I added a map to the E3 Registry. Take a look and let me know if you think its a good idea or should be tossed...
http://www.bmwe3registry.com
Dan
http://www.bmwe3registry.com
Dan
Map View in Registry...
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johnl
Well-Known Member
The only issue I see with this is when you have a cluster of cars in one area can you actually "ID" them individually? Beyond that it does give a good perspective on how the accountable examples are spread over the world.
You should be able to zoom in and out like a regular map...
corvair kid
Well-Known Member
Love it!
Given the current concentration, clearly a NorCal E3 meetup is called for.
Not to clutter the site up with too many links, but one resource that might also be of interest is this breakdown of E3 VINs:
http://www.bmw-e3-club.de/e3bmw/fahrgestellnummer.html
It doesn't get too specific, but it gives ranges and explains why, for example, my car (a 4-speed built in 12/72) seemingly has a lower production number than John's (automatic built in 5/72). Considering how many of our cars no longer have the original engines/transmissions, it is also useful in determining how a car was originally configured.
The site has lots of other technical information as well, but it's all in German.
Given the current concentration, clearly a NorCal E3 meetup is called for.
Not to clutter the site up with too many links, but one resource that might also be of interest is this breakdown of E3 VINs:
http://www.bmw-e3-club.de/e3bmw/fahrgestellnummer.html
It doesn't get too specific, but it gives ranges and explains why, for example, my car (a 4-speed built in 12/72) seemingly has a lower production number than John's (automatic built in 5/72). Considering how many of our cars no longer have the original engines/transmissions, it is also useful in determining how a car was originally configured.
The site has lots of other technical information as well, but it's all in German.
Auto and manual E3s have different VIN ranges, one isn't lower than the other.
corvair kid
Well-Known Member
I'm open to expanding the site to include whatever you guys think is relevant. The comment about local guys meeting is kind of what I was hoping for with a map view, its nice to see where people are located.
Is this available for e9's? It's cool.
I considered this a while back but it would be better to create the list from the E9 Registry since it also lists the type of car the owner has. If the database can export a list of users, locations and vehicle description, it would be fairly easy to create a map.
I just entered my info for the E3 registry. Thanks for doing the registry. The map view is cool.
AG
AG
And you may have noticed that in the e9 Registry many owners don't list a name or even an alias, good luck finding them! Seems a bit strange to me.
My plan is, if the owner doesn't want to share any info then they won't end up on the map...
Maocevallos
Member
i like... thanks for the effort
Dan,
Thanks for all the hard work on this. I have not been on this site much just been busy building the E3, work, and other stuff. Anyhow, I will be uploading my info soon as well as sharing all the pics I took from Targa CA. Will have to wait until next year to take the Bav. Hoping to have it finished in a couple months.
Thanks for all the hard work on this. I have not been on this site much just been busy building the E3, work, and other stuff. Anyhow, I will be uploading my info soon as well as sharing all the pics I took from Targa CA. Will have to wait until next year to take the Bav. Hoping to have it finished in a couple months.
I like it, Dan. And yes, there will be certain areas where the markers will be highly concentrated, but then we all know where that will be. Same place as if a map indicated Porsche, Ferrari or '32 Ford Roadsters. Seeing as how I'm a "Middle o' the Country" guy, I might find a nearby kindred spirit.
Nice work.
Jim
Nice work.
Jim