Hello all,
As the title reads. Its been a while since we have done this run... I figured its never too early to start this up. Anyhoo, I hope everyone can plan around it even though its far away. Another Ellijay MTN drive is being planned for March 18th. As always we will be stopping for lunch at our favorite cajun place, The Cajun Depot in downtown Ellijay, Georgia. We will be meeting at the East Brainard Winn-Dixie parking lot at 9:45 AM and departure set for 10:15AM. If anyone needs directions, let me know. The drive will take about 4 to 5 hours depending on how long lunch takes. As always the more the better. Hopefully the early spring weather will grant us with its presence. I will go ahead and start a list for the people attending. Just add your name if you want to join. I know its far away, but at least you cant say I didnt tell you ahead of time! Hope you guys can make it as we always have a nice group! Cya soon. :redspot

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P.S. to John B- I think you should go ahead and start preparing to eat another one of those monster sanwiches...:D

1. Josh K - "325i Vert"
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1. Josh K - "325i Vert"
2. Ely W - "rs4pro3"
3. John B. - "cajunroadster"
4.Steve = " _ô¿ô_"
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John B.

Of course I will go..I really enjoy this run !:redspot

Looks like we have a good group so far...:) T Minus 70 days 10 hours 10 minutes and 48 seconds till we get to go...:D

Josh K

T Minus 70 days 10 hours 10 minutes and 48 seconds till we get to go...:D

Josh K


Dayum, you are anxious !:):)

1. Josh K - "325i Vert"
2. Ely W - "rs4pro3"
3. John B. - "cajunroadster"
4.Steve = " _ô¿ô_"
5. Corey - "cerealkiller93"
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65 Days and counting

John B.

65 Days and counting

John B.

heck yea brotha! Im hoping well have a nice size group coming along.

Josh K

There's a new member in Choo Choo Bimmers who has an M Roadster, I'll talk to him at the next meeting to see if he's interested. Anyone else as well I guess. Are you planning on going to the meeting next week?

John B.

There's a new member in Choo Choo Bimmers who has an M Roadster, I'll talk to him at the next meeting to see if he's interested. Anyone else as well I guess. Are you planning on going to the meeting next week?

John B.

John, Steve Harris, Dr Jeff and myself are leaving early, early, Wed morning for Sebring, Fla. DE event... We return the following Tuesday....

I will not make the meeting this month..

Sorry but timing just doesn't allow it.. Hope to see you guys again soon tho...:)

Are you planning on going to the meeting next week?

I should be there John.

Josh K

John, Steve Harris, Dr Jeff and myself are leaving early, early, Wed morning for Sebring, Fla. DE event... We return the following Tuesday....

I will not make the meeting this month..

Sorry but timing just doesn't allow it.. Hope to see you guys again soon tho...:)
Have a great time!

See you at the next one.

John B.

I should be there John.

Josh K
I'll see you there then.

John B.

Kind a while off, but if I can i'll be there with a couple others in attendance.

Kind a while off, but if I can i'll be there with a couple others in attendance.

Cool! The more the better. Itd be nice to meet some people from other areas as well.

Josh K

1. Josh K - "325i Vert"
2. Ely W - "rs4pro3"
3. John B. - "cajunroadster"
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Who knows, I might even have my car painted by then.

bump...

Josh K

I was getting excited and started looking through all my driving pictures. Im ready for nice weather and March 18th!!!!:redspot I was thinking as well, last time we have been to Ellijay was June:nono. Its been way overdue. See you there!

PS- Damn I miss my E30.

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7094/dsc001378ky.jpg

http://img202.echo.cx/img202/2121/dsc001440yj.jpg

Josh K

Dang, I don't miss my Jetta!!!

1. Josh K - "325i Vert"
2. Ely W - "rs4pro3"
3. John B. - "cajunroadster"
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And by the way, that sandwich was ginormous.

sandwich? do i wanna know? jk.. i wouldnt miss the jetta either.

sandwich? do i wanna know? jk

The sandwich was bigger than anything you have ever seen before. I cant believe you ate that whole thing. Post a pic if you have one. I couldnt find one...HA

Josh K

It was pretty big wasn't it. I think it could have fed a family of four, or me at the time.:D

http://home.comcast.net/~cajunroadster/Sandwich.jpg

John B.

HAHAHA...I laugh about that everytime I think about that run.

Josh K

Good Lord Thats A Big Sandwich~!!!
My clutch is starting to slip... any one got a spare? LoL... jk. But seriously.... wheres that place at that sells rebuilt clutches around here?

True.

That is a huge sandwich! I put an ///M5 clutch in the 318, you might want to consider if your ever going to add more power. Plus I believe it bolts up perfectly.

Who would have thought he had a pic??? That's great! Well, I can't wait to take the Bimmer on a drive with you guys. Hopefully I'll have enough $$ to get my new wheels/tires, and springs by then!! Go 12Dailypro.com!!! Seriously, this works. If your iterested let me know. 44% return every 12 days!! :buttrock

Hopefully the weather will be on track and we can have springtime warm and sunnies for the run. This weather has been so strange lately.

Josh K

46 Days

You guys may be able to hold out...
I need a drive, how about a gathering for a local run next Saturday Feb 4 or 11th as a backup date ?

If the weather will allow..

I'm in Steve!

I am already getting some feedback to shoot for Saturday the 11th...
Josh, I'm not trying to hijack your thread, I know most of the "usual suspects" will be subscribed to this one...

The 11th will give more time for others to hear about it... And then we will go to Ellijay in March..

Woot woot!!!!:)

Josh, I'm not trying to hijack your thread, I know most of the "usual suspects" will be subscribed to this one...

No prob bob. I MIGHT be in for the run on the 11th. Ive had the itch to drive for quite a while now. What route are you planning? My wheels are suposed to be back to me on the 10th so if I get them back and have them on my car, I will be there. If not then Ill just have to sit this one out. Im rolling on my stockers now:( Sliding all over the place.

Josh K

I'm in for sure on the 11th, how about the dragon possibly? The route I take is just over an hour with a fuel stop before getting to the dragon. I think last time I went up there with my dad it took aboue an hour and 20 mins. Or a dry run up signal, mowbry and etc.. would be fun.

I want to come! Hopefully Ill have the rims back by then...Ill cross my fingers:)

Josh K

Where are your DS1s at Josh?

Oh and I'd be down for a drive on the 11th.

They are currently off being powdercoated:)

Josh K

could i ride with someone on the 11th? My tires and clutch just wont cut it.

If I have a free seat sure, Not sure if My dad would ride along, drive, or not go.

No prob bob
Josh K

You can call me a lot of things but, "bob" just isn't me...lol.. :)...jk....

We can make up a route easily enuf, I would say depending on the time frame of the majority of attendees... If everyone has the time the Dragon is not out of the question... That will turn into nearly an all day thing for most of us..
I can go along with whatever, we need input from the others going along..

How about it guys and or girls ? Speak up !... Let's hear it...


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If we did the dragon and left at 8 a.m. we could easily be back by 1:30-2:00 depending on where we stop for lunch. That's typically the time I'm back home when I run it with the knoxville group. I'm equaly as happy with doing a local run.

If I have a free seat sure, Not sure if My dad would ride along, drive, or not go.


that would be great, cause my clutch completely went out last night.... and i'd hate to miss a run :(

I should know this weekend if my dad would be interested in going or not.

Any one that would like, please give comments about this Sat the 11th...

Need to finalize some details...

I'll go where ever we decide to go, my vote is either the Dragon, Mowbry mtn/signal mtn., or widow maker drive. I just want to go drive some where :redspot

Steve, You intrested in having a meet and greet around lunch time with the Old Dixie Chapter? They are doing a run up here and some are staying overnite. I was thinking for us to do our run in the morning and pick a place for everyone to meet and have a nice meal. Any ideas? Questions? Complaints? Cussin or disscussin?

I should be in for the drive on the 11th. My wheels will be back on thursday so as long as the tires are mounted Ill be good to go. If I cant make the drive I would def be in for a meet and greet with the Dixie chapter. LMK.

Josh K

Yes def, that would be great... I think the ChooChoo chapter met them one other time when they were up for the aquarium downtown..

Hi, Corey I asked my dad about it and he was iffy if he would go or not. He is in NYC this weekend so my guese is he won't come but I'll probally know for sure friday sometime.

Keep me posted on the goings on for this coming Saturday. I think I'll be able to make it.

John B.

It'll be good to see you again John... I haven't finalized details yet.

I have a couple of things to work out myself...

What route are you planning on Steve? My vote goes for the Lookout MTN run that weve been trying to do for quite sometime. Id be down for that, as long as my wheels+tires are on the car. If not, I may just come out and have a nice lunch. I emailed the event cordinator for the BHAM chapter about them waiting to eat lunch on the way up here and have a meet and greet/lunch with all of us instead. Ill see what he says...

Josh K

That may be the way we go, I haven't been able to clear the entire day to make it as far as the dragon. I would love to do the Dragon I just don't want to be pressed for time when I get that far away from home..

The lookout Mtn. run should thake about 3-4 hrs depending on return route..
I will see if I can map it out to where it makes sense...

sounds good to me, it's been a while since I've driven up Lookout.

Hi, Corey I asked my dad about it and he was iffy if he would go or not. He is in NYC this weekend so my guese is he won't come but I'll probally know for sure friday sometime.

Cool man thanks.
i pmed you cause i had a small question about something.

Josh, if you're DS1s aren't back in time for the run, you're welcome to use my DS2s. They're just sitting in my carport, waiting to get bought by someone.

What time and where at are we all meeting on Saturday? Heck, I might even clean my car for this run!

Weather permitting, understand, I don't care about cold but rain/wet kinda takes things down too far. So, if it's not wet..

We will meet at the old Bi-Lo on Broad St. @ 9am Sat Feb- 11th. We will run mtn roads south possibly close to Menlo or Trenton. We will take a quick vote before we leave. One factor being the time it takes to go where ever...

Steve

I shall be there, assuming the roads aren't wet:redspot
Your talking about this bilo correct? http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=3415%20Broad%20St&city=Chattanooga&state=TN&zipcode=37409%2d1009&country=US&title=%3cb%3e3415%20Broad%20St%3c%2fb%3e%3cbr%20%2 f%3e%20Chattanooga%2c%20TN%2037409%2d1009%2c%20%20 US&cid=lfmaplink2&name=
The one almost to St. Elmo

You are correct sir. That is the bilo.

Thanks for the offer on the wheels CJ. I may take you up on that if mine arent back by then. I just ordered an assload of lights for my car but I dunno if they are going to be here in time for the run.:(

Josh K

I might, MIGHT be bringing a friend with me on the run Saturday. If she decides to come along, get ready for a ton of rather, um, interesting BMW questions delivered in a Jersey accent.

dang 80% chance of rain right now for Saturday, Hopefully the weather man is dead wrong :mad

Looks like Saturday won't be the best day:mad

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/37421?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink_undeclared

Rain/Snow Showers - 60% Chance

I agree, not looking good at all... Rain, snow & ice especially on the mtns...:mad
We should stay home safe and warm this Sat and shoot for next week.

I for one don't want to play Bimmer Hockey out on the roads..:)

I got the DS1's back today! Holy shizballs do they look sweet! Bimmer hockey is not fun at all...I agree Steve. I assume we will just have to plan for another time. How about March 18th?:):devillook

Josh K

Stupid weather. Oh well, it'll give me time to fix up my car a little.

YES!! it will give me time to get my car back on the road! bah... still got crappy tires on it....

I agree, not looking good at all... Rain, snow & ice especially on the mtns...:mad
We should stay home safe and warm this Sat and shoot for next week.

I for one don't want to play Bimmer Hockey out on the roads..:)

I pretty much decided to stay home and work on things around the house. I've played Porsche and Camaro Hockey before but never Bimmer Hockey. I'm sure it's all about the same though.

Do you plan on being at the Choo Choo Meeting on the 21st,http://terranostra.rootresources.com/?

I made some club cards and wanted to give you yours to see what you think.

If not then, I'll catch you at the next run.

John B.

I got the DS1's back today! Holy shizballs do they look sweet! Bimmer hockey is not fun at all...I agree Steve. I assume we will just have to plan for another time. How about March 18th?:):devillook

Josh K


HMmmmmm......Sounds like a familiar date....OK, Let's do it !!!




Yeah, John I plan on making it to this meeting.. I've missed 2 already... Terra Nostra has excellent food but you may want to take out a loan before going...lol...Not really that bad but it is expensive.. Do you know where it's located? Efren (the owner) is a very cool guy..

I was really hoping to make a run this weekend but thanks for everyone understanding about the one item we can't control..Weather !

I am going to be out of town next Sat. :censored: :censored: :censored:

HMmmmmm......Sounds like a familiar date....OK, Let's do it !!!




Yeah, John I plan on making it to this meeting.. I've missed 2 already... Terra Nostra has excellent food but you may want to take out a loan before going...lol...Not really that bad but it is expensive.. Do you know where it's located? Efren (the owner) is a very cool guy..

I was really hoping to make a run this weekend but thanks for everyone understanding about the one item we can't control..Weather !

I am going to be out of town next Sat. :censored: :censored: :censored:

I'm familiar with that part of town. I work a few blocks away and am around there alot. I realized after I asked if you were going, that I probably won't go. It's the wifes B'day, so I'll be elsewhere eating that night. See you at the next meeting, or run, whichever comes first.

John B.

Yes sir, take care of that B-day.. Those are important..:)

I hope to be able do a quick run sometime the next couple weeks. Maybe we can get together soon..

I hope to be able do a quick run sometime the next couple weeks. Maybe we can get together soon..

You sure do have the bug dont you?! I dont blame you...Im just ready for the warm and sunnies to get here. I cant wait for 75 degrees and not a cloud in the sky...

Josh K

It's called an itch you just can't wait to scratch.....:):):):)

You sure do have the bug dont you?! I dont blame you...Im just ready for the warm and sunnies to get here. I cant wait for 75 degrees and not a cloud in the sky...

Josh K



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got the car back on the road today... :redspot

Glad to hear your back on the road Corey, are you ready for a run?
I can't go this week, there is 4 days of rain forecasted anyway..

Anybody want to do a half day or so run Saturday the 25th???:)

I'll go

I'm down too, just gotta replace my powersteering pump and possibly my starter solenoid as well.

Keep me updated, I should be available.

John B.

Cool, Let's plan on it. Maybe nature won't screw with us this time..

Same time same place...

Is this the same plan, but on the 25th?

"We will meet at the old Bi-Lo on Broad St. @ 9am Sat Feb- 11th. We will run mtn roads south possibly close to Menlo or Trenton. We will take a quick vote before we leave. One factor being the time it takes to go where ever..."

John B.

The 21st? That's a Tuesday. I was thinking Saturday the 25th...

Plan still sounds good to me.

The 21st? That's a Tuesday. I was thinking Saturday the 25th...

Plan still sounds good to me.
That's what I meant, I just had the 21st on the brain.

John B.

Understandable. Lately I've had March 1st on my brain a lot. My mom's turning 50 then.

Glad to hear your back on the road Corey, are you ready for a run?
I can't go this week, there is 4 days of rain forecasted anyway..

Anybody want to do a half day or so run Saturday the 25th???:)


yah im ready for one, still running crappy tires. but ill make it :-D at least they arent bald. if its not wet i'll do fine... last run i bout flew off the mountain :-D

I'm Down for a run on the 25th as well

Also may be getting another car in the next week or so... a beater to say the least... hehe.. 1991 honda civic sedan (GET READY FOR NAWWWZZ and VTEC!!!!) LoL.... laugh if you want, but i can finally stop putting miles on the bimmer and get some work done to it.



...just kidding about the nawz and vtec part... come on give me more credit that... i know i got the stupid fart can on my bmw, but i bought it like that :-P

Understandable. Lately I've had March 1st on my brain a lot. My mom's turning 50 then.

The 21st is my wife's b-day and the 1st of March happens to be my sons b-day. I turn 50 this year as well.

John B.

I turn 50 this year as well

Uh oh...Where are we having the party at?:devillook I would be down for the run on the 25th but I am going to be out of town that weekend till late sunday evening. Looks like I wont be free until the Ellijay run. How saw:( :(

Josh K

The 21st is my wife's b-day and the 1st of March happens to be my sons b-day. I turn 50 this year as well.

John B.

Which month John ? I'm getting my turn at half century this year also..

Uh oh...Where are we having the party at?
Josh, we may have one but it will have to end at 9pm:):):)!....lol
Maybe 9:30...haha

we may have one but it will have to end at 9pm!....lol
Maybe 9:30...haha

LOL...You old farts just kill me sometimes...j/k. We should seriously have a party for you guys somewhere. Im turning the big 23 on the 28th of this month:rolleyes Time is flying by unfortunatly...

Josh K

Time is flying by unfortunatly...

Josh K

That is one thing in life that will never change... Yes, unfortunately!!

I just turned 19 couple weeks ago =:firedevil

Which month John ? I'm getting my turn at half century this year also..


Josh, we may have one but it will have to end at 9pm:):):)!....lol
Maybe 9:30...haha

May 1st

John B.

LOL...You old farts just kill me sometimes...j/k.
Josh K

Yeah, but with age comes wisdom.....or so I've heard........still waiting for it to come my way.:D

Here's to the old farts hitting 50 :buttrock

:happybday everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, but with age comes wisdom.....or so I've heard........still waiting for it to come my way.:D




I've heard the same thing John... And I ask the mailman everyday if I have a package...

edit: Mine is Sept...

Exaclty one month away!:redspot

Josh K

i hate to be a post whore, but i gota do it...

post 100, here i come.

Ninety-Seven....mwahahahaha.

98

99!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 im such a whore.

100 belongs to me this time... ahaha. sorry for the whoring of posts, but i wanted 100 :woowoo:

confirmed..... Corey, you be a HO ! A post HO..LOL...:):):)

Steve,

I've made some business cards for club members. I was planning on showing them to people on Tuesday, but since I won't be there, I thought I would show you what yours looks like.

http://home.comcast.net/~cajunroadster/Steve_Reed.bmp


John B.

Looks great John... Sorry you will miss this meeting.... Can you make it Saturday the 25th?

Cards would be great! I cant tell you how many times I have met someone and tried to refer them to the Choo-Choo club by having them write down the website. I wish I could make it for the run on the 25th. Looks like I am going to have to sit out until the Ellijay run on the 18th.:(

Josh K

If the weather is alright, I should be there. The wife will be out of town, so real commitments at home.

I made the cards for exactly that reason Josh. I talked to Chuck at the last meeting, and he showed me what they had before. So I just updated it a little. Thought it would be a way to get info out there a little easier.

John B.

Well guys you might have to count me out of this weekend. One of my friends is going snowboarding at Sugar Mountain on Saturday and he invited me to come along. I can't pass this up, I haven't used my board all winter. I still plan on making it to the Ellijay drive though.

i may have to miss the elijay drive :'(

my girlfriend wants to go to florida, and its the only weekend we both have enough days out of school to go... :cry
if the florida trip falls through, ill still make the ellijay run.
we're still on for the 25th right?

confirmed..... Corey, you be a HO ! A post HO..LOL...:):):)

:werd:

30% chance rain right now for Saturday hopefully it passes by, as I want to go for a DRIVE:mad

30% chance rain right now for Saturday hopefully it passes by, as I want to go for a DRIVE:mad


+1

anyone know how to change wheel bearings on an e36? better yet, does anyone have the tools to do it?

One of my friends is going snowboarding at Sugar Mountain on Saturday and he invited me to come along. I can't pass this up, I haven't used my board all winter.

I just got back from Beech and Sugar MTN last sunday CJ. The conditions were GREAT! Seems like they still have some real snow left over from the storm they had about 2 weeks ago. It was cold but the conditions were very nice. Gah, Im ready to go out west to the slopes:(

Josh K

You guys are having too much fun playing in the snow..

Looking pretty good for this Saturday to drive. We meet at the BI-LO on Broad St. @ 9am

anyone know how to change wheel bearings on an e36? better yet, does anyone have the tools to do it?

Are you talking about front or rear??

I just got back from Beech and Sugar MTN last sunday CJ. The conditions were GREAT! Seems like they still have some real snow left over from the storm they had about 2 weeks ago. It was cold but the conditions were very nice. Gah, Im ready to go out west to the slopes:(

Josh K

My Dad went out to Cataloochie(sp) this weekend, and also said the conditions were great, but they had some huge crouds. I want to get out in the white stuff also, at least I got to go out to colorado around christmas.

Yeah, I can't wait to go snowboarding this weekend. I wish I didn't have to miss the drive though. Hopefully the snow is still good.

Are you talking about front or rear??

Rear. i believe passenger side.

Rear. i believe passenger side.
That is the one and only job I've ever had a mechanic do on my car, he broke his $400 tool trying to get the bearing out, and then was almost to the point of sending the trailing arm to a machine shop to get the bearing pressed out. If it hasn't been bad for long, they will ussualy come out easy or if the car isn't rusty, I drove on mine for a month, and the car came from PA.

So what's the final count on Saturdays run?

Me
Steve
Ely

Is that it?

John B.

I hope there will be more?

The weather is going to be cooperative this week...Nice days coming up!

My dad may come, haven't had a chance to run it by him yet. Either way I'm ready. I may even try to get my bilsteins installed tommorow:buttrock

Dude, Ely, I swear my world just keeps getting smaller and smaller. I was hanging out at my friend Seth Gladden's house tonight watching Billy Madison and this dude Joey was there. We got to talking after the movie and I find out he's a Bimmer guy. That sold his 7 series to your mom.

i'll be there saturday provided i can come up with enough gas money!
lol. anyone got some wheels with good (WIDER) rubber that i can borrow?

Dude, Ely, I swear my world just keeps getting smaller and smaller. I was hanging out at my friend Seth Gladden's house tonight watching Billy Madison and this dude Joey was there. We got to talking after the movie and I find out he's a Bimmer guy. That sold his 7 series to your mom.
Ya Joey Rouse, did he ever get his e30 going? I took a look at it but ran out of ideas.

Nope, it's stil sitting at the shop.

dang it must of had some major problems, It would start on us for a few seconds and just die, I was starting to think the fuel injectors were clogged but never got a chance to test them out.

So who is going to be there Saturday ????:)

Me :buttrock

:b_green Me!


...if i can scrounge up enough gas.... should be able to pull it off though.

We will meet at the old Bi-Lo on Broad St. @ 9am

this still the plan? (for saturday)

Still the plan.. Weather has slightly changed, showers later in the day..

Are we ready to go?

I'm ready, my dad can't make it as he has to play for chruch. I'll try to be there on time, I have to run down from Cleveland, so assuming it's not raining in the morning I'll be coming.

The prediction is afternoon showers...


I hope they are correct... This time....:):)

i'm ready, for once. i washed my car today, gave it a half ass wax job, (girlfriend wouldnt stop rushing me)

speaking of her, shes gonna be riding with me tommorrow. if i run a little late in the morning its because of her or me trying to find that bi-lo ( i think i know which one yall are talking about but i'm not totally sure, i know where broad st is so it should be ok )

i had a radio i was planning on bringing but i cant seem to find it, any one got an extra i could use?

so whats the final count?

Great Run Guys. Good to see everyone again. Looking forward to the next time.

John B.

Yep was a fun day, and still no rain yet :rolleyes Can't wait for the Elijay drive when I'll have the new shocks and stainless steel catback on.

Ellijay is always a blast. I hope the weather is clear for us then as well..

3 weeks will go by fast ! :) :redspot

had fun, like always... Maybe my car wont let me down if i make the ellijay run!

Glad I could find the time to make it out for the run saturday. As always, had a good time. I hope you all can make it to the Ellijay run I have planned. I might be into my new car by then...:devillook

Josh K

Josh, i forgot to tell you, but the wheels are looking pretty good.

Thanks!:alright

Josh K

im in, cruising up from alpharetta with a couple BMWS

Who is the run open to? Newbies?

The run's open to anyone. Are you in?

I'll definitely be there the 18th. Hopefully by then I'll have a few more of my car's issues sorted out. Such as replacing my starter.

Who is the run open to? Newbies?

Yes, the run is open to anyone. Noobs are more than welcome to come:)

Josh K

Thanks again Josh for the springs, I barely got the E38 all buttoned back up before dark, dang that fuel line was a pain in the arse to fix.:mad Hopefully tommorow I'll be able to throw your springs on the parts car and get the bilsteins into mine.

No problem buddy! Hope they work out for you.

Josh K

Im warning people now...
Noobs and veterans

IF YOU CANNOT KEEP UP WITH THE MORE EXPERIENCED DRIVERS IT IS OK...
YOU DO NOT NEED TO SHOW OFF TO PEOPLE... Everytime people have to play I have bigger balls and can do more stupid stuff than anyone else... ends in a wreck and everyone having to hang around because they do not want to be a dick and leave the person there... DO NOT EXCEED YOUR OWN PERSONAL LIMITS...

IF YOU CANNOT KEEP UP WITH THE MORE EXPERIENCED DRIVERS IT IS OK...
YOU DO NOT NEED TO SHOW OFF TO PEOPLE... Everytime people have to play I have bigger balls and can do more stupid stuff than anyone else... ends in a wreck and everyone having to hang around because they do not want to be a dick and leave the person there... DO NOT EXCEED YOUR OWN PERSONAL LIMITS...

Thanks for that info...but as a "Veteran" and as the person that has taken the initiative to always set this run up, we all here understand and know what our cars can handle. The normal 5 or 6 of us that usualy go on these drives are a very close knit experienced group that understand what and what not to do. I have given this speech more than a handful of times and I feel it does not need to be addressed again. I normally set the pace of the drive pretty quick, not dangerous. We are not out to test our limits, but we are out to enjoy a nice drive and have fun with other BMW enthusiasts. No that I sound like a dickhead, I hope you guys can make it out! Should be a fun one! :redspot

Josh K

Thanks for that info...but as a "Veteran" and as the person that has taken the initiative to always set this run up, we all here understand and know what our cars can handle. The normal 5 or 6 of us that usualy go on these drives are a very close knit experienced group that understand what and what not to do. I have given this speech more than a handful of times and I feel it does not need to be addressed again. I normally set the pace of the drive pretty quick, not dangerous. We are not out to test our limits, but we are out to enjoy a nice drive and have fun with other BMW enthusiasts. No that I sound like a dickhead, I hope you guys can make it out! Should be a fun one! :redspot

Josh K

you dont sound like a dickhead, i was just making a statement... and some people you do not know will come and I was just warning them that this is not a racetrack

Good advice that I've heard before from Josh and others here. Hopefully the new people on the drive will heed it.

ehh... hopefully i'll some new brakes before the new run

and for the record to the above, none of us try to 'outdue' each other. i have nothing to prove, my car is worse shape then most of everyone, and its just about having a good time. if i fall back its due to my cars limits, not mine. like saturday... Stupid brakes...



either way, i'm pretty sure i got that job, went to my interview today. It will be nice to have money again. :)

either way, i'm pretty sure i got that job, went to my interview today. It will be nice to have money again. :)



CONGRATULATIONS !!!:):):)


When's dinner?.....lol:)

I think this thread may be turning into out "October 1st "Chatt room"".

Josh K

I think this thread may be turning into out "October 1st "Chatt room"".

Josh K


true.....



...job fell through, id have to wait till may for my first speeding ticket to clear off to get it. I'm just gonna go to longhorn in hixson be a cook again, screw it. i need a job. (my last 3 jobs have been cooking, and i hate it) Anyone hiring?

When's dinner?.....lol:)

BAH! When ever i get a damn job!!! I hate being 19.

Have you tried Moe's? I know that they were looking for some new people since they're opening 2 new stores in the next few months. I used to work there, it was a pretty decent job. Go to the one on Gunbarrel and ask to speak with Bob. Tell him you know me and he might be able to hook you up.

17 days to go, for the original purpose of this thread !

:redspot

17 days to go, for the original purpose of this thread !

:redspot

yah i cant wait, a group of us will be cruising up from alpharetta :)

yah i cant wait, a group of us will be cruising up from alpharetta :)

The last run we made to Ellijay, we met up at the Cajun Depot for lunch. Made a few runs on our own before lunch, and a few after lunch as a group. Have you heard this plan before, or what did you have planned?

John B.

Yes, we will typically spend some time on Fort Mtn before moving on over to Ellijay for lunch...
I think it is HWY 2? I'm not certain, but some very nice Bimmer roads..

Hope to see you guys there ! :)

The route this time is probally going to be little different. Youre right Steve, its HWY 2 that cuts through Fort MTN. I will have a route map for everyone the day of the drive. Looks like we should have a good one! I hope the weather is nice and warm:)

Josh K

17 days to go, for the original purpose of this thread !

:redspot


Oops...sorry.:eyecrazy

The route this time is probally going to be little different. Youre right Steve, its HWY 2 that cuts through Fort MTN. I will have a route map for everyone the day of the drive. Looks like we should have a good one! I hope the weather is nice and warm:)

Josh K

Where are we meeting up for this one?

John B.

Same spot as usual. The Winn-Dixie on East Brainard road. Its underlined in the first post btw...;)

Josh K

Same spot as usual. The Winn-Dixie on East Brainard road. Its underlined in the first post btw...;)

Josh K

Thanks for the reminder, it's been so long since I've looked at the first post.

John B.

Thanks for the reminder, it's been so long since I've looked at the first post.

John B.


LOL, none of us have seen it for a while....

http://www.r3vlimited.com/gallery/files/7/4/5/1/PICT0007_649841.JPG
I'm ready for the drive can't you tell :help
The weather was nice today and I had all day, so I went ahead and threw in some Bilstein sports, pulled the rear spring pads, installed my Stainless steel catback(had to drop the exhuast as the middle nuts were to rusty), and replaced one of the tie rod boots. Got it all back together and man the car rides a lot better, my old shocks were nice and blown, I think I was riding on the bump stops most of the time. I just have to adjust the preload on the front sway bar(once everything settles) and I'm set to go.

sounds fun.

Looks like a busy day Ely....

Just under 2 weeks to go ! :)

:D this will be fun.. im meeting up with the Alpharetta crew. w00t :D lol

this will be fun.. im meeting up with the Alpharetta crew

Im glad you guys can make it out for this run. We always have a great time. I hope the weather is going to be nice...

Josh K

Looks like a busy day Ely....

Just under 2 weeks to go ! :)

Sure was, and I still have to do a Front right wheel bearing before the drive(has some play in it):mad

Im glad you guys can make it out for this run. We always have a great time. I hope the weather is going to be nice...

Josh K

thanks, should be fun.. I too hope the weather is nice (windows down and dry). How long of a drive is it from your area. think its about 1.5hr from here i belive.

thanks, should be fun.. I too hope the weather is nice (windows down and dry). How long of a drive is it from your area. think its about 1.5hr from here i belive.

If you do the speed limit from here it usualy takes about 1 hour & 45...So we usualy make it there in about an hour even.:D

Josh K

niiicceee.. Just got my V1, so i am ready to speed :buttrock lol

If you do the speed limit from here it usualy takes about 1 hour & 45...So we usualy make it there in about an hour even.:D

Josh K

If you do the speed limit from here it usualy takes about 1 hour & 45...So we usualy make it there in about an hour even.:D

Josh K

I haven't really thought about it. I guess we do get there kinda quick...LOL...:redspot :devillook :alright

I haven't really thought about it. I guess we do get there kinda quick

yes, we get there very quick:devillook

Josh K

Well hopefully I'll still be going, I just pulled intot he driveway and the cooling system exploded:rolleyes Looks like the overflow tank split open. I was just at the post office 3 mins ealier with no problems, pull up the driveway, stop, turn the car off, and TONS of smoke just came billowing out the hood and a nice trail of antifreeze down the driveway. At least I have a spair engine and everything in the parts car, so if it comes down to it I'll be doing an engine swap next week :mechstuck

Well the Thermostat Stuck Closed, brand new one also only a few months old :mad Brian has got some in stock so hopefully all is well with the car.

Geez Ely bad timing... Better at home than out on the road somewhere tho...

Keep us posted ! And if you need a hand, holla !

Well All is ok after all, didn't do any damage that I can tell, threw a new Thermostat in, bled the system temps are normal, and power output is normal, and no white smoke out the exhuast or mixing with the oil. I didn't do a Leak down or Compresion tests so hopefully it's ok. It's crazy as I pulled upt he driveway, parked the car, shut it off, and then just a huge Cloud of white smoke everywhere.(water boiled, and ran out the overflow hole on the resivor) Left a very nice coating of antifreeze on the exhuast which is still burning off.

I hate the smell of burning coolant... And it goes away soooo sloowwwly...yech..

Glad it wasn't any worse for ya tho !...:)

Same here, it was Dejavu all over again, just like when the M30 died :( At least during spring break I'll only be pulling one engine(unless I decide to get the POS 528e driveable)

Man how time flies ! Spring Break already.... You should go to Daytona or somewhere Ely, I would if I could....hehehe

10 more days folks !:):redspot

Not soon enough though... I have a hankerin for some Cajun Shrimp!

I hope the normal waitress's are still there... :devillook :boobies

Josh K

Ya daytona would be fun, but I'll be undeneath an e30 instead dropping a tranny and yanking an engine. Oh and throwing a new wheel bearing on the e30. And possibly trying to figure out the best way to install some new goodies I got in the mail today :devillook

i gota pull some money out of my ass for this meet. i didnt realise it was next week! AHHH!

oh...hahah.. i forgot, my girlfriends dad backed into my car and just scratched it up a little and wrote me a 200 dollar check today.
.....course i went out and bought spark plugs and 7 quarts of mobil 1 synthetic. and some .... cleaning stuff. And some food. And me and kayla went to rembrandts, cause we havent done that in a while (coffee house in bluffview art district) and i gota go down to the stealership tommorrow and buy an oilfilter. I guess i'll save the rest of my money for saturday. I may end up having to bail though, the car has been ... running kinda crappy lately. Hesitating and what not... Maybe after a good tuneup it will be running better. Guess we'll see.

I may end up having to bail though, the car has been ... running kinda crappy lately.

If your car isnt running good and properly, I would think more than twice about coming. I dont mean to sound like a dickhead when I say that but I hope you understand what I mean. These drives are not worth risking your life over. Please dont think of me as being an A-hole for saying that. Im just watching out for your safety and everyone elses. Let me know if you need anything.

Josh K

OH, lol, no offense taken at all. What i meant by crappy was it was in need of a good tune up... which i just did today and its running fine.. I'm hopefully going to get some new brake rotors and pads this weekend.

and i dont think of you as an "a-hole" for saying that, i actually appreciate the fact that you care about the safety of others and i think thats very respectable.

and i dont think of you as an "a-hole" for saying that, i actually appreciate the fact that you care about the safety of others and i think thats very respectable.

:werd:

I might make it out for this run. We'll see.

I am def primed and ready for the Ellijay run... Looking forward to seeing everyone again... 5 more days...

Just got back from Road Atlanta about an hour ago, we had a ball... And a slightly spirited return from down south.. And I only saw one trooper the whole time..

Yeah, Im ready for the run as well Steve. Its been a looooong time since we have been last. If I remember correctly, it was last June. It will be nice to see everyone again.

Josh K

:jedicryin :jedicryin :jedicryin :jedicryin :jedicryin :jedicryin
i cant make it. Cant get my brakes done in time and i'm not gonna have a repeat of the last run. Hope everyone has fun, and y'all better get me some good pictures or a video or something.

I'm ready to go, car is all tightened back up. Plus the modding bug has hit again, to bad the new goodies won't be on before the drive :help :devillook

and y'all better get me some good pictures or a video or something.
Well if anybody has a Camera I've got a mount in my car(but don't have a camera yet).

Sheesh, Our threads are getting to be so damn long now...

Josh K

I'll try to have my video cam working this weekend. Looking forward to the run.

John B.

Sheesh, Our threads are getting to be so damn long now...

Josh K
Did you see Hunter this past weekend? He stopped by the house to show me his new ride.

John B.

He called me but I was out of town all weekend. I didnt get back till last night so I didnt get to see it. Was he in the 944?

Josh K

He called me but I was out of town all weekend. I didnt get back till last night so I didnt get to see it. Was he in the 944?

Josh K

Yeah, that's the car. A 944 turbo. It's not bad for what he gave for it. It runs pretty good too, and he's happy with it. So I guess that's what matters. He said he wanted something he could do mods to, and wanted to keep his 911 stock.

He's planning to put a cage in the 944, plus quite a few other mods. I guess it'll be a track/street car for him.

John B.

bah....i wanna go.

hell yah i got post 200.....

hell yah i got post 200..... I left it for the ho's in our group, and guess what? It's you :D!

I'm back from Colorado finally. Snowboarding with 11 of my friends out at Copper Mountain was awesome. Driving there and back in a minivan definitely wasn't awesome. I tell you what, nothing feels better than the driver's seat of your own car after being gone for a week. Especially if that seat just so happens to be attached to a 5 speed e28 :D . I'll be there this weekend, but I want to try to get my starter replaced before then, and I need to do a valve adjustment on the m30. Oh and my trunk seal needs to be replaced sometime. And I still haven't painted the car. Or put on the new front spoiler. I'll never be done with this car.

I'm back from Colorado finally. Snowboarding with 11 of my friends out at Copper Mountain was awesome. Driving there and back in a minivan definitely wasn't awesome. I tell you what, nothing feels better than the driver's seat of your own car after being gone for a week. Especially if that seat just so happens to be attached to a 5 speed e28 :D . I'll be there this weekend, but I want to try to get my starter replaced before then, and I need to do a valve adjustment on the m30. Oh and my trunk seal needs to be replaced sometime. And I still haven't painted the car. Or put on the new front spoiler. I'll never be done with this car.


anytime you need help give me a shout.

I left it for the ho's in our group, and guess what? It's you :D!


:fartman


...so what if i am a ho? Got a problem with it? Wanna fight!!!

...lol i'm just kidding, i dont want to hurt you.

:fartman


...so what if i am a ho? Got a problem with it? Wanna fight!!!

...lol i'm just kidding, i dont want to hurt you.

:eek2

Is this going to be, bare knuckles, or knives, chains and guns? Let me know what to bring at the next meet! :D :D

Sounds like fun C.J. did you guys have a good bit of ice? My dad said monday and tuesday at winter park were horrid, ice everywhere. Then finally I guese wednesday it snowed so the conditions got better.

:eek2

Is this going to be, bare knuckles, or knives, chains and guns? Let me know what to bring at the next meet! :D :D

cell phones. They can be very deadly.

We went Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Sunday was really icy, I took a couple of good slams because of it. The rest of the week was pretty good, but Friday was definitely the best day. 8 inches of powder the night before, a good grooming, and more snow coming down the whole day.

I hope you can make it Michael! Its been a while since weve seen you last. So this looks like a "semi" final list.

1. Josh K - "325i Vert"
2. Ely W - "rs4pro3"
3. John B. - "cajunroadster"
4. Steve = " _ô¿ô_"
5. C.J. - "theseeker411"
6. Ryan H - "Ehayes46"
7. Micheal - "betta2bme" (MAYBE)
8.
9.
10.

I know that Willie from my work(and choo-choo Bimmers), might be coming along as well. Steve, Have you talked to Steve Harris to see if he is coming? What about Jeff too? Looks like we have a nice group. We have about 3 or 4 cars coming from Atlanta so it should be pretty good. :buttrock

Josh K

1. Josh K - "325i Vert"
2. Ely W - "rs4pro3"
3. John B. - "cajunroadster"
4. Steve = " _ô¿ô_"
5. C.J. - "theseeker411"
6. Ryan H - "Ehayes46"
7. Micheal - "betta2bme" (MAYBE)
8.Larry W. "My dad" (Maybe)
9.
10.

I need to find a couple of tires... I have been bying them at Sears but, I'm kinda pissed at them they scratched up my rims last time...

Anyone know of a good sale going on...

Locally of course, no time to wait for shipping...

CJ has some brand new Fuzion ZRI's on his DS2's that Im sure he would sell. Or at least let you borrow for the run....:devillook

Josh K

Thanks for speaking for me Josh, really :stickoutt . Just playing. I would actually like to get rid of the Fuzions. What size do you need? I've got a pair of 235/45/17s and 225/45/17s in my carport.

Oh and Ely, do you have any spare time on Thursday or Friday? I have to get my starter replaced before the run, but Pat has my jack and jackstands. Think we could do it at your house? Thanks man.

Ya C.J. I'll be free one of those 2 days. My mom talked about going up to Knoxville to see my grandfather possibly Thursday. So one of those days I'll be free, and ya you can do it over hear. I even have the garage cleaned out enough to pull a car in if needed.

Can't wait for the drive on Saturday. Sounds like we have a good group going....Finally got the long awaited new wheels on my car too!!! :buttrock

Can't wait for the drive on Saturday. Sounds like we have a good group going....Finally got the long awaited new wheels on my car too!!! :buttrock
Looking forward to Saturday also. It's always good to get out and drive with you guys.

Any pics, or are you going to make us wait until Saturday?

By the way, do you have a sport wheel with the buttons, on your car? If so do you have a schematic showing the connections? I've been looking for one, with no luck yet.

Thanks,
John B.

My passenger bailed on me for Saturday's run. If anyone wants to ride shotgun, let me know.

John B.

Cool Ely, let's shoot for Friday at around 2 PM. Sound good to you?

I would actually like to get rid of the Fuzions. What size do you need? I've got a pair of 235/45/17s and 225/45/17s in my carport.

First , what are Fuzions? I am not familiar with them.. How much wear is on them ? How much are you wanting for them? The usual questions...

Oh, and either size will do.

Sounds good C.J. Give me a call tommorow afternoon just in case. My mom hasn't mentioned anymore about going to k-town, so who knows.

First , what are Fuzions?
They are made by Bridgestone, sort of a low grade affordable Potenza tire. I'm running them on the e30 and love them, a lot better then the Es100's I had on it before with the crazy sidewall flexing.

Thanks Ely, I just wasn't familiar with them. Looks like I am not gonna have enuf time after work to do anyhing about it tho..

My tires aren't completely gone but I will have to be a little more conservative with the curves..

conservative with the curves..

What is this? I dont know what that means;)

Josh K

What is this? I dont know what that means;)

Josh K

You show positive proof everytime we go somewhere...:devillook
hehehe


I'm usually the one that ends up accidently drifting some of the turns....

Thanks for the mail steve. Too bad he cant make it out in the S50'd monster. Looks like we should have a great group though.

Josh K

No prob Josh, Saturday is not coming fast enough !!

How the heck are you supposed to get a pic on here? Do you have to resize the pic to 150kb? That's ridiculously small.

I believe the treadwear on the tires is at about 85-90 percent. I only had that set up on my car for 2 months or so. I really have no idea what the tires would go for used, so just shoot me an offer. The 225s go for 96 bucks plus shipping on Tirerack, the 235s go for 110. I personally think that they are an excellent tire at that price, and they're currently what I'm running with the 18s I got from Joe.

How the heck are you supposed to get a pic on here? Do you have to resize the pic to 150kb? That's ridiculously small.


it has to be hosted..

link here

Here is a pic of the wheel. I'll send one of them on my car tonight.

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/8994/velocity00611051340419lc.gif

Here is a pic of the wheel. I'll send one of them on my car tonight.

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/8994/velocity00611051340419lc.gif


I love those rims Ryan... If I ever replace my contours that is the ones I would get...

2 Days to go...

Still not soon enough !

Hey Josh, has anyone heard from Joe ? I know he like to do these drives...

Yeah. Ive talked to him quite a bit. He is reallllllllllllly busy with his business now so he cant make it. He is looking at selling his car though...

Josh K

The Black Mambo? Surely you jest?

It must be a different one...

Yeppers. The black mamba...

Steve, I might have been able to salvage the parts I asked you about today. Ill let you know tomorrow for sure though.

Josh K

Here is a pic of the car (and my wife too!!)



http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/1816/10008164hg.jpg

I really like those wheels !

(side note)
The weather appears to be working out great ! Very dry forecast for tomorrow...Woo Hoo!!!

I see you figured out how to post pics Ryan. Yeah, The weather is going good so far. Ya know, I might even have the top down.........:devillook

Josh K

26 hours...

Josh K

Ya know, I might even have the top down.........:devillook

Josh K Talk is cheap, :D I'll believe it when I see it.

John B.

Here is a pic of the car (and my wife too!!)



http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/1816/10008164hg.jpg

I think the wheels look great on your car. What size did you go with?

John B.

I can't wait. Heck, I might even wash Ratty before this run.

Never fear, "I" is here. Just your friendly neighborhood caddy owner crashing the party. My schedule at my job just changed, so I MIGHT be able to meet up tomorrow. I gotta look back and see when it starts, how long it is, etc... but if someone might wanna give me a ride (lest ye be schooled by a mexican in a german engineered american luxury car), let me know... I just bought some more miniDV tapes the other day, and they need some bimmer on 'em. Anyways... may or may not make it... but we'll see. Hope to see some of you crazy kids out there...

**BRENT**

I went with 18" x 8.5" Tires are Sumitomo 225/40/zr18

I need to get to 100 so I can have a custom avatar!!!

I need to get to 100 so I can have a custom avatar!!!
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I would really like to lower the car more. Anyone know where I can get some springs cheaper than $250? (I'm looking at the Eibach Pro Kit) Then after that, you gotta pay to have them put on! Gotta love it.

I would really like to lower the car more. Anyone know where I can get some springs cheaper than $250? (I'm looking at the Eibach Pro Kit) Then after that, you gotta pay to have them put on! Gotta love it.

Depends on how low you wanna go...
Bavarian has some for right under $200, they are made by H&R.. I have had them on my car for 2 yrs now and they still sit exactly the same..

Oh, and they are not hard to change I did mine myself in an afternoon.. The rears take 45 Mins, the front take about 45 min each side... You should replace the shocks and struts at the same time. That will make it even easier..
And you only take it apart once !

Yeah, using stock shocks with lowering springs is a big nono...:nono I had the Bav Auto springs on my E30 Vert and loved them to death. A little soft but they were a great value and lowered the car quite a bit more than other springs would.

Josh K