[bluestreak]

Im trying to get something organized with the Atlanta area guys so we can shoot the breeze talk cars etc. I have friends at m3 forums, bimmer forums and e46 fanatics that would probably also want to join in. Would probably be best sometime on the weekend during the day.

Let me know what you guys think so we can set a date.

 

[01M5]

I'm in. Just can't do the Feb 26th weekend.

 

[bluestreak]

Yeah I cant do that one myself. So maybe sometime in march would be good.

 

[MariettaM5]

Sounds fun. Maybe a long lunch during the week if a suitable weekend is elusive...

 

[bluestreak]

Here's and idea. March 5th 3:00 p.m. Marietta lanes. My church is right behind it and we can use that parking lot no prob. Take some pics ride around and maybe do some bowling if anyone is up for it.

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1) Bluestreak (Dez)

 

[01M5]

Here's and idea. March 5th 3:00 p.m. Marietta lanes. My church is right behind it and we can use that parking lot no prob. Take some pics ride around and maybe do some bowling if anyone is up for it.

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1) Bluestreak (Dez)

2. O1M5

 

[5driver]

Im trying to get something organized with the Atlanta area guys so we can shoot the breeze talk cars etc. I have friends at m3 forums, bimmer forums and e46 fanatics that would probably also want to join in. Would probably be best sometime on the weekend during the day.

Let me know what you guys think so we can set a date.

I'm up for it. Open pretty much every weekend. March 5th would work. And, Mayrettttaaa would be fine. Ciao.

 

[MariettaM5]

4?.) MariettaM5

 

[Kerr]

what are you all wanting to do, just get together and talk, or do you want to race, dyno ect...

firend here in Johnson city ownes a performance shop... i can probably get the dyno for the day, and maybe get the drag stip for some racing... Bristol is 3.5-4.0 hours from atlanta depending on how you drive. I made it from exit 109 in atlanta to home in 3 hours and 40 minutes last time.. but i roll out on the highway..

 

[bluestreak]

what are you all wanting to do, just get together and talk, or do you want to race, dyno ect...

firend here in Johnson city ownes a performance shop... i can probably get the dyno for the day, and maybe get the drag stip for some racing... Bristol is 3.5-4.0 hours from atlanta depending on how you drive. I made it from exit 109 in atlanta to home in 3 hours and 40 minutes last time.. but i roll out on the highway..

Now that would be sweeeeeeet. Im down for it. Any one else?
And if we dont do that this time we absolutely have to plan something like that in the future.


Edit: Actually now that I think about it it may be better to plan for a big m5 day like in late march or in april and do a dyno track day and get as many m5's as possible. Couldnt think of many things I would look forward to more than that.

 

[M5ABI]

I'm in VA but will be in Burnswick in 2nd week of May so may be if you have a meet then, I'll join you guys...

have fun...
Bobby
02 Silver Beast...

Now that would be sweeeeeeet. Im down for it. Any one else?
And if we dont do that this time we absolutely have to plan something like that in the future.

 

[tripleD]

Guys,
We've lost a few M5 owners from Atlanta recently, so it's great to see some new names.
March 5th is no good for me as I will be at Barber Race Track in B'ham for a DE. Otherwise, late weekend afternoons work best with me since I have 2 kids under 3.
Let me know if you change that date.
TripleD

 

[Teutonaddict]

We've lost a few M5 owners from Atlanta recently, so it's great to see some new names.....

...Otherwise, late weekend afternoons work best with me since I have 2 kids under 3.

Hey there, ATL-area Beastmasters!

I'm bummed I can't join ya'll for a meet. I've yet to meet any fellow M5'ers in Central TX. Shoot, I couldn't begin to tell you how to get to the nearest road course! But I do have this 2.5 mile switchback-ridden canyon run that's become part of my 'extended driveway.'

DDD, what did you end up doing on your clutch?

And as for non-motorized pursuits, we're going from two in diapers to three under 4 by the end of the summer. Eeek!!

-Dave

 

[MariettaM5]

Hey there, ATL-area Beastmasters!

And as for non-motorized pursuits, we're going from two in diapers to three under 4 by the end of the summer. Eeek!!

-Dave

Always knew you were a wild man... congratulations, you're gonna need a bigger ride...

your atl friends miss you and the cops do too!

 

[Teutonaddict]

O/T Tangent: little motorheads

Always knew you were a wild man... congratulations, you're gonna need a bigger ride...

Funny, that was the second conscious thought I had (right after HOLY SH!T): "and all that smack I talked about SUVs and minivans..."

I keep telling the missus that I CAN fit two Recaro Start kids seats AND an infant seat across the back. "Jack can crawl over to the center position, Max on the outside, and #3 behind me....." I think it will take some seatbelt modification, but that hasn't stopped me before!

I still think I can pull this off w/o going the SUV or minivan route. Can anyone confirm my dream?

 

[01M5]

Hey there, ATL-area Beastmasters!

I'm bummed I can't join ya'll for a meet. I've yet to meet any fellow M5'ers in Central TX. Shoot, I couldn't begin to tell you how to get to the nearest road course! But I do have this 2.5 mile switchback-ridden canyon run that's become part of my 'extended driveway.'

DDD, what did you end up doing on your clutch?

And as for non-motorized pursuits, we're going from two in diapers to three under 4 by the end of the summer. Eeek!!

-Dave

CONGRATS DAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheers:

Najeeb

 

[tripleD]

Good God, Man! 3? Are you crazy? We are just getting our lives back in order after 2 quick ones and really having trouble having that "3rd" discussion.
As for my clutch, I've done absolutely nothing as there is so much "noise" in other threads that I cannot tell what the best option is. I just read last night the thread between Spec and UUC and I'm more lost than ever. First, I don't understand most of what they discuss, but second, I just need someone like you, Dave, to tell me which way is best.
I'm headed to Barber Motorsports Park in 2 weeks, so I'd really like to see how the clutch does there. Otherwise, it's great around town, only slipped this past summer at Road Atlanta (could be driver error as I was overdriving the car trying to keep up with MariettaM5).
As for your dilema, do what I did and get the wifey a Suburban. Then you just switch cars if you have all of the kids the same time.
Congrats again.
TripleD

 

[Teutonaddict]

Good God, Man! 3? Are you crazy? We are just getting our lives back in order after 2 quick ones and really having trouble having that "3rd" discussion....
...As for your dilema, do what I did and get the wifey a Suburban. Then you just switch cars if you have all of the kids the same time.
Congrats again.

Well, since you asked, I believe we ARE crazy. Certifiable. And as for that difficult "3rd" discussion, I can tell you that it's much easier AFTER the fact. Let me just say that a couple of Protestants have no business practicing the rhythm method!!

And as for the Suburban, what if the wifey loves her 7er and has an anti-SUV, anti-minivan streak just like the old man? Example: "I'll be able to put three kiddie seats across the back of the 740i easier than you can in your car...We need to replace that [email protected] M5!"

Now on to topics that are M5-related. I can't tell you what to do, but when I have to consider replacing my clutch (again, only not under warranty), then I will investigate likely two options: the 'RRoberts' style lightened factory dual-mass flywheel mated to the Sachs Racing clutch, or the UUC kit. I see where Rob L chimed in on your earlier thread to say you have to consider total life-cycle costs before making a comparision, and there may be some validity to his point. But I still feel, even when comparing apples to apples, that there's a better solution out there for much less than $3K in parts (UUC).

As for your upcoming Barber event, I'd go and have fun, and just keep one eye open for mushy clutch---and then back her down for a piece (not unlike with the factory brakes). Clutches tend to go gradually, so I don't think you're in too great a risk of getting stranded in Birmingham.

Have fun, and let us know what happens. Oh, and if you're ever in Austin be sure to let me know!

-Dave

 

[Teutonaddict]

CONGRATS DAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheers:

Najeeb

Thanks, Najeeb! Are you enjoying those StopTechs yet? Are you stretching the legs of that LeMans Blue beauty--does she have over 8K miles on the clock? Let her be free!!

-Dave

 

[bluestreak]

I'm posting now so that everyone doesnt forget the meet on march 5th in marietta. Also wanted to alert you guys that have love for all cars that the g35frenzy guys are having their monthly meet @ Gilly's in chamblee tommorrow @ 2:30. Im going, but I wont be in my m5 because it is at Performing Imports getting S2'd. Anyways maybe some of you other guys will make it out. The guys are extremely cool and there are a few supercharged G's and 350Z's as well. Im hoping one day we can start a small beast owners club.