I can't believe it, we lost JustPete.

Echoninety · 08-08-2018, 08:43 PM

Sucks - his posts were helpful when I first got on the forum, man... -

tlow98 · 08-09-2018, 12:50 AM

A great contributor and from the sounds of it a great person.

Will be missed.

BIGGNS · 08-09-2018, 08:40 AM

Pete was a great resource to this community and definitely belongs in the E90post hall of fame. He surely had forgotten more than I will ever know about these cars and his knowledge will live on through his posts here. Pete was a pillar of the N52 forums but it sounds like he was an even better person in real life. My heart goes out to all who are hurting from his loss. We just lost another E90 enthusiast in the PNW due to a motorcycle accident last month so stay safe out there friends.

My favorite JustPete quote can no longer be found because it was deleted as part of the original BPC N52 turbo thread. Some member (can't recall who) decided to get in a pissing match with Pete about who spent more on mods to their car. This guy claimed he spent $5,000 in the past year on his car and Pete responded that that amount was "lunch money"! Pete said $5,000 is a "rounding error" on his budget. That ended the conversation pretty quickly and still leaves me smiling to this day. I look forward to combing through his old threads for more gems like this one and wisdom from the insane car he built.

atmosphericM · 08-09-2018, 08:57 AM

I absolutely hate to hear this. He seemed like a good guy, and was always super helpful and fun to speak with - and now that I've seen a photo of him, he even looks like a straight-up good guy.

I hope no one takes this the wrong way.. but man.. some of you may remember he and I going OT here a few times regarding motorcycles. I've always loved them and wanted one myself, and joked about the reasons I've yet to get one (danger). It's so sad to see someone perish for a reason such as that.. I obviously totally get why so many people / families are against their loved ones getting onto a bike. In the end though, we must do what we love, and I hope (assume) that ol' Texas Pete lived a good and fulfilling life, regardless.

Cheers, buddy.. I'll pour one out for you. You will be missed, even here on the interwebs. Also, condolences to his family, I really feel for them. I know what it's like to lose someone that is a young(er) age.. it's absolutely awful.

CTinline-six · 08-09-2018, 10:40 AM

Rest in peace. The car community has lost a great member for sure.

andrey_gta · 08-10-2018, 03:45 PM

Oh No - condolences to the family and friends.
His contributions here wont be forgotten too.

E91Swagger · 08-12-2018, 03:19 PM

RIP

Mavus · 08-12-2018, 05:11 PM

sad sad news! he was a great N52 contributor and will be missed.

JuniorB · 08-16-2018, 08:28 PM

You never want to hear about accidents and motorcycles, this is very unfortunate and seems to be more common now. Very sad to hear, my condolences.

Wally_84 · 08-17-2018, 11:19 AM

Such a loss.
Motorcycle was suppose to be fun part, enjoyment of his life, yet it turned out to be the tragedy for the family and a great loss to this community.

e90dum · 08-18-2018, 11:01 PM

I have no words...

Torgus · 08-19-2018, 07:37 AM

Shame. He seemed like a really nice guy. Good to have a conversation with.

Someone should buy his car so it doesn't get sold at auction for pennies.

I know if I died I would hope one of my car buddies would either buy my car for a fair price or at least tell my wife what it is really worth.

Torgus · 08-19-2018, 07:40 AM

Shame. He seemed like a really nice guy. Good to have a conversation with. Not a fan boy.

Someone should buy his car so it doesn't get sold at auction for pennies.

I know if I died I would hope one of my car buddies would either buy my car for a fair price or at least tell my wife what it is really worth.

e90dum · 08-19-2018, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Torgus

Shame. He seemed like a really nice guy. Good to have a conversation with. Not a fan boy.

Someone should buy his car so it doesn't get sold at auction for pennies.

I know if I died I would hope one of my car buddies would either buy my car for a fair price or at least tell my wife what it is really worth.

It's got a freekin dogbox in it. Thing is a priceless commodity

rjahl · 08-19-2018, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by e90dum

It's got a freekin dogbox in it. Thing is a priceless commodity

I'm willing to bet that Pete was just as personable in real life as he was on the forum. He probably had enough real as apposed to "on-line" friends to help take care of these matters. RIP

tetsuo111 · 09-05-2018, 07:23 PM

Quick Pete story, to illustrate his thoughtfulness and generosity -

Pete had so many "crumbs" / leftovers / spares from the E90 build. When he heard I was installing Recaro buckets in the old car, he graciously offered to give me the bits and pieces needed to complete the project. Just small parts, like the pyro for the SRS, and a few other things.

I was thankful that he made the effort to reach out to me, and package the parts and send them. That took time and effort on his part.

He wouldn't accept compensation, but I managed to get him a bottle of my favorite locally-distilled whiskey, as thanks.

Cheers, Pete!

08-08-2018, 08:43 PM	#23
Echoninety First Lieutenant 84 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2006 330i e90 Sport 6mt Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Sucks - his posts were helpful when I first got on the forum, man... - __________________ 2020 M340i Dravit Grey RWD \| 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite Metallic
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08-09-2018, 12:50 AM	#24
tlow98 Brigadier General 2173 Rep 4,989 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	A great contributor and from the sounds of it a great person. Will be missed.
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08-09-2018, 08:40 AM	#25
BIGGNS BMW Addict 403 Rep 380 Posts Drives: Defensively Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: two5three iTrader: (1)	Pete was a great resource to this community and definitely belongs in the E90post hall of fame. He surely had forgotten more than I will ever know about these cars and his knowledge will live on through his posts here. Pete was a pillar of the N52 forums but it sounds like he was an even better person in real life. My heart goes out to all who are hurting from his loss. We just lost another E90 enthusiast in the PNW due to a motorcycle accident last month so stay safe out there friends. My favorite JustPete quote can no longer be found because it was deleted as part of the original BPC N52 turbo thread. Some member (can't recall who) decided to get in a pissing match with Pete about who spent more on mods to their car. This guy claimed he spent $5,000 in the past year on his car and Pete responded that that amount was "lunch money"! Pete said $5,000 is a "rounding error" on his budget. That ended the conversation pretty quickly and still leaves me smiling to this day. I look forward to combing through his old threads for more gems like this one and wisdom from the insane car he built. __________________ Current: Former: E91 328i ZMP /// E91 328i /// E91 328i /// F30 335iX /// E90 328iX /// E34 525iT
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08-09-2018, 08:57 AM	#26
atmosphericM Basic Bimmer 518 Rep 935 Posts Drives: E92 328i 6MT ///M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: B'ham iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i Coupé ... [10.00]	I absolutely hate to hear this. He seemed like a good guy, and was always super helpful and fun to speak with - and now that I've seen a photo of him, he even looks like a straight-up good guy. I hope no one takes this the wrong way.. but man.. some of you may remember he and I going OT here a few times regarding motorcycles. I've always loved them and wanted one myself, and joked about the reasons I've yet to get one (danger). It's so sad to see someone perish for a reason such as that.. I obviously totally get why so many people / families are against their loved ones getting onto a bike. In the end though, we must do what we love, and I hope (assume) that ol' Texas Pete lived a good and fulfilling life, regardless. Cheers, buddy.. I'll pour one out for you. You will be missed, even here on the interwebs. Also, condolences to his family, I really feel for them. I know what it's like to lose someone that is a young(er) age.. it's absolutely awful.
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CTinline-six Hoonigan 6816 Rep 3,000 Posts Drives: '09 328i, '98 Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i N51 [0.00]	Rest in peace. The car community has lost a great member for sure. __________________ "Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." -Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park
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08-10-2018, 03:45 PM	#28
andrey_gta Brigadier General 298 Rep 4,040 Posts Drives: 130i coupé ;) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bimmerpost iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [10.00]	Oh No - condolences to the family and friends. His contributions here wont be forgotten too. __________________ 128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff "The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is
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08-12-2018, 03:19 PM	#29
E91Swagger Private First Class 31 Rep 143 Posts Drives: E36S52; E91N52 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: BurnabyJoe iTrader: (0)	RIP
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08-12-2018, 05:11 PM	#30
Mavus Colonel 2026 Rep 2,669 Posts Drives: E90 335i, F80 zcp Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (9)	sad sad news! he was a great N52 contributor and will be missed.
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08-16-2018, 08:28 PM	#31
JuniorB Major 183 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: 07 e60 525 N54 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	You never want to hear about accidents and motorcycles, this is very unfortunate and seems to be more common now. Very sad to hear, my condolences.
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08-17-2018, 11:19 AM	#32
Wally_84 Private 22 Rep 54 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Such a loss. Motorcycle was suppose to be fun part, enjoyment of his life, yet it turned out to be the tragedy for the family and a great loss to this community. __________________ E90 330i Euro Spec, Arktis Metallic, Eibach Pro Kit, Rev Motoring Silicone Intake Hose, Turboworks Headers, PI, Milv's, BPC Tune.
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08-18-2018, 11:01 PM	#33
e90dum Second Lieutenant 59 Rep 275 Posts Drives: E90 LCI 328i manual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: East coast US iTrader: (0)	I have no words...
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08-19-2018, 07:37 AM	#34
Torgus Slow. 3782 Rep 7,151 Posts Drives: Single Turbo N54 on Meth! Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 [10.00] 2007 BMW E90 [0.00] 2006 BMW E91 [0.00]	Shame. He seemed like a really nice guy. Good to have a conversation with. Someone should buy his car so it doesn't get sold at auction for pennies. I know if I died I would hope one of my car buddies would either buy my car for a fair price or at least tell my wife what it is really worth.
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Torgus Slow. 3782 Rep 7,151 Posts Drives: Single Turbo N54 on Meth! Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 [10.00] 2007 BMW E90 [0.00] 2006 BMW E91 [0.00]	Shame. He seemed like a really nice guy. Good to have a conversation with. Not a fan boy. Someone should buy his car so it doesn't get sold at auction for pennies. I know if I died I would hope one of my car buddies would either buy my car for a fair price or at least tell my wife what it is really worth.
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tetsuo111 Save the Manuals! 1227 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: E91 RWD 6MT, X3, Ducati S4R Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E91 6MT RWD &q ... [0.00] 2005 Ducati S4R 996 [0.00] 2000 Ducati M750 [0.00] RIP - 2011 E91 328i ... [10.00]	Quick Pete story, to illustrate his thoughtfulness and generosity - Pete had so many "crumbs" / leftovers / spares from the E90 build. When he heard I was installing Recaro buckets in the old car, he graciously offered to give me the bits and pieces needed to complete the project. Just small parts, like the pyro for the SRS, and a few other things. I was thankful that he made the effort to reach out to me, and package the parts and send them. That took time and effort on his part. He wouldn't accept compensation, but I managed to get him a bottle of my favorite locally-distilled whiskey, as thanks. Cheers, Pete! __________________ 2011 6MT RWD ClubSport Wagon \| 3,185lbs \| 1 of 149 ZSPs delivered in North America Outside: BMW M-Aero, Euro region lighting, Seibon \| Inside: M3 cockpit, Recaro SPG, Prototipo, AutoSolutions SSK, UCP \| Stop: M3 ST-40R, PFC \| Grip: Solid-mounted subframes, rear coilover conversion, M3 Nitron R3, Hyperco, SPL, AKG, ARC8 \| Go: StageFP, CF snorkel, 3IM, MILVs, SuperSprint headers, Dundon Motorsports Inconel exhaust, VoltPhreaks \| Cool: CSF \| PCA #2018100384 \| BMW CCA #505794
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