DF&DD '05 is now scheduled to take place at Auto Assetts in Powell, Ohio starting at 10am on Saturday December 3, 2005. We'll get on the ball next year to actually have DF&DD '06 this during the summer, but it should be fun regardless :stickoutt Additional details coming up soon!

Great news! :redspot Hoping for good weather. :D

Great. I'll be there.

Hi Renee, et al. Been forever since I've been on the board. Glad I stopped by to see what's going on. Hope to make the D&DD. Picked up a new toy ... '05 M3c. Still in the break-in period :( ...just have had zero chance to drive it. See you guys on the 3rd. Cheers...Dave

Hi Renee, et al. Been forever since I've been on the board. Glad I stopped by to see what's going on. Hope to make the D&DD. Picked up a new toy ... '05 M3c. Still in the break-in period :( ...just have had zero chance to drive it. See you guys on the 3rd. Cheers...Dave

Dave,

Nice! Did you trade in the E36 M3? Color combo of the E46?

Yeah...I traded the E36 in. I loved the car, but I've always had a fondness for the E46 M3 and I wanted to get one before they are gone for good.
I got Silver with Red leather, SMG. Take care...Dave

DF&DD is from 10am to 4pm at Auto Assets (http://www.autoassets.com/). Dynos will be ~$50, probably for two or three pulls. There will be a food vendor on site for lunch. Bridgestone has provided give away items (hats, keychains, etc). We'll try to get Redbull to stop by again like they did last year too ;)

Location, click for Mapquest directions:
Auto Assets
378 West Olentangy St
Powell, Ohio 43065 (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&address=378+West+Olentangy+St&city=Powell&state=OH&zipcode=)

Dynos will be ~$50, probably for two or three pulls.

Will AA be doing AFR's with the Dyno pulls?

Will AA be doing AFR's with the Dyno pulls?
I'm not 100% sure on that. I would think that they have the ability to do so, but may charge more.

I'm not 100% sure on that. I would think that they have the ability to do so, but may charge more.

Cool, thanks!

I confirmed with them, A/F will be available, but at an additional charge based on the amount of additional runs/time required.

sounds awesome.. i missed the D&D day this past summer.. might be able to bring out the M.. whether pending.. hopefully it will be a beautiful day :)

edit: not to be OT.. but hows the mustang comin along?

edit: not to be OT.. but hows the mustang comin along?
It's going really really well. In fact, it may be dropped off to me at DF&DD so I can stick it on the dyno :devillook If it's not done in time, I should have it back early next week. It's spent the last two months in Amherst, OH having the body fitment, paint, interior and exhaust completed.

Pictures from 10/29....
http://www.understeer.com/images/mustang/mustang-10292005-01_thumb.jpg (http://www.understeer.com/images/mustang/mustang-10292005-01.jpg)http://www.understeer.com/images/mustang/mustang-10292005-03_thumb.jpg (http://www.understeer.com/images/mustang/mustang-10292005-03.jpg)http://www.understeer.com/images/mustang/mustang-10292005-06_thumb.jpg (http://www.understeer.com/images/mustang/mustang-10292005-06.jpg)
http://www.understeer.com/images/mustang/mustang-10292005-08_thumb.jpg (http://www.understeer.com/images/mustang/mustang-10292005-08.jpg)http://www.understeer.com/images/mustang/mustang-10292005-15_thumb.jpg (http://www.understeer.com/images/mustang/mustang-10292005-15.jpg)http://www.understeer.com/images/mustang/mustang-10292005-16_thumb.jpg (http://www.understeer.com/images/mustang/mustang-10292005-16.jpg)

is there some kind of caravan going from Cleveland? I'm really interested in going, but it would be better to go with somebody

It's going really really well. In fact, it may be dropped off to me at DF&DD so I can stick it on the dyno :devillook If it's not done in time, I should have it back early next week. It's spent the last two months in Amherst, OH having the body fitment, paint, interior and exhaust completed.
looking great.. can't wait to see the finished product.. :buttrock

hi, nice to see some central ohio people around. this is an open event right?

i recently picked up a 540i6 and am somewhat curious to see what she might put down, weather/tires permitting

Hey, the glass on that mustang looks great :) and I suppose the rest of the vehicle does as well! We better see it in a Magazine in the near future.

I will try to stop by but may get c-blocked by my other half.

Hey, the glass on that mustang looks great :) and I suppose the rest of the vehicle does as well! We better see it in a Magazine in the near future.

I will try to stop by but may get c-blocked by my other half.
omg.. if you dont' go i will personally run over to your house and bitch slap you :lol .. sorry sir.. but for you this is not an option ;) :lol so i better see ya there sometime.. i think ill probably make it there around 11 and head out around 2 or 3..:buttrock

omg.. if you dont' go i will personally run over to your house and bitch slap you :lol .. sorry sir.. but for you this is not an option ;) :lol so i better see ya there sometime.. i think ill probably make it there around 11 and head out around 2 or 3..:buttrock

If I come, the Baby might have to come with me. Maybe she would like to watch some Dyno runs. :babyd

My E30 is already asleep for the winter :( I may try to show up in my winter beater 85 318i lol...

Beau

Who's going to be on hand for Dent removal and what is the charge. Or is this only going to be a dyno event?

I'll be back in the detail bay making money rather than spending it for once so that means the A4 will be out not the M3. Maybe my wife will bring up the M3 to show off the snow tires though.

Andy

Who's going to be on hand for Dent removal and what is the charge. Or is this only going to be a dyno event?
I don't think anyone from Dent Solutions will be on site. I don't think Ed and Chip are on speaking terms still.

If I come, the Baby might have to come with me. Maybe she would like to watch some Dyno runs. :babyd
not a problem.. just get some ear plugs :lol

Who's going to be on hand for Dent removal and what is the charge. Or is this only going to be a dyno event?

I'll be back in the detail bay making money rather than spending it for once so that means the A4 will be out not the M3. Maybe my wife will bring up the M3 to show off the snow tires though.

Andy

Sorry to sound ignorant, but will you be detailing cars at the DF&DD? If so, how much will you be charging? I may cruise up from Cincy for that... :)

Well...I won't be there officially detailing for the event. Auto Assets brings me in to do their detailing work. I was a sponsor for a couple of the shows earlier in the year, but it's just coincidence that I'm going to be present for this one.

Andy

Info from BuckeyeBMWCCA.org (http://www.buckeyebmwcca.org/html/columbus_news.html)

Just FYI...

I'll be back in the detail bay making money rather than spending it

Andy,
Send me an email. I want to ask you about detailing my car. Thanks.

Info from BuckeyeBMWCCA.org (http://www.buckeyebmwcca.org/html/columbus_news.html)
Cool, I didn't know that George was going to post it up there :stickoutt

andy what wax do you use now?

sorry for th OT

Are we allowed to bring cars that have not been washed in a few weeks with road salt all over them? :help

Are we allowed to bring cars that have not been washed in a few weeks with road salt all over them? :help
if we couldn't i might be F'ed... umless i go out in the snow right now and take a shot at it.. :lol

andy what wax do you use now?

sorry for th OT

The majority of my customers get Zaino as it's what I built my business with. Enthusiests get their choice of other sealants such as 4* UPP, Wolfgang, Klasse, or no sealant at all and just a coat of P21S paste. Pinnacle Soveran can be added for a slight premium. I've developed my favorite combo's dependant on color and usually people just take my word for it and let me have at it.

Andy

Are we allowed to bring cars that have not been washed in a few weeks with road salt all over them? :help

Don't come look at the Detailers black Audi...it's almost embarrassing right now and won't be any better by Saturday...the M3 has yet to leave the garage this week though as it's 1/2 finished with it's pre-winter 8 hour long procedure.

I'm sooooooo ready for these dyno runs (See info here (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5428511#post5428511))!!!

Anyone got any suggestions on washing the car tonight/tomorrow before the meet? Windchill is going to be ~15 deg. all day today and ~23 deg. in the morning. Brrr!

Anyone got any suggestions on washing the car tonight/tomorrow before the meet?
I've got gas heat in my garage and hot/cold water plumbed in too, so I'll be washing my M3 in there tonight :stickoutt

I'm sooooooo ready for these dyno runs (See info here (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5428511#post5428511))!!!

Anyone got any suggestions on washing the car tonight/tomorrow before the meet? Windchill is going to be ~15 deg. all day today and ~23 deg. in the morning. Brrr!

Here's another solution if you've not fortunate enough to have heated water and garage...although a heated garage would still be nice for this approach.

*NOTE* you have to be super anal with this approach as you can damage the paint if you're not washing properly with this technique. With that said I wash my cars in the winter using a product called "Quick and Easy Wash". If the car is heavily saturated I suggest a quarter car wash to get the heavy gunk off of the car then follow this procedure. I really have no other options than this considering neither of my cars has the ground clearance to go through an automatic touchless wash....just ask me how embarrasing it is to be stuck in the machine tracks with a huge line behind you!!!

I've never purchased this locally but you can find it at most RV type stores. Could be worth calling around.

http://www.taurusclub.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=117

Andy

I've got gas heat in my garage and hot/cold water plumbed in too, so I'll be washing my M3 in there tonight :stickoutt
hmm.. i have none of the above.. allthough i do have some electric heaters.. man.. it needs done too..whats the weather calling for tomorrow in the columbus?

same as it's been all week. Cold, cloudy, with spits of snow here and there just to tick off those with clean cars. Supposed to be this same pattern until Tuesday of next week.

hmm.. i have none of the above.. allthough i do have some electric heaters.. man.. it needs done too..whats the weather calling for tomorrow in the columbus?

It's gonna be a scorching 34 deg. by lunchtime.

Weather For Powell Tomorrow (http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/interstate/hourbyhour/43065?begHour=1&begDay=337)

It's gonna be a scorching 34 deg. by lunchtime.

Weather For Powell Tomorrow (http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/interstate/hourbyhour/43065?begHour=1&begDay=337)
oh joy.. decided to wash the car today with a few hands to help.. sprayed it down.. washed it.. had heaters in the garage.. the car was outside for roughly 10 minutes.. bring it in and the water on the wing had already frozen.. lol.. so we had to let the car thaw :lol anyways.. shes cleaned up and has a fresh wax job.. hopefully it will stay clean through the hour trip :buttrock see you guys there :redspot

hey guys.. yesterday was alot of fun.. can't wait for next year.. did anyone get any pics from it? would love to see them..

hey guys.. yesterday was alot of fun.. can't wait for next year.. did anyone get any pics from it? would love to see them..
yea thanks for the ride alex....hopefully someone got some pics

...i would like to see some pics of the silver E36 that was there earlier in the day...

yea thanks for the ride alex....hopefully someone got some pics

...i would like to see some pics of the silver E36 that was there earlier in the day...

I had a good time, too bad I couldn't stay too long. :( Good to meet some new people and catch up with others I have not seen in over a year.

I have pictures of the car, just not from Saturday. :D :stickoutt

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/TTTGallery/Best%20of%20track%20photos/7%2011%2004%200912.jpg

http://www.reneesphotos.com/Portals/6/TTTGallery/8/DSCF0110.jpg

I had a good time, too bad I couldn't stay too long. :( Good to meet some new people and catch up with others I have not seen in over a year.

I have pictures of the car, just not from Saturday. :D :stickoutt

Thanks for the pics...I thought the M Coupe might be yours...but when i looked again it was gone

Good to meet some of you as well. They ran out of time to put my 325i on the dyno but I had some fun with the 348fwhp GTI after the event.
Todd

I had some fun with the 348fwhp GTI after the event.
Is there a write up in the kill stories forum yet? :devillook

[QUOTE=Renee M Coupe]I had a good time, too bad I couldn't stay too long. :( Good to meet some new people and catch up with others I have not seen in over a year.
QUOTE]


Renee, it was nice seeing you again. I will really have to get to a driving event in the next couple of years.

Chris, thanks for setting this up, it was nice to get away from the house for a couple of hours.

Is there a write up in the kill stories forum yet? :devillook

Just waiting for google to approve the video. :lol

Renee, it was nice seeing you again. I will really have to get to a driving event in the next couple of years.


Good to see you too. :) Here are the drivers school dates for 2006.

2006 Schedule

Bluegrass Chapter Drivers' School and Club Race
Putnam Park
May 13-14

Buckeye Chapter Drivers' School
Putnam Park
July 8-9

Buckeye Chapter Drivers' School
Mid-Ohio
August 26-27

Buckeye Chapter Drivers' School and Club Race
Mid-Ohio
October 28-29

I wish i would have seen this thread before this event, i would have brought my car to it.

Alex, you met me at UD. As i think Kroger told you, i traded my 00 Audi A4, for an 03 M3 SMG. You'll have to see it sometime. I almost pulled into sunoco last year when i saw you pulling in by UD but decided against it....

I wish i would have seen this thread before this event, i would have brought my car to it.

Alex, you met me at UD. As i think Kroger told you, i traded my 00 Audi A4, for an 03 M3 SMG. You'll have to see it sometime. I almost pulled into sunoco last year when i saw you pulling in by UD but decided against it....
hey man... hows life? u living in cinci now? we will have to meet up some time.. kroger told me about the SMG.. how you like it? im still living by campus so let me know when you in the area..

Yup, still down here in cincy, living at home with the rents (M3 has alot to do with that.) I will be up at UD alot more second semester then i was first because im still dating Krogers little sister... :D

As for the SMG, i love it. The car had it on it, so i was kind of forced to buy it....but truthfully, I'm 100% satisfied with no regrets. Drives exactly like a manual, and when im sitting in the god aweful I-71 or I-75 traffic its nice not to get a leg workout. 80millisecond shifts arent so bad either with exception to the tire hop. IM all about meeting up sometime. Doesnt matter the time of year, the M3 has already beared one snow fall (and it was quite the nightmare seeing as I get no traction.) you just let me know, im always game....

Yup, still down here in cincy, living at home with the rents (M3 has alot to do with that.) I will be up at UD alot more second semester then i was first because im still dating Krogers little sister... :D

As for the SMG, i love it. The car had it on it, so i was kind of forced to buy it....but truthfully, I'm 100% satisfied with no regrets. Drives exactly like a manual, and when im sitting in the god aweful I-71 or I-75 traffic its nice not to get a leg workout. 80millisecond shifts arent so bad either with exception to the tire hop. IM all about meeting up sometime. Doesnt matter the time of year, the M3 has already beared one snow fall (and it was quite the nightmare seeing as I get no traction.) you just let me know, im always game....
send me a PM or hit me up at M3forum (my primary location) and maybe we can get together while your in town.. yeah i heard about you and kroger getting into it.. hehe.. but shit happens..