BMW Car Club of British Columbia  
  Trivia and Fun bits of Information  
  bits of trivia and things that may or may not matter in life  

 
  Definitions
Bimmer - Accepted slang for BMW cars. Most people don't know this.
Beamer/Beemer - Accepted slang for BMW motorcycles. You will hear this term used incorrectly by many people.
Bummer - When you get a speeding ticket.
Bitter - Another German car. Very rare; hand built.
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
Better known as
BMW started as a motor manufacturing company that specialized in aircraft engines. The Roundel logo that is so familiar to BMW owners stems from the days of its aircraft heritage, and symbolizes a spinning propeller.
 
  en-thu-si-ast
(en-thoo-zi-ast) according to Oxford
n. one who is full of enthusiasim for something,
example a BMW owner is often an enthusiast
enthusiasm
n. a feeling of eager liking for or interest in something (particularily when applied to a BMW)
 
  Just for Fun    
  Cheapest Gas Prices
http://gaswars.intouch.ca/
Real uses for Duct Tape
http://www.ducttapeguys.com
 
  No Brainz Motorsport
http://people.ne.mediaone.net/jporath/index.htm (link broken)
 
  Why do you have your fog lights on Before you buy blue bulbs read this
http://lighting.mbz.org/
 
  And before you believe the fancy light claims check out this comparison test  
  The real James Bond is a (former) local BMW Canada Rep  
       
 

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