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bmwm3n528
02-01-2004, 11:09 PM
Well, its about that time again guys, time to start getting ready for the next Southeast Meet and Greet. For those of you that are not aware of what SEMAG is, it is a huge annual gathering, bringing enthusiasts together for a exciting day at the BMW plant in South Carolina.

The past 2 years i've attended, and the one last year where I helped organize this, I've had a great time meeting great people and seeing some spectacular cars. This meet tends to be the largest meet in the southeast, and over the past couple of years the list of cars has grown appreciably (from 30-40 cars to 50-60 cars) making highway footage simply outstanding, and making the drive through the mountains toward Chimney Rock that much more exciting.

Anyway, here's how it would go...

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Friday:

People that would be spending the night Friday night would be able to meet up, and possibly do a plant tour(as the BMW plant is only open on weekdays).

This would give people a chance to get the cars detailed, and get to know some people before the 'big day'.
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Saturday:

This would be the 'Big Day', we would start the day off in front of the BMW Zentrum, where we park all of the cars together(truly a sight to see) and possibly have a small little car show/concours with some prizes.

Give everyone some time meet everyone and check out everyones new toys, etc.

From there we would start our way towards Chimney Rock, hopping on the hwy to get some outstanding highway footage(for people filming and taking pictures, etc.)

Then as we reached the mountain roads we would jump into packs(to eliminate bunching up aka the 'accordian effect') Where we would take a brisk drive through some great twisties and enjoy the scenic views that S.C. has to offer at the same time.

We would close this day with dinner at the Cajun Pig, this is a AWESOME BBQ resteraunt that we've attended every year of SEMAG, and is a perfect closing to a wonderful day.

From there, the people not staying a night will make there ways back home in caravans and people that are staying the night will do the same.
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Sunday:

For people staying Sunday, this will give you some time to do whatever you want to do in/around South Carolina before you head back home.

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Soooo....give me some input here, i'm up for any changes if anybody thinks there should be, just post what you think and if you're up for something like this, post it...and I'll add you to the list

At this point the tentative date is June 19th, please post if this interferes with anybodies schedule at this point.

bmwm3n528
02-01-2004, 11:14 PM
Here's some pictures from past SEMAGs...

http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/7353gt_sig_1-med.jpg

http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/7353m33t_n_greet03_gas_station_group_pic_1-med.jpg

http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/7353m33t_n_greet03_gas_station_group_pic_2-med.jpg

http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/7353bmw_meet_n_greet_03_hwy_driving_1-med.jpg

http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/7353bmw_meet_in_greet03_e36_group_pic-med.jpg

http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/7353bmw_meet_n_greet03_new_m_car_group_pic-med.jpg

bmwm3n528
02-01-2004, 11:15 PM
http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/7353m33t_n_greet03_gas_station_group_pic_4-med.jpg

http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/7353m33t_n_greet03_persianm3s_e32-med.jpg
^ SEMAG '03

V SEMAG 04
http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/7353bmw_m3_e46_laguna_seca_blue_dave_s-med.jpg
LSB e46 M3 on HRE 547s


http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/7353bmw_325i_jair_s-med.jpg

http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/7353bimmer_bunch_at_cajun_pig_spartenburg-med.jpg

http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/7353bimmer_group_at_night_spartanburg-med.jpg

http://www.dtmpower.net/ppost2/data/500/7353bimmer_group_in_front_of_race_trac_2-med.jpg

bokes
02-02-2004, 12:31 PM
i'm game.

Evan///M3
02-03-2004, 02:44 PM
Sounds good to me..... I'm in.

PersianM3
02-03-2004, 11:58 PM
I went last year with my black E32 pictured above. The meet kicked ass and I met a lot of cool people. I miss my E32 :(
I cant wait till the next meet. I will be bringing along my E46. :D

xman
02-06-2004, 05:08 PM
I had a blast last year and really enjoyed the mountain drive. Unfortunately June 19th wouldn't work for me. If I recall it seems like it was in April last year. How about early May? The weather is real nice around that time.

bmwm3n528
02-06-2004, 07:14 PM
hey xman(it's hasan right?)...i'm thinking about moving the date back towards the spring, i've had a handful of people complaining about June 19...and that's what I needed, so let me try to get a another date out.

Thanks,

BabyM
02-06-2004, 09:37 PM
Hey! What's with the Audi pollution in the third pic? (Just teasing!:D )

How many participants did you have last year? It sounds like fun!

bmwm3n528
02-06-2004, 10:24 PM
honestly, i cannot find the list from last year...i know we had about 40 cars show, and that was with a threat of rain!(which didn't end up happening)

bokes
02-12-2004, 11:17 AM
we need to get a date set for this.

grecobeemer
02-12-2004, 07:10 PM
My brother lives in Anderson, SC. I may be game, but may be travelling to Europe.

bmwm3n528
02-12-2004, 10:43 PM
Does May 22nd fit everyone's schedule?

bokes
02-13-2004, 09:05 AM
i guess so :(

ok it does but i most likely wont have the car by then. ill see if i can drive the MINI, but doubtful.

xman
02-14-2004, 10:58 PM
trevor,

May 22nd works for me. Just let me know

NickRD
02-18-2004, 12:14 AM
April 17th! hehe :)

bokes
02-18-2004, 09:04 AM
Originally posted by NickRD
April 17th! hehe :)

april 17th is fine with me.

xman
02-18-2004, 05:11 PM
NickRD,
PHAT RIDE! What kind of rims are those on your 330? And where can you buy them?

bmwm3n528
02-24-2004, 08:03 PM
Well, unless something happens, April 17th it is!

grecobeemer
02-27-2004, 12:58 PM
How far is Chimmney ROck from Anderson, SC? APril 17 sounds good to me.

bmwm3n528
02-28-2004, 01:58 PM
Originally posted by grecobeemer
How far is Chimmney ROck from Anderson, SC? APril 17 sounds good to me.

Mapquest:D

NickRD
03-03-2004, 11:06 PM
Hey bro..thanks :)
I have 19" HRE 547R's, painted custom steel grey centers by HRE as well...
Got them from www.wheelexperts.com. Ask for Peter Lee, the owner..he'll hook you up :)

Originally posted by xman
NickRD,
PHAT RIDE! What kind of rims are those on your 330? And where can you buy them?

bmwm3n528
03-18-2004, 10:29 PM
Stay tuned...SEMAG website will be launched soon, i'll keep everyone posted...

bokes
03-22-2004, 03:04 PM
website is hoping to be launched this week sometime. just need to find a host. i'll be buying the domain.

CorradoKidnSC
04-13-2004, 06:00 PM
Does anybody mind if me and my friend come along to the BMW plant to check out everyone's cars? I don't have a BMW but I drive a VW Corrado if that helps at all lol. We're both BMW crazy and it would be cool if you guys didn't mind if we took some pics at the plant then followed for a few miles on the highway while you'll go to CR for some good rollings shots we'll take and post up online later... :)

If that's cool with everyone, what time do things get started at the plant? I want to see some hot M3's and M5's!!! :D

- Andy

JaredG
04-13-2004, 08:05 PM
Come on...I'm sure we'd love to have a photographer. We are meeting at 10:00 AM at the plant in Greer.

bmwm3n528
04-13-2004, 10:18 PM
Does anybody mind if me and my friend come along to the BMW plant to check out everyone's cars? I don't have a BMW but I drive a VW Corrado if that helps at all lol. We're both BMW crazy and it would be cool if you guys didn't mind if we took some pics at the plant then followed for a few miles on the highway while you'll go to CR for some good rollings shots we'll take and post up online later... :)

If that's cool with everyone, what time do things get started at the plant? I want to see some hot M3's and M5's!!! :D

- Andy

For sure, we've got love for all the Germans, even the People's Cars