Tedfest 2006.

Ted in T.O. · Post by **Ted in T.O.** » Jun 28, 2006 8:40 PM

Well it's a go for Tedfest as you folks already know here in T.O.The date is Saturday July 22nd at Parkview BMW in Toronto from 10am till 3pm.From there we will head back to my place for a BBQ.Food will be at the event along with an ice cream truck as well.There are quite a few hotels near my place of which most of them are under $120.00 Canadian dollars with continental breakfasts included and pools.The BMW event that was to be held the day after on Sunday will not happen due to unknown reasons.So if you plan to come up then you will be comming for Tedfest and the BBQ on Saturday.Let me know a week in advance of the show so i can book a hotel room for those of you that are planning to come up.My house is 1 hour from the boarder crossing at Buffalo.Here is my address for those that wish to Mapquest time and distance.
1837 Medallion Court
Mississauga,Ontario
L5J-2L6
Parkview BMW is 35 minutes from my house just to let you know.If there are any questions you wish to ask please post here or PM me and i will respond as soon as i can.Hope to see some of my friends from the US and other parts of Canada. Cheers Ted in T.O.

graphite · Post by **graphite** » Jun 28, 2006 9:08 PM

I'm 85-90% in! Will want to try to get a roomie for Saturday night and maybe friday, but I might be doing some of the drive late friday night so I may just sleep in my car.

517 miles. google says 9 hours I say 7.5-8. Gonna hit niagra on sunday if nothing else is going on.

Post by **Jeremy** » Jun 28, 2006 9:44 PM

graphite wrote:I'm 85-90% in! Will want to try to get a roomie for Saturday night and maybe friday, but I might be doing some of the drive late friday night so I may just sleep in my car.

517 miles. google says 9 hours I say 7.5-8. Gonna hit niagra on sunday if nothing else is going on.

Don't count on it. Updstate NY may be rural, but they love a good speed trap, and there are plenty of places for them to hide. Anything 15 mph or more over the posted limit is pushing your luck. I have good luck setting the cruise at 78, 80 indicated (or just following fast traffic, but there isn't much, see my previous sentence for why).

Also, watch the section approaching the border when you're going by the power plants and the speed limit drops to 45. I got pinched there once doing 72.

I'll be leaving Friday around noon/ early afternoon, anybody else traveling at the same time?

Jeremy

dworthy · Post by **dworthy** » Jun 28, 2006 9:54 PM

Well just 475 miles for me, or about 7.5hrs.

Hummm, wife leaves on the 21st to go home for a month, could just make this work...

graphite · Post by **graphite** » Jun 28, 2006 10:08 PM

Jeremy whats your planned path? I'll be leaving from stow, ma taking I-90. I could be talked into leaving at a time to meet up with you somewhere and drive out with you. Let me know.

KillerPM · Post by **KillerPM** » Jun 29, 2006 12:17 AM

see you there

Eddie in TO · Post by **Eddie in TO** » Jun 29, 2006 2:16 PM

Whoohooooo....I'll be there for the morning Buddy!!!

I tried to get out of that family wedding I told you about....no chance. We'll just have to continue it on Sunday..

Post by **Jeremy** » Jun 29, 2006 6:24 PM

graphite wrote:Jeremy whats your planned path? I'll be leaving from stow, ma taking I-90. I could be talked into leaving at a time to meet up with you somewhere and drive out with you. Let me know.

I -90 West all the way through New York. I'll cross at Lewiston and then take the QEW to Ted's place. Only stops are for food, waste management, and duty free Canadian beer. Should take me about 8 or 9 hours from Springfield.

Jeremy

graphite · Post by **graphite** » Jun 29, 2006 6:32 PM

Let me know what time you plan on leaving. I'm leaving from about 1-1.5 hours east of you. Depending on what time you leave I may try to meet up with you. Otherwise I'm sure I'll catch up to you on the way

Ted in T.O. · Post by **Ted in T.O.** » Jul 12, 2006 8:24 PM

Bump for a good time,alot of food and refreshments.So far it's Jeremy,Andy and Graphite from the the US coming up on Friday.Any more?

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Jul 13, 2006 9:24 PM

Post by **Jeremy** » Jul 14, 2006 7:02 PM

Just FYI to anybody considering going. You do NOT need a passport to cross the border. However, your social security card available in the car is a definite "must have". Social Security card will prove citizenship, driver's license with photo will prove ID. Both of these are sometimes asked of people crossing the border. This usually goes for every occupant of the car if they do ask. I've only been asked for this once, it was no biggie because I had what they were looking for. A passort works as well but isn't required, so don't sweat it if you don't have one.

They aren't requiring passports for Canada-US border crossings until January 1, 2008.

More information here

Jeremy

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Jul 15, 2006 2:31 AM

KillerPM · Post by **KillerPM** » Jul 15, 2006 8:44 PM

oooo... im anxious in anticipation.

Bringing the E3 and the E28.

The E3 is nicer then the E28, but thats what I get for using the E28 as a daily driver.

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Jul 16, 2006 12:43 PM

Beau and I are coming from Ohio for sure. Andrew with his e34 TCD S3 is threatening to go as well.
Todd

KillerPM · Post by **KillerPM** » Jul 17, 2006 1:06 AM

T_C_D wrote:Beau and I are coming from Ohio for sure. Andrew with his e34 TCD S3 is threatening to go as well.
Todd

Hey man, come and find me.

I want to meet you. I dont think I did at 5er Fest. I will *most likely* be wearing a ferrari hat. A bright red one. See you there.

Wiseguy · Post by **Wiseguy** » Jul 17, 2006 3:44 AM

I am very close to possibly being able to make this.... very close.

Tammer in Philly · Post by **Tammer in Philly** » Jul 17, 2006 10:28 AM

I was hoping to make it to TedFest, but it's officially a "no" now ... I'm going to accompany my sister for 5 days of her 3-week, tour-the-lower-48 drive out west (she's moving from NYC to Washington state).

In fact I'm spending all my free time this week getting her car ready for the trip:

Fixed:
RTABs, rear camber control arm, RSMs (thanks Wiseguy)
Parking brake
Seat belt latch
Windows (two weren't traveling full distance)
New tires and alignment

To Do:
Guibo/trans mounts
Radiator/t-stat/coolant flush
Oil/filter
Air filter
Brakes/fluid flush (not 100% needed, but I have the parts)
Cabin microfilter
Reassemble door panels and back seat

And it's going to be close to 100F here all week (that's 37.8C for you Northerners). So have a great 'Fest, take bunches of pics, and I'll pretend I was there after. :-)

-tammer

Post by **Jeremy** » Jul 17, 2006 12:00 PM

I managed to con my way into gettting Friday completely off! Means I have to work 10s all week, but oh well.

Anybody want to meet up on 90 at one of the rest areas? What time and where?

Jeremy

FastFiver · Post by **FastFiver** » Jul 17, 2006 5:01 PM

I will be bringing my freshly-painted style 32's with me, as well as some other parts and things, so there may be a swap meet of sorts!

Ted in T.O. · Post by **Ted in T.O.** » Jul 17, 2006 6:00 PM

Wow. We have 5 e28's coming from the US.I like it.I have 32 cars confirmed for the show that i know of and more from other friends of Eddie's and Mike Whitman.A will be revealing his BB Shiftless Garage Queen to us.If you know A he always has an E28 entered in the Best Beater award at 5er Fest. Any more coming that i don't know about yet?Hey Wiseguy.You bringing that 365mm Mtek 2 steering wheel for me?

Matt.Can you please bring your camera because we need a rooftop shot from the 4th floor of the parking garage.There is a motel (Hilton Garden inn) 5 minutes from me that i've booked 2 people into at $98.00 Canadian per night which is a great deal.It even has a pool.I have designated drivers all lined up for Saturday night as well to take the locals home.And noJeremy;Suzy will not drive you back to MA. Initial weather forcast for Saturday is 72F and sunny.

Beers on ice already!

Ted in T.O.

http://www.weathernetwork.com/weather/c ... ON0696.htm

www.torontooakville.gardeninn.com
Venue
http://www.parkviewbmw.com/dcm2/home.html

Ted in T.O. · Post by **Ted in T.O.** » Jul 17, 2006 7:02 PM

PM sent Ty.

Wiseguy · Post by **Wiseguy** » Jul 18, 2006 6:44 AM

72 and Sunny? I might have to go just for that. It's been Sunny here alright.. Sunny and 100+

Ted in T.O. · Post by **Ted in T.O.** » Jul 18, 2006 7:18 AM

Now it's sunny and 88F Friday and Saturday.

Wiseguy · Post by **Wiseguy** » Jul 18, 2006 7:56 AM

Ted in T.O. wrote:Now it's sunny and 88F Friday and Saturday.

Today in the NY City area:

Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny High
102° F

Lee in Ottawa · Post by **Lee in Ottawa** » Jul 21, 2006 9:04 AM

Hey Ted I just found out about this, do you mind if I come along. Sorry for the late norice.

Post by **Jeremy** » Jul 21, 2006 11:41 AM

Leaving from Southington, CT right NOW. Hopefully I'll see a friendly face or two on the way.

Wrangler passed emissions this morning with 200k miles, 30k mile worn out spark plugs, and oil nearing its change interval. Woot!

Lee, AFAIK, all are invited to the meet at the BMW dealer tomorrow. Hope to see you there!!

Jeremy

graphite · Post by **graphite** » Jul 21, 2006 12:48 PM

Off I go!

KillerPM · Post by **KillerPM** » Jul 23, 2006 2:54 PM

Photos from TedFest 2006 can be found here:

Link To The Photos

graphite · Post by **graphite** » Jul 24, 2006 10:01 PM

<a href="http://www.graphiteindustries.com/galle ... index.html" TARGET=new>My Pictures</a>

MyE28.com

MyE28.com

Tedfest 2006.

Tedfest 2006.