The Joy of "Salt Brine"!!!

**bmerjorge21** · 09-13-2001, 10:40 AM

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Originally posted by CHEVYZ71 [/i]
 Seems like it`s a beemer board not too much of a pickemup truck land yacht board. [/b]</blockquote>
I don`t mean to be a pain in the a#@ Z71, but it drives me nuts when Bimmer is misspelled. No offense to you, or anything. Many people do this, and I believe that the spelling that you used refers to BMW motorcycles. BTW, I use to have a truck. Does that count?? Sorry to use you as an example, but being the enthusiast that I am I can`t bear to see it happen. No hard feelings, and don`t try to drink that Zaino. I hear it smells pretty good!!!

**imported_theamcguy** · 09-13-2001, 11:11 AM

Welcome aboard Z71. Like yourself, I am one of the few truck owners out here, but have no fear, this fine forum will help you out in almost anyway possible. Peace my friend.

**mx5** · 09-13-2001, 11:19 AM

Why are Beemers called Bimmers. Where I come from BMW`s are called Beam(as in something holding up a building)-ers or Beem-ers. Not Bim(rhymes with rim or tim or kim or jim)-mers. I am from the Midwest so maybe it is a Midwest thing. Although, I saw gang movies that take place in California call them Beam-ers or Beem-ers also.

**Don2000g** · 09-13-2001, 11:38 AM

99.9 % of the population refers to BMWs as Bimmers. This is just not something that you see in gang movies. It is spelled Bimmers.

**mx5** · 09-13-2001, 11:43 AM

Maybe it is a Michigan thing but they say Beam. Put the letters b and m together and you get Bee- Em. No way do you get Bih-em or Buh-em you get Bee-Em. Bee-Em is closer to Beam than Bim. Lets not start a dumb debate

I guess I can keep saying whatever I want even if it is wrong

**bmerjorge21** · 09-13-2001, 11:46 AM

Don`t know why exactly but they are, see my CCA chapter`s website http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/bimmer/2001/09/ as it is the name of the monthy magazine. Just going on their info!! They do know a thing or two about the car!!:bounce

**mx5** · 09-13-2001, 11:52 AM

How about if I call it a BritMotoWo? Sounds good to me.

**Ron Ketcham** · 09-13-2001, 12:10 PM

Let`s do yours, sounds more fun.

Some that over the years I have heard used are pretty tough and would really upset some here.:bounce

**bmerjorge21** · 09-13-2001, 12:34 PM

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Originally posted by waxman [/i]
 Lets not start a dumb debate

I guess I can keep saying whatever I want even if it is wrong

[/b]</blockquote>My intentions never were to start a debate, but rather to correct a common misspelling. Spell it how you want, I was just trying to educate those that didn`t know how to spell it, so they don`t look like they don`t know what they`re talking about.

A PSA if you will! LOL!

**Cybercowboy** · 09-13-2001, 02:06 PM

I have never, ever heard of the term "bimmer" before I came to this board. In all my travels, I have heard "beamer". Really. East coast, west coast, and especially the midwest. I have a friend in Oklahoma City that calls his wifes-car the "she-beamer". I used to joke with another friend that his BMW convertible was called a beamer because of his bald head.

Live and learn, I guess.

**andrew43** · 09-13-2001, 02:27 PM

Yup..I find it quite ridiculous (especially before I got a BMW) but their are some guys at my local BMWCCA that can get emotional if you refer to the cars improperly.

Bimmer = Car

Beemer = Motorcyle

**bmerjorge21** · 09-13-2001, 03:01 PM

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Originally posted by Yell00ITR [/i]
 some guys at my local BMWCCA that can get emotional if you refer to the cars improperly.

Bimmer = Car
Beemer = Motorcyle [/b]</blockquote>Guys becoming emotional!!! LOL!! That`s pretty funny! I can definitely see it happening though. I guess I became somewhat emotional for making a point of it, but I just can`t keep seeing it misspelled. Sorry for being "emotional".

**Brad B** · 09-13-2001, 03:51 PM

And to make everyone happy....my bimmer[/b] is also my hauler. My own personal pick-em up! I`ve got it covered.
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**BillNorth** · 09-13-2001, 04:44 PM

Bimmer(rhymes with rim, tim etc) is a BMW that is a car. Beemer or Beamer(rhymes with Beem LOL!) is a BMW that is a motorcycle. No flame intended, just stating the facts.

Take it easy.

**imported_ONEFASTCL600** · 09-13-2001, 04:50 PM

FINALLY! Some truck owners on the forum stepping forward! I finally don`t feel so alone. I had a Dodge Ram 1500 but got a Chevy Tahoe because I needed more "people" space. However, I gave my truck to my parents so I still get to drive it when I am home and my father is even more anal with his cars then I am, so I know its being well pampered. So do I still count as a truck owner or have I been relegated to being an "SUV" guy....hope not. Anyway, good to see the shine you and Snake have been able to get on the Chevrolet paint. I havnt been able to get results yet and was starting to wonder if it was the paint....sounds like I should try to let the Klasse dry a little longet and wait a little while before I layer......thanks for the tips....keep on truckin`