Rolling The Twisties 2014- August 15 - Check your Inboxes

[dsmith]

I don't think a detour to Columbus is in the cards since we'll be crossing back into Ontario at Detroit.

Let me know your route to Detroit and maybe we can meet (I would guess Indy/Ft Wayne/Toledo or Indy/Dayton/Toledo). If you are coming through Toledo, your stop is mandatory!

Drive hard, drive safe.

[1st 5er]

Two prep days.

[Mark in Toronto]

^^^flushing all fluids this am........

[djazz]

I was hoping things would improve but I must concede to the situation.

I have E36/family/E39/family issues that cannot be avoided. The cars could be worked around but the family stuff is unavoidable and may reach forward to TexFest too.

Be safe. Have fun. And take lots of pics.

[adrian in florida]

My baby gots some new shoes which are Primo., the AC actually works, the high speed harmonic vibration is gone since replacing the front wheel bearings.. Its all good thus far. See you guys in about 1300 miles.

[Mark in Toronto]

........or 1,800 km and the Big Guy has the H5S dialled in.

[jayjaya29]

Car is loaded. Just need to wake up in the morning, have a quick bite and I'm off.

[funfunfer]

Refurbished the A/C system. Now like a meat locker. Noticed I had an expired inspection sticker. Take care of that tomorrow. No sense in giving the LEOs and excuse to "chat."

[1st 5er]

I'm gettin' close.

Old Smokey is ready for the trip.
What night we doing the "dinner on the grounds"?

[funfunfer]

Just back from shopping. St. Arnold, Southern Star, and Cervesa Model breweries provided the liquids. H E BUTTS prepared the chips, guac, pico, and ranchera. Ready to hit the back roads in the morning.

[1st 5er]

0900...

[Mark in Toronto]

We just arrived at the hotel in Marion, Illinois.

It was a 1,300 km day, on to El Dorado Arkansas tomorrow.

[funfunfer]

You guys win the Iron Butt trophy. Half day for you tomorrow. See you in El Dorado.

[Mark in Toronto]

Eureka Springs rocks!

[rmiddendorf]

Eureka Springs rocks!

That's pretty cool. Sorry I can't be there but have a blast for me!

[1st 5er]

Things are rollin'.

[geordi]

I'll definitely return for RTT next year to experience the full monty. I could only stop in for one night; it has been a busy few weeks at work. Thanks to all for the good times and hospitality. The Canadian crew were awesome and provided a delicious meal Wed night (I believe Adrian was in on it too!). btw… Mark in To is a teddy bear Good to see some of the Lone Star bubbas again as I'll miss Texfest

The BW hotel in Eureka Springs were great hosts and they went overboard to make me feel welcome in my short stay. I saw some exceptional e28s… very cool cars and owners. I appreciate you guys walking me through your rides.

Safe travels home everyone and if anyone is passing near my way, give me a shout.
geo

[1st 5er]

If you missed it...

[Mark in Toronto]

"Twisties? Where are the Twisties?"



"Who the F#*!#*k is responsible for organizing the routes for this driving event?"

[geordi]

"Who the F#*!#*k is responsible for organizing the routes for this driving event?"

We must be in Kansas Toto… Where are those ruby slippers when you need them???

[1st 5er]

One of our casual drives through the Ozarks.
Check out the bridge at the end...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkJemxXZXOw

[Mark in Toronto]

One of our casual drives through the Ozarks.
Check out the bridge at the end...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkJemxXZXOw

Good video clip Shermo! There's more to come.

And, Old Smokey made it to his new home in Canada. Pics forthcoming.

[KillerPM]

One of our casual drives through the Ozarks.
Check out the bridge at the end...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkJemxXZXOw

Good video clip Shermo! There's more to come.

And, Old Smokey made it to his new home in Canada. Pics forthcoming.

I am pretty sure we all made it back safely.. We lost Sia on the way home... I know Mario made it...

It was an awesome time. Its going to take a few days for me to recover from this one. The drive from AR to Indiana just kicked the crap out of me (and I am sure Mark as well).

[funfunfer]

Glad to hear all went well.
I was home at about 12:30 after a stop in Tulsa where I found Jeff Goman repairing the same SLS line in his '91 M5 . Turns out that the warnings about increased noise when replacing the BMW dampened Hose with high pressure hydraulic Hose are true. Left Tulsa at 5:00 PM.


No AC , but running off the interstates with the iPod cranking blues and 70's guitar rock made the trip tolerable

[adrian in florida]

Billy and I made it back to pensacola on saturday after touring the mississippi delta. We had a great time. It was good seeing everyone. What a great driving area. The AC in the hartge worked !! Another rtt in the books. The food was good also. I did break a pair of glasses when my chair broke. I also drank lots of good beer. I had a great time thanks to all who put in time effort and energy.