2006 NY/NJ meet anyone?

ALPINE6SPD · 02-17-2006, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Cory1000

could always be in same place we had it last year. that was a good location

where was that?

RichReg · 02-17-2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

where was that?

EngleWood Boat Basin
Our August '05 meet

RichReg · 02-17-2006, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

I will see what I can do. I´m going to the chapter meeting tomorrow. Why don´t you come along?

I am a former board member (chapter level) and haven´t been involved with the chapter very much recently. As many of you know, my primary involvement with the CCA is writing for the Roundel.

But I don´t mind coordinating this if I get help (hint hint).

Only if I can get put into direct contact with all known sources for the 'Heard On the Strasse' column. This way I'll be sure to get the scoop on the 335 first!

Seriously, I'd love to go except I think I'm going to be a bit tied up tomorrow...at least from about 11:00 AM to about 1:30 PM. Where & what time is the meet?

JSpira · 02-17-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RichReg

Only if I can get put into direct contact with all known sources for the 'Heard On the Strasse' column. This way I'll be sure to get the scoop on the 335 first!

Seriously, I'd love to go except I think I'm going to be a bit tied up tomorrow...at least from about 11:00 AM to about 1:30 PM. Where & what time is the meet?

Tomorrow´s meeting is at 11 in Mt. Vernon. There was a related post here to see if anyone else was going.

shadye90 · 02-18-2006, 02:44 PM

Or as an alternative I can get us into Raceway Park In Englishtown NJ...I am friends with the Track co-ordinator and I have already mentioned it to him...We can meet there and
even time our cars on the track?..Anybody interested?...

RyBMW · 02-19-2006, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shadye90

Or as an alternative I can get us into Raceway Park In Englishtown NJ...I am friends with the Track co-ordinator and I have already mentioned it to him...We can meet there and
even time our cars on the track?..Anybody interested?...

That's a good place for a meet.

JSpira · 02-19-2006, 08:09 PM

I think the boat basin looks like a great place to hold a meet - and it´s close enough to everyone in NY and L.I. too!

itznin · 02-19-2006, 11:37 PM

Boat Basin is good but colder because it's on the water, so let's be prepared.....

petesamprs · 02-19-2006, 11:50 PM

Englishtown would be fun if we could get some track time.

If we just want to take it easy, I suggest the following, which is the route I did with a bunch of the (e39) M5 guys from NY/NJ a few years back.

Start off in northern NJ (we were actually very close to BMW headquarters in a parking lot). Spend an hour meeting up waiting for people to arrive. Then head North on Route 304, to Palisades Parkway north (304 hit palisades at exit 8) and head north towards bear mountain (exit 18, where PP ends). It's an awesome scenic route. Once you get up there, there are great places to take group pics for lots of cars.

Then we can head back down the parkway and grab lunch somewhere.

Here's the route on google maps

This works out really well for ppl in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) but I think it will be a long ride for ppl from South Jersey or PA.

just a suggestion.

itznin · 02-19-2006, 11:57 PM

Haha Montvale, let's do it in the Mercedes Benz parking lot! Their headquarters is there!

Everyone punch in "Mercedes Benz Drive - Montvale, NJ" in your Idrive hahahaha....

How hilarious would that be?!

shadye90 · 02-21-2006, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by petesamprs

Englishtown would be fun if we could get some track time.

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We would definitely be able to get some track time...Let me know what you guys think so I can call my friend to set something up...

RichReg · 02-21-2006, 06:33 PM

Hmmmm....
... both going up North to take the scenic route AND getting some track time in at Englishtown sound freakin' great.

Decisions, decisions....

JSpira · 02-21-2006, 08:07 PM

Where is Englishtown anyway? Sounds like it could be a plan.

shadye90 · 02-21-2006, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JSpira

Where is Englishtown anyway? Sounds like it could be a plan.

Exit 9 off the turnpike..once you get off its like 5 miles down the road...

JSpira · 02-21-2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shadye90

Exit 9 off the turnpike..once you get off its like 5 miles down the road...

One problem: that is over an hour away from much of the NY crowd (queens, bronx, nassau, etc.). From w'chester and suffolk it's even more.

If we really want a NY/NJ meet I think we'll get better attendance if it's closer to everyone - even though your idea sounds like a great place.

In contrast, the boat basin is close to people in NJ and to Long Islanders.

petesamprs · 02-21-2006, 09:08 PM

I think the real solution here is that we can't please everyone and therefore we'll just need to do multiple gatherings with different themes. The tri-state community is pretty big so turnout shouldn't be an issue. Maybe one up north (scenic drive), one in the middle @ englishtown (track time) and one in the NYC area (pothole avoidance clinic). You can go to whichever one(s) you want. I'd probably go to all three.

Explorer3253 · 02-21-2006, 09:50 PM

Bear Mountain is a good area...Harriman St Park is near by as well which has some good woody roads....I love taken my car around there for a good drive....And like dencoop said....BBQ after =)

vladinecko · 02-21-2006, 09:52 PM

when are you guys thinking of doing this? i will probably be in NJ this coming weekend so i'd be definitely up for it...

petesamprs · 02-21-2006, 09:59 PM

napolean - It's way too cold now. gosh.

Cory1000 · 02-22-2006, 09:03 AM

We did a meet a few months ago (for when bella was here...) and it was just too cold. should wait til end or march /april timeframe.

vladinecko · 02-22-2006, 09:18 AM

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napolean - It's way too cold now. gosh.

IDIOT!

vladinecko · 02-22-2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Cory1000

should wait til end or march /april timeframe.

i don't think march/april are any better since those months are highly unpredictable. it can be sunny and 50 one day and 20 and snowing the next. weather predictions are rarely accurate in those months too. but i guess there is a better chance of catching a nice weekend than it is now.

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itznin Captain 26 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North NJ iTrader: (2)	Boat Basin is good but colder because it's on the water, so let's be prepared.....
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petesamprs Lieutenant 34 Rep 519 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: northeast iTrader: (0)	Englishtown would be fun if we could get some track time. If we just want to take it easy, I suggest the following, which is the route I did with a bunch of the (e39) M5 guys from NY/NJ a few years back. Start off in northern NJ (we were actually very close to BMW headquarters in a parking lot). Spend an hour meeting up waiting for people to arrive. Then head North on Route 304, to Palisades Parkway north (304 hit palisades at exit 8) and head north towards bear mountain (exit 18, where PP ends). It's an awesome scenic route. Once you get up there, there are great places to take group pics for lots of cars. Then we can head back down the parkway and grab lunch somewhere. Here's the route on google maps This works out really well for ppl in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) but I think it will be a long ride for ppl from South Jersey or PA. just a suggestion. __________________ '14 535i (ED) Retired: '08 M5, '08 550i (ED), '06 330i
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itznin Captain 26 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North NJ iTrader: (2)	Haha Montvale, let's do it in the Mercedes Benz parking lot! Their headquarters is there! Everyone punch in "Mercedes Benz Drive - Montvale, NJ" in your Idrive hahahaha.... How hilarious would that be?!
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RichReg Colonel 121 Rep 2,099 Posts Drives: 2015 435Xi GC & 2000 323Ci. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Hmmmm.... ... both going up North to take the scenic route AND getting some track time in at Englishtown sound freakin' great. Decisions, decisions....
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JSpira Freude am Fahren 334 Rep 5,254 Posts Drives: Fünfer, Dreier, + Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York, München, Wien iTrader: (1)	Where is Englishtown anyway? Sounds like it could be a plan. __________________ Freude am Fahren. Jonathan E90 2006 330xi E90 2006 325i E39 2003 530i Sport* E46 2000 328Ci* E36 1996 328iS* E36 1992 325i* E30 1991 318is E21 1982 320iS* E21 1979 320 (6-Zyl)* *retired Nominated: Most Contributing Member
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petesamprs Lieutenant 34 Rep 519 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: northeast iTrader: (0)	I think the real solution here is that we can't please everyone and therefore we'll just need to do multiple gatherings with different themes. The tri-state community is pretty big so turnout shouldn't be an issue. Maybe one up north (scenic drive), one in the middle @ englishtown (track time) and one in the NYC area (pothole avoidance clinic). You can go to whichever one(s) you want. I'd probably go to all three. __________________ '14 535i (ED) Retired: '08 M5, '08 550i (ED), '06 330i
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Explorer3253 Lieutenant 61 Rep 557 Posts Drives: 2014 f32 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Westchester County, NY iTrader: (4)	Bear Mountain is a good area...Harriman St Park is near by as well which has some good woody roads....I love taken my car around there for a good drive....And like dencoop said....BBQ after =) __________________ '06 325Xi - Jet Black - SOLD, '08 328Xi - Jet Black, Coral, 6spd - SOLD, '07 328Xi - Jet Black, SOLD, '11 328Xi, Deep Sea Blue, Oyster/Black - SOLD '14 428XI, Alpine White, Coral, MSport, Auto, Premium, Tech, Heated Seats/Steering, Drivers Ass, Drivers+ - On Order for ED
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petesamprs Lieutenant 34 Rep 519 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: northeast iTrader: (0)	napolean - It's way too cold now. gosh. __________________ '14 535i (ED) Retired: '08 M5, '08 550i (ED), '06 330i
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Cory1000 God 30 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	We did a meet a few months ago (for when bella was here...) and it was just too cold. should wait til end or march /april timeframe.
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