I'm part of a website here in hawaii that does coverage of car stuff on the islands. Were having a cruise on the 5th of January starting at 1 o'clock at Kapolei Theatre Parking lot. I want to see BMW's there because I rarely see euro's at our cruises, just a lot of Japanese imports. If anyone is interested in coming, please come check it out.

Can I bring my MINI or do I have to bring the 750il? The euro track car is running but looks hella bad with the rust holes!

Where does the cruise end?

Originally posted by The Beastmaster
Can I bring my MINI or do I have to bring the 750il? The euro track car is running but looks hella bad with the rust holes!

Where does the cruise end?

Bring either one man:D The cruise is planned to end at the gas station at the corner of Beretania and McCully because a group that we collaborate with is having a car wash fund raiser, so I'm bringing our cruise there to help them out.

Planned route is Meet 1:00 Kapolei Theatre Parking Lot. Leave 1:30, head to Mililani WalMart. Then over H3 to Windward Mall, then through Kailua to Bellows. Back around past Sandy's to town for the car wash. We hope to see 100-200 cars out that day:dunno

Sounds cool. Have you guys done one of these before? Cops are attracted to these cruises, especially with young drivers full of testosterone speeding and burning out. I hate to see the group having probs with the cops.

We do night cruises once a month or so. Were very well known among the younger car enthusiasts in Hawaii. This is our first day cruise, we hope to keep it more relaxed and laid back. Go to www.racesauce.com and we have pictures and video of our previous night cruises.

Are we the only hawaii drivers on these boards or wat? Do you know anyone else that would like to join my cruise?

I believe there's a few other Hawaii drivers on this board. Most of them are older, like myself. As far as I recollect, there is:
Lopaka
pound4lb
bmwdirtracer
islands52
MauiM3Mania

The only young one is pound4lb. One of my friends may be interested, but he likes to drag race his M3. Damn thing runs in the 11s.

Originally posted by The Beastmaster
I believe there's a few other Hawaii drivers on this board. Most of them are older, like myself. As far as I recollect, there is:
Lopaka
lb4lb
bmwdirtracer
islands52
Scott Hughes (SN is Maui...)

The only young one is lb4lb. One of my friends may be interested, but he likes to drag race his M3. Damn thing runs in the 11s.

If he's down for some underground street racing, I can hook him up with a fix:D Most of our group's events are underground, but this day cruise is for everyone to chillax and enjoy. I'm only 18 :dunno but my website has lotta street respect among the young'ns. Were notorious for having crazy events:boobies Let see if we can get other hawaii drivers to join us

Originally posted by The Beastmaster
I believe there's a few other Hawaii drivers on this board. Most of them are older, like myself. As far as I recollect, there is:
Lopaka
pound4lb
bmwdirtracer
islands52
MauiM3Mania

The only young one is pound4lb. One of my friends may be interested, but he likes to drag race his M3. Damn thing runs in the 11s.


hahahah I'm 27, if you think that's young, thanks for the compliment. lol

Sukebesama, I briefly met you once when you were in your car and I was in mine, at Waikele. I have a black e36 M3. You were with your female friend.

Cruise?? I'm down for that. I heard some crazy stuff about Racesauce.

Gerald

Hey guys, I'm the youngest of the "old" bunch and I'm 37. I'll be 38 in a few weeks. So you guys are definitely young to me!

Call me Pappy.

Originally posted by pound4lb
hahahah I'm 27, if you think that's young, thanks for the compliment. lol

Sukebesama, I briefly met you once when you were in your car and I was in mine, at Waikele. I have a black e36 M3. You were with your female friend.

Cruise?? I'm down for that. I heard some crazy stuff about Racesauce.

Gerald

HAHAHA wtf, i remember that day. That was my chick before, I always used to make her tell people they got nice cars...its a way for me to make friends and talk story, and I guess it worked since you remember. You heard bout racesauce hmm?:buttrock yah Area50 Racesauce cruises get pretty nuts, but only the night ones...we gonna keep this one chill. So you down to come cruise Gerald?

I'll be there. My car should be clean on that day after it gets soaked with firework dust tomorrow night.



Happy New Year guys!!

damn, wish i could go. what kind of bmw do you guys drive? wonder if i have seen you on the road.

Black 750il w/ 18s and an exhaust!
Black euro 635csi w/ 17s, RD body kit, track suspension, rust
All dark grey MINI Cooper S w/ 18s

Originally posted by 2k2hawaii325ci
damn, wish i could go. what kind of bmw do you guys drive? wonder if i have seen you on the road.

awww man you cant go? damnit:az:

I would be there, but the bridge from Maui to Oahu isn't in Lingle's budget!

Have fun!

Scott

Originally posted by MauiM3Mania
I would be there, but the bridge from Maui to Oahu isn't in Lingle's budget!

Have fun!

Scott

Scott,

It looks like nothing's in her budget!:eek:

Originally posted by The Beastmaster
Scott,

It looks like nothing's in her budget!:eek:

well she told us young'ns that she'd do away with the recon laws. And if she does, then I'll be happy. These recon tickets are killing me:mad:

so how was the drive?

Yea, how was the cruise? Sorry I couldn't make it because I got very sick. Chicken pox to be exact. Still living through this hell.

Originally posted by SukebeSama
well she told us young'ns that she'd do away with the recon laws. And if she does, then I'll be happy. These recon tickets are killing me:mad:

Sorry... I'm dense. WTH are recon laws?

Scott

Originally posted by MauiM3Mania
Sorry... I'm dense. WTH are recon laws?

Scott

I'm pretty sure the recon laws only apply for oahu and none of the other islands in the State of Hawaii. If you want to modify your vehicle, or "reconstruct" it in any way, you must go to the "recon station" so they can evaluate the changes and determine whether they are safe or not. If your modifications aren't a safety hazard, they grant you a "recon permit." However the laws are very strict, and often times people can't pass the recon tests and are denied recon permits. For instance, I wouldn't be able to pass recon because I have adjustable suspension which is illegal by recon laws. But I am required to have a rcon permit for my muffler, my lowered suspension, and even my rims because they are more than an inch larger than my stock wheels. My dad needed recon for his headlight conversion on his miata, hah. Theyre a bunch of shitty rules that the State seemed to have made to collect money (money to buy recon permit, and money spent to pay recon tickets). I've gotten two recon tickets so far...my car was legally unsafe to drive on the road and one cop threatened to have it impounded:(

Whoa!

That's no good... so LL is gonna drop that stuff? I mean, you still have a safety inspection to check for unsafeness, yeah?

No sniff test there either, right?

Scott

ha i think i win with youngest i am 17.

Originally posted by Hawaii
ha i think i win with youngest i am 17.

Youngest from the Aloha State, prolly! :dunno

I may be on the other end of da age spectrum.... was born in the year of the Snake! :buttrock

Scott

Howzit!

I've heard about those recon laws yeah? VA is no better. I miss da wahine....well, that's not the only thing, hehe.

Anyone have connections to get my foot in the door for a job interview there? Legal field. I knew a person at Cades Schutte; but, he must have quit and went somewhere else.

Yah everyone was saying lingle is going to supposedly drop those stupid recon laws. And yah, safety check still makes sure our cars are safe, even tho I can't pass safety check with my tint haha. I'm glad I got hookups, otherwise I'd be screwed. Of course I'm driving around with a two-month over-due safety check so I dunno *sigh*

hehe...17, you not that much younger. I'm only 18:buttrock What school you go to?

Originally posted by SukebeSama
hehe...17, you not that much younger. I'm only 18:buttrock What school you go to?

SukebeSama, do you remember that English group... the Beatles? I do. :redspot

Guess again!:clap:

Scott

I was in Oahu for a week over Christmas. The whole time I only saw two M3's. Traffic was terrible. I've been in Detroit for quite some time now, but I wouldn't want to have your traffic. Of course, when we flew over to Hawaii, there was almost no traffic.

I envy you guys. Even when it was raining, the weather was so much better than here in Michigan. Lot's of "ricers" on the Islands!
Take Care,
Eric

hmm...beatles...beatles....doesnt seem to ring a bell, hehehe. Nah I'm a fan of the oldies too.

and yes, lots and lots of ricers. I often find myself border-lining "riceness" because I hang aroudn them too much. *sigh*

On a side note, there's a euro cruise this Sunday at 10:30...anyone from the boards want to go? I wanna go but I'd rather roll in with a couple other BMW drivers...anyone up for it? dont know who's putting it on, I forgot their name...its their first annual euro-car cruise or somethin like that:dunno mostly VWs but I want to check it out if anyone else is interested

i go to mililani.

Originally posted by MauiM3Mania
Youngest from the Aloha State, prolly! :dunno

I may be on the other end of da age spectrum.... was born in the year of the Snake! :buttrock

Scott

Scott,

I was born in the year of the snake, too! Either we're the same age, or you're 12 years older.

NoSoup4U, you should try McCorriston or Goodsill, too.

Originally posted by The Beastmaster
I was born in the year of the snake, too! Either we're the same age, or you're 12 years older.

Unless Owen were to check in, looks like I take the 'old man' title! :alright

Any details on the Aloha 500?

Scott

It may be in June. I have to check / the track for the availability for a Sat and Sun. I can usually get Sat, but not Sun. Owen's going to ATL for a CCA DEC Congress in Feb.

Thanks Brian, keep us updated! -Scott

does anyone on oahu know a place that sells OZ supralegras

Check out the BMW service station in Kakaako. I can't remember the name. You'll see a bunch of Bimmers in the front. (not the main BMW) Anyhoo, I seen they had some Superleggeras on display last month.

thanks i'll check that place out

When is the next BMWCCA driving school/lapping session?

Does anyone here participate in SCCA Solo I/II or lapping sessions?

I just picked up a 97 M3 for a daily beater and I'll be driving the car at those events.:)

a 97 M3 for a daily beater. that must be nice. i have yet to join the cca yet.

Hawaii,

what kind of BMW do you drive?

Have you ever thought about coming out to SCCA SOLO II and learning how to improve your driving ability?

It's a lot of fun and there is no one who couldn't use the practice.:)

Originally posted by Reid
Hawaii,

what kind of BMW do you drive?

Have you ever thought about coming out to SCCA SOLO II and learning how to improve your driving ability?

It's a lot of fun and there is no one who couldn't use the practice.:)

Reid with the ITR?

i drive a 325is 5 spd. i have been meaning to join but i am to lazy to sign up. i'll get around to it soon.

Originally posted by SukebeSama
Reid with the ITR?

That would be me.

Do I know you?

Originally posted by Reid
That would be me.

Do I know you?

No not really. I've met you before though. I was at one of the RSX cruises, riding with Derrick...taking pictures for my website. I've seen you drive at AutoX before as well...What happened to the ITR? Still have it?

Originally posted by SukebeSama
No not really. I've met you before though. I was at one of the RSX cruises, riding with Derrick...taking pictures for my website. I've seen you drive at AutoX before as well...What happened to the ITR? Still have it?

Cool, I remember you. That was the day I was driving Ryan's RSX.

I still have the ITR. With the addition of the M3, the ITR will probably never see the street again.

So when is the next BMW cruise?:)

Originally posted by Reid
Cool, I remember you. That was the day I was driving Ryan's RSX.

I still have the ITR. With the addition of the M3, the ITR will probably never see the street again.

So when is the next BMW cruise?:)

oh no, what a shame:( ...ITR is one of my dream cars heh...the attainable dream cars...i have a lotta dream cars i'll probably never own =P

Anywho...I really want to set up a BMW cruise for Hawaii...but its getting hard to find enough of them. I want to set one up to feature on my website tho...can we find enough interest to make this happen?:dunno

And for them hawaii drivers if any of you are interested, Racesauce will be havin a car cruise in the second week of February. Were expecting 200+ cars hopefully to show up.:alright show everybody how yummy the sauce is :buttrock

Originally posted by SukebeSama


Anywho...I really want to set up a BMW cruise for Hawaii...but its getting hard to find enough of them. I want to set one up to feature on my website tho...can we find enough interest to make this happen?:dunno



Hi, I just aquired a 95 325i automatic Sedan from my sister. I used to drive a 1993 Acura Legend LS Coupe 6-Speed. You may have seen me at times. I had the 6-SPEED plates. Anyway, I sold that car to my other sister since my wife needed a 4 door automatic to drive. I will be getting a 2 seater Acura in February from a friend of mine so we needed the automatic 4 door. Anyway, maybe one day I can come out an meet some of the local BMW owners. My car is stock right now, but I do plan on adding some clear/red tails, color match the lower skirts and trim and mirrors, maybe add some M3 mirrors. You know, the usual :) I also an planning on putting on some 19" rims in the future. Anyway, just keep my posted about future meetings and I'll see if I can come out. By the way, I am also a member of PimpLux here in Hawaii. The webpage is www.pimplux.com. Thanks.

Chris

Originally posted by ChrisK
Hi, I just aquired a 95 325i automatic Sedan from my sister. I used to drive a 1993 Acura Legend LS Coupe 6-Speed. You may have seen me at times. I had the 6-SPEED plates. Anyway, I sold that car to my other sister since my wife needed a 4 door automatic to drive. I will be getting a 2 seater Acura in February from a friend of mine so we needed the automatic 4 door. Anyway, maybe one day I can come out an meet some of the local BMW owners. My car is stock right now, but I do plan on adding some clear/red tails, color match the lower skirts and trim and mirrors, maybe add some M3 mirrors. You know, the usual :) I also an planning on putting on some 19" rims in the future. Anyway, just keep my posted about future meetings and I'll see if I can come out. By the way, I am also a member of PimpLux here in Hawaii. The webpage is www.pimplux.com. Thanks.

Chris

watsup Chris

Pimplux is a pretty cool crew...i've met a few of you before. I know Sandy (wit the black solara) , but I dont think she cruises that much now-a-days. It'd be nice if Pimplux came out to the RS cruise on the 15th of February hehe.

oh and BTW, I have some M3 style mirrors you can take a look at if you want. I'll sell em to you for cheap. Brand new, power, etc.

Would anyone be interested in a doing a small meet of just BMWs?

A smaller group is easier to keep out of trouble.

It's nice to be able to go for a drive without hearing guys yelling "one time" at every stop.

Originally posted by Reid
Would anyone be interested in a doing a small meet of just BMWs?

A smaller group is easier to keep out of trouble.

It's nice to be able to go for a drive without hearing guys yelling "one time" at every stop.

Actually people yell that at small cruises too, hehe. One time Derrick, Derricks friend Ken, Ryan, and I were just cruisin around the island. We were chillin in a parkin lot north shore side, and Team Dynasti rolls in. So we leave cuz we don't want attention, and they all yellin "one time! one time!" to us...well not me in my lil 318:( but to the RSXs and the IS300.
But yah, if we can get enough BMWs together, I would luv to have a BMW-only cruise.

Originally posted by SukebeSama
Actually people yell that at small cruises too, hehe. One time Derrick, Derricks friend Ken, Ryan, and I were just cruisin around the island. We were chillin in a parkin lot north shore side, and Team Dynasti rolls in. So we leave cuz we don't want attention, and they all yellin "one time! one time!" to us...well not me in my lil 318:( but to the RSXs and the IS300.
But yah, if we can get enough BMWs together, I would luv to have a BMW-only cruise.

Just let me know when and where and I'm there.:)

Well lets get a head count before we pick a date, and see how many BMW's we can bring together. I can get at least two or three of my friends to come. Who else would join in?

I would come out. It just depends on the actual date and time.

woo hoo! got a M5 that might be joining us. Anyone know the guy that drives the blue 325i, he works at the dealership...I met him before but forgot his name, he'd probably come join us

i'm down. make it on a sunday

How's this for an event?

BMW Car Club of Hawaii presents
Spring Fling High Performance Driving School
Saturday, April 26
Hawaii Raceway Park

It is officially a go!

Yo BeastMaster, you gonna come check out my cruise on the 15th? Gonna have plenty people...better than last time...dont know what happened:confused:

I'll try. Should I be on-time or fashionably late?

Originally posted by The Beastmaster
I'll try. Should I be on-time or fashionably late?

I told everyone to be there at 10:00...the young'ns however are always fashionably late:nono I'll probably be there by 9:30 at the latest. Me and my team are eating dinner either at Byrons across the street, or L&L at 9:00 and we'll be at the parkin lot after were done. We'll probably leave there either when they kick us out or 10:45ish, whichever comes first:D

damn.
looks like i'm tardy.
but yeah.
i'm from oahu.
twenty years old.
i got a blue 94 325is 5-spd.
as far as a cruise..
i would be down.
but.
i don't think my job and school is cool with that.
besides..
i'd be too embarassed cause my car is too stock.
i know a few bimmer drivers who might be down though.
maybe one of these days.
just keep me posted.
peas all.

Originally posted by fffreshkope
damn.
looks like i'm tardy.
but yeah.
i'm from oahu.
twenty years old.
i got a blue 94 325is 5-spd.
as far as a cruise..
i would be down.
but.
i don't think my job and school is cool with that.
besides..
i'd be too embarassed cause my car is too stock.
i know a few bimmer drivers who might be down though.
maybe one of these days.
just keep me posted.
peas all.

My car is 100 stock as well, right down to the 15" rims:( I just picked mine up about 2 weeks ago though. What color Blue is your car? Mine is something called Montreal Metallic. Also, anyone know where we can pick up a quality carbon fiber hood for the E36 325 locally? My hood has some dings in them and scratches and I figure a carbon fiber hood would be a better option than paying to get the hood repaired and repainted. I would probably paint the carbon hood anyway so slight flaws in the carbon fiber is no issue for me.

Montreal Blue, the purplish one! AS for a CF hood, you are better off ordering from the mainland. Try to get a few guys together and make a group purchase and have it drop shipped to one location. The weight is light, it's just the dimensions that'll kill you in shipping. With a bulk purchase, they can wrap all of them together.

Originally posted by ChrisK
My car is 100 stock as well, right down to the 15" rims:( I just picked mine up about 2 weeks ago though. What color Blue is your car? Mine is something called Montreal Metallic. Also, anyone know where we can pick up a quality carbon fiber hood for the E36 325 locally? My hood has some dings in them and scratches and I figure a carbon fiber hood would be a better option than paying to get the hood repaired and repainted. I would probably paint the carbon hood anyway so slight flaws in the carbon fiber is no issue for me.

well i picked up my car two years ago.
umm..
but it isn't exactly stock to be truthful.
although i would want to hook it up a little more.
yes i have the 15" rims too.
which brings up a question..
anyone know where to get the silver bbs rg-r's..??
from what i know..
they only carry the black finish here in the u.s.
and i believe i seen a pair on a car at school.
unless they imported it from japan..?
oh and to answer your question..
my car's blue is called maritius-blau.
it's the deep blue metallic.
but i need a new paint job badly.

where is the location and time for the cruise on the 15th. i might be interested.

Hey Keeper of the Gate,
How about opening up the gate and having two days of Perf driving like last year? And in case you are wondering who this is, I suggested having it every six months. So what's up with that? I can't make the 26th, gottah work. Bummers, I've been waiting all year long for this. Have it again in sept - nov time.
BMW circle island drive sounds good to me. I could ask zzzing if he would like to go. Gottah be day time on the weekend, us older folks can't stay up like we use to, besides gottah go to work early.
Sorry haven't been to any meetings lately, too busy on tues. nights. This is something BMWCCH should be trying to do to promote the club, sounds like there is a lot of interest.

????
Motrv8

Howzit Woodman! No can do on a 2 day event. The track is booked on Sundays for the next year! Thought about a Friday/Saturday, but not too many takers on Friday and I didn't want to run in the red. The Aloha 500 will be held at a later date, we are looking at July.

Way to go!! So are you telling me that 4-26-03 is not going to happen? I don't mean to sound so negative, but July would surely work better for me!
So, do you still need help with the 500? Could we reserve the track for two days twice a year for the year 2004 or 05? I can't make the tue meetings but you can e-mail me......pa pa.....LOL

motrv8 :checkered

4/26 is going to happen. We're having at least 2 events this year! I'll need help with both events. Even trying to do something on Maui. Right Scott ;).

Righto!:D

Scott

Beastmaster: I maybe up for the Spring Fling and possibly my son (E30M3)...

Reid: I thought you were drving a 330i at the last Auto-x, welcome to the M3 club...

P.S. I'm could be the oldest, year of the horse...

Originally posted by Gene V
P.S. I'm could be the oldest, year of the horse...

dob:1966? :evil2

Scott

not even close...1942...

Gene, seems as if you do take the honors.

I was just trying to make you feel better. :D

Scott

Hey Gene,
I hear you are putting on some suspension items at the shop next to Voytek's, Performance something. I was talking with the guy Ken, he said you frequent his shop. I had Voytek install some suspension goodies and Ken did the alignment.
Are you coming out on the 9th? I know you mentioned no rest days now that it's on Sunday's, but what fun!

Beastmaster, what is the cost & time of the event on the 26th, just in case I get off early.

motrv8 :checkered

Gene,

Good to see you on the boards. You think Ken might be coming out? Haven't seen him at a CCA meeting in a long time. Last time was a couple of years ago at the dealer.

Woody,

You know what time it starts! After all, you beat everyone else there. Probably running on the track from 9 am to 4 pm, but we're there from 6:30 am. Weren't you there @ 6 am?

Co$t? It has yet to be determined! I have a preliminary budget that I have to work out w/ Owen. We will also have to see about dealer contributions, mainland instructors, catering, insurance, t-shirts... If I can keep the costs down, then it'll be cheaper for all.

Right now, we're thinking about a MINI event as April will be MINI of Hawaii's 1st Anniversary. So MINI may be the marque at Spring Fling. Maybe I'll even have time to run a lap or two in my MINI or I'll have a new body for my 6er.

Just be on the lookout for more info in the quarterly newsletter! ;) Yes, it will be coming out shortly after a 6 month hiatus. Anyone want to volunteer as editor? Pleeeeease?

Scott,

My body's a little rickety at times, but I think young.

Woody,

Son Ken and I did my suspension two weeks ago yesterday (Bilstein & H&R Sports). Will be mounting new R compound tires tomorrow and have my alignment scheduled for Friday. See you Sunday.

Originally posted by Gene V
My body's a little rickety at times, but I think young.

That's my attitude as well, Gene. Think young, play young and rest a lot! :12:

Scott

Rest a lot, you got it!

Alright Gene!
I had the same installed a week ago Thursday. Now, if I could only get your experience and skill?? You sure don't drive your age, but isn't age just a number? New R's hey, I got to wait on those.

Brian > No Hawaiian time again huh? Yes Tom and I were there at 6:00 wondering if the 500 was still on....
I'll wait for the semi annual quarterly newsletter for more info.

motrv8 :checkered

Originally posted by Gene V
Reid: I thought you were drving a 330i at the last Auto-x, welcome to the M3 club...

The 330Ci is my mom's car and luckily it is also in D Stock (like my Integra). I use it on those mornings when I wake up late and don't have time to prep my Integra.

Is there any chance I could get a ride in your car with the new suspension on 2/9?

Originally posted by The Beastmaster
How's this for an event?

BMW Car Club of Hawaii presents
Spring Fling High Performance Driving School
Saturday, April 26
Hawaii Raceway Park

It is officially a go!

Where do I send the money?

I think my mom would like to run this event also.:)

Reid,

If I have the energy to stay for fun runs I'd be happy to give you a ride...new suspension is firm, you feel all of the bumps but they don't seem to be as sharp edged as stock..car feels tighter and more responsive...

Woody,

How did your suspension come out, did you get the advertised drop in ride height? I was susposed to get a one inch drop front & rear, but only the rear dropped (seems to be a common E36M3 problem when installing Bilsteins)...yesterday I added additional 10mm spring pads in the rear to bring it up some (.5 inch)...

Hmmm, looks like we have a lot of interest from you guys! Since all of you are CCA members you should should be getting the info in the semi-annual sometimes quarterly newsletter. A postcard should also be going out for the event, along with e-mails.

Did all of you receive the e-mail about Tuesday's meeting?

Hawaiian time? While I was hauling butt from Hawaii Kai to HRP, Owen was having coffee somewhere in the vicinity. And of course, we had to wait for someone from the track to open up for us. :) I like to sleep late on weekends and getting up at 5 something to get to the track is a little early. That's why you don't see me out at Solo II.

Gene

My back end has a significant 1" drop, which is good for me. The rear I thought, was always to high, but the front looks only .5 if anything. And yeah, I feel all the bumps also. My wife surprised me on my birthday with a butt strut, and I thought that the suspension was my gift. I guess the real gift is my Wife, after all she did surprise me with the car also back in June of 01.
Now to see how it feels at the a-x on Sunday. Andy and I did a little touring around his house after installing the B/S, but no real twisties.

Beastmaster >

We need to get some flyers out at least 6 weeks b4 any event. Pass them out at the meetings, and the club members can place them on BMW's that they see when going shopping and stuff.
Semi free advertising and promotion of the club and events.
Just a suggestion.

motrv8 :checkered

do you have to be a member to attend

Originally posted by thrlls

Beastmaster >

We need to get some flyers out at least 6 weeks b4 any event. Pass them out at the meetings, and the club members can place them on BMW's that they see when going shopping and stuff.
Semi free advertising and promotion of the club and events.
Just a suggestion.

motrv8 :checkered

I'd be happy to put up a notice about the events on Racesauce.com. I'm sure we have a few BMW viewers that venture to our site...if y'all want:dunno

FYI. The event will probably run @$199 for the day. Comparable events on the mainland would run $300 - $500 for the day. Experienced instructors will instruct you in YOUR car. Food and beverages will be provided.

Koa,

Thanks. I would really appreciate it.

Hawaii,

No need to be a CCA member. Everyone is welcome.

Let me know what you want me to put up on our RS website and I'll get it done:)

sukebe..
you don't go to u.h. do you..??

oh yeah..
your ride's tight.
clean.

Originally posted by fffreshkope
sukebe..
you don't go to u.h. do you..??

yah i go UH...you seen me around or somethin? I park on the street a lot:( parkin in the structure everyday is an expensive habit:mad:

yeah..
i think i seen your car in the structure a few times.
you took off the rims in the front right..??
bbs rg-r's..?
i've been looking for those for the longest.

Originally posted by fffreshkope
yeah..
i think i seen your car in the structure a few times.
you took off the rims in the front right..??
bbs rg-r's..?
i've been looking for those for the longest.

i got a damn hole in my front right tire and I been runnin the front stocks for almost a month now:mad: I really really need a new tire haha. Anyway...I bought em from some military guy a year or so back. I might be sellin them in a few months or towards summer time if you still lookin for em later on. They'll have newer tires heh.
I'm also missing my right fog lamp if you hadn't noticed that either. Really pisses me off how ghetto my car is looking these days.

What do you drive? You go UH as well?

SukebeSama, you have 6% tint? Where do you go for safety inspection. You have to hook me up :) I'm shipping in a car in a car next week but it has too dark a tink and I'll probably have to have it removed so I can get the safety inspection so I can register it in Hawaii. I only have 30 days to get all this done so I was just planning on taking it off since I don't know anyone who would let the tint slide anymore.

Originally posted by SukebeSama
i got a damn hole in my front right tire and I been runnin the front stocks for almost a month now:mad: I really really need a new tire haha. Anyway...I bought em from some military guy a year or so back. I might be sellin them in a few months or towards summer time if you still lookin for em later on. They'll have newer tires heh.
I'm also missing my right fog lamp if you hadn't noticed that either. Really pisses me off how ghetto my car is looking these days.

What do you drive? You go UH as well?

oh i see.
yeah.. i was kinda wondering what happened.
if i'm still rimless by the time you're selling them..
i'll definitely be interested.
and no i never noticed your missing fog light..
aahahha.
but yeah..
i go to u.h. too.
i drive a blue '94 325is.
it's pretty much stock..
all i did so far was euro clears and a 2" drop.
cause like you said..
parking in the structure is an expensive habit.
my car is dirty..
can't miss it.

chris..
i feel you on that one.
my inspection is due this month.
my tint is legal.
but i just dropped my car.
i'm not sure if i should just go in and chance it.
i'm trying to find someone to hook it up.
but i haven't yet.
i need it quick so i can tint my car.
they use to sell them in the buy and sell classifieds.
aahahha..
not anymore though.
i knew the ad wouldn't run for too long.

oh silly silly. Everyone knows that in hawaii, were all family. If you live here long enough, you make enough friends. Gimme a holla when you come with your car and you know i can help out a fellow BMW-owner:D

Originally posted by fffreshkope
oh i see.
yeah.. i was kinda wondering what happened.
if i'm still rimless by the time you're selling them..
i'll definitely be interested.
and no i never noticed your missing fog light..
aahahha.
but yeah..
i go to u.h. too.
i drive a blue '94 325is.
it's pretty much stock..
all i did so far was euro clears and a 2" drop.
cause like you said..
parking in the structure is an expensive habit.
my car is dirty..
can't miss it.

where do you park? I dont remember seeing a blue 3-series anywhere around...

Originally posted by SukebeSama
oh silly silly. Everyone knows that in hawaii, were all family. If you live here long enough, you make enough friends. Gimme a holla when you come with your car and you know i can help out a fellow BMW-owner:D

Cool, does this deal still apply with a non BMW car? :) The car being shipped is an Acura and will be dropped off at Matson this Friday 2/7. I figure it should reach here in a week or two then I'll let you knpw. Thanks.

Chris

Originally posted by ChrisK
Cool, does this deal still apply with a non BMW car? :) The car being shipped is an Acura and will be dropped off at Matson this Friday 2/7. I figure it should reach here in a week or two then I'll let you knpw. Thanks.

Chris

depends on what kinda car and whether you let me ride in it or not:D haha just playin yo, its koo man just let me know.

The meeting completely slipped my mind and I missed it.:az:

Recap anyone?:)

Originally posted by SukebeSama
where do you park? I dont remember seeing a blue 3-series anywhere around...

i usually park on the fourth floor..
kinda near the back corner.
where all the late comers park.
but if i'm late enough..
i park at hawaiian studies.

Originally posted by fffreshkope
i usually park on the fourth floor..
kinda near the back corner.
where all the late comers park.
but if i'm late enough..
i park at hawaiian studies.

oh i see i see...i usually park on the 3rd floor I think. Hey, you wanna come to the cruise Im havin on the 15th? We need more bmw guys to show up

hmm..
15th.
i'll seriously try to make it.
it depends on the itinerary of the cruise.
i'm down to go but i usually work saturdays.
we'll see how things go though.

Originally posted by fffreshkope
hmm..
15th.
i'll seriously try to make it.
it depends on the itinerary of the cruise.
i'm down to go but i usually work saturdays.
we'll see how things go though.

were goin to kaneohe safeway...then through kailua and around to hawaii kai costco...then over H1 to...i think L&L Nimitz. We figure everyone will split up after HK costco anyway.
the cruise aint start til like 11 so if you could come, i'd enjoy some bmw-company:D

Hey all Hawaii BMW owners. I was wondering what you guys thought about my very first modification to my 325i? 18" rims and tires are on the way and should be on in a few days I hope. I'm getting quotes on color matching the sides, front and rear lower bumpers as well. Anyway, this is the Clear/Red diamond cut tailights. I just intalled them at about 8PM Saturday night and then I had to go to work, so the pictures are not the best since it was at night.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid50/pee556e1f1518a0e4150c5c6edcf32cde/fca9e85d.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid50/peb31ca39b52d5138160f411adba7bcb4/fca9e85f.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid50/p5f5c3b4b075040007d46a4af31700b82/fca9e861.jpg

The lights look great! As for the color matching, most of the E36's had color matched rockers. The factory just painted them over w/ that grey paint. There was a write up on how to remove the grey paint and your rockers would be body color!

ChrisK- Once you start modding, you can't stop. The lights look better than the stock amber/red tails.
What wheels are you getting?
Hawaii potholes can be unforgiving. Be careful not to bend them. I learned the hard way last Thursday. I bent 2 of my passenger side rims. bleh. Anyone know of a good local shop to get them fixed?

those lights are tight.
sukebe..
looks like i might not be able to join the cruise.
but then again..
we'll still have to see how the work situation goes.
sorry mane.
just keep us posted on upcoming cruises.
i'm still hella down to join in.
oh by the way..
i read on your race sauce site a shout to andrew ngan.
friend of yours..??
i went to school with him.
friend of mine.

Gerald,

Try Freddy's in Kakaako. I know they can repair rims, but the guy has a weird schedule so its hard to get in touch with him. It also take him "awhile" to get the job done.

i don't think i will be making the cruise on the 15th
i lost my keys in the sand last night while i was cruising at the beach. i had to leave my car there and get it towed to my house tommorow then get proof of ownership to the dealer to get a new kay made from germany.

You may have the key by the end of the week! For my MINI, I had the dealership order a spare key from NJ and it was FedEx'd to Honolulu by Wednesday. The key codes for the BMW are probably available in NJ as well. If you have a remote key, teh wil have to program it with the car. You will also need the initiation codes.

Thanks for the tip Brian. I'll check them out.

Originally posted by The Beastmaster
Gerald,

Try Freddy's in Kakaako. I know they can repair rims, but the guy has a weird schedule so its hard to get in touch with him. It also take him "awhile" to get the job done.

I believe Freddy's is the only game in town. However, not only does he have odd hours (Like 2AM in the morning) but he also doesn't really have a set price. My friend was quoted $300 for take out some curb damage that was about 1/4 around the rim. Another friend had 2 rims with curb damage done for about $75 a rim and within a few days. Sometimes he takes weeks to get them done. I understand that different finishes cost more and take longer, but these rims where not much different from each other. Other person was quoted $400 for a rim. I hear he does great work though. What I would do is get a quote on how much it will cost. Then, get a quote from those rim repair shops in themainland. It cost be about $35 each insured to ship a set of 17" rims to my friend in california via UPS ground. I hear most of the curb damage cost about $100-$200 at those mainaland places to the cost with shipping might be worth it. Part of the cost of the repair includes return shipping so you shouldn't have to worry about that.

Originally posted by pound4lb
ChrisK- Once you start modding, you can't stop. The lights look better than the stock amber/red tails.
What wheels are you getting?
Hawaii potholes can be unforgiving. Be careful not to bend them. I learned the hard way last Thursday. I bent 2 of my passenger side rims. bleh. Anyone know of a good local shop to get them fixed?

I know the feeling. I bent a lot of aftermarkt rims in my time. Even my forged 3 piece 17" rims that I got from Japan that I had on my Legend Coupe. I thought those forged ones were stronger but sometimes it can't be helped.

The rims I'm getting are the cheaper BMW M Parallel look-a-like rims made for the 3 series. The offset from what I hear is border line at a +35mm. I would have liked them in a +38 - +40, but they don't ake them in that offset I guess. The tires are 235/40/18. I'll see as soon as they come in if I have any rubbing problems. If so, I'll probably roll the fenders.

As for the painted side panels, I did hear and read about removing the grey with that degreaser spray. I'll probably try that first and see how they come out. It it works out good than I'll just have my body shop spray some clear on it when they do the bumbers and modlings.

Originally posted by fffreshkope

oh by the way..
i read on your race sauce site a shout to andrew ngan.
friend of yours..??
i went to school with him.
friend of mine.

small world. He's cousins with one of the RS team. He's a cool guy, cruised wit him a few times. Do you still keep in touch with him? He'll almost definately be at the cruise on the 15th...

Originally posted by ChrisK
The rims I'm getting are the cheaper BMW M Parallel look-a-like rims made for the 3 series. The offset from what I hear is border line at a +35mm. I would have liked them in a +38 - +40, but they don't ake them in that offset I guess. The tires are 235/40/18. I'll see as soon as they come in if I have any rubbing problems. If so, I'll probably roll the fenders.

where do they roll fenders down here..??

Originally posted by SukebeSama
small world. He's cousins with one of the RS team. He's a cool guy, cruised wit him a few times. Do you still keep in touch with him? He'll almost definately be at the cruise on the 15th...
nah.
i used to kick it with him all the time before.
i don't see him around campus anymore though.
plus i lost his cell number.
but yeah..
good friend of mine from high school.
oh..
i see you got your new tire..?
looking good..

Originally posted by fffreshkope

oh..
i see you got your new tire..?
looking good..

haha got em this past week, the pic on the left in my sig was from this weekend at our car wash. Were doin the carwash again this coming Sunday if any of y'all can come support us. Gonna be out in Pearl City at 20/20 Detailing, across the street from the Police Station. gonna be there from 10-4. Come give us $6 and we'll have some young asian girls give your car a good rubbin :boobies

Originally posted by SukebeSama
haha got em this past week, the pic on the left in my sig was from this weekend at our car wash. Were doin the carwash again this coming Sunday if any of y'all can come support us. Gonna be out in Pearl City at 20/20 Detailing, across the street from the Police Station. gonna be there from 10-4. Come give us $6 and we'll have some young asian girls give your car a good rubbin :boobies

wow..!
now that's a sweet deal.

Oahu owners, where do you take your cars for service. I've been reading about the Rear Trailing Arm Bushing (RTAB) failures on the E36 over 50k miles and I'm begining to worry about mine. My car has about 77K miles and I'm fairly sure the previous owners never change it before. I guess I can go to the dealer, but I rather find a good independent shop and start a relationship with them.

i don't know about any shops but i got a ASE certified euro mechanic if you want to talk to him i'll give you his number. he works out of his own garage in mililani.charged me $50/hr to change out my starter(witch was a bitch)

Originally posted by ChrisK
SukebeSama, you have 6% tint? Where do you go for safety inspection. You have to hook me up :) I'm shipping in a car in a car next week but it has too dark a tink and I'll probably have to have it removed so I can get the safety inspection so I can register it in Hawaii. I only have 30 days to get all this done so I was just planning on taking it off since I don't know anyone who would let the tint slide anymore.

Hey Sukebe, can you help me out with a safety check also? The places I go got more strict.:mad: Help a brotha out. Give me a holla, 220-3481. Leave a message if I don't answer. Mahalos!

Gerald

Originally posted by ChrisK
I believe Freddy's is the only game in town. However, not only does he have odd hours (Like 2AM in the morning) but he also doesn't really have a set price. My friend was quoted $300 for take out some curb damage that was about 1/4 around the rim. Another friend had 2 rims with curb damage done for about $75 a rim and within a few days. Sometimes he takes weeks to get them done. I understand that different finishes cost more and take longer, but these rims where not much different from each other. Other person was quoted $400 for a rim. I hear he does great work though. What I would do is get a quote on how much it will cost. Then, get a quote from those rim repair shops in themainland. It cost be about $35 each insured to ship a set of 17" rims to my friend in california via UPS ground. I hear most of the curb damage cost about $100-$200 at those mainaland places to the cost with shipping might be worth it. Part of the cost of the repair includes return shipping so you shouldn't have to worry about that.


Thanks for the input guys. I checked out Freddy's. 2 of my wheels were bent. I had to get them repaired 1 at a time, since my car is my daily driver. The first one cost me $120 to fix. Took him (Clyde) about 3 days to fix. He did a decent job. But, I will find out in the long run if the wheels hold up. I just dropped off the 2nd one last night. It'll probably cost the same to repair. What sucks also is that I found that one of my tires was punctured from the pothole I ran over. Oh well...

Originally posted by SukebeSama
haha got em this past week, the pic on the left in my sig was from this weekend at our car wash. Were doin the carwash again this coming Sunday if any of y'all can come support us. Gonna be out in Pearl City at 20/20 Detailing, across the street from the Police Station. gonna be there from 10-4. Come give us $6 and we'll have some young asian girls give your car a good rubbin :boobies

HOWZIT!! :wave: wow so many hawaii peeps here!! (i'm new here)

sukebe, i was just in that area this past sunday. i don't know where 20/20 detailing is, but if it's that small building (that used to be a gas station?) at the corner of ho'olaulea and waimano home, i think i know then. that was you guys? i was at daiei getting groceries.

how was that ride on the 15th? i have never gone cruzing in a car, have been biker for past 9 years. always wondered about cruzing with 4 wheels instead of 2, but to tell the truth i am terrified of being surrounded by all that testosterone. :blush2:

i park at u.h. too. :drink1:

Originally posted by DesmoBob
HOWZIT!! :wave: wow so many hawaii peeps here!! (i'm new here)

sukebe, i was just in that area this past sunday. i don't know where 20/20 detailing is, but if it's that small building (that used to be a gas station?) at the corner of ho'olaulea and waimano home, i think i know then. that was you guys? i was at daiei getting groceries.

how was that ride on the 15th? i have never gone cruzing in a car, have been biker for past 9 years. always wondered about cruzing with 4 wheels instead of 2, but to tell the truth i am terrified of being surrounded by all that testosterone. :blush2:

i park at u.h. too. :drink1:

yup that was us...shoulda came down, heh.
Yah the cruise on the 15th was dope...had over 250 cars show up...we'll have pics up on our site soon. Colin from www.dohcresearch.com was there and already has some coverage on his site. Were having a smaller cruise on the first of march...and a BIG spring break cruise...you should come check one (or both) of em out:D

Wow, Colin sure does get around :)

Originally posted by ChrisK
Wow, Colin sure does get around :)

he pretty much comes to all of our cruises

Anyone besides me (and absent Chris) from Maui and reading this section?

Seems that everyone participating here are located on that outer island, known as Oahu. :dunno

Scott :orangesle

Outer island? I thought everything else was considered an outer island since everything revolves around Honolulu.

Originally posted by The Beastmaster
Outer island? I thought everything else was considered an outer island since everything revolves around Honolulu.

Far as the thieves (gov't ppl) go, yeah... it all revolves around Honolulu! :az:

Scott

Well, I got rear ended tonight in the 325. This might actually be a blessing in disguise though. I was the first car at a complete stop and someone rear ended the car behind me which in turn pushed that car into me. My rear bumper is a bit scratched up and the lower diffuser is sort of poping out, but other than that it wasn't a hard hit so it appears that no other damage occured. As you know, I have a 95 so I was planning on getting all the lower grey parts painted anyway. This will help pay for a good chunk of that since I'm 100% not at fault. I was going to wait until I got my tax returns back, but it looks like I might be sending the car in for the paint and repair work sooner than I though.

Originally posted by MauiM3Mania
Far as the thieves (gov't ppl) go, yeah... it all revolves around Honolulu! :az:


Uh.. Brian, I hope you aren't a government emplyoee!

:az:

Scott

Originally posted by MauiM3Mania
Uh.. Brian, I hope you aren't a government emplyoee!

:az:

Scott
I used to be for about a yera when I was younger:wave:

But now I work for the other evil. Television:cool:

Originally posted by MauiM3Mania
Uh.. Brian, I hope you aren't a government emplyoee!

:az:

Scott

Well, the fact of the matter is I am a government employee. Let's just say I'm in charge of a project that takes me to all the islands. Yesterday, I spent the entire day in Hilo with the torrential rain, thunder and lightning. I should be on Maui in a couple of weeks.

I am thisclose to the Gov!

Ooooops! Did I put my foot in my mouth!:confused:

I was invited as a guest to a holiday party/dinner last month. My lousy memory has lost their names, but I sat at the same table as an older couple who's two daughters help Linda in some manner.

I'm thinking one oversees the residence.

If you have time when you're here, let's hook up.

Scott

I'll definitely call you when I'm there Scott. Actually, my office is thisclose (it's within throwing distance) to the Gov's residence.:eek: That's a little too close for my blood as I tend to dislike politicians.:(

Originally posted by ChrisK
Well, I got rear ended tonight in the 325. This might actually be a blessing in disguise though. I was the first car at a complete stop and someone rear ended the car behind me which in turn pushed that car into me. My rear bumper is a bit scratched up and the lower diffuser is sort of poping out, but other than that it wasn't a hard hit so it appears that no other damage occured. As you know, I have a 95 so I was planning on getting all the lower grey parts painted anyway. This will help pay for a good chunk of that since I'm 100% not at fault. I was going to wait until I got my tax returns back, but it looks like I might be sending the car in for the paint and repair work sooner than I though.

I just got hit on the 18th. My driver's door has a big big dent on it now...and the worst part is, I don't know who did it. Someone hit it when I was parked on the street, at my friend's house. Damn these Hawaii drivers, heh:mad:

Originally posted by SukebeSama
I just got hit on the 18th. My driver's door has a big big dent on it now...and the worst part is, I don't know who did it. Someone hit it when I was parked on the street, at my friend's house. Damn these Hawaii drivers, heh:mad:

well if it makes you and chris feel any better..
i crashed my car last summer.
by aiea.
2 g's worth of damage.

or if it makes you feel any better my friend crashed his car and totaled the back, then got it fixed and crashed it, and recked the front.
oh and he got his repairs done at BMW honolulu.so $$$$$$$$$$$$

Originally posted by Hawaii
or if it makes you feel any better my friend crashed his car and totaled the back, then got it fixed and crashed it, and recked the front.
oh and he got his repairs done at BMW honolulu.so $$$$$$$$$$$$

So that means the car was sent to Central Auto Body. If the accident was last year, did he get the car back yet?:eek:

in 98 i crashed at intersection of nehoa and punahou (manoa road?). got a concussion & was knocked unconscious for about 5 minutes, now i have a metal plate in my left hand. :az: it was the other guy's fault, he ran red light and i t-boned him. i was on a bike though, total loss. :az:

three years ago i had a Integra GSR...my first car...crashed it on the freeway right before Fort Shafter exit Ewa bound where it curves to the right. Spun around like 3 times, hit the median and wall at least twice...car was wasted...the rubber was peeled off of the front two rims, and there was barely any front heh...i used to be a horrible driver *sigh* i guess thats why i get mad when i see other bad drivers, knowing how bad i used to be...dangerous