Anyone ready for Bimmerfest 2003?

[scottn2retro]

Here is a forum that has threads discussing the date, road rally route, pics, etc.:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=28

It looks like it may be April 12th this year.

[scottn2retro]

This is at the 101/154 junction in Santa Barbara County. The cars on the right are coming North on Hwy 101 while the cars on the left are headed back to S.B. on 154 :)

[shragon]

yep, can't wait!!!

[scottn2retro]

This is at the Refugio Road exit ramp off Hwy 101 heading West just outside of Santa Barbara where the cars gathered outside of the city to start the caravan up 101. We were among the early groups to get there. I think eventually the on ramp in the distance filled up with cars as well.

[M3Style95]

im going for sure. i cant wait. so is april 12 the for sure date?

[1995red318i]

i think i am going to make this trip:alright:

[Chongus]

It will be on april 19 or 26th. I think....

CHONGUS

[Keith]

Originally posted by M3Style95
im going for sure. i cant wait. so is april 12 the for sure date?

Look for the annual Bay Bimmerz Caravan that will be announced here and by evite, sometime in the future. (right Jay)
Everybody from the Bay and Northward are welcome to join the caravan, the more the better.

If your not on the Bay Bimmerz email/evite list, email baybimmerz@hotmail.com and ask to be added. (right Jay)


Keith:round

[scottn2retro]

Originally posted by Chongus
It will be on april 19 or 26th. I think....

CHONGUS

Shafer posted a thread asking what people thought about having it on the 12th - there was already a big LA BMW CCA event at the end of the month and the 19th is Easter weekend. But I don't a date has been 'officially' announced.

[e28Jay]

Originally posted by Keith
Look for the annual Bay Bimmerz Caravan that will be announced here and by evite, sometime in the future. (right Jay)
Everybody from the Bay and Northward are welcome to join the caravan, the more the better.

If your not on the Bay Bimmerz email/evite list, email baybimmerz@hotmail.com and ask to be added. (right Jay)


Keith:round

Keith you know Bay Bimmerz is going to be HUGE at Bimmerfest this year! I can't wait!!!!:buttrock :alright :redspot

And like Keith said if your not on our email list do it now!!!

[shragon]

yea, i think the 12th works much better. if it happens over easter weekend, i seriously doubt i'll be able to make the trip.

everybody needs to come out to this event. this is seriously the biggest bimmer event on the west coast.

[Dinan330ic]

Damnit, i wish I can make it. Stupid college....

[shragon]

peace outta school for a weekend and come back! :D

[moku]

Originally posted by scottn2retro
This is at the Refugio Road exit ramp off Hwy 101 heading West just outside of Santa Barbara where the cars gathered outside of the city to start the caravan up 101. We were among the early groups to get there. I think eventually the on ramp in the distance filled up with cars as well.
That's sweet... Don't know anyone, but I'll have to try to make it—looks like a lot of fun.

[scottn2retro]

Originally posted by moku
That's sweet... Don't know anyone, but I'll have to try to make it—looks like a lot of fun.

Go to the bimmerfest.com home page for links to photo galleries and magazine articles of past year's events. :) I didn't know anyone last year either and had a great time.

[iwannadinanm3]

wow, looks very fun, hopefully i have my grades back up to par and my parents will finally get me my m3, so im gonna be there for sure. If we leave friday afternoon. we get to sb and stay at a hotel, then leave staurday morning for bimmerfest? How much do hotels usually cost? and do i need someone 18+ with a credit card to like get the room too?

[segal3]

Where is it being held this year?

~Matt Segal

[Keith]

Originally posted by segal3
Where is it being held this year?

~Matt Segal

Same place every year, Cutter Motors in Santa Barbara.
Awesome event, hope you can join in.:cool:

[scottn2retro]

Originally posted by segal3
Where is it being held this year?

~Matt Segal

Not that far from you. :) Check the b'fest home page. Always hosted (so far, until it gets big enough to need the fairgrounds) at Cutter Motors in Santa Barbara.

[Kaisake]

Hopefully, nothing comes off our cars THIS time. :stickoutt

[Keith]

Originally posted by Kaisake
Hopefully, nothing comes off our cars THIS time. :stickoutt


Hmmmm, would you be talking about somone with a E34????

What's up Ben, tell me you're going!

Keith

[iwannadinanm3]

Originally posted by Kaisake
Hopefully, nothing comes off our cars THIS time. :stickoutt


what happened?

[Kaisake]

Originally posted by iwannadinanm3
what happened?

My undertray came loose on the freeway. (Thanks for Vinh and Vishal's help in removing it!) :clap:

- Say, does anyone know where Vinh went? :dunno

[Keith]

Originally posted by Kaisake
My undertray came loose on the freeway. :stickoutt

Oh, my bad, I thought you were talking about Rob's spoiler lip
(I think tht's what you call it):dunno

Rob will tell ya!:(

[Kaisake]

Originally posted by Keith
Oh, my bad, I thought you were talking about Rob's spoiler lip
(I think tht's what you call it):dunno

Rob will tell ya!:(

That too. :devillook

[segal3]

Oh damn only like 1hr-1.5hrs away from me...good times :D

~Matt Segal

[scottn2retro]

with recommendations on where to stay:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=239066#post239066

[shragon]

Originally posted by Keith
Hmmmm, would you be talking about somone with a E34????

What's up Ben, tell me you're going!

Keith

lol :laugh yea, that sucked when the lip spoiler came off. :mad: and i remember the story of ben's undertray coming off. well, none of that will happen this year! :cool: hopefully. :devillook

[segal3]

One day thing?

~Matt Segal

[shragon]

yups.

[segal3]

Sweetness. 1.5hr drive...no sleepover. Good times

~Matt Segal

[Alpine95]

Originally posted by Kaisake
Hopefully, nothing comes off our cars THIS time. :stickoutt

heheh, good thing I brought some tools along! Had a great time last year, looking forward to the next one.

[segal3]

LOL it's too bad your guys' cars get light front end at higher speed...mine...well...it's just brutal weight lol

~Matt Segal

[shragon]

Originally posted by ///Alpine95
heheh, good thing I brought some tools along! Had a great time last year, looking forward to the next one.

vinh!!! damn man, haven't seen you in a long ass time. nice new shoes for the m!

[Alpine95]

Thanks Rob, they weren't my first choice but they were cheap and I needed tires so I figured what the heck. I may meet up with you guys at Pyramid this weekend if I'm not up in Tahoe.

[shragon]

cool... sounds good. :D

[Kaisake]

Originally posted by ///Alpine95
heheh, good thing I brought some tools along! Had a great time last year, looking forward to the next one.

Vinh speaks!!! Where'd you go bro??? :dunno Anyways, WELCOME BACK! :buttrock

[Alpine95]

Damn, you make it sound like I've awoken from the dead. :)

I've been around, just been busy lately that's all. Hopefully meet up with you guys soon. Later-

[shragon]

have you heard from jay sulon at all?

[e28Jay]

Originally posted by shragon
have you heard from jay sulon at all?

That's right I have not heard from Jay in days! Last I talked to him he was trying to sell the M3 to get an A4:eek:

Welcome back Vinh!

[Alpine95]

Thanks Jay. :)

Jay Sulon and I have been out drinking a several times but I haven't seen or heard from him in probably a couple months. I need to give him a call and see what he's up to, most likely busy being a new dad. If I had to guess I'd say he's still got the M3.

Anywaaays...before this thread goes way off topic...anyone know if there's a date confirmed for Bimmerfest yet? We should all try to get a spot at the same hotel. If I remember correctly we all waited too long last year and everyone ended up all over Santa Barbara.

[shragon]

serious... i think the last time i saw jay and vinh was at the dyno spot racing meet.

anyway, about the hotel/motel, keith emailed me and said a some people will be booking at the Sand Man Inn. last year, vinh and myself stayed at Best Western Carpinteria Inn, which is about 10 min south of santa barbara. even though it's a best western, it was pretty nice with a good rate.

[e28Jay]

Originally posted by ///Alpine95
Anywaaays...before this thread goes way off topic...anyone know if there's a date confirmed for Bimmerfest yet? We should all try to get a spot at the same hotel. If I remember correctly we all waited too long last year and everyone ended up all over Santa Barbara.

April 12th!!!!!!!!!:clap: :clap:

I think Keith is trying to get everyone to stay at the Sands Inn. I'll be sending out an email with some details next week.

[Alpine95]

Dude, Rob you've got some memory. I was racking my brain trying to remember where we stayed and you nailed it. I think if no other plans are made we'll be staying there, pretty nice place for the price and it's not too far from Cutter.

[shragon]

yea, i guess i was kinda impressed for it being a best western. thanks for letting me know about it last year. i booked there because it was cheaper and a lot of the places in santa barbara were booked. i think i may go back there again as well.

[Keith]

Originally posted by shragon
yea, i guess i was kinda impressed for it being a best western. thanks for letting me know about it last year. i booked there because it was cheaper and a lot of the places in santa barbara were booked. i think i may go back there again as well.

I see how you guys are, can't stay together, always got to be different. :stickoutt
Check out "The Sandman Inn", it won't kill ya!:D

Keith

[Cliff3]

Originally posted by Keith
I see how you guys are, can't stay together, always got to be different. :stickoutt
Check out "The Sandman Inn", it won't kill ya!:D

Keith

You thinking of cancelling your reservations at the Ramada then Keith?

(FWIW: Sandman Inn URL (http://www.thesandmaninn.com))

[Keith]

Originally posted by Cliff3
You thinking of cancelling your reservations at the Ramada then Keith?

(FWIW: Sandman Inn URL (http://www.thesandmaninn.com))

I have a room booked at both places, just in case!

[Cliff3]

Originally posted by Keith
I have a room booked at both places, just in case!

Dang, next thing you know you'll be subletting them to late arriving Festers at inflated rates. You'll have to change your tagline to Keith "The Hotel Baron" :stickoutt

[Keith]

Originally posted by Cliff3
Dang, next thing you know you'll be subletting them to late arriving Festers at inflated rates. You'll have to change your tagline to Keith "The Hotel Baron" :stickoutt

Great idea, I didn't even about that.

[e28Jay]

Originally posted by Cliff3
Dang, next thing you know you'll be subletting them to late arriving Festers at inflated rates. You'll have to change your tagline to Keith "The Hotel Baron" :stickoutt

:laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh

[shragon]

Originally posted by Keith
I see how you guys are, can't stay together, always got to be different. :stickoutt
Check out "The Sandman Inn", it won't kill ya!:D

Keith

haven't ruled out sandman :orangesle inn yet. i checked the web site and it looks pretty decent as well. :D

[EUPHORIA]

SCOTTN2RETRO - are you working hard in your cubicle or what? I'm in this year, unless a mission gets on my way. Oh and if you haven't figured out who I am by now, you smoke too much dope ahahaah.

[scottn2retro]

Originally posted by EUPHORIA
SCOTTN2RETRO - are you working hard in your cubicle or what? I'm in this year, unless a mission gets on my way. Oh and if you haven't figured out who I am by now, you smoke too much dope ahahaah.

Hey there - yeah, I think you left enough clues to tell who you are (even if I did grab some of your stash). :laugh

It's a one day deal for people in SoCal - it's a long day, but as long as you don't try to take the 101 home thru the valley on Sat. night (Take Topanga Canyon of the 101 to PCH), you'll be okay. Just put in for April 12th off now. :D

[scottn2retro]

Does anybody know if Drum Canyon road between Lompoc and Buelton is any good? :dunno

We're trying to propose some new routes for the road rally.

[shragon]

from bimmerfest.com...



Wooohooo! It's official!! We have a date!!! (BimmerFest IV)
Mark your calendars, and start making your plans for Saturday April 12th!

[M3Style95]

so is there going to be a nor cal caravan, or is it too early to organize yet?

[segal3]

That's a bad date.

~Matt Segal

[shragon]

Originally posted by M3Style95
so is there going to be a nor cal caravan, or is it too early to organize yet?

bay bimmerz will be setting one up. if it's like last year, we'll be meeting in gilroy.

[scottn2retro]

European Car Magazine will be there again with 2 project cars. :)

[SilverBeam]

Where is bimmerfest this year? Is it a one day thing, or what? I'm totally in the dark here.

[iwannadinanm3]

www.bimmerfest.com i believe it's at cutter motor sports or something. Its a one day thing, i think earlier in the thread they said april 12th.

[shragon]

place: cutter motors (bmw dealer)
when: april 12, 2003
why: west coast's largest bimmer meet, goodie bag, free food, nice drive, and more

check out the site to learn more

[scottn2retro]

They have a new caravan planning message board:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=32

:clap:

[94is]

I think that I will obligated to go to this shindig. Hopefully I'll be able to meet you finally Rob, and any other people that are friends with my boy. Wait, I just though, do you even know who I am? Here's a hint: His car is trying to take over my sig! See you guys there.

[segal3]

Currently, April 12 = bad date

~Matt Segal

[shragon]

Originally posted by 94is
I think that I will obligated to go to this shindig. Hopefully I'll be able to meet you finally Rob, and any other people that are friends with my boy. Wait, I just though, do you even know who I am? Here's a hint: His car is trying to take over my sig! See you guys there.

yes, go with tim! :) last year was tons of fun! :buttrock and tim and i both got tickets from the plane! :mad:

[94is]

Haha! I've heard that story a million times. I guess you guys will just have to be more careful! I think I'd like to bring my car up there. I've taken it to LA about three times and thats it. It definitely needs to go on a road trip. I'm almost positive that he will be bringing the beast. See you guys in April!
-Kim

[kartman]

Do we have to pay for this. On the bimmerfest website it said you had to pay like 10 bucks.

[blueStreak]

I must have missed the $10 charge for this year. That would be new if so...I've been to the last 2 Bimmerfests and didn't have to pay anything.

[kartman]

I must have been mistaken for something else, I'm still going.

[328bimma]

nono... should be no charge~

[scottn2retro]

Originally posted by kartman
Do we have to pay for this. On the bimmerfest website it said you had to pay like 10 bucks.

Bimmerfest is free.

Tech Fest West (another great event) is $10 for general admission. Having seen a preliminary seminar schedule, I would recommend full registration (full access to seminars, dinner events).

[shragon]

94is: lol. cool, see ya there!

[segal3]

What's the deal on the caravans from SoCal (LA area)?

I might go if no BMWCCA autox

~Matt Segal

[m_specs]

last years was awsome!.. im doing everything in my power to skip work and go to this one.. hehehe

[shragon]

:buttrock

[Keith]

Originally posted by shragon
haven't ruled out sandman :orangesle inn yet. i checked the web site and it looks pretty decent as well. :D

Hey Rob, rule'm out, I will send you a link for the Ramada Limited, that's where a few of us are staying and that's where we stayed at last year.

Keith

[shragon]

why, what happened to sand man?

[Keith]

Originally posted by shragon
why, what happened to sand man?

Nothing, I was under the assumption that when Jon said State St.,
I thought "Downtown", well no, it's rght around the corner from Cutter. If being so close to Cutter is important to people, then that's up to them.
Between myself and quite a few other people, we've got about 7 rooms booked so far at Ramada.


Keith :cool:

[shragon]

ok, cool...

[Cliff3]

Originally posted by Keith
Nothing, I was under the assumption that when Jon said State St.,
I thought "Downtown", well no, it's rght around the corner from Cutter. If being so close to Cutter is important to people, then that's up to them.
Between myself and quite a few other people, we've got about 7 rooms booked so far at Ramada.


Keith :cool:

You can add me to that list too, Keith. The Ramada wasn't accepting reservations for that weekend when I first tried it earlier this month, but it is now.

[Keith]

Originally posted by Cliff3
You can add me to that list too, Keith. The Ramada wasn't accepting reservations for that weekend when I first tried it earlier this month, but it is now.

Got you down Cliff :clap:

[Ty Vil]

I'll be there, cant wait to meet everybody.

[scottn2retro]

Originally posted by Ty Vil
I'll be there, cant wait to meet everybody.

Ty, be sure to hook up with the caravan coming down from Seattle (check the b'fest caravan forum).

Also, remember to register for the event on the b'fest website. It's free, but it gives the organizers an idea how many to expect.

[segal3]

Originally posted by scottn2retro
...but it gives the organizers an idea how many to expect.

Rough estimate...say...oh...a lot. lol

~Matt Segal

[Sticky]

I have never been to bimmerfest before, what makes it so special compared to other meets?

[94is]

I have never been either, but it is supposed to be really fun seeing all of the people that you never see. I am looking forward to meeting some Norcal people from the boards whom I have only talked to online. I will definitely have to check this one out.

[scottn2retro]

Originally posted by Sticky
I have never been to bimmerfest before, what makes it so special compared to other meets?

I think B'fest combines some of the best features of both kinds of meets.

It's free (and lunch is even provided) with a casual atmosphere and a great road rally (of like hundreds of cars) that you would find in a small local get together.

It has seminar/demos, some vendors and show cars and a charity raffle like you'll find at the larger admission type gatherings.

[shragon]

you also get a nice goodie bag (like the ones at car shows). :)

[segal3]

Excellent :biglaughb :clap: :D

~Matt Segal

[jaramill]

Oh I'm definitely going! I've only missed the very first one and only because I didn't live out here (originally from NYC). I've already registered so I can't wait.

Bimmerfest rocks. A thanks as always to Jon Shafer of Cutter Motors in Santa Barbara, CA for setting this up.

Gio

[Raffi]

Originally posted by jaramill
Oh I'm definitely going! I've only missed the very first one and only because I didn't live out here (originally from NYC). I've already registered so I can't wait.

Bimmerfest rocks. A thanks as always to Jon Shafer of Cutter Motors in Santa Barbara, CA for setting this up.

Gio

See you there Gio. Long time no see - since the event at the Petersen Museum, actually! :D

[scottn2retro]

Finally - after 4 years - Bimmerfest Shirts and Hats are available for the event.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24239

[shragon]

bimmerfest is this upcoming saturday!! :buttrock:

[scottn2retro]

Finally :clap:

Can't wait for that road rally :alright

[94is]

Is the caravan going up from SoCal the same on this board as it is on DTM? Are all the boards coming together for the caravan up? That would be sweet :D

[Chongus]

Sorry cannot make it. Boss told me to look for a new job if I go to Bimmerfest :( My B-day is on the 19th the Sat after bimmerfest. I'm wondering if I should throw a party or drive down south or noth and meet up with some of you CA members. I guess I'll go next year. :( I would really like to meet some of you folks.

CHONGUS

[umnitza]

Tell your boss to STFU;) It's not frequently that you get to see 11000 of your closest friends :D:D

BTW - we're staying at Best Western, .5 miles away. $115 a night, no problems.

[eurorides]

im down for a caravan...let me know...im going to this for sure, but i dont think im staying up for the night...just drive up, hang out then go home. :) thanks

[m_specs]

i have been waiting soo long for this!! i went last year, but i rolled with evosport cuz my car was in the shop.. now im goin up with the OC caravan, and ill be sporting my new rims.. bbs rs-r's!!
http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/309000-309999/309745_9.jpg
ill be videotaping, but ive never done the caravan thing.. can anyone tell me what to expect..
hey rob ~ its brian.. the one that sold you those HM2's .. didnt have a chance to show my car last year, but im sure ill see you there this time.
cant wait to see everyone there.. theres so much pride in this event!

[scottn2retro]

Originally posted by m_specs
ill be videotaping, but ive never done the caravan thing.. can anyone tell me what to expect... cant wait to see everyone there.. theres so much pride in this event!

The road rally from Cutter Motors and back should be HUGE. A few people go the reverse route and wait on highway 154 so they can see and film the huge train of cars going by. The gathering points at Refugio Road and the 101/154 junction offer great photo ops.

[KnightRider/AMG]

i should be going to bimmerfest, but i wont be able to go on the road rally, :( i have to get my wisdom teeth pulled out at 4. :eek: am i in for a lot of pain or what?

[eurorides]

:( i dont know if i can go, i have some really important shit on tuesday and i need to prepare for it fuck,fuck,fuck,fuck...o well i guess im gonna go to the rev it up and beat the hell out of a few mazdas for the day :( crap i was so looking foreward to this.

[iwannadinanm3]

Yeh, i have a feeling i might not be able to go now either :(

[shragon]

wassup brian! nice clean ride! can't wait to see those rg-r's! rg-r's are one of my favorite rims, but i've never seen them in person, only in pics. i'll keep an eye out for you and your ride!

[XOC]

I'm still on the fence about going, and now I'm seeing rain in the weekend forecast, especially for SB. If it rains most of the fun stuff is going to be kinda lame, isn't it?

[shragon]

Sat Apr 12 --- Scattered Showers --- 59°/48° --- 30 % Precip.

man that sucks. yesterday it said partly cloudy. i guess we'll see as the day gets closer.

[BMWg84]

I am definitely there. Taking the weekend off school work just to go. Hope it is as great as last year! I suggest that everyone go to this event - it's like the primere BMW event of the year

C

[shragon]

heading out tomorrow morning (actually this morning). see everybody there on saturday!

btw... they're forecasting no rain on saturday!!

[XOC]

Originally posted by shragon
btw... they're forecasting no rain on saturday!!

Whoa you're right, 0% until 9PM Sat for SB. Well, it's a longshot but I may see you guys there. :)

[Jon Shafer]

Thanks to all Bimmerforums members who joined
us yesterday... :)

If anyone has any special pics or videos please
let me know! Can't wait to see them!

[BMWg84]

It was a fun event. Thanks Jon for making this possible!

[bigmansM]

hey far of a drive is it from Los Angeles, C.A. and when does all this start

[segal3]

It's already over...haven't you seen all the pictures going up?

Mine -

http://www.carbonos.com/socal7club/meets/bimmerfest2003/

~Matt Segal

[shragon]

awesome event! and the bimmer gods came thru for us with no rain!