Cars and Croissants NJ

Wulffza · 3rd June 2012, 17:18

Met Fuddy this morning. Typically a low number of BMWs at this event.

Looks like C&C NJ has a permanent location now at the Hilton Parsippany on RT10.
It moved from Woodland Bakery on Shunpike Rd in Chatham to Chatham High School which has created some confusion and I have found that 6speedonline seems to have the latest updates as to where its going to be. Today with noone at Chatham High School I bumped into Fuddy also driving in circles, and drove up to the Hilton as I know they had gathered there a few times before.

Every other weekend, alternating Saturday and Sunday. Come on out, lets up the M attendance.

2012 dates:

• Sun, Jan 1
• Sat, Jan 7
• Sun, Mar 4
• Sat, Mar 17
• Sun, Apr 1
• Sat, Apr 14
• Sun, Apr 29
• Sat, May 12
• Sun, Jun 3
• Sun, Jun 17
• Sat, Jun 30
• Sun, Jul 15
• Sat, Jul 28
• Sun, Aug 12
• Sat, Aug 25
• Sun, Sep 9
• Sat, Sep 22
• Sun, Oct 7
• Sat, Oct 20
• Sun, Nov 4
• Sat, Nov 17
• Sun, Dec 2
• Sat, Dec 15

There is some very cool machinery that comes along and some surprises over the past 7 months
F10 M5 (w/ 6-speed manual) Rolls Into NJ Cars and Coffee. US Release in August - M5POST - BMW M5 Forum

Wulffza · 3rd June 2012, 17:35

On a different note.

For those who pain away cleaning their 166M wheels. I recently had mine refinished, then removed them and waxed inside and out which makes for a smooth surface and the dust doesn't stick.

For weekly cleaning I think I have now found the best cleaning tools for these wheels:
-Lug nut brush and sponges from Griots Garage - Sponge gets in all the way to the back of the dish.
-Finger shaped wash mit from Pepboys - Very useful for getting in an around the spokes as well as in the indentation on each spoke.
-BMW wheel cleaner gel

Only thing I have not resolved now is how to stop the black water running out of the brakes as soon as the wheel is turned. I have tried leaving it until bone dry, but dust still blows out in a narrow line on the first drive.

Fuddy · 3rd June 2012, 19:07

I'm about to take my wheels off again and clean them after I saw yours

great meeting you today, looking forward to the CCA meeting.

v-man · 3rd June 2012, 20:28

I saw your cars today, I stopped by to take quick tour.

Fuddy · 3rd June 2012, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by v-man

I saw your cars today, I stopped by to take quick tour.

ah, that's who's e39 m5 it was..should've said hi... your e39 was lonely out there

petesamprs · 3rd June 2012, 22:21

Would love to join next time. That's not too far from me.

Killer-Bimmer · 4th June 2012, 03:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wulffza

On a different note.

For those who pain away cleaning their 166M wheels. I recently had mine refinished, then removed them and waxed inside and out which makes for a smooth surface and the dust doesn't stick.

For weekly cleaning I think I have now found the best cleaning tools for these wheels:
-Lug nut brush and sponges from Griots Garage - Sponge gets in all the way to the back of the dish.
-Finger shaped wash mit from Pepboys - Very useful for getting in an around the spokes as well as in the indentation on each spoke.
-BMW wheel cleaner gel

Only thing I have not resolved now is how to stop the black water running out of the brakes as soon as the wheel is turned. I have tried leaving it until bone dry, but dust still blows out in a narrow line on the first drive.

If you haven't seen or tried I would highly suggest:
Heavy-Duty Wheel Cleaner, 35 Ounces - Griot's Garage

Bendable Wheel Brushes - Cleaning Tools - Wheels & Tires - Car Care - Griot's Garage

Been using the heavy duty cleaner for about a year and still love and I don't have the black as I spray into rotors. I do let dry first then drive short distance to dry breaks so they don]t rust. The brush I just picked-up and I no longer have to remove the wheels!

ViKTORiOUS · 4th June 2012, 05:09

right down the street from me! nice! will be sure to make it to the next one

oldguy/newcar · 4th June 2012, 18:09

I was at the one about a month ago and was the only M in the lot. Fun to catch up at the next one if some of the rest of you will be there. I was suprised at the number of great cars in the lot. its a good way to spend a little time just looking

Fuddy · 4th June 2012, 21:30

I'll be there jun 17th also, some of my buddies with e30's will come too