For all those waiting for cars wondering what happens at VPC/VDC.

Jason · 11-13-2005, 03:29 PM

Here's some extra reading material for those anxiously waiting for their cars. Explains what happens when cars are unloaded off the boats to the VPC/VDC.

http://www.e90post.com/vpc/index.asp.htm

kt157 · 11-14-2005, 11:07 PM

nice info

ksfrogman · 11-26-2005, 12:18 PM

I second that motion. Very nice photos and captions.

cypwood · 12-08-2005, 09:29 AM

Very informative ! I got my 330 I 2 weeks ago. It was spotless !

I 'm a slow lerner, so I take the manuals with me . This car cannot be compared to a $33,000 loaded Maxima, Camary etc. This is a special car !

I am glad that I spent the extra $7000. This car blows away every car that I ever owned.

Worth the wait too !
Don

kal-el · 12-08-2005, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Here's some extra reading material for those anxiously waiting for their cars. Explains what happens when cars are unloaded off the boats to the VPC/VDC.

http://www.e90post.com/vpc/index.asp.htm

awesome ! Thanks for the info

mandrimac · 02-15-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Here's some extra reading material for those anxiously waiting for their cars. Explains what happens when cars are unloaded off the boats to the VPC/VDC.

http://www.e90post.com/vpc/index.asp.htm

Awesome post!

KL2DC · 02-28-2006, 11:43 PM

Great writeup on the VPC/VDC process.

If I could add to that...this site has additional pictures (somewhat dated though) of what happens at a VPC (including pictures of the hohmeire wash facility (removing cosmoline) and a more detailed look at how cars are loaded, secured and unloaded from the auto carrier ships and how they are driven to the VPC.

http://www.offworld.com/e46/images.html

mandrimac · 03-01-2006, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Great writeup on the VPC/VDC process.

If I could add to that...this site has additional pictures (somewhat dated though) of what happens at a VPC (including pictures of the hohmeire wash facility (removing cosmoline) and a more detailed look at how cars are loaded, secured and unloaded from the auto carrier ships and how they are driven to the VPC.

http://www.offworld.com/e46/images.html

Good pics KL2DC!

SignHere · 04-25-2006, 02:25 PM

Very Nice access! Even those of us who work in BMW Centers don't usually get to see these sites!

HappyG · 05-20-2006, 02:46 AM

Anyone remember that one video that shows the actual assemble of a vehicle from start to finish...I saw it a couple years ago, but can't seem to find it anymore. It was almost 15mins long from my memory, and showed each step in detail. Any links?
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KL2DC · 05-20-2006, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HappyG

Anyone remember that one video that shows the actual assemble of a vehicle from start to finish...I saw it a couple years ago, but can't seem to find it anymore. It was almost 15mins long from my memory, and showed each step in detail. Any links?

I think you may be looking for this:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...uration%3Along

but its for e46 though, to the best of my knowledge there is no full length e90 manufacturing video yet.

DallasBimmer · 05-20-2006, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HappyG

Anyone remember that one video that shows the actual assemble of a vehicle from start to finish...I saw it a couple years ago, but can't seem to find it anymore. It was almost 15mins long from my memory, and showed each step in detail. Any links?

How about this one? See if it's what you're lookin for.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=38

shakfu · 05-25-2006, 01:46 PM

I think I may have found the East Cost VPC. Couldn't find any posts with info about the NJ one, but I may not have searched that well.

Take a look:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.681...00229,0.005938

The distinctive car carriers used by BMW are visible, but can't really make out the cars. Some of them are shorter than others, so perhaps those are MINIs.

bhootnath · 05-25-2006, 01:59 PM

excellent ! Now I know what my baby has gone through at VDC

11-13-2005, 03:29 PM	#1
Jason Administrator 40680 Rep 21,238 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	For all those waiting for cars wondering what happens at VPC/VDC. Here's some extra reading material for those anxiously waiting for their cars. Explains what happens when cars are unloaded off the boats to the VPC/VDC. http://www.e90post.com/vpc/index.asp.htm
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kt157 Captain 16 Rep 926 Posts Drives: jet black 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BayArea, CA iTrader: (1)	nice info
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ksfrogman Major General 570 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I second that motion. Very nice photos and captions.
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cypwood Private 2 Rep 56 Posts Drives: BMW 330 I 2006 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Very informative ! I got my 330 I 2 weeks ago. It was spotless ! I 'm a slow lerner, so I take the manuals with me . This car cannot be compared to a $33,000 loaded Maxima, Camary etc. This is a special car ! I am glad that I spent the extra $7000. This car blows away every car that I ever owned. Worth the wait too ! Don
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HappyG Major 45 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i / 6SP Join Date: May 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Anyone remember that one video that shows the actual assemble of a vehicle from start to finish...I saw it a couple years ago, but can't seem to find it anymore. It was almost 15mins long from my memory, and showed each step in detail. Any links? ________ 250 GAS GIFT CARDS Last edited by HappyG; 05-17-2011 at 02:06 AM..
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shakfu New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Is this the East Cost VPC? I think I may have found the East Cost VPC. Couldn't find any posts with info about the NJ one, but I may not have searched that well. Take a look: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.681...00229,0.005938 The distinctive car carriers used by BMW are visible, but can't really make out the cars. Some of them are shorter than others, so perhaps those are MINIs.
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bhootnath Private 34 Rep 86 Posts Drives: Tesla MS, BMW 530i, MB GLS450 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA iTrader: (0)	excellent ! Now I know what my baby has gone through at VDC __________________ Current Ride: 1. 2014 BMW 535i Imperial Blue / Ivory White Nappa 2. 2014 Acura MDX Tech package Silver / Gray Previous BMWs: MY 06 BMW 325xi, MY 06 BMW 330i, MY 11 BMW 328i Convertible, MY 13 BMW x3, MY 12 BMW 528i
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