ok SWISS is going to try and get us a hotel package. so we need a head count on all who are going. wichita people too (Duy)! a month and a week left so lets get the ball rolling. just post if you are going and how many people are going with you.

Jed + Christine
Thanh
E
Swiss + F.O.T.M.
Kyle + April
Troy

From MBF:

The second annual Midwest Bimmer Festivus is only a little over a month away. MBF 2007 will be held at Grand Prix Speedway just out side of St. Louis in Earth City, MO. Although we had a great venue in 2006, Grand Prix Speedways offers state of the art indoor kart racing, arcade games, locker rooms, conference rooms with HD projection television, and more. The location is also near hotels, casinos, shopping, and other great attractions.

Registration for 2007 will be $25. This will include parking in the MBF corral, an MBF T-Shirt made by FUEL | EUR | EGO, a catered lunch by Grand Prix Speedways, access to the MBF conference room, unlimited soda and water, and more.

For just $10 more, you can participate in the MBF 2007 Karting Tournament. This will be conducted in Grand Prix Speedway’s state of the art electric karts on their indoor, quarter mile, road course style track. The tournament includes race training, race equipment (kart, driving suit, helmet, etc), 2 qualifying races, 1 championship race, and a year membership to Grand Prix Speedways. That’s over a $100 value for just 10 bucks! No previous experience is required to participate. Sign up quickly, because space is limited.

Details for MBF 2007

When: August 18, 2007

Where: Grand Prix Speedways, Earth City, MO

Cost: $25 or $35 with karting tournament

To sign up or for more information please visit: http://www.midwestbimmerfestivus.com

We hope to see you and your BMW there!

btw ill let someone drive the MCS if they want to pay for gas. :)

Swiss+ Flavor of the week

btw ill let someone drive the MCS if they want to pay for gas. :)
:banghead: Shannon wants to see the E30!!!1AARRRGGHH!!!!

ooo jed, i wasnt planning on going but damn thats tempting now. ive driven the 06s and theyre nice, very nice. what kind of mileage does that get?

its not bad on gas but its not the best thing out there. ill see if i really want to take both cars up there.

I'm going reguardless if my car is still under constuction ;). If my car is not ready, I hope i can ride with someone.

oh so how did your meeting w/kyle go?!????????? :)

oh so how did your meeting w/kyle go?!????????? :)

Pretty good, depending on if my lil bro gets another car so that i can have a different daily driver. It's either going to be like your setup or a complete rebuilt that i can do over time.

Ok I am looking into this and need people to chime in and let me know. No floor squatters in my spot biotches!!










(And no you can't sleep in the E30)
:shifty

man i really wanna go but i need to talk to bran first and we have to make sure the touring is in good enough condition to go.

We're only doin 1 night right? 17th?

well MBF is the 18th. i plan on staying the night of the 18th too and come back Sunday the 19th since i will probably be up all day the 18th.

Ok so we drive up on the 18th or 17th?

17th. i am planning on 2 nights in St Louis. thats just me though.

OK registration for MBF is open! i am updating the OP with information from the registration email i recieved. it is going to be a blast!!!!

If I can get away from RA training I'm in. I'll find out about that as soon as I can.

so what time is everyone leaving on friday?

it is an 8 hour drive straight through. i figure people will need to get gas/eat once so it may take 8.5 - 9 hours. for those confirmed to go (we will be making hotel arrangements together so if you say you are going and back out last minute after the arrangments are made, you still have to help w/hotel), we will have a meet in a few weeks. to discuss logistics.

If I can get away from RA training I'm in. I'll find out about that as soon as I can.

that would be awesome!

just a reminder to those i talked to,

dont forget to register for MBF. the link is in the original post.

Register completed! To bad i will be rowing in a 318ti and not a 328ti with you to St. Louis. ;)

you dont want to rush the swap.

you dont want to rush the swap.

I aint, I think the plan is your setup without the rebuilt motor. Save as much as I can for tuition...

If you're going to go with a used motor just make sure to divvy up and replace ALL maintenance items. All the bolt-ons just give a bit more power.....you want to be able to actually use that swap. If anyone could be made example of it'd be me. Especially cause it's your daily. The entire process start to finish isn't just some weekend swap. It NEVER is. All of this is just preparation. If you're scraping into your college fund for this....well....it's none of my business. Good luck.

i agree. if you arent rebuilding the motor then you dont need all the extras. i think at least until you are done with school, you will happy with the power of the stock M52. hell its a lot more than the 4 cylinder.

ben you going to make it? assuming your motor is back in the car.

i agree. if you arent rebuilding the motor then you dont need all the extras. i think at least until you are done with school, you will happy with the power of the stock M52. hell its a lot more than the 4 cylinder.

I'm so excited! I'm going to be part of the swap Ti's family :D

ben you going to make it? assuming your motor is back in the car.

It won't be by MBF. So....no. All money goes to prepare for O-fest. The car will drive down there on its own power and I will be driving in some of the events. Not to mention I will be driving at a couple HST's and the Auto-x's before hand.

we need to get a group going down there too. i plan on going to O-Fest. such a short drive.

does anyone know approximately how much the hotel rooms are running? im sure if turns out that we do go then we would need a room also.

i still need to know about what time everyone is planning on leaving from ok. just curious because i dont get off till 7pm and thats usually if im lucky on fridays. seems like every friday there is always a case running late.

does anyone know approximately how much the hotel rooms are running? im sure if turns out that we do go then we would need a room also.

i still need to know about what time everyone is planning on leaving from ok. just curious because i dont get off till 7pm and thats usually if im lucky on fridays. seems like every friday there is always a case running late.A little less than $100 a night if we go with Wingate, the only one that's not a dump and this is after taxes etc.

Count me in.

does anyone know approximately how much the hotel rooms are running? im sure if turns out that we do go then we would need a room also.

i still need to know about what time everyone is planning on leaving from ok. just curious because i dont get off till 7pm and thats usually if im lucky on fridays. seems like every friday there is always a case running late.

We'll be leaving probably around Noon on friday.

yea i want to say noon at the latest (OKC that is). since it is an 8 hour drive from OKC. then we can stop in Tulsa really quick to meet up with you Tulsa folks.

ok ill see what i can do. maybe i can just leave early that day...or maybe just have the day off since i dont even go in until 10:30.

we need to get a group going down there too. i plan on going to O-Fest. such a short drive.

We'll get things organized as it gets closer!
http://sunbeltbmwcca.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=147

Club Race - (Sept.28) Sat & Sun
Driving School and AutoX - Mon & Tues
Gymkhana and Billy Bobs dinner - Wed
TSD Rally - Thu
Concours and Awards Banquet - (Oct.5) Fri

Reception or dinner every night (except Thu), vendor area, BMW Test Drives and more!

Important dates:
Discount registration ends Aug. 19
Fort Worth Hilton special room rate will be available until August 7th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first

Hope you guys have a blast!

Selling our house moving out of our house building our new house and so on is coming first as of late but we will have to have the MOFOs over for a house warming after the new house is built! :redspot

~Teg

Dang, I'm out. Can't get away from RA training, and I'm gettin my wisdom teeth out. Lame. On a brighter note, I raped a new IS250 tonight. Made me feel good. ;)

Dang, I'm out. Can't get away from RA training, and I'm gettin my wisdom teeth out. Lame. On a brighter note, I raped a new IS250 tonight. Made me feel good. ;)

very nice.

So only 5 people from OKC (6-7 including Tulsa) going to this?

yeah im pretty much out. we arent going to have enough extra funds to go. the touring still needs attention too.

in other exciting news...i jumped in on a group buy for some lowtec springs from abrahams motorsport :)

Hey Everyone!

Remember to register so that we can get a good idea on how many MBF t-shirts we need.

http://www.fuelyourego.com/mbf2007-3.gif

Also, if you still need some help finding a hotel/motel in the area, let me know.

I'll talk with Lofty and see if we can get something going for Friday night. :devillook Something like a 'low-key' pre-MBF gathering.:)

If you know of other bimmernuts that don't visit bf.c, let them know about the event.:alright

Thanks!!

vino, we are working a hotel deal but if you have an 'official' hotel then we would like to hear the details. woot

i am glad that i dont have to worry about the hotel reservations..since i have a free place to crash at a friends house..but i do need to register myself and a few friends. Looking forward to see you MOFO's.

I got the day off!

I have family in the area, so I don't need the hotel, but look forward to seeing everyone there!

sweet troy! ill bring your change from the tshirts with me.

ok guys swiss and i will be working hotels after this next week. deadline for us to know if you are going to MBF and are staying in the same hotel to help split costs is this Friday.

vino, we are working a hotel deal but if you have an 'official' hotel then we would like to hear the details. woot

there isnt an 'official' mbf sponsored hotel. i can do some area recon and report back to you.

that would be great.

What are you MOFO's doing Friday night when u arrive in town??

What are you MOFO's doing Friday night when u arrive in town??

Well we're leaving at noon on Friday and probably get there about 9 or 10. Don't know if we're going to be to tired to do anything. You coming to stay in the same hotel as us? Do you have plans? Is it just you and couple of other people coming down?

ok so this friday i want to book hotel rooms. i will book for me, christine, my sister, thanh, swiss, kyle, april... anyone else?

Well we're leaving at noon on Friday and probably get there about 9 or 10. Don't know if we're going to be to tired to do anything. You coming to stay in the same hotel as us? Do you have plans? Is it just you and couple of other people coming down?

i have a buddy that lives in STL so i will be staying at his place and he works right next to the Karting place. He has been practicing the past couple of weeks, but i am not to worried about it.

Just let me know whats going on. I think Jed still has my number if not i can give it to one of you guys.


Also you should think about making out for the BHR07 (black hills rally) run that the Nebraska boys are doing in OCT.

Motel 6 St Louis - St Charles #1428
3800 Harry S Truman Boulevard
I-70 at Cave Springs/Truman Boulevard, Exit #225
St Charles, MO, 63301
Phone: (636) 925-2020 | Fax: (636) 946-3480
$49.39 - $56.99

Super 8 Motel - St. Louis/North
2790 Target Drive
Interstate 270, Exit 30
St Louis, MO 63136-3116 US
Phone: 314-355-7808 (might be booked)

Super 8 Motel - St Charles
3040 W Clay
Interstate 70, exit 227
St Charles, MO 63301 US
Phone: 636-946-9992
75.99

ok so from OKC it is just me and Thanh. Tulsa I got SWISS, Troy, and VBrock.

is this statement still accurate?

also swiss due to pressure from my gf and sister, i went ahead and got a hotel today. it is right beside MBF and was less than $100.00/night for the room. place is Candlewood Suites in Earth City, MO. i figured the price was pretty much the same as the deal you told me. let me know what your plans are. possibly you, troy, and vbrock in a room... or we may be able to try and squeeze all in one room (its a suite).

let me know y'all.

i have a buddy that lives in STL so i will be staying at his place and he works right next to the Karting place. He has been practicing the past couple of weeks, but i am not to worried about it.

Just let me know whats going on. I think Jed still has my number if not i can give it to one of you guys.


Also you should think about making out for the BHR07 (black hills rally) run that the Nebraska boys are doing in OCT.

i still got your number shannon. ill give you a call when we get close to see whats up.

Freaking A! I got a leak in my AC lines. Looks like it will be a hot St. Louis trip for me. :eyecrazy

kyle has a/c lines for 4 cylinder i think. or you could buy the ones off of Frank.

kyle has a/c lines for 4 cylinder i think. or you could buy the ones off of Frank.

Nah to much work. The car will be put to sleep in 2 weeks anyways. I'll just deal with it. Hopefully I don't go crazy on someone because of the heat but it takes a lot before I get there.... :stickoutt

dude if u need one u can grab it !! no prob!

well we are in the 100s from here on out with the humidity.

hey troy/swiss... dont forget to register. i dont think i saw your names listed on the website.

hey troy/swiss... dont forget to register. i dont think i saw your names listed on the website.

I just registered for the festivus....what hotel are you kids staying at? I may just go ahead and get a room also.

Candlewood Suites Right next to the Karting facility.

here is the link: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cw/1/en/hotel/stlec;jsessionid=XQMANF3TFUQBKCTGWANSJ0QKM0YBGIY4? _requestid=822438

you may want to PM Troy (autophile) or VBrock to see if maybe you want to share a room. i have 5 in my room right now. if it comes down to it we may bring an air matress to accomodate you.

Candlewood Suites Right next to the Karting facility.

here is the link: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cw/1/en/hotel/stlec;jsessionid=XQMANF3TFUQBKCTGWANSJ0QKM0YBGIY4? _requestid=822438

you may want to PM Troy (autophile) or VBrock to see if maybe you want to share a room. i have 5 in my room right now. if it comes down to it we may bring an air matress to accomodate you.

I will do that...I have a one on resv but its just a studio for 75.00 a night :eyecrazy so a couple folks can crash in the room i have reserved if i go ahead and book it