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E30project
06-28-2003, 11:39 PM
i was just woundering if there are any meets held around the

tampa bay area. or any where close ??:dunno

///MDriver
06-29-2003, 04:08 PM
Try the regional forums.

Chuck
07-04-2003, 02:15 PM
Most of the meets end up in Orlando, unfortunately. Other than the club stuff announced in the monthly newsletter, nothing really happens around here.

There is the BiffBurger shows on Friday and Saturday nights, as well as the meets on north Dale Mabry at the Checkers. Both of those are just general car meets, but lots of nice rides show up.

We should organize something. I wanted to do a meet over at the International Mall, but it didn't get too much of a response.

Any ideas? I'm in St. Pete, BTW.

BigBagent1
07-14-2003, 02:22 AM
Im in lakeland, but there are a few people around here who would ride up to Tampa for a meet. If you start hit me up and we'll be there.

Chuck
07-14-2003, 07:42 PM
I'll do that. First I want to find a few people who are MIA. Corey Lista and Tommy Turbo for starters. If I can get something together, I'll post it here.

BMWBlue
07-15-2003, 11:17 PM
I live in Clearwater and would like to get meet with all of you guys, why don't we get together in the next couples of weeks? I know there is going to be a big BMW meet on August 2nd, so we can get together and caravan over there.

Go to dtmpower.net for information about this meet.

I wanna meet BMW entusiast in this area.

Icecream ///Man
07-15-2003, 11:46 PM
I'll help set it up. I used to promote automotive races/shows. Let's just get the interest (>40 cars BMW + Mini + Audi + Benz + anybody else interested) and I'll blow it up HUGE. I would really like to see a BMW/German focused event in the area.

Time for the call out.... Who wants to blow up a Euro focused show in 4-6 months? I'm talking crazy show, racing, & partying. Feel free to forward on to other forums. If there's enough interest I'll follow up.

stjobs
07-16-2003, 12:03 AM
I'll drive down to Tampa or somewhere in that area. I'm about 2 hours away.

stjobs

Icecream ///Man
07-16-2003, 12:08 AM
OK 1 + me = 2

Roster:
Icecream ///Man
St Jobs

Icecream ///Man
07-16-2003, 12:14 AM
What about carzy Ybor city pimpin? I think I can set it up. If you can't pull a$$ there in your bimmer you suck.

Chuck
07-16-2003, 08:03 AM
Count me out if you want Ybor City. I wouldn't go there to throw the trash out of my car. Too crowded, surveillance cameras everywhere, profiling, and drunken fights. No thanks.

If you're dead set on some kind of party zone for a meet, try Harbor Island or Hyde Park. Or pick one of the malls. International Plaza has huge parking lots and quite a few clubs and restaurants. Its a lot classier than "Whybore" City.

Icecream ///Man
07-16-2003, 09:33 AM
OK, I can skip the ghetto as well. International Mall is a good idea.

stjobs
07-16-2003, 01:50 PM
Ybor City is pretty ghetto. My uncle lives in Hyde Park, it's decent... let me know where you want to do this.

stjobs

BMWBlue
07-16-2003, 07:04 PM
Count me in!

International Mall sounds like a good idea.

DriveBy
07-17-2003, 09:12 AM
Originally posted by Chuck
Most of the meets end up in Orlando, unfortunately. Other than the club stuff announced in the monthly newsletter, nothing really happens around here.

There is the BiffBurger shows on Friday and Saturday nights, as well as the meets on north Dale Mabry at the Checkers. Both of those are just general car meets, but lots of nice rides show up.

We should organize something. I wanted to do a meet over at the International Mall, but it didn't get too much of a response.

Any ideas? I'm in St. Pete, BTW.

In Orlando but my car is willing to fly down I-4! :buttrock

Chuck
07-17-2003, 07:35 PM
Originally posted by BMWBlue
Count me in!

International Mall sounds like a good idea.

I need to get a map of the mall layout so I can pinpoint where we can meet. There is a food court on one end with several excellent clubs, like the Blue Martini. If we snag the upper parking lot early enough we can probably fit everybody up there with room to spare, right next to the entrance to the good clubs and restaurants.

Until I can do this, go here (http://www.shopinternationalplaza.com) to check out the mall info.
The Blue Martini, Kahunaville, Profusion, the Bamboo Club, etc, are located in the Bay Street section of the mall.

BigBagent1
07-19-2003, 01:58 AM
Count me in for the mall meet

BigBagent1
07-20-2003, 01:33 AM
Is anyone planned on meeting up for the Sebring thing on Aug. 2? Just looking for someone to drive down with, from Tampa or Orlando region.

varsity
07-20-2003, 09:59 AM
I'm doing Sebring on 2 August with Chin, but I'm driving from the southwest, near Fort Myers. see ya there!

stjobs
07-20-2003, 01:09 PM
Is Sebring sold out? I would love to go, but I need register, and also I'm not sure if Chin requires rollbars.

stjobs

varsity
07-20-2003, 03:27 PM
it's sold out for novice drivers, but they still have spots for solo, I think.

I don't know if they need rollbars, check out their very complete site: www.chinmotorsports.com

E30project
07-20-2003, 07:13 PM
if you guys are willing to meet, then I say lets do it. Just pick a day or night and we will heve a nice car show. :alright

and i dont think Ybor would be a good spot.

stjobs
07-21-2003, 11:48 PM
Unfortunately I'm a novice :(

stjobs

BMWBlue
08-11-2003, 12:55 AM
Let's get a Tampa meet for either next week or the next one at the international mall.

Come on guys, it is very fun!!! I went to the meeting at Sebring and we had a blast. We should do one here in Tampa.

wade318ti
08-14-2003, 05:19 PM
:dunno did this tampa meet ever happen or is it still going to happen or what?:dunno

i'll come out im only 1 hour away

Chuck
08-14-2003, 07:14 PM
Not yet. I'm still trying to get people together. Its like herding cats. I also want to talk to a couple of restaurants there and see if we can't get a deal on food and drink while we're there.

Icecream ///Man
08-14-2003, 07:27 PM
I'm in and I'll help organize it. We need a primary contact, who is it? Let me know.

wade318ti
08-15-2003, 12:51 AM
let me know, im in:buttrock

Osiicks
08-15-2003, 11:23 AM
There is an SCCA autocross event at florida state fairgrounds off of I-4 on August 30 (practice) anf 31 (race) That would be a good place to meet/race There are usually a few BMW's (lately mine) racing....

E30project
08-16-2003, 06:17 PM
When is the meet at the fairgrounds i would like to go.
i dont know if i would be able to compete but i sure would like to go.:az:

Osiicks
08-19-2003, 10:36 AM
Saturday August 30 is practice....just like the race but the points dont count....the race is on Sunday....you need to get there before 8:30 or so if you want to register to race.....the whole deal is over at about 4:00 p.m.

Don't be hesitant to race...the whole thing is geared towards novices...My girlfriend raced her '98 eclipse and she was nervous as hell at first and then couldn't wait for the next run....I have only raced twice...first time in July....it was GREAT!! They even have an experienced driver that will sit as a passenger and give you tips...If you go to the sqturday practice you will get more runs in...I got nine runs in last time.


I saw some awesome cars there too..one dude last month had a tricked out m coupe with dual supertrapp exhaust...it sounded awesome.

Check out the web site for details www.cfrsolo2.com

Baron
09-02-2003, 02:56 PM
anything ever happen with this Tampa meet? I'd like to meet some locals. International Mall is definitely a good place.

BMWBlue
09-02-2003, 06:18 PM
Yeah people, lets get this going!! I wanna know more car entusiasts from the area.

Does anyone wants to take over and organise it? We just need someone who posts a date and a place and see who shows.

Last time we had one, we had a lot of fun.

Baron
09-03-2003, 07:09 PM
I think we need to just keep the thread going and on the first page so the locals can see it and hopefully get a little enthusiasm. Either way, I'd definitely attend. Im new to the game, so I not much of an organizer. Hope we can get something going.

E30project
09-06-2003, 01:02 PM
here is an idea. Clearwater Beach some time in the afternoon everyone will meet there in say 2 weeks around 5 or 6!!!
Next to Adams Mark.

dapper83
09-06-2003, 03:09 PM
how far is clearwater from daytona bch i could bring 6 e36 if you would like

wade318ti
09-06-2003, 04:16 PM
im only 1 1/2hours away from clearwater


im in:buttrock

i just need to know when and where:dunno

Chuck
09-06-2003, 06:26 PM
Originally posted by E30project
here is an idea. Clearwater Beach some time in the afternoon everyone will meet there in say 2 weeks around 5 or 6!!!
Next to Adams Mark.

Sorry - no way. If you haven't been to Clearwater Beach you don't know what you're getting into. The cops out there are complete bastards. You're just looking for trouble. They will circle us like buzzards over a thirsty man lost in the desert. They'll watch us to see who screws up first, and when nothing happens they'll pull out window tint grading meters and tire tread depth gauges to find people who are non-compliant. If that fails they'll figure out something to harass us. They also have a no-cruising law IIRC. Figure on 20 people showing up for the meet, and 40 cops checking plates and licenses. Forget it.
Besides, the traffic out there is just plain hell. Its also far from the interstate.


I say we stick with the mall plan. The lot there is wide open with plenty of food choices and little to no cop harassment.

International Plaza, Tampa meet, September 27th. Who's in?

wade318ti
09-06-2003, 10:09 PM
im in, what time?

wade318ti
09-06-2003, 10:10 PM
how do you get to the plaza?

Chuck
09-06-2003, 10:46 PM
Using a Google search, I found the most thorough directions came from Apple, believe it or not:

http://www.apple.com/retail/plaza/


... I also found the actual page for the Plaza, but their directions aren't as good.

http://www.shopinternationalplaza.com/infodesk/directions.html

Well, at least the home page has a list of amenities we can use. Good restaurants and clubs. I recommend the sushi buffet at Todai or the pizzas at California Pizza Kitchen, and later on we could hit the Blue Martini.

Chuck
09-06-2003, 10:53 PM
I'm thinking we could either do an A.M. meet, followed by a cruise, then go back to the mall for whatever we want to do.

If not, then just a late afternoon meet, show off the cars, then go in the mall to one of the clubs.

Probably 11am for a morning meet, 4 to 5 pm for afternoon?

Anyone here who can pass on a note to the other forums? We need to post on E46fanatics, DTM, Roadfly, etc.

stjobs
09-07-2003, 02:18 AM
Chuck - your idea is good, but I think it would be cool to have a big showing at the Sept. 20-21 Auto-X. I went to the Aug. 30-31 event and it was great. I would like to see more BMW representation though - as far as BMWs that entered the competition, there were only 4 on Sunday. Let's get like 15 or 20 BMWs and give the other marques some competition :) I will be there for the entire weekend (Friday the 19th, Sat. and Sunday the 21st).

Let me know.

Chuck
09-07-2003, 02:56 AM
I wish I could go.. Sept 20th is the biggest gun show in Florida, over in Lakeland. I could possibly make the 21st, but not to compete. I've never done an autocross, and I don't relish the thought of embarassing our marque. I haven't even done my first driving school yet. I was planning on taking Christina to the January school at Sebring.

Do you think you could make the Tampa meet?

stjobs
09-07-2003, 03:40 AM
The organization is pretty friendly to newcomers. The event I went to most recently was only my 3rd. I actually think an auto-x is good preparation for a DE. DEs are generally higher speed events, so getting some low-speed cornering training never hurts.

Considering the Tampa meet is not on the weekend of any scheduled races, I may be able to come. However, Chin Motorsports has a DE at Roebling on that date. If I go to that, I won't be able to attend, but at this point it looks like I won't have my car prepped in time anyway.

wade318ti
09-07-2003, 02:42 PM
im in for the tampa meet.

2 of my buddies might come too, one has an e46 m3 and a e36 325i m3 look-a-like

BMWBlue
09-07-2003, 05:07 PM
Ok guys, so the 27th of September it is at the International Mall!!!. I know about 5 to 6 BMWs that can come with me. We just need to set up a time, so that we can go and post this on different forums.

Let's get this rolling. Last time we had a Tampa BMW was around April and we had a good show up and we did some nice cruises through the 3 bridges and ended up in Clearwater Beach around 1:00am.

So come on people tell everyone you know with BMWs about it and lets make this a very nice meet. :redspot

Baron
09-09-2003, 08:48 PM
Im definitely in. I'd like to meet some of you local guys. I know a couple fella's with M's in N. Tampa, I'll see if I can get a hold of them. Lets do this...

BMWBlue
09-11-2003, 08:35 PM
Lets keep this on the first page :buttrock

wade318ti
09-11-2003, 10:41 PM
:boink bump bump bump:boink

Chuck
09-13-2003, 04:00 PM
I'm moving right now, so I'm kind of between web connections. Still hooked up at my old place, won't have it at the new location till Tuesday. So my updates on this are going to be sparse until then.

Who here volunteers to spread this to the other boards? We need some people to get to Roadfly, DTM, M3Forums, E46fanatics, etc. I'd do at least one board, but I'm completely without time for the next couple of days. Also, I think this shouldn't just be confined to M's. I don't think anyone here would keep anyone with a Z8 or someone like Simeon and his awesome 740 from showing up, so lets tell everyone who owns a BMW to show up. I think having 50 or 60 Bayerische warriors in the lot looks a lot more impressive than a dozen M's. We can still organize by series if it gets crowded.

As far as time... I'd say either an 11am meet, with lunch and a cruise that starts and ends at the mall, or a 4pm meet that just stays there till whenever. The advantage of the early meet is that we can plan a route before it gets really hot out, spend the hot part of the day on the open road, then meet back for cold ones in the early evening. Of course, a late meet with no cruise skips the logistical nightmare that can come from trying to get 50 plus cars in order.

maurolin
09-13-2003, 07:02 PM
I'll be there, plus TONIGHT we have a meeting w/ VW AUDI at the parking lot of BEALLS OUTLET on North Dale Mabry./

maurolin
09-17-2003, 06:42 PM
Alright guys. I am in for the 27th and my wife will bring her M3 as well.
I have firnds that will meet too.. M5, e30 325turbo, 325is Mswap,
3.0 Z3 COUPE, E30 M3, E36 M3 Five of them, E30 325i Two 318i two we are a bunch., My main plan is to Host and Organize a montly meeting. I will discuss w/ you about buying parts WHOLESALE, and a Performance shop that will give us DEALS!

Shoot me an email and tell me if you are coming. We will meet in front of the VALET PARKING at the end of the PARKING LOT.
Send me a pic of your car if you want to join... Putting up a BMW CLUB WEBSITE mlinero@tampabay.rr.com

maurolin
09-17-2003, 06:55 PM
Read this forum. Meet is on the 27th of Sept at the INTERNATIONAL PLAZA IN FRONT OF THE VALET PARKING.... at the end of the rows
I WILL BE THERE AT 8 PM

REPLY TO THIS AND ADD YOUR NAME IF YOU ARE ATTENDING!!!!

'98 M3 Cabrio MAURICIO
'98 M3 4 DOOR HEATHER
'93 325i 4 DOOR GEORGE
'95 M3 coupe DINO

Revo86
09-17-2003, 08:52 PM
ill be there

maurolin
09-17-2003, 09:04 PM
Let's post some pics... http://members.roadfly.com/mauricio/2 M3.JPG
http://members.roadfly.com/mauricio/baby3cropavatar.jpg

BMWBlue
09-17-2003, 09:33 PM
Originally posted by Revo86
ill be there

All right Brandon! I wanna see your new beast!

I will be there too, E46 fourd doors.

Chuck
09-17-2003, 09:37 PM
Have we settled on a time yet?

BAMA
09-18-2003, 02:26 AM
I'm there!!

http://bamahome.com/pics/misc/bmw_small.jpg

Osiicks
09-18-2003, 12:14 PM
I will try to go....

icemann633
09-18-2003, 01:28 PM
I think im commen home from school that weekend so i MIGHT be there...Get this thing rollen!

Beckford
09-18-2003, 03:33 PM
Let's roll out..what time we meeting up 8:00pm right.

E30project
09-18-2003, 07:40 PM
i am going to go But i dont know if my car will be in shape for the meet

Chuck
09-18-2003, 07:52 PM
Beckford... no, not 8PM. It'll be dark by then, and the mall lot will be full of shopping wackos.

My suggestion: 11am, or 3-4pm.

Let's hear the votes.

Baron
09-18-2003, 09:36 PM
I agree, 8pm is kinda late, tough to see stuff. 3-4pm...it's hot as hell out. 11am, still fighting off a hangover... Choices. I vote for 3-4pm, then maybe we can get a cruise in afterwards?

Revo86
09-18-2003, 09:59 PM
i make my second roll over in bed at 11am. lets make it a nite thing. all get together and cruz, then head to gandy and make a name for the bmw's.

maurolin
09-19-2003, 12:12 AM
SWEET.. Let's have an all day thing then!!! 12pm NOON for lunch ans photo shoot for Website... and We'll try to have i go till 5 pm when we roll till late night... Race and stuff..... email me mlinero@tampabay.rr.com
Confirmed:
Nagib 328i
Jerry 528i
George 325i
Greg 325i
Bama 325i e46
Erick M3

maurolin
09-19-2003, 02:12 PM
Alright... let's make up our MINDS!!!! I would like to meet as earliest as possible for pics, and to plan stuff. Later on, We can go cruise with the people that decide to Stay the whole afternoon and night.
So, I Say Lets meet up at 6pm there is still light and everyone is out of bed....

maurolin
09-19-2003, 02:21 PM
So far.... who is coming????

Mauricio M3 Cabrio cosmos shwartz
Heather M3 4 door Alpina Weis III
Nagib 328i Boston Gruen
Jerry 528i Schwartz
George 325i Red
Greg 325i Schwartz
Bama 325i e46 Alpina weis
Erick M3 Dakar Yellow
James Z3 M Swap Blue
Jairo 325i e46 Blue
Oscar 540i Silver
Brandon 325 M50 turbo Weis
Ryan 325is m3 swap Burgundy
Dino M3 Silver

That's the people I know are going..... Who else? Copy paste the list and ADD your name and car in your next reply.

http://members.roadfly.com/mauricio/RENNEN2.jpg

LmtdSlip
09-19-2003, 02:28 PM
I am in St. Pete too. Count me in.

Baron
09-19-2003, 03:01 PM
is Ryan (325 w/M3 swap) on this board? If so, this is Aaron, Rich's buddy. Hey, we playing some golf this Sunday?


Anyway, you can count me in, i'll be there.

Icecream ///Man
09-19-2003, 04:15 PM
Me and my M3 are in. (alpineweiss III e36 M3/4)

Icecream ///Man
09-19-2003, 04:34 PM
Oh yeah, pic....

Chuck
09-19-2003, 07:05 PM
I'm in, and I just heard from Corey Lista - he's in and he'll be bringing his bad ride with his custom hidden sub.

Corey E46 M3 LSB
Chuck E46 M3 TiSil/Black/SMG
Mauricio M3 Cabrio cosmos shwartz
Heather M3 4 door Alpina Weis III
Nagib 328i Boston Gruen
Jerry 528i Schwartz
George 325i Red
Greg 325i Schwartz
Bama 325i e46 Alpina weis
Erick M3 Dakar Yellow
James Z3 M Swap Blue
Jairo 325i e46 Blue
Oscar 540i Silver
Brandon 325 M50 turbo Weis
Ryan 325is m3 swap Burgundy
Dino M3 Silver

maurolin
09-20-2003, 01:30 AM
Nice.... we have a couple more coming!!.....

Greg E30 M3
Tito M3 4 door cosm schwartz
Corey E46 M3 LSB
Chuck E46 M3 TiSil/Black/SMG
Mauricio M3 Cabrio cosmos shwartz
Heather M3 4 door Alpina Weis III
Nagib 328i Boston Gruen
Jerry 528i Schwartz
George 325i Red
Greg 325i Schwartz
Bama 325i e46 Alpina weis
Erick M3 Dakar Yellow
James Z3 M Swap Blue
Jairo 325i e46 Blue
Oscar 540i Silver
Brandon 325 M50 turbo Weis
Ryan 325is m3 swap Burgundy
Dino M3 Silver

maurolin
09-20-2003, 09:24 AM
ok. 6 pm at the INTERNATIONAL PLAZA. IN FRON OF THE CHEESE FACTORY, at the end of the VALET PARKING ROWS.

I made some Banners to pass around in the streets... Let's make this one a big one. Be there on time, Park Nicely and if you have BMW parts for sale... Bring them!

I will see you there on time! 6pm September 27th. I am trying to get us a couple places to host us during our cruise. Call me if you want to help or have ideas on places we can get food and we all can park. 813 810 4244

Chuck
09-20-2003, 09:30 AM
Nice but I already made the announcement on Roadfly, and I listed 4pm. Thats when a lot of people are showing up.

Good idea on the parts, though... I might bring an entire E46 AC Schnitzer suspension to sell!

maurolin
09-20-2003, 09:35 AM
OK!!! 4 PM EVEN BETTER!!!! 4 PM

wade318ti
09-20-2003, 02:50 PM
im in! 4pm

aeryk7
09-21-2003, 09:33 PM
Thought it might be worth checking (food,music,filming,deals) but i do not know what kind of parking they have.



Auto Xtra's Midnight Sale & Show 9-27-03


AUTO XTRA's & German Autohaus is having there 3rd Midnight Blow-out Sale & Show!

September 27, 2003

We are blowing out our entire stock . Most parts from 10-20% off and some even at cost.

Also, live entertainment DJ and Bar-B-Q.

There also will be a camera crew filming an Import & European Car Street Racer movie . And, some of your local websites out there taking pictures and recording videos.



If you have any questions, be free to contact me or Carlos at
813-885-7911

Hope To See You There!!!

THANKS
Jose
_________________
VW Tech
THE ORIGINAL AUTOHAUS
German Autohaus & Auto Xtra
8002 Anderson Road
Tampa, FL 33634
813-885-7911

aeryk7
09-21-2003, 09:38 PM
it might be out of the way though

maurolin
09-21-2003, 10:05 PM
Where is it at??? I have a couple places that will save big tables for us. I need to know WHO IS COMING! PLEASE EMAIL ME how many people coming w/ you?? and PLEASE BE THERE ON TIME!

Bama is making OUR web page and we need all pics and profile info on drivers and cars. Have that handy.

maurolin
09-21-2003, 10:08 PM
We can Stop at the Autohouse as a Quick stop for pics and to check out their place in our cruise.
I am CURRENTLY MAKING THE MAP and WAYS we are going. Directions so no one gets lost... or some can catch up if they are late.

if u have ANY ideas, mlinero@tampabay.rr.com WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO??

Revo86
09-22-2003, 01:15 PM
Im working in the afternoon so I might not be there untill later, but whereever you guys are im sure I can catch up. ;)

Baron ryan doesnt post much on here

Osiicks
09-22-2003, 01:43 PM
Patterson road, lutz-lake fern rd, ehren cutoff, brooksville area (around spring lake highway) are all good twisty roads for driving....unless just cruising

Icecream ///Man
09-22-2003, 02:20 PM
Who owns this event?

What time what place?

Final answer please for clarity

baby M
09-22-2003, 03:51 PM
need to know the exact info please...
but i'm in.

ben

maurolin
09-22-2003, 06:49 PM
I made out 100 flyers and passed them out already with the info: 9/27/03 4pm Intl Plaza.

I agreed with the guy (chuck) that posted the time 4pm

BMWBlue
09-22-2003, 09:49 PM
I will be there around 4 pm with my wife, if she wants to come.

BAMA
09-22-2003, 10:16 PM
I need a pic of your car BMWBlue. It's Bryan from the Sebring run. I'm setting up a site for all of us, and would like to include your car.

And that goes for the rest of you as well. I've taken the liberty of putting many up there already. If you don't want your car listed, just let me know but Mauricio and I are going to take this site prime time with a registered domain and all.

Here's a rough (and I stress that word) draft of what's to come:

http://bmw.bamahome.com

My favorite part is the Owners Gallery. What do y'all think?

aeryk7
09-22-2003, 10:59 PM
mauricio could u email me the banner to pass out (ehovsepi@mail.usf.edu)

maurolin
09-22-2003, 11:24 PM
Cool... see you al at 4pm. I am bringing 6 other friends w/ BMW's.
PLEASE! post your car's pic, so we can have this website going.
Mr Bama, Thank you so much for the effort and time you are taking from your life to do this for us.
I am pretty sure there will be a TON of profiles and pics we'll gather to enrich the site.

TO ALL: PLEASE bring a printout of your profile, Email address, Car mods, Future projects and MSN Messenger / AOL IM screen names. I'll hand out a map and stops we are going to have. I contacted a few friends of mine, that are working on getting us free space at restaurantrs and stuff.

Beckford
09-23-2003, 09:37 AM
Excellent job on the website.:buttrock :buttrock

Digitalwave
09-23-2003, 03:48 PM
I will be there. Hopefully not the only E30 :)

My car (1990 325i). Not sure if I will have the throwing stars on there for the meet, I had a blowout and I'm riding on my bottlecaps again.:


http://mywebpages.comcast.net/digitalwave/7_3_03/Dsc02525.jpg

maurolin
09-23-2003, 06:36 PM
There will be PLENTY of E30.... and What size are the tires u need? I might have something u can use.

130 other flyers out today through the city malls, shops etc... PLUS Aeryk7 is helping me promote and post around USF...

If this has a good turnout we will have A LOT OF BMW's . I have gotten 16 calls from the flyes I have given away, plus is almost 20 of us.... plus there will be more people finding about this I am pretty sure.

BAMA
09-26-2003, 02:38 AM
The Owners Gallery (http://bmw.bamahome.com/ogall.html) has been updated with all pics and profiles submitted so far. Shake what you got. We need:

1. Pic (if not already submitted) PLUS
2. Year, color, model
3. Options
4. Mods

We'll make you famous, pics are linkable, the forum is just around the corner plus a whole lot more. It's your site. Tell us what you want. Click here (vhost@N05Pam.bamahome.com) (please remove N05Pam.) for suggestions or submissions.

BAMA

BMWBlue
09-26-2003, 11:21 PM
Hey Bama, nice website! Good job to you and Mauricio. I e-mailed you a picture, I think, to the e-mail address you have on the website for FLCNS. I e-mailed it to Mauricio in case.

I will see you tomorrow, is going to be fun!!!!!!:buttrock

Ali
09-27-2003, 12:20 AM
Wow that is a good idea, we should do that for the ATL people!

BAMA
09-28-2003, 02:04 AM
http://baybimmers.com is live! Email accounts, event details, pics and movies, a forum, plus a whole lot more. Come check us out. :D

icemann633
09-28-2003, 09:42 PM
Are there ne pics? Sorry i couldnt make it. I wanna know how it was.

Ali...are u driving my car still?

BAMA
09-29-2003, 04:35 AM
I just got some excellent pics and a quick clip online. You can check them out at http://baybimmers.com. A lot of tight cars showed up, but I liked the Racing Zone cars and the 850s the best. There's also a coupla shots of a Lambo from later on that night. :D We had a great time and I'm already hearing whispers of an upcoming BBQ...

Digitalwave
09-29-2003, 11:11 AM
Fun meet, Brandon's car is fast :buttrock

E30project
09-29-2003, 06:53 PM
I am wounderung how many people showed are there any pics ???

Baron
09-29-2003, 07:00 PM
I definitely had a good time...althought I dipped after the bridge runs. How was later that night? I'd guess there were between 15-20 cars there through the afternoon, it was nice to meet you guys. Greg, you drive that coupe like a maniac! But, next time get off at the 4th St. exit......lol.

Chuck
09-29-2003, 08:08 PM
Uh.... good thing we didn't take the 4th Street exit. Christina did, and she said the cops had a radar trap out there. Given the, uh, extreme urgency we all were feeling, that could have been disastrous.

I dropped out after the Ulmerton u-turn and went home. We had a dinner date with friends for Bern's and I didn't want to miss out.

It was a great gathering and I think with a bit better coordination we could have a hella big turnout next time. I was pretty happy with the 25 cars that were there.

If the notices that I and others had posted on a certain other board had not been repeatedly deleted (lets not discuss this here for obvious reasons), we probably could have tripled the turnout. The only post that survived was on their E31 board and two 850ci's showed up.

aeryk7
09-29-2003, 09:38 PM
i cant get the clip to werk? anyone else experiencing this problem or know y?

aeryk7
09-29-2003, 09:46 PM
werks now n/m

BAMA
09-29-2003, 09:53 PM
The movie clip is in .MOV format, which requires Apple Quicktime. It can be downloaded from here (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/products/qt/). Also, the times of forums deleting our posts are about to come to an end. I've got the forum software in place and the portal front end should be up and live by tomorrow. Once it is, the current layout will be gone but we will be keeping the popular features such as the Owners Gallery. Be sure to check back within the next day or so, and everything should be in place.

Also for anyone wanting their cars featured in the OG, please be sure to forward the pic and info to either me or Mauricio.

BAMA
09-30-2003, 07:04 PM
OK everyone, we're up and running. There will be some minor changes over the next few days but pretty much everything we need is already in place. Be sure to visit http://baybimmers.com and register on the forums. We will be using this site as a central point for all Tampa Bay BMW track meets, events, and other happenings.

See you there!!

BAMA

maurolin
09-30-2003, 08:03 PM
I got some nice video... short but fun... and some pics too.. www.baybimmers.com please help me plan the next meet. ORLANDO!!! or just give me some Ideas!. I will be making flyers soon!

jpavusm3
10-02-2003, 11:23 PM
Just moved to Tampa recently....originally from Orlando..

cheers
jp02avusm3

http://members.roadfly.com/jpavusm3/02avusm3.JPG

DOJLEO
10-03-2003, 03:45 PM
hey you'll, I no longer live in tampa but, I thought you'll had car shows almost every weekend? I buy the mag M&M and it seems like alot is happening in TB.

Chuck
10-03-2003, 10:55 PM
What is M&M?

There are definitely shows every week. Thursdays and Fridays at Biff's in St. Pete, Fridays and Saturdays at Checker's on North Dale Mabry Highway. Lots of iron turns out for those meets. Mostly very custom and/or classic American rides, but some imports show up. The Checker's show is especially hot.

stjobs
10-04-2003, 12:23 AM
JPAvusM3, your car looks great - how did you get the color on an E46?

maurolin
10-04-2003, 09:56 AM
LET'S ORGANIZE THE NEXT MEET!!!! Throw in some ideas!.

Baron
10-04-2003, 06:30 PM
how bout a dyno day? i'm curious to see what my car (stock) would put down. i think it would be fun

stjobs
10-05-2003, 01:30 AM
There's a dyno day being planned in Orlando. Check the thread "Orlando area BMWs".

Baron
10-05-2003, 01:45 AM
yeah, i saw that one. i was hoping we could get one in Tampa, or maybe a bunch of the Tampa heads could drive to Orlando for this?

Frodoe
10-09-2003, 11:15 PM
never been to a meet yet but would love to go to one, im in clearwater and am down for whatever.

PrinceE30
10-09-2003, 11:37 PM
2 hours max to gainseville from tampa and you can make it to an autocross this weekend. check this thread for more info. satuday is practice, sunday is a points even. even if you're not in to win the division title, always tons of fun!

-Prince

Frodoe
10-09-2003, 11:50 PM
when and where exactly are these. If i decide to go it would prob be cool to watch at least the first time, my car doesnt look to good, but ill bring it up to check you guys out.

Whatup1049
10-10-2003, 09:34 AM
I'm up for a meet in tampa too, as long as I don't have to work! GRR

maurolin
10-10-2003, 10:10 AM
www.BayBimmers.com



Come and join us on Sat. OCTOBER 25th 2003 @ 3:00pm at RENNEN IMPORTS 1719 W. Kennedy Blvd In Tampa 33611.

We will have Mobil BBQ, DJ, and drinks!



Brand new Rennen Import's location! Come and see it!

We will cruise around the city in a parade of 52 BMW's we are expecting, all years and models!

We will be handing out great discounts on Dinan, car Audio from Sensuous Sound Systems, and most Important, Membership cards.



Rennen Imports is a proud sponsor of www.BAYBIMMERS.com and will HOOK YOU UP!

Come and join us on this fun event. See the maddest BMW's on the BAY AREA,

Enjoy the music with DJ Carlos, and Munch with the BEST BBQ in Town! See you there!!!

Get your car's picture up in our website and have your OWN FEATURED PAGE! With mods and future plans.

Plus you will have a short video clip.



For more info Contact:

Mauricio @ 813 810 4244 mlinero@tampabay.rr.com

Bryan @ 813 404 9372

BMWBlue
10-10-2003, 03:01 PM
I'll be there!

DriveBy
10-13-2003, 08:31 PM
Originally posted by maurolin
I got some nice video... short but fun... and some pics too.. www.baybimmers.com please help me plan the next meet. ORLANDO!!! or just give me some Ideas!. I will be making flyers soon!

RaceRock hosted a great Orlando meet last time.

DriveBy
10-13-2003, 08:33 PM
Originally posted by jpavusm3
Just moved to Tampa recently....originally from Orlando..

cheers
jp02avusm3



Hey Jeff

Coming to Tampa this weekend. I want going to get SnapperMini and LeoSupra together ... are you game?

maurolin
10-14-2003, 11:40 PM
OCTOBER 25th
www.BayBimmers.com



Come and join us on Sat. OCTOBER 25th 2003 @ 3:00pm at RENNEN IMPORTS 1719 W. Kennedy Blvd In Tampa 33611.

We will have Mobil BBQ, DJ, and drinks!



Brand new Rennen Import's location! Come and see it!

We will cruise around the city in a parade of 52 BMW's we are expecting, all years and models!

We will be handing out great discounts on Dinan, car Audio from Sensuous Sound Systems, and most Important, Membership cards.



Rennen Imports is a proud sponsor of www.BAYBIMMERS.com and will HOOK YOU UP!

Come and join us on this fun event. See the maddest BMW's on the BAY AREA,

Enjoy the music with DJ Carlos, and Munch with the BEST BBQ in Town! See you there!!!

Get your car's picture up in our website and have your OWN FEATURED PAGE! With mods and future plans.

Plus you will have a short video clip.



For more info Contact:

Mauricio @ 813 810 4244 mlinero@tampabay.rr.com