Official Austin Begining of Summer Meet

[afshawnt]

So, who's up for some fun. :D

Hopefully we can do it before xspeedy turns in the X3.

Any suggestions?

[afshawnt]

No, takers :dunno:

[LDV330i]

Do you want to suggest some dates?:dunno:

[afshawnt]

How about on any Saturday after June 11th.

[hockeynut]

How about on any Saturday after June 11th.

Count me in.

[LDV330i]

How about on any Saturday after June 11th. Any weekend in June is fine with me.

What happened to all the Austinites? Are they MIA? :dunno:

[afshawnt]

Still in Memorial Day Weekend Mode? :dunno:

[hockeynut]

Still in Memorial Day Weekend Mode? :dunno:

In mourning over the loss of the Oasis?

[LDV330i]

In mourning over the loss of the Oasis? The loss would be felt less if we stopped there and had a few margaritas in whatever part of the restaurant that remains. :D

[afshawnt]

Even though I'm a newbie to Austin it is truly a sad loss :(

[LDV330i]

Even though I'm a newbie to Austin it is truly a sad loss :(Specially since you were not able to have a margarita on one of the decks while watching the sun set.:D

[afshawnt]

Specially since you were not able to have a margarita on one of the decks while watching the sun set.:D

:mad:

[Robsa]

I could be in for an Austin meet. From July till mid September I should be free. I'm pretty confident that I'm the only 'fester in San Angelo so I'll piggyback on the Austin or Dallas fun.

[afshawnt]

I could be in for an Austin meet. From July till mid September I should be free. I'm pretty confident that I'm the only 'fester in San Angelo so I'll piggyback on the Austin or Dallas fun.

That sounds great!

Now, if we could only get more people who actually live in Austin to come :tsk:

[hockeynut]

That sounds great!

Now, if we could only get more people who actually live in Austin to come :tsk:

I will suggest sat June 25. Lunch somewhere then maybe a short drive...

[afshawnt]

June 25th sounds good to me

[LDV330i]

I am open that date. :)

Is this going to be a panTexas get together, 2 austinites and 2 out of towners? Y'all need to do a better job of rounding the troops over there. :D

[hockeynut]

We're working on it :D

[xspeedy]

I'll be out of town the last two weekends in June, so I'll miss this one.

[icemanjs4]

Hey guys,

Sorry - I don't check the regional forums too often since there are hardly ever any new posts. I'll come long for another ride - the last one was a lot of fun. This time we need to get Hockeynut and DoubleVanos to come :stickpoke

So does anyone know where we should drive to?

[hockeynut]

I'll be there...unless I can't make it. :D

[Robsa]

I'll know early next week if I'm going to be there.

[LDV330i]

It's on my calendar. :D

[Double Vanos]

I wouldnt be able to make it til July, i'm not free til 2pm on Saturdays how about a later lunch on the lake? Maybe a meet around 2:30pm? That should give everyone time to make it you know drop kids off, recovery from hangovers( :eeps: ), ditch the wife or girlfriend or just wash off the bimmer before the meet, any takers?

[afshawnt]

I wouldnt be able to make it til July, i'm not free til 2pm on Saturdays how about a later lunch on the lake? Maybe a meet around 2:30pm? That should give everyone time to make it you know drop kids off, recovery from hangovers( :eeps: ), ditch the wife or girlfriend or just wash off the bimmer before the meet, any takers?

It's fine with me (the after 2pm part, not sure about July)

[Double Vanos]

It's fine with me (the after 2pm part, not sure about July)


I meant in June any Saturday after 2pm im free, and starting July i'm free on all Saturdays.

[LDV330i]

2 PM sound fine to me. That way I do not have to get up at some ungodly hour. Plus I would be eating lunch at my normal weekend hours.:D

[hockeynut]

2 PM sound fine to me. That way I do not have to get up at some ungodly hour. Plus I would be eating lunch at my normal weekend hours.:D

A 2pm meet would work for me.

[Robsa]

I'm about 75% in for the 25th. 2pm start would give me plenty of time to drive there Saturday morning.

[Double Vanos]

I'm down for June 25th at 2pm.

[afshawnt]

Any Austinites want to suggest a location/driving route? :dunno:

[Double Vanos]

Speedy once suggested lime creek rd, looks real good to me. :D


http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1160672&highlight=austin+roads#post1160672

[Dave 330i]

Can you guys really count on hockeynut showing up? :p

[Double Vanos]

Can you guys really count on hockeynut showing up? :p

Everyone should show up with a 2pm meeting time its hard to cancel unless you got suckered into a home depot trip to check out new curtains with the wifey. :D

[icemanjs4]

Do you guys want to do what we did last time, meet up somewhere, grab some lunch, then go cruising to Lime Creek?

[hockeynut]

Can you guys really count on hockeynut showing up? :p

I will be there or my name isn't Ben Dover.

[LDV330i]

Do you guys want to do what we did last time, meet up somewhere, grab some lunch, then go cruising to Lime Creek? That sound good. :thumbup:

Any suggestions for meeting place and/or lunch? :dunno:

[Double Vanos]

Do you guys want to do what we did last time, meet up somewhere, grab some lunch, then go cruising to Lime Creek?

Sounds like a plan.

[icemanjs4]

Well for a meeting place, we can always do the Cheesecake factory again. However we might find more open room to park a bunch of cars short term across the street in the TJ Max shopping center (NE corner of Great Hills Trail and Jollyville).

What about the meet time and destination for lunch? We could drive out to the lake to Carlos and Charlies? And does anyone who's coming know how to get to Lime Creek Rd? I've got the directions saved off somewhere but still haven't done the drive myself.

[LDV330i]

Well for a meeting place, we can always do the Cheesecake factory again. However we might find more open room to park a bunch of cars short term across the street in the TJ Max shopping center (NE corner of Great Hills Trail and Jollyville).

What about the meet time and destination for lunch? We could drive out to the lake to Carlos and Charlies? And does anyone who's coming know how to get to Lime Creek Rd? I've got the directions saved off somewhere but still haven't done the drive myself. Last time the Cheesecake Factory parking lot seem to be filling up fast and it was only 11 AM. So I imagine that by early afternoon it would be pretty well packed. An alternate location would probably be a good idea.

I thought we had already decided we would be meeting at 2 PM. :confused:

[Double Vanos]

Last time the Cheesecake Factory parking lot seem to be filling up fast and it was only 11 AM. So I imagine that by early afternoon it would be pretty well packed. An alternate location would probably be a good idea.

I thought we had already decided we would be meeting at 2 PM. :confused:


Maybe we should meet inside the parking garage at the cheesecake factory hardly nobody parks in the midsection.

[afshawnt]

Carlos and Charlie's sounds good. I've never been there. After that we can head over to Lime Creek.

If we are concerned about a meeting area. How about an IBM parking lot, or the parking lot next to ROSS and Einstein Bagels on Braker and 183?

Or, just to see the look on the dealer's faces we can all meet at BMW of Austin and check out the new 3 again. :eeps:

Official Time is 2pm. Hangovers and children's doctor's appointments included. :p

[hockeynut]

Carlos and Charlie's sounds good. I've never been there. After that we can head over to Lime Creek.

If we are concerned about a meeting area. How about an IBM parking lot, or the parking lot next to ROSS and Einstein Bagels on Braker and 183?

Or, just to see the look on the dealer's faces we can all meet at BMW of Austin and check out the new 3 again. :eeps:

Official Time is 2pm. Hangovers and children's doctor's appointments included. :p

That works for me.

[Robsa]

So if we could be exact for us out of towners. Its 2pm Saturday but exactly where are we meeting (I can mapquest how to get there)? Eating at 2 or driving somewhere and eating?

I'm a definite for Saturday. Bro in Law and I will be coming from the Northside of Austin if anyone knows good directions to where we are going. Leaving from the neighborhood right across from the big football stadium on Parmer.

[afshawnt]

--Status Update--

Attendees: afshawnt, LDV330i, hockeynut, Robsa, icemanjs4, Double Vanos
Date and Time: Saturday June 25, 2005 2:00 PM
Location: IBM Parking Lot ?/ Ross Parking Lot? / Cheesecake Parking Lot ? :dunno:
Lunch: Carlos and Charlie's
Drive: Lime Creek and maybe more :D

If nobody decides on a meeting location then I'll talk it over with hockeynut, tomorrow at work.

[Double Vanos]

The Ross and Einstein Bagel parking sounds really good i should be there about 2:15pm please wait for me. :(

[afshawnt]

Here is an address for everyone:

Braker & Hwy 183
4607 W Braker Lane, Suite 500
Austin, TX 78759

[Double Vanos]

Thats the address for the Ross einstein bagels parking lot right?

[afshawnt]

Thats the address for the Ross einstein bagels parking lot right?

That's correct :thumbup:

[hockeynut]

Here is an address for everyone:

Braker & Hwy 183
4607 W Braker Lane, Suite 500
Austin, TX 78759

If you are coming from Houston, starting from the intersection of IH-35 and Hwy 290:

Go NORTH on IH35, get off at the exit for 183 NORTH (its about a mile or less - big flyover)
Stay on 183 until you get to the exit for BRAKER LN (about 5 miles or so I guess)
Get off and make a RIGHT onto Braker LN. You will see the parking lot right there on your RIGHT (I believe there is an Office Max (or Depot)) right there. That's the place.

I will suggest meet, chat, drive, then eat since those of us with young'uns usually need to eat before 2pm, and an early dinner at Carlos/Charlies is probably a good idea.

[icemanjs4]

If you are coming from Houston, starting from the intersection of IH-35 and Hwy 290:

Go NORTH on IH35, get off at the exit for 183 NORTH (its about a mile or less - big flyover)
Stay on 183 until you get to the exit for BRAKER LN (about 5 miles or so I guess)
Get off and make a RIGHT onto Braker LN. You will see the parking lot right there on your RIGHT (I believe there is an Office Max (or Depot)) right there. That's the place.

I will suggest meet, chat, drive, then eat since those of us with young'uns usually need to eat before 2pm, and an early dinner at Carlos/Charlies is probably a good idea.

It's an Office Depot. You'll also see right on the corner of 183 and Braker (South East Corner), an Einstein Bagels/Boston Market in plain view.

Is JetBlack330 coming too?

[Robsa]

I will suggest meet, chat, drive, then eat since those of us with young'uns usually need to eat before 2pm, and an early dinner at Carlos/Charlies is probably a good idea.

Drive then eat sounds good to me.

[LDV330i]

Just came back from a road trip to Bastrop (work related). It looks like Highway 71 around Bastrop is about done (finally). :thumbup:

Looking forward to seeing everybody on Saturday.

[hockeynut]

Is JetBlack330 coming too?

Nope, JB told me that this meet will have to be a "no". But I was given his VISA # :D

[icemanjs4]

Nope, JB told me that this meet will have to be a "no". But I was given his VISA # :D

Dinner's on JB?!?!? In that case - maybe we should find a nice Steakhouse instead :-) :rofl:

Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday too. Does this mean I have to wash my car early Saturday morning?

[Double Vanos]

Dinner's on JB?!?!? In that case - maybe we should find a nice Steakhouse instead :-) :rofl:

Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday too. Does this mean I have to wash my car early Saturday morning?

Yeah ice no excuse your car better super clean and with the tires glossy. :D

[hockeynut]

Yeah ice no excuse your car better super clean and with the tires glossy. :D

Not just glossy, but jet fockin black! :D :D :D

[icemanjs4]

Not just glossy, but jet fockin black! :D :D :D

Hahahah :lmao: I'm thinking of taking my tires off completely, then coating the whole tire with a thick coating of vaseline. Then they will truly be jet fockin black. (shiny too)

[Double Vanos]

June 25th meet checkin

Dvanos,

[Robsa]

I'll be leaving way west Texas around 0630 and I'll see everyone at 2.

[Double Vanos]

June 25th meet checkin

Dvanos,

Robsa,

[hockeynut]

SteveH affirmative

[afshawnt]

Ready :thumbup:

[icemanjs4]

Icemanjs4 - check.

I'm still not laying money on Hockeynut and DV :p

[LDV330i]

Getting ready to wash the car and should be there by 2. :)

[Double Vanos]

Icemanjs4 - check.

I'm still not laying money on Hockeynut and DV :p

Ha i dont blame you but yeah i plan to be there around 2:15pm. :D

[hockeynut]

Icemanjs4 - check.

I'm still not laying money on Hockeynut and DV :p

Jeepers, miss one little meet and this is the rep I get? :D :D :D

[hockeynut]

Good seeing everyone - dvanos, robsa, ldv330i, afshawnt, icemanjs4. I felt very out of place being the only one without a ZHP (or at least the ZHP wheels) :D

Sorry I couldn't do the drive, but hockey games are ALWAYS top priority. And, we won 8-2 with yours truly netting 4 (including a natural hat trick) with 2 assists. :D :bigpimp:

[icemanjs4]

Hockeynut, it was great finally meeting you, and the wife and kids too. I like your son a lot!! Tell him I'm sorry I never did get to hear that mp3 he wanted to show me. :-(

Everyone - it was a lot of fun. LDV and Robsa, thanks for driving all the way out! LDV did you get any good pics? Make sure to post them all up ok!

And congrats on the game - WOW 4 goals - that's all-star material . Is this ice or roller?


Good seeing everyone - dvanos, robsa, ldv330i, afshawnt, icemanjs4. I felt very out of place being the only one without a ZHP (or at least the ZHP wheels) :D

Sorry I couldn't do the drive, but hockey games are ALWAYS top priority. And, we won 8-2 with yours truly netting 4 (including a natural hat trick) with 2 assists. :D :bigpimp:

[hockeynut]

And congrats on the game - WOW 4 goals - that's all-star material . Is this ice or roller?

Ice hockey - its safer! I played roller once and twisted my ankle so hard it snapped my fibia. I immediately retired the rollerblades and stick with the ice.

[LDV330i]

Well, I made it home sound and safe, specially with no DPS in sight. :thumbup:

It was good to see some old faces (Hockeynut, Afshwant, Icemanjs4, and the Hockeynut kids) and meet some new faces (Mrs. Hockeynut, DoubleVanos, Robsa and his brother-in-law).

The choice of restaurant was good (CarlosNCharlies) with a great view of the lake and good variety of food choices. The drive out the to restaurant was great in itself, specially for me who lives in flatland TX.

The drive through Lime Creek was great. I know it tested our driving abilities as well as that of our cars. I have taken driving courses but I do not think it helped much. I was mentally hearing my instructor telling me to look down the road and the car would follow me through the curve. Well that did not help when we had 135 degree turns with trees growing to the edge of the pavement and could not even see what was on the other side of curve. :yikes: In drivng school you can also fully use the 2 lanes of the road, not today unless you wanted a head on collision.

Here are my pictures. I was hoping to take more pictures during our actual drive but my batteries died at the beginning of the drive. :mad: I had extra batteries but there is no way I was going to change the batteries while trying to drive.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52613

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52614

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52615

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52616

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[LDV330i]

Here is one more picture.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52618

[Robsa]

Well I'm back in way west Texas and I really enjoyed my trip to Austin. For the next GTG there really isn't any need to change anything. Good place to eat and drive. All the way to the Brother in Laws house he kept saying "I wish I had that TL I wish I had that TL :rofl: I like the picture of the cars with the male models standing in front. Really sharp looking guys. :thumbup:

[icemanjs4]

LDV, since you've taken driving courses, maybe you could explain somethign to me.

How the HECK are oyu supposed to take those 135 degree decreasing radius turns that are going downhill part of the way and uphill part of the way?

I assume you brake going into the turn while in 3rd gear. Somewhere along the way you need to switch to 2nd gear. Do you break through the first half of the turn, or only at the beginning? Is there a period where you're coasting with no gas or brake? Etc.

Somehow my approach of brake, coast, brake some more, coast, switch to 2nd and mash the pedal just didn't seem right to me - nor was it smooth.

[LDV330i]

Rule #1

Never ask your tires to 2 things at the same time: ie. brake hard and turn, punch the gas pedal while turning.

So before coming to a turn you need to downshift, match the revs and speed and go through the turn, and then accelerate.

The same goes for braking, you need to loose enough speed before entering the curve.

You will hear your instructor contantly repeat that you must hit the apex. To be able to do this you must be able see down the road. You also need to use 2 lanes of the road because your are trying to minimze your actual turning of the steering wheel since this scrubs off speeed.

When racing cars or motorcycles, there are many factors to achieving the fastest average lap time and thus winning the race. One of the most important factors is hitting the apex of each turn. There are two key aspects to hitting the apex; the approach and the exit. When entering the turn, your main concern is braking. As you point the nose of the car or motorcycles into the turn, you want to keep your acceleration point inside of a imaginary 25 degree frame off the center on the front of the car. If you brake to hard the acceleration point will move alongside the car or motorcycle (lateral acceleration) on the side furthest from the inner corner and eventually the car or motorcycles will lose traction and spin out. As you move through the turn you want clip the rumble strip with your front (inside) wheel. At this point you have gotten through the first half of the turn. http://web.bentley.edu/students/h/harold1_matt/turn2.gif
Red spot is where you brake. Green spot is the apex. As you can see this was impossible to do yesterday unless you wanted have a head on collision since the turns were blind.

I did my first (High Speed) Driver's Ed (http://www.lsrpca.com/DE/DE.html) at Texas Motor Speedway earlier this Spring which was sponsored by the Porsche Club. They do it every month and it is an all weekend event. Here is an article (http://www.lsrpca.com/DE/Articles/Driving%20Habits%20to%20Lose.pdf)that is very enlightening about the things you will learn during that weekend.

[afshawnt]

Hey y'all. Just wanted to say that I had a great time seeing everyone. And uh......


At this rate, we're going to have to get a Texas group buy on some tires. :D