[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by pissclams

“famous potatoes”. good grief i’d move if my state put that on my tag

You missed the Wander Indiana days.

Likely the ugliest plate ever. But I don't mean to

https://www.in.gov/bmv/2640.htm

[Threeebowel]

I'm still in California and I love it out here. But the roads in Idaho and up into western Montana are absolutely nuts and are rarely crowded. I used to spend a lot of time in those parts and I'm currently jonzing to take a proper car up that way for a few weeks.

Fantastic drives with beautiful scenery, enjoy it!

[///M2Seoul]

Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

Here's mine:

Can anyone tell me what "Pyrat" is??? I've seen this on numerous plates from all over the country. All I associate Pyrat with is the Rum brand.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by ///M2Seoul

Can anyone tell me what "Pyrat" is??? I've seen this on numerous plates from all over the country. All I associate Pyrat with is the Rum brand.

pyrat is the codename of the project for the 1M. Whether or not BMW designers have an affinity for the Rum.... is a good question


http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ght=pyrat+name

[Poochie]

It's a BMW thing, very few people will get it, outside of this forum. When BMW was designing the 1M, their internal name for it was "Pyrat" which I assumed was a play on the word "Pirate."

The owner of "Pyrat 2" is implying that the M2 is a sequel to the 1M. Hence the name. But "Pyrat" is also a liquor brand. Same word, way different meanings.

[SW19]

Originally Posted by sunil_linus

It's a BMW thing, very few people will get it, outside of this forum. When BMW was designing the 1M, their internal name for it was "Pyrat" which I assumed was a play on the word "Pirate."

The owner of "Pyrat 2" is implying that the M2 is a sequel to the 1M. Hence the name. But "Pyrat" is also a liquor brand. Same word, way different meanings.

Just ike PYRAT for the 1M PYRAT2 is the official BMW internal code name for the M2.

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ghlight=PYRAT2

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by Nantucket

Just ike PYRAT for the 1M PYRAT2 is the official BMW internal code name for the M2.

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ghlight=PYRAT2

Ok, make sense.. I didn't know that. I knew the 1M was this big secret, tight-knit project, so a code name was fitting. The M2 was pretty much planned production, I didn't think they had a reason for an internal name.. Any idea on what the M2 Competition's internal name is?

[SW19]

Originally Posted by sunil_linus

Ok, make sense.. I didn't know that. I knew the 1M was this big secret, tight-knit project, so a code name was fitting. The M2 was pretty much planned production, I didn't think they had a reason for an internal name.. Any idea on what the M2 Competition's internal name is?

I haven’t heard anything about a code name for the M2 Competition.

Artemis might know.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Nantucket

I haven’t heard anything about a code name for the M2 Competition.
Artemis might know.

Not heard an internal code name for the M2 Competition buzzing or hushed. Maybe simply "CS" ?



Down at BMW M the folks like liquors. I recall SCOTT26 posting a Kraken liquor picture (July 2017). But likely that was just tongue-in-cheek.

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Release the Kraken...

Keep cool and enjoy some of the liquors favored by the folks at BMW M:

• the internal code name for the E92 M3 GTS was "Jägermeister";
  "BMW M GmbH chief Kay Segler says the internal code name for the M3 GTS was «Jägermeister», a reference to the famous German digestif and frat fuel with a history of sponsoring motorsports" (sources: here, here and here)
• the internal code name for the E82 1M was "Pyrat";
  "Before the 1 Series M Coupe was given its official designation, BMW M referred to the model internally as «Pyrat», allegedly because of the engineers' affection for a spiced rum of the same name" - "Above all else it's a car that allows the M Division to fly the pirate flag once again within BMW and in some ways the automotive world. And it all sort of makes sense considering the code name for the 1M is «Pyrat». A name inspired by late nights creating the car followed up by later nights drinking Pyrat Rum" (source: here, here and here)
• the internal code name for the F87 M2 was "Pyrat2" (though, as we know, the launch color is cocktail blue (Long Beach Blue), as in the tropical Blue Lagoon cocktail featuring the Blue Curaçao liquor)
  "The code nickname for the M2 is «pyrat2». Why pyrat2? If you recall, the 1M coupe's nickname was «pyrat»" (source: here)

[Wharf Rat]

Originally Posted by sunil_linus

Ok, make sense.. I didn't know that. I knew the 1M was this big secret, tight-knit project, so a code name was fitting. The M2 was pretty much planned production, I didn't think they had a reason for an internal name.. Any idea on what the M2 Competition's internal name is?

It's actually very common, across all industries, to have code names for projects before the product is launched.

[F87_LCI]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Not heard an internal code name for the M2 Competition buzzing or hushed. Maybe simply "CS" ?

Down at BMW M the folks like liquors. I recall SCOTT26 posting a Kraken liquor picture (July 2017). But likely that was just tongue-in-cheek.

So...Artemis you are saying that come April this will be heard in the hallowed halls at BMW HQ...

[fun2drv]

I've had the FUN 2 DRV plate since 1997. First in a '97 Jetta GLI, then an '01 BMW 330Ci, next an '04 E46 M3, and now in the '15 F82 M4.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by F87_LCI

So...Artemis you are saying that come April this will be heard in the hallowed halls at BMW HQ...

Actually that will likely be far more appropriate in April 2019 ... not 2018...

[fun2drv]

Originally Posted by sunil_linus

Wow, you're lucky; there are folks out here who are still wishing upon on a star, for just one M car, you have two of the best.. Which one do you prefer, say if you had to choose just one?

Yes, I'm a lucky bastard for sure. No wife or kids, so I have to spend my $ somewhere...

If I had to choose one car it would definitely be the M4!!! The M2 is a LOT of fun, but the M4 is in a totally different level. I just wish that it would be a little smaller in size. Love the size of the M2. I really want to see how the M2 will behave with the S55 engine in it.

[azfootdoc]

Only pulled over once and got off with a warning. 21K miles/daily driver.

[ShelJW]

Originally Posted by azfootdoc

Only pulled over once and got off with a warning. 21K miles/daily driver.

Great plate! Great car!

[AndrewC1989]

For the boys in blue

[jtcsifl]

I've been using JIMS on my cars since 1994. We've had Infiniti QX's for nearly a decade and the tag has been OURQX. My wife's cars have had WEESH on them for years as it's a nickname for Alicia.... Sorry none of those are are BMW or performance related but they are personalized.

[HTTP 410]

The HTTP response code for "Gone".

[Nezil]

Originally Posted by RBBuff

The HTTP response code for "Gone".

That's nice! Only those in the know would know what it means, which makes it a kind of inside joke.

I work in the TV industry, and have spent a lot of time working on the colour science and engineering of HDR colour volume mapping for a pretty big CE company. I really wanted ST 2084, but apparently in California, you're not allowed to have two letters followed by two numbers!

I ended up going with:

[HTTP 410]

Originally Posted by Nezil

That's nice! Only those in the know would know what it means, which makes it a kind of inside joke.

I work in the TV industry, and have spent a lot of time working on the colour science and engineering of HDR colour volume mapping for a pretty big CE company. I really wanted ST 2084, but apparently in California, you're not allowed to have two letters followed by two numbers!

I ended up going with:

Thanks. I completely agree on the inside joke aspect which is why I like it so much.

I see you're in SF. I was just there earlier this week for a conference. Drive safe.

[ZPrime]

On a previous car, I used:
AYBABTU

Only certain people who remember the late 90s and internet memes will get that one...

I had "EPIC FAI" on a previous car as well. Best was when I got a picture of that car being towed, especially since it was for a failure that I told the dealer was coming about 3 days before it actually failed. (Accessory belt tensioner pulley)