Who keyed the BMW M3 at the DGRRX??

BigMikeATL · 04-19-2010, 02:00 PM

FYI - FixableUnknown's RX-7 was backed into by a pickup truck outside the pizza place on Saturday night. The guy driving the truck didn't leave a note or anything.

Stuff like this is massively uncool.

RoughRex · 04-19-2010, 02:33 PM

I hope the guilty party is caught and ostracized accordingly. As others have stated this sort of shit is immature, and outright unacceptable. My car looks like ass already and if I caught someone digging a key in my paint... there would be blood.

To the vandal: I hope a tree a falls on your car.... with you in it.

2gslse · 04-19-2010, 02:58 PM

Its things like this that ruin great events does anyone else remember rotorfest in N.J. when the fairgrounds were damaged? it went downhill very quickly and I think its gone now. Phil i think most of us will chip in if needed to correct the problem and I think it will help relations with the other groups who may be around. Thanks for a great event it will be hard to beat next year and congrats on the new baby, where are the pics of the newest rotorhead? no pics or it didn't happen

Silver86 · 04-19-2010, 03:10 PM

wow... thats not cool... hope the perp is caught!

sbright66 · 04-19-2010, 03:11 PM

Total lack of RESPECT for the person and their property. I hope the guilt haunts them all the way to the grave.

War Eagle · 04-19-2010, 03:15 PM

I can help with this as it was my friend's 2006 M3 that was keyed. Mark's M3 was the titanium grey one and is a beautiful car. He inspected it prior to the event and no damage was noted. We noticed the keying on Friday afternoon when leaving the Fontana Dam area for the pic event. The damage is about one foot in length, on the back rear quarter panel.

Mark is not in need of money and I have spoken with him about this thread. He's touched and a bit embarrassed with the attention this is getting.

What sucks for me is I convinced Mark to attend DGRRX, telling him how great the rotary community is and then this happens. He's still high on the people he met but for me, this does give us a bit of a black eye.

g's 3rd gen · 04-19-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by War Eagle

I can help with this as it was my friend's 2006 M3 that was keyed. Mark's M3 was the titanium grey one and is a beautiful car. He inspected it prior to the event and no damage was noted. We noticed the keying on Friday afternoon when leaving the Fontana Dam area for the pic event. The damage is about one foot in length, on the back rear quarter panel.

Mark is not in need of money and I have spoken with him about this thread. He's touched and a bit embarrassed with the attention this is getting.

What sucks for me is I convinced Mark to attend DGRRX, telling him how great the rotary community is and then this happens. He's still high on the people he met but for me, this does give us a bit of a black eye.

David, didnt meant to cause such a stir but this has to be addressed. No one should get away w/ such malice.

djmtsu · 04-19-2010, 03:39 PM

I bet it wasn't actually a 'key' that did it, but rather a rivet on some jeans, or a wallet chain, something like that.

If someone wanted to actually 'key' it, you would know!!

MetaL · 04-19-2010, 03:40 PM

That is really terrible to hear. I really would like to hope nobody from our group would do such a thing.

War Eagle · 04-19-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

I bet it wasn't actually a 'key' that did it, but rather a rivet on some jeans, or a wallet chain, something like that.

If someone wanted to actually 'key' it, you would know!!

Nope, it was keyed. The evidence is clear. It wasn't parked were someone would have rubbed up against the car and then drag a foot across.

War Eagle · 04-19-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by g's 3rd gen

David, didnt meant to cause such a stir but this has to be addressed. No one should get away w/ such malice.

I gotcha G. Mark's a pretty humble guy and wouldn't bring this up himself.

PortedRotorTuner · 04-19-2010, 03:56 PM

I'm up for donating also.

***Herblenny*** · 04-19-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by War Eagle

Nope, it was keyed. The evidence is clear. It wasn't parked were someone would have rubbed up against the car and then drag a foot across.

David,

Im very sorry this happened to your guest. I wished I had known on saturday as I would of definitely made a HUGE deal at the saturday gathering and also at the award ceremony. I think something like this definitely ruins the experience for the guests and also for those who's attending the event.

I know I haven't controlled who comes to the event and such, but if this kind of childish behavior continues on (I've also heard of some rotary guys trying to drift around local roads), I would have to make it invite only and make this event more exclusive vs. open to all... as I can not allow such stupidity to continue on in the future!

If you talk to your guest, there are several of us who's willing to donate to help with fixing his car. Several rotorheads from this forum and 7club has offered to help by donating some money for fixing the damaged area. Again, there are MANY great rotorheads and the select minority who gives bad names to us all.

Phoenix7 · 04-19-2010, 05:18 PM

You don't mess with another person's car....hope you find out who did it and rip them a new one...not a good way to represent.

rotarynerdette · 04-19-2010, 05:19 PM

I would be willing to donate as well. I am sorry that something like that happened.

04-19-2010, 02:00 PM	#16
BigMikeATL The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	FYI - FixableUnknown's RX-7 was backed into by a pickup truck outside the pizza place on Saturday night. The guy driving the truck didn't leave a note or anything. Stuff like this is massively uncool. Last edited by BigMikeATL; 04-19-2010 at 02:12 PM..

04-19-2010, 02:33 PM	#17
RoughRex Out of Nickels and Dimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 192 Rep Power: 17	I hope the guilty party is caught and ostracized accordingly. As others have stated this sort of shit is immature, and outright unacceptable. My car looks like ass already and if I caught someone digging a key in my paint... there would be blood. To the vandal: I hope a tree a falls on your car.... with you in it. __________________ 1988 GXL

04-19-2010, 03:10 PM	#19
Silver86 now what? Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SE Wisconsin iTrader: (0) Posts: 178 Rep Power: 16	wow... thats not cool... hope the perp is caught! __________________ 1986 Rx7 coupe - arctic silver - sold aka - 20bforme

04-19-2010, 03:11 PM	#20
sbright66 The Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charleston SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	Total lack of RESPECT for the person and their property. I hope the guilt haunts them all the way to the grave. __________________ Steve Bright 1979 Spark Yellow 7 Charleston, South Carolina

04-19-2010, 03:15 PM	#21
War Eagle Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 240 Rep Power: 17	I can help with this as it was my friend's 2006 M3 that was keyed. Mark's M3 was the titanium grey one and is a beautiful car. He inspected it prior to the event and no damage was noted. We noticed the keying on Friday afternoon when leaving the Fontana Dam area for the pic event. The damage is about one foot in length, on the back rear quarter panel. Mark is not in need of money and I have spoken with him about this thread. He's touched and a bit embarrassed with the attention this is getting. What sucks for me is I convinced Mark to attend DGRRX, telling him how great the rotary community is and then this happens. He's still high on the people he met but for me, this does give us a bit of a black eye. __________________

04-19-2010, 02:58 PM	#18
2gslse Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: front royal va iTrader: (0) Posts: 440 Rep Power: 17	Its things like this that ruin great events does anyone else remember rotorfest in N.J. when the fairgrounds were damaged? it went downhill very quickly and I think its gone now. Phil i think most of us will chip in if needed to correct the problem and I think it will help relations with the other groups who may be around. Thanks for a great event it will be hard to beat next year and congrats on the new baby, where are the pics of the newest rotorhead? no pics or it didn't happen

04-19-2010, 03:39 PM	#23
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	I bet it wasn't actually a 'key' that did it, but rather a rivet on some jeans, or a wallet chain, something like that. If someone wanted to actually 'key' it, you would know!! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-19-2010, 03:40 PM	#24
MetaL The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Louisville, KY iTrader: (0) Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	That is really terrible to hear. I really would like to hope nobody from our group would do such a thing.

04-19-2010, 03:56 PM	#27
PortedRotorTuner レーサー Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (0) Posts: 190 Rep Power: 17	I'm up for donating also. __________________ Thank God For Pistons! How else would we brake! NASA Great Lakes Region TTD #53 Rx7

04-19-2010, 05:19 PM	#30
rotarynerdette Eggz Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW iTrader: (0) Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	I would be willing to donate as well. I am sorry that something like that happened.