Bimmerfest 2009 & Eurofanatics Post Bimmerfest Cruise

[Bimmer Man]

You guys ready for Bimmerfest 2009? I am!
Here is the link to register for it: https://eventreg.bimmerfest.com/events.php?action=eventdetail&EvId=3

Here is what Jon Shafer has to say about the upcoming event,

"This coming May 2nd, thousands of bmw enthusiast's from all over the West and many from beyond will converge upon Santa Barbara, California to gather at the 10th anniversary edition of the largest BMW meet in the world.

For this year's event we have moved our venue to the Santa Barbara Polo Club where attendees will be parking on manicured grass -- allowing for a "Concours 'D Elegance" atmosphere at the show.

Based on current projections we are expecting over 2,500 custom, classic, modified & stock Bimmers to be on display, with many competing to claim a prize in the infamous "Battle of the Bimmers" competition.

Caravans to the event from the Pacific Northwest, from the Desert Southwest, San Diego, the Inland Empire and Los Angeles are now forming.

Hope to see all of you Bf.c regulars there once again. Our new event site is only 1/8th of a mile from the beach, and people are already making their plans for pre- and post-'Fest parties...

Are you ready to rock?


Here are some images of the new event site which is more than twice the size of anything we've had before.
Plus... It's on grass."

Pics of this years venue:
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss343/eurofanatic/bimmerfest.jpg
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss343/eurofanatic/bimmerfest1.jpg
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss343/eurofanatic/bimmerfest2.jpg
http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss343/eurofanatic/bimmerfest3.jpg

Here is a video from 2007, I couldn't find any decent 2008 vidoes. This one is good up until min 6:30 where the camera man takes some artistic liberty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLaC7lS8k_4

Also, I am, with the permission of Jon, trying to do a cruise after bimmerfest like they did four years ago. I am working with chp to do this. It is an all euro drive though so invite all your friends. Here is a clip of a past bimmerfest drive:
Note: turn off the sound, the wind gets annoying.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lnu4gnYLns

All the information for the cruise can be found here: http://www.eurofanatics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22

Join the site and RSVP so we can get an idea of just how big this will be. :woot:

Thanks and I look forward to meeting everyone May 2nd.

[Zack01GC]

I obviously won't be making it due to my location...

But I do expect many, MANY pictures.

:)

[dok528i]

wow cali is the place to be no matter what kinda custum car you have

[Bimmer Man]

I'll be sure to take a couple extra pics of E24's for you.

And California is definitely the place to be.

[Zack01GC]

I like all models, so don't get too bent on E24 pics. They would be nice, though.

[325irollin]

Anyone from the East want to do a caravan?

[vdubkid]

I'm on the wrong side of the country :(

[AlpinweiB III]

That is a hell of a drive but I might be interested in going if i met up with some guys in the Midwest and we all caravaned together.

[///M3Vader4dr]

what kind of venue is that? just a housing complex with a baller-ass field?

[Ollie1662]

Damn I wish it was a week or two later and I would take a flight or ride down.. classes dont end till the 5th for me.:(

[ruend]

zomg, i signed up for the caravan from the bay area, but i'm not sure if ill be able to make it. but that cruise footage does give me some motivation.

school, and monies is my biggest issue right now. :(

[marcus3]

I want be there to!!!111 :(


mayeby in next year ;p have fun dude!

[Jfriday11]

i want to go so bad but im on the other side of the country :(:(:(

[roush611]

what kind of venue is that? just a housing complex with a baller-ass field?


Polo fields

[Bsaint]

I might try and fly out and film this, but that's a huge might

[RabidChimp]

I may be down for this.

[1fst840kid]

count me in for the cruise

[Bimmer Man]

I might try and fly out and film this, but that's a huge might

Please do, your videos are sick. My favorite was the speed of dark. I have watched that on youtube quite a few times.

Guys, you NEED to come to this one if you ever come. This is the 10 year anniversary. It's on the Montecito Polo Fields, polo fields that are in Oprah's backyard (not literally, but in her city. Essentially the uber rich part of SB).

You will not be disappointed and the cruise will not disappoint either.

Also, for all you norcal guys, you can break off at the 154 exit if you aren't staying the night.

[EuroCar]

a big +1 on the venue this year. Not those damn showgrounds like before.

Id be interested in a cruise but with smaller groups. A group that huge would get very disorganized very quickly. Simply too many people.

[Bingo]

I won't be making the cruise because of my location... :( ... :)

I hope no retards do burn outs in the polo fields like they did in the dirt last year. Jon and the event in general could get screwed for the future.

Bimmer Man, props for organizing the cruise. That should be a LOT of fun.

[BagofBones]

ahh i hate ohio...never anything cool here

[Bimmer Man]

I won't be making the cruise because of my location... :( ... :)

I hope no retards do burn outs in the polo fields like they did in the dirt last year. Jon and the event in general could get screwed for the future.

Bimmer Man, props for organizing the cruise. That should be a LOT of fun.


What's wrong with the location? It starts and ends in SB. Thanks though, I hope the drive turns out well.

And for those of you that are going to bimmerfest and not the cruise, is there any particular reason? It will be done by 6:30 for those of you who are looking to rage. There will be plenty of time for :beer and dinner.


a big +1 on the venue this year. Not those damn showgrounds like before.

Id be interested in a cruise but with smaller groups. A group that huge would get very disorganized very quickly. Simply too many people.

I think it will work fine because the way I have it set up, we all get on at one on ramp and once we exit the 154 the drive is over. We will be able to have a large group no problem, it's more fun that way too.

[UtorVita]

I'm on the wrong side of the country :(

Nah! My buddies and I drove to Bimmerfest last year from Milwaukee, WI. Its a hell of a drive but its great fun. This will be our second year going. You definitely can't miss this show.

[Bimmer Man]

Bump

[///M3Vader4dr]

Polo fields

fucking aristocrats. :shifty

[M///BMW]

Damn you californians...Angiefest/thread...

[e36mpwr]

This is the last one I'm missing! My finals are always during this event :(

[Bimmer Man]

Ah, it's only college. It's not like it will do more for you than bimmerfest :shifty

[Bimmer Man]

Bump

[ths916m3]

I'm there...who knows of special deals at the hotel/motel...holiday inn? This will be my first and I'm bringing the wifey.

[M3Alpine99]

I will be at bimmerfest :)

I won't have my vert or M3 though :(

[WaffleMan]

guess ill have to get crankin to finish my m3 up...only a 2 hour drive for me :D

[thenextstig]

Wish I could go:(

[Bimmer Man]

Bump, a little over a month to Bimmerfest and Eurofanatics cruise.

[E90DTM]

i can't wait for this event

the caravan from norcal is going to be sick :buttrock
i'll attend the cruise

[ducky328i]

Damn you californians...Angiefest/thread...
:buttrock:buttrock

[nvmy03]

Anyone from the East want to do a caravan?

This sounds like road trip?! Im from Georgia? Anyone else?

[Rtistik]

Damn you californians...Angiefest/thread...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328016

If he can do it, you can!

[BL Dozier]

you're posters are a tad bit late but
apperciated none the less,
post ahead of time maybe some of the
members here on the form can attend

[Inv3ctiv3]

That first video I made...weird.

[Alpha5]

too far.

[1975alpina2002]

Wait...... quick question, do you have to sign up to attend or can I just show up?:confused

[Bimmer Man]

too far.

Haha, I the 30 mile drive would definitely wear on me.


That first video I made...weird.

You doing another?


Wait...... quick question, do you have to sign up to attend or can I just show up?:confused

No, you can show up. It's $20 at the gate if you haven't signed up but if you plan on going you might as well register.

[E36HellRotM3]

wish I could go, the drive from NH would be a little long tho

[DiScoTeknix]

Fuck I can't fucking wait. Fuck.

[RabidChimp]

Bimmerfest is going to be awesome, my ///M is ready to go.

[KevRC4130]

Shit, what Polo club is letting a bunch of lowered cars driven by god-knows-who drive on their grass? That seems insane to me.


I guess cars are no worse than horses?

[bimmerdriver99]

Oh how I would love to go. 1st however I need to get myself another BMW. 2nd I need to graduate which is on May 9th and a week before that is FINAL :(

I will be sure to go next year as I've been wanting to do this for quite a while.

[tEckniks]

i get so angry when i see bimmerfest threads..

FUCK MARYLAND

[E36Bimmer93]

Anyone from the East want to do a caravan?


That is a hell of a drive but I might be interested in going if i met up with some guys in the Midwest and we all caravaned together.

I may be down. If ya'll get serious about it send me a pm


Damn I wish it was a week or two later and I would take a flight or ride down.. classes dont end till the 5th for me.:(

mine end around that time too, but damn it, i wanna go

[sisomphonE]

ill be there. again.

;)

[Bimmer Man]

BUMP, for new info.

The cruise will be starting from a different spot. All the new info is here.

http://www.eurofanatics.com/forums/showthread.php?p=32#post32

[07BMW335i]

Here's the thread with the SD caravan info:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1213149

[Bimmer Man]

BUMP this Saturday is the day!