A Ti meeting near Atlanta,GA?Anyone Intrested

[leemur]

I live in the Atlanta area and know of at least five other ti drivers in my area and I'm sure there are probably more. Especially in the area. Thoughts, comments?

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Lee Mur
96 Helrot ti(active)

[bbnmcas]

When?

[StevenTN318]

For real, give me a date and I could probably come down. I live in Knoxville so it wouldn't be a big drive. Keep us posted!

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Why look like all my friends at high school and drive a civic, when I can beat them in my TI?

[ahutson03]

Hey Lee, Sorry I just got around to replying to you today I was down in Sebring at the big race, but anyways it sounds great
Andy

[leemur]

Hey, I'm up for suggestions or anything it was mainly just a thought i had and if i could get something together it would be great. I'm open to any suggestions on times. but its hard for me to get things started considreing i'm in school right now.

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Lee Mur
96 Helrot ti(active)

[ahutson03]

Hey lee, I think a good deal of us are in school too... It's not like it has to be real big either. I just want to be able to get together with some people like me to talk about ti's

[schussey]

I'm in Birmingham, which is only 2 short hours. I could do it

[gooten1]

I'm in Columbia, SC. I'm game, so let me know.
If you need help organizing, I can do that too. Just need a big parking lot one night of the week.

[bowzier]

We could head to Deals Gap for an over nighter one weekend.

[saxman0321]

I'd show up for a meeting in the southeast. I live in western NC, about an hour from Deal's Gap actually. But I'm only a couple hours from Atlanta also. Has anyone ever thought of renting a road course for a day? It might be worth looking at the cost during the right time of the year. It might be reasonable if we got enough people interested. We could also just attend a CCA event at the same time. Anyway, a ti meeting would be fun.

[1996 328ti]

We tried to do that a few years ago in the Washington DC area. It fizzled out.
On the ti mailing list we talked about doing the Dragon.

Also hopefully there will be a lot of ti owners at this year's Ofest in Greensboro, NC.
The track will be VIR. :) It is in September05 this year.

If people don't want to attend Ofest we could get together the Saturday before or after.

[gooten1]

Ok, well turns out that the idea was a little old...but it seems that there's still interest... I'm also a member of DTMPower.net...another online Bimmer forum. Want me to mention it on there? Maybe get some more people interested?

[gooten1]

Ok, posted a link up on the DTMPower site.... link to it is:
DTMPower.org (http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/showthread.php?t=141347)
Enjoi.

[gooten1]

Ok, BUMP.......

[gooten1]

How about November? First weekend of? Any conflicts? I'm trying to get this together....

[gooten1]

Or the Friday before it? The 5th?

[schussey]

i'm still down.....

[gooten1]

There's a group from DTMPower going on a Fall Mountain Drive soon...as in the 17th of October. Not a lot of time to plan, but that's when they're planning. It would be headed up into North Carolina to run through the twisties up in the mountains. Here's a link to the post:

http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/showthread.php?t=138208

[gooten1]

If that's too soon or ya just want ti's...let me know and I'll work on something else.

[chepas]

man (leemur),
jus ti's will be awesome!! though, i live in GA too, plus I ain't got to much time to go up to NC...

[gooten1]

Ok, well, I didn't make it to the fall drive either...brake light came on, and didn't want to make the drive on badly worn pads. So...lets see...how about something towards the end of November?

[danna]

I live in Atlanta and I'm a new ti owner '96. I'd be interested in meeting

[gooten1]

Ok Atlantans...where are some choices of places to go? Meeting spots? Roads that are fun to drive? Long twisties with no po-po? Lets get this together!

[chepas]

we can probably meet at Mall of Georgia on 85, and take off up to Helen which is a little town up north of GA in the mountains towards TENN and NC...pretty nice roads...could be a good idea....

[gooten1]

Anyone second this vote?

[schussey]

is the mall of georgia around braselton? (i.e. road atlanta)

[chepas]

Mall of Georgia is on exit 115 (u.s. 20, Bufford), 85 North. probably 2 exits before braselton.

here is the driving directions to the mountains: http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result?ed=GUcwtuV.wikPXiS7.j1y.TDt8_vtq3WAtIhJpKX6uf_B4g--&csz=Buford%2C+GA+30519&country=us&tcsz=helen%2C+ga&tcountry=us

[saxman0321]

I'm right at 2 hours away from the Mall of Georgia, so I will come if I am free that day. If I know soon enough I can probably ask off ahead of time.

[gooten1]

Ok, probably shooting at late December. That good? Wanna meet somewhere the night before, hang out and have a good time, then do a drive the next day? Make it something big and invite other Bimmers? Give me feedback so we can set something definate. I'll make "flyers" on my computer and send them out to the other BMW sites....sound good?

[gooten1]

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[bmw318tiChic]

that sounds really fun, but i don't know if i'd be able to go. i have to know all the details before knowing whether i can go or not. it sounds awesome though, i'd love to meet up with other ti owners!

[chepas]

okayyy....
so who's going to put this meeting together??

lets try to make it this before christmas... ok guys

[gooten1]

How about the weekend of December 18th? College students shoud be on break then, and it's a weekend for those who work. Any conflicts/better ideas? I know I work on weekends, so I'll have to ask off, thus the reason I am not scheduling it for this month. Let me know people.

[schussey]

well if its december 18th, that already doesn't work for me. I leave that day for colorado :(

[saxman0321]

That day should work for me. I work weekends also, but I should be able to get that day off with this much notice.

[Beach]

Cool!! Count me in! I live in Gainesville so the Mall of Georgia is only 45 minutes or so... I'm glad I found this forum!

Here is my 98 Ti with the M package and a California roof:

http://purebasic.myftp.org/files/1/pictures/beach318ti.jpg

-Beach (first post!)

[gooten1]

Glad to have you Beach. Schussey, feel free to suggest a date. I'm just thinking of a weekend next month without getting too close to the Christmas.

[schussey]

i think im good for any weekend in december prior to dec 18th

[chepas]

hey gooten1, are you getting this together? if so, thanks. just start a new post and set up a date and people will find a way to get together, no one wants to miss a ti meeting...right??

[gooten1]

Yeah, I'm trying to. It was slow at first, there was a big gap between when the idea was first posted until it caught on. So I want to do this! December 11th then. Are we a go for then?

P.S.: Chepas, you seem to know the area a bit better than I do, please PM me just so I can get a little more info from a local.

[Beach]

I'll be there! :)

[gooten1]

This is it folks. It's on. December 11th, 2004.

I need a head count on those planning on attending. Perhaps we can get a group discount at a hotel for the weekend.

The plan so far is as follows (still coming together):

Arive in Mall of Georgia in Atlanta. Mid afternoon on Saturday? Hang out. Meet & Greet. Then proceed from there around town, then get some food. Go out on the town. Return to hotel, sleep. Wake up Sunday, drive up to the mountains in a convoy. Take on the twisties. Eat at some point, take a break, then hit up the hills and curves again. Either head back to town or disperse home from there later in the afternoon on Sunday.

We can announce this to anyone you feel like inviting. Other BMWs are fine, but this is going to be centered around the ti. Bring passengers if you care to, as well. I want this to be a big friendly get together, and at the same time, this should be hella fun.

P.M. me with suggestions, or just post here.

[Beach]

I will be there! I should not be included in the room count though, I am only about 45 minutes to the mall. As it turns out, I am 45 minutes north towards the mountains so I will pick up the convey en route! :chuckel:

[318.g25]

anybody in southern louisiana

[gooten1]

Get the word out folks. If you see another ti in the area or talk to someone that might be interested, invite them. Worst thing they can say is "no."

[sydeshow]

anybody in southern louisiana
right here.

[saxman0321]

I still am planning on getting in on this, but I'm going to have to join in on Sunday morning. I scheduled a gig for Saturday night, because I thought this was happening on the 17th. I need to know where you guys are staying so I can meet up there, or I could meet up with Beach in Gainesville because I'm coming in from Western NC and that's on the way. Also when to meet up either in Gainesville or at the hotel. Looking forward to driving some new fun roads.

[gooten1]

May have to book your own hotel rooms, individually. There's always the alternative of just coming down Sunday morning, which is a possibility. That's a lot of driving in one day, but it can be done.

Head count so far is:
1) Me
2) Beach
3) Sax
4) Chepas
5) Schussey
6) You?

WE NEED MORE PEOPLE!!!!!

[schussey]

i think i might have to take my SAT that weekend......:(

[dislexicmofo]

id come, im in Rome GA

[gooten1]

It looks like I'm going to have to work this weekend. I apologise.

[dislexicmofo]

so is it still on, or not enough attendees?

[saxman0321]

I'm still planning on coming, but I need to know where and when to show up on Sunday.

[chepas]

well since gooten1 is not coming, i don't know what was planned.
we can meet at a Bank of America outside of the mall of georgia parking lot,

1900 Mall Of Georgia Boulevard
Buford, GA 30519
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&address=1900+Mall+Of+Georgia+Boulevard&city=&state=&zipcode=30519

does 1:00 pm on saturday sound good? an then we go from there.
look for a Boston Green Ti, that will be me, feel free to call me at 770-715-0801

[schussey]

i'm going to have to bail this time around, sorry guys

[saxman0321]

I can only come on Sunday because I have a gig Saturday. Why don't we just reschedule this when everyone can show up.

[chepas]

I agree man!, but if anyone still ones to come let me know, we can probably hang out/drive around.

I was looking forward to this meeting.... :|

[gooten1]

Things should calm down after the holidays...I apologise for ditching on you guys.

[schussey]

Things should calm down after the holidays...I apologise for ditching on you guys.

yea, it's a hard time of the year to plan stuff, very busy

[gooten1]

I will kick this thread up again after the holidays. Enjoy the Holidays!

[gooten1]

I'm getting more interest in this meet again. Things should calm down a bit after the first of the year. What dates are good for y'all?

[1996 328ti]

How about next September in Greensboro?

[gooten1]

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?p=12469#post12469

Here's a meet. Bimmer-heads from DTMPower.org are setting one up (if they can stop abusing each other.)

[schussey]

i'm down for SEMAG. but once again, dates.....

[gooten1]

The weather will be warming in the months coming...warm air makes me want to roll the windows down. Also makes me want to get out and meet people. Just wanted to keep the idea fresh in your minds. (=

[bluebastion]

I know this reply is a bit late but next September sounds good to me.... I'd like to see a ton of ti's together... the thought of that makes me have goose bumps.... Ti owners should start a Septemberfest. :rolleyes:

[schussey]

just thought I'd drop this info for the southeastern members:

February 26th- large euro gathering in Charlotte. Tons of members from vwvortex.com, and some from bimmerforums.com and dtmpower.net. I will be attending, any of you? (for those of you familiar with Charlotte, it will be held in the parking lot of Morris Costumes, with venders!)


more info found at: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=312006

and: http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/showthread.php?t=150019

-chris

[gooten1]

Short notice. Come if you're not too busy. Tonight. Meet up around 8. Hang out for a bit, then go eat. World Market parking lot, off Clemson Rd. right by the intersection with Two Notch Rd. (Northeast Columbia.)
Accessible from either I-77 or I-20.

From I-20 towards Florence, take the Clemson Rd. exit. Turn left and go towards the gas stations and stuff. Stay on Clemson Roda until you cross over Two Notch (#1). You'll see the parking lot right there on your left.

From I-77 towards Charlotte, take the Killian Rd. exit, and turn right. Thru the red light, cross the tracks, then left at the stop. Take the next right (this is Clemson Rd.). Continue past Hard Scrabble Rd. and proceed until you see the lot on your right.

[gooten1]

It was beautiful weather for a meet...wish yall could have come out. I'm planning to do this again for next month, so be warned. Hopefully more people will make it out to the next one. Still taking suggestions on stuff to do.

[gooten1]

One more 'gain. See if you can't come out this time. Friday, April 22nd. Tell all your friends. Get a bunch of people out there.

World Market parking lot, off Clemson Rd. right by the intersection with Two Notch Rd. (Northeast Columbia.)
Accessible from either I-77 or I-20.
From I-20 towards Florence, take the Clemson Rd. exit. Turn left and go towards the gas stations and stuff. Stay on Clemson Roda until you cross over Two Notch (#1). You'll see the parking lot right there on your left.

From I-77 towards Charlotte, take the Killian Rd. exit, and turn right. Thru the red light, cross the tracks, then left at the stop. Take the next right (this is Clemson Rd.). Continue past Hard Scrabble Rd. and proceed until you see the lot on your right.

[schussey]

anybody going to SEBOC? It is being held this coming weekend (sat, 16th) at the Andretti Carting place.

http://www.m3motorwerks.com/SEBOCfest/

-chris

[chepas]

anybody going to SEBOC? It is being held this coming weekend (sat, 16th) at the Andretti Carting place.

http://www.m3motorwerks.com/SEBOCfest/

-chris


f**k, that sucks... i'm in texas right now!

[schussey]

f**k, that sucks... i'm in texas right now!


buzzkill!

-chris

[gooten1]

I'm not gonna be able to make it either...but let me know who's interested so I can get a list of people to contact when another big meet is in planning in the Southeast US.

[gooten1]

A little meeting going on this Friday night. World Market, northeast Columbia. Just hanging out, maybe go for a run to get food. Come on out.

[gooten1]

This is going to be the first meet, so I don't know how many people will show up. Hopefully next month is clearer. I'm still planning to get some wings at Carolina Wings on the corner of Clemson and Hard Scrabble...in about an hour. Come out if you want, or cruise out to the lot at around 9 pm.

I'll be the kid in the blue jersey and red USC hat.