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Posted: Mar 15, 2012 7:00 PM
by tschultz
It would be great to meet you, and awesome to see your turbo!
Posted: Mar 15, 2012 7:18 PM
by Ken H.
huh-huh-huh. He wants to see his turbo. huh-huh-huh
Posted: Mar 15, 2012 7:41 PM
by 1st 5er
I'm fessing up.
I want a ride in said turbo. (no Matt)
Posted: Mar 15, 2012 7:53 PM
by Ken H.
1st 5er wrote:I'm fessing up.
I want a ride in said turbo. (no Matt)
Yes. And people in Hell want ice water, too.
Reservations line forms on the right . . . .
Posted: Mar 16, 2012 6:59 PM
by m-racer
Man I would love to attend this.
Posted: Mar 16, 2012 7:18 PM
by Ken H.
^ ^ ^ Well? (drums fingernails on counter)
Posted: Mar 20, 2012 9:25 PM
by TurboChris
Hmmmm, sounds like a GREAT drive...only showing about 14 hours for me. Hmmmm, lets see, my road trip partner is my brother...I and ride with him to Portland every year for his Volvo meet...sounds like a fun trip, gonna have to seriously consider this one.
Posted: Mar 20, 2012 9:41 PM
by tschultz
Would be great if you could come! It was quite fun, especially since Neel owns the hotel...
Posted: Mar 20, 2012 10:51 PM
by TurboChris
How many showed up last year?
Posted: Mar 20, 2012 10:59 PM
by tschultz
There were about 15, but a lot of last minute cancellations. It was still the first one with an unknown location.
The word is being spread to the local BMW CCA (which it wasn't last yeaR)
I know we already have about 20 people saying they are going this year. I anticipate about double this in all.
Posted: Mar 20, 2012 11:07 PM
by TurboChris
Sounds great, just got off the phone with my brother. I'm thinking if schedules are clear....we're likely in. We should know in the next week or so. I love Colorado!
Posted: Mar 25, 2012 10:06 PM
by vinceg101
wkohler wrote:I'd like to try to make this, but it's too early to tell.
Chris, are you going after Eric's record this year? The trifecta of Western events: 5erWest, Beers, Brats, & BMW's, and this one.
Seriously though, it sounds like a blast but too close to 5erWest for me (not to mention a whole other 2 day road trip).
Good luck with the event and hope you get a big turn-out. There really needs to be a signature event for the Mountain/Southwest region; yours looks like it's it.
Posted: Apr 03, 2012 1:51 AM
by 528elover
I'll have to check the exact distance and route, but I think I'll give it a shot. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make it to San Diego for St. Patty's Day due to a variety of reasons, most of which the car wasn't yet in shape to make the trip, but I've got this on the calendar and won't have any excuses to miss this one!
Posted: Apr 03, 2012 2:04 AM
by wkohler
528elover wrote:I'll have to check the exact distance and route, but I think I'll give it a shot. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make it to San Diego for St. Patty's Day due to a variety of reasons, most of which the car wasn't yet in shape to make the trip, but I've got this on the calendar and won't have any excuses to miss this one!
Take the 10 to the 17 to Flag, then 89 to the 160 turnoff for Tuba City. Continue to Follow 160. It's about 520 miles for me, so figure on 680-700 for you.
Posted: Apr 03, 2012 11:52 AM
by Ken H.
700 miles. So about an 8 1/2 hour punch, right?
Posted: Apr 03, 2012 2:57 PM
by tschultz
Rumor has it, There could be a group drive to the small Gambling town of Ignacio for lunch...
Posted: Apr 03, 2012 11:13 PM
by 1st 5er
Looks like we are
on the calendar after all. 1,000 miles +/- depending on the route.
Posted: Apr 04, 2012 12:20 AM
by Bav Ace
wkohler wrote:New Mexico is cleaner than regular Mexico.
...and the food is better...red or green anyone?
Posted: Apr 04, 2012 8:54 AM
by Nebraska_e28
Ken H. wrote:700 miles. So about an 8 1/2 hour punch, right?
82.3 mph avg speed?
I head the revenue generators were quite heavy on I-80 from NE all the way to the CO border last weekend.
Posted: Apr 04, 2012 1:17 PM
by TurboChris
That's why I like to do road trips with my brother.
Valentine 1 and a retired LEO. That's as close as I'll ever get to a license to speed!
Posted: Apr 04, 2012 2:30 PM
by Ken H.
Nebraska_e28 wrote:Ken H. wrote:700 miles. So about an 8 1/2 hour punch, right?
82.3 mph avg speed?
I head the revenue generators were quite heavy on I-80 from NE all the way to the CO border last weekend.
LJ, I-80
doesn't cross the CO border. Anywhere.
Posted: Apr 04, 2012 9:43 PM
by wkohler
Posted: Apr 05, 2012 10:59 PM
by tschultz
Bump for list of people coming.
We have about 15 confirmed, and 20 maybes. Hopefully this will convince the people sitting on the fence!
Posted: Apr 18, 2012 9:58 PM
by tschultz
A small update:
I talked with a representative from the BMW Club, and found out that they will be willing to help us advertise. I guess the talk at their monthly board meeting stirred a lot of interest in the board members. They are willing to help us advertise in the local Motor Sport Report, along with flyers at the Sonic Burger meets and the Concours D'Elegance.
After talking to BMW CCA Rocky Mountain Chapter, it sounds like 30-40 cars will be obtainable.
Please keep telling your friends, and let me know if you have any questions.
Hoping we can get those on the fence to realize that their presence will make this event that much better!
not to mention it really is a nice drive up there, and this would be a great weekend getaway before the end of summer.
Posted: Apr 24, 2012 11:51 PM
by Mike W.
It just so happens I'll be passing thru there... about 2 or 3 weeks earlier.
A Colorado meet would be great, but 1200 miles is a long trek. One that won't be made this year.
Posted: May 06, 2012 9:44 PM
by thekaiser82
I am going to try my best to make it. I am a maybe for now, but hopefully that transitions to a yes. I really have no excuse since I am here in Colorado. Anybody have a preference if I bring my E28 M5 or E39 M5? I enjoy driving them both, so it doesn't much matter to me.
Posted: May 07, 2012 9:38 AM
by 1st 5er
thekaiser82 wrote:I am going to try my best to make it. I am a maybe for now, but hopefully that transitions to a yes. I really have no excuse since I am here in Colorado. Anybody have a preference if I bring my E28 M5 or E39 M5? I enjoy driving them both, so it doesn't much matter to me.
My vote is for the E28.
Posted: May 08, 2012 2:09 AM
by BMWgiant
Count me in as a maybe... Would it be an issue if I showed up in my Volvo?
Posted: May 11, 2012 12:03 PM
by tschultz
BMWgiant wrote:Count me in as a maybe... Would it be an issue if I showed up in my Volvo?
Nope, no issues here!
Posted: May 11, 2012 12:29 PM
by 1st 5er
tschultz wrote:BMWgiant wrote:Count me in as a maybe... Would it be an issue if I showed up in my Volvo?
Nope, no issues here!
Except on the drives!