PNW Fall Cruz...

[e30bimmerdude]

I am interested in knowing if anyone would be interested in a Fall Cruz... whether it is in Washington or Oregon doesnt matter to me.... let me know what you guys think

[KenC]

Hwy 101?

[e30bimmerdude]

that could be a cool trip down the coast... Where would we meet (Wa/Or) and i figured if we do that drive Cannon beach or long beach or somewhere inbetween would be a good stop.... There is also the North Cascades Highway in Washington which has alot of good twisties and great places to stop and take some pics... Any ideas are welcome. Thanks fellas

[Hugo Stiglitz]

I'm interested, one last hurrah before the winter and my car goes into storage would be fun.

[Mot]

ya, I would love to join in a drive, my swap should pretty much be done this weekend and its looking like I will have a driveable car.

[e30bimmerdude]

Cool well i have to replace my clutch and fix a nice oil leak that occured after my 325i intake mani/ t/b swap but after that i should be golden so why dont we plan this for say early Oct... Any more ideas on where to go?

[DarkWing6]

I'm down if I don't gotta work. Just a word of advise, if you want more people keep it more north. A lot of the guys from the Seattle area are babies (*cough*Kruzen*cough*) about gas and time.

[Mot]

ya not like many oregon guys will bother to show, the few who are are willing to drive... Although something near the vancover portland area would be sweet.

[e30bimmerdude]

well maybe somewhere in between, becuase i have heard the Oregon folks talk about not wanting to drive as well as the Washington folks, but for those interested in one last parade of e30's it shouldnt matter because it is about fun and im sure that you can spare an extra $30 to fill ur tanks...maybe thats just me... It would be fun to all meet up somewhere maybe Chehalis or somewhere in that area, but from there i dont know where to go as i know the north part of WA... maybe Mt.St Helens.... i dont know how far that is but it would be cool none the less..... any ideas fellas

[Nathan]

Mount St. Helens is a bit of a drive, like 1 1/2 hrs, I think from Portland, I know that means its like 4+ hours for Josh (Eurospeed88). I would like do do something and I think St. Helens might be close enough for most. Don't Know... Any other suggestions?

[KenC]

Are there any cool highways through the Olympic National Forest in WA?

[cheades]

There is a loop around the Olympics next month that is being put on by some BMW people. You could plan it along with that so it would be a big group.

[h0lmes]

This sounds like a good idea, lets pick somewhere scenic. Highway 101 sounds good.

[e30bimmerdude]

That sounds good to me, i am from that side of WA and there are plenty of great roads and scenic spots to make stops.... we mise well get some e36's and others to make this a great showing of BMW's.... Cheades do you know who is putting on the cruz through the Olympics, if so maybe contact them and we can merge into one large group.... Thanks for the interest fellas this should be fun...

[cramer]

DTM Power is putting on the drive around the olympics (Oct 15 IIRC), check their local forum.

I'd be down for a drive.

[clavinZERO]

how bout come down to hwy1 in cali? :P

[e30evolution]

might be interested to go with DTM power... i think that would make organizing it a lot easier, and sucessful

[DarkWing6]

might be interested to go with DTM power... i think that would make organizing it a lot easier, and sucessful


I will not go and most of the people on this forum will not go if DTM shows. Not our driving style, we choose life

[Mot]

ya last time I did a drive with dtm, I almost died like 3-4 different times.... Between getting passed in the breakdown lane at 100+ speeds and watching them pass R.V.'s around blind corners... I dont think I wanna be associated with that kinda thing.... I'm not trying to r3v my car on its first cruise.

[cramer]

I understand what you're saying, DTM does drive crazy, however they claim this one is a road rule abiding one... so we'll see. I'm planning on going since the loop has been a drive i've wanted to do for some time... and if they want to race, i'll just hang back with the sensible people. No need to get in a wreck or pick up a speeding ticket. I'm going for the drive, not to test the limits of my car.

Now if R3v wants to do a different drive, I'm up for that as well. Gotta get in all the driving I can before the weather turns to shit :)

[e30bimmerdude]

I am down either way, whether it is a large group with DTM or simply a few fellas out for a cruz... i am just looking forward to getting out for a nice drive before winter hits and i cant drive at all....And say we do follow the DTM group the cops are going to be watching everyone which would be no fun.... but the Olympic loop sounds good...

[e30evolution]

just dont drive like a dumbass and you will be fine

[nando]

I might be interested but between work and school it's unlikely that I will have the spare time. is there a tentative date?

[e30bimmerdude]

im thinking mid oct....maybe the weekend of the 15th or the 22nd.... there is also October Fest in Leavenworth... that is always a fun drive over Blewett or Stevens pass...

[DarkWing6]

just dont drive like a dumbass and you will be fine

You don't have to be the one driving poorly to be in danger. If someone goes to pass me in a no passing zone and they hit someone head on chances are I get hit too. Or if they judge the spacing wrong when they pass people on the shoulder. Personally, I don't find driving with a bunch of people that are driving unsafe fun. I am more scared that I am gonna die than anything else. Whether they say it is gonna be a tamed down drive or not, I am not gonna chance showing up and things not going as planned.

[m42technic]

I understand what you're saying, DTM does drive crazy, however they claim this one is a road rule abiding one... so we'll see.

They say that every time... and everything goes to shit 5 minutes into it.

[Nathan]

I was on that drive with the DTM peeps. No way in hell should we even consider a drive with them. This is a drive, not a death wish. I was lookin at (google maps) I think highway 503 or something that goes up to the observation place on Mt. St. Helens, looked like a pretty curvy road... Anyone actually know? I've been up there before just not in I while. Seems like a pretty cool place to meet up though. Like meet in some town before then drive up there, take photo's and drive back.

[Mot]

Im game for whatever, just no dtm guys. Some of them were real cool people, they just drive like asshats every time Ive been around them on drives... I have no need nor want to be around that.

[e30bimmerdude]

The Drive to Helens sounds fun... And i am cool just taking a nice drive without dying, as i almost did tonight... Its always fun going for a nice drive passing someone and before you know it you getting passed and finding a beer bottle in you back seat that came through a window..............scary.... But anyways fellas im up for anything....

[tonytony]

mid october? I dont know if I cold make it, I wish I could. damn I just got new tires too. I'll jump on the bandwagon and say DTM people are insane in a bad way, speaking from experience. Although I might be able to make it if there is a definate date and everyone is down.

[James Crivellone]

I will not go and most of the people on this forum will not go if DTM shows. Not our driving style, we choose life

Exactly my opinion, never going on a dtm drive

[tonytony]

I got new tires and my track pipe is back on, i'm ready to rock and ride! I mean drive

[e30bimmerdude]

well fellas, the car is going under the knife this weekend... new 4 puck clutch... and tranny seal along with taking off my 325i intake mani and t/b so i can fix a couple gaskets that felt like leaking...oh what fun... well where do you guys feel like going i am cool with anything...although i must admit my car has its b-caps back on and looks like a dirty rag .. not to mention the front spoiler is off... can you say naked.. anyways let me know where you guys wanna go...

[Hugo Stiglitz]

So, is this going down, or what? Last weekend, there was snow in the higher elevation mountian passes, so I'm running out of available "tolerable weather" to make a jaunt up north, so let's nail down a date/location.

[KenC]

Lincoln City, OR on Sunday?

[StereoInstaller1]

Start in LC or end?
Which Sunday?
Luke
anyone have a spare 215/40/17 ES100?

[KenC]

I was thinkin start in LC this Sunday...

[robbieosterman]

Lincoln City, OR on Sunday?

My family owns a cabin near the beach of Lincoln city, if you ever want to do a cruise there near Christmas time, I'd be up for hosting a few people in the cabin.

[KenC]

Cool. Tom's (Mot) parents have a house out there too that his Dad said sleeps quite a few. Perhaps we should have a Winter Break meet out there?

[benDASHDASH]

Cool. Tom's (Mot) parents have a house out there too that his Dad said sleeps quite a few. Perhaps we should have a Winter Break meet out there? awesome idea, as long as there isnt any snow.

[robbieosterman]

Damn. That'd just be unbelievably cool.

Rumor has it some people don't like salt water... haha.

But, yeah, why don't we get a date or something so we can find if people want to go?

Cool. Tom's (Mot) parents have a house out there too that his Dad said sleeps quite a few. Perhaps we should have a Winter Break meet out there?

[Mot]

Yes, a winter break outing to my beach house would be awesome. My beach house is nice and private and the beach is pretty sweet, even in the winter.

There wouldnt be any snow down here in OR. I promise that one, I will find out when my winter break is and when the house is availabe( we rent it out). Also there is an amazing old highway near by that is no longer used by any one except the occasional biker.. twisties :)

[James Crivellone]

awesome idea, as long as there isnt any snow.

I'll just bring the toyota and we can tow each others cars with it :-p

[benDASHDASH]

I'll just bring the toyota and we can tow each others cars with it :-p

i'll just tow your car, as i already let you have the opportunity of towing mine ;)

gotta love these pnw threads, every single one of them gets way off topic

[Mot]

and half the people never show anyways.... (shifty eyes)


Where the hell are all my emoticons anyways?

[e30bimmerdude]

well, so are we x'ing this until winter break or whats the plan fellas, im down with whatever except the snow is going to slow me down a few mph's not to mention the sand bag :) if we wait till winter break... if anyone wants to meet up in the next few weeks whether it is in Oregon or Washington i dont care, gas isnt going to stop me... let me know

[Mot]

Well, if all goes to plan.. I will have a drivable car this weekend. At that Point, I will be up for any kind of meet. Big or small doesnt matter to me.

[Kruzen]

grats, can't wait to see it running!

[tonytony]

same here i haven't seen it in forever

[e30bimmerdude]

ok, good luck with getting everything together, and lets figure out a date and palce if people still want to meet up for a nice cruz...

[KenC]

I'm down, but lets wait for Tom to get his whip up and running.

[Hugo Stiglitz]

I'm down, but lets wait for Tom to get his whip up and running.
Agreed, I'm still in for sure.

[Addissimo]

Here is an idea:

october 30th somewhere around or within a couple hours of seattle.

I'm headed up to seattle the 29th for freaknight to see Paul O. We could have a r3v meet at freak night... HELL YES.

http://nwtekno.org/vb/showthread.php?threadid=91426

It'd be sooo cool to go on a drive after partying all night- haha.

-Addis

[Mot]

I was thinking about Freaknight, But I was gonna go where ever my freinds go( DJ Wiggles and Family :) ). But Now Im not even going to be on the West Coast for Halloween.


You guys, I will talk with my dad and look up when my WinterBreak is. That way we can set a date a few months in advance, should be enough notice right????

Cruise to my beach house and on the historic highway will be alot of fun.

[e30bimmerdude]

Well Fellas now that everyone is up and running, can we get a date planned before the weather turns shatty....

[DarkWing6]

You guys, I will talk with my dad and look up when my WinterBreak is. That way we can set a date a few months in advance, should be enough notice right????

Cruise to my beach house and on the historic highway will be alot of fun.

I'm down if I don't got school or work.


Well Fellas now that everyone is up and running, can we get a date planned before the weather turns shatty....

Too late for the weather, but still sounds like fun.

[robbieosterman]

Let's do it near Christmas sometime ... like a week or so before.

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Let's do it near Christmas sometime ... like a week or so before.
That puts me out of the running. I can't take my car anywhere there's snow, and I have to go over a mountain pass to get to the valley.

E30 on IE springs + high-performance tires + snow = R3V.

[robbieosterman]

I've never seen snow in Lincoln City ... and I've been there quite a bit. You probably could make the trek, just watch the weather.


That puts me out of the running. I can't take my car anywhere there's snow, and I have to go over a mountain pass to get to the valley.

E30 on IE springs + high-performance tires + snow = R3V.

[Nathan]

I've never seen snow in Lincoln City ...

Guess you missed the part about him having to cross the cascades. :ohsnap:

Josh, I'm sure if you took it slow, really slow, you could make it. Besides, if it is bad in the pass all the idiot soccer mom's and shit will be driving 10 mph anyway...

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Josh, I'm sure if you took it slow, really slow, you could make it. Besides, if it is bad in the pass all the idiot soccer mom's and shit will be driving 10 mph anyway...
I'm NOT driving my car over the Cascades in December, or any other month when it's snowing. End of story. If you guys want to get a meet planned before the snow hits, let's get it going. If not, I'm just flat out not going to be able to make it.

[FLYNAVY]

how bout west of the cascades? the valley is usually pretty nice drng the winter....even the coast range

[nando]

I'd be down for some snow driving. 8)

[robbieosterman]

I'll be driving my Jeep to tow your ass out, haha.

[DarkWing6]

I'd be down for some snow driving. 8)

I hope you and Grant have fun.:)

[nando]

I'll be driving my Jeep to tow your ass out, haha.

only if you can catch me.. ;)

[tonytony]

my car does pretty good in the snow, with about 100lbs of snowboarding stuff and chains. Without any weight i might as well just get out and walk

[e30bimmerdude]

So Fellas, are we really not doing this until WINTER!!!... I heard about the Local Portland guys meeting up, but why dont we just turn that into a e30 WA/OR....meet?

[robbieosterman]

only if you can catch me.. ;)


:D

[e30bimmerdude]

Hey Robbie, What BMW do you have? i ask this because i live on Bainbridge... Well more of a weekend resort from college...

[Hugo Stiglitz]

how bout west of the cascades? the valley is usually pretty nice drng the winter....even the coast range
I don't think you guys are understanding this. I live at an elevation of 3800 feet. I live in the mountains. The elevation at the lowest summit point of any mountain pass I have to travel over in order to get to the valley is 4890 feet. My car is on IE Stage III's, Konis, and 205/50 Z-rated tires.

I realize me being at a meet or not is NO reason to move dates around. I'm just saying that if you want me to be there, and I want to be there, it has to be before snow starts to fall on the mountain passes. No matter which area of the valley I'm traveling to, be it Eugene or Portland, I have to cross the Cascade mountain range.

[robbieosterman]

Yeah, I live on Bainbridge. What part of the island do you live on? I don't own an E30 anymore, I sold it about a year ago, but, yes, it was white 318. ever see me driving around?

Hey Robbie, What BMW do you have? i ask this because i live on Bainbridge... Well more of a weekend resort from college...

[e30bimmerdude]

Yeah, It was a four door correct, with DTM style exhaust right? you live by Pat Fiander right? Yeah i have the silver e30 325e, im not on the island much anymore but im sure you have seen me (Troy Apro) rolling around...

[robbieosterman]

Oh, right! I remember you... kind of weird you figured out who I am. Yeah, we moved a while ago. I remember poking around up the street looking for that BMW, knowing you drove it ...

[e30bimmerdude]

It is weird, but i remember seeing that car before i got mine, also i watched you roast the tires at that burnout comp, up near Wilkes... Yeah i still have the car, i recently put on the 325i intake mani, t/b, and a few other goodies, which all seemed to compliment the ETA motor rather well, the car surprises me to be honest... maybe its just my imagination :)

[robbieosterman]

You mean this place? Haha
http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2RB0SKYFIGSW40L89XPGHR0SOW

Can't believe you saw that in real life! Def. a highlight of the summer. :D
It is weird, but i remember seeing that car before i got mine, also i watched you roast the tires at that burnout comp, up near Wilkes... Yeah i still have the car, i recently put on the 325i intake mani, t/b, and a few other goodies, which all seemed to compliment the ETA motor rather well, the car surprises me to be honest... maybe its just my imagination :)

[e30bimmerdude]

Yep thats the place, thats awesome, i didnt think ur car had it in her being a 318 and all.... to bad we cant go back there anymore.... or atleast without a proper invite... But why did you sell the Bimmer?

[robbieosterman]

Yeah, I sold it for something with 4WD, a little more power, and something nice for cruising around in. Montana winters are pretty bad. We already had a snowstorm ... but, yeah, looks like I'm going to be heading back into the BMW scene during the spring.

[e30bimmerdude]

Sounds good, what are you going to be getting into? E30 or e36?

[Mot]

:ot: take it to pm's guys, while i appreciate the attention its giving this thread, its completly off topic and is cluttering the thread. (not to be a dick)


As for dates, I'll post some ideas up before I fly out on Thursday. Sorry Joshy, unless you wanna come up for the pdx meet which may or may not be on a weekend, your probly SOL. As Im planning this to be a winter drive/meet at my beach house. Maybe we could push it forward into November before it snows? but my beach house will be full most likely. Again I'll check.

[James Crivellone]

Snowing or not, I'll go, as long as it does not conflict with my family/company xmas parties.


If it snows I'm bringing the Toyota though ;)

[robbieosterman]

Yeah, no problem, sorry about the OT. Anyways, my cabin will be open during December (and possibly a week before), because that's when I'll be back for my Christmas break... so, if you guys head out any earlier, there's probably a big chance it won't work out for using my cabin.

[Mot]

snow on I5 in december James? ya right lol...

[benDASHDASH]

Snowing or not, I'll go, as long as it does not conflict with my family/company xmas parties.


If it snows I'm bringing the Toyota though ;)

i call shotgun

[KenC]

I'll be on a cruise from the 9th - 15th of December.