A visit to the mother country... - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

gwm635 · 9th July 2008, 03:48

Hi to all UK members,
I am coming to your fair land to participate in a business course in early August and was wondering if there is any "E34 M5 catch ups" planned for the weekend of 9th and 10th of August?

My course is in Watford and finishes on Friday 8/8, my return flight however leaves on Monday 11/8, leaving me 3 days to do the tourist thing (at this stage probably around London).

So, I'm not asking or expecting anyone to make a special effort to catch up as I am sure I will be able to occupy myself fully for the 3 days. But before I make any other arrangements for the weekend I just thought if you were looking for an excuse to arrange a board get together/pub lunch this might be it.

davidoli · 9th July 2008, 09:17

Grry .....The BMWCC biggest outdoor festival takes place at Gaydon on Aug 10th and tickets are only £8 in advance .

Loads of us are going ......run a search ' Gaydon ' .

Would you like me to buy you a ticket as a gesture of International BMW hospitality .......you would be a welcome guest !

D

gwm635 · 9th July 2008, 09:24

Timing is everything!!
I'm in!! and if you could spot me the 8 quid for the ticket, I'll reimburse you when I get there.

Silly question (1st of many I'm sure) WTF is Gaydon???

legacy260 · 9th July 2008, 10:40

Gaydon is the location of.....the Heritage Motor Museum and is located pretty well in the centre of the UK, not a million miles away from Warwick, Stratford Upon Avon and Banbury (HQ of Prdrive and Aston Martin).

Here is a link.

http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/

The BMW event is vast with so many cars to see, drives around the test track, talks about tuning, lubrication, brakes and chassis improvements. All of the major magazines turn up, track cars are on display, a huge autojumble and more interesting and unusual BMW's than you can imagine. Hopefully tis year we will have an E34 M5 area as arranged by Richard Baxter so that all of our cars can be parked together.

Mmm-Five · 9th July 2008, 10:42

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Originally Posted by gwm635

Silly question (1st of many I'm sure) WTF is Gaydon???

Gaydon is the gay BMW meet in London (Gay in London = Gaydon)

Mmm-Five · 9th July 2008, 10:43

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Originally Posted by legacy260

Gaydon is the location of.....the Heritage Motor Museum and is located pretty well in the centre of the UK, not a million miles away from Warwick, Stratford Upon Avon and Banbury (HQ of Prdrive and Aston Martin).

Oh

that Gaydon

Josco010 · 9th July 2008, 16:27

Hey what about me!! i would love to come down as well.....where are you guys planning to meet up and what time any decisions will be nice to all roll in as a group, cheers..Y.

Owner of former Gaytona Baptised ''Brutus''

legacy260 · 9th July 2008, 18:15

Buy a ticket from the organisers for £10 (tel 01225 709009) and Richard Baxter E34 owner and MPower Secretary has arranged a parking area for all of us!!!

davidoli · 9th July 2008, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwm635

Timing is everything!!
I'm in!! and if you could spot me the 8 quid for the ticket, I'll reimburse you when I get there.

Silly question (1st of many I'm sure) WTF is Gaydon???

Hi Garry ......I'll order your ticket and we can meet in the morning of the 10th Aug .Look forward to seeing you then .

D

davidoli · 10th July 2008, 12:17

Your ticket is booked Garry ....I'll advise of meet details nearer the time .

I have also ordered 2 display passes for Richard Baxter's M5 section .

D