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jbondbmw
08-17-2011, 03:51 PM
Everyone in the NC area, I will be visiting family in NC the last week of September (26th - 30th).

I wanted to gauge the interest for an NC meet. I have added a poll for everyone to vote on which day is best.

My family is in the Mooresville, NC area (30 min north of Charlotte), but the meet can be anywhere within a reasonable distance.

Please suggest locations/dates/times.

Thanks,
Mike

Update - Details are being solidified, here is the plan so far:


Date: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011

Time: Meet starts as early as 6 PM, dinner starts sometime after 8 PM.

Parking Location: Corner of W 4th St & Poplar St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

http://www.boldulysses.com/cars/random/Foothills1.jpg

Restaurant: Foothills Brewing, 638 West 4th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (336) 777-3348

See menu & other details here: http://www.foothillsbrewing.com/

Since I started the thread, I will include my cell number if there are any issues: (8 1 4) 3 8 4 - 0 7 2 8

Those who are planning to attend are as follows, as far as I know:

1. JBondBMW - Mike
2. BoldUlysses (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/member.php?u=218303) - Matt
3. hcash
4. clevertd
5. Dr J3kyll
Tward
08-17-2011, 04:20 PM
Hey man I'm in NC but my E34 is down for the count, but I'm game. If its a good meet ill get my buddy with his E39 and we will go.
clevertd
08-17-2011, 04:26 PM
Sounds like it could be fun, but I won't be able to make it as it is. I'm coming to Charlotte on the 30th though, go figure.
BoldUlysses
08-22-2011, 02:52 PM
At this point, any day but Monday works well for me. I just picked Tuesday. As with my semi-disastrous "Mini-Oktoberfest" last fall, any non-weekend meets are probably going to be sparsely-attended.

Would prefer a meeting place in the Winston-Salem area, if it's not too inconvenient. The two-hour round trip to Hickory last fall was hard on the fam (yep).

:)
jbondbmw
08-22-2011, 03:13 PM
At this point, any day but Monday works well for me. I just picked Tuesday. As with my semi-disastrous "Mini-Oktoberfest" last fall, any non-weekend meets are probably going to be sparsely-attended.

Would prefer a meeting place in the Winston-Salem area, if it's not too inconvenient. The two-hour round trip to Hickory last fall was hard on the fam (yep).

:)

I am okay with the Winston-Salem area, that is only an hour from where I will be staying.

Tuesday works for me.


Hey man I'm in NC but my E34 is down for the count, but I'm game. If its a good meet ill get my buddy with his E39 and we will go.

Sounds good to me.
hcash
08-22-2011, 06:09 PM
I'm in for a Winston meet. Any day works...
jbondbmw
08-22-2011, 06:17 PM
I'm in for a Winston meet. Any day works...

Sweet!

So far it looks like we have 4 people, nice.
clevertd
08-25-2011, 04:11 PM
I could probably swing a Winston meet on Monday or Tuesday
jbondbmw
08-25-2011, 04:16 PM
Sounds like Tuesday, the 27th is going to be the day.

What time of the day is best for you guys? I am assuming after work sometime.

Matt, since this meet is in your city, you should pick the place.
Dr J3kyll
08-26-2011, 05:09 PM
Awesome!! I'm down, I live here in Winston. V@v was at old Salem. But really any where would do
jbondbmw
08-26-2011, 07:59 PM
Lets build a list of who is going:

1. JBondBMW - Mike
2. BoldUlysses (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/member.php?u=218303) - Matt
3. Tward
4. hcash
5. clevertd
6. Dr J3kyll

Anyone else that wants to go, add your name to the list. If I have added anyone in error, please let me know.

At this time I am assuming Tuesday is the day.

Let me know about times guys.
clevertd
08-26-2011, 08:53 PM
I'm fine with anytime, I don't work on Tuesdays :)
BoldUlysses
08-31-2011, 11:17 PM
What time of the day is best for you guys? I am assuming after work sometime.

Yeah, after work is best. Like around 7:30 or so. Don't let me constrain the timing, though--if you guys want to meet earlier, I'll just pop in later when I can get away.


Matt, since this meet is in your city, you should pick the place.

Missed this. Hmm, let's see. Foothills Brewery and Mellow Mushroom are pretty nice, but downtown so parking sucks. There's a Moe's just off the highway with awesome parking for a lineup. There's a personal fave of mine Greek restaurant (Athena) with a decent parking lot. What kind of food are we wanting?
jbondbmw
09-01-2011, 07:57 AM
Yeah, after work is best. Like around 7:30 or so. Don't let me constrain the timing, though--if you guys want to meet earlier, I'll just pop in later when I can get away.



Missed this. Hmm, let's see. Foothills Brewery and Mellow Mushroom are pretty nice, but downtown so parking sucks. There's a Moe's just off the highway with awesome parking for a lineup. There's a personal fave of mine Greek restaurant (Athena) with a decent parking lot. What kind of food are we wanting?

Yea, we can make it around 6 PM and if people cannot make it until later, they show up when they show up. It can be earlier if others prefer, just let me know.

I am okay with almost any place, I would just prefer that the place isn't some chain that I can get in Erie, so I would rather not do Moe's. We did the Mellow Mushroom, which was good, last year. That is an option.

Matt, tell me about the Foothills Brewery and Athena. I have never had Greek food before. Well, Greek dogs and Greek burgers don't really count.
clevertd
09-01-2011, 09:11 AM
Exactly, I'm not driving there for moe's ;) I want something unique to rightmmgmmm
Km. a
jbondbmw
09-01-2011, 09:18 AM
Exactly, I'm not driving there for moe's ;) I want something unique to rightmmgmmm
Km. a

What time of day is good for you?
BoldUlysses
09-01-2011, 09:18 AM
Here's Foothills:

http://www.foothillsbrewing.com/

I guess parking isn't that bad, especially on a Tuesday night. It's just a couple of turns of Business I40, too. That'd probably be the way to go. Mellow Mushroom is the exact same distance from the parking lot, too, if we have a last minute change of heart.
jbondbmw
09-01-2011, 09:22 AM
Here's Foothills:

http://www.foothillsbrewing.com/

I guess parking isn't that bad, especially on a Tuesday night. It's just a couple of turns of Business I40, too. That'd probably be the way to go. Mellow Mushroom is the exact same distance from the parking lot, too, if we have a last minute change of heart.

Food looks good there and I assume they have good beers.
BoldUlysses
09-01-2011, 09:30 AM
Food looks good there and I assume they have good beers.

They do. Pretty good selection to choose from.

Here's the location of it and MM in downtown W-S:

http://www.boldulysses.com/cars/random/Foothills1.jpg

I marked the location of the parking lot with a big P.
jbondbmw
09-01-2011, 09:43 AM
Looks good, Matt. I am going to update the OP with times/location and if there is any issue people can let me know.
Dr J3kyll
09-01-2011, 12:38 PM
foothills is a good choice
hcash
09-01-2011, 03:18 PM
If we go to Foothills, we could also take advantage of Old Salem for some pics...
jbondbmw
09-01-2011, 03:33 PM
If we go to Foothills, we could also take advantage of Old Salem for some pics...


Ooh, that sounds rad!

Also, if some people are not working that day (or don't work that late into the day) and want to meet a bit earlier than 6 PM, let me know.
hcash
09-01-2011, 03:51 PM
I'll see if I can get some locals to come out....
clevertd
09-01-2011, 08:45 PM
What time of day is good for you?

Wow my phone was acting wacky this morning. Anyway, all day I'm free, probably head that way a bit earlier to avoid traffic.
jbondbmw
09-01-2011, 08:52 PM
Wow my phone was acting wacky this morning. Anyway, all day I'm free, probably head that way a bit earlier to avoid traffic.

What time is the traffic heaviest? I would like to avoid the traffic as well.
BoldUlysses
09-02-2011, 08:23 AM
What time is the traffic heaviest? I would like to avoid the traffic as well.

Winston-Salem "traffic" isn't really traffic in the Atlanta / D.C. / L.A. sense. The speed limit on business I40 through downtown is 45 mph; rush hour means most people go, like, 20 mph. So it's not gridlock. Still, if you want to avoid the slowdown, 5-5:30 p.m. is probably the worst time.
jbondbmw
09-02-2011, 02:50 PM
I hope someone has a good camera (DSLR maybe) for this meet. I'll bring mine, but it is just a 3.2 megapixel Sony from 2002.
hcash
09-02-2011, 04:02 PM
My dad has a D-90 I could borrow. But I have no idea how to use it. They probably wouldn't turn out any better than me using a Droid X...
Xenocide
09-02-2011, 04:04 PM
I'd join but I am in Cleveland that whole week.
Dr J3kyll
09-08-2011, 02:17 PM
I'll bring my d80, I do a lot of automotive photography
jbondbmw
09-08-2011, 03:13 PM
I'll bring my d80, I do a lot of automotive photography

Sweet! :D
jbondbmw
09-12-2011, 08:07 PM
Bump for two weeks until the meet.
jbondbmw
09-19-2011, 09:36 AM
Bump for one week to go. My car had decided to celebrate by not opening the driver's door from the inside.
Tward
09-19-2011, 09:38 AM
Where is this going to be and what time
jbondbmw
09-19-2011, 09:41 AM
Where is this going to be and what time

See the first post, I have included it all there. You should come, bring your freshly 5-speed swapped E34.
Tward
09-19-2011, 09:46 AM
See the first post, I have included it all there. You should come, bring your freshly 5-speed swapped E34.

Wish I could, right now it has no tags and a huge coolant leak :(
jbondbmw
09-19-2011, 09:47 AM
Wish I could, right now it has no tags and a huge coolant leak :(

Well, come in whatever car you can, even if it isn't a BMW. :shifty
Tward
09-19-2011, 09:48 AM
i might get my friend to come who has a E39 540i m sport, But thats if I get out of class early that day, but Im hoping to make it.
Dr J3kyll
09-22-2011, 01:37 AM
getting close
clevertd
09-22-2011, 01:44 AM
Guh, so much to get done and hoping other things don't pop up too.
Tward
09-22-2011, 08:49 AM
Well guys there is no way in hell I can make it :( Ive got alot to do down here, Maybe next time though me and a guy from bimmerfest were trying to everyone together at the NC zoo one weekend.
jbondbmw
09-22-2011, 08:51 AM
My car is in the shop today getting a new water pump so it can make it down there. Looking forward to seeing you all. I am sorry for those of you who cannot make it.
BoldUlysses
09-22-2011, 09:53 AM
My car is in the shop today getting a new water pump so it can make it down there. Looking forward to seeing you all. I am sorry for those of you who cannot make it.

That's a bummer! I was looking forward to seeing it.

In related news, I'm not surprised you're looking around. Your E34 has been killing you lately.
jbondbmw
09-22-2011, 09:58 AM
That's a bummer! I was looking forward to seeing it.

In related news, I'm not surprised you're looking around. Your E34 has been killing you lately.

I will be at the meet with my E34, no question about that. I am looking forward to it.

The car has been killing me lately, though. First the gas tank and then the driver's door bowden cable. Now the water pump (found when fixing the driver's door).

The pump isn't even leaking or making noise, but the fan is loose, it moves back and forth if you move it with you hand. The mechanic says that means the bearings are worn and it is only a matter of time before it fails and sends the fan though the radiator (his words, not mine).
BoldUlysses
09-22-2011, 10:11 AM
I will be at the meet with my E34, no question about that. I am looking forward to it.

The car has been killing me lately, though. First the gas tank and then the driver's door bowden cable. Now the water pump (found when fixing the driver's door).

The pump isn't even leaking or making noise, but the fan is loose, it moves back and forth if you move it with you hand. The mechanic says that means the bearings are worn and it is only a matter of time before it fails and sends the fan though the radiator (his words, not mine).

My bad! I misread your post. Cool that it'll make it. :cool

Not even leaking or making noise? That's some hardcore preventative maintenance right there. I'd have maybe bought a spare and waited for the existing one to show signs of failure, but good on you for preempting it. :)
jbondbmw
09-22-2011, 10:52 AM
My bad! I misread your post. Cool that it'll make it. :cool

Not even leaking or making noise? That's some hardcore preventative maintenance right there. I'd have maybe bought a spare and waited for the existing one to show signs of failure, but good on you for preempting it. :)

Perhaps part of it is my fault. I told the mechanic I was going on a 2,000 mile road trip and to inspect the car for me.

I would not want to be in the hills of West Virgina with no BMW shop around and the water pump goes pop.
jbondbmw
09-23-2011, 08:55 PM
Friday night bump!
hcash
09-26-2011, 08:41 PM
Tomorrow!
jbondbmw
09-26-2011, 08:51 PM
Tomorrow!

Hell yes!

I am down here and the 540i ran great. It appears that the Alumaseal has stopped the valley pan leak. I haven't seen a coolant puddle for two days.
hcash
09-26-2011, 09:29 PM
Excellent! Stoked about seeing some E34s tomorrow. Though, weather forecast isn't looking too good...
BoldUlysses
09-26-2011, 09:38 PM
It's thunderstorming outside ATM.

My son's first Cub Scout den meeting is tomorrow evening from 6:30-7:30. I'll see what I can do to try to duck in for a bit.
jbondbmw
09-26-2011, 09:39 PM
Excellent! Stoked about seeing some E34s tomorrow. Though, weather forecast isn't looking too good...

Yea, looks sketchy. Oh well, we will have fun either way. Here is hoping the rain will hold out and it will not be repeat of the Bear Mtn meet of 2010 for me.


It's thunderstorming outside ATM.

My son's first Cub Scout den meeting is tomorrow evening from 6:30-7:30. I'll see what I can do to try to duck in for a bit.

Well, it is planned that we eat at 8 PM, so you should be able to make that hopefully.
BoldUlysses
09-27-2011, 11:40 PM
Had a great time; thanks for putting together the meet, Mike. :) Nice to meet new faces, too.

As information, here's a video of the car I mentioned:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZywU1njV7pg

Info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Bull_X2010
jbondbmw
09-28-2011, 10:45 PM
I hope eveyone had a good time, I did. I wish we had time for pictures. Hopefully next year I can set up a meet on a weekend so there is more available time.

Holy cow, Matt. That Red Bull car looks like it is on fat forward, haha. I'll have to pop in GT5 when I get home and check it out.