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That was a great weekend Sherman! Thank you for putting on a fabulous event. And a big thanks to all those who helped behind the scenes.
Ramona and I appreciated the Texas hospitality and welcome. We have already penciled next year's event on the calendar!
The Saturday morning drive was most certainly unexpected... a rock'n & roll'n wake up call! I'll make sure to down more coffee next time
Not to let the weekend end at Leakey... we joined the Nebraska gang on I-35 for a high speed run north. LJ, your E28 is an awesome ride. Thanks for letting me wind it out. Ramona was all smiles at Blackwell... her M recorded 124mph. You guys spoiled her... but at least I now have an idea for her Christmas present... Valentine or Passport? Dunno, which one?
Thanks again to all,
geo
Ramona and I appreciated the Texas hospitality and welcome. We have already penciled next year's event on the calendar!
The Saturday morning drive was most certainly unexpected... a rock'n & roll'n wake up call! I'll make sure to down more coffee next time
Not to let the weekend end at Leakey... we joined the Nebraska gang on I-35 for a high speed run north. LJ, your E28 is an awesome ride. Thanks for letting me wind it out. Ramona was all smiles at Blackwell... her M recorded 124mph. You guys spoiled her... but at least I now have an idea for her Christmas present... Valentine or Passport? Dunno, which one?
Thanks again to all,
geo
Could not agree more. My GPS reported 123 trying to keep up with LJ right after lunch Saturday. That is one hell of a car. I took a ride in it upon our return to Leakey and was quite blown away.geordi wrote:That was a great weekend Sherman! Thank you for putting on a fabulous event. And a big thanks to all those who helped behind the scenes.
Ramona and I appreciated the Texas hospitality and welcome. We have already penciled next year's event on the calendar!
Not to let the weekend end at Leakey... we joined the Nebraska gang on I-35 for a high speed run north. LJ, your E28 is an awesome ride. Thanks for letting me wind it out. Ramona was all smiles at Blackwell... her M recorded 124mph. You guys spoiled her... but at least I now have an idea for her Christmas present... Valentine or Passport? Dunno, which one?
Thanks again to all,
geo
As someone who has had an intimate relationship with RADAR as it applies to verifying the speed of motor vehicles, I'd use nothing but a Valentine. Everything else is substandard in my opinion.
Thanks again for your hospitality George!
https://plus.google.com/photos/10444051 ... 9nrgMvilQE
My pictures from last weekend. I am working on the video.
My pictures from last weekend. I am working on the video.
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Thanks for letting me cruise the touring! Damn that thing is awesome!Greg E34 wrote:I learned long ago to keep an eye on the guy behind you more than the guy in front of you during a group drive. Never leave a man behind!trmcatee wrote:^^ Greg, thanks for waiting up for me on the cruise, it was nice that someone stuck around, haha. Nice to meet you!
Very good to meet you to Troy!
Thanks LJ. That's high praise. Really enjoyed the ride in the cow tipper. That is an incredible car!Nebraska_e28 wrote:Thanks for letting me cruise the touring! Damn that thing is awesome!Greg E34 wrote:I learned long ago to keep an eye on the guy behind you more than the guy in front of you during a group drive. Never leave a man behind!trmcatee wrote:^^ Greg, thanks for waiting up for me on the cruise, it was nice that someone stuck around, haha. Nice to meet you!
Very good to meet you to Troy!
Awesome photos. Thanks for sharing!!Pavel wrote:https://plus.google.com/photos/10444051 ... 9nrgMvilQE
My pictures from last weekend. I am working on the video.
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Hey Adam, on the trip home I turned on the GPS and did 4500 RPM in 5th. It was at 93MPH 5000RPM was 101
dland wrote:Awesome photos. Thanks for sharing!!Pavel wrote:https://plus.google.com/photos/10444051 ... 9nrgMvilQE
My pictures from last weekend. I am working on the video.
Here is the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7FJ-sGKgwM
dland wrote:Even better than the photos! Although, it would be great to also watch at actual speed. Really was hoping to go this year, but will definitely be there next.
Thanks Pavel.
For actual speed...
1st 5er wrote:Adam... pay attention at 1:25.
After the near deer miss at 1:25, skip to 6:00 + for more interesting footage, errr... mileage.
davintosh wrote:It looked like there were some serious extra-legal speeds going on that weekend. I would never take part in such activities.
Safety was always paramount for myself and my co-driver.
davintosh wrote: Looks like I missed some fun, but I knew that. Thanks for sharing the pics & video guys. Nothing like being there, but it helps the hurt. A little.
It took me a few tries to get there and it was definitely worth it. My only complaint is that I didn't have enough time there and the only cure is to keep going back. Every conversation and every curve in the road made this event great.
Had a fantastic weekend, and another big thank you to Sherman and Pavel for the organization! Also big thanks to Sherman, Pavel, Clinton, and Luis for helping solve a few issues in many aspects of getting the M5 ready.
Totally rebuilt the heater core box and A/C box the week before Tex Fest, so if any of y'all need assistance or have questions I would be more than happy to help!
Had an absolute blast! Having only had the M5 a few months, I didn't know how far I could push her, but I do think she could have taken more! Was able to get up to 133mph on a stretch on the way home, that's the fastest I have ever gone!!! And what's funny, my son was just calmly reading his book, totally unaware. Amazing how well they handle!
Where is the law that we could buy a DPS speed license for our car every year, so no worries of tickets?!
As I posted on facebook, "Trip from Lubbock to Leakey, and all the insane-in-the-membrane driving I had with the Three Sisters, and back to Lubbock, spent $245 on gas."
Look forward to next year!!! Maybe I'll bring the 02 trailered by my '75 IH 4dr long bed pickup.
Totally rebuilt the heater core box and A/C box the week before Tex Fest, so if any of y'all need assistance or have questions I would be more than happy to help!
Had an absolute blast! Having only had the M5 a few months, I didn't know how far I could push her, but I do think she could have taken more! Was able to get up to 133mph on a stretch on the way home, that's the fastest I have ever gone!!! And what's funny, my son was just calmly reading his book, totally unaware. Amazing how well they handle!
Where is the law that we could buy a DPS speed license for our car every year, so no worries of tickets?!
As I posted on facebook, "Trip from Lubbock to Leakey, and all the insane-in-the-membrane driving I had with the Three Sisters, and back to Lubbock, spent $245 on gas."
Look forward to next year!!! Maybe I'll bring the 02 trailered by my '75 IH 4dr long bed pickup.
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Agreed! Except when I was behind the wheelNebraska_e28 wrote:Enroute back home, it saw barely legal speeds for very extended stints.
And may I say… the Beast fit you well
https://vimeo.com/78272570
So which was faster? My bet is they were pretty close.geordi wrote:Agreed! Except when I was behind the wheelNebraska_e28 wrote:Enroute back home, it saw barely legal speeds for very extended stints.
And may I say… the Beast fit you well
https://vimeo.com/78272570
I still haven't quite proven if I have a limiter or not.
here, here for '02s
Great video Pavel! Makes me wish I was running the Twisted Sisters right now...
If you got the itch for an '02, don't go to this site; whatever you do...
http://bimmer02.com
You won't stop scratching...
If you got the itch for an '02, don't go to this site; whatever you do...
http://bimmer02.com
You won't stop scratching...