Originally posted by DSrugis
I would be up for a meet in the spring for sure. Looks like I also have a potential buyer for my car who is willing to wait 2 months till it is nice out to buy my car.

Dave

here we go,are u thinking about M3??

Of course. I will let you know when I get one for sure.

Dave

good luck DSrugis.

if you find one in the grand rapids area i could probably look it over before you drove out if you wanted.
or im sure deezbmw could as well.

Thanks for the offer Matthew. There was a black 99 at Harold Zeigler in Kzoo that I have looked at but they are still asking a good amount of money for it. 47XXX miles and a healthy scratch in the rear quarter panel and they wanted 25790. There is a nice Green 97 for sale that I may take a look at along with a local black M3. Can't wait to start looking seriously now. I will let you know if I see something I like on the west side of the state and let me know if you see anything. Thanks.

Dave

If you are not afraid of miles there is a red 95 M3 with black sport interior, 5 speed with 90k on it for around 12k here in Holland MI.

Its a tight car I drove it and looked it over (I work at a service shop so I know what to look for)

I think we just sold a Drakar 95 M3 with 90k on it for $12.5k and it need some work. This red one is in alot better shape than the Drakar one.

I need a stock 95 M3 and a stock 96+ M3 to put turbo kits on and have them tuned (custom chips/software). Maybe this Spring, there will be some takers....? I hope to have OBD1 and OBD2 turbo software available for the guys that don't want to spend $2600 on a standalone ecu + $200 in dyno tuning.

Hey,
My car will be up for sale next month. I'm asking $16,500.

Ken,
Are you getting anything to replace it?

Ya, I want a drop top M3 for the summer!

Eric, I figured since I don't have the fastest M3 in our area now...I may as well get something different!!!! lol

i want a drop top too

Well, when Mike A's car is done...there won't be a faster BMW for many hundreds of miles.

Eric, did u design your new sig???!!!!!:eek:

No, Jon Sibal designed it for me. I wish I knew how to do that stuff.

Originally posted by MotorcityM3
Hey,
My car will be up for sale next month. I'm asking $16,500.

You really need to save that car for me :love1

I'll be looking for an E36 M3 this summer. FINALLY, I can afford one!

Eric - What kind of Bosch injectors do people commonly use in M3 turbo applications. I might have a line on some free ones at work. Even more exciting, I also have a contact with Electromotive. :evil2

42 or 47 lb/hr high impedance if you are using the stock ecu.

50lb low impedance bosch are great if you are going to use a TEC3 standalone.

How many miles on the M3? I was actually looking at spending around 20-25k for a 97-99 w/ under 50k miles.

Your car is beautiful though so give me some more info on it. Thanks.

Dave

Ken's car has a new UUC Stage2 flywheel and M5 clutch. I know because I installed it. ;)

My guess is that 16,500 is maybe a third of what Ken has invested in the beast. I have always said "If my car ran like Ken's, then I wouldn't have ever bothered with building a turbo kit". It's pretty fast.

Amost forgot....AA Gen3 Exhaust, Trackpipe, and UUC short shifter (new bushings thanks Eric!).

more pics:
http://www.showyourcar.com/images/inv/10682.jpg
http://www.showyourcar.com/images/inv/10683.jpg
http://www.showyourcar.com/images/inv/10684.jpg

thats a good m3 :)

I think you mean Dakar yellow :)


I think we just sold a Drakar 95 M3 with 90k on it for $12.5k and it need some work. This red one is in alot better shape than the Drakar one.

Originally posted by IwantMCoupe
I think you mean Dakar yellow :)

No I actually meant Drakar,or I would have typed Dakar. :biglaughb

drakar is a speical yellow. :devillook

the only "Drakar" i know of is that nasty men's cologne...

Originally posted by IwantMCoupe
the only "Drakar" i know of is that nasty men's cologne...

Oh come on, I know you have rocked that cologne before. That was the shit back in the day!!

never heard of that

Came in a black bottle with white lettering. It was popular when the plain Polo cologne was popular. Both were good stuff quite a few years back.

why would I wear men's cologne :95
unless they made it for women too?

Originally posted by DeezBMW
Oh come on, I know you have rocked that cologne before. That was the shit back in the day!!

Originally posted by IwantMCoupe
why would I wear men's cologne :95
unless they made it for women too?

How about some "Sunflowers" or "Tommy Girl" for you then. It's hard to tell who the girls on the board are.

Mandatory sig pics are needed for girls!


Drakar = 1989
At least thats when I remember it being popular with my friends. I could never afford that stuff in when in school.

I bet Ken wore Drakar back in 89'. LOL :D

Damn we've got some old timers here!!!:biglaughb

I bet big hair 80's rock was blasting from the speakers of the '89 Drakar!

Circa '89: I was probably riding my bike to the store to buy baseball cards when I was like "Damn what's that smell?!"

Little did I know - Drakar strikes again:buttrock !!!!

circa '89 my vote was for Obession by Calvin Klein

I remember drakar also. I remember seeing that in my dad's bathroom and putting some on ever so often.

Dave

Originally posted by IwantMCoupe
why would I wear men's cologne :95
unless they made it for women too?


DOH!! Didn't know you were a woman!! Sorry! :)


As for the cologne back in the day that had my vote was definately Obsession!! That stuff had the ladys goin crazy!! Still kinda smells good.

I had all the colognes, but that was back in my shoplifting days...:nono I was a naughty boy back then...

man i was eating dirt then

After seeing this last topic, how about everyone state some info about themselves just to make sure that everyone is up to date with everyone else within this thread...so I will start.

Name: Dave
Age: 23
Car: Civic Si
Job: Engineer @ Autoliv
Hobbies: Cycling (Mtn and road), skiing and music

Feel free to add any info to yours.

Dave

Hey Dave -

Not a bad idea. But most of this can be found in said person's profile if they want it known.

I'm also 23, engineer. Possibly motorsport engineer if my interview went as well as I think it did!!!

Ah, good point. Of course, I am just lazy as I am sure some of you are too.

Dave

Originally posted by BoostFed325
man i was eating dirt then


...and I used to think that Camaro's were the baddest cars around! :buttrock

Boy, have my tastes changed since then!

hey man camaros were cool back then with the T tops n all :)

Originally posted by EMC
...and I used to think that Camaro's were the baddest cars around! :buttrock

Boy, have my tastes changed since then!

Camaros are not bad, I love the 98+ SS models... (Excluding the Interior for sure)

one more week of winter gone !!

Originally posted by BoostFed325
one more week of winter gone !!

I'm leaving to LA for the weeeeekend ,, yeeehhaaaaa,,, 70 F :astromile .:wave:

bastard.

im going to conn i dont think itll be any different.

but spring break in panana city will be nice :)

Those were too fun days, all converts are open, people walking on the beach *like a normal life*, eveybody is enjoying the sun ....
I would say that we are idiots to live here.. once I get a bussiness going, I will leave this damn cold place.

http://www.carslot.com/misc/ca/Picture%20030.jpg

@#$@ MI !!!

http://www.carslot.com/misc/ca/Picture%20018.jpg

Alright guys, I did it. I bought an M3...here are the specs:

99 Cosmos
36,000 miles
CPO till Spring 05
$21,750

Needs a little bit of body work touch up such as a scratch and a ding but I think that also reflects the price. I will be picking it up on Feb 22nd and will keep it safely garaged for a couple weeks until the winter seems to have passed. I can't wait. Anyone want a civic???

Dave

Originally posted by DSrugis
Alright guys, I did it. I bought an M3...here are the specs:

99 Cosmos
36,000 miles
CPO till Spring 05
$21,750

Needs a little bit of body work touch up such as a scratch and a ding but I think that also reflects the price. I will be picking it up on Feb 22nd and will keep it safely garaged for a couple weeks until the winter seems to have passed. I can't wait. Anyone want a civic???

Dave

Congrats man!! CPO for that price??!! I think that's a good deal ..
send pics.

hell ya

congrats!
welcome to the bmw family :)

Woah! Great deal for that year and mileage. Where did you get it from?

Congratulations!!! :buttrock

Welcome to the family!! Can't wait to see pics!!


So......Whats the first mod? :evil2

I see a new project coming EMC's way!!!!!


'99 M3 Turbo: damn that'd be nice!:buttrock

I do need an OBD2 car to have the custom software made for, but thats a few months away.

He was local...outskirts of Detroit...

First mod is to fix up the body. I am going to have Classic Appreciation look it over and pull a dent and do a little touch up. Then after that, the next mod may be a house:) But I am sure something else will bite me before that so I will probably start with clear turn signals and tails. after that...I will have to see.

Dave

oh theres always something to do.

whats the interior color?

now when we finally have our michigan meet you can roll threw with the M! :)

oo and what are you doing with the civic?

Originally posted by BoostFed325
you can roll threw with the M! :)
I smell a kill here :evil2

:devillook

BoostFed: I'm heading to G.R. this weekend. Any rec's on bars/clubs/anything else to do? Its been a long time since I've been there and never in the winter.

i am out of town right now. i wont be back till monday how long will you be there?

deezbmw is out in GR and he knows about all the bars and clubs :)

Originally posted by fantastixvoyage
BoostFed: I'm heading to G.R. this weekend. Any rec's on bars/clubs/anything else to do? Its been a long time since I've been there and never in the winter.

I don't know if BoostFed is the right person to ask about bars and stuff. Isn't he like 17 or something? :biglaughb

Just kidin' Matt. :laugh

Theres a few "hot spots" here now. Depends on what your looking for.


Quality Girls....... Tiki Bobs, Margaritaville

Skanky girls....... The Bob, Rags to Riches

My favorite spot though is Taps.

Thanks Deez! Are you from that side as well? For some reason I pictured you here in Detroit.

I did not realize BoostFed was that young. Oh well, maybe he can judge by the number of hot girls waiting out front as he cruises by!

Originally posted by fantastixvoyage
Thanks Deez! Are you from that side as well? For some reason I pictured you here in Detroit.

I did not realize BoostFed was that young. Oh well, maybe he can judge by the number of hot girls waiting out front as he cruises by!


Actually, Matt is 21 now. I think EMC was just givin him shit.

Yeah I am closer to Grand Rapids than Matt is. When you comin and why you makin a stop up here?

Interior is black also.

I am going to drive the civic till the better part of winter is over even though I will have insurance on both cars. I will drive the M on nicer days and the civic if there is snow or fresh salt on the road. But the civic is up for sale right now and I have had some offers but I really can't sell it yet either so I don't worry about it selling and it is paid off so it is not a huge deal. The money for the civic will just go back in my bank acount. Once it gets real nice, I will prob take the civic off of collision unless someone wants to drive it.

Dave

Figured EMC was just givin' him $hit!

i will be in town for Friday and Saturday nights. My girlfriend works for Marriott hotels and gets awesome rates. Not sure which one we're at but its a Courtyard. Reason for going: Let's see? Valentine's Day + drinking+girlfriend+hotel= :boobies :alright

If any of you are interested in meeting up at one of the bars or clubs let me know!:redspot

today i was in this store with a girl here in conn.. and i was looking at all the colones and guess what i saw :) drakar or whatever its called.

Originally posted by BoostFed325
today i was in this store with a girl here in conn.. and i was looking at all the colones and guess what i saw :) drakar or whatever its called.

Is it better than Micheal?

hey now, dont salt my game here in GR. :nono http://yourboymatt.net/forum/images/smiles/love-smiley-013.gif

if i was in town i would be down for sure. hey that kinda rhymed.


hey deez i got a new phone its the i730 my 2way is the same but i dont have yours anymore cuz all my #'s got erased.

Originally posted by BoostFed325
if i was in town i would be down for sure. hey that kinda rhymed.


hey deez i got a new phone its the i730 my 2way is the same but i dont have yours anymore cuz all my #'s got erased.


When you comin home? i will have to 2-way you when your home. It would work now but they charge you for nationwide 2-way unless its part of your plan.

thats crappy.
ill be home monday at like noon.

Originally posted by DSrugis
Interior is black also.

I am going to drive the civic till the better part of winter is over even though I will have insurance on both cars. I will drive the M on nicer days and the civic if there is snow or fresh salt on the road. But the civic is up for sale right now and I have had some offers but I really can't sell it yet either so I don't worry about it selling and it is paid off so it is not a huge deal.

Dave

Dave, you will have hard time storing the M3... in Sunny days you will find yourself driving the car before you know it.

haha yup.

i want to drive mine really bad its been a long time :(

Originally posted by BoostFed325
haha yup.

i want to drive mine really bad its been a long time :(

Are u stroing it or what? I drive mine whenever it's dry and sunny..

I would have drove mine today but the head is on the floor. :(

this is the first winter i havent used it since i got it in 2000

its sitting in my garage hasnt moved since the first snow day... im lucky enough i get to use my parents cars anything i need one there is one there.

Do u guys autox?? the season is gonna start in April and I was thinking about joining... there will be no speeding or rickles driving tickets there :cool: ...
if so, how do u guys prepare for it??

I have done it but not with my car. We hold 2-3 events in the parking lot of my work every year so I would always gi watch and end up using one of our cars in it. Its pretty fun though!!

Originally posted by DeezBMW
I have done it but not with my car. We hold 2-3 events in the parking lot of my work every year so I would always gi watch and end up using one of our cars in it. Its pretty fun though!!

Yah I guess it's too much fun to really drive it with no restrictions..but isn't a parking Lot illegal?

i auto crossed once and it was fun as hell but i didnt know what i was doing. took till my third run out of 3 runs to realize the cones werent knocked over on axident.. they were over to point which way to go. Lol that last time i did pretty good tho.

but now im a little conserned to try it with the kit and suspension i am running, altho i think my car is setup to go pretty good now, i dont want to bottem it out or mess up the exterior.

Originally posted by tasmisr
Yah I guess it's too much fun to really drive it with no restrictions..but isn't a parking Lot illegal?


Illegal? It is private property. I had a cop try to bust me out there before because I was taking a little mpeg of my car doing doughnuts and my boss told me just to do it on the parking lot cause then the cops couldn't do anything about it. :dunno

They were sponsered events, put on by the autox people so I would imagine it was ok.:dunno

Hey Matt, heres your chance to get a BBK for a good deal. This guy has to sell one of them now.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=175537&perpage=25&pagenumber=2

well i finally did it.

iv been going back and forth on geting this 3.0 m3 engine.

but today i paid $1800 and im paying the rest in about a week.

looks like i have ALOT more work now.

well its final.
i paid the rest of the engine today its mine!

Congrats on the M motor - now the real fun begins!!!

Been considering upgrading to the 3.2 if I keep my car. Keep us posted on the progress.

By the way G.R. was awesome last weekend. Went to Tiki Bobs and damn was it loaded with beautiful women....or so I was told since I never check out other women:nono

haha nice man i went there monday and had a blast.

ya i cant wait to get my blower on the engine

im headed out to tiki bobs tommarow night in fact. :devillook :boink


hey deez monday when i went i kept my self outa trouble with the girls this time :evil2

deez what you doing tommarow. *saturday*

Yeah!!! had the M out of the garage the last few days...feels like spring out! :)

Originally posted by BoostFed325
deez what you doing tommarow. *saturday*

Actually, I think we were planning on going out to Tiki Bobs. Its a buddy of mines birthday. You gonna go for sure?

Your Dad called me today, congrats on the motor. Once you get everything settled we will all come out and help you throw that biotch in!! :evil2

I will work on the parts for you and I have a diff. in the garage for you too. (sorry EMC its not the 2.91, still looking for one :az: )

hey guys if there ever is a meet count me in. bogdziew@msu.edu
:D

cool minimodder.. i really plan on us having one in the late spring or summer

welcome MiniModder.. yah,, when it get's better.. even when it's 45F it rains :az:

ya deez im pretty sure im going up there tonight ill give you a beep later.

i gotta find a way to bring the engine home.. im hoping my neighbor will let me barrow his truck.

Originally posted by linuxrick
Yeah!!! had the M out of the garage the last few days...feels like spring out! :) lucky... its been nothing but rain here on the west side.

deez nice eurowerkz sig

Anyone know of anyone looking for a real nice Civic?
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=180317

Dave

DSrugis why dont i see m3 listed under your avatar for cars!! ><
you slacker

Better Matt???

Dave

there ya go

man wednesday im going to pick up my engine !!

now all i gotta do is order the AA clutch and flywheel.

Congrats BoostFed325... get it ready before the summer...

Dave, have u picked up your car yet?

Yeap, it is currently sitting in my garage! Washed it today.

Dave

Originally posted by DSrugis
Yeap, it is currently sitting in my garage! Washed it today.

Dave

Congrats!!, get us some pics man, :buttrock now you could really take revenge :evil2 :evil2

Today I saw a very nice silver tinted 02 M3 in Auburn Hills, I stopped and talked to the driver, he got it tuned By Dinan and it outputs 450HP.. Gotta get one of these sometime :love1

get him signed up!

Originally posted by BoostFed325
get him signed up!

I think he is a member here but I forgot his name..

I can't believe it's gonna be 49° this Saturday!! now it's the time for a roadster :pimpflash

niceeee

DIE SNOW DIE!

hey deez you going out to the clubs tonight!!!!!
i saw you beeped me i tried to beep back but you were outa service...

im rollin in the clubs tonight vip style. i can get you in tikis vip i beleive. like 90% sure

lol i didnt even go.. i met up with some chicks and before i knew it, its like 1am. GRRR

next week for sure tho.


anyways. im really considering ordering AA's stage one kit for my 3.0
would delay my brakes and body work but sure would be fun..

LOL, I was in bed at 11:50 last night. I don't think I have done that in a few years. I feel good today though, time to go work on the ride!!

Speaking of that, whens the beer and BBQ Matt so we can all come out and tear down your car? :stickoutt

haha when i figure out if im going to order an aa turbo or not.

and when the aa clutch and flywheel gets here. that should be this week.

mmmmm beer and bbq

Hey everyone...I signed up for the MS150 again this year so i need to start collecting pledges. The MS150 is a 150 mile bike ride in two days from Davisburg to Lansing and back. The money collected in pledges goes towards finding a cure for MS. Any donation is appreciated and none is frowned upon. Please let me know if you will be able to pledge anything for this great cause. Thank you.

Money is not required right away but will be needed in the next couple of months.

Thanks again to all of those who pledged last year. I am proud to say that I donated a total of $340. I hope to raise even more this year. Thank you.

Dave

By the way Tamir, I was not yet in training mode when you saw me on Sunday but will be soon.

We are getting Autoliv sponsered jerseys:)

Dave

just a quick question, how old is everyone?

minimodder im 21.

23

Dave

Originally posted by DSrugis
By the way Tamir, I was not yet in training mode when you saw me on Sunday but will be soon.

Dave
hehe, in training and you did around 20-25 miles? you guys are tough!

MiniModder: I'm 27. I like your sig although it doesn't show your car..

Edit: you even not in training mode yet :chix

minimodder:


I'm 27

Originally posted by DeezBMW
minimodder:


I'm 27
what's your bd? mine is 09/23/1976..

08/17/1976 Got yah by a month :cool:

ooo my rear bumper came today. score

Originally posted by tasmisr
hehe, in training and you did around 20-25 miles? you guys are tough!

MiniModder: I'm 27. I like your sig although it doesn't show your car..

Edit: you even not in training mode yet :chix


i wish it was my car, im 20 by the way

Kids....32 here!

Damn that's old! LOL


I'm 23 goin on 50. need start hitting the gym again....this desk job's killin me!

Givi it up gray hair wisdom.....44

!! you sure dont look 44.

!! you sure dont look 44.

just got my aa stage 2 clutch and flywheel today.
i got tooooo much crap in my room i gotta start geting to work

we need some females here :devillook or should I buy a beetle!

Thanks!!! When are going find time to put all this stuff on your car Matthew??

i just ordered something very very fun today.

i plan on having the major stuff done by the end or april... and doing little things threwout the summer

Yah we gotta get started!!! Specially since now I am gonna get a new toy as well! ;) :evil2



Originally posted by BoostFed325
i just ordered something very very fun today.

i plan on having the major stuff done by the end or april... and doing little things threwout the summer

Originally posted by DeezBMW
Yah we gotta get started!!! Specially since now I am gonna get a new toy as well! ;) :evil2 next weekend we can pull the motor and get you your toy... :alright

Yeah, so is the snow done because I don't want to run on the blizzacks in the dry. I believe it is supposed to be bad for then if the temp. goes above 50.

Also I am thinking about a CAI and new exhaust. Any suggestions. I am thinking a nice deep sound, but not obnoxious like a rice-mobile.

i really like my AA exaust. i think it sounds awesome

anyone up for a Michigan meet sometime in March or early April? Could we pull something together? I've been car bored. I finally got mine out of storage. But now there is no one to share car stories with.

josh.

Originally posted by phillym5
anyone up for a Michigan meet sometime in March or early April? Could we pull something together? I've been car bored. I finally got mine out of storage. But now there is no one to share car stories with.

josh.

Holy shit you are still out there. :stickoutt I would say around April will be good because most of us still have the cars apart or under construction. We are workin on getting some races goin out in Holland. We will have 4 blown M3s around here come Mid April. :evil2

gah i gotta get moving!!!

oh, sounds like my car will be the slowest in the next meet :confused:

We should have a meet at Eric's new shop. Eric?

Cool. i get my headers installed next weekend. I was out and the roads here in Grand Rapids are in some seriously bad shape. Owell. The m5 is running good though. Havent you guys had all winter to pull those cars together? Hurry up and get those things on the road. I feel like im all by myself out there.

josh.

im tryin to guess how long till i will be good to go..
its 3 weeks till the kit gets here, and i dont want to put the engine in cuz i have to change the head gasket soo i guess all i can do for those 3 weeks is pull the 2.5, maybe i can get the 3.0 ready for the headgasket change

deez you ready to get to work :)

Originally posted by BoostFed325
im tryin to guess how long till i will be good to go..
its 3 weeks till the kit gets here, and i dont want to put the engine in cuz i have to change the head gasket soo i guess all i can do for those 3 weeks is pull the 2.5, maybe i can get the 3.0 ready for the headgasket change

deez you ready to get to work :)

Oh yeah, I'm ready. I better get the first ride!! ;)

Damn, I got alot of my own shit to do yet too.

so guys, after you are done with the work going on, what's are your TQ/HP number gonna be?

I have no idea what mine will be but the first place I hit is Nunica so I can make a run on the dyno.

same with me

i thought i would give someone here a shot first, we could do pickup or something real easy to save cost on shipping.

I am selling my AA gen 3 exaust and track pipe. Its brand new only was used for 2 months, Deez can back me up on that..
has been stored the whole winter.
The cat back is
http://www.aatuning.com/exhaust/e36exhaust.cfm
and the track pipes http://www.aatuning.com/exhaust/exhtrackpipe-e36.cfm

i paid around 1300 with shipping for them new ill sell both together with everything needed to bolt up. for $900

i love this exaust the only reason i am selling it is because i have to run a new exaust with my turbo setup.

Hey guys-

From Kalamazoo. I money shifted while drag racing in September but I just got the engine back and breaking it in. I would be interested in meeting some of you guys sometime.

Denny

99' M3 coupe

wassup denny

hope i never money shift :(

Originally posted by cr737
Hey guys-

From Kalamazoo. I money shifted while drag racing in September but I just got the engine back and breaking it in. I would be interested in meeting some of you guys sometime.

Denny

99' M3 coupe

Welcome Denny... as a tradition, the first thing is to post pictures!!:D ... Second.. welcome here,,, we might get all together sometime in April,,, I would assume when it gets over 55F ...

Hey Denny, welcome to the boards.

I am over in Kzoo quite often but only for the next couple of months because my girl is graduating in April. Maybe I will see you around. Keep your eye out for a 99 cosmos in the Kzoo area.

Dave

Whats up Denny!!

Yeah I try to get to Kzoo once and a while too, gotta hit DeJaVu!! :D

Haha-

I don't hit the Vu but I do like to have a good time.
Some of my friends and I are planning a meet or drive of sorts.

We are doing the Kalamazoo, South Haven, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, and finish up again in Kalamazoo. it isn't a race or anything, just about 10 cars tearing it up on the back roads, having lunch, and just enjoying driving our cars.

We will have a link with more info if you guys would be interested in at least meeting. We are thinking end of April or early May.

'sup guys...
looking forward to the spring coming...and to check out your rides. I have been involved in American Muscle in the past predominantly, working on SC's and Turbos, and now am wanting to expand further into the realm of foreign cars...and what better than BMW! :) see some of my past projects:
http://community.webshots.com/user/gtp_mi

I am in the process of getting a project BMW, so I was wondering if you guys could help me out. I need to sell my 1992 525i 5 speed, black/black soon, and am thinking that you might know of people who might be interested in buying a NICE BMW (by hanging around you and your sweet cars!). if you could help direct me in this matter to such people, I would greatly appreciate it! heck, I'll even throw in a finder's fee for you or wings are on me when everyone heads out to BW3 on a cruise night! :D

I am in Lansing, but Biz takes me to GR, Holland, Kzoo, BC areas quite a bit...and I am sure I will see you guys out and about when the weathee decides to cooperate! :) If ever in Lansing, gimme a shout...

P.S. if anyone ever needs time on an ENGINE dyno, let me know...I can hook you up good! :)

Later...
Basam

Hello to the new guys!

TireFryer, I might have to take you up on the dyno offer. I'm working on a 340/W2 mopar that I'd like to dyno before it goes in a drag car. PM me your email or phone #.

We really need to have a meet soon. Not that I've done much this winter other than a Cosmos 3.5" CAI that's going on this weekend but I'm always down for checking out other peoples' rides.

Anyone know where I can find a Type-S honda motor locally? Its for a '02 RSX that will be a track car.

Thank you for the welcome. He is a little bit about me and my car. I am 32 and manage an ISP in Kalamazoo.

My M3 is slightly modded with the typical stuff... Black on black 2dr. Coupe (pic to be posted later), JC CAI, Eurospeed OBD1 manifold w/custom software, AA track pipe, AA genIII Exhaust, fan delete, UUC pullies, UUC stageII flywheel/M5 clutch, UUC short shifter, RE Tranny mounts, 18" SSR GT3's, McHenry engine with headwork and JE9.8-1 lightweight pistons. Clears all around with Hella's from Turner (sweet lights).

We built the engine in preparation for an AA stage III turbo or Josh's twin screw. The FI will be added next Winter. Next mods this summer are Coil overs and BBK.

I know that I did things a little assbackwards but it sure has been fun.

I am in Kalamazoo alot and Grand Rapids from time to time.

wow a few new guys awesome!

but boys.. im outa here for a week, panama city spring break for me :devillook :drink1:

Panama is the shit!!!! Been there three times myself for spring break. :boobies :boobies :boobies :boobies

Wow, look at all the new faces showing up!

cr737, it sounds like your car has the potential to be a BEAST! I love those ssr's on E36's.

It seems like everyone in the Mi area has black/black M3's. My buddy lives in St. Claire Shores and just bought a black/black 99' last weekend.

I'm really looking forward to a meet this spring. Someone from the Lansing area needs to start scoping out a spot.

Originally posted by Ralliart
Wow, look at all the new faces showing up!

cr737, it sounds like your car has the potential to be a BEAST! I love those ssr's on E36's.

It seems like everyone in the Mi area has black/black M3's. My buddy lives in St. Claire Shores and just bought a black/black 99' last weekend.

I'm really looking forward to a meet this spring. Someone from the Lansing area needs to start scoping out a spot.



Did he buy the one from over here?

Originally posted by DeezBMW
Did he buy the one from over here?

Yep. He says the car is in amazing condition. I talked to him the night that he got it, I dont think I've ever heard someone so excited before.

Is that the black/black E36 w/ 47,000 miles in GR?

Dave

Thats the one. :)

Tirefryer,
what kind of dyno you talking bout. I just did some work to my car and really want to get dynoed. let me know when i can come and check it out.

thanks,
josh.

I test drove that car. Do you know how much he got it for? The car was in good shape except for that right rear fender with the paint being worn away.

Dave

HI Josh,
nice car, and I just read on your upgrade of headers...wicked! :) The dyno that my friend runs is an engine dyno, so you would have to take the engine out. Let me do some digging and see if I can call up a couple of favors and get you some time on a decent dyno. Would love to check out your ride and see what it can do! :)

as for meeting spot in Lansing, plenty of places to meet and show off cars.

no, mine is. I don't even have mods, but at least I have a weight advantage over all of you!
Originally posted by tasmisr
oh, sounds like my car will be the slowest in the next meet :confused:

Originally posted by IwantMCoupe
but at least I have a weight advantage over all of you!

Are you sure? :evil2 :evil2

yes i'm sure. i meant driver weight advantage, not car.

I don't know about that...I weight 138 soaking wet.

Dave

that's still like 45lbs more than me!
I weigh 95 lbs. you weigh about the same as my boyfriend.
Originally posted by DSrugis
I don't know about that...I weight 138 soaking wet.

Dave

Originally posted by IwantMCoupe
that's still like 45lbs more than me!
I weigh 95 lbs. you weigh about the same as my boyfriend.

First, I didn't know you are a girl...second 95 lb??!!! OMG... you must be pretty hot , ;) ,

Settle down Tamir...she doesn't drive a ranger:)

Well, I can honestly say that I haven't been 95 pounds in years and that makes me feel good. I have been shooting for 140lbs for the past 5 years.

Dave

that's still like 45lbs more than me!
I weigh 95 lbs. you weigh about the same as my boyfriend.

Hmmm...95 lbs...slightly aroused. When's the next meeting? LOL

Jeesh you guys.... :angel

Originally posted by DSrugis
Settle down Tamir...she doesn't drive a ranger:)
Dave

:lol: ,, you still recalling that!!

lol...sorry Tamir.

Dave

cool, there's other BMW enthusiasts here in the motor city. just graduated and got a job, so i moved here to rochester from LA. the winter has not been kind...i'd like to meet some ppl - anyone in the area? any spring gtg plans in the works??

There are a couple of us that work in the Auburn Hills area...

I'm supposed to head out to Chicago on Monday to pick up yet another bmw (95 325is). It will be the 3rd 3-series that I currently own and my 4th overall.

Deez...I ended up picking up a 2.93, but if you ever come across one for cheap, let me know.

With all this talk of black M3s does anyone own a E46 M3? Raced one yesterday on 696 up to 125mph! (open rd/little traffic) Had clears and tint all the way around. Just curious if maybe its a member here-I love the look of the current M3s.

EMC - emailed you the other day, got time this weekend if you'll be around.

Everyone - how 'bout another get together for food after work sometime next week?

im down, ain't *ish to do here. boreded.....

i'm still amazed how rare foreign cars are here...enough azteks and rendezvous'.....

That's because you are living in the heart of the Motor City!!!!

The majority of the jobs in the area deal with the domestic OEMs either directly or indirectly. Would say Big Three but I quess that's not true since Toyota just passed Ford!:(

Anyone going to BFE from the area? I am in Ann arbor and looking for some people to go with. Also is anyone interested in the Lolly-pop run in July?

We need to orgainze a meet soon so I can meet you people in person. :)

-Kristin

I am!

i know! automotive oem/suppliers is just about the only industry here...i am in advanced design @ GM, at the warren tech center.

lil'blue - whats BFE???

BFE is the Bimmerfest East. There's a lot of info on it online.

Ya we really need another meet. A few work in Auburn hills so I recommend another after work meet again - Post Bar sound good?

I am making the journey to BFE, I believe there is 2 or 3 of us over here that are going. We should caravan there. :D

rayZ4, u need to know that eveybody who knows that you are from LA, they will be like, why did u move here you idiot :) no offence,, they say the same thing to me :rolleyes:

BFE? I'm in for any club hosted or homecoming events ..

I see that things need to get little organized here..
So I will start here by sending 3 diff peices of information:
1- Name
2- Prefered meet location
3- Time Availability
this way we could tell who is in and how far they could go to. just add your name to the last line

<b>Name,Prefered Meet location,Time Availability</b>
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Tamer,Troy/Auburn Hills,After 6:00 pm and weekends

Hey folks....
Going to Grand Rapids next week and wanted to know if anyone has heard of or had their cars serviced @ German Auto Service on 1014 Scribner Road in Grand Rapids (http://www.germanautoltd.com/Home.htm) and if so, your thoughts on using them? Thanx a bunch....


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Name,Prefered Meet location,Time Availability
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Tamer,Troy/Auburn Hills,After 6:00 pm and weekends
Basam,Lansing,after 5pm, weekdays or weekends

Name,Prefered Meet location,Time Availability
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Tamer,Troy/Auburn Hills,After 6:00 pm and weekends
Basam,Lansing,after 5pm, weekdays or weekends
Neil,Wixom/Auburn Hills, after 6/w-ends

What are you having done? I'm about the same distance as Grand Rapids if you need a hand. I also work mostly evenings and weekends.

Originally posted by TireFryer
Hey folks....
Going to Grand Rapids next week and wanted to know if anyone has heard of or had their cars serviced @ German Auto Service on 1014 Scribner Road in Grand Rapids (http://www.germanautoltd.com/Home.htm) and if so, your thoughts on using them? Thanx a bunch....


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Name,Prefered Meet location,Time Availability
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Tamer,Troy/Auburn Hills,After 6:00 pm and weekends
Basam,Lansing,after 5pm, weekdays or weekends

Name,Prefered Meet location,Time Availability
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Tamer,Troy/Auburn Hills,After 6:00 pm and weekends
Basam,Lansing,after 5pm, weekdays or weekends
Neil,Wixom/Auburn Hills, after 6/w-ends
Ray,Rochester/Warren, after 6 wkday or wkend

Kristin/Anywhere within a 1 hour radius of Ann arbor if possible/weekends (can extend the radius)

Kristin/Anywhere within a 1 hour radius of Ann arbor if possible/weekends (can extend the radius)

DeezBMW: where is the Bimmer Fest event? I only see one in CA and one in Aberta... :dunno

So we got
<font color=green><i>Name,Prefered Meet location,Time Availability</i></font>
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Tamer,Troy/Auburn Hills,After 6:00 pm and weekends
Basam,Lansing,after 5pm, weekdays or weekends
Neil,Wixom/Auburn Hills, after 6/w-ends
Ray,Rochester/Warren, after 6 wkday or wkend
Kristin/Anywhere within a 1 hour radius of Ann arbor if possible/weekends

And I will assume that Dave and Eric are in too..

We could meet around Troy or Framington Hills area, sort of close to all of us, excpet Lansing... ,,, next week as Neil suggested, Fri Mar 26 Good?

one more thing, Does any of u guys have a reset tool? the freakin service light is going to red and I want to reset it... there are some articles for making a custom one, but I don't wanna mess up with the electric circuit..

This weekend, the 27th is bad because we have nationals for gymnastics. The next weekend would be better.

Don't waste your money on a reset tool.

Eric (EMC) showed me a trick with a bare wire on each end connected to pins 7 and 19. Fast and effective reset with no risk of screwing things up...

Alright, I am in for meet. Royal Oak area is kind of a nice central location for everyone or Auburn Hills is cool with me. We could always do a gameworks thing this Sunday...kind of late notice but anyone interested? Or there is Thai food at Rexy's off of Woodward and 13mile. I am up for anything

Also, keep an eye open for the www.xceedspeed.com picnic. They are a bunch of local Michigan car enthusiasts and they usually have a picnic at Stoney Creek in the spring. Check out their website...prob be good to post around there a bit before you just show up.

Lastly, EMC, how willing would you be to help me install suspension on my car? Let me know how much you would charge. I would like to definitely help so I could learn also but I think I would like you experience and your tools. Let me know.

Thanks. Hopefully see you all soon.

So we got
Name,Prefered Meet location,Time Availability
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Tamer,Troy/Auburn Hills,After 6:00 pm and weekends
Basam,Lansing,after 5pm, weekdays or weekends
Neil,Wixom/Auburn Hills, after 6/w-ends
Ray,Rochester/Warren, after 6 wkday or wkend
Kristin/Anywhere within a 1 hour radius of Ann arbor if possible/weekends
David, Auburn Hills/Royal Oak area, 6 or later weekend or wkday

Originally posted by TireFryer
Hey folks....
Going to Grand Rapids next week and wanted to know if anyone has heard of or had their cars serviced @ German Auto Service on 1014 Scribner Road in Grand Rapids (http://www.germanautoltd.com/Home.htm) and if so, your thoughts on using them? Thanx a bunch....


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Name,Prefered Meet location,Time Availability
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Tamer,Troy/Auburn Hills,After 6:00 pm and weekends
Basam,Lansing,after 5pm, weekdays or weekends



Stay away from them.... I had them work on my car a while back, they diagnosed a tranny fault as a smoked tranny and wanted to charge me around $5k to have everything done....It ended up being a malfunctioned kickdown switch, cost me $178 to fix.




Name,Prefered Meet location,Time Availability
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Tamer,Troy/Auburn Hills,After 6:00 pm and weekends
Basam,Lansing,after 5pm, weekdays or weekends
Neil,Wixom/Auburn Hills, after 6/w-ends
Ray,Rochester/Warren, after 6 wkday or wkend
Kristin/Anywhere within a 1 hour radius of Ann arbor if possible/weekends
David, Auburn Hills/Royal Oak area, 6 or later weekend or wkday
Dick, Grand Rapids, up for anything over the weekend
Matt, Grand Rapids, weekend thing too




BFE is by Philly this year I believe. Its in July.

Oh and I have an extra reset tool laying around here you could probably have (if I can find it)

oh, Philly is a long drive..almost 600 miles....
it would be great if you can find the reset tool..thanks!

We could always do a gameworks thing this Sunday...kind of late notice but anyone interested? Or there is Thai food at Rexy's off of Woodward and 13mile. I am up for anything

yah kinda late, but I'm in for gameworks, who else would make it?

I've used a paperclip as a reset tool before. Just insert a wire in the round diagnostic port to connect pins 7 and 19 (you can read the numbers if you look closely). Then, get in the car and turn on your ignition (don't start the car)...the lights will go back to look like you had a fresh oil change and you are set. Pull out the wire and you are all done.

Dave,
No problem helping with the install. I'll have room for the car in the shop shortly.

I might hit up the BFE gathering. That sounds like a lot of fun. I see that they also have a dyno. We'll need to Mike A's car out there to show EVERYONE up!

I've used a paperclip as a reset tool before. Just insert a wire in the round diagnostic port to connect pins 7 and 19 (you can read the numbers if you look closely). Then, get in the car and turn on your ignition (don't start the car)...the lights will go back to look like you had a fresh oil change and you are set. Pull out the wire and you are all done.


Thanks Eric, I did it !! :) ..hopefuly this did not reset the shark software..

Edit: actually It did only half of the job which is reseting the check engine light, but still the Oil Service light is Orange + Red... :mad:

Name,Prefered Meet location,Time Availability
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Tamer,Troy/Auburn Hills,After 6:00 pm and weekends
Basam,Lansing,after 5pm, weekdays or weekends
Neil,Wixom/Auburn Hills, after 6/w-ends
Ray,Rochester/Warren, after 6 wkday or wkend
Kristin/Anywhere within a 1 hour radius of Ann arbor if possible/weekends
David, Auburn Hills/Royal Oak area, 6 or later weekend or wkday
Dick, Grand Rapids, up for anything over the weekend
Matt, Grand Rapids, weekend thing too
Rob, anywhere on the east side of the state, after 6 weekdays and weekends.

whoaa lots of activity here and changes on the site for the week i was away. :3some

Thanks Eric, I did it !! :) ..hopefuly this did not reset the shark software..

Edit: actually It did only half of the job which is reseting the check engine light, but still the Oil Service light is Orange + Red... :mad:


It will reset your oil service light as well. Stop by my work on Tuesday or anytime after that and we'll get it done.

Hi Eric (EMC)
I am having the coolant sensor and belts replaced, valve cover gasker replaced as well as an oil change. Thing is I just don't have the tools to do this right now otherwise I would! I have all the above mentioned parts but since I can't, I am ending up having to take the car elsewhere to have the work done...plus pay for parts again since most places won't use the parts I supply! :( If you could help me out, I would truely appreciate it a lot! :) Email me (basammalik@hotmail.com) with where you are located and if you would be able to help out and when the best time would be for you. Thanx a bunch in advance and talk to you soon. :D

BTW, I am curious to read up on how you are setting up and running your turbo systems. I have done work in the past on FI cars... SC'e 97 Grand Prix and then lots more fun with 87 Grand National TC'ed and IC'ed...pushing about 700+HP :D Would like to get back into that with bimmers...

My family and I have gone to German Auto Service for over 10 yrs. It's a great place with very knowledgable people. They work on a lot of race cars that are featured on Speed Vision and such. Everyone makes mistakes, I'm sorry to hear they misdiagnosed the tranny on your car Deez. Anyway to the original poster, I have always delt with Dan and Roger and they are very nice people. it's an expensive shop but they do excellent repairs and performance work. Besides the dealer, it's the only place I will bring my cars.
I highly recommend!

Hey folks....
Going to Grand Rapids next week and wanted to know if anyone has heard of or had their cars serviced @ German Auto Service on 1014 Scribner Road in Grand Rapids (http://www.germanautoltd.com/Home.htm) and if so, your thoughts on using them? Thanx a bunch....


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Name,Prefered Meet location,Time Availability
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tamer,Troy/Auburn Hills,After 6:00 pm and weekends
Basam,Lansing,after 5pm, weekdays or weekends

It will reset your oil service light as well. Stop by my work on Tuesday or anytime after that and we'll get it done.

Sure, give me your phone or call me, for some reason I can't find your number.

T

A BFE caravan is in the works. Can you guys help me pick a point that we can all meet at as well inbounds from Chicago, maybe like some place in/near Toldeo (23 meets 75 and 80/90 I believe). But maybe like a place to grab eats and gas before we cross Chicago.

i dont think iv heard of german auto service.. unless its the shop you can see from 131 going north in down town grand rapids.

i need to get moving to make it to BFE !! ><

A BFE caravan is in the works. Can you guys help me pick a point that we can all meet at as well inbounds from Chicago, maybe like some place in/near Toldeo (23 meets 75 and 80/90 I believe). But maybe like a place to grab eats and gas before we cross Chicago.

do u have a link for the event details?

Teh stuff for the caravan is almost done. We are not posting it until it is organized, that way there aren't changes and such.

Event detail bimmerfesteast.com should cover it

Littleblue - just bustin' your chops but if you're crossing Chicago on your way to BFE you're going the wrong way!!!

I am seriously considering this trip, sounds like a ton of fun just not sure I can handle not being on the water for the weekend of the 4th!

Anyone still getting together on Friday the 26?

Oh yeah, oops. I meant Ohio. I am not sure how I mixed those two up.

:)


Has everyone noticed the event schedule for BFE?! Why would they have tech inspection on 8am Friday morning???? I was hoping to leave on Friday and spend all day friday/sat there. Oh well I guess.

Are most of you going thursday night?

Hey guys,

I work in Auburn Hills, right near Eric (EMC). I would be up for anything during the week in Auburn Hills/Troy/Royal Oak area, 6-ish is good.

Plus, I have a new toy to show off (99 M Coupe!)

Jeff

Welcome heelandtoe !! one more Coupe in Auburn Hills :drink1: , is it Cosmo Black??

Well, I hope I will be able to make it to the BFE if could take the day off..

Anyone still getting together on Friday the 26?

Yah let's do that... Saturday is better :sun as there are rain showers on Friday...
and sorry for guys who won't be able to make it, but we will be gathering more often once the summer starts.

Place:Great lakes Crossing or Royal Oak?
Time: Daytime is better to see how perfect you are in detailing you car !! ONLY Beeemmers Please...test drives would work too..

Sorry guys. I won't be able to make it. I will be going to Kzoo this weekend to visit my GF. It looks like this will be the last weekend we will have over there before she moves back home...I can't wait for that. Anyways, see you all soon.

Dave

yes, that's the shop.
i dont think iv heard of german auto service.. unless its the shop you can see from 131 going north in down town grand rapids.

My coupe is Cosmos Black w/ Imola Red interior.

tasmisr - I won't be able to make it on sat, looking at houses for most the day. Lets plan something for the Auburn Hills area after work on a nice day so we can all bring our cars.

tasmisr - I won't be able to make it on sat, looking at houses for most the day. Lets plan something for the Auburn Hills area after work on a nice day so we can all bring our cars.

Thanks for the reply... I figured that everybody is busy :( ...
Lemme know if you need any help with purchasing the house, the company I work for has a complete mortgage/finance/title division... I can hook you up.. :)

Hello Michigan people. DSRugis suggested I come over here to the regional forums and say hi to you all. That was a few weeks ago but I was in vegas and then I was getting some dental work done so I haven't been around the computer much. I'm at home right now healing from having the wisdom teeth yanked. Not fun.

I am the proud owner of a 97 M3 and live in south east Michigan. I live on the east side but spend most of my time in the Ferndale area where the girlfriend lives. Oh yeah, I work at Wayne State and actually drive the M down there when the weather is better. It is almost like a videogame avoiding all the potholes with the new BBS rims. As required in the Michigan thread, my car is cosmos black.

Is anyone going to the car show at COBO tomorrow?

There's a "Best BMW" class...

http://www.importlifetour.com/info_classes.shtml

My car is apart, otherwise I would drive it there and pop the hood.

EMC - I could go if its a little later in the evening (Not sure how late the show goes till). Give me a call if you're heading down there.

tasmirs - thanks for the offer. I may need help in that department as the house I'm currently after is a new build that isn't quite finished. It seems a little more difficult to get a mortgage since its not finished. Did you get your service light taken care of? I have access to a GT1 tool if you still need to clear it.

EMC,
whats COBO? i havent heard of it. where is it? Whats it about?

josh.

EMC - I could go if its a little later in the evening (Not sure how late the show goes till). Give me a call if you're heading down there.


I might come with you guys...after 4 or 5 pm is fine...

tasmirs - thanks for the offer. I may need help in that department as the house I'm currently after is a new build that isn't quite finished. It seems a little more difficult to get a mortgage since its not finished.


Sure, lemme know when you get started...pm me..

Did you get your service light taken care of? I have access to a GT1 tool if you still need to clear it.

I will try it again tomorrow, if it fails I will let you know...thanks.. : :cool:

EMC,
whats COBO? i havent heard of it. where is it? Whats it about?

josh.

it's the expo center in down town detroit..http://www.buildingphotos.com/venues/cobo.shtml

I would probably go if I was in town but I am not. Let us know how the show was. Import Life is taking the place where Street Dreams left off.

Dave

im so slow i need to get working :(

finally, my site is live !
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2081130#post2081130

That car show was pretty lame. There was only one bmw in the whole show. It was a stock looking E46 M3. I don't know if the $50 registration fee would have been worth the trophy. ;)
The bikini contest consisted of two girls! It was no HIN, Los Angeles...thats for sure!

Eric, your comments seem to reflect the comments of most people who went to the show. I am glad that I did not waste my time or money.

Dave

are you guys going to HIN in chicago?

deez you going, ill go again.

EMC, do you still have my JT undertry panel? My plastic inner fender wells are
flappin like a dirty hore's meat flaps...LOL Please Advise, thanks bro.

EMC, do you still have my JT undertry panel? My plastic inner fender wells are
flappin like a dirty hore's meat flaps...LOL Please Advise, thanks bro.

Ken, I thought that you like dirty whores? :D
Yeah, I've got it at the house. Give me a call sometime. We'll meet up at Champs.
Take Care,
Eric

Hey guys

If you are planning to go to BFE please go to the following link and sign up for the caravan to BFE. I am the D town rep and I want to see a big turn out since this will be my first run and such.

http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=129196

-Kristin

I just signed up. Should be a fun ride there as well as a good time at the actual show!!

Hey guys

If you are planning to go to BFE please go to the following link

-Kristin

Sounds like it's gonna be lots of fun there...hopefully I will be able to take 2 days off... why don't they do it on Saturday?! :rolleyes:

i just signed up

EMC, cant find your number...give me a call to setup a time to have some
brew. Are you going to this BFE thingy? I just signed up, should be a blast!
Are you guys still meeting at BW3's in Novi on Tuesdays?

Regarding the BFE, what's is the plan,
Are you guys going for 2 days, or 1 day?
Anybody would like to share the room to cut down the costs?
Who is going to the track?? I'm thinking about it :redspot ...

T

I plan on both days but due to limited financial resources, I am taking a pass on the track day to take pics.

I would like to share a room but I need to meet some of you first so it isn't too weird, plus since I am a girl I should make sure you guys aren't nuts ;)
-Kristin

I am completely nuts. Please rule me out.

lol!!

well i guess now i have a due date. ill be done by BFE DAMNIT!

deez are you still planning on staying at your friends?

if not we should all partner up in rooms and stay in the same place.



also we should try to do our michigan meet before BFE so we all know whos who