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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

geordi wrote:Valentine or Passport? Dunno, which ?

Valentine, but make sure it's in your car.

One last TexFest pic of the genius, grand organizer, director, and master driver of the event.

The Man:

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

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.

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!

^^ Greg, thanks for waiting up for me on the cruise, it was nice that someone stuck around, haha. Nice to meet you!

trmcatee wrote:^^ Greg, thanks for waiting up for me on the cruise, it was nice that someone stuck around, haha. Nice to meet you!

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!

Very good to meet you to Troy!

https://plus.google.com/photos/10444051 ... 9nrgMvilQE

My pictures from last weekend. I am working on the video.

Greg E34 wrote:

trmcatee wrote:^^ Greg, thanks for waiting up for me on the cruise, it was nice that someone stuck around, haha. Nice to meet you!

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!

Very good to meet you to Troy!

Thanks for letting me cruise the touring! Damn that thing is awesome!

Nebraska_e28 wrote:

Greg E34 wrote:

trmcatee wrote:^^ Greg, thanks for waiting up for me on the cruise, it was nice that someone stuck around, haha. Nice to meet you!

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!

Very good to meet you to Troy!

Thanks for letting me cruise the touring! Damn that thing is awesome!

Thanks LJ. That's high praise. Really enjoyed the ride in the cow tipper. That is an incredible car!

Pavel wrote:https://plus.google.com/photos/10444051 ... 9nrgMvilQE

My pictures from last weekend. I am working on the video.

Awesome photos. Thanks for sharing!!

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:

Pavel wrote:https://plus.google.com/photos/10444051 ... 9nrgMvilQE

My pictures from last weekend. I am working on the video.

Awesome photos. Thanks for sharing!!

Here is the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7FJ-sGKgwM

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.

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.

Great vids. Thanks to both of you.

Looks like you got a lot of my backside Sherman.

I have a couple of hours I recorded with the Torque app but it sounds like some work to export it. Maybe next weekend.

I will make two or three runs at actual speed and no music.

It looked like there were some serious extra-legal speeds going on that weekend. I would never take part in such activities.











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.

davintosh wrote:It looked like there were some serious extra-legal speeds going on that weekend. I would never take part in such activities.

Everybody's shirt on the front says CBP with a star. And in fine print attorney at law. We got this!

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.

Travis, pleasure to meet you, and thanks again for all your help with that thing earlier this year. If you couldn't tell, I am completely satisfied.

Re: '02s... I think there may be an invasion! I hope that maybe I can bring mine next year.

I almost bought one last week...

I pushed my 4hp22 harder than it's ever been pushed before. Rock solid! Who says they can't take abuse? Enroute back home, it saw barely legal speeds for very extended stints.

No prob Adam, glad I could help!

Pavel, once you get one, you'll be constantly trying to figure out how to get an S38 into it without too much cutting, too much roll-bar reinforcement, and without it weighing twice the M10 engine!

Pavel wrote:I almost bought one last week...

Now's the time, dude.

Nebraska_e28 wrote:Enroute back home, it saw barely legal speeds for very extended stints.

Agreed! Except when I was behind the wheel

And may I say… the Beast fit you well

https://vimeo.com/78272570

Pavel wrote:I almost bought one last week...

Ditching a perfect e23 (rear reclining heated seats!) for a 2002 is almost forgivable.

Almost.

geordi wrote:

Nebraska_e28 wrote:Enroute back home, it saw barely legal speeds for very extended stints.

Agreed! Except when I was behind the wheel

And may I say… the Beast fit you well

https://vimeo.com/78272570

So which was faster? My bet is they were pretty close.

I still haven't quite proven if I have a limiter or not.

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...

http://youtu.be/5bJeAZkGqlE

I guess I haven't shared this, yet.