THE VINTAGE (9th annual) , May 25-26 2012, NC

Brian in TN · Post by **Brian in TN** » May 27, 2012 10:18 AM

alijonny wrote:
oldskool wrote:After mimosas out on the veranda, we're going to run the horses. Staff is short today and we're running late to the show. First stop will be the "Moosehead" tent for some cookies. I have the munchies for some reason.

I would say you sister in law is a quite a fetching young lady...I hope I don't get banned from seeing her again after tonight.... Seriously though, she's quite the number.

Giggidy giggidy!

slammin_e28 · Post by **slammin_e28** » May 27, 2012 10:31 AM

It was great seeing everyone, and meeting a few new people! I'll be back next year, but for now, I must drive half way back to W.S. to replace the e28s water pump on the side of Highway 40 in Gretna, Va....provided the car is still where I left it last night.

I even brought a spare fuel pump, knowing it was on it's last leg.....but the water pump as like, "Fuck youuu."

Retro Rust · Post by **Retro Rust** » May 27, 2012 11:53 AM

It was good to see everyone and meet some new folks. I was pretty out of it the whole time, not feeling well. Oh well, next event I'll be in better shape.

skip535i · Post by **skip535i** » May 27, 2012 12:35 PM

I survived 2012 vintage. Was Oldskool there

Patrick McHugh · Post by **Patrick McHugh** » May 27, 2012 2:04 PM

It was a wild ride, i'm back in one piece, as usual it was a total blast! Anybody have my cooler? White with a blue lid

NVfive33i · Post by **NVfive33i** » May 27, 2012 2:38 PM

Very nice turn around after a 11 hour drive , it was nice to see very hot e28s specially that euro s54 .

John in VA · Post by **John in VA** » May 27, 2012 5:27 PM

Blue Shadow & I made it home to NoVA. Ran into a pair of 2002s near Lynchburg & Charlottesville, but no E28s.
Had a great time, as usual. Good to see the gang and their wonderful cars.

Jay in VA · Post by **Jay in VA** » May 27, 2012 6:35 PM

yes, hats off to the event planners. It was good to see some of my e28 friends and the crazy Canadians again. The beer garden was awesome but I got it a little bad trying to empty glasses for people. Plus I found my next e28 there. Fido is gonna hook an ol'e28 junkie up. It really is a sickness, I had to run out and buy an e32 735iL today just to say I officially own a BMW again and tinker on another m30b35. Lol

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » May 27, 2012 6:55 PM

I had an incredible time. Will post my photo essay later in the week after I get home.

RoyW · Post by **RoyW** » May 27, 2012 7:35 PM

Phew... man I'm tired!! Rolled in to my driveway about 5 PM... 12 hours door-to-door, including 4 gas, bathroom, food, and run-around-the-car-3-times-to loosen-up-the-knees stops

As usual, had a great time at Vintage and enjoyed seeing the old gang and meeting a bunch of new folks. I loved Sia's 525 with the S54, Mike's B9, and about another 50 or so (of the nearly 300) of exceptional vintage BMWs that were there. It was enthusiast overload for sure! And, the e28er were well represented in both numbers and quality of rides

Well organized (thanks Scott), beautiful weather, fun at the drags and rally, and a lot of cool cars and people to see, meet, and get to know.... what a way to spend a couple days

Hope to see many of you a PVGP, TedFest, and/or O'fest

-RoyW

L_N_Love · Post by **L_N_Love** » May 27, 2012 8:33 PM

I just got home and settled in at 8:20. I drove the 1st leg of RTT with the guys to Tazewell, VA for a BBQ lunch. Due to a goofy mistake (my fault), Myself, Adrian with Cousin Billy in Billy's car, and Cactus in his Z4 M Coupe missed a fork off of the group on the interstate. They went right and we went left. I almost hit a girl trying to get over. It was too late. There was no way to get back so Adrian just kept going on the incorrect interstate until we could get to an exit that would allow us to cross over and meet up with the group again. We caught them. I went faster than I ever have for 30-40 minutes trying to keep up.

The mountain twisties were awesome. It was a long ride back to Richmond. I drove 500 miles today.

It was great to see everyone again!

Mab1957 · Post by **Mab1957** » May 28, 2012 1:22 PM

I had a great time at The Vintage Thursday through Saturday. We returned yesterday after a visit to the old Shell station.

We returned via Route 29 through Lynchburg, VA and Charlottesville but didn't see any others along the way. I look forward to TedFest or PVGP. Dee & Brett and others there are hosting Sharks in the Park for this year's theme and invited all to attend.

Good & Tight · Post by **Good & Tight** » May 28, 2012 8:04 PM

Hats off to Scott and everyone else involved in making this happen. Here's a few pics. I had a great time Thanks..!!! Looking forward to next year.

Brian in TN · Post by **Brian in TN** » May 28, 2012 8:58 PM

Whats the story with this car?

Cactus · Post by **Cactus** » May 28, 2012 9:29 PM

Well, it says good & tight on it and it's got a b34 block with an m90 head, and I think I remember the phrase 22psi thrown around. Also I saw a kkk turbo and an open dump.

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » May 28, 2012 11:01 PM

I'm home safe. I can't begin to describe the phenomenal memories that I created this weekend, both with the people and the images captured through the lens. I'm importing the pictures as we speak so there may be a preview of a few later tonight, but no promises.

I'll also do a full write up with my photos similar to what I did for 5erFest last year...

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » May 28, 2012 11:09 PM

A few preview pics- mostly unedited and these represent a nearly random sample...

^^^ Are we blocking out the face of our mystery man or can I just throw 'em all up?

Mab1957 · Post by **Mab1957** » May 29, 2012 8:58 AM

Throw 'em all up

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » May 29, 2012 12:46 PM

Well a few pictures are done. I took the drag strip photos and put most of them in their own album with very few deletes. PM me and I'll send you a large version of a file(s) if you would like. The whole album is here:

http://www.rmiddendorf.com/VirtualTour/ ... index.html

This is one of my favorite images from the drag strip.

Athena, Andrew and his wife's E9 CSI, raced with a bad alternator...

Gary Beck ran his ///M5 more times than I could count...

And yes, someone raced a Sprinter...

The main album will be edited and reduced down for redundancy and will only have very few of these drag strip images.

skip535i · Post by **skip535i** » May 29, 2012 2:09 PM

Rodney.....we need moar pics!! (j/k, I know you're working on it)

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » May 29, 2012 11:10 PM

skip535i wrote:Rodney.....we need moar pics!! (j/k, I know you're working on it)

The first round of sorting has occurred. Stay tuned tomorrow for more images... I'm down to about 500 out of 1200 shot and the HDRs are processed.

shagrath · Post by **shagrath** » May 30, 2012 7:54 AM

Excellent even after a year of not making it! Had hellafun times with Pat, Skip, Brian and Christy (though Friday was a bit carried away to the point where we forgot to register). Lindsey Saturday morning wasn't doing to hot. Nonetheless, a fun event seeing good people and awesome cars!

Jay, I am glad you came buddy. See you at FestivaMadness.

Chimi-Changa · Post by **Chimi-Changa** » May 30, 2012 11:25 AM

All I can say is WOW

This was such a great weekend, the place, people, cars, weather, and free Spaten!!

What an experience- made it home safe to MA ( 13 hours), ran with a couple of cars through VA, and some 2002's on RT 220 going up to 81.

Nice meeting Bill ( from FL in Alpine white), Greg ( at Shaffner), Alfred ( aka Fido), Skip, and Dr. Moosehead himself in parking lot.

Found myE28.com stickers on the hood of another Alpine white car a few down from mine on main street Sat. (grabbed a few- thank you) Now just have to figure out how to post pictures on this board ....flicker?
Jamie

Brian in TN · Post by **Brian in TN** » May 30, 2012 11:35 AM

Chimi-Changa wrote: Now just have to figure out how to post pictures on this board ....flicker?

Jamie

Go here. Very easy to do.

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=22763

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » May 30, 2012 2:57 PM

My photo and story thread is here:

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?p=1026478#1026478

cory58 · Post by **cory58** » May 31, 2012 5:37 PM

Been lurking here for a while, dreaming of an E28 to add to my Bimmer fleet. Unfortunately, that won't happen until I get/build a bigger garage.

Went to the Sat show at The Vintage for the first time. What an awesome display of sweet E28s. Thanks to all who brought their cars and answered questions.

Cory McLeod

Greg E34 · Post by **Greg E34** » May 31, 2012 7:37 PM

Well, we made it home today. Took the scenic route.

When driving an $800 E36 convertible on a 1700+ mile trip, you never know, but this one got us there and back without a hitch!

TSMacNeil · Post by **TSMacNeil** » Jun 01, 2012 2:00 AM

Greg E34 wrote:Well, we made it home today. Took the scenic route.

When driving an $800 E36 convertible on a 1700+ mile trip, you never know, but this one got us there and back without a hitch!

Killin' me, Greg. $800...?
nicely done.

bbaxter · Post by **bbaxter** » Jun 01, 2012 7:35 AM

Greg, Are you kidding me ! You cheap scape ! It was nice to meet you. Next year we will both be sporting s50's with 6 speeds and 3.46 rear ends.

Greg E34 · Post by **Greg E34** » Jun 01, 2012 8:03 AM

The cheapest.

MyE28.com

MyE28.com

THE VINTAGE (9th annual) , May 25-26 2012, NC

800.00 !!!