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Posted on 1/8/26 at 9:29 am to VolsOut4Harambe
one more reason not to buy a beamer.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 9:30 am to VolsOut4Harambe
This is stupid or you have to do is go buy a new screwdriver that fits
Posted on 1/8/26 at 9:31 am to soccerfüt
No it isn’t. It’s the Bavarian flag.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 9:36 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Our family switched to Arthur’s Head a decade ago and haven’t looked back.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 9:57 am to VolsOut4Harambe
as a LONG time BMW wrencher I say...
Bring back the classics:
Bring back the classics:
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:17 am to soccerfüt
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Fun Fact BMW initially supplied aeroplane engines in WWI Their logo is a stylized image of a plane prop spinning.
I used to believe this too, but after reading several articles years ago, it is false.
Here's what AI has to say....
The BMW logo originates from the blue and white checkered pattern of the Bavarian flag, reflecting the company's German roots in Bavaria, while borrowing its circular shape and outer black ring from its predecessor, Rapp Motorenwerke. Although often mistaken for a spinning propeller due to early advertising, the core design is a homage to its home state, with colors inverted to comply with trademark laws.
Key elements and history:
Bavarian Colors:
The blue and white quadrants represent the state colors of Bavaria, where BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) was founded in Munich.
Rapp Motorenwerke:
BMW adopted the circular shape and black outer ring from the logo of Rapp Motorenwerke, an earlier aircraft engine manufacturer from which BMW emerged.
Trademark Law:
The blue and white colors were inverted from the official Bavarian coat of arms because trademark laws at the time prohibited using state symbols on commercial logos.
Propeller Myth:
The popular propeller idea stems from a 1929 BMW advertisement that depicted the logo on a spinning propeller, a visual link to their aircraft engine business, which BMW encouraged but isn't the logo's true origin.
ETA: Not questioning the fact that BMW supplied aero engines in WW I and WWII, they did.
This post was edited on 1/8/26 at 10:30 am
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:17 am to soccerfüt
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BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) initially supplied airplane engines in WWI
To Germany. Treaty of Versailles banned them from making airplane engines, so they switched to motorcycles and cars.
quote:
Their logo is a stylized image of a plane prop spinning.
Many believe the BMW logo represents a spinning propeller, but it's actually inspired by the Bavarian state colors.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:36 am to southpawcock
Bunch of poors in here
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:39 am to southpawcock
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So, the douchebags going 100 MPH on the interstate and merging 4 lanes left to right in a matter of seconds will just switch to Mercedes?
That's how I read it.
I don't notice BMWs on the road anymore.
More people doing this in their fords and dodges.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:59 am to Russianblue
quote:I had a 1986 528e. Amazing car, especially on the interstate
Bring back the classics:
Posted on 1/8/26 at 10:59 am to VolsOut4Harambe
It will be available on ebay motors or amazon in no time.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 11:00 am to Crow Pie
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I had a 1986 528e. Amazing car, especially on the interstate
had an '82, one of the best cars I've ever owned
Posted on 1/8/26 at 11:04 am to VolsOut4Harambe
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By locking basic mechanical access behind hardware hurdles, BMW is drawing an even thicker line between owners and their cars. DIY jobs become harder, and independent workshops face yet another obstacle when servicing newer models. Something as simple as removing a seat could suddenly turn into a compulsory dealer visit.
Well, you could just buy the driver that will be made to use with these screws.
Yeah, it will be a pain in the arse, but it in no way makes it impossible.
This post was edited on 1/8/26 at 11:05 am
Posted on 1/8/26 at 11:15 am to VolsOut4Harambe
You don't think Amazon China will have 10000 options to buy tomorrow?
Posted on 1/8/26 at 11:17 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Invent new screw design. Just have to buy a cheap bit to work on it. Apple tried something similar.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 12:04 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
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Mercedes-Benz, for example, has recently spoken about redesigning future vehicles to be easier to repair, not harder.
So they already know it's gonna need work after paying all that extra money to then bring it into a dealership to overcharge you. Makes perfect "dollars and sense".
Posted on 1/8/26 at 12:19 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
Not that I would have ever bought a BMW before, but this is definitely sealing the deal. Whenever I see someone with a BMW I know I’m dealing with a clout chasing moron.
Posted on 1/8/26 at 12:24 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
Another screw job by German manufacturers
Posted on 1/8/26 at 12:25 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
Yep develop vehicle-specific fasteners to remove parts that can't be fixed, only replaced at a high cost.
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