Austin and I were talking tonight about a group drive and since I've done this particular drive a bunch of times with motorcycle groups, he asked if I would lead. Sure! Sounds fun so here are the details!

Date: SATURDAY October 16th.

Departure: 8am from Einstein's Bagels in Plano. Einsteins is on the SOUTH WEST corner of 15th Street and 75. Its the first exit north of 190 (george bush turnpike) and 75. Breakfast will start there at 7am if you want to eat. Show up with a FULL TANK of gas before the 8 am departure. There are gas stations on the other 3 corners so just top off at one of them when you arrive.

ROUTE: We will be travelling ENTIRELY back roads all day. I know a great run through north east Texas that will run us through Tom Bean on the way to Paris and then up through Iradel, Broken Bow and then eventually into the Ouachita mountains and to the TALIMENA SCENIC BIWAY which runs from Talihena OK, to Mena Arkansas. We will stop at many of the Scenic overlooks (there are around 30 of them) on the Talimena Biway for photos, etc. and then we will have lunch at the QUEEN WILEMENA LODGE which is up on the biway. We'll then descend into Mena, get gas and head back to Dallas. If we're dilligent, we'll be back in Dallas before, or around, 6pm on Saturday afternoon.

I'll lead the drive (I've lead sportbike groups up there dozens of times and even a ride that included 65 BMW K1200LTs one time) and I know the route well (including where several speed traps will be). I will print out maps for everyone attending so that if something comes up and you have to leave the drive early (or if you somehow get lost) you won't be stranded.

Speaking of getting lost...

The format will be a Lead car, the main group, and then a Sweeper car. The Lead and the Sweeper will be in contact with walkie talkies. The route will be in the country so once we get out in the twisties and away from towns, everyone can drive at whatever pace you feel comfortable driving. Then, whenever we come to a stop sign or a turn, the leader will stop and wait until the sweeper (last car in the chain) has arrived and says "everything is cool".

We then continue along (and we don't continue until ever car is accounted for - the sweeper's job is to stop and assist anyone with a problem so he has to have a cel phone to call the leader if that happens).

This allows for everyone to drive as fast or as slow as they want without worrying about getting lost. You may feel like driving like Ralph Schumacher for one stretch at the front of the pack, and then feel like driving like Miss Daisy the next stretch at the back of the pack - that's cool. IT'S NOT A RACE. When I lead sportbike rides, there are some of us that blast off at 170+mph in some sections and there are some of us that never break the speed limit - but we all end up gathered up at every intersection and we never lose anyone. The system works. (I'll also teach everyone a "pass it on" method for getting through traffic if we need to).

Before we leave I'll go through a rundown of how the day will play out, give a little "safety speech" and then we'll be off. It is NOT A RACE. Its a day to enjoy the drive, enjoy your car, and enjoy the scenery. It'll be a fairly long day of driving so make sure you check your tire pressure, have some water with you, etc.

Here is a little info about the Talimena Scenic Drive:
http://www.talimenascenicdrive.com/

...and here are some photos I've taken of my bikes up there in the past (to give you an idea of how amazing it is - the entire drive is on the top ridge of a mountain range - it's hard to beleive you are so close to Dallas as its like another planet completely!)

http://edwardwalker.com/trips/chickenrun/talimina.jpg
http://www.edwardwalker.com/trips/2003-ibi/rizla-talimena.jpg
http://www.edwardwalker.com/trips/2003-ibi/rizla-mtmagazine.jpg
http://www.edwardwalker.com/trips/2003-ibi/squids.jpg

So who's in???
(non-BMW's are WECLOME!)
cheers,
Edward

beat me to it just sent ya PM.

Sounds great I'm in.

Man those pics are great looks similar to the Texas Hill Country drive I've been on few times. Drives like this are so fun. I'm looking forward to this. I'm free any weekend but not Thanksgiving of course.

I would love to do this drive. It really sounds like fun.

We definitely cannot do it on the October 23-24 weekend, because there just *might* be a night auto-x on the Sat. night preceeding the scheduled auto-x on the 24th... :devillook

I would love to do this drive. It really sounds like fun.

We definitely cannot do it on the October 23-24 weekend, because there just *might* be a night auto-x on the Sat. night preceeding the scheduled auto-x on the 24th... :devillook

Oh really, is it LSC BMWCCA also? I need to get in as many auto-x's as i can

Sounds very cool. As long as we keep a mature, non stupid gumball type of drive. I really don't need someone who doesn't know how to drive rear ending me because they are an idiot.

I'm in.

October 16th or 30th ?

EVERYONE needs to buy a set of 5 mile 2 way radios, they're very helpful. I'm sure some of us will have 1 or 2 to spare for those who can't pick up a set. Austin and I did one of these a few months ago and it was great fun. Need to find some good restaurants up there too!!!

EVERYONE needs to buy a set of 5 mile 2 way radios, they're very helpful. I'm sure some of us will have 1 or 2 to spare for those who can't pick up a set. Austin and I did one of these a few months ago and it was great fun. Need to find some good restaurants up there too!!!

good then I will pick up your spare, j/k do they need to be brand specific or do they all share the same freqs/channels? I think I am the only none BMW'er :(.....I miss my bimmer

good then I will pick up your spare, j/k do they need to be brand specific or do they all share the same freqs/channels? I think I am the only none BMW'er :(.....I miss my bimmer

We have a set of Motorola Talkabouts, the 5 mile ones, and they work great. As long as they have the Roger beep you should be fine. Uniden and Cobras are decent as well. The top ones are Motorola and Uniden though.

Sounds very cool. As long as we keep a mature, non stupid gumball type of drive. I really don't need someone who doesn't know how to drive rear ending me because they are an idiot.

TECKADEMICKS YO!!!

:lol

I have about 6 walkie talkies. They are different brands so I can tell you each one has its strong points. One brand will be good at recieveing but crappy on transmitting. The other will be just the oposite. CB's are the best since the range is much larger allowing the lead man more distance away from the sweeper car. I also have some CB's with mounting antenna for cars.

Is October 16th to soon ?

I would love to do this drive. It really sounds like fun.

We definitely cannot do it on the October 23-24 weekend, because there just *might* be a night auto-x on the Sat. night preceeding the scheduled auto-x on the 24th... :devillook
i am in. - oct 16th sounds good.

Nobu - whats this night autoX u speak of, inside info huh !!! :D

Oct 16th sounds good to me.

If by Monday we have no huge contentions with that date - it'll be Oct 16th.

Sounds very cool. As long as we keep a mature, non stupid gumball type of drive. I really don't need someone who doesn't know how to drive rear ending me because they are an idiot.
^HE SAID IT^
I have been on a lot of drives and only one time was there a major incident that was one time to many. The individual that slid of the mountain in Arkansas was a very experienced autocrosser and he luckily made it out with minor injuries. The best rule is if you drive at 9/10 on a prepared track then on this drive you should drive 7-8/10 to be safe for in most areas there is not much run off room if any. No mater how well the route is known there are always bind hills and curves that could be hiding livestock or disabled vehicles. I know this well because on two different runs through the Hill Country I have come over hills to find cows standing in the road not a good thing at twice the limit but no harm I just thanked Brembo for the rest of the drive for making great breaks and Porsche for a great suspension. The thing is just at the point you think you are being safe you can find out very quickly that you are not!
JMTC on Drives

I am ready when ever :drink1

^HE SAID IT^
I have been on a lot of drives and only one time was there a major incident that was one time to many. The individual that slid of the mountain in Arkansas was a very experienced autocrosser and he luckily made it out with minor injuries. The best rule is if you drive at 9/10 on a prepared track then on this drive you should drive 7-8/10 to be safe for in most areas there is not much run off room if any. No mater how well the route is known there are always bind hills and curves that could be hiding livestock or disabled vehicles. I know this well because on two different runs through the Hill Country I have come over hills to find cows standing in the road not a good thing at twice the limit but no harm I just thanked Brembo for the rest of the drive for making great breaks and Porsche for a great suspension. The thing is just at the point you think you are being safe you can find out very quickly that you are not!
JMTC on Drives

I am ready when ever :drink1



yep, last drive we went on there were some cows on the side of the road, scared the hell out of us. Also, my sunroof deflector caught a buzzard, *NOTE* they do not take off quickly!!!! :eek:

OK GUYS VERY VERY IMPORTANT!!!! I need to know very very soon what day!! I need to ask for it off! I really really want to go seens how i was one of the provokiees of this idea..please lets get this together soon...i need to know like a week or more would be better in advance. WOW great stuff! I got radios and everything... Ill bring the camera and document and make a vid. Anyone that wants a dvd tell me and that will be my controbution to the drive. Thanks auzy for helping get this together! PM me man when we get the date ASAP PLEASE!

Saturday October 16th.

ok please dont change this i asked for it off. This is going to be so fun!!

Saturday October 16th.
I will be at Lowes Motor Speedway in N.C. that day.
Oh well you guys have fun and I be looking foreward to the next one.

i am in. - oct 16th sounds good.

Nobu - whats this night autoX u speak of, inside info huh !!! :D
Yeah, they're just tossing the idea around at this time. I guess they're trying to make good use of the lot reservation they made for the 23rd, because the Street Survival has been cancelled.

I will be at Lowes Motor Speedway in N.C. that day.
Oh well you guys have fun and I be looking foreward to the next one.
damn bro that sux i was looking forward to seeing her....

Thank you for posting / inviting the NTAG ( Audi Group ) to come play. I am sure several will join you guys in the event. I personally work most Sat's - So I will only get to hear about it. IF - in the future you have the drive leaving on a Sunday morning - I will be in !

Thank you again for the invite!


Steve
:cool

I'm in.... and i think we all agree with SG_M3 ..It's not a competition! drive safe!

Big Bucks NO whammies!!

Hey guys, I found this link from my car club over at Baylor University. I'd love to join the drive if it's cool with you guys. So COUNT ME IN for the drive. Is it still on the 16th? Any info is helpful thnx. :)

George

I'll be there hopefully if I can score some new rear tires so I don't die

Hey guys, I found this link from my car club over at Baylor University. I'd love to join the drive if it's cool with you guys. So COUNT ME IN for the drive. Is it still on the 16th? Any info is helpful thnx. :)

George

hell yeah, the more cars the better, just hope you FWD guys can keep up through teh twisties ;) bring a few more VW guys if you want

Everyone is welcome.
Tony (from the autocross) is coming in his Prelude too.
cheers!
Edward

Dunno if I overlooked it but how many miles estimated are we looking at ? Total.

Total trip will be between 350 and 450 miles (if my memory serves). I'll take some time and plot it up and post it.

Less than 2 tanks of gas basically (or 4 tanks on a motorcycle).

Total trip will be between 350 and 450 miles (if my memory serves). I'll take some time and plot it up and post it.

Less than 2 tanks of gas basically (or 4 tanks on a motorcycle).

You have PM. :)

Thank you for posting / inviting the NTAG ( Audi Group ) to come play. I am sure several will join you guys in the event. I personally work most Sat's - So I will only get to hear about it. IF - in the future you have the drive leaving on a Sunday morning - I will be in !

Thank you again for the invite!


Steve
:cool
No prob man... and i KNOW your AWD cars will be able to pull threw those corners...I loovvvvvveeeeee audis and hope to see lots there!

http://boston.mirror-image.com/newsvideo/softwin/template.html?OAS_pos=SPONSOR2&middle=072104_vws_worcester.wmv

If I don't make it don't end up like these guys

http://boston.mirror-image.com/newsvideo/softwin/template.html?OAS_pos=SPONSOR2&middle=072104_vws_worcester.wmv

If I don't make it don't end up like these guys
.. haha that's awesome. A perfect candidate for America's Dumbest Criminals. Whoever's doing a video on this trip... I hope he's a little higher up on the IQ scale than that guy :D

Tell me they didn't want to kick the ass of the squid with the video camera.

If you get pulled over:
Rule 1: Hide the beer cans (kidding).
Rule 2: Hide the camera.
Rule 3: Hide the radar detector.

Tell me they didn't want to kick the ass of the squid with the video camera.

If you get pulled over:
Rule 1: Hide the beer cans (kidding).
Rule 2: Hide the camera.
Rule 3: Hide the radar detector.


and that stupid farker, just lying his ass off on camera. talk about getting pwned

http://boston.mirror-image.com/newsvideo/softwin/template.html?OAS_pos=SPONSOR2&middle=072104_vws_worcester.wmv

If I don't make it don't end up like these guys

Ok, no one on this drive use a video CAMERA while driving! Before seeing this video I was thinking about bringing my camera and mount but screw that!

This does sound like an awesome drive though and I think I should be able to to make it.... I have one of the autocross committee Talk-a-bout radios that I can bring along too.

-Jason

OK OK...Guys....that guys a tool!! I am going to bring a camera..and i am going to document the trip...but im not going to be stupid about it when it comes to encriminating footage and cops....God what a jackass! lol good vid... :lol

But in Oklahoma or Texas can a cop "take" the tape or camera from you ?

Damn, I really wish I didnt have to work on that day. :mad :(

But in Oklahoma or Texas can a cop "take" the tape or camera from you ?
Wont matter cause one of my cams is tiny and has a quick release tape that even if he did see it i would have the tape out before he even had us pulled all the way over...And anyone with a E36 knows about the hidding spot under the coin holder and cup holders :D ...and a mini DV would fit easy there...

Damn, I really wish I didnt have to work on that day. :mad :(


fark looks like i will be working htat friday night. time to check how many sick days i have left

A buddy from work will be attending in his '94 Vette.

How many cars are we we looking at so far? I saw this in the lscchatand roadfly as well.

How many cars are we we looking at so far? I saw this in the lscchatand roadfly as well.



1 billion cars

any car pooling??? not sure i can drive 400 miles

any car pooling??? not sure i can drive 400 miles


I dont think anyone wants you in their car Eric.


If you want to ride with me you have to be a camera bitch. No pepe cant be the camera bitch because he SUCKS at taking pictures.

I dont think anyone wants you in their car Eric.


If you want to ride with me you have to be a camera bitch. No pepe cant be the camera bitch because he SUCKS at taking pictures.


thats becuase he's too short to see over the door panels

That and he seems to think every picture needs to be at an angle.

lets get a list of people who are going on the drive. please add the list below

1. Edward
2. Ketchup
3. Rahul

Dude.. if I can ride a GSXR1000 1700 miles in 23 hours and 16 minutes.. you can ride your COMFORTABLE CAR for 400 miles... Jeeeeeez :stickoutt

Let me add a couple that don't have access to this forum (there may be others who can't post here either considering this thread has shown up a bunch of places):

1. Edward
2. Ketchup
3. Rahul
4. Lloyd
5. Tony

Dude.. if I can ride a GSXR1000 1700 miles in 23 hours and 16 minutes.. you can ride your COMFORTABLE CAR for 400 miles... Jeeeeeez :stickoutt

Let me add a couple that don't have access to this forum (there may be others who can't post here either considering this thread has shown up a bunch of places):

1. Edward
2. Ketchup
3. Rahul
4. Lloyd
5. Tony


nah ed, its cuz i will be working that friday night from 11-7 am. i am gonna try to take off

Just take a pillow to work with u :D

Ouch! Sorry to hear that :( If my g/f doesn't come, you could ride with me a while.

1. Edward
2. HinzM3
3. Rahul
4. Lloyd
5. Tony
6. Austin + GF

***************
1. Edward
2. Ketchup
3. Rahul
4. Lloyd
5. Tony
6. Austin + GF
7. Chris
***************

Ouch! Sorry to hear that :( If my g/f doesn't come, you could ride with me a while.


dude, I don't care what austin, ray,j oe, brando, jim,bob, clark,reese, james,mo,dirk, that banned dude, and i usually say about you, you're ok!! :D



seriously i am gonna try to take off

If my g/f doesn't come, you could ride with me a while.
.. CODE? :D ..j/k guys

ED be da man!!!! Hey dont forget to count me in..I have posted this on about every other forum i know of...Including my roomates Audi forums and his bros corvette forums and al the BMW forums i know of...so maybe we will get a good turn out but you know for sure i will be there...Trevor IN!!!!

***************
1. Edward
2. Ketchup
3. Rahul
4. Lloyd
5. Tony
6. Austin + GF
7. Chris
8. Trevor
***************
And i think Nathan is going to bring his vette too...couldnt get the Z 06 to come...thats the weekend with his lil girl...he would smoke us all anyway so i didnt want him to come lol jkjk :lol

Oops..

***************
1. Edward + Amber
2. Ketchup
3. Rahul
4. Lloyd
5. Tony
6. Austin + GF
7. Chris
8. Trevor
***************

there.. that might keep me outta 'da dog house :D

yeah Im in one way or another. Hopefully the vette will be in the shop.

yeah Im in one way or another. Hopefully the vette will be in the shop.

if i can get those rotors changed, and coil packs are on their way, i'm in. Anyone doing a tech day this weekend?.....might just have to have my own tech day :D

if i can get those rotors changed, and coil packs are on their way, i'm in. Anyone doing a tech day this weekend?.....might just have to have my own tech day :D

***************
1. Edward + Amber
2. Ketchup
3. Rahul
4. Lloyd
5. Tony
6. Austin + GF
7. Chris
8. Trevor
9. Nathan
10. Brandon
***************

If I can get those sockets from Nobu this weekend I'll do my clutch finally cuz I'll need to before the drive so I'll be working on my car.

Amber & I will be out at MSR (Cresson) at the bike races this weekend - but between races I'll be installing my Ipod kit & Eurotray in a "tech session of one" :) Amber's racing the 3 hour endurance Saturday morning.

Thats this weekend?? I think I might make a trip out there and watch.

that banned dude, :D

Let the banned dude show up. Bring your video camera too please! I have never knocked anyone out on film. :evil2

Let the banned dude show up. Bring your video camera too please! I have never knocked anyone out on film. :evil2


:lol :rofl
__________________________________________________ ______________

Just in general-
I always had a question.. Why do people consider internet forums any different from the outside world.. If you run your mouth on here, it will have an effect just like if you were in person, and most people arent prepared to deal with that effect..

internet or not.. Adult or not its really about respect.. i'd think.. IMHO

well you guys finally put together a drive and of course it has to be on a Day I have something I can't get out of... damm O-well since there hasn't been a drive since BMP last year..... maybe there will be another before it gets too cold... well count me out

Let the banned dude show up. Bring your video camera too please! I have never knocked anyone out on film. :evil2
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good stuff...ill get it just tell me when...lol :lol :buttrock

I'd like to join if you are accepting non Bimmers.

Everyone's welcome!
One of the cars above is a corvette and one is a prelude.
see you there.

I'd like to join if you are accepting non Bimmers.

I dunno man are you going to let me drive that evo :D


See ya there

Add BMuu to the list

Im doing my rtab's this weekend and getting an alignment so Ill be fully prepaired

yeah Im in one way or another. Hopefully the vette will be in the shop.

I got your e-mail. On the 16th, we are supposed to have a state-wide meet for the Mazda Protege 5's, Mazdaspeeds, MP3's, and Proteges. The way it is looking there are no concrete plans in place, so this 2nd installment of our statewide meet may be postponed. If that happens, I may be in.

***************
1. Edward + Amber
2. Ketchup
3. Rahul
4. Lloyd
5. Tony
6. Austin + GF
7. Chris
8. Trevor
9. Nathan
10. Brandon
11. BMuu
12. TxEVo8
***************

***************
1. Edward + Amber
2. Ketchup
3. Rahul
4. Lloyd
5. Tony
6. Austin + GF
7. Chris
8. Trevor
9. Nathan
10. Brandon
11. BMuu
12. TxEVo8
***************
Brandon + Codey

George + GF

ouch 12 cars.

I'm going to try and go, but 12 cars isn't very subtle.

you have to go... Your car is set as my computer wallpaper so you have to go so I can stare some more :D

I wish I could have my wheels by the time this drive starts but there is no way, Im thinking of getting some ssr comps. They have been my favorate wheel for a long time now.

you have to go... Your car is set as my computer wallpaper so you have to go so I can stare some more :D


Sean's car???

I am not helping you with your RTAB's until my car is your wallpaper! :mad

:lol

I got your e-mail. On the 16th, we are supposed to have a state-wide meet for the Mazda Protege 5's, Mazdaspeeds, MP3's, and Proteges. The way it is looking there are no concrete plans in place, so this 2nd installment of our statewide meet may be postponed. If that happens, I may be in.

Me too. If the plans to go to Ennis fall through and you're going to join these guys give me a call. i'm sure the wife would enjoy this more than the drag strip anyway.

1. Edward + Amber
2. Ketchup
3. Rahul + wife
4. Lloyd
5. Tony
6. Austin + GF
7. Chris
8. Trevor
9. Nathan
10. Brandon
11. BMuu
12. TxEVo8
13. Brandon + Codey
14. George + GF

is this the address for the Einstein's Bagels

15th Street & Central
1201 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 1
Plano, TX 75075

pls confirm so that i can get directions from yahoo.

Me too. If the plans to go to Ennis fall through and you're going to join these guys give me a call. i'm sure the wife would enjoy this more than the drag strip anyway.


I would like to setup a plan for ennis as well in november. Last year we went on nov 1st saturday and there were only about 20-25 cars there total. You could get as many runs in as you wanted and I think I ended up with around 11 runs total. Hopefully we can get something like this going again.

That's probably the Einstein's address... its not that hard, its right on the south west corner of 15th & I75 beside the Fina (which is on the true corner).

If you are coming up 75 from the south (i.e. from 635 or George Bush) you exit 15th (first exit after George Bush) and turn left under the overpass. Its there on your left 100 ft up the road.

***********************
1. Edward + Amber
2. Ketchup
3. Rahul + wife
4. Lloyd
5. Tony
6. Austin + GF
7. Chris
8. Trevor
9. Nathan
10. Brandon + Codey
11. BMuu
12. TxEVo8
13. TX Speed Demon (Maybe)
14. George + GF
15. LinuxRacr (Maybe)
*************************

Dealing with attendance I always assume 50% so we should have about 7-8 cars show up.

How many people have "NOT" been on a drive before ? Or how many people have never been on a drive, autox or DE ?

Mike scho you going ?

Found out about this through some BMW club guys...

Will show up with the Boxster and have two other friends who would like to go: Jeff in a EVO VIII and Casey in a heavily modded Corrado

another porsche guy! :buttrock

another porsche guy! :buttrock


Make sure one of you guys brings a toolbox so you can help each other out when one of you breaks down :D


cterlizzi: bring the M5 :buttrock

I dunno man are you going to let me drive that evo :D


See ya there

Only up on Talimena where it's twisty... :lol

another porsche guy! :buttrock


forgot about me beach?

i am 59.9999956% in, waiting on time off approval

Make sure one of you guys brings a toolbox so you can help each other out when one of you breaks down :D


Ouch! lol!! :lol

No love! no love at all! ahahha

Hell ya boys we did it...look i just want to say thank you to auzy and ed for hearing me out about getting a drive together! Ive been wanting to do this ever since i got my car and it looks like we will have a ok turn out... Cant wait to see all you guys and drive with you all. From what i have herd we picked a great spot to go...O ED! I met a friend of yours in the North Texas Audi Group....he rides bikes with you and said he went on this run with you...cool guy..Anyway kudoos to all and see ya in eight days..... :buttrock

I cant wait, Im tring to find a female to go with me :D

I think it would be a great first date :stickoutt

Of course if she yells at you to slow down you gotta let her go... lol

how bout the 30th? :( ill be home that weekend.

well take me off the list my car hit a guard rail in the rain :(

That sucks man, what do you have to fix?

Ok, I'm in. I'll just sleep at work when we get back. Add me +GF.

That sucks man, what do you have to fix?

Its totaled Ill get some pics and link to a diffrent thread later.

Its totaled Ill get some pics and link to a diffrent thread later.

That sucks!! Atleast you're alright.


you put alot of work into that car too :(

Ill be looking for a new one to stick the s52 in, it wont take me that long.

My insureance is letting me give them the M50 and me keep the s52 and all my mods so Im just going to pull everything including the ecu and wiring harness and put them into a new car or get a diffrent car and sell the motor

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=265330

Ill be looking for a new one to stick the s52 in, it wont take me that long.

My insureance is letting me give them the M50 and me keep the s52 and all my mods so Im just going to pull everything including the ecu and wiring harness and put them into a new car or get a diffrent car and sell the motor

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=265330
two words. E30 Touring.

http://www.willz.ca/ED74525.htm


do this!

Its totaled Ill get some pics and link to a diffrent thread later.
NO F*&%ING WAY BRO!!! WOW thats so shitty man..im so sorry....i think if i wreck my car i would cry..for real...sorry to hear about that man..hope everything works out for ya..if i didnt have a pasanger i would offer a ride along with me...sorry again bro! :eek:

I'll be there in my black E30.

-Jason

MAPS!

I'll have printed maps for everyone that is at Einsteins on Saturday morning - but I recommend you bring along a "real map" too in case you need to head home early or you somehow figure out a way to get lost :)

Remember.. I said this was a BACK ROAD trip.

Make sure you bring your camera. When we get up on the Scenic Drive there are tons of scenic over with great photo opportunities.

Overview Map:
http://edwardwalker.com/trips/bmw-talimena/overview.gif

A little more detail:

Stage 1:
http://edwardwalker.com/trips/bmw-talimena/stage1.gif

Stage 2:
http://edwardwalker.com/trips/bmw-talimena/stage2.gif

Stage 3:
http://edwardwalker.com/trips/bmw-talimena/stage3.gif

Map Zoom in - Scenic Biway:
http://edwardwalker.com/trips/bmw-talimena/map4zoom.gif

Whoa that looks like a long fun drive.. We will have to arrange another one later on when i have another E36

Don't think i'll make it. Car is leaking coolant bad, and the drivers wheel bearing is shot. I'll go if Ray lets me ride with him.

Sean, where are you leaking coolant from? Its not from the head is it?

no, its the thermostat housing.

I ordered a new radiator, hoses, water pump, thermostat and housing. Just want to be safe.

If I go u can ride with me.

I want to ride with someone :(
Ill be back on my feet with a new E36 in the next few months hopefully :)

no, its the thermostat housing.

I ordered a new radiator, hoses, water pump, thermostat and housing. Just want to be safe.


You do understand if you ride with me you assume Camera bitch duties.

You do understand if you ride with me you assume Camera bitch duties.

wait I thought i was your beech, you lying 3 timing beech.

Ok.. every 100 miles we're going to stop and do a firedrill.
All passengers jump outta the car and into the car in front.
The front car's passenger jumps out and goes to the last car.
:D

I'm in , for now at least .
Have to run it by the GF as I'm already spending Sunday at TMS .

whast at tms on sunday?

The IRL race is this Sunday .
I've been planning on going with a buddy from out of town for a while now .
But I have to run this event by the chick as I just spent last Saturday at a Bimmer meet in Flower Mound and I'm gonna attend the next club auto-x as well on the 24th .
She might frown upon me spending all my free time doing "guy" & "car" things .

What was the Bimmer event in Flower Mound?
Is there a schedule some where?

I did bike racing last weekened.. Talimena this weekend.. Autocross next weekend - I guess I'm just lucky in that my girlfriend enjoys the same stuff! She raced a 3 hour endurance race last Saturday and earned her full CMRA license :)

The Flower Mound deal was a meet that was originally organized on the Roadfly.org Texas board .
We kinda decided to have our own deal since BMP did not have their Octoberfest show .
A decent sized crowd was expected going in but it turned out to be a lack-luster turn-out due to the weather .
Despite the small turnout we did enjoy BMW shorfilms and plenty of benchracing .
Highlights of the meet were the Coors Light Girls stopping by with goodies and free beer . :buttrock
And also driving the E46 M3 Cabrio complete with SMG that John Roberts BMW was kind enough to send over was not bad either . :rolleyes

Sounds like your GF kicks_ass .
Dunno if i'd like my chick competing out on course though , what if she actually ended up being faster . :eyecrazy

How do you guys feel about some bbq in Idabel? Will we be in that area around lunchtime? My boss recommended a great bbq place there.

Lunch will be at the Queen Wilimena Lodge up on the Talimena Scenic Biway.

Turns out my girlfriend has to fly to Tampa on Saturday for work so I have a seat available for the fire drill :)

this is going to be great guys! And hey its good to see a E30 300 series is comming as well! Love those cars! Hey Ed..where exactly is Einstines ...i know i saw one off tollway allmost to parker..by tinseltown movies theater..but you say 75 so..where it at b... :alright

Somewhere above I've described in great detail how to get to Einsteins - once in the first post and again on a later page.. Read Hoser! :p

South west corner of 15th & 75

LMAO!! I havent been called that in so long!! I didnt know anyone else used that word but my lil bro and I! HAHAHA Must be a northern thing hahaha. OK OK i was lazy about that...thanks for calling me out ed'o....... :embarrasm

Make a note:

This drive is a GO rain or shine!!!

Because we are going north/south over a natural boundry, even if its pissin' cats 'n'dogs here it won't be raining very far on our drive.

Make a note:

This drive is a GO rain or shine!!!

Because we are going north/south over a natural boundry, even if its pissin' cats 'n'dogs here it won't be raining very far on our drive.


the last drive i went on, it rained 90% of the time, but that didnt hinder the fun one bit. :buttrock

im game rain or a shine... :lol

Well my windshield is cracked thanks another semi...some may have known that I had a small chip before, now I have a seperate crack. If I can get it fixed today, I should be good to go by Saturday.

i dunno joe, you might wanna wait it out till you get a beater,(it might happen agian) besides its cooler now and the adhesive may have a harder time bonding. I also noticed today, maybe cuz of the cooler weather, the crack in the prelude is spreading

My SUV windshield has been cracked for 2 years. Just not a priority to get it fixed I guess :)

weather forecast looks good :)

Talihina(close to start) (http://www.w3.weather.com/weather/local/USOK0521?from=search_city)

Muse(close to mid-pt) (http://www.w3.weather.com/weather/local/USOK0375?from=search_city)

Mena(close to end) (http://www.w3.weather.com/weather/local/USAR0376?from=search_city)

c y'all on saturday

I really want to go, but i think ray's ass isn't going.

[crying little girl voice] I have to go to the fair, my boyfriend is coming in town from austin[/ray]

I really want to go, but i think ray's ass isn't going.

[crying little girl voice] I have to go to the fair, my boyfriend is coming in town from austin[/ray]
hahaha, tell ketchup to go to the Fair with his bf on Sunday.

no shit! Seems liike people are dropping like flys here! We are gong to be like a 5 car possy....

I've no idea how many cars it'll be but we'll have fun regardless.

I know it got posted to some other BBS (audi, vw, etc) - if any one knows about those postings - please post a reminder on those boards that it is this Saturday. That could bring a bunch of cars of people who can't post on this board (but who know).

I know for sure Lloyd, Tony, and myself will be there Sat. morning in our cars. We'll probably also have a few friends as passengers for the "Fire Drill" pitstops :)

Cheers,
Geek
p.s. Firedrills will commence every time I get bored with the person riding with me. Warning: I have ADD :D

I'm looking forward to the day regardless of how many show. Looks like good weather as well. I'll be rolling solo if anybody needs a ride.

See you there,

Jim

stfu sean

i dont want to go to no fair. I'll probably still go but if they come down friday night then they'll go on the drive with me.

I know it got posted to some other BBS (audi, vw, etc) - if any one knows about those postings - please post a reminder on those boards that it is this Saturday. That could bring a bunch of cars of people who can't post on this board (but who know).

:D Ummm its been done man...and i dont know if my roomat will take part in the fire drills guys lol..but he may..i might end up letting him drive my car and getting in with ed at some point..i want to see how the E46 handles..but we will see..nobody besides me has drove my car since i got it and i dont know if that is going to change..a control issue i guess..or just paranoied...ither way i guess we will see. But i told the audi guys and reposted on DTM...lol ended up talking to Dado from the mischief flicks..lol cool guy!..and i reposted on all the others forums i know of...so i guess all we can do is wait till saterday..and ed..im may just be a toolbox..well ive been told i am but i went by 15th on 75 and did not see the meeting spot...

I'm still in .
I wil be bringing the GF with me since she had us scheduled to go out to Six Flags with friends on Saturday .
So now this is a go and then off to TMS on Sunday for the IRL race . :alright

Now I just have to figure out how to sneak out next Saturday evening for the "Night Auto-X" . :help

Ummm its been done man...and i dont know if my roomat will take part in the fire drills guys lol..but he may..i might end up letting him drive my car and getting in with ed at some point..i want to see how the E46 handles..but we will see..nobody besides me has drove my car since i got it and i dont know if that is going to change..a control issue i guess..or just paranoied...ither way i guess we will see. But i told the audi guys and reposted on DTM...lol ended up talking to Dado from the mischief flicks..lol cool guy!..and i reposted on all the others forums i know of...so i guess all we can do is wait till saterday..and ed..im may just be a toolbox..well ive been told i am but i went by 15th on 75 and did not see the meeting spot...

>.< Its a period, learn it, love it, live it.

>.< Its a period, learn it, love it, live it.

:lol


you better go even if ray doesn't. What does he have to hold your hand? :D :D :D


Hey, bring the E34 instead :buttrock

:lol


you better go even if ray doesn't. What does he have to hold your hand? :D :D :D


Hey, bring the E34 instead :buttrock



or the m5

I didnt get the windshield fixed and wont until next week because of stupid insurance company but I'll probably roll anyway.

damn joe, are you on the one post per day plan?

can do is wait till saterday..and ed..im may just be a toolbox..well ive been told i am but i went by 15th on 75 and did not see the meeting spot...

SOUTH WEST corner.

You can't see it from up on 75.
When you go WEST bound on 15th from 75 right on the corner there is a Shell on the north corner and a Fina (might be a closed fina) on the south corner. On the OTHER side (west) of the Fina on 15th is Einsteins. It's 100 yards from the I75 Overpass.

It is kind of sunken down in the parking lot (lower than the road). Its BEFORE you get to the little "bridge" and bend in the road.

I didnt get the windshield fixed and wont until next week because of stupid insurance company but I'll probably roll anyway.

Just roll. Cracked windshield is no biggy. I'll have my helmet along incase you lose your windshield completely.. then you can drive with the face sheild down <GRIN>

Kiddin'... they way they are designed you can't/won't lose it.

Just in case someone is still trying to count.

I will definitely show up with my GF in a Boxster (sans tool kit because I'm trusting that way).

Jeff is still showing up in his EVO and Casey is still showing up in either his Corrado or his stock CTS if we can't get those manifold bolts to stay on the Corrado.

do we have a final head(car) count ?

does sum1 have a reset tool that they can bring, i need to reset the lights after my last oil change.

for the count
looks like a buddy, Aaron, is coming in a modified truck

just called the bagel place, here are directions that he gave me.
from irving,
635 E
take 75N exit
15 St exit
Make a U turn and they are behind the Diamond Shamrock.

c y'all there by 730 :)

do we have a final head(car) count ?

does sum1 have a reset tool that they can bring, i need to reset the lights after my last oil change.

Yes, I need to reset my lights too, just changed the oil today.

u gonna be there Joe ? bringing the reset tool ?

It really is easy to find.. but here - this is as easy as I can make it :)

http://www.edwardwalker.com/gp1/einsteins.jpg

Cooling system got here early, going to put it in tonight. See ya'll in the morning.

REMEMBER: anyone who has them bring your Motorola Walkie Talkies and/or shortwave radios..

I'll have both shortwave and walkie talkies in the lead car and the sweeper car.

Yes, I need to reset my lights too, just changed the oil today.



i'll bring a peice of 14 gauge wire for you ok?

do we have a final head(car) count ?

does sum1 have a reset tool that they can bring, i need to reset the lights after my last oil change.
Just changed mine for the trip...i also need one so if anyone has one please bring it... :help

I'm still in .
Although I won't be in the E30 , I'll be in a black E36 cabrio that I'm selling at work .

AS far Einstein goes ....if you are going West on 15th you CAN'T turn left into Einsteins . You will have to go to the next light and turn around .
Better to turn South on the Southbound Central serviceroad and turn into the the first entrance just past the Diamond Shamrock station .

OK , off to bling out the Cabrio now . :cool

now that im finally off of fucking time out i can post!

if i can wake up in time ill be there.

ah... what's the attire? count me and mohamed in!

attire? shorts & a tshirt :)

re: turning into einstiens.. you aren't supposed to turn there.. but I always do :D

See you guys in the morning. My target is to be there for 7am for breakfast.

damn it don't you have aim? or a phone number? what channel on the talkabouts are we rocking to?

8.1

We'll discuss all that in the morning.
I'm going to get some sleep. Climb under your desk & do the same :p

See you in a few hours.

ok guys dont leave wiht out me! Just got done wiht all the tune up work...talk about last min! Had to mis a comedy show for it..im pissed! but all the same we are doing this tomarrow and im stolked about that! Everythings go on my car..she says shes ready..o ya shes ready...HERE WE GGOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol cant spell with..not even going to edit that one lol :lol

Well, for anyone who hasn't gone to sleep yet, and i didn't read previous posts so sorry if it's a repost. I heard that 635 and 75 will be shut down tomorrow morning, just thought i'd let everyone know.

Doh! thnx. Heading up 35 to 190 is the route then.
On my way.

Doh! thnx. Heading up 35 to 190 is the route then.
On my way.


i had to take coit around to spring valley last night, they have it closed till this morning

Man I wish I was on this drive right now

Arkansas doesn't like bmw's.

Arkansas doesn't like bmw's.
I bet it was that one minivan that we passed TWICE @ 100+ mph :stickoutt that snitched. BTW did you guys see how the Sheriff looked like he was about to explode :lol .. and how come Ray and I had to get out of the cars, while Sean stayed in... well, never mind... it's not a state known for "race relations" (pun intended) :D

Ray...man, your V1 was definitely paid for tonight ;) ... hope all you guys made it back home safe.

I bet it was that one minivan that we passed TWICE @ 100+ mph :stickoutt that snitched. BTW did you guys see how the Sheriff looked like he was about to explode :lol .. and how come Ray and I had to get out of the cars, while Sean stayed in... well, never mind... it's not a state known for "race relations" (pun intended) :D

Ray...man, your V1 was definitely paid for tonight ;) ... hope all you guys made it back home safe.

Hey guys... What happened to you all?

I was driving the black E30 and had a check engine light followed by an engine oil level light so I pulled over to address the issue. After letting her cool down and pooring a little oil in, everything was good to go so we took off to the lodge. Got there, discovered a 30 minute wait for a sh*tty looking buffet and decided to eat out of the vending machine. We didn't see another BMW until someone in an e46 M3 with his girlfriend pulled up. Saying that he got split up from the group too.

The hundreds of bikers on Harley's that were all driving slow as hell were too damn frustrating to deal with, so we headed to Mena to fill up and just drove back without doing the scenic route. Still found some fun roads though and had a great time. Got back to Plano around 8pm after stopping for food in Broken Bow.

-Jason

Hey guys... What happened to you all?

I was driving the black E30 and had a check engine light followed by an engine oil level light so I pulled over to address the issue. After letting her cool down and pooring a little oil in, everything was good to go so we took off to the lodge. Got there, discovered a 30 minute wait for a sh*tty looking buffet and decided to eat out of the vending machine. We didn't see another BMW until someone in an e46 M3 with his girlfriend pulled up. Saying that he got split up from the group too.

The hundreds of bikers on Harley's that were all driving slow as hell were too damn frustrating to deal with, so we headed to Mena to fill up and just drove back without doing the scenic route. Still found some fun roads though and had a great time. Got back to Plano around 8pm after stopping for food in Broken Bow.

-Jason

we ate at pizza hut in mena, you probably drove right past us.


531 miles was teh entire distance we drove. Didn't have too many problems with the cars. I had small brake issues, as did the yellow Corrado. Looked like everyone had a great time. Pics will be posted in another thread that topgeek will make when he gets home.

Hey Jason ,

I've got your yellow talkie that you let the one guy borrow .
I'll bring it to Mineral Wells next weekend . PM me if you need it sooner .

Glad to hear your E30 is OK .
Yeah you must have driven right through Mena when we were at Pizza Hut .
The wait at the lodge was like 1 hour so we booked it down to Mena to eat , then headed back for the scenic drive .

THREAD HIJACK!!!

http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=267724

Please reply there.
Please "unpark" this thread.

Incredible Trip everyone! It was great to meet you all. I'll post photos when I'm not quite so tired. My trip odometer showed 570 miles when I parked at my place. One helluva day of driving.

Will share more later but wanted to shout out,

Cory (Red tire blown out 328i!)