Ron Stygar's Z4MC on Ebay

KevinC · 07-04-2015, 01:03 AM

Purchased at estate sale.. is Ron no longer with us?

http://r.ebay.com/J2mjdK

StickMon · 07-04-2015, 01:28 AM

Word is he's not well and in a nursing home.

His FAQ thread is the first thing I read when I got my car and was trying to figure out why the inner headlights never came on.
As I read on I learned about the CDV, and one thing after another.
He was the inspiration behind my ever deciding to take a wrench to my car.

Steeler · 07-04-2015, 07:32 AM

Lots of info on Ron's health over on BFC http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...ght=Ron+stygar
His website http://www.unofficialbmw.com/ronstygar.html is a wealth of information for Zed owners.

I second Stickmon's comment above.

papitosabe · 07-04-2015, 08:04 PM

I noticed 3 toggle switches right above the tire, dsc, and seat heater buttons. What are those?

Patrick Gent · 07-05-2015, 01:22 AM

I am so sorry to hear this--he has been my best source of info since I bought my car 5 years ago. If recovery is possible, I hope he does.

pokeybritches · 07-05-2015, 01:28 AM

Hate to hear that. He's welcome to ride in any of my cars at any time. He's a huge forum contributor.

thekurgan · 07-06-2015, 08:54 PM

This is sad news. I think I read and printed nearly every post he made.

Finnegan · 07-07-2015, 12:44 AM

Damn. Such a loss for the community. As with others, Ron helped me a lot with his extensive knowledge. Nothing I hate or despise more than dementia. Lost my mom to it one year ago. Such a brutal and unfair disease.

dekaliber · 07-07-2015, 01:18 AM

Really sad to hear this. The community owes a lot to Ron's contributions and this a tremendous loss.

NickyC · 07-07-2015, 01:58 AM

The car looks sad.

Awful news, best wishes to Ron and his family.

inTgr8r · 07-07-2015, 06:38 AM

As all of you have stated, Ron was definitely the go to guy for any questions on our cars.
I spent hours & hours going through Ron's posts when I had my first M roady.
I went through this same thing with my Dad; it's unbelievable hard to lose a person in mind and have them still there physically.

thekurgan · 07-07-2015, 07:41 AM

Perhaps we can get a more permanent remembrance on facebook or some other site, maybe some infamous links. Who knows how long his unofficial site will stay up.

Daemonblitz · 07-07-2015, 10:20 AM

Truly very sad to hear, I wish him all the best.

RobMCoupe · 07-07-2015, 10:41 AM

I had an opportunity to meet Ron at 2008 HC. Very nice person in every way. Ron provided the inspiration for me to work on my own car. The very famous word Ron said to me was "Don't worry about breaking things when you work on your car. You can always buy new parts."

I will miss him and his knowledge of BMW.

Steeler · 07-07-2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RobMCoupe

I had an opportunity to meet Ron at 2008 HC. Very nice person in every way. Ron provided the inspiration for me to work on my own car. The very famous word Ron said to me was "Don't worry about breaking things when you work on your car. You can always buy new parts."

I will miss him and his knowledge of BMW.

Great montra there.
It was built by men/women it can be repaired by same.

pokeybritches · 07-07-2015, 12:24 PM

Agreed. Although some of us tend to break more parts than others

R0ME0 · 07-07-2015, 12:34 PM

Ditto. Sad day...Ron was a huge inspiration and all my reading material when learning about the Z.

Don L · 07-07-2015, 05:10 PM

So sad to hear of Rons condition. I remember all of the excitement we felt, as the lucky ones, that were able to get the first allocations of the Z4 coupes. Reading and watching, Ron taking apart the first one, modifying her to his liking. It made the wait,for the delivery of mine, a little easier. I still have mine, nearing 70k, still looks like new.
Appreciate what you have! You never know....

Don

KevinM · 07-07-2015, 10:38 PM

I'm also very sorry to hear this. I've certainly enjoyed Ron's posts through the years.

Ron, here's to you.

Beedub · 07-08-2015, 01:28 AM

REALLY sad reading this.... since i got my z4mr overtime i search HIS posts and detailed pics would come up with his immaculate white car, you can literally feel how much he loved that car, to have had to sold it ( if he's aware) must have literally killed his soul... LIFE is incredibly cruel..... i don't know if usa nursing homes are like those here in the UK but i can say one thing its a sad place to end up.

Why don't we all club together and send this guy something that may make him smile?? it will cost us like 5 bucks each?? he genuinely deserves it... Very sad day to read this post.

Jumbosock · 07-08-2015, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papitosabe

I noticed 3 toggle switches right above the tire, dsc, and seat heater buttons. What are those?

The ad states what they are for. Camera, Valentine1, temp sensor toggle.

Vanne · 07-08-2015, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

REALLY sad reading this.... since i got my z4mr overtime i search HIS posts and detailed pics would come up with his immaculate white car, you can literally feel how much he loved that car, to have had to sold it ( if he's aware) must have literally killed his soul... LIFE is incredibly cruel..... i don't know if usa nursing homes are like those here in the UK but i can say one thing its a sad place to end up.

Why don't we all club together and send this guy something that may make him smile?? it will cost us like 5 bucks each?? he genuinely deserves it... Very sad day to read this post.

Bee mate, count me in. ☺

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Steeler Colonel 2429 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	Lots of info on Ron's health over on BFC http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...ght=Ron+stygar His website http://www.unofficialbmw.com/ronstygar.html is a wealth of information for Zed owners. I second Stickmon's comment above. __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX
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Patrick Gent Private 11 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fort Lauderdale iTrader: (0)	I am so sorry to hear this--he has been my best source of info since I bought my car 5 years ago. If recovery is possible, I hope he does.
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pokeybritches Colonel 479 Rep 2,782 Posts Drives: ESS/G-Power Z4M, VF Z4, 996tt Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M [10.00] 2006 BMW Z4M [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i [9.00]	Hate to hear that. He's welcome to ride in any of my cars at any time. He's a huge forum contributor. __________________ VF Engineering Z4 3.0i, ESS Z4M, G-Power Z4M, 996 Turbo
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thekurgan Bad Lieutenant 232 Rep 3,517 Posts Drives: E90M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	This is sad news. I think I read and printed nearly every post he made. __________________ 02 E39M5 \| TiAg/Schwartz \| Tubi Rumore \| Ultimate Ti Pedals \| E60 SSK \| Jim Blanton 3.45 40/100% \| Coby Alcantara \| StrongStrut STB
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Finnegan Dog Listener 701 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Damn. Such a loss for the community. As with others, Ron helped me a lot with his extensive knowledge. Nothing I hate or despise more than dementia. Lost my mom to it one year ago. Such a brutal and unfair disease.
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dekaliber Major 75 Rep 1,143 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC, '11 JCW, '18 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Really sad to hear this. The community owes a lot to Ron's contributions and this a tremendous loss.
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NickyC Lieutenant General 17474 Rep 10,662 Posts Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jacked out of my mind iTrader: (23)	The car looks sad. Awful news, best wishes to Ron and his family.
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2429 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	As all of you have stated, Ron was definitely the go to guy for any questions on our cars. I spent hours & hours going through Ron's posts when I had my first M roady. I went through this same thing with my Dad; it's unbelievable hard to lose a person in mind and have them still there physically. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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thekurgan Bad Lieutenant 232 Rep 3,517 Posts Drives: E90M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Perhaps we can get a more permanent remembrance on facebook or some other site, maybe some infamous links. Who knows how long his unofficial site will stay up. __________________ 02 E39M5 \| TiAg/Schwartz \| Tubi Rumore \| Ultimate Ti Pedals \| E60 SSK \| Jim Blanton 3.45 40/100% \| Coby Alcantara \| StrongStrut STB
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Daemonblitz Commander 221 Rep 850 Posts Drives: Z4MC/M5/640iX/M1000RR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Aurora, ON, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW M5 [9.50] 2006 Z4M Coupe [8.77] 2010 BMW S1000RR [10.00]	Truly very sad to hear, I wish him all the best.
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07-07-2015, 10:41 AM	#14
RobMCoupe Captain 60 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	I had an opportunity to meet Ron at 2008 HC. Very nice person in every way. Ron provided the inspiration for me to work on my own car. The very famous word Ron said to me was "Don't worry about breaking things when you work on your car. You can always buy new parts." I will miss him and his knowledge of BMW.
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Don L New Member 3 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minneapolis Mn iTrader: (0)	So sad to hear of Rons condition. I remember all of the excitement we felt, as the lucky ones, that were able to get the first allocations of the Z4 coupes. Reading and watching, Ron taking apart the first one, modifying her to his liking. It made the wait,for the delivery of mine, a little easier. I still have mine, nearing 70k, still looks like new. Appreciate what you have! You never know.... Don
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Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,328 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	REALLY sad reading this.... since i got my z4mr overtime i search HIS posts and detailed pics would come up with his immaculate white car, you can literally feel how much he loved that car, to have had to sold it ( if he's aware) must have literally killed his soul... LIFE is incredibly cruel..... i don't know if usa nursing homes are like those here in the UK but i can say one thing its a sad place to end up. Why don't we all club together and send this guy something that may make him smile?? it will cost us like 5 bucks each?? he genuinely deserves it... Very sad day to read this post. __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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