SummerBlaze 2006

[Viper3812]

Just letting you guys know that SummerBlaze 06 is coming soon. The location is in Orlando, FL. and it's a really great event. Last year we had about 150 BMW's plus some Mini's, and a few vendors like AA, Umnitza, KO, and 2 more that I can't remember their names, so it's basically a smaller version of Bimmerfest.
I know this year it will be bigger and I think they are inviting other german cars, but am not 100% for sure.
I'm letting everyone in the south east know ahead of time if you guys are interested in coming down to Florida for this event. Last year I think Gooten was the farthest person that came and the other ti's were from Florida. So if you guys are interested in coming and want to help the ti's have a bigger showing and impress the other e36's that were alive and a big group it will be in early to mid August.

[mohaughn]

Are they doing it at racerock again this year? I may have to bring out the Ti and the wagon. Represent the hatchback bimmers.

[Viper3812]

We did it at the Mercado last year in International Drive. It might be at the same place year or somewhere else in that area and yeah bring the ti to help make our group bigger.

mohaughn: What part of Florida are u coming from?

[mohaughn]

Orlando in the Maitland area..

[Viper3812]

No, by Universal area

[3DGE]

My sister is in that area....I am not (damn 3000 miles)

[mohaughn]

No, by Universal area

Viper- You asked me where I was coming from. I'm in the Maitland area..

[Viper3812]

Oh, didn't know that. So you should know where Universal Studios and International Drive is at (where all the tourists go). I'm over in East Orlando by UCF. Are you in cfbmw? Are you going to Hot Impor Nights with us?

[mohaughn]

Yeah.. I've lived in Orlando for awhile so I know where Universal is...

I've read through the cfbmw forums, but not a member. I'll be at Sebring for summerfest when HIN is going on... I used to go to a lot of car shows when I was more involved in USAC and IASCA competitions. So I'm kind of burnt out on them unless it is specifically BMW related. In this area HIN seems to be dominated by the ricers, so it's not really my thing.

[Viper3812]

As of right now there are 8 of us who are showing our cars at HIN including me. Baybimmers, cfbmw, and FloridaGerman are going to the show, so it should be a good amount of bmw's that will be showing. Well I guess I'll see u at Summerblaze or at any of the cfbmw meets.

[mohaughn]

Your car looks great so it is a good representation for the Ti's. Mine still has the grey bottom panels so it doesn't look as good as yours. Plus with the larger wheels and no suspension mods I have the ugly gaps above my wheels.

[Kraln]

If I'm not busy, I'll drive down from Maryland! :D

[gooten1]

What is the date for Summerblaze this year? I had a good time last year, I need to remember to bring chairs, drinks, and sunscreen. Oh, and more film. One roll of film disappeared real quick.

I need to know soon so I can book a hotel, get the day(s) off work, and find someone to ride with me.

Kraln, that's one hell of a drive (at least 14 hours). I would suggest using Amtrak or some other sort of transportation for your car, unless you can get someone to share the driving.

[kelso]

representing floridagerman, i might go to summerblaze when the date is set, and im going to HIN

[3DGE]

I stayed at some Hotel on Int drive last spring...alot of brits walking around, I was like WOW.

[Viper3812]

What is the date for Summerblaze this year? I had a good time last year, I need to remember to bring chairs, drinks, and sunscreen. Oh, and more film. One roll of film disappeared real quick.

I need to know soon so I can book a hotel, get the day(s) off work, and find someone to ride with me.

Kraln, that's one hell of a drive (at least 14 hours). I would suggest using Amtrak or some other sort of transportation for your car, unless you can get someone to share the driving.
All I know is that it's within the first 2 weeks of August like last year. I'll keep the page updated as I find out more information.

[Viper3812]

representing floridagerman, i might go to summerblaze when the date is set, and im going to HIN You better go, it's only a hour away from you and we need more ti's especially my car's twin.

[bmw318tiChic]

I went last year and it was pretty awesome, except for the fact that my window came off track right as I left my house to go there... but the guys there helped me out and we got it fixed :) I might go this year if I'm not busy, but I have a lot of stuff going on in the beginning of August so far.

[gooten1]

It's ok about the window, we did a tutorial on how to fix a e36 window...like we've never done that before.

I hope to make it down, we'll see how it works out.

[mohaughn]

Viper- You headed up to Field's BMW tomorrow? They are doing the grand opening of their new showroom. Supposed to be a fully catered event, food and drinks. I know they are letting in all BMWCCA members, Sunshine bimmer members, and about 8000 invites were sent to previous Field's customers.

I figure it might be a stuffy event, but they will have some decked out new rides, and free drinks. Expect parking to be a b(*ch.

Any date set for summerblaze yet?

[Viper3812]

Damn, I missed it. I went out of town this past weekend. Did you end up going?

Actually, I don't know if it is still going on. I heard them mention Winterblaze, so I'm assuming that they are going to do it later. I will keep you guys updated.

[1uvaknd]

hey guys been awhile since ive been to any shows or meets when is this taking place im in ft lauderdale and i dont know of anything going on down here so itll give me an excuse to take a drive and have some fun

[bmw318tiChic]

So what was decided on this? Is it still on? If so, when? (and where?)

[Viper3812]

Nope.

[1uvaknd]

nope what? why what happened?

[bmwracerchick]

It will probably be winterblaze this year. Still waiting on the info.

[Variance]

Unless another group takes over (which CFBMW might), Summer/Winterblaze is off. The guy who used to organize it bought a Porsche, and is now working on orgaizing an all-german car meet.