FIRST MEETING IS ON MARCH 16TH, 9PM, Yankee Grill & Roaster in Renton:

1 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057.

I am starting a competition team. I know I've said it before, but this is the real deal. I've posted interest before about a "Team" meeting of a more casual nature in the past, but with TDF and BF.c being so 'family oriented' and organizing so many events already, I want to focus on an actual team. Here is what the team will be about:

Commitments:

Show your car at at-least 5 events per year (HIN, Concours, etc);
Compete in some type of event throughout the year (drag, auto-x, road course, drifting, or even car audio);
Meet monthly with an agenda and tuning time;
Sponsor events like Food Drives and other community supporting events;
WORK ON YOUR CAR!! Improve some aspect of your car over the season.

I will not ask you to run a banner, sticker, or any other type of advertising or attention-getting idiom on your car if you do not want to. I WOULD require you to put a static vinyl in your rear quarter window during competition or show events. I would also require that the "Team" have as many cars at the shows together as possible.

What I will do for the Team:

I will provide any technical and/or installation support I can, whether it be from myself, tuners like carb-conn or BMW technicians I am acquainted with, etc;
I will provide you with any items I can get for your car at my cost. Currently I have accounts with the following vendors:

*Apexcone/XtecUSA/DDM
*Garrett
*Amsoil
*Simota
*Bilstein
*Koni
*H&R
*Tokico
*Sachs/Boge
*KYB
*Eibach
*B&G
*Hellwig
*Addco
*K-MAC
*Ingalls
*Powerslot
*Hawk
*Hiop RaceTec
*BBS
*Samco Sport
*K&N
*Stromung
*Rieger
*Stoptech
*Diffsonline
*UUC
*Lamin-X
*Germany Motoworks
*Recaro
*Powerflex
*a few others

So why do I want to do this? Well, it's not for the money I can tell you that right now. I am doing this because I am REALLY competitive and I love to go in there with a team and kick some ass wherever I go. I want to do this for pride, and pride alone. I want to do this to represent the PNW, Washington State, and my community. The reason I do my business is because I LOVE it. I don't do it for the money. When I get a shipment of parts in it's like being a kid in a candy store every time, even though I know they are not for me I love to be able to give that feeling to other enthusiasts. This Team would just be the next step.

Let me know if you are interested. I am not going to hold interviews... I don't care what you've done or who you know. All I care about is that you love being an enthusiast and you want to kick some asses and take a whole lot o' names. :thumbup:

I'll start getting things organized in the next month or so. No events realy start until April, but I'd like to start meeting in late February or March so we can look at the upcoming events of the year and see what you'd like to do.

TIA!! I look forward to meeting you and making this year an INCREDIBLE JOURNEY for you and your car. :thumbup:

no definate date yet?

I don't get it, what does is the team for like a club or racing team or what?

I don't get it, what does is the team for like a club or racing team or what?


its a crew to get together with, hang out, bbq, work on cars, go to track events together, ect ect ... .just a "CREW" and jesse is going to hook it up on parts ... basicly just a group of people who have a love for cars and help each other out when and where they can ....

no definate date yet?
It was going to be on March 2nd but then I got scheduled to go to a conference on March 2-4 and March 9-12 in Sacramento so I can't do it that day.

I don't get it, what does is the team for like a club or racing team or what?
Yeah, for everything. We are going to meet monthly, talk about upcoming events, show together, participate at events like Auto-X and Road Coarse together, etc. The other part is that we are going to help each other promote faster progress with the modding of our cars.

The point is that a lot of people want to get into these things and become more involved, but they don't have an outlet or a support system to do it. Maybe someone wants to get into Auto-X or Road Coarse but doesn't know what they should do first. Well if people are there that are doing it already, they can guide that person and participate with them locally. That is just one example.

I'll be participating in Auto-X, Road Coarse, Show & Shine events (like HIN), and Audiophile events this year. I am more than willing to help anyone else who wants to also do any of those events, and as a group we can show our pride and community to others. :thumbup:

I want to drift, can you help me out?

I want to drift, can you help me out?

All smartass remarks I could make asside. An M3 isn't a car to learn how to drift in, They're expensive to fix. Learn in a 240sx, get a LSD, get some Kumho's and learn how to drift, then move on to the ///M when you're ready.

i can drift the hell out of my m5. if you had a tire connection i would be down to compete in the drift comps.

Don't want to go the STFU route huh? It'll be interesting to see what you come up with, i've still got plenty of friends with nice ass cars up in WA if you are interested.


Joey

I would be down if I was eligible for track events and such, but I'm not, so I can't be part of the team **cries**

But this sounds like an awesome opportunity, have fun.

All smartass remarks I could make asside. An M3 isn't a car to learn how to drift in, They're expensive to fix. Learn in a 240sx, get a LSD, get some Kumho's and learn how to drift, then move on to the ///M when you're ready.
I agree.. axles and rear end for an ///M3 cost more than a replacement 240SX! :D

i can drift the hell out of my m5. if you had a tire connection i would be down to compete in the drift comps.
If we had some people drifting I could get Les Schwab to sponsor the team I bet.

Don't want to go the STFU route huh? It'll be interesting to see what you come up with, i've still got plenty of friends with nice ass cars up in WA if you are interested.


Joey
Atterbury? I started this about a month ago before I met STFU, so I want to leave it up to see if it works out. I am meeting up with Randy and the team this weekend though - we have close friends in common (we're almost family!) and they meet like 3 minutes from my house. If this doesn't pan out I may just do that.

Time and place announed! Friday March 16th, 9pm, Yankee Grill & Roaster in Renton:

1 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057

i can drift the hell out of my m5.
you sure can.:buttrock you were pulling drifts on the roads in traffic at the bellingham meet.

I can think of better cars to drift than an M5. Too much to break.

I can think of better cars to drift than an M5. Too much to break.
There are a lot of E46s that drift. They of course set up their cars very well, including full cages, but I'm sure that they replace a lot of parts too!

PM'd ya

PM'd ya
Awesome, look forward to seeing you there. :thumbup:

hmm... This sounds interesting.

hmm... This sounds interesting.
Come by and check it out. You're close by so it should be easy. :thumbup:

no honestly i want to do drift competitions if i can get free or dirt cheap tires, and the m5 is the perfect drift car so whoever said it wasn't was mistaken

Yeah, and they handle better than my car in the twisties. Lol.

Unless you make your chassis twice as stiff and ridid/supported, you're just kidding yourself, plus you will have to gut your interior.

Your car is too heavy and rolls too much in corners to compete against lighter/more agile cars as it stands right now.

anyone you can appoint to start a portland chapter? or are we gonna have to make a 2-3 hour drive to be part of the cool club?

no honestly i want to do drift competitions if i can get free or dirt cheap tires, and the m5 is the perfect drift car so whoever said it wasn't was mistaken
Well, like I said I can probably get a sponsor if a few people are going to be drifting. Most drift teams have tire sponsors just for that reason. I already have a good relationship with Les Schwab so I'll talk to the Sales Manager about it tomorrow. :thumbup:

anyone you can appoint to start a portland chapter? or are we gonna have to make a 2-3 hour drive to be part of the cool club?
I think initially for at least the first couple meetings you guys will need to drive up. We have to get organized first. After that we can work on having separate monthly meetings. I'm sure there will be events you guys will want to attend up here, and vice versa. I'll be going to events everywhere from Cali to B.C., so that should work fine. :thumbup:

Haha, yes my last name is Atterbury. Well if you are down in the LA area, you still need to let me know and i'll take you for a tour around the new facility. Depending on the weekend, chances are that there is a track day, so if you want to, come down to Cali and track that thing too!

Joey

Haha, yes my last name is Atterbury. Well if you are down in the LA area, you still need to let me know and i'll take you for a tour around the new facility. Depending on the weekend, chances are that there is a track day, so if you want to, come down to Cali and track that thing too!

Joey
I will, trust me. ;)

K, got it on my calendar.

Traffic is going to be a b**** but it will be fun.

K, got it on my calendar.

Traffic is going to be a b**** but it will be fun.
Naw, by 8pm traffic should be pretty mild. In between rush hour and party hour. ;)

Seems cool. So you will provide free mods pretty much? If we just go to HIN events and such 5 times a year?

If you can get me a 5spd tranny for my car. I'm in ;)

Seems cool. So you will provide free mods pretty much? If we just go to HIN events and such 5 times a year?

If you can get me a 5spd tranny for my car. I'm in ;)
Not FREE. But I'll do everything I can to make it worth your while. :thumbup:

I'll see if I can make it to the meeting. I'm having dinner in Seattle around 7:00 tonight. Highly doubt it, but I will try.

This sounds like a good idea and I'd be interested in participating. Don't know if I can make to every event/meeting as I'm active in some other local clubs. Looks like I can make the first meeting though

Do you know, can I show a stock car at an event like HIN or will I be laughed out of the place? :)

I don't drift (at least not intentionally), but have heard the 2nd gen Rx-7's make a great drift car - they are pretty cheap and there are lots of used parts around.

I'll see if I can make it to the meeting. I'm having dinner in Seattle around 7:00 tonight. Highly doubt it, but I will try.
You don't want to be late.. You only have 2hours after dinner... and 4 more weeks. :D






The meeting is on March 16th. ;)

This sounds like a good idea and I'd be interested in participating. Don't know if I can make to every event/meeting as I'm active in some other local clubs. Looks like I can make the first meeting though

Do you know, can I show a stock car at an event like HIN or will I be laughed out of the place? :)

I don't drift (at least not intentionally), but have heard the 2nd gen Rx-7's make a great drift car - they are pretty cheap and there are lots of used parts around.
This is true. Lightweight, RWD, can break tires loose like nobody's business, and like you said inexpensive.

You don't have to go to every event. Pick your niche..

And yes, you can show a car like your M-Coupe at HIN. They give trophies just for club participation at HIN, so we could have 20 stock M3's there and win SOMETHING. lol. Besides, your car is kick ass and clean as hell!

This sounds like a good idea and I'd be interested in participating. Don't know if I can make to every event/meeting as I'm active in some other local clubs. Looks like I can make the first meeting though

Do you know, can I show a stock car at an event like HIN or will I be laughed out of the place? :)

I don't drift (at least not intentionally), but have heard the 2nd gen Rx-7's make a great drift car - they are pretty cheap and there are lots of used parts around.

HIN is a bit more strict with what they'll let in now i heard.
For example i was told they arn't allowing cars with stock wheels in anymore. :embarrasm

Of course there are lots of other car shows during the year. :)

I'll be there, I want to see the new faces. MAybe get a new sponsor. Damn Autowerks... They never came thru....

I'll be there, I want to see the new faces. MAybe get a new sponsor. Damn Autowerks... They never came thru....
Yeah, sorry you had to be a victim of that BS. I'll be happy to see you there bro! Bring the boser monster. ;)

If the weather is nice count on it!

Your idea sounds like a lot of fun! I've thought about getting into competition and some sort of a car club but have always been hesitant because I'm a noob at stuff like that.
I don't know that I'd do much racing with my 328i since it's my expensive daily driver but I'd definitely get into stuff like show and shine and maybe pick up a cheap car to autox/beat on.
I like the idea of it being a club. it would be fun to learn more about the auto scene with a group of enthusiasts.

Well, I don't think I want to do this with an Automatic tranny bmw... If I can sell my car in time and pick up another bimmer... i'm intrested.

Well, I don't think I want to do this with an Automatic tranny bmw... If I can sell my car in time and pick up another bimmer... i'm intrested.
Why don't you come just to see the type of turnout we have, and stay in touch with the group?

Plus, if you get involved with the group you may find that it is easier to swap in a 5sp that it is to sell your car, buy one with a 5sp, and then redo everything you've done to your car. ;)

Well, like I said I can probably get a sponsor if a few people are going to be drifting. Most drift teams have tire sponsors just for that reason. I already have a good relationship with Les Schwab so I'll talk to the Sales Manager about it tomorrow. :thumbup:

any word on this... i also would like to enter some more drift comps and a hook up on tires would be great .... i usually just buy a set of used ones and do it that way ...

errr.... do I need a to have a showcar like cbouchez to join? :devillook

Hey dude, You car is almost as cool...^^^

Hey dude, You car is almost as cool...^^^

So am I in? :buttrock

So am I in? :buttrock
get your splitter fixed lolZ
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get your splitter fixed lolZ
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hahhahahah there is nothing wrong with my splitter. I just have my own version of "duct-tape" bra for all of those annoying rockchips.

I'll take it off before once the driving season starts. :buttrock

I would love to be a part of your team! I have been thinking about meeting up with fellow Bimmer enthusiasts in my area for a while, and have always wanted to race a Bimmer, i'll email you straight away!

hahhahahah there is nothing wrong with my splitter. I just have my own version of "duct-tape" bra for all of those annoying rockchips.

I'll take it off before once the driving season starts. :buttrock

The "duct tape bra" doesn't leave behind an annoying residue?

The "duct tape bra" doesn't leave behind an annoying residue?

nah... warm water and soap should do it. :alright

MMM... bra residue. I mean ya kool, i shall try and make it up for the meeting.

I will be there.

Man I would love to do... this im getting bored with know one to talk cars and chill with..

Ill try to get the day off.

Man I can't wait till this friday guys, it will be real cool to hookup with the local bimmer community and hopefully make some good friends.

Im definately down to be a part of this. However i am in florida until next monday so i cant make it on friday. but i will make it to the next meet whenever that may be. im gonna try and get my homie with his bagged c320 to join too. so count me in and possibly a few other peeps as well

Sounds good to me. I will try and make it, I just heard. If not plans for the next one for sure:phatyo:

Cool cool! Glad there is so much interest... I hope we don't blow out the room at the Yankee Grill... :eek:

Just got done with my last final so i'll finally have some free time. :D

I get off at 9:30 on friday so i'll be a bit late.

Haha, that would be Funny if we did blew it out. Yea im definately looking forward to this!

so just as a thought...my friend and i were considering getting into rally-x(in an e30) would that qualify for the whole sponsorship deal?

Hey jesse could you give me a call to verify that you guys are still meeting up and make sure i know where we're meeting up at?

Just leave a message if i can't pick up. :)

Hey jesse could you give me a call to verify that you guys are still meeting up and make sure i know where we're meeting up at?

Just leave a message if i can't pick up. :)
Yup we are still on for tonight! Check post #1 for meeting time and location. :thumbup:

There should be a good 20 people coming I believe. :alright

Not going to make it after all. You guys have fun. I"ll try to be at the next one.

had a lot of fun guys...........i apologize for my friend

I had a good time also. He wasn't that bad, atleast he shared his cigarettes.

I had a good time also. He wasn't that bad, atleast he shared his cigarettes.

theres always a bright side to things :alright

Yea I had a great time, I can't wait till next meet, your friend was hillarious.

Unless his friend buys a BMW in the near future, he probably won't come. There won't be Jäger at our meetings anyways so he'd be bored! ;)

Hey, to anyone who didn't make it and wants to stay up on things, please email me and let me know and I'll add you to my Group Distribution list. We had a great turnout with a lot of different experience ranges, and I look forward to helping all y'all with the progress on your rides! Next meeting to be announced soon; it will be in mid-April at the latest.

Thanks!

Jesse

Not going to make it after all. You guys have fun. I"ll try to be at the next one.
Shoot me an email and I'll put you on the Team BB-AW distribution list. We are going to be doing EVERY event this year! :D

yeah, it was a pretty cool meet,

till next time!

yeah, it was a pretty cool meet,

till next time!
Next time will be on April 13th, Friday. I'll have an email out this weekend for y'all. :thumbup:

Put me on the dirty list :D

Put me on the dirty list :D
What's your email address?? PM or send it to me at Jesse@BB-AW.com.

Thanks!

Hey y'all I've got the Team Distribution list set up. If you would like to be on the list so you can get emails about upcoming events, please let me know. The more the merrier!