08/06/2011 - Bimmerfest Comes to the East Coast (*)

[mcoupemindy]

Fredericksburg, VA: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=552478
Richmond, VA: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=552477

[pseto]

Fredericksburg, VA: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=552478
Richmond, VA: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=552477

Thanks Jonathan. If I had the time, I would have coordinated all the caravans into 2 or 3 locations. Unforunately, every BMW forums has a few of their own.

[BINGO]

Thanks. I am going to catch the caravan at the IKEA in College Park.

[woodym3]

Since I have met a fair amount of these younger owners at various events - I'll make a few observations of what I have learned:

> There is much more of a focus of showing up to a show/display your car event. Really large events are considered far more desirable. The focus is on "hanging out" - which is the main draw.
> The idea of going on a track is not of much interest. A fair number of folks thought I was out of my mind (Disclaimer: There might be some truth to that)
> Modifying your car is a major interest. Most (not all) of these mods are for appearance...carbon fiber, aerodynamic mods etc.
> There is IMO a generational gap of interests


Alan

A friend (and youngster compared to me) who is involved with a display at Bimmerfest just referred to it as "that kids' show"

[Bob]

A friend (and youngster compared to me) who is involved with a display at Bimmerfest just referred to it as "that kids' show"

Woody, I feel your pain, I couldn't tell a joke at volleyball last week, the youngsters(30ish),didn't know what a kamikazi was ! Its a rhetorical exercise, Why did the Kamikazi pilots wear helmets?

[1996 328ti]

Woody, I feel your pain, I couldn't tell a joke at volleyball last week, the youngsters(30ish),didn't know what a kamikazi was ! Its a rhetorical exercise, Why did the Kamikazi pilots wear helmets?

Isn't that a drink?

[Alan]

Woody, I feel your pain, I couldn't tell a joke at volleyball last week, the youngsters(30ish),didn't know what a kamikazi was ! Its a rhetorical exercise, Why did the Kamikazi pilots wear helmets?

[slick230]

Jim - Sorry for the late reply but since they already have meeting points set up I will be meeting up with other at IKEA in CP. I also noticed in a later post you will be as well.

howdy,
What time at Maple Lawn are you meeting ?

Jim
86 635CSI
88 M6

[slick230]

From http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=562009...

For anyone from NoVa, this applies to you:
- Tuner1984 (white e90 M3) will be at Tysons II at 5:30am. Anyone from Nova who wants to drive with us feel free to meet him in front of Maggiano's (I believe). He will depart from Tysons II at 6 am to drive to Rockville, MD.

Meetup at Toys R Us Rockville by 6:30 am

Departure from Toys R Us Rockville: 6:45 am

Stop 1: Ikea of College Park.
Arrival 7:15 am
Departure 7:30 am
Stop 2: White Marsh Mall (Ikea of Baltimore). White Marsh, MD
Arrival 8:30 am
Departure 8:45 am
Destination: Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD by 9:15 AM
Arrival 9:10 am

If you are coming, say what you are driving (model and color). We won't want to leave anyone behind.

Route to Bimmerfest East 2011:
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Ty...ra=ls&t=h&z=12

[pseto]

BIMMERFEST!!!! We're headed out to set up our space, see everyone there!

[tmcneish]

The Board of Directors were hard at work signing up new Club Members...

[tmcneish]

Great job to all the club members who volunteered to work the Bimmerfest event!!!

[tmcneish]

The Cars...

[John in VA]

Thanks for the pictures - looks like a great turnout. I even saw a pre-90 car!

[pseto]

hopefully someone yelled at the owner of the white X3; what a poseur