das, any headway on rescheduling the meet, or are we just gonna have to do a smaller one of our own, etc???

I can't make any weekend in July, das is out for June, in August I'm available 8/3 and 8/24.

Others?

the improtant people are BC, Willy (I gotta see that car), you, phil, me, and any other Z3s in the area... If the 23/4 works for phil, lets do that.

23/4??

I meant 8-24 and 8-25 sat/sun.

Gotcha. Well, what does Phillip, Willy, and anyone else have to say??

That's way in the future, but seems clear to me right now.

Cool, what about Willy, Tommy, and hey, maybe Gimp will be in Philly for school by 8/24 too!??

But Bimmer fest is in June, Willy and a bunch of other guys will be there. I remember one h=guy had a an e36 m3 and said that by this year he would be pushing 500HP. they have some sick cars therte.

You guys should really come up for Bimmerfest!! That would be pretty damn cool and u guys would get to see a TON of nice BMWs.

But pretty much any date is cool with me as long as its a Saturday coz I work Sundays. I dont have anything planned that far ahead..:D

Originally posted by dasMafia
I meant 8-24 and 8-25 sat/sun. but but i'm an important people, right? shit i don't think i can do that weekend. ::bangs head::

nikki, you've got 3.5 months... make it happen! (do you need a note to get out of school?)

I didn't mean to screw things up, maybe we can do 2 meets, and people make the one that best suits their schedules, and maybe some lucky folks make both???? Just thinking out loud...

Dude, just PM me whenever you have a free weekend and the wife and I will come up and have a BBQ or dinner with you. All this crazy planning stuff is giving me a headache.

:D

I hear ya... :(

Maybe we could meet halfway, or if Gimp is in town for school, we could fly in das, and have a Mini-Z3 Roadster Moderator Meet... :)

Originally posted by J10B
But Bimmer fest is in June, Willy and a bunch of other guys will be there. I remember one h=guy had a an e36 m3 and said that by this year he would be pushing 500HP. they have some sick cars therte.

Just a note guys.

Bimmerfest 2002 is in July, not June.

Well, regarding the original NJ meet, don't re-arrange it for 1 person/me, go ahead with it, and I'll catch the next one...

oops.. July... my bad.

http://www.bimmerfesteast.com/

Anytime u guys want except for June 8th coz I just remembered a wedding I have to goto.

yeah, go ahead with the big meet without me, i can hook up with smaller groups and so on later, and maybe catch the next large meet...

no you know what? i think i can do the 24th, it's the 24th right? i'll check everything. and dave, you're more important than i am so you be there, not me, if it comes down to that.

More important?? Nah.... You're a blonde chick, babes always come first... :D

8/24 is a Sat...

What does everyone think??

i think its good... someone PM gimp and let him know.

I'll try to fly in to newark (ewwww) friday night the 23rd. dave, ask the wifey re: accomodations and we'll throw this together.

Who else was set to come the July meet that we need to notify???

Gimp may already be in town by that time for school.... :)

Marked it on my calendar.

Is 8-24 cool with everyone?? Is there anyone who can't make 8-24???

its cool for me so far.. i dont usually plan so far ahead.

just BC and a few other jersey-ites.... I'll look it up later.

I thought bc said she could make 8-24??

Originally posted by SilverStreak
More important?? Nah.... You're a blonde chick, babes always come first... :D

8/24 is a Sat...

What does everyone think?? nah. you've actually done something worth while. i wouldn't deprive anyone the chance to see your baby, she's too awesome.
i'm not positive that i can make it, but plan for then. you're all more important than i am.

Yeah, but I'm not a blonde chick... :aroused

exactly my point. you actually have some worth to these people.

You better come 8-24!!

i'll try. i make no promises, though. we still doing this in liberty state park? or where?

I have no idea, anyone wanna chime in?

Also, bc, we could do 2 meets, one in July, one in August...???

haha thanks, but the one is august is fine. besides, there will be many more meets if i don't make it to this one. and bimmerfest is in july.

:( I feel bad, you better come...

if we get brendans permission, we can just go kidnap her...???

sure we can.. i know where she lives..:devillook ;)

dave, don't feel bad. please don't. you'll make me feel bad.

willy, you know where i live, do you? well then, where? hmm?

You're coming, it's that simple... :devillook

Originally posted by blondechick


willy, you know where i live, do you? well then, where? hmm?

Dont u remember the time I followed u from ur school to ur home?? Then we made that video ;):mdrbig;)

haha okay dave. i'll try i promise. if i don't go, i'll send someone to say they're me so you don't feel bad.

oh yea willy how could i forget? damn!

maybe we'll actually get to see "those" videos too??? eh, willy... methinks BC needs to fess up to her porn-star aspirations... no wonder she likes Dave so much!

hey BC... rumor has it you would be willing to model some bf.c-wear for the bf.c store???

interested in using the jersey meet as an excuse to do so, and do you mind sharing the camera??

I never has sex with a blonde porn star, they all had black, brown, or red hair at the time... :D

no no. i'll admit it, i'm using dave for his sweet ass car. (kidding). me? pron star aspirations? never!

wait there's rumors going around here about me, too? jim asked me, but i'm not sure bob is up on it. i might consider it. haha.

Feel free to use me, I'm very accommodating :aroused

Out of the people who intend on attending, is there any interest in going to the track (Drag Strip, not Auto-X)????

And if so, how many of us have convertibles without 4 point rollbars/cages that run under a 13.99???

Track is good for me!

I would hit up a track and just see what the hell times I get. Me and my pig!! :D

Phil, if you can't break 13.99 now with all your mods... well... let's just say... there's no helping you, sir... ;)

Who said I can't break 13.99? I want low 12's at least.

I'm messin' witcha! :D

I wonder what size DRs we could stuff under the M's fenders???

BFG has a 315/35-17... :evil2

Yeah, but with 35 series tires, very little if any sidewall flex. I get a teeny bit with mine, but still not enough, if you ask me....

Also, 315's require at least a 10.5" rim width, I believe... rukman could answer better on that one than me...

What I really need is a 15" wheel to fit over my rear brakes and get me some 275-50-15 BFG DR's out back, then I'd have some more sidewall flex and be seeing 1.5x 60' times, and maybe a solid 11.5.... :evil2

dave, I think you can even get 315/60-15s now... I'm guessing they might rub though.

16s would fit the car, but n o one makes a wide 16-inch DR... I think the Nitto 245/50s I'm looking at are the biggest out there.

If I replace the drag radials with anything else, I'd go to the smallest wheel possible (16", you say?) and go with a set of ET Streets... I'd have to find the right measurements that would fit my car, which could be tricky...

I'll sell you my wheels?????? :D :D :D :D

I'll likely need lightweight Forgelines 16x9's or thereabouts.... :D

whoa, baby... that is gonna be sweeeeeeeeet.

"If", that's a big IF... :) It's not like I'm having trouble with traction right now... :devillook

But if after doing the 10 psi pulley, 36 lb injectors and Aquamist 2c, I guestimate I'll be around 370-380 rwhp, I might need more than drag radials in a car with all that power and under 3000 lbs in weight with the driver.... :evil2

Hey chumps:D ,

Fill me in on the details. I might be able to drive or fly out and meet up with you guys. It would be nice to met up with the Z3 crowd, especially since I know that they're gonna come through on the TbR program:clap: I'm pretty darn sure that my schedule is open for that weekend.

Brian

Keep it open, Brian, and we'll keep you posted!!

Jeeeezzzz you guys plan way to far ahead.

Maybe a week or two in advance...but 3 months??? :)

Bimmerfest is July 20th - Saturday.

You guys all MUST show up! I have a booth in the show!

why not support one of your fellow bf.c brothers there? :D

aside from that, a meet in August is a must.

There is also a meet on June 8th (Saturday too) at Short Hills Mall
near 78/24/GSPY - I'll post a seperate thread for it but you guys should try and show up.

-Ron

Ron, you need to plan that far in advance when you have to drive 2200 miles ONE WAY. :D

Originally posted by dasMafia
Ron, you need to plan that far in advance when you have to drive 2200 miles ONE WAY. :D

Holy Christ! I just realized that you're in Lincoln! :eek:

my bad. If you make it, I'll make sure I'm there!

-Ron

Plus, many of us work far too much, have very active lives with our families, and we actually do need that kind of notice to plan ahead... :D

I just hav eto make sure i can obtain permission for such an excursion in adequate proximity to an event justifying the gifting of diamonds to my wife... she's easy to shop for and manipulate, just REALLY EXPENSIVE!

There's some good shopping to be had in downtown Philly and Princeton, das, and you'll be within 20-40 mins of each...

yeah, but I gotta haul it all back to lincoln WITH a weeks worth of luggage...

I was just jokiing too... she kinda wants to come along, but is having trouble swinging the time off.

its all good though, I'll re there regardless.

Just back 2 pairs of shorts and 4 t-shirts, you'll have room.... :D

you want your steaks or not?

not ot mention UNDERWEAR! :D

No "going Commando" for the das-meister??? :D

oh come on das, don't be such a sissy. jewlery is small, and underwear is overrated. and who needs steaks? just bring some nice veggies and you'll make at least some of us (ie, me) happy. haha.

Cucumbers? :devillook

:D

Bump for Gimp...

god, I'm glad I left this thread when I did...

dave, you're a perv somethimes :D

Originally posted by blondechick
oh come on das, don't be such a sissy. jewlery is small, and underwear is overrated. and who needs steaks? just bring some nice veggies and you'll make at least some of us (ie, me) happy. haha.

Nikki is a vixen!

:evil2

I'm not the one who brought up veggies... :devillook

:D

nikki... Have you ever completed a 3000-mile road-trip without underwear???? ...... didn't think so! :D

cucumbers work. cucumbers are good.
i'm a vixen? hmm okay. si tu dices.
no, das, i haven't. but, have you ever run five miles in a thong?

eh, no.

Eggplant?? :D

Originally posted by SilverStreak
Eggplant?? :D


:eek:

Originally posted by blondechick
cucumbers work. cucumbers are good.
i'm a vixen? hmm okay. si tu dices.
no, das, i haven't. but, have you ever run five miles in a thong?

Si, eso es lo que dice. Cualquiera chica que puede usar una legumbre en una manera sexual es la zorra!

Watermelon?

necesitamos recolectar en un supermercado. ¿quién está trayendo las cámaras fotográficas?

Huh?? :D Watermelon would hurt....

huh???? english or german please.

no eggplants. just no. ummm ouch! and watermelon? you guys are twisted. remind me to cross my legs at all times around you.

no, das, espanol es mucho facil comprender. es mas facil que aleman.

One time.. at band camp........

Sorry I couldn't resist that one.

Una vez, en el campo de la banda...

:D

hice una fluta en mi panochita (es esta la palabra correcta? es que sublime usando, pero ellos son sublime.)

wtf........ :rolleyes:

... "American Pie" (en espanol)


AND now for something completely different.(I'm bored - giant OT pic of my other "ride")..

is that thing armed?

oh god! i get it now! DAMN YOU! of all the things i didn't want to think about while I are dinner!

UPDATE ON JUNE 8th SHORT HILLS MALL MEET!

The anal peeps in management/security dont want us there during normal hours. SO..............He said we can come like 6pm, and we'll be fine.

So I think the meet is being moved from 2pm to 6pm. Same Place same Date, just later in the day, closer to closing time.

And Maybe some NY crew can come down after thier meet, good idea? I think it'll be good, and I got the OK from my contact at the mall. It should be fine. Anyone have any suggestions just let me know. But as of now, I think 6pm is much better. Its stays light for a long time now, so its no prob for good pictures.

Oh yea, I am H&R Cup Kit equipped now :buttrock
So I am officially a 2650lb go kart with soon to be 225hp All engine baby! See yas at the mall :awink:

Wrong thread, dude... :D

I know its the wrong thread, its just an update b/c a lot of nj/ny crew is on this thread and I thought they would be interested. Sorry about that. Peace

No biggie, I seriously thought you might have clicked on the wrong thread cuz they were right on top of one another in the forum, etc... :)

does anybody have directions to the mall .. comming from the ny area..:dunno

ferrarokid... You know there is also a NY meet the same day at 2pm.

"The mall at short hills" meet i changed to 6pm, so if NY crew would like to chill, it would be coo as well.

Directions to short hills mall are at http://www.shopshorthills.com/index.html

Hope to see ya there! Peace

Oh yea I am still trying to think of something to do other then stand around... as stated by NY guys, it is kind of boring, but they are "chill" meets, just relax and talk cars and whatnot. I'll try to figure something out.

bump... any track info yet dave???? I want a 14-second timeslip!!!!!

Actually I was gonna bump this for that very reason as well. I'm having lunch with Jimmy on Friday, I should know more then, but it's looking like Sun AM (8/25) is gonna be the best time to hit the track.

sounds good. then we need to decide to BBQ/mini-meet on sat or sun PM.

I don't really have a preference.

I spoke with Jimmy and we were at Atco Sunday, Jimmy can't join us, and eventhough the track guys know me, we can run all we want at the Test n Tune Sunday AM (8/25), but anyone with a vert running under 13.99 will need a proper 4 point cage or will be asked to leave, no special treatment.

The only let me get 1 run in yesterday... :(

we can just sandbag the fast cars... and then sacrifice my clutch to the drag-racing gods :D (again: reminder to self, make sure a BMW dealer near atco has a 2.3 clutch in stock!)

Dave, you can run my car.

the easy way to do it is let me run next to you guys and let you get the jump out to the 8th... if you just slow to where you are even with me, you can be sure not to go under!

Dave what did you run on sunday ? ? ?:wave:

he's not telling yet... he's making us wait but the run was vs. the Z06, so it's gotta be pretty good!

Originally posted by dasMafia
sounds good. then we need to decide to BBQ/mini-meet on sat or sun PM.

I don't really have a preference.
nikki input: i definately can't do sunday. ulk i don't know if i'll be able to be there for very long on saturday either, but i'll try to make some form off appearance.

ok, sounds like picnic saturday PM and racing on sunday... DOES ANYONE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS????

Food Sat PM and Fun Sun AM is cool with me.

Tommy I ran an 11.95 at 114.1 mph, not bad, but not my best, it was warm and humid out (that's what I keep telling myself anyways :D ).

Phil, your car is clearly gonna be in the 12's.

What we'll have to do for practice is launch, run the 1/8th and get on the brakes, make sure we finish in the 14's or more, and then when you feel you have a good feel for it, go for it and get tossed out! :D

Tommy, and Coupe-folks, you can run under 13.99 provided you have a heltmet, but under 11.99, you'll need a cage too, or you'll get tossed as well.

dave... do you have a list of all your timeslip data on a spreadsheet???

if you do, we should try to compile a regression to extrapolate the 1320 times from the 660 times.

Nope, just the old fashioned way. Now, speak English, what are you trying to figure out, again? :)

in order to guage the performance of the high-powered cars at the strip (and since aerodynamics will be a wash between us) I was thinking of compiling all of your Z3 timeslips (even your M roadster ones) and trying to make some sense of the 1/8th times with relation to the 1/4 times (or mph).

this would allow us to extrapolate some meaning from the sandbagged runs and track the progress of the cars... you basically plot them against each other and have the computer figure out the trend, so when Phil runs a x.xx in the 8th, we know that he is already running 12.7 and when he runs x-.1 the next trip, we know it means he's tripping at a 12.5. its more complex than it looks, but it can be done.

if you have the data, I can do the analysis.

the basic idea is to get some "apples" data from the "oranges" that are the 1/8th.

Dave.. get a damn roll cage already!!!!

Willy, I haven't fully bought into the HMS look versus the stock clean look, and that certainly flies in the face of my whole "sleeper" mentality when people spot your cage! And contrary to popular belief I don't live at the track... :D Nowadays, I go 3-4 times a year, that's it.

das, ok, I thought you were gonna figure out my 0-60 times!! :) I have most of the sandbagged runs slips, but honestly sometimes I'd get on the brakes before, sometimes after, the 1/8th mile line. I was usually practicing my launch more than anything else, looking more at just my 60' times with those runs... :(

thats OK... I need to correlate the 660 with its ensuing 1320

that way I can say: with ~320hp, an x.xx 660 is equivalent to a xx.xx 1320... by compiling all the slips we have of Z3s, we build a profile for the cars top-end charateristics so that when phil runs a 9.0 660, we know it is equal to about 13.00 in the 1320 ((for illustration purposes only)

there are generic calculators out there, but they do not reflect the piss-poor aerodynamics of the Z3.

Yeah, but how do you account for the different gearing and tire sizes involved, mine are completely different from Phils, for instance...

actually, you all (except me) have pretty similar gearing and tire diameters are only going to chnage that a little.

that will also account for some of the error in the readings... this will not be prefect but I want to be able to tell phil that he has a LONG way to go to hit 12s so he doesn't waste his one full run on a 13.2 second pass. the same is true for any of the other Ms that show up... with some preparation, they will all be pushing close to the barrier at 13.99, so having the ability to get as many practice runs in as possible is critical.

I have also compiled all the data from our performance thread to throw into the analysis... it may not work out well, but we may be able to trend line it within .2 seconds or so (my goal)

typically HP is used to determine these things, but since the clock is what we are really working against, focusing on that will give us more information to get more cars more runs before getting us all kicked out...

(as long as its not "last man legal buys dinner" I'll be fine)

Yeah, but there are a few factors that will also screw things up, like the fact that I have drag radials and no one else does. No one is gonna have 60' times below a 1.8x on street tires and that's a huge factor, and I've only ever made like 3 runs with my car sans drag radials, and that was back when it was bone stock...

ok i haven't kept track of this thread...are we doing a meet anytime soon? :)

dave...its your responsibility to keep me informed...lol

rukman... august 24, PM, picnic mimi-meet etc...

sunday, aug. 25: DRAGS!!!!!

rukman, you gotta venture into other forums besides Z3 and Wheels/Tires... :D

Originally posted by SilverStreak
rukman, you gotta venture into other forums besides Z3 and Wheels/Tires... :D

i know...i know...i usually check out our z3 board of course..FI and the e36 m3 board...everything else depends on how much free time i have...some of us don't work from home you know!...although if your hiring...lol

Me too, Z3 1st, FI 2nd, OT 3rd...

bump

you guys should really come and join Bimmerfest East.. there are people coming from Canada!!! hundreds of BMWs will be there.. :)

Timing is off for me to attend, Willy... :(

BUMP!

Another bumps as we get closer!!!

doesnt look like it huh.. :(

I'll be in Wildwood NJ this weekend for Import Eurasia if anyone wants to come and check it out. Sunday I'll stop by the Menlo park mall meet as well.

Willy, you can't make 8/24 or 8/25?

I can so far.. nothing planned yet so I dont forecast a problem :) But nothing seems to be setup tho.. :(

Huh?

doesnt look like anyone is planning on coming anymore..

Like who?

Like me and u are the only people replying now.. Nikki is gone. Phil isnt even replying. :(

That's cuz this thread got too long. Do me a favor, lock this one with an explanation to see the new one called "NJ Meet 8/24 & 8/25" and I'll start a new one.

I don't know about Nikki, but Phil, das, and Sean and a bunch of others are still on board as far as I know.

oh their still on the board but noone is saying they are coming anymore.

I'll close this thread and I see u started a new one.