Bimmerfest 2004 - Calgary Alberta June 26, 2004: Bimmerfest goes International

[Clem]

On June 26, 2004 the first ever official international Bimmerfest event will be held at Tunerworks (http://www.tunerworks.com) in Calgary Alberta, Canada.

A little background on Tunerworks (http://www.tunerworks.com):

Tunerworks has been a pillar in the Canadian tuning community for many years; not just locally, but nationwide. They have built their reputation on quality service and competitive pricing on a vast selection of brands. Their staff is not just comprised of salespeople, but of automotive enthusiasts which makes their partnership with Bimmerfest a perfect fit.

Many thanks to Rob Leech and Tunerworks (http://www.tunerworks.com); who in addition to headlining the event, will also provide the venue, the food, and good music for all those choosing to come out and attend.

We have opened up registration for the event as of today and look forward to sharing the excitement leading up to the event in June.

Please be advised that space in the main lot is very limited (75 cars at this time with the possibility of more if the space permits) with additional space on the street in front. Therefore we must reserve main lot space on a "first registered, first served basis". Also the main lot will be reserved for BMW vehicles only.

Register for bimmerfest 2004 – Alberta, Canada today! (http://www.bimmerfest.com/event.php?action=insertregistration&EvId=3)

In the true form of Bimmerfest, the cost of attendance is your enthusiasm for the BMW marque.

A road rally is planned with the route to be yet announced. Vehicles of all marques are welcome to join in.

More information about the event will be forthcoming as plans are finalized. Please stay tuned to for all the latest information.

- The Bimmerfest.com Team

[JonM]

I just registered. :thumbup:

I figured what the heck, never been to Calgary.

How long is the drive from Seattle? Anyone want to convoy up? I am sure we can choose cool roads if we plan carefully.

[Clem]

I just registered. :thumbup:

I figured what the heck, never been to Calgary.

How long is the drive from Seattle? Anyone want to convoy up? I am sure we can choose cool roads if we plan carefully.


Jon we'd love to have you. :thumbup:

I made the drive from Seattle to Edmonton in about 16 hours give or take. Including a long stop at the Peace Arch (damn cross border shoppers from Vancouver) and Jasper. I think the trip to Calgary may be shorter seeing that Calgary is about 3 hrs (300km) south of Edmonton. Mapquest says 1086 km so granted if you don't speed ;) it'd be about 10-11 hours straight driving.

[Bobo83]

FINALLY! We get a Bimmerfest in Calgary! Well, a car show all together! YES! :thumbup:

[eurospec#19]

VERY tempting!

Is there going to be a list of registered BMWs so that we know who/what will be in attendance?

Anyone interested in a caravan from Vancouver? It looks like it'll be a 11-hour trip, according to mapquest.

[Clem]

VERY tempting!

Is there going to be a list of registered BMWs so that we know who/what will be in attendance?

Anyone interested in a caravan from Vancouver? It looks like it'll be a 11-hour trip, according to mapquest.



Currently there are a couple of E36 M3s and a mix of E46 and E46 M3s. As far as I know the list of attendees will not be published due to privacy concerns.

I'd love to see attendees from accross Canada as this is out inaugural event. :thumbup:

[Tunerworks]

VERY tempting!

Is there going to be a list of registered BMWs so that we know who/what will be in attendance?

Anyone interested in a caravan from Vancouver? It looks like it'll be a 11-hour trip, according to mapquest.

C'mon Mr.H, I'd love to have your Euro-spec here. There will be at least two other '94 Euro E36 M3 in attendance, plus my ///Machine.

Use a few more of those 286HPs....I've made it from Vanc to Cal in 7hr 4mins :thumbup:

Rob

[eurospec#19]

C'mon Mr.H, I'd love to have your Euro-spec here. There will be at least two other '94 Euro E36 M3 in attendance, plus my ///Machine.

Use a few more of those 286HPs....I've made it from Vanc to Cal in 7hr 4mins :thumbup:

Rob

I'll have to start getting #19 prepped! I need to install the Getrag 6-speed VERY soon.

There's NO way I'll be able to make this trip with my 3.73LSD and 5-speed....BUZZZZZ!

[Clem]

I'll have to start getting #19 prepped! I need to install the Getrag 6-speed VERY soon.

There's NO way I'll be able to make this trip with my 3.73LSD and 5-speed....BUZZZZZ!


BAH turn up the stereo and stop more often for gas :p :thumbup:


Rob nice to finally see you show up ;)

[ScCab]

it looks like its gonna be a ton of fun.
Also I hope to see alot of out of towners.....:)

[Clem]

it looks like its gonna be a ton of fun.
Also I hope to see alot of out of towners.....:)


I know of a couple of E46s and a couple of E46 M3s from out of town attending already ;)

[ScCab]

I know of a couple of E46s and a couple of E46 M3s from out of town attending already ;)
awesome :thumbup:

[330iCanada]

I am in. I will be bringing my ASA supercharged 330i.

[Clem]

I am in. I will be bringing my ASA supercharged 330i.
Awesome :thumbup:

Now that will be a sight to see :)

[Bobo83]

I am in. I will be bringing my ASA supercharged 330i.

what!..there is an ASA supercharged 330i in the city!?/!!??! i've never seen this before....love to see it...

[Clem]

what!..there is an ASA supercharged 330i in the city!?/!!??! i've never seen this before....love to see it...
I know of a ASA charged 325i from Edmonton that will be in attendance too ;)

[Bobo83]

I know of a ASA charged 325i from Edmonton that will be in attendance too ;)

HOT DAMN!..so many nice cars!!!!

[zerofighter]

If you guys want, I can advertise at my work (BMW Gallery). Maybe make a poster or something to advertise it :dunno:. If you want.

[jtg]

Give your self some extra time when you go. It can get foggy and rainny in the rocky mountains between kamloops and banff. Which will slow you down to 70km/hr or 50 miles/hr.

[Clem]

If you guys want, I can advertise at my work (BMW Gallery). Maybe make a poster or something to advertise it :dunno:. If you want.
That would be awesome. :thumbup:

[Tunerworks]

Give your self some extra time when you go. It can get foggy and rainny in the rocky mountains between kamloops and banff. Which will slow you down to 70km/hr or 50 miles/hr.

Don't say that! By late June the weather in the Rockies should be great, perfect for a nice, spirited drive ;)

Rob

[Senad]

I'm in. Time booked off work. New mods planned. Pre-show detail scheduled. Hotel reservation is all thats left.

see you guys there.

Btw...... This better be a great showing because Im hauling ass 1800km to get to it!

:thumbup:

[ggm]

Sounds like an awesome plan, all signed up! Can't wait to see all you guys there.
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[duckguy]

any other e32's yet?

[bimmerhead]

Jon we'd love to have you. :thumbup:

I made the drive from Seattle to Edmonton in about 16 hours give or take. Including a long stop at the Peace Arch (damn cross border shoppers from Vancouver) and Jasper. I think the trip to Calgary may be shorter seeing that Calgary is about 3 hrs (300km) south of Edmonton. Mapquest says 1086 km so granted if you don't speed ;) it'd be about 10-11 hours straight driving.

[bimmerhead]

it is 1078 km via Abottsford, Merrit, Kamloops
or 1167 via Spokane;

[Patrick330i]

Hey, speaking of speeding, what is the deal up there? You guys know how we are down here, I think. Most places out here you can probably go up to 10 over no problem. Other places, like in the Southland, you can usually go faster if you are not too far out of line with the "flow." What would it be like driving up there? When I've driven in Vancouver, like twice or something, everyone seems to be going pretty slow. I feel out of place. I try to just put the cruise control on to control me. I wouldn't mind making the Calgary trip, but I'd want to be able to go and not have to worry about "not speeding." :dunno: :angel:

[Clem]

You can usually get away with 10 over. 15 over is borderline (kmph that is)

[Fluidic Digital]

What's going on everyone.

My name is Peter, but my friends call me FD. Clem threatened physical harm on my person if I didn't sign up and donate at least 1000 bucks to the bimmerfest website... so here I am... and I'm happy to say, I'm not hurt. :D lol

[Clem]

What's going on everyone.

My name is Peter, but my friends call me FD. Clem threatened physical harm on my person if I didn't sign up and donate at least 1000 bucks to the bimmerfest website... so here I am... and I'm happy to say, I'm not hurt. :D lol
HAHAHAHAHA Peter

The $1000 was for me not the site.

Good to see you registered up and looking forwward to you being at the event. :thumbup:

[Fluidic Digital]

HAHAHAHAHA Peter

The $1000 was for me not the site.

Good to see you registered up and looking forwward to you being at the event. :thumbup:
Aww damnit... oh well... bimmerfest gets a thousand bucks... it's for a good cause... right. ;)

Clem check your PM's. :)

[M3@Apex]

I'm gonna be there! all registered and stuff! It's one day after my finals are done, so I'll have half a day to clean that thing up:D

hey fluidic, what made you give up VW and go to BMW?

[GregC]

Hope to see you'all there !!

[Sharpy]

Hey, just found your site and am happy to here your event is coming to Calgary. I have lots of friends here that drive the best, and I'm sure they will register for the 'fest.

Sharpy,

Calgary

[Senad]

Hey, just found your site and am happy to here your event is coming to Calgary. I have lots of friends here that drive the best, and I'm sure they will register for the 'fest.

Sharpy,

Calgary

It's like your a poet and you dont even know it. :rofl: :thumbup:

[St/\\\nford]

If anyone needs lodging while in Calgary, please drop me a line, and I'll see if I can help you out.
St/\\\nford
:p

[slk2c230k]

Just got my 01' 325 CiC... such a deal... only 20,000 Kms... If you are going to Calgary and want to convoy... I'll be glad to join from Kamloops. Vancouver and WA will most likely go through here. If you are coming from WA. do yourself a favour and take the Duffy lake road (Pemberton Highway). You are adding a considerable distance to your trip, but you'll go through Whistler and a drive a very twisty mountain road. The scenery is incredible and in June will likely be an incredible drive. Look forward to meeting everyone!

See you there!

[sstuner]

Just got my 01' 325 CiC... such a deal... only 20,000 Kms... If you are going to Calgary and want to convoy... I'll be glad to join from Kamloops. Vancouver and WA will most likely go through here. If you are coming from WA. do yourself a favour and take the Duffy lake road (Pemberton Highway). You are adding a considerable distance to your trip, but you'll go through Whistler and a drive a very twisty mountain road. The scenery is incredible and in June will likely be an incredible drive. Look forward to meeting everyone!

See you there!


ABSOLUTLEY its an amazing route.


amazing

[slk2c230k]

Since the drive is so nice... depending on the time I have available... I am considering back routing and making the Whistler drive myself. If there is enough interest, I might just do it. I was going to make the trip this summer anyway as I have to go to Vancouver Island, but since this is a convoy and is a rare occaision, I'll gladly make the journey on this occaision. If I come, I'll hook up with everyone somewhere south of Vancouver to make getting through "Big Smoke" easier. I'm sure someone from Vancouver will be there to make things easy.

Here are the directions:

Vancouver --> Find and cross the Lions Gate Bridge and follow the signs to TransCanada Highway #1 west toward Horseshoe Bay (or follow the Upper Levels highway from the Port Mann Bridge). Take the Squamish - Whistler exit onto Hwy. 99 North, the Sea to Sky Highway. Read signs carefully. You don't want to go to Horseshoe Bay and the junction is a bit tricky.

Follow Hwy 99 North all the way to Whistler. Have lunch in Whistler. If you've never been there before, You'll be impressed! There are some very excellent restaurants there. Proceed onward to Kamloops! Just follow highway 99 to the signs. The fun really begins now! Switchback after switchback. I'm sure you will feel like you have gone to the gym as there will be plenty of braking and clutch work, not to mention your arms will likely grow some too. You will first go through Pemberton, then onward to Lillooet (LILLOWET) You'll be dumped out at Cache Creek where you simply turn right onto Highway 97 for about 6kms then left on to the TransCanada #1 Highway. Follow the #1 to Kamloops. If I don't join the convoy from Vancouver, I'll be the one on the side of the road by my 325CiC with Giant SMILE! The rest is simple!

Many people come to BC and call it GOD's country. This is the path God takes when he goes Home. I have lived here most of my life, but only took this route for the first time a couple of years ago. After living in BC so long, you take it's beauty for granted, but I noticed it again during this drive and have been looking for a reason to make another trip! It is truly spectacular and should not be missed!

Oh yes... be careful. This is a high mountain passage. This road is well graveled during the winter and as such, will lilely have some on the shoulders. We wouldn't want to see anybody in the rhubarb if ya know what I mean. Also... distractions abound as this road has some very spectacular scenery... bring camera!

Looking forward to hearing from everyone! :thumbup:

[sstuner]

Hey all

So here i am wondering.

i have an 84 318 and i registered like weeks ago now. so that means i get to park in the lot,

but the problem i am having with that is my car is 20 years old and its not going to be show room condition, where as there are all kinds of tricked out new ones.

as this is my first ever fest that i have ever been too i am a bit concerned about showing off my 20 year old car that i have now spent 385 hours restoring.
and it looks like i have another easy 500 to go.

but there will still be a few problems and little things that i wont get done in time.

so CLEM if there is a sweet ride that should be in the lot where as mine is pretty much going to be stock i am willing to give it up,

just thought i would let you all know in case there isnt enough space


see you all in cow town

[Bobo83]

I don't think it should matter to much. There will be a lot of stock cars, or slightly modded ones. I'm not to sure on how many super modded bimmers are in Calgary, but hey, it's a BMW meet, doesn't matter if it's stock or not, just enjoy :D

[Clem]

I don't think it should matter to much. There will be a lot of stock cars, or slightly modded ones. I'm not to sure on how many super modded bimmers are in Calgary, but hey, it's a BMW meet, doesn't matter if it's stock or not, just enjoy :D
:thumbup:


@ sstuner: Think of Bimmerfest as an organized ENTHUSIASTS meet. The whole premise of the event is about the love of BMWs, not whether they are modded or not.

There will a be a few "stock" 2002s and E30s and E28s etc etc... in attendance as well. You have nothing to be ashamed of. You've put a lot of your time and passion into restoring your car.... well show it off for the rest of the enthusiasts to see. :)

[sstuner]

:thumbup: Hey Guys,

thanks enthusiasm, or how ever you spell it, hahaha. its contagious


i just spent 36 hours straight on it,. styring to get the prep work done for the paint wet

36 hours straight no sleep. its going to be sweet

just need a set of seats now where i dont fall through them,,

any one have a set??????


later all

[ggm]

Anyone else getting excited?! Can't wait to see all your hard work sstuner!

[sstuner]

well this is one of the good news bad news days.

i cant believe it.

so here is my little 318.
number 2 cylinder has a massive amout of blow by, thats where the combustion gasses blow past the piston rings, its not good. so i am lookinf at 1800 bucks to redo the engine, it will take about a week to get the engine back from the machine shop and then another few hours to rebuild it and then put it back in,

thats the bad news.

now for the good news.

hahahahaha what a score,.

for a grand and i mean a grand even i am getting a 325 is engine,tranny,rear end, rear control arms with the disk brakes all around and the rest of the car, not much left of it though, some retard was drinking and driving and totalled it. but the running gear is still good, and with the exception of a damaged water pump and a destroyed rad it is all good to go.

so now the big project is about to start, swapping a 1.8 for the 2.5.

i am all tingly and feel like i am going to pee my pants just thinking about it.

sure the 1.8 goes like snot, but now i got the bigger and badder engine, hmmmmm
i wonder how many tickets i am going to get.......



any way just thought that i would post on here as you people are the only ones that understand what i am going through right now.,


but my ride will be on the road by the end of may. fresh paint, fresh interior and now a shinny new 2.5 inline 6


see you all in cow town

[JamesY]

Hey guys.

Sounds like your gunna have a blast!! If you guys are meeting at Tunerworks to show them off before you go for the cruise, are people going to be allowed to come and check them out and even if they don't have a bimmer, tag along for the cruise? (Maybe I'll have to go rent a BMW so I can come ;)

Thanks for the info

[Clem]

Vehicles of all marques are welcome to join the cruise.

Please feel free to come enjoy the day's events with us.

[JamesY]

Thats sweet, I will see if my buddies dad is going to be joining, he bought a brand new X5 and a Z8 I think so maybe I will come with them. I also might be investing in a 82 320i, I know it isn't much, but for a 15 year old who needs a project car, its not to bad, maybe Ill give it to my buddy to insure and we will come in that.

[in_d_haus]

Clem,
I'm going to come up with some folks from Seattle. Email me at: in_d_haus@hotmail.com I have another potential sponsor or 2 for ya.

Doug

[sstuner]

:thumbup:

so i guess this would be another update.

after getting my ride ready for paint i noticed a bit of a problem, 9 layers of paint. thats way too much. if i had painted it then the new layer could have flaked off on the highway and it would have come off in big sheets.

so what does a guy do??

sand it down to bare metal and start from scratch.

lots of time and energy spent sanding and let me tell ya its not fun so much dust and when the sand paper flys off the sander it hurts. oh yeah.

so now i have down to bare steel fixed a few dents and dings and decided that i am going to try painting myself.,

its not hard and it turned out pretty good, better than i had expected actually. so as of today here is where i sit

1. striped the car down to just the shell in and out
2 sanded down to bare steel
3. repaired a bit of body damage
4. applied the first stage of paint an epoxy primer/sealer
5. 2 more holes in the floor to repair, should be finished tonight
6. sand blasted the engine bay
7. repaired passsenger seat back. it broke.

plan on painting again on thursday, under the hood with the epoxy primer and then again on saturday with the first atempt at putting some color back onto the car.

i decided to go with a totally differnt color which means the entire car has to be painted, door jams, trunk and under hood.

its a lot more work but it will look better in the end.

so here are the plans.

2.5 going in and 1.8 hitting the scrap pile. any one need parts from the 1.8 liter let me know. i have the entire thing along with wiring harness and the computer. and the idle control box

leather seats and a newer interior, including head liner and carpet.

oh and of course paint.

just thought i would post this on here in case any one was wondering or not

see you all later

[JamesY]

sounds like it will look good!

I hope I can still come to the event and maybe see if my buddies dad is going with the X5, but I applied for the RAP program and I don't know if I'll be working that day or not.

[motoyen]

Do we have a count of how many cars are going to be there yet? I'm thinking about organizing a convoy from Vancouver.

[scottn2retro]

Now that we've made it through Bimmerfest, Santa Barbara, here's wishing you guys a great event in Calgary! :thumbup:

[Senad]

Do we have a count of how many cars are going to be there yet? I'm thinking about organizing a convoy from Vancouver.


Right at the top my friend:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53743

[ggm]

Less then a month guys! :thumbup: Who's gettin excited?!

[sstuner]

Less then a month guys! :thumbup: Who's gettin excited?!


OH YEAH

hey update time incase anyone is interested

Thanks to SpencerT for his help pulling the engine out of the junker and the rest of the parts swaping.

engine is in, suspension swapped over. electrical is almost done.

paint under the hood and man does it look good.

might show up still in primer though running out of time. but atleast i will get there.

if you have ever thought about swapping an 87 2.5l into an 84 318 plan for more time than i have allowed the chassis is not the same, its looks close but there are minor differences that take a long time to get switched over., rad monuts and coolant tank brackets need to cut out and then welded in.
but its all worth it in the end,


yeah water pump and timing belt get here monday and should be running by tuesday early evening and then its all gravy after that.

see you all in cowtown

[bimmer_power]

does anyone know when the show is actually starting....like what time ppl are gonna gather around???

[bimmer_power]

oh ya and what the schedule is for the day

[Senad]

bimmerpower.

Just be patient for a little longer..... Im sure that Rob and Clem will make some announcements as we draw closer to the day. :thumbup:

[St/\\\nford]

Currently there are a couple of E36 M3s and a mix of E46 and E46 M3s. As far as I know the list of attendees will not be published due to privacy concerns.

I'd love to see attendees from accross Canada as this is out inaugural event. :thumbup:
how do we know if we are on the lot or if we have to park on the street, considering that the list of who's registered is not being posted!?!??!!

[zerofighter]

Details, details, details! We need more updates!!! Getting sooo close too bimmerfest!

[Nikon]

I know what you mean. I'm a bit confused myself as to when to arrive and where to park.

My 04' 325i doesn't get driven this week. It stays in the garage and I work on the detailing every night. Hopefully it doesn't rain on Saturday.

[sstuner]

:mad: well this totally sucks

due to my job i will not be able to attend. i was totally geared for this but my job comes first and welll its not like any normal job.

i havent had time to even work on my car in the last week.

so clem. due to the amount of work that spencer t has helped me with i would like to give him my spot, i dont know where on the list i am but i believe i was pretty close to the top to register.

dam i want to be there so bad.

next year i guess.

make sure there are alot of pics and vids from this everyone.....


i whish all a pleasant and safe drive and hope the fest is a stunning sucess

till next year..

keep the rubber on the road and the shiny side up

[ggm]

I'm heading out tomorrow, hope to see everyone and their rides there on saturday! :thumbup:

[M3@Apex]

I always wonder what people's reactions are, when they see a whole convoy of BMW's on the highway:D