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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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The AZN (Mike) Appreciation Thread

I was hoping we can all chip in and get him a gift or something in return for his strenuous research, coordination, distribution and hard work into all his GB and for the MB W204 community. Not only that he spotted all the late payers on the most recent GB as well. No one is required to participate, but will be be greatly appreciated.

Since the man just got married, a gift card to Target, Bed Bath Beyond, or anything of similar may be ideal. I'm just throwing it out there.

Any other ideas are also welcome.

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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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I'm in. Great guy.
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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ditto...im in.
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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lol. Naw, it's cool. I'm hardly the only one and hopefully won't be the last one to help the 204 community as a whole. I've tossed money around on stupider ideas and experiments (BMW angel eye fogs come to mind lol) Just hope I inspire others to step up and contribute. I can rattle of a list of others who have taken shots and helped the community as much as I have, going back to Derspeed's grille and sidemarkers, FrankW's C63 wheels, VaderSS's quad tips, etc etc. Just keep on modding and sharing and leave the hate to the BMW forums lol

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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 12:47 AM
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"leave the hate to the BMW forums"

hahaha i like that one. this is definitely a crazy forum though, i looked around on other forums for benz, and other cars, but nothing matches up to this one.

thanks mike though for all your contributions ;D
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 01:01 AM
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good job Mike with all the GB and DIY post you started. This forum tops out any other benz forum
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 01:02 AM
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Mike thank you for everything you have done for every1 in the W204 community and hopefully you can stick around for as long as possible to continue contributing to the W204 community!
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 01:54 AM
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good job Mike with all the GB and DIY post you started. This forum tops out any other benz forum
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 03:28 AM
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Excelent Mike!... one of the 1st modders of w204's in here and THE best w204 out there...

I've always said it keep it up man! ... and count me in for anything !
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Devastator187
I was hoping we can all chip in and get him a gift or something in return for his strenuous research, coordination, distribution and hard work into all his GB and for the MB W204 community. Not only that he spotted all the late payers on the most recent GB as well. No one is required to participate, but will be be greatly appreciated.

Since the man just got married, a gift card to Target, Bed Bath Beyond, or anything of similar may be ideal. I'm just throwing it out there.

Any other ideas are also welcome.

I'm in !
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Azn_C300
lol. Naw, it's cool. I'm hardly the only one and hopefully won't be the last one to help the 204 community as a whole. I've tossed money around on stupider ideas and experiments (BMW angel eye fogs come to mind lol) Just hope I inspire others to step up and contribute. I can rattle of a list of others who have taken shots and helped the community as much as I have, going back to Derspeed's grille and sidemarkers, FrankW's C63 wheels, VaderSS's quad tips, etc etc. Just keep on modding and sharing and leave the hate to the BMW forums lol

You can always tell a class act from the way they don't bask in their praise but like to make sure we don't forget the others that have contributed. Mike, you are a great guy...even if the LEDs didn't last so long...lol. Maybe we should get you a "Worlds #1 Modder" trophey...of course it would have to read "MB Worlds #1 Modder"
Seriously though, thanks for all the info from you and all the great guys(and gals) on here!
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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I'm not sure how to receive payments through PayPay, so I'm just going to accept checks unless someone can tell me how to set that up in paypal. I will keep this thread going until next Saturday 06/19/10 and will purchase a $50 gift card to Target, unless Mike request another place. Any donation is greatly appreciated. If all contributions add up to more than $50, I will let you know the total balance.

You can make checks payable to:

Brian Pham

mailing address can be to my work:
Brian Pham
Armanino McKenna LLP
12667 Alcosta Blvd., Ste 500
San Ramon, CA 94583

Thanks everyone!!

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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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lol, no seriously, don't send me anything. I'll get banned for taking personal gain from non-sponsored group buy. haha
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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lol, no seriously, don't send me anything. I'll get banned for taking personal gain from non-sponsored group buy. haha
Are you serious, it's a gift! Wow, strict. Ok, we won't send anything.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 03:11 AM
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How much have u gathered?... so i can send a money order!
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 02:14 AM
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I've been MIA, very busy with work and life. " I wanna be like Mike", lolz. Thanks for the contribute and all of your help.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 03:29 AM
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lol, no seriously, don't send me anything. I'll get banned for taking personal gain from non-sponsored group buy. haha
How about a thank you boba or coffee or meal when I go pick it up
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