Based on the stellar qualifications set by the Charter Members of the BMW E38 Beef Club, some of which are pictured below, we are now accepting aplications for membership. Please be advised, we also have "Honorary" memberships for those that fall a little short of the minimum "Beef Club" weight-class pictured below. :)

OK, so here's the drill. In your response to this thread, please give the following information as a minimum, however you may include any additional information you desire. Actually, a picture of yourself also would be great but is not required:

- Car's Year, Model and Color
- Your Height
- Your Weight
- Your Location
- and Your Favorite Meal, (but just don't list "an all-you-can-eat buffet" ;) ).

OK, I'll start:

2000 740iL Anthracite
5'-10" (at least 6'-0" w/hair)
250 +/-
Plainfield, NJ

I'm originally from New Orleans so I can go for:

Seafood Gumbo
Southern Fried Catfish
Red Beans w/smoked sausage
on White Rice
Cornbread
Pecan Pie

Have fun guys.

Car: "Baby", 1997 740iL Black/Tan

Height: 6' 3"

Weight: 275 (on a good day)

Loaction: State of Confusion......Philadelphia Suburbs

Favorite: Prime Rib (extra cut), Lg. Baked Pototo, Caesar
Salad, followed by desert & coffee, and finally a
Hennessy XO with a Churchill size Dunhill or Ashton. :D

car: 98 740i w/ 72K miles Jet Black/Beige
hgt: 6'1"
wgt: 185 and falling :( I need to eat a little more
Loc: Danville, CA and all over the Bay Area
Fav: Sushi, Wife's Mashed Potatoes (guaranteed to make you gain 5lbs at the table), Ceasar Salad, Triple Decker Burgers, Bread, Grey Goose Martini's.

Car: '97 740iL, Oxford Green, tan interior
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 163 lbs., +/-
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
Favorite: Home-grilled 16 oz. ribeye, cooked medium, baked potato w/everything, asparagus on the side. Beverage of choice would be Absolut Citron & cranerry juice...for desert, vanilla Haagen Dazs ice cream. For entertainment...a lap dance at a respectable gentlemen's club. :D

Name: ELIBEEMER (ELI RAMIREZ)
aka: DJ MICROBEAT

Car: '95 740i Many mods!

Custom Cold Air Intake (PVC and K&N)
Blacked out Grill with Mesh
Brembo Cross Drilled Rotors
18" Radius Wheels
Clear Lighting
MB Quarts and Vega Sub

Soon to come,
M5 exhaust (Custom Installed)[DONE!]
M5 center resonator
Navi upgrade
2000 FaceLift

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 240 lbs
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Favorite: Carne Asada, Frijoles, Guacamole, Tortillas, a shot of Patron Tequila and a 12 pack Coronas is Eating like a King for ME!!

Salud!
ELIBEEMER

ELIBEEMER's Car Domain (http://www.cardomain.com/id/elibeemer)

2000 740i Sport - Cosmos Black
6' 2"
210 lbs
Kirkland WA

The question of the month is that I'm running on chrome M-Parallels with brand new Pilot Sport A/S in the following sizes...
255/40-18 front
275/40-18 rear
Stock M-Technic springs/struts...

Planning very soon on upgrading to Racing Dynamics springs designed for the 99-01 740i Sport...no one seems to make them, cept RD.

That's a huge ass shopping cart Mike! :D j/k

Randy
'97 740iL

Especially if it's a New York or Porterhouse, grilled to perfection with a green peppercorn sauce. A nice filet mignon with bearnaise would do nicely also. With a side of creamed spinach or baked potato with all the fixins.

but I had to park it in the outside courtyard next to the other stretch limos.










just kidding...it's the drive thru courtyard outside my office.

I definitely do not qualify for the beef club with my petite size, but I have a big brain!!

Car: 98 740IL (blk/tan)

Hartge 19x8.5, 19x9.5
Bridgestone S03 255/275
H&R
Shadow trim
99+ lights
Custom exhausts tips

Height: 5' 9''
Weight: 160lbs (150lbs of which are from my brain :redspot )

Food: This defininately qualifies me for the beef club. I like any meats, and I can eat a lot (was a runner-up in hot dog eating contest - in 6th grades :buttrock )

Location: Baa-s-teon, MA

<b>!!Pictures coming soon!!</b>

JC(Bhuda) from Atlanta. 6"1, 290lbs.

Black/tan 98'

Favorite food: New York Strip, Medium, Garlic Mashed.

Originally posted by cliffwilliams
sorry for double post guys. just gettin the hang of this thing..
no worries.
When you post, unlike on other boards, you can hit the "edit/delete" button and remove your double:D:D

Trey

98 740iL Biarritz Blue

6'2" 280 lbs.

Any Mexican Food

1998 BMW 740iL
Jet Black (668)
height: 6'2"
weight: 210+/-
Los Gatos, CA
Originally from Buffalo NY

Meal: home recipe pizza with potato salad

http://members.roadfly.com/jcarey/Img_0038.jpeg

Excellent car!!!!

How's about an honorary membership?

Car: E32 1988 750il, schwarz
Height: 5'4"
weight: 200 lbs, yes, I'm built like a fire hydrant
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Fav. Food: Beef curry, burritos, prime rib, filet mignon, sushi, cheesecake

Originally posted by The Beastmaster
How's about an honorary membership?
...

Sure Bryan, you're in as an "Honorary" because you meet the minimum "weight-class". You'll get full membership when you get that E38. ;)

Maybe we should change the club's name to the E3X Beef Club... that would more accurately reflect our cars and our shirts. :D

Originally posted by mdabney


Sure Bryan, you're in as an "Honorary" because you meet the minimum "weight-class". You'll get full membership when you get that E38. ;)

Maybe we should change the club's name to the E3X Beef Club... that would more accurately reflect our cars and our shirts. :D

Thanks, Mike! I'll be looking for that "new" E38. What about an E65 745i?:biglaughb

Originally posted by The Beastmaster


Thanks, Mike! I'll be looking for that "new" E38. What about an E65 745i?:biglaughb

Bryan, you do know that your "Honorary" status is probationary, right... and can always be yanked for bad jokes. ;) j/k

Originally posted by mdabney


Bryan, you do know that your "Honorary" status is probationary, right... and can always be yanked for bad jokes. ;) j/k

:biglaughb :biglaughb :biglaughb :biglaughb

NOW THAT'S FUNNY!

Originally posted by mdabney


Bryan, you do know that your "Honorary" status is probationary, right... and can always be yanked for bad jokes. ;) j/k
Sorry! My bad!:(

I must be dense, I missed the joke:dunno

Originally posted by umnitza
I must be dense, I missed the joke:dunno

Matt,

OK let me try this one... the name of the club is the "BMW E38 Beef Club" but we let Bryan in as an "Honorary" member, although he ownes an E32. And we offered him full membership once he got an E38. Bryan accepted his honorary status with mention that he would be looking for a new E38, in jest of course, and his "joke" was asking about membership if he got the new E65 745i (see "biglaugh" smiley)... (knowing how most of us E38er's feel about the E65). ;)

I guess you had to be there... :D

Originally posted by mdabney


Matt,

OK let me try this one... the name of the club is the "BMW E38 Beef Club" but we let Bryan in as an "Honorary" member, although he ownes an E32. And we offered him full membership once he got an E38. Bryan accepted his honorary status with mention that he would be looking for a new E38, in jest of course, and his "joke" was asking about membership if he got the new E65 745i (see "biglaugh" smiley)... (knowing how most of us E38er's feel about the E65). ;)

I guess you had to be there... :D
err...yeah...I got that part...but I guess it wasn't that funny:boobies
:biglaughb :biglaughb :mdrbig

Now that you explained it, I ...oh...never mind:awink:

Guys, I like this a lot! Having talked with a number of you privately, it is very cool to see this happening.

Can I slip in any sort of membership here? ;-)

1998 Project X
6'3" when I slouch.
260lbs., all of them mine.
The Great State of New Jersey .
A heavy lobster bisque followed by a genuine Peter Luger steak with a schooner of Yuengling at the ready.

- Rob Levinson
<img src="http://www.robertlevinson.com/images/Xsig2.jpg">

Sure Rob, welcome aboard as an "Honorary Member"... since you definately meet that minimum Beef criteria. ;)

EDIT: Full membership happily granted to a fellow E38'er, sorry for the mis-understanding.

Originally posted by mdabney
Sure Rob, welcome aboard as an "Honorary Member"... since you definately meet that minimum Beef criteria. ;)

Honorary??

Mike,

Rob owns a 750iL

Cheers

Originally posted by Bimmerhead


Honorary??

Mike,

Rob owns a 750iL

Cheers

Sorry, my bad. :( Checked his profile and saw no car listed... figurred an E38 man would post that vital info wherever he could. ;)

My appologies Rob.

Originally posted by Bimmerhead


Honorary??

Mike,

Rob owns a 750iL

Cheers

Sssshhh!!! It's a secret! :D

Simeon has the scoop on Project X, we've been talking about "special" E38 toys for more than a year now.

- Rob

soooooo, what kind of wheel is that?
And what's that guage on where the fogs switch should be:D:D
;) Don't answer if you don't want...when is completion scheduled for?

Originally posted by umnitza
soooooo, what kind of wheel is that?

That's a Victor wheel, purchased from the nice folks at CEC. Those wheels fall into the same category as Valentine V1s, Rolex watches, and UUC shifters - the Ultimate of its kind.


And what's that guage on where the fogs switch should be:D:D

It's a dual gauge monitoring the flux capacitor and anti-grav system.

Just kidding...

It monitors rail cannon energy remaining and life credits.

Oops, never mind. Those are displayed in the dash cluster.

Would you believe oil temp and pressure?

Don't answer if you don't want...when is completion scheduled for?

August 2001. We're running a bit behind. August 2002 seems more realistic at this point.

- Rob
<b>Eat the big dogs and chill out with the bears. :D</b>
<img src="http://www.robertlevinson.com/images/Xsig2.jpg">

way cool! I know you know this, but I had to comment:D

Originally posted by umnitza
soooooo, what kind of wheel is that?

Here's a comparison pic of the stock wheel and Victor wheel:

<img src="http://www.robertlevinson.com/images/victor1.jpg">

- Rob

$ and do you lose any of the "controls"?

It looks like a direct replacement so you should not loose any controls but I'm thinking mucho $$$ :cashwalle

I checked CEC's website but they don't list prices, just part numbers. They are available in black, burlwood or carbon fiber accents. Do I hear a group purchase opportunity? :buttrock :D

Originally posted by umnitza
$ and do you lose any of the "controls"?

Sheesh, is <i>anything</i> having to do with a Seven inexpensive?

Depending on the wheel and trim, the Victor stuff varies from $500 - $900, and there's a core charge for your original wheel, about $200.

All of the controls are retained except the new wheel is not heated, so that button has to be made to do something else really cool Smoke screen or nitrous oxide, something like that.

If a bunch of you guys are interested in this wheel, I do have an account with CEC. Perhaps we can put something together.

- Rob

Rob,

I'm assuming the price range is from $500 for Black to $900 for CF with Burlwood somewhere in the middle. Anyway, I say a couple guys on Roadfly looking for E38 wood steering wheels in the $400-$500 range so I'll check if they are interested in upping the anty for Victor.

Thanks for the info.

Mike D.

Originally posted by mdabney
Rob,

I'm assuming the price range is from $500 for Black to $900 for CF with Burlwood somewhere in the middle. Anyway, I say a couple guys on Roadfly looking for E38 wood steering wheels in the $400-$500 range so I'll check if they are interested in upping the anty for Victor.

Thanks for the info.

Mike D.

What I shall do is confirm exact pricing on Monday.

- Rob

Originally posted by Rob Levinson


What I shall do is confirm exact pricing on Monday.

- Rob

Rob, any update on latest pricing? I don't want to relay info to any potential interested parties until you can confirm pricing. Thanks.

Mike D.

Originally posted by mdabney


Rob, any update on latest pricing? I don't want to relay info to any potential interested parties until you can confirm pricing. Thanks.

Mike D.

The news is not good.

Apparently CEC is having supply delays with Victor, and product has not been received for quite awhile.

Under normal circumstances, a product like this would take 3 weeks to receive. With the current issues, CEC tells me not to expect it for a few months, and then only <i>if</i> an actual order was placed.

So the only way this is going to work is if bunch of guys are willing to pre-pay and wait an indeterminate time, and they understand that there is no guarantee of arrival date.

Pricing would be a little more than $700, and then there's a $200 core charge. You don't get the $200 back in cash, you get it in credit toward any other product from CEC. Up-front cost is around $900.

- Rob

Rob,

Thanks for looking into this but I think most of the guys would not want to go with the $900 cash out of pocket and indefinite delivery. Plus that $200 core charge refunded in CEC store credit is also crazy. That's too bad about the Victor delays.

Mike D.

It is indeed not an inexpensive upgrade.

For me, it was worth it - I had some wheeltime in a Mercedes with a Victor wheel and thought this was worthwhile. The difference in the grip contouring makes it feel like the wheel was custom-cast from your hands.

However, if all you are looking for is a cosmetic upgrade using CF or wood, I have been experimenting with that using a stock wheel. I will post some pics shortly. Cost is less than a replacement wheel, but still not really cheap.

- Rob

Sure Rob, please keep us updated on ALL your "projects".;)

I know Terje! :b_blue: What is his name here?

Originally posted by Spiderm0n
I know Terje! :b_blue: What is his name here?

Welcome Spiderm0n, Terje goes by "Big-T" here. Hope you enjoy the board... stay awhile and post somemore.

Mike D.

Originally posted by mdabney


Welcome Spiderm0n, Terje goes by "Big-T" here. Hope you enjoy the board... stay awhile and post somemore.

Mike D.

Thanks. I am not sure my skinny, 3 series driving butt can hang with you big boys, but I will try! :clockwise

Simeon,
Nice cover shot on the Bavarian Motor Notes! You should talk to Chris (bmwdirtracer) about racing on dirt tracks.

Wow...I'm in here with the big cats now! Hmmm, don't laugh at me, I'm jus a lil' kitten still. :boink

So here's the info:

-1995 740iL (yes, the bunk engine block was replaced before I purchased the car)
-Black exterior/Black leather interior
-5'1" (sometimes 5'2"-5'3" depending on what kind of shoes I choose to wear that day)
-53 kg (kg looks better-but you'll have to do the math if you wanna know it lbs)
-originally Orange County, California but for now it's Lawrence, Kansas for college
-Favorite foods: sushi, teppanyaki, spaghetti carbonara, calamari, tiramisu, anything off the BBQ and anything that is seafood...

...in a nutshell, that's me! ;)

Normally required "E-38 BEEF CLUB" dimension requirements for membership are hereby suspended for lady members of this august organization. :D

Clara Peller
Chairwoman Emeritus

Glad you made it over Kathy... welcome to our other madhouse. :D

Ms. Peller's motion has a second and your induction as an "Honorary" member of the E38 Beef Club is hereby ordered... now go forth and "drive it like you just stole it"... :buttrock

Pureza123 in Charlotte weighing in...

FYI... Very First Post on this Forum...

1997 740il Orient Blue/Sand
1998 C5 Torch Red/Black
Height - 6'1" (7'2" when performing a side kick in the air or 12" when taking a hard one on the chin)
Weight - 245 lbs.
Where abouts - Beach Bum, now inland (Va. Beach to Myrtle Beach to Charlotte)
Favorite Meal - Pop Tarts, Krispy Kremes, or a glass of OJ with my Kids and Wife on Saturday Morning... PRICELESS...

How did I do with my first post?

Pureza123

That's a very good first post... welcome to our madhouse. :wave:

Feel free to browse around and get familiar with the site and hit us with questions if you have any. Enjoy your stay.

Omar "Auraraptor"

- 98 750iL "Katrina" Blck/Blck
- 6'3"
- 155 (im a tall lankey fellow)
- Baltimore MD
- 14oz Steak - Cajin style

Looks like another "Honorary" member to me... Welcome to bimmerforums Omar... :wave:

...eating enough of those "cajun" style steaks should get you over the top for "Regular" member status in no time... :D

My application:

2000 BMW 740iL - Orient Blue - "Deep Blue"
5" 11"
190
Atlanta, GA

Lobster
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms w/ Port Wine Reduction
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Favorite Beef: Filet or Tenderloin

Adult Beverages: Cold Vodka (really cold), Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, and really good wine (the list is too long)

Kindest Regards,

Diver

Mike,
Looks like we need to host a few parties / food orgies to fatten theses guys up some, eh?

:D

Bring on the food!!

Diver

Welcome Diver, have fun... :wave:

Yeah Simeon, apparently a few trips down to your Cheesesteak Factory are in order... :D :rolleyes:

car: '00 740i Sport w/38K Dark Green/Tan

height: 5'10"

weight: 210

location: Los Altos Hills/SF Bay area

favorite: prime steak (any kind) and lobster

New member with no picture handy on this computer. The car is stock but I was hoping to get some suggestions for upgrading the brakes.

5'11

260 lbs

I should qualify huh?:redspot

Both of you guys make the weight class... welcome to our playpen. :clap:

Yes Welcome to our 7 Series madness.

There is something about people's faces when 10 E38's roll up to a club and some very big dudes (one ugly sucka too) get out and enter the joint for a large steak dinner with cigars & cognac afterwards.
The women just seem to congregate near by............
Must be the power of the E38.
Or Mike D's famous "Don King" Hair style. j/k :D

It can't be me,..........I'm the ugly one! n/k :D

Enjoy the ride, the E38 is unparalleled in it's ride on the open road.

Regards,

ahhh, so here is where my dad posted!!! here is a pic of the car!

edit - 00 740i sport is my dad:D:D Now time to hack into his account and give him a sig pic:D

guess i can shoot for honorary status since i have an E32 :D

Car: 1993 740i Jet Black (looks like a tux w/ a fresh wax)

Height: 6'

Weight: 240lb

Location: Atlanta, GA

Favorite Meal....like any good little puerto rican boy...
black beans & rice, fried pork chops (atleast 2), and plenty of fried platano!

(oops... dont forget the bacardi to wash it down) :clap:

Welcome onboard Mayimbe, you definately meet the weight class...

...and by the way, my preferrence is red beans and rice or "rice n beans" as mi amigos say. :wave:

Mike D.

Ah! I'm in shock! mdabney isn't a white guy? This messes with my world. Not that I'm racist or anything, but seeing a username like "mdabney" makes me think of a guy that went to my high school, Matt Dabney. Short white guy. I unconsciously associated Mr. Mike here with Matt. Ahh! My head!

Total confusion :D I'm not even going to bother applying, you guys are in a whole different league...

Glad to see we're all having a good time though :laugh

I don't think a guy with the name 'TheBestCow' should post around these obviously hungry mo-fo's. You might get gobbled up in the stampede.

:lol: @ Jimbo... I like mine cooked medium please... :D ;)

And Kevin, talk about a small world, I'm sure Matt's my distant cousin or something... :confused: :help hehehe

I don't think I weigh enough to even consider honorary member of e38 club (obviously honorary since I don't HAVE an e38 lol)

~Matt Segal

Looking at the qualifications for membership to this exclusive group, I may be a match.


6' 2"
255
XL ribeye medium rare. English mustard on the side.
Vodka rocks and a pint of Caffrey.
England
2001 735i Sport

What do you think?

Car "Bluemarlin" 1997 740i Oreint Blue, Blue Interior

6'0, 210 + -

Bensalem, Pa.

I really enjoy a 1" T-Bone (medium), Cesar Salad, Fried Okra, & a HUGE baked potato w/ lots-o-butter

A couple of fingers of Grand Marnier

Dessert Pistachio Creme Brulee

A hearty welcome to our latest club members to our playground. Enjoy your stay and feel free to waddle around with the rest of us "Big Boned" members... :devillook :D

- Mike D.

hey everybody! hope it's not too late to apply! :)

i drive a '99 cosmos black on black 740i sport. some of the upgrades include 20" racing dynamics wheels, dinan cold air intake, and a custom installed dvd system. you can see my car here (http://members.cardomain.com/bimmerbabe) .

i'm 5'1" (but can be taller with the right shoes ;) )

i weigh about 90 lbs.

i'm currently in the seattle area, washington.

i love all sorts of foods. some of my favorite foods include bacon cheeseburgers, veal scallopine, sushi, bananas foster, swedish meatballs, lamb with cabernet wine sauce, any steak with a good wine sauce...so much food... so little time... i live to eat!

favorite drinks include smith and kerns, gin and tonic, and margaritas.

Gentlemen(?),

The "Princess" has arrived!


The over 200 lb requirement has been waived in this case.

Any objections?

I didn't think so.

Welcome bimmer babe. As a founding member of the E38 Beef Club it my honor & privilege to welcome you to our august (or is it September?) group. :)

Enjoy the drive!!


Regards,

I second Simeon's motion... welcome to our *other* playpen Hien. Thanks for coming onboard, don't forget to bring "that other guy" along. :devillook :D

Make sure you check out the Pacific Northwest room and let them know what's going on out your way.

My best to you guys and the kids...

- Mike D.

- Car's Year,: Model and Color : 1996 740IL Calypso/tan
- Your Height: 6'
- Your Weight: 225
- Your Location: Germantown MD
- and Your Favorite Meal, Hot wings, Philly cheese steakes, Lobster tails, Burgers 1/2 lb or bigger!

Car: 2000 740i Sport Biarritz Blue
Height: 6'2"
Weight:205
Food: Anything from Copelands.

A belated welcome to the club you two... :wave: :clap:

- Mike D.

I am new also!!!

Name: Edge Performance

Real Name: Jared Seymour

Location: Lexington, KY & Virginia Beach, VA USA

Age: 26 (feel old though, someone got my cane)

Basics: 6' 7", 265 lbs, (aka a tree)

Car: 1988 BMW e32 735iL (Black/Black)

I will get a pic soon as it is nearly 1am and the Mosquitos are militant and out in masses tonight :)

Hey guys, I'm fairly new but wanted to get my pics in before I started posting.

Name: Greg

Car: 97 black 740i

Hgt: 5"10

Wgt: 150

OK, OK, I know I dont meet the criteria, but you have to add my girlfriend Ashley. She loves my car more than I do, and weighs about 105. This brings our total to a whopping 255.

If you check out my Miata, you'll learn that I believe in low weight to horsepower ratios.

I'd love to meet up with some of you guys in the mid-atlantic region. Feel free to introduce yourselves to me! Thanks, ~Greg

Welcome to the Clubhouse Jared and Greg (but greg, only with your GF) :stickoutt j/k

Hope you guys enjoy the site.

- Mike D.

Tag: AllTheWayFive (Five meaning Interstate 5, not the 5 series)

Real Tag: Al

Ride: 2001 740i Sport with 55K on the clock

Location: Sunny Superficial So Cali area, San Diego

Specs: 6ft 1 (6ft 2 if I blow dry my hair), 240lbs

Food: Chicken Adobo, Spam Moco, Kalua Pig, 30 ounce Porterhouse with a side of garlic mashed potatoes, Taro Boba, Thai Iced Tea in a tall glass to wash this all down.

It's all good.

ATW5

Welcome BIG Al, I think you'll fit in just nicely.

But just because we are BIG Beef Clubers doesn't mean we can have BIG signature pics... :stickoutt :nono you need to reduce it to less than 240 pixels high, thanks.

- Mike D.

Ahhhh! Giant sig!

:D

(Then again I guess you could say I'm the pot calling the kettle black, or at least I was).

~Matt Segal

Sorry guys, don't hit the new guy!

:)

I'll use my man Bruce Lee for now.

Thanks.

ATW5

E38 Beef Club Specs

car: '00 740IL 33K Titanium/Gray

height: 6'4"

weight: 300 (ish)

location: Southern California

favorite: RIBS, RIBS, RIBS, Prime Rib, Steak, Pizza, Chinese, Thai, Burgers, Ben & Jerry's, Hagaan Daaz

and yes, I do own the domain www.erik.com

Greetings,

I like to apply.

1995 740iL
Custom color (candy/brandy apple red)
170lbs
5'7"
Love them eggrolls!!!

I hope the picture of my Bimmer shows up.

thx!

check out my ride at:
http://members.cardomain.com/beem_me

:buttrock

Welcome to the playpen guys, glad to have you onboard.

- Mike D.

Originally posted by Beem_me
Greetings,

I like to apply.

1995 740iL
Custom color (candy/brandy apple red)
170lbs
5'7"
Love them eggrolls!!!

I hope the picture of my Bimmer shows up.

thx!

check out my ride at:
http://members.cardomain.com/beem_me

:buttrock

nice car! I saw it at HIN Chicago I think 2 or 3 years ago.....gotta represent the Bimmers.:buttrock

Gentlemen,

Please allow me to extend a Welcome to our newest E38 Beef Club members.
I was away for a few weeks ensuring the Royal Caribbean knew how to prepare a proper Extra Strength Frozen Margarita. As I recall, they have it right, but the details are sketchy and I seem to have misplaced my notes on the week long survey I undertook. :dunno


I hope you have fun driving the last true large frame Luxury Sport Sedan BMW ever made.
*Flameproof suit ON:
That is before the infamous MB supported mole & saboteur Bangle, landed a job with BMW. I cannot for the life of me figure out what they were thinking or if they were thinking at all :dunno with the E65, but I digress...
*Flameproof suit OFF:

If you are one of the few, the proud, the fortunate, the slightly :rolleyes: overweight, to own and love the E38, you came to the right place.
There is nothing like the majestic look & feel of the E38.

Enjoy yours safely

Regards,

Simeon

With the recent hot temps here in the SF Bay Area, and walking around the house without a shirt, I definitely qualify, gut and all!

95 740iL Jet Black
5'9"
185+
SF East Bay Area
Any slab of beef, preferable Tri-tip with all the fixins - now I'm hungry again!

Now then, where can I get replacement headlight lenses?

Wow. 6 weeks without a new member?

97 740iL Oxfordgrun/Sand
I'm 28
6'2.5"
245#s
Englewood, NJ
Steak, Veal Parm or Chicken Parm, English cooked breakfasts, junk food, etc.

aka "Bill in Jersey" from Roadfly (One of the organizers of the NYC 7s meet a week and a half ago)

Think I can make it on Friday... ought to be caravanning down with Donnie and Jeff.

Originally posted by Wiseguy
Wow. 6 weeks without a new member?

...

They are probably just ashamed to list their weight... unlike some of us. :rolleyes:

Welcome to this side of the internet Bill. :wave:

Thanks Mike, Glad I found it finally!

Ok, Here's my Bio:
Car: 00 740 I Sport, Titanium Silver
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 244 down from 260 and still falling. Thought I'd hurry up and join before dropping below qualifications.
Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Favorate Meal: Rib Eye Steak (medium),w/ Grilled Shrimp, Loaded Baked Potato, Hot Bread and a salad ( to add a little color).
Wash it all down with some Jack Daniels.....

Welcome Duane... now get some pics posted soon. :wave:

Gentlemen, My info:

Car: 1996 750iL, Green, Tan

37 yrs, 5'9", 170 lbs.

Southerner, hailing from Augusta, GA

Food: Besides munching on those punks who think their cars are fast, I enjoy grilled and skewered shrimp and scallops smothered in a garlic butter sauce, 8oz. filet on the side and sauteed greens.

Keurvelle (Crankshaft in German):D

- Car: 2000 740IL Sahara Beige

- Your Height: 6'1"

- Your Weight: 290

- Your Location: Pico Rivera, CA

- Your Favorite Meal: Pizza, hot wings, Philly cheese steaks, sushi, and carne asada

I hope be seriously be considered to this fabulously famous club.

Sincerely,

Rene

Hey, I think I qualify if you can convert metric!

I'm 5 foot 8 (173cm), and 13-1/2 stone.

Home is sub-tropical Brisbane in Queensland, Australia and seafood is BIG BIG BIG!!!

An ideal meal is a night at Il Centro, Brisbane's best Italian restaurant by the Brisbane River - entree would be the bruschetta, followed by the signature dish of Il Centro - sandcrab lasagne (Oh, to die for - I'm getting a chubby just thinking about it). If there was any room left, this would be followed up by their home made lemon gelati, and washed down with 2001 Vasse Felix Dry White or 2001 Houghton White Burgundy.

Then there's the forklift rental to get me down to the car....

Cheers

JOHN

John,

Welcome to the E38 Beef Club...
If & when I make it to Australia, I'll join you for that grazing you described.
I'll bring the cigars.


Cheers

Gentlemen, and a few ladies, I would be honored to be considered for membership in the world famous E38 Beef Club.

My ‘specs’ are as follows:

Car: 1998 750iL w/numerous modifications
Height: 5”11”
Weight: 235 lbs
Location: Kirkland, WA (Seattle)
Favorite Meal: The largest steak on the menu, rare please.

Dave,

Welcome Dave, you are in!
Now when will we finally get to meet and do the steak & brew thing?
Perhaps Mike "Don "The Don" King" D. will be able to join us and therefore turn it into a true feeding frenzy.

Cheers,

I will definitely look you guys up the next time that I'm on the northeast coast. It may be a while though. I don’t travel as much as I used to. To bad that you and Sheld missed Bimmerfest and I missed Oktoberfest. Those would have been good chances to meet up. I’m still giving very serious consideration to the “Ultimate Road Trip” to the Fatherland.

The last time that I way in New York I ended up driving down to Paulsboro, NJ for a site tour. I was short on time because I had to drive back to New York to catch an afternoon flight, so I didn't have time to look any of you up. I did cross over the river into Philly and drive through downtown to at least say that I'd been there.

Dave

Paulsboro is 1/2 an hour from here (15 min. if i drive Baby). Some of the LTL Carriers we deal with are located there.



Let me know!

Cheers

'99 740iL - Titanium Silver

5'10"

165

Colorado (Metro)

Caesar Salad, Bacon wrapped Filet Mignon, Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Baked Potato, Grilled Mushrooms, Bottle of Merlot or Cab and we can end that with a nice Cigar in my favorite restaurants Cigar lounge/bar.

Originally posted by Magnum
...

165

...

Hey Magnum... you've got some bulking up to do. :D j/k

Welcome to the club. :wave:

- Mike D.

I'm big at Heart :alright

I bulk up here over in Washington. They have one your way also. Order the PrimeRib Large Cut and you'll be taking home leftovers for the family.

The Ore Cart is also pretty huge...

http://www.claimjumper.com/location_lonetree.htm
http://www.claimjumper.com/images/about_scp.jpg

Hello all,

....OK, I guess I have to admit - I have some bulking up to do!

As you can see below, I have a beautiful 1995 Calypso Red 740i (and it's older cousin a 1972 Verona Red 2002).

I took in FlyingHigh a few years ago as a mistreated lease turnback and heaped on some serious grooming and attention to turn her into the beauty she is today. Along the way mod fever struck and it continues as I write. I'm currently plotting and planning my next mod slated for January - an engine chip that will be crafted by RevHigh.

A few have asked where the name came from - basically I'm a pilot (recreational) and I grew up in the '70's (recreational)... Enough said.

Now for the tough part - the good news? - 6' 1" - so there's a decent foundation to work with. The bad news? - 180 lbs. - at the end of the day. I know, I know. As I said, I'm new...

Finally, the other good news: I like to eat! ...but I also like to run... So the one cancels out the other.

My favorite meal starts with an Oregon Pinot Noir - preferably Cameron Clos Electrique. Then into seafood - doesn't matter what kind as long as it's Salmon or Ahi and accompanied with garlic mashed potatos and asparagus :D Usually this means more Pinot or a French Red Burgundy to go along with. After dinner calls for Port or Sauterne with anything sweet. Luckily for me, my wife is a great cook, so my humble needs are always satisfied.

I will need to work on this a bit. Perhaps less running and a few extra meals during the day will do the trick. I'll keep you posted.

Mike,

We all had to start somewhere...

I just hit the big 300.
My wife just shakes her head.
I tell her it's HER fault!!

I can now say I am truly an E38 Beef Club Member. :redspot
Thanks for the "Honorary" status for so long. Here's my qualifications:


- Car's Year: 1995

- Model: 740I Soon to be M7 Spec :buttrock

6.1L V12 Engine Swap
Full 2001 Facelift
E65 Style 95 19" Rims
M-Technic E38 Appearance Package
Target Date of Completion of Above Dec 15, 2004

- Color: Arctic Silver / Black Interior

- Your Height: 5'-10"

- Your Weight: 220

- Your Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey


- Favorite Meal:

Appetizer: Broccoli Rabe
Soup: Crock of French Onion au Gratin
Salad: Garden Vegetable Salad with Bleu/Gorgonzola Dressing
Entree: Steak Au Poivre (Peppercorn) in a Cognac Cream Reduction Sauce over Garlic Parmesean Mashed Potatoes
Dessert: Cheesecake served with fresh strawberries
After Dinner Coffee: Double Shot of Espresso With 3 Beans & a Snifter of Anisette Liqueur on the side
Dinner Beverages: I prefer the Californian Justin Isosceles red wines or the Australian Yellow Tail Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Merlot wines with this dinner.

This particular dinner should be concluded with Churchill sized Cuban Montecristo or Romeo y Julieta brand cigars & a Snifter of Germain Robin Perfection Brandy while reclining in a 102 degree Jacuzzi Spa Hot Tub.

This would be my perfect dinner & my idea of relaxing & melting off the stress of the week. A nice full body massage after the hot tub could be added as well depending on how rough the week had been. :D

Hey it could happen.:confused:

Damn, it's about time Justin... congratulations and good luck with the mods on her. Welcome to the Club, "Officially". :clap: :clap:

Yea Verily,

Welcome Justin...
Any news from BMW NA?

Looks like I'll have a hell of a tour when I come over - I'll take you up on that trip Down Under Simeon - make sure the stogies are 'Intern' brand - they've got Clinton's Monica on them!

Cheers

JOHN

Your Greatness!

Please consider my application for membership to the BMW E38 Beef Club.

- 2001 740i Sport, Titanium Silver
- 6'1"
- 245 lbs
- Dallas, TX
- Chicken Fried Steak

If my application is turned down, please deliver the rejection letter personally to our local E38 gatherings. Here in Texas, we may not hang shotguns in the back of our truck anymore, but remember the E38 trunk can hold up to four shotgun... I mean Golf Bags.

JL

Heh - don't worry, you got me by a long shot. ...I'm guessing I got turned down....

Originally posted by Aussie740Limo
Looks like I'll have a hell of a tour when I come over - I'll take you up on that trip Down Under Simeon - make sure the stogies are 'Intern' brand - they've got Clinton's Monica on them!

Cheers

JOHN


Ha Ha...Hand Dipped! No Doubt!!

Originally posted by FlyingHigh
Heh - don't worry, you got me by a long shot. ...I'm guessing I got turned down....

Nah, everyone's welcome in the Beef Club here Jack, you're just considered an "Honorary" member until you hit that "magic" 200 lbs. "cardiac arrest" threshold. :stickoutt :D

- Mike D.

I'm Honored, your Honor! :redspot

I´d like to apply for the Club, too...
Maybe as an "out of the area" member :mdrbig

I hope to welcome all of you in Germany, soon!
Your friend from Germany,
Marc

Heh Trance - you need to note your heighth, weight, and favorite food. I'm guessing you like Italian :D

Your damn right, man!
I love Italian food!
Also like Greek and "oh wonder" German food...
But my alltime favourite is a good burger, or nice steak! US STYLE!

My height is: 187cm -> 6ft 1,5 inch
My weight is: 92kg -> 202.82 pounds

Wow, you just made the weight by less than 1kg. ....I need to start eating and stop exercising...

5'9 194lbs.

I'm not sure if I'm eligible but, height to weight ratio according to physicians has me as 'obese'. Does that count??


I may be short, but I'm slow!

Phil:confused:

LOL - you got a point, Phil! BTW, I can't see your 7 with that 2-wheeled red thing in the way... :dunno

So do it Jack!

Get goin - or should I say eating :)

@slick Nice Duc though

Allright, here's my attempt at joining the E38 Beef Club.

2000 Black 740iL (it's my wife's car...she's only gonna let me drive it once in a while)
5' 11"
260 lbs
Phoenix, AZ

My favorites:
24 or more ounces of dry aged Ribeye, bone in, seared to Medium rare.
Candied Yams with gobs of butter, brown sugar, and marshmallows
Grilled Portabello Mushrooms
Parsley (my only concession to green stuff - I rely on animals to convert vegetables to edible items!)
Apple/Cherry/Custard Pie
Creme Brulee
Bananas Foster

I don't have a pic of me and the 740iL (as of this posting, my wife and I have only had it 24 hours), but I do have a pic of me and my other vehicle!

http://24.248.84.138/sgyee/personalpics/IMG_0865a.JPG

Welcome! There's a place out here in Southern California that has a 96oz steak. If you eat it all, it's free. If not, $35

You guys are killing me!

Yo! Mike D.

Can you like do a medal, a plaque, an acknowledegement of some sort, to show that ones who applied are officially accepted? Feels kinda like, you know, like we gave out our precious information, like our girly weight numbers :boobies and then nothing :95 All we want is just a little attention :cuddle:

So lonely out here......:bluecry1:

Welcome everyone, nice alternate means of transportation there BM. :buttrock

Hey JL,

Actually we have someone in the club, Greg (7seriessoon), working on a Logo for the club but he's a slacker of late. :rolleyes: j/k Greg.

Possibly a window sticker or decal will come out of this all to wear as your "badge of honor"...

- Mike D.

Way cool Mike!
Can´t wait to see that!

Gentlemen, I respectfully submit my application to be a member in good standing of the E 38 Beef Club. Here are my, qualifications:
2001 740i Sport Anthracite
5’10” 240 lbs (on a “good”) day
I would not complain if I were served:
Appetizer: Two Jumbo Stone Crab Claws w/ mustard sauce
Salad: Caesar
Main: A Prime 12oz bone in Filet Mignon, Pittsburgh, medium rare
Side: Creamed Spinach
Dessert: New York Cheesecake
Along with a couple of Bombay Sapphire Martinis, very dry, on the rocks.
Followed by a Partagas Lucitania or a Romeo & Julietta Churchill
Of course I would not complain if all I got were a cold cheeseburger if the girl in the picture served it. That is ME on the left. I thank you for your consideration

OK Eric, you're *ALMOST* in... now just serve up that cheeseburger girl to me as the final part of your initiation. :devillook

I think she was in love with Simeon. Or at least in lust with Baby.
Merry Christmas Mike

Ms. Ashley,

Wot cans!

They defied gravity!

:D

As Roman Polanski says " there is NO substitute for youth"

Originally posted by ericw
As Roman Polanski says " there is NO substitute for youth"




Yup!
And I don't recall anyone averting their eyes when Ms. Ashley's chest came into view. :boobies

:D

We were too busy reeling our tongues (sp?) off of the floor. A hot blonde with a sense of humor who's nuts about fast bimmers. Who says there ain't no heaven.

Hello all!
I would like to be considered for mebership. I may just fall short of the weight class, but the fact that i just bought my 7 cause my MINI was too small should qualify.

2000 740i Sport
6'3
235lbs
Bryn Mawr, Pa
Any pasta, filet mignon etc...Love cheesesteaks and hogies too!

Tony
'00 740i Sport
'95 M3

Welcome Tony,

Well...looks like I got me a homie. Bryn Mawr??? I live in Horsham. Next time you roll past Main Line BMW (formerly Don Rosen) say Hi to George Lawton the Parts MFIC.
BTW George will rock & roll on parts if you are a BMW CCA member or if you have driven "Baby".

Enjoy the drive,

Cheers

Simeon,
Thanks for the tip on George....I see him everyday since I work at MINI of the Main Line :)

You and I have met before at different gatherings, like the one at Issacs in Frazer. And I help Mike and Kevin plan the Picnics in Gladwyne. I would usually bring my '95 M3.

http://www.tonykasser.com/Cars/102_0233.JPG

I'm the one that sold Tony Saloum his MINI.
Next time you are in the area, stop by MINI and check out my 7.....and don't offer me a ride in Baby, I don't want to tempt myself.

Tony

hey guys, im interested in becoming a member as well....

1998 BMW 740 IL
1997 BMW 328 Ic (gone)
1995 BMW M3 ( soon )

6'3
270 lbs.
any steak on the menu, smothered in onions and peppers, burnt on the outside still kickin on the inside (black and Bleu)

lots of mods coming on the 7er and M3 when im done modding the E38.

live in pasadena Ca. but spent the last 6 years of my life in Avon Connecticut and Canaan New Hampshire, and i still have the accent.

Guy's....I am new to BMW... Actually today is my one month anniversary. I really love what you've done on this forum. I learnt a lot...and spend a lot of money.... I would love to be part of such organization.

Could I please....be part of your club???


1998 740IL Black
5'-7"
170 lbs +
Austin, TX

I'm originally from Thailand and I used to be a chef in SC and LA. ( Still are occationally) so I can go for:

BBQ
Seafood Gumbo
Southern Fried Chicken
Rib Eyes
Roasted Pigs
Shrimp and Grits
Pecan Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Thanks in advanced....

Song Kosumsuppamala

Transporter_E38, texbeamer,

Absolutely!:clap: Welcome to the club...

One ot these daze we must pressure the Mike D. into organizing an E38 Beef Club BBQ and Cigar-a-thon.

Big cars, big guys, big menu, big cigars and best of all big:boobies .

Only a former "pimp-daddy" like Mike could get it done so we will have to nag him somewhat...

How about it Mike???

Thank you. I absolutely love the graphic on your signatures. If you guys decide to have an BBQ, please let me know.

Do you know any E38 Beef club member down here in Texas? My be I could get with other member and see if we could have an event down her in Lake Travis area in the spring.

Hot Cars...P.I.M.P...and of course HOT BABES....

Thanks
Song

Song,

We are up here in Dallas, our DFW7 club has been meeting since 2002. During our last get together, Erick drove up from Austin. I think there are 3 or 4 Austin E38 owners that visit this and other E38 message board from time to time. Would love to have you join us for our next get together sometime in February (will be announced soon) http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/dallasbmw/

PM me if you have any questions.

JL

JL,

Yeah..I would love to come up for your get together. Please let me know who from austin would be going up there.

Song

what ever happened to that custom graphic for our sigs?

Car's Year, Model and Color- 01 740i Sport
- Your Height - 6' 4"

- Your Weight -250

- Your Location- ATL, Georgia

- and Your Favorite Meal- uh uh I dont have one!:bawl I eat anything.

OK. My turn to apply for membership. No fair holding the rotor discussion against me... :laugh

- 1997 740iL Sorrent Blue, M-Pars, chrome grills, Basslink--so far.
- 6' 2"
- 260
- Carrollton Texas (a North Dallas suburb)

Hmmm. Favorite chow is a tough call.

Prime fillet, seared black and blue, with a nice side of garlic asparagus. Then again, I can do a Ribeye proud on the grill at home... Of course, Mexican is always good. Ojeda's makes a mean chimichanga... And I love Italian... And a good medium-rare burger always hits the spot... Man, am I starting to get hungry. I wonder if Ball's hamburgers opens at 9am??? :D

Application/Qualifications:

'96 740 iL - White/Tan

5' 9" 240lbs

Collierville, TN (Memphis)

BBQ Ribs, beans and slaw

Pic from DFW7 meet/greet on 02/28/04

Joe (wwva)

Welcome Gentleman, it's very apparent that you all meet more than just the minimum qualifications for membership.

So Joe, did you drive from Collierville to Texas just for that DFW meet? :confused:

Mike D.

No sir, Mike. The Mrs. and I flew to Dallas and picked up the car, met up with these folks, spent the night and drove back the next day. This is our first BMW and we had it all of one hour before meeting up with DFW7's at the winery. Purchased on eBay and so far I couldn't be more pleased with it. You would never know by looking at the car that it's a 96 with 115K miles on her. She's in better condition than my 01 Jetta TDI with 36K miles. Only item of concern are codes P1174 and 1175 which the seller disclosed but I don't know what they mean. Best I can tell, the car is running just fine. Got 21 mph on the 500 mile trip home in a driving rainstorm with multiple stops.

Joe

OK, gotcha Joe... good luck with her. I think there is a listing of error codes over at e38.org but I'm not 100% sure. You might want to give them a look see.

Mike D.

Originally posted by MDabney
- Car's Year, Model and Color
- Your Height
- Your Weight
- Your Location
- and Your Favorite Meal, (but just don't list "an all-you-can-eat buffet" ;) ).



Mike 'Bear' Berichon
6'1"
275(ish)
Columbus, Ohio
Perch Fry (homemade Cornflake/breadcrumb breading), with my (world's best) fried potatoes w/ onions (heavily peppered), and Aunt Janet's 'Sour Lettuce'. It is very important that everything is served on the same plate, to let the lettuce dressing (vinegar based) mingle with the potatoes and Perch.

Oh, and it is always 'all you can eat'.

(I am a born and raised Cleveland boy, grew up with a world class Lake Erie perch/walleye fisherman. Look for 'Huggy Bear' out of Mentor Lagoons)

Imagine the look on the chef's face if we all showed up at the one steakhouse for a group booking!

It's great to see the club expanding..I welcome the idea of a sticker/badge too. I for one would wear it with pride.

I have to add two of Brisbane's top steak restaurants to my list of places to go. Cha Cha Char's on the Brisbane River in Brisbane have the most sensational aged steaks (18 to 24 months old - yes, you did read that right), and they are at least an inch-and-a-half thick with any sort of sauce you desire. The wine list is full of Aussie merlots, shirazes, cab savs and blends (no pussy wines in this place) and the beer list is full of the most satisfying thirst quenching ales you could want.

The Norman Hotel call themselves 'Brisbane's Worst Vegetarian Restaurant' and they also specialise in aged beef with baked potatoes and salads. This is where a lot of bushies come when they arrive in Brisbane, and its good to see the blokes that rear the food also eating it.

I've dropped half a stone lately - I might have to go for honorary status soon!

Cheers

JOHN

Hi, I Murray. Soon to change my nick from T56impala to something else.

Here it goes....

2001 Orient Blue 740i Sport
6 feet tall (on a good day)
I'm 235 lbs
Live in Naperville IL (About 23 miles west of Chicago)

Food...humm....so much to choose from.....inkeeping with the title of this thread......

NY strip, must be atleast 1.25 lb, med rare, just a touch of garlic salt and nothing else, a huge baked potato, Green salad with bleu cheese dressing and an Ice cold beer. (or two or three) If I'm feeling real good, add a lobster tail and a lot of butter and I'm in heaven!

I've dropped half a stone lately - I might have to go for honorary status soon!

Cheers

JOHN

Come on already. I do expect a better effort from you.

Come on already. I do expect a better effort from you.

Bless me father, for I have sinned

% I can see what colour boots I put on in the morning.
% My trousers are starting to slide down every now & then and without female assistance I might add.
% I found myself eating - shock horror - wholemeal toast the other day AND ENJOYING IT!!
% I've also been drinking apple and guava juice which I have taken a shine to, instead of Hahn Premiums and Tall Black Russians. :nono

I need some guidance, boys - any weight-inducing recipes?

Cheers

JOHN

Bless me father, for I have sinned

% I can see what colour boots I put on in the morning.
% My trousers are starting to slide down every now & then and without female assistance I might add.
% I found myself eating - shock horror - wholemeal toast the other day AND ENJOYING IT!!
% I've also been drinking apple and guava juice which I have taken a shine to, instead of Hahn Premiums and Tall Black Russians. :nono

I need some guidance, boys - any weight-inducing recipes?

Cheers

JOHN



John,

Pizza & beer, pasta & beer, focaccia(sp?) & beer, prime rib & beer, large baked potatoe w/sour cream & beer...

Oh yeah, I almost forgot....don't forget the beer! :D

John,

Pizza & beer, pasta & beer, focaccia(sp?) & beer, prime rib & beer, large baked potatoe w/sour cream & beer...

Oh yeah, I almost forgot....don't forget the beer! :D

That looks like the breakfast of champions, mate - what's for lunch & dinner?

Cheers

JOHN

... I feel sick :eyecrazy:

Hmmm I love steak but I don't think I fit qualifications for the "Beef Club" :)
I'll try anyway.

-95 740iL, 19" E65 wheels, Kicker S12L7 + SS Rubicon1002, MBQ + JBL splits, custom cat-back exhaust.
-5'11"
- ..... *hides* .... 147lbs
- Perth, Western Australia.

400-600g fillet, well-aged, cooked rare, caramelised onions, red wine jus`, on a bed of sweet potato, served with a side of salad or roast vegetables.

and a glass of milk. :buttrock

Well I guess you can still hit the bone...
Just grab some of your favourite dinner and you´ll see, you´ll be on the way... (I just passed the 220lbs mark...) *cough*

-1988 735i (E32) Cirrus Blue
-6'1"
-265lbs
-Phoenix Arizona

And the ever popular Pizza

OK.

My name is Gene. Recent transplant from Roadfly. So this is where all the fun is now...

- Car: '99 740iA Black/Black
- Height: 5' 9.5" (and shrinking)
- Wight: 230lb (and counting)
- Where: Buffalo Grove, IL (30 miles NW of Chicago)

- Favorite Meal (not the "last" kind): Steak/Ribs, Baked potato, beer :D

Good to be here.

Welcome all to our playhouse... most of you seem to "meat" our high standards for membership. :D

- Mike D.

Welcome all to our playhouse... most of you seem to "meat" our high standards for membership. :D

- Mike D.

Thanks Mike!
I love what you've done to your car!
When I grow up, I want to be just like you. :embarrasm

Ok, finally doing this, sorry so late!! :eek:

2001 740i Sport Anthracite grey/grey, 50k miles when bought 4/04

5'11, 185 lbs (heavy enough, I'm not sure, prob not, he he :stickoutt )

Silverton, Oregon

Tri tip prepared ala London Broil, I've got many recipes :cool: Followed closely by New York Steak and then good ol' Prime Rib.

Mmmeat is my life :alright

Better chow down on a few of thoses New York steaks there MMMeat... you missed the weight class by some 15 lbs. so "Honorary Member" for you. :stickoutt

D'oh!! :mad:

Dam Fiance, always teasing me about my gut and keepin me slim..She just doesn't understand the need for some things :D

Thanks,

Hey MMMEAT:

In Germany we have a saying which, translated, would mean something like:

"A man without a nice belly is a cripple."

This includes a nices weight-number :)

Weighing in at 220lbs I made met the requirements after one year of hard "Steak swallowing" work :)

Guys, I am new to all of this posting stuff so hang with me, it may get kinda scary. I have been a BMW guy for many years and have had several BMW's since High School. For my first wife I built a pretty nice 1970's 2002 that was very clean. It was a looker back in the day. I think we had a 320i after that and eventually we split the sheets. My second wife I built he a black Mercedes wagon that was featured in Euro magazine as the fastest wagon on the planet. It went to SEMA in Vegas and the Germans flipped over the 560 SEC motor and trans stuffed in it. I am blessed to have Alex Borla as a friend so he hand bent some PHAT ol exhaust for me that made it run and sound awesome. I gave that car to her and split another set of sheets. (I have went through a lot of sheets) Now that I am 41 and a lil wiser, I built a very very nice black 328 for her. I did the Hamann 19" pg-3 wheels Borla (what else) hid lights, Carbon fiber interior not to mention, a ton more stuff. Now that we have made it more than 9 years she got the black 745i that will flip your wig. I will probably be doing a magazine submission with this car soon so look for it in Dub or another euro magazine soon. My digital is not working so I sent it back to Sony for repairs ( 707 digital) But I would love to share pictures of the car with everyone when I get it back. Description: Black on Black 745i H&R springs, DE-chromed window strips, Borla (true dual) exhaust, 22" Italia MB wheels (black) with polished stainless beauty ring. Baer Big brake kit.and more. Needless to say, we don't sleep on sheets so I will be with this one for life. I think we will finish this car and get the 05 or 06. Thanks guys for letting me share.

Oh, I forgot...I am 6' 0" 267 (not fat) 526 pound bench press. (every chest day not a max) I hate to say it but too am a meat guy. I make the best ribs on the planet! I built a bad ass out door kitchen in my back yard with a 60" Viking BBQ grill. The funny thing is that this is for show. I actually use a Weber grill with a temp guage on it. I hate gas grills! "You dont needs no teefes to eat my feefes" I also need a diet coke to go with those ribs.

Application/Qualifications:

'96 740 iL - White/Tan

5' 9" 240lbs

Collierville, TN (Memphis)

BBQ Ribs, beans and slaw

Pic from DFW7 meet/greet on 02/28/04

Joe (wwva)

Hey Joe, do you have any more pictures of Erick's car? (rspl740) I searched his user name, but he has no website linked and has never posted.

Good morning,

Can you please tell me how I can get in touch with Simon. I am trying to locate a set of Style 5 Composite (2-pc) alloys, like the ones that he had on "Baby" for a while.

I have a White 98 740iL. I think that the Style 5 wheels will give my car a very nice sporty look, which still says luxury BMW.

I do not want to spend 750 per wheel to buy these at BMW, so if you can help me locate a reputable vendor, or a used set that are in great shape, I would appreciate it.

I also need to know tire/wheel fitments. I currently have the standard 16" basket weave alloys, with 235/55/16 Michellin MXV4 plus Energy. I want to maintain the same tire circumference.

I am also interested in a installing a spring kit, to lower the car a little. I really do not want to give up the smooth ride, I just want to give my car a little more aggresive appearance.

Can you guys help me out?

Michael Baskin

Good morning,

Can you please tell me how I can get in touch with Simon. I am trying to locate a set of Style 5 Composite (2-pc) alloys, like the ones that he had on "Baby" for a while.

I have a White 98 740iL. I think that the Style 5 wheels will give my car a very nice sporty look, which still says luxury BMW.

I do not want to spend 750 per wheel to buy these at BMW, so if you can help me locate a reputable vendor, or a used set that are in great shape, I would appreciate it.

I also need to know tire/wheel fitments. I currently have the standard 16" basket weave alloys, with 235/55/16 Michellin MXV4 plus Energy. I want to maintain the same tire circumference.

I am also interested in a installing a spring kit, to lower the car a little. I really do not want to give up the smooth ride, I just want to give my car a little more aggresive appearance.

Can you guys help me out?

Michael Baskin


You can search his user name and send him a PM if you want to contact him. As for the wheel, there are hundreds of vendors online. I've found that www.superbuytires.com has quite a few brands/styles to choose from. Or just google the name you're looking for. Find the lowest price and then go to a local wheel shop and ask them to match it. That way you can deal with an actual person instead of an online ghost when you purchase.

As for springs, everybody wants to go lower without sacrificing ride quality. But that's not mechanically possible. You have to give up something. Go Eibach and you won't have to give up much, but it is only a mild drop. I personally just ordered the UUC springs because they drop the car a little lower and I've heard good things about them maintaining a decent ride.

Ladies & Gentlemen ...

... herby I apply for a seat at your table (if I happen to get to the US).

Car: 1997 Alpina B12
Height: 6'11"
Weight: 260 lbs
Location: Hamburg, Germany

I always appreciate a good big Burger and a nice king size filet steak served
with some potatoe wedges or frenchfries. Food from italy, greece and turkey
is also very welcome.

As long as you keep the vegetables away from me everything is fine. :confused

BTW it seems I have the best hight/weight ratio while still matching the
requirements ... ;)

Dominik

Okay - I'm new to all this - graduating from an e46 to and e38 only recently, However, I've caught the bug and here are my stats:

- Car's Year, Model and Color
2001 740i Sport (39k miles - 9k in less than 3 months)
Stratus Metallic / Sand / Sunshades
Dinan Cold Air Intake
Dinan Stage II ECU SW
Dinan Auto Trans SW
Chromed M-Pars (prior owner came from Newport Beach ;) )
255/45/18's soon to be on all 4 corners Pilot Sport AS
Widescreen Nav MKIII v23 SW
Bluetooth Phone setup from Martin Bishop
Umnitza Angel Eyes - planned in near future

- Your Height
6' 0"

- Your Weight
220 lbs.

- Your Location
Miami (South) Beach

- and Your Favorite Meal, (but just don't list "an all-you-can-eat buffet" ).
Ledo's Pizza (a DC native), a few dogs "loaded" from the Varsity in Atlanta, or a Char-grilled Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese or Bernaise.
Good glass of Shiraz or Cab - or just a low-carb beer to keep the lbs in check :)


http://www.roadfly.org/bmw/gallery/photos/photos-08-2004/10-4945926.jpg

I'm currently planning to "pledge" the Sunshine 7's - hope the hazing isn't too bad - I suppose it'll probably be limited to smoking up the rear tires in a parking lot somewhere benign - followed by a 5th of Tequilla perhaps?

Welcome to our playpen Gentlemen... I'm sure you guys will have a great time.

- Mike D.

Hey guys.

Please accept my application :)

userid: Boomer98
real name: Alex
car: 1998 BMW 740iL, 87K miles, Black, Tan interior, just picked up yesterday
weight: 205
favorite foods: steak, ribs, lobster, mashed potatoes, fries, beer, whiskey, cogniac, sushi :D

A nice and warm welcome to everyone, who was accepted into our illoustrous league! ;)

My warmest regards!

Please accept my application - I am new here.

Just recieved my E38.

1998 740IL Black/Black

64200 miles.

6'5" @ 295

Most any steak at Bob's Steak and Chop House. Come on down to Texas and we will show you a steak.

BTW, how much should I have to pay for some M5 parallels. They really seem to set the car off.

Please accept my application. I just upgraded from a 1993 318i that had 150k and still running strong. I know . . . it took me long enough to come around. I just picked up my baby today. :D

- Car's Year, Model and Color: 1999 740il Anthracite 22k miles.

- Your Height: 6' 5"

- Your Weight: 230lbs

- Your Location: Fair Haven, NJ

- and Your Favorite Meal: Filet, medium and a baked potato with the works.

Welcome! I think you will then see the other guys for the meeting in the Philly Area in the upcoming weeks?!?

Welcome! I think you will then see the other guys for the meeting in the Philly Area in the upcoming weeks?!?


Thank you. I hope to join the others in Philly, depending on the weekend.

So many little guys on this board.

- Car's Year, Model and Color: 1989 750il, Bronze Metallic

- Your Height: 6' 0"

- Your Weight: 385lbs

- Your Location: Meridian, ID

- and Your Favorite Meal: Anything that slows down long enough for me to catch it, kill it, skin it, cook it and eat it. Not necessarily in that order.

Hi,

Here we go ;)

1999 BMW 740iL Black Jet
Height :5'10"
Weight: 220 +/-
Chicago , IL
Favorite food: Red Lobster, TGI Fridays , home cooked food :cool

Some modifications made to the car:
K&N air filter
18" wheels with 255/45 tires
custom audio system
Cross drilled and sloted front brake rotor set.

Still to come:
Signature Series Programs Dinan S-740 :redspot :cool

just got my 1998 740il last week
radiator blew 3rd day i had it (which was replaced for free)
has 73k on it i guess this happens quite often lucky for me it was covered
other than that its a sweet car luv the heated steering wheel :)
6'4 220lbs
wings,wings wings hotter the better

Here I go...

'98 740iL Alpine white/Beige w/ 48k miles on it

I'm getting 6k HIDs next week and I also plan on putting a nav unit into it sometime soon.

5'11" 155 lbs

Favorite Place to eat: Bix and Tommy Toy's in sf

2001 740iL Black w/ beige interior
6'2"
225#
Central Florida
Pizza and Steak
Pictures to follow

I am new to the forum.
Guess I have to apply for Hon. Membersip as I own an e32 :eek:

car: 1989 750iL Smoke Silver
Ht: 5ft. 9in.
Wt. 200lbs.
loc: Addison, Texas
food: Ribeye, Anything Cajun!,
Tex Mex!, Sushi, Italian;
ok ok any good food.
http://img206.exs.cx/img206/8725/p10100039yg.jpg

Bought on 2/8/05

1999 BMW 740iL Biarritz Blue/Sand
5'8.5"
145 lbs. (too light I suppose)
Nanuet, NY

Meal: Good Authentic Indian Food or Dim Sum
Beef Related (I frequently get a Wendy's Classic Triple with Cheese and Bacon)

Maybe I should start a sub-division... the E38 Pork Club... (I'm a dire pork fan)

-Andrew

new/first time BMW owner checking in

2000 Black/Tan 740IL

23yo

5'6

204lbs

North Port, FL (part of Sarasota)

Beef?........my arms are over 18"......thats pretty beefy i guess.

i love sushi and steak

Im a bit late, but here goes:

1997 740i Kashmir/Tan
6'1"
205 lbs
Denver, Colorado
A hunk of tenderloin, baked potato or scalloped/au grautin potatoes, asparagus, and garlic bread.

Gentlemen,

While in Orlando on business March 10th we happened to dine at Shula's at the WDW Dolphin Resort.
My associates didn't believe I could do it, but I polished off their 48oz Porterhouse (medium rare), the Caesar salad, some veggies and 1/2 a bottle of Stag's Leap. :D

The proof can be seen here (http://www.donshula.com/bylastnamechar.asp?RecordsPerPage=20&PageNumber=4&lastNameChar=m)


I'm looking to do it again in the Philly restaurant soon. :D

new/first time BMW owner checking in

2000 Black/Tan 740IL

23yo

5'6

204lbs

North Port, FL (part of Sarasota)

Beef?........my arms are over 18"......thats pretty beefy i guess.

i love sushi and steak


finally cleaned her up for a pic.

Car: 2000 740i Sport
Height: 6'
Wieght: 225
Location: Cincinnati, Oh.
Favs: Anything fried

2001 Anthracite 740i Sport
Height: 6'3"
Weight: ~300 lbs.
Local: Fall City, Washington

I eat a variety of things but my favorite is veal parmigiana, alfredo not marinara, Ceasar salad, and fresh bread. A nice vodka/tonic would top off the meal along with a "high-fat" dessert. I think thats it.

How's about an honorary membership?

Car: E32 1988 750il, schwarz
Height: 5'4"
weight: 200 lbs, yes, I'm built like a fire hydrant
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Fav. Food: Beef curry, burritos, prime rib, filet mignon, sushi, cheesecake

Can I get an "Honorary" Membership too???
Car: e32 88 735iL, Black/Grey
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 260 :strech
Location: Charlotte, NC
Fav Food: Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, Carribean, and most anything on the Grill

First off, I gotta say there are some very nice 38's on here. I'd like to join yer merry band of eaters and speeders.

My Car: 1995 740i Orient Blue 57,000 miles
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 210lbs
Location: Casper, Wyoming

Food: Steak, Steak, Steak, beer, rum, did I mention STEAK? Oh, and footlong homemade chili dogs, smothered in chili's and 3 cheese's!!


I just got my 740, I've only put about 600 miles on it. Old owner blew a rod(softball sized hole in the block) at 56,000 and let it sit for about 5 years. I got it off ebay for 5,000. Got a new engine from bavarian(57,000miles) and got it installed locally for 4,800. SO I'm initially into the car for under 10k. Just got winter tires for the stock rims(existing are dry rotted), but I'm still pondering which summer rims to buy. I got lots of little things to get for it. I think the dealerhip was stealing parts off of it before they tried to sell it. I'm sure you'll be hearing lots more from me. :stickoutt I'll post pics as soon as possible.


I have to admit, I've driven alot of bimmers, but had never driven a 7 e38 until I bought this car, and I am in total heaven. Wish I would have known about it sooner!

Car: 98' 740i Dinan intake, stage II chip, and Trans chip. 56K
Height: 6'
weight: 225 (the most ever!) :eyecrazy
Location: Portland, OR (no it's not raining!)
Meals: My wifes secret t-bone dry rub, garlic mashed potatos, fresh mixed greens with blue cheese and sauted brown sugar walnuts. Top it all off with a bottle of Red Zinfandel from a 100 year old vinyard (can't remember the name.)

Hey all,
I'm a self-proclaimed lurker on this site the past couple weeks, but decided to try for my "Honorary" status.

Car: 1999 750iL Jet black/Tan
Height: 6'2"
Weight: about 183 (BUT, I just started college, so we can definately expect that to go up pretty soon here, eh? I could be one a "Junior Beef Club" member!)
Favorite Meal: Appetizer: Fried Calamari, Main: 10 oz. Filet Mignon, Medium-Rare, with lots of garlic mashed potatoes and bread, Dessert: Anything!

Can't wait to start getting involved in the forums! Just bought the 750 and it's on its way as I type from Florida on top of a semi :shifty

Planned Mods:
Clear tail lights, corner lights, side markers
M-Parallel Sport Wheels
V-12 Emblems (?)- What do you guys think?
Possibly debadge (If no V-12 Emblems)
Tint windows
DDE/Angel Eyes
Shadowline Trim

I'm ready to be spoiled by the sportiness of this car, because currently I drive a '98 Lincoln Navigator, which I-unfortunately-consider to be somewhat quick and, dare I say, good handeling. :eek: :D (I know it isn't really, but its the only thing I've driven regularly, and I LOVE driving "sporty".)

If I figure out how, I'll post some pics! Hope to talk soon.

Buck

Attention: New York, New Jersey, Conneticut 7 Series Owners.

Lets have a meet before the winter comes.

CHECK THE LINK BELOW:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4848414#post4848414

Whats dates and locations?

Im down for any weekend and any date,
Dan aka Humanite
917-692-6437
Brooklyn, NY

figured I'd better join this happy group. Here's my stats:

car: 2001 750iL White, all the extras but protection
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 185
favorite meal: 1-2 lb rainbow trout broiled with dill, Sweet n Sour Chili dipping sauce on the side, mixed garden salad w/ blue cheese, wild rice with butter, Blue Bell vanilla Ice cream with carmel topping and walnuts. Yummy! :) twotone

hello.
car 98 740il calypso red
height 5'10"
weight 285 lbs.

upgrades on 7: x-drilled/slotted front rotors.
dreaming of bavengine.com upgrade m62 along with bmt supercharger kit that i would move from shell to shell. and give the leftovers to the boys.

I just purchased a E38 (only had 22K miles) and enjoy driving it very much.

2001 740i Sport (Silver/Black)
5'8"
200 +/-
Northern Virginia

Favorite Food: Lobster Bisque, Medium Rare Porterhouse Steak (Morton's), Godiva Chocolate Cake, Macallum 12, and a Cohiba.

Thanks,

Scott

Gentleman-
I'd be honored for you to except my application:

Location: Sunny California
Vehicle: 1995 740i
Height: 6'1"
Weight: ...an athletic 240lbs

We'll go for a nice buttery soft 22oz. (minimal) filet mignon; grilled medium- rare, baked potatoe on the side. No greens, no soup, no b.s.,.... just meat & potatoes...

This post was douchy.

e38'er's please grant me pseudo-Beef Club status.... I'm sorting out an e32 and searching for my next e38/m73 project. Anyone know of an e38 750iL I could take on?

Car: 1990 750iL black/beige
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 180

Favorite Meal:
Appetizer: Steamed (not fried) Calamari
Main: Steak Oscar or Prime Rib- medium rare- 14oz minimum, pressure-cooked artichokes (pressure cooker makes them very creamy and tender), cheese-grit casserole (family recipe, hard to describe, rich, tangy), a glass of Fontodi Chianti Classico Riserva or Louis Felippe Edwards Merlot.

And for dessert, light and tart key-lime pie, or a glass of Peach Kijafa and fresh straberries dipped in chocolate. The strawberry/chocolate procedure requires the help of an attractive female.

Car: 2000 740iL Anthracite exterior /light grey interior
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175-205 depending I'm training for a fight(175), working out to stay relatively fit (185-190) or just throwing caution to the wind and faithfully indulging in the finer things in life. (Yes, fatty foods and spirits)

Favorite Meal: Wow.....if I was on Death Row and was asked what my last meal would be, I'd probably go with:
-The appetizer , a small Cobb Salad.
A main dish of some Filet Mignon, a side dish of Kalua Pork and Cabbage, another side dish of some Chicken Adobo. A couple bottles of San Miguel beer. Some simple fruit would be the dessert of choice.

Mods:
Sirius Satelitte Radio
Niche 20 inch Rims - Staggered 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear
Double Tinted windows
IPod Adaptor Kit

Next Modification planned:
Eiback lowering springs to drop the front 1.5 and the back 1.0

Car: 1995 740iL - Jet Black/Black, Polished 18" M-Parallels

Height: 6'1"
Weight" 180lbs

Favorite Meal:
-- Appetizer: Spinach Artichoke dip
-- Main Course: Queso Burger w/fries (from Tap Room in San Marcos, TX)
-- Chaser: Black Satin (Guinness layered over hard Peach Cider)
- Finish that off with a nice vanilla bourbon cigar and I'm content.

Status: Awaiting delivery tonight!

Modification Plans:
- Retrofit Navigation System
- Retrofit Voice Recognition
- Retrofit Bluetooth System
- Retrofit Sirius Satellite Radio
- 1999 Facelift (all exterior lights)
- Refinished interior wood trim (gloss black)
- Tint
- Remote Start Alarm system
- Intake, Exhaust, Chip, Springs
- and if I have the resources... a cool code-entry pad (Transporter-style, hehe)

-Vann

'01 740i Titanium Silver w/grey interior, 45K on 100K warranty.

Height: 66"
Weight: 160
Location: Lost Wages, Nevada
Favorite food: Anything my wife cooks

http://img423.imageshack.us/img423/1186/02149ne.jpg

Here's my baby!!! Ain't she purty!!!

Favorite food: Anything my wife cooks

Words of wisdom!:D

so what happens when you drive a e32 (94 740i) and are from seattle, 6'4, 255 lbs, and love BMWs and Italian food?

lol, nothing..... :P

Not sure if I qualify...

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 185 lbs

Car: '01 740 Il - see signature for mods...

Favorite meal:

Cocktail: Kettle One Martini Straight Up, Very Dry, Two Olives (shaken until your hands freeze)
Appetizer: Caesar Salad, traditional
Main Meal: 14/16oz New York Strip Med. Rare, Green Beans, Rice Pilaf
Wine: Pahlmeyer 2001 Proprietary Red
Desert: Anything Chocolate...

2001 740iL Anthracite
6'-01"
172 lbs
Chandler, AZ

Favorite beer: Victory Hop Devil (out of Downingtown Pa.)

- 2001 Titanium Silver 740i Sport
- 99k Well Kept Miles
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 190lbs
- Issaquah, Washington
- Fav Food: Caesar Salad, Combo Pizza & Sushi
- Fav Drink: Widmer Heff In a Pint Glass w/a Fresh Lemon

Hey boys, so what's shakin??? ..I've been absent for quite some time, but thought I'd stop in and say Hi to the 'ol gang!

Wonder if I'm still a member, even though I have a lowly 5series... :D

Randy

Hey boys, so what's shakin??? ..I've been absent for quite some time, but thought I'd stop in and say Hi to the 'ol gang!

Wonder if I'm still a member, even though I have a lowly 5series... :D

Randy

Wow, there's a name from the past. Once a 7 owner, always a 7 owner, IMHO!

Plus, you had one of the nicest looking E38s around, and in my color, too.

BTW, what's a 525i sport?

Cheers.

Hey Reed! ..thanks for the greeting and the compliment on my former E38 that I sold waaaay back in 2003. I loved that car, and hated to sell it, but divorce, new job, etc.. forced me to. I just hope that dude I sold it to is taking care of it.

And to answer your question about my current car: a 525i Sport is the Sport Pkg version of the E39, which includes sport springs, sport seats and sport 3-spoke steering wheel. But of course, I had to lower it even more and got H&R Sport springs put on within a week of buying the car!

Take care ...Randy.

model - 1997 740iL
height - 5'11"
weight - 160lbs
location - Ft. Collins, CO...colorado state university
meal - 16oz ribeye, mashed potatoes, and some sunshine wheat beer...

Ahem... I used to have a 1986 e23 until 2001

so I'm wondering then what's a 5'11" 130lb person who usually doesn't eat beef except for an occasional burger to do (aside from eat more)?

My favorite food would be sushi and also pasta and thai food

[oh I was looking at an e38 a little while ago but i didnt pick it up]

Alright, here goes nothing:

2001 740i Sport Titan Silver w/95K miles on her
6'4"
160lbs
San Diego, CA

Favorite Food:

In-N-Out (Burger place local to California, although they do have a couple more in AZ and NV) :
Double/Double (animal style, no pickles)
Fries (with 4 X-tra spreads)
Small Diet Coke
Total: $5.27

So far this year I have had over 30 of those bad boys...And I still wegh one-freakin'-sixty! :eek:

Also, there is an awesome Russian restaurant in San Diego, called "Pomegranate" (if you're ever down in S.D., it's on the corner of El Cajon and Luisiana) - I can eat there all day/night. Highly recommend it!

1996 Sapphire Black 750iL 135K miles
6'6
260lbs
Hotlanta, GA

Favorite Food:
ALL SOUTHERN COOKIN' PERIOD!!

Cuban food, especially "Arroz con Pollo" or "Arroz con Rabo'' in any good Cuban restaurant on Calle Ocho in Miami BABY! Sushi, in most of its forms, and just about anything Italian. Yep, I'm basically greedy...:lol Oh, and I'm a confirmed Chocoholic, but I'm in recovery. Constantly.

Maybe I should start an E32 BUFF CLUB?
I may not be huge but my palette is mature.

Im 5'-8"

165 lbs

FOOD? My most recent cuisine experience was at BELLE ARTE in Hot Springs Arkansas. My wife and I go for the weekend every couple of months its a great drive especially the winding mountain roads west of Little Rock. We try to vacation as much as possible. We arrived at Arlington Hotel (one of Al Capones favorite digs) arround 3 in the afternoon. Valet parks the car for the evening. We check in and immediately take a hot mineral bath and an hour massage. Next shower, dress and cocktails in the lobby. Cab to the restaurant Its a very upscale Italian Restaurant. We start with cocktails and our cassical piano request (they have a full size Grand Piano in the middle of this cozy restaurant), then fresh greens with Balsamic Gorganzola Vinagarete, fresh bread w/olive spread. Now a bottle of Chianti and thee entrees. I had the Veal Shank-Bone in with marrow, on a bed of saffron rice. My wife had a Rib Eye (2" Thick and Twice as big as her head) covered in sauteed portabella mushrooms and a portabella cream sauce, fresh green beans and mashed potaoes with leeks. For desert we skipped the sweets because we were stuffed. Instead we catch a cab to the local strip club. You have got to go to a Backwoods AR strip club. First off its BYOB. We had a blast smokin cigars, drinkin our own booze and lap dances from some swe