Off topic but a bit of fun -- why your username?

Custom Install · 11-09-2021, 02:27 PM

So like most of you this Forum has become a daily read for me during my 16 week build and I see the same user names pop up often, some of them are very unique/interesting (to me at least

)
So I decided to put this thread up and see if anyone wants to share why they've chosen a particular name and if there is an interesting background story worth sharing.
Unfortunatly mine is pretty boring, Custom Install is the name of my business here is Scotland. We specialise in ... Custom Installation of Home Cinema/AV/Data-networking in residential homes.

Feel free to post away your full disclosure explanations, I feel like some light hearted distraction is never a bad thing in the doom and gloom or BMW delays

jimbethesda · 11-09-2021, 02:37 PM

My first name is Jim and I grew up in Bethesda, MD. Not very creative, I know.

Fun thread!

iviegatron · 11-09-2021, 02:53 PM

I'm an 80s kid. Was a big fan of transformers until Micheal Bay came along (watched all his movies regardless). My username spells out Megatron, the ivi creates an 'M'. The avatar I have is of Megatron.

Custom Install · 11-09-2021, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbethesda

My first name is Jim and I grew up in Bethesda, MD. Not very creative, I know.

Fun thread!

Thanks Jim, now it makes sense

Custom Install · 11-09-2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by iviegatron

I'm an 80s kid. Was a big fan of transformers until Micheal Bay came along (watched all his movies regardless). My username spells out Megatron, the ivi creates an 'M'. The avatar I have is of Megatron.

That I would never have guessed, thanks and nice one

chicagofan00 · 11-09-2021, 03:18 PM

I'm a fan of Chicago sports…except for the White Sox.

Custom Install · 11-09-2021, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

I'm a fan of Chicago sports…except for the White Sox.

Thanks for sharing

mzcp · 11-09-2021, 03:27 PM

I owned a couple M Comp cars before buying this M3 Base. I should change my username to Mbase lol

'Cane · 11-09-2021, 03:31 PM

[]_[] Miami Hurricanes are known as the ‘Canes.

Rosco P · 11-09-2021, 03:31 PM

Big fan of the Dukes of Hazzard as a kid.

'Cane · 11-09-2021, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

I'm a fan of Chicago sports…except for the White Sox.

And he’s lost bets to this Miami/NE sports fan.

Custom Install · 11-09-2021, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mzcp

I owned a couple M Comp cars before buying this M3 Base. I should change my username to Mbase lol

What if you buy an Audi next....

Cheers

Custom Install · 11-09-2021, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

[]_[] Miami Hurricanes are known as the ‘Canes.

Your right, would never understand

Thanks for the insight

'Cane · 11-09-2021, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Custom Install

Your right, would never understand

Thanks for the insight

We haven’t been relevant for over a decade, I’m not sure even we understand anymore (though the tailgate parties are pretty insane).

Custom Install · 11-09-2021, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

We haven’t been relevant for over a decade, I’m not sure even we understand anymore (though the tailgate parties are pretty insane).

I used to live in LA, you guys in the States do throw some great tailgate events

chicagofan00 · 11-09-2021, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

I'm a fan of Chicago sports…except for the White Sox.

And he’s lost bets to this Miami/NE sports fan.

🤫

chicagoguy0822 · 11-09-2021, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

I'm a fan of Chicago sports…except for the White Sox.

Same here! I have a Cubs license plate on my BMW that says AC000. See if you know the reference....

GixY2K · 11-09-2021, 03:58 PM

I've used GixY2K since I started to get into Suzuki GSXRs back in '99 and the highly anticipated first litter bike, the 2001 GSXR1000 was getting ready to be released and turn the sportbike world upside down (big fan of Mat Mladin, but apparently that didn't age well

). While at the same time, everyone was talking about Y2K. So I kinda mixed the two together. I've used it for all forums ever since; Subaru, GTRLife, BMW S1000RR, etc.

chicagofan00 · 11-09-2021, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagoguy0822

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

I'm a fan of Chicago sports…except for the White Sox.

Same here! I have a Cubs license plate on my BMW that says AC000. See if you know the reference....

Assume you got that plate right after they won the WS? Wish AZ offered Cubs plates…I mean they do have a Spring Training facility here after all. 🤷🏻

_E90S65_ · 11-09-2021, 04:06 PM

OP, I'll play.

I miss the roar of the S65B40, esp. above 5K RPM.

There's a G80 in my future — after all this supply chain nonsense is in the rearview.

Custom Install · 11-09-2021, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by _E90S65_

OP, I'll play.

I miss the roar of the S65B40, esp. above 5K RPM.

There's a G80 in my future — after all this supply chain nonsense is in the rearview.

Quote:

Originally Posted by _E90S65_

OP, I'll play.

I miss the roar of the S65B40, esp. above 5K RPM.

There's a G80 in my future — after all this supply chain nonsense is in the rearview.

I agree, never owned one personally but did get a drive in the E92 and when opened up it was special

KnightedBMW · 11-09-2021, 04:35 PM

I'm a huge UCF (University of Central Florida) fan. Their mascot is the Knights. I drive a BMW. KnightedBMW.

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Custom Install Captain 2534 Rep 791 Posts Drives: G82 M4 Comp X-Drive Individual Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 G82 XC [9.80]	Off topic but a bit of fun -- why your username? So like most of you this Forum has become a daily read for me during my 16 week build and I see the same user names pop up often, some of them are very unique/interesting (to me at least ) So I decided to put this thread up and see if anyone wants to share why they've chosen a particular name and if there is an interesting background story worth sharing. Unfortunatly mine is pretty boring, Custom Install is the name of my business here is Scotland. We specialise in ... Custom Installation of Home Cinema/AV/Data-networking in residential homes. Feel free to post away your full disclosure explanations, I feel like some light hearted distraction is never a bad thing in the doom and gloom or BMW delays __________________ E30 325i Sport: E36 318is: E36 328i Sport: E46 330Ci Sport: E86 Z4 3.0i F82 M4: F82 M4 Comp Individual LCI G82 M4 Comp X-Drive Individual FDG
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iviegatron Lieutenant Colonel 2632 Rep 1,682 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Richmond, TX iTrader: (0)	I'm an 80s kid. Was a big fan of transformers until Micheal Bay came along (watched all his movies regardless). My username spells out Megatron, the ivi creates an 'M'. The avatar I have is of Megatron.
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