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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from wasab in Which programming language should i start with as a 15 year old?   
    I started off with C++ programming and honestly that seems like the best place to start from my extremely biased point of view. C++ sets the standard for a lot of programming language basics without being far too complex. It also has one of the best textbooks C++ Primer Plus which is by far the best textbook with regards to programming I've ever read.
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from Eigenvektor in BASH/PSQL whitespace issues   
    Good lord I was making that far too difficult for myself, I must be burnt out. Thank you so much, it worked!
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from memz in Which programming language should i start with as a 15 year old?   
    There's always going to be programmers to compete with. To me it is important to recognize the fact that in most cases you'll likely be doing upkeep on legacy code. Sure python is a huge language being used really often nowadays, but it doesn't really translate to many languages easily as other languages can. Python is in a league of its own with a lot of its concepts so in starting with that language you may find it difficult to apply basic programming principles to other languages.
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from WolframaticAlpha in Which programming language should i start with as a 15 year old?   
    I started off with C++ programming and honestly that seems like the best place to start from my extremely biased point of view. C++ sets the standard for a lot of programming language basics without being far too complex. It also has one of the best textbooks C++ Primer Plus which is by far the best textbook with regards to programming I've ever read.
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from NotSoEpicMods in Build: Cosmos Sv2 (Custom Loop, i9 9900k, 2080Ti)   
    I don't know how...but you did it. And it works 
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from Anonymous12556 in Build Log | Project Zero [Rebooted!]   
    Good pictures +1
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from Anonymous12556 in 250D mini ITX Water Cooled, Sleeved, Rigid Tubing   
    I haven't seen many 250D builds.  This is  very nice :wub:
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from PandaCopyRight in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    feel free to buy mine so I can afford the M240i (consulted with a bunch of BMW employees and test drove one today, it swayed me from buying an M4) 
     
    You get a .1 decrease in your 0-60 time in a BMW though lol
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from TVwazhere in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    Alright y'all I decided against doing any performance mods for my car, instead I'm gonna be buying an M4 within the next year hopefully . I'd like to blame BMW for making it practically impossible to cheaply add HP on a 325ci lol

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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from terrytek in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    Alright y'all I decided against doing any performance mods for my car, instead I'm gonna be buying an M4 within the next year hopefully . I'd like to blame BMW for making it practically impossible to cheaply add HP on a 325ci lol

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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from JoaoPRSousa in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    Alright y'all I decided against doing any performance mods for my car, instead I'm gonna be buying an M4 within the next year hopefully . I'd like to blame BMW for making it practically impossible to cheaply add HP on a 325ci lol

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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from PandaCopyRight in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    Alright y'all I decided against doing any performance mods for my car, instead I'm gonna be buying an M4 within the next year hopefully . I'd like to blame BMW for making it practically impossible to cheaply add HP on a 325ci lol

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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from Bananasplit_00 in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    Alright y'all I decided against doing any performance mods for my car, instead I'm gonna be buying an M4 within the next year hopefully . I'd like to blame BMW for making it practically impossible to cheaply add HP on a 325ci lol

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    CJPowell27 reacted to bimmerman in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    vanos or nonvanos M50? On every E36, if the needle moves to the right from straight up and down, the cooling system is failing and components need replacing. The needle should NEVER move from operating temp. Any wiggle in the coolant needle is a "well shit this'll be expensive" moment.
     
    Regardless, the most likely culprits, having had E36 cooling systems fail on two of my own cars, and helping repair about 4 other friends' cars:
    -Water pump failure
    -Thermostat / tstat housing failure
    -fan clutch
    -radiator expansion tank
    -head gasket
     
    Solution is, if your budget can withstand it, replace all of it. ~$500 out the door should cover all the cooling system. You didn't say the mileage but these are considered 60-80k systems. The Stewart water pump is a nice improvement over stock, but likely overkill for a DD that won't be abused on track. Stay away from metal thermostat housings on these cars; they're all aftermarket and all terrible. If you change the rad (recommended if >120k mile), try to locate a Z3 S54 / Euro M3 radiator. Thicker core and they are not much more expensive over stock non-M / US M3 rad. Stay away from non-OE / OEM suppliers. The radiator expansion tank is FAMOUS for cracking and failing. Definitely replace this when you do the rest.
     
    Additional good while-you're-in-theres: all hoses, both motor mounts, and engine fan blade. When the motor mounts are aged, the fan tends to contact the radiator, which then shatters, dents the hood, and causes cooling issues. Similarly aged motor mounts increase strain on the plastic radiator end tank stubs, which then crack and fail.
     
    I wouldn't touch the headgasket unless doing the above fails to solve the problem. I don't know anything about UK parts suppliers, but here in the states ECS Tuning and Bimmerworld sell complete packages to fix the cooling system. I'd imagine they'd ship to the UK, or know who to put you in contact with.
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from Mr.Dingle in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    Y'all added about 140 pages while I was away damn. Anyway quick update on my e46. I painted all the trim instead of paying the obscene BMW price for shadowline. I've grown to love this color and honestly I'm not sure if I want to paint it white anymore, I might just opt for doing a new clear coat. I'm buying spacers and possibly an M-Tech bumper so I can get rid of the tattered bumper I have now as, buying some BMW matched leather dye to save the front seats. Also, anyone good with e46's or bmws in general recommend any help with P0174 P0171 codes that keep coming. I've replaced the MAF, DISA, intake boot, air filter, and I've had the system smoked to check for leaks to no avail.

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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from bob345 in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    "The only thing beyond Ludicrous which is plaid" 
    Alright guys, I know car enthusiasts don't particularly care for EVs, but how do you feel about the new Tesla Roadster. Watching the livestream right now they are saying they've achieved 0-60 in 1.9s and 0-100 in under 9 seconds. On top of that that they are saying they have reached over 250 mph, on a battery that can go "from LA to San Francisco and back on a single charge (200 wH) or a range of 620 mile range." Personally I'm a huge Tesla fanboy and think if they pull it off it's going to be the most incredible car in years.
     
    In Summary:
    0-60 1.9 s
    0-100 < 4.2s
    250+ mph
    3 Motors
    200 kwh batter
    10,000 nm of torque
     

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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from TVwazhere in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    +200 HP for cool sticker though right
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from PandaCopyRight in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    Perfect way to parallel park if you ask me 
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from AlwaysFSX in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    +200 HP for cool sticker though right
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from terrytek in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    Perfect way to parallel park if you ask me 
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from AlwaysFSX in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    Perfect way to parallel park if you ask me 
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from TVwazhere in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    Perfect way to parallel park if you ask me 
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from bcredeur97 in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    Perfect way to parallel park if you ask me 
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    CJPowell27 got a reaction from FuzzyYellow in Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯   
    This is my new baby. 2004 BMW 325ci. Work in progress, soon to be wrapped in gloss white. Previous owner didn’t take care of it so I’ve put a lot of work in so far. 

     

    With new armrest delete kit from ECS and freshly wrapped trim. Seas are in bad condition, but I ordered some leather dye so that should help. 

    Cleaning the engine bay
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