52 AM	#2
P 5UML Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,646 Posts Drives: E39 M5 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1)	congrats on your new toy bud! loving looking motor and they run sweet! would definitely advise a remap as the gains are very impressive from the Diesels! it definitely puts a big smile on your face when you put your foot down and feel the torque! good to know we have a contact at the tracks now __________________ Instagram @p5uml
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03-25-2013, 06:16 AM	#3
E92Dan Captain 36 Rep 842 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: northampton iTrader: (0)	Nice car, good choice
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03-25-2013, 07:58 AM	#4
inkey$ Private 5 Rep 77 Posts Drives: E90 335i MSport manual Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South East London iTrader: (0)	Welcome and nice 330/M3. Know Snetterton a little bit, so next time I'm up that way I'll be sure to wave
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03-25-2013, 08:26 AM	#5
briers Ben 62 Rep 1,992 Posts Drives: Tesla p85d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midlands,UK iTrader: (0)	The perfect mix!! Get to drive an M3 on track all day and then practical, economical but quick diesel for your home life. Car looks great, congrats and welcome
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03-25-2013, 09:58 AM	#6
Dizzle Major 56 Rep 1,253 Posts Drives: F30 335xD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Welcome, nice coupe... and what an awesome job !
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03-25-2013, 11:15 AM	#7
E92Dan Captain 36 Rep 842 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: northampton iTrader: (0)	Best job on e90post?? Sounds like it to me!
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03-25-2013, 11:17 AM	#8
philmots Lieutenant 103 Rep 511 Posts Drives: M340i Touring LCI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Enjoy the car mate.
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03-25-2013, 11:18 AM	#9
Ste133 Lieutenant 21 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SW London iTrader: (5)	Nice E92! I sit at a desk all day staring at stupid buildings in London. You sit with your right foot planted on the loud pedal... I'm not jealous at all.
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03-25-2013, 11:25 AM	#10
Josh1a1h Banned 170 Rep 3,828 Posts Drives: AzuriteBlack 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central North to West London iTrader: (2)	I HATE YOU! Hah just messing! But your job sounds like it rocks compared to mine. Nice looking motor you have picked up there! And your other daily m3 ain't bad either hah
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03-25-2013, 02:26 PM	#11
shadow85 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 325 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	welcome mate, nice car and AWSOME JOB!!!!!!!
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03-25-2013, 02:37 PM	#12
andyrap Private 8 Rep 59 Posts Drives: E91 320D M Sport Plus Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bournemouth iTrader: (0)	Nice car and job fella! New as well here so hello.
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03-25-2013, 03:43 PM	#14
JackR First Lieutenant 10 Rep 303 Posts Drives: BMW 330d SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Somerset, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Welcome!! Car looks nice mate.... As does you company car. Clearly you've got the best job on e90post, I'm not even a little jealous I promise.
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03-25-2013, 04:50 PM	#15
mob17 Major General 400 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East Midlands, UK iTrader: (5)	Welcome, its good to see someone working at a track on here. Lovely cars! Looking forward to hearing what its like behind the scenes on a daily basis.
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03-25-2013, 05:42 PM	#16
safety_james Safety Car Driver 13 Rep 369 Posts Drives: E92 330D & E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330D [0.00] 2012 BMW M3 [5.50]	Thanks guys! I was thinking of starting a rare/exciting cars thread showing different examples of cars I get at Snetterton for all to see.
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