Bav Auto Show-N-Shine Connecticut Caravan - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

GrimReefer · 09-19-2007, 10:50 PM

i'm setting up a cruise to the Bavarian Autosport Show n' Shine event on the 7th of October.

Ok so the plan as of right now is to have everyone meet up in the commuter lot off of exit 70 on I-95 in Old Lyme at about 5 AM and leave there to meet up with the Mass caravan at 6:45 AM then head up to Bav Auto from there. if anyone has anything else to add, or wants to meet up with us somewhere, let me know via PM or here.
link to the massachussetts caravan thread- http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=827343

here's the route as of right now.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...3,1.521606&z=9

1. GrimReefer - 98 740i
2. GrimReefer's father - 99 M3
3. mds82 - '06 325xi
4. DaMadAzn - 02 M3
5. Zasada518 - 01 325i
6. BMW750il&AudiA6 - 90 325is (maybe)
7. SoLive - 91 325i

here's a link to the Bimmerforums thread.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...1#post10681626

mds82 · 09-21-2007, 12:53 PM

BUMP

This show is expected to have about 350+ BMW's !!!!!!!!!!!

Josh49 · 09-21-2007, 01:58 PM

Hmm. You guys are headed right up 93. Maybe I could just get your cell phone number, and you could give me a call when you get a to a certain point, and I'll be on standby and jump out on to the highway, and drive up there with you guys..

GrimReefer · 09-21-2007, 02:09 PM

sounds good to me. after we're on 93 we're meeting up with about 15 other cars, so we'll be hard to miss.

Josh49 · 09-21-2007, 02:12 PM

Anyone from Conn going to the DC meet in October? We'll be glad to pick you up on the way down..

Josh49 · 09-21-2007, 02:57 PM

Just saw your route btw. I really don't think you want to take route 1 from Boston up there. I would stay straight on 93, and then hit up 495 or 95. Route 1 is terrible IMO, I hate that road with a passion, as does my car/wheels. Staying 93 will be a lot smoother, faster, for you..

Josh

Josh49 · 09-21-2007, 02:58 PM

5 extra miles, but I gaurantee you will save tons of time in the long run. And wheels.

Just so it's clear what I'm saying..

Stay straight on 93 thru Boston (the big dig). Go straight to exit 37, which puts you on 95 going east. Stay straight on 95 and you will run into your old route.

Much easier IMO..

GrimReefer · 09-21-2007, 09:23 PM

thanks for the advice! a smooth ride is a good ride.

GrimReefer · 09-24-2007, 12:28 AM

you still want to hook up once we're on 93? if so, feel free to PM me your number.

Mr. BMW · 09-24-2007, 02:54 PM

I could probably meet up with you guys in Danvers just passed the 128/95 split. There's a Lowes right off of 95.

Anyone else on the North Shore want to meet up there and then join up with the rest of the gang?

Josh, maybe you could give me a call just before you guys get to the split?

mds82 · 09-24-2007, 08:05 PM

Come meet at Braintree. i think thats where a lot of people are meeting

GrimReefer · 09-25-2007, 01:31 AM

**UPDATED LIST**

1. GrimReefer - 98 740i
2. GrimReefer's father - 99 M3
3. DaMadAzn - 02 M3
4. Zasada518 - 01 325i
5. BMW750il&AudiA6 - 90 325is (maybe)
6. SoLive - 91 325i
7. WhiteM32 - e36 (with 4 others)
8. Voxx82 - E30 M3 (sweet!)
9. Davey101-'90 325ix (maybe with another e30)
10. tarheel2323 - 95 M3 (+ 3 friends)
11. lcjhnsn - 00 M roady (+ 1-3 friends)
12. EricsE30 (Hitch Hiking)
13. Gainman (e46Fanatics)
14. Dauntess - 06 M3 (e46Fanatics)

+13 when we hit the Mass caravan.

Mr. BMW · 09-25-2007, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mds82

Come meet at Braintree. i think thats where a lot of people are meeting

I'm North of Boston so that would be out of the way for me.

GrimReefer · 09-25-2007, 11:24 AM

i could give you a call when we are approaching a certain exit if you wanted.

Mr. BMW · 09-25-2007, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrimReefer

i could give you a call when we are approaching a certain exit if you wanted.

Sounds good. I'll pm you my cell number and remind you as we get closer to the date.

Josh49 · 09-25-2007, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. BMW

Sounds good. I'll pm you my cell number and remind you as we get closer to the date.

Yep. Same here...

We'll talk as the date gets closer to finalize things..

GrimReefer · 09-30-2007, 01:04 AM

it looks like the bristol place shopping plaza is actually just over the MA border. the address is Bristol Place Shopping Center, Rt. 1A & I-95, South Attleboro MA

ok....if we leave the lot in old lyme at 5 sharp, according to google it will take 1 hour & 20 minutes to get to exit 2a (the shopping plaza) and 33 minutes from there to get to the metting place in MA.

if this is correct, we will be at the first stop at 6:20 AM (where we are meeting the others from CT) and the second stop at 7:50. this will give us some time for rest when we reach the second caravan for a 7:15 departure.

so here's the timeline

4:45-5 AM meet up in the commuter lot just off of exit 70 on I-95
5:00 AM leave the lot and drive up to Bristol Place Shopping Center, Rt. 1A & I-95, South Attleboro MA
6:20 AM meet up with the rest of the CT crew and leave imediately
7:50 AM arrive at 250 Granite St Braintree, MA to meet up with everyone else
7:15 AM leave Braintree with the whole caravan and drive up to bav auto at 275 Constitution Ave, Portsmouth NH
8:40 AM arrive at Bav Auto in time for breakfast

Map of the Route
177 mi – about 3 hours 17 mins Driving Time, 3 hours, 40 Minutes to Destination.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...=UTF8&z=8&om=1

Josh49 · 09-30-2007, 10:48 AM

^^Don't forget to avoid route 1. Stay on 93 north through Boston, take a right turn on 128/95 at exit 37.

Anothony - You still interested in this? If so, let's meet up somewhere and we can join the pack when they drive by/call us at a certain exit..

mds82 · 10-01-2007, 12:47 PM

I will meet you guys in Braintree i think, that will be the easiest for me!

Mr. BMW · 10-01-2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh49

^^Don't forget to avoid route 1. Stay on 93 north through Boston, take a right turn on 128/95 at exit 37.

Anothony - You still interested in this? If so, let's meet up somewhere and we can join the pack when they drive by/call us at a certain exit..

I'm in unless there is any chance of rain. I'm having the car detailed on Wednesday and then I'll do a final cleaning on Saturday, so I won't drive it if it's going to rain.
Let's chat later in the week and come up with some place to meet up.

Mr. BMW · 10-01-2007, 01:25 PM

One thing for everyone to note, because of the holiday you can count on more speed traps. In MA once you pass the 128/95 split in Peabody, they like to sit in the Median under the over passes.

If anyone else knows of other locations you may want to post them. Of course we'll all be driving the speed limit, so no worries

GrimReefer · 10-01-2007, 09:02 PM

there are going to be 5 cars meeting up at a package store in NH right off the highway. i'm not sure of the details, but ill post the address later if your interested.

09-19-2007, 10:50 PM	#1
GrimReefer Enlisted Member Drives: 98 740i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: southern connecticut Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	Bav Auto Show-N-Shine Connecticut Caravan i'm setting up a cruise to the Bavarian Autosport Show n' Shine event on the 7th of October. Ok so the plan as of right now is to have everyone meet up in the commuter lot off of exit 70 on I-95 in Old Lyme at about 5 AM and leave there to meet up with the Mass caravan at 6:45 AM then head up to Bav Auto from there. if anyone has anything else to add, or wants to meet up with us somewhere, let me know via PM or here. link to the massachussetts caravan thread- http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=827343 here's the route as of right now. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...3,1.521606&z=9 1. GrimReefer - 98 740i 2. GrimReefer's father - 99 M3 3. mds82 - '06 325xi 4. DaMadAzn - 02 M3 5. Zasada518 - 01 325i 6. BMW750il&AudiA6 - 90 325is (maybe) 7. SoLive - 91 325i here's a link to the Bimmerforums thread. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...1#post10681626 Last edited by GrimReefer; 09-19-2007 at 10:59 PM. Reason: added link
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09-21-2007, 12:53 PM	#2
mds82 Major General Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut Posts: 5,870 iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	BUMP This show is expected to have about 350+ BMW's !!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 19" Breyton Race GTS Matt Grey, Eisenmann 4x70 Exhaust with SR Pipes. Vorsteiner Hood, Bilstein Shocks, CFEverywhere, mtec rear, Carbon Fiber Headlights

09-21-2007, 01:58 PM	#3
Josh49 Major General Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 6,711 iTrader: (33)	Hmm. You guys are headed right up 93. Maybe I could just get your cell phone number, and you could give me a call when you get a to a certain point, and I'll be on standby and jump out on to the highway, and drive up there with you guys.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.

09-21-2007, 02:12 PM	#5
Josh49 Major General Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 6,711 iTrader: (33)	Anyone from Conn going to the DC meet in October? We'll be glad to pick you up on the way down.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.

09-21-2007, 02:57 PM	#6
Josh49 Major General Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 6,711 iTrader: (33)	Just saw your route btw. I really don't think you want to take route 1 from Boston up there. I would stay straight on 93, and then hit up 495 or 95. Route 1 is terrible IMO, I hate that road with a passion, as does my car/wheels. Staying 93 will be a lot smoother, faster, for you.. Josh __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.

09-21-2007, 02:09 PM	#4
GrimReefer Enlisted Member Drives: 98 740i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: southern connecticut Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	sounds good to me. after we're on 93 we're meeting up with about 15 other cars, so we'll be hard to miss.

09-21-2007, 02:58 PM	#7
Josh49 Major General Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 6,711 iTrader: (33)	5 extra miles, but I gaurantee you will save tons of time in the long run. And wheels. Just so it's clear what I'm saying.. Stay straight on 93 thru Boston (the big dig). Go straight to exit 37, which puts you on 95 going east. Stay straight on 95 and you will run into your old route. Much easier IMO.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.

09-21-2007, 09:23 PM	#8
GrimReefer Enlisted Member Drives: 98 740i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: southern connecticut Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	thanks for the advice! a smooth ride is a good ride.

09-24-2007, 12:28 AM	#9
GrimReefer Enlisted Member Drives: 98 740i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: southern connecticut Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	you still want to hook up once we're on 93? if so, feel free to PM me your number.

09-24-2007, 02:54 PM	#10
Mr. BMW Captain Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 895 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2003 Pathfinder [0.00]	I could probably meet up with you guys in Danvers just passed the 128/95 split. There's a Lowes right off of 95. Anyone else on the North Shore want to meet up there and then join up with the rest of the gang? Josh, maybe you could give me a call just before you guys get to the split? __________________ 06 330i Monaco Blue/Black 03 Nissan Pathfinder LE Black/Black(Winter Beater) 02 X5 3.0 Topaz Blue/Black (retired) 01 330ci Orient Blue/Black (retired) 96 328is Montreal Blue/Gray (retired)

09-24-2007, 08:05 PM	#11
mds82 Major General Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut Posts: 5,870 iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	Come meet at Braintree. i think thats where a lot of people are meeting __________________ 19" Breyton Race GTS Matt Grey, Eisenmann 4x70 Exhaust with SR Pipes. Vorsteiner Hood, Bilstein Shocks, CFEverywhere, mtec rear, Carbon Fiber Headlights

09-25-2007, 01:31 AM	#12
GrimReefer Enlisted Member Drives: 98 740i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: southern connecticut Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	UPDATED LIST 1. GrimReefer - 98 740i 2. GrimReefer's father - 99 M3 3. DaMadAzn - 02 M3 4. Zasada518 - 01 325i 5. BMW750il&AudiA6 - 90 325is (maybe) 6. SoLive - 91 325i 7. WhiteM32 - e36 (with 4 others) 8. Voxx82 - E30 M3 (sweet!) 9. Davey101-'90 325ix (maybe with another e30) 10. tarheel2323 - 95 M3 (+ 3 friends) 11. lcjhnsn - 00 M roady (+ 1-3 friends) 12. EricsE30 (Hitch Hiking) 13. Gainman (e46Fanatics) 14. Dauntess - 06 M3 (e46Fanatics) +13 when we hit the Mass caravan.

09-25-2007, 11:24 AM	#14
GrimReefer Enlisted Member Drives: 98 740i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: southern connecticut Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	i could give you a call when we are approaching a certain exit if you wanted.

09-30-2007, 01:04 AM	#17
GrimReefer Enlisted Member Drives: 98 740i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: southern connecticut Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	it looks like the bristol place shopping plaza is actually just over the MA border. the address is Bristol Place Shopping Center, Rt. 1A & I-95, South Attleboro MA ok....if we leave the lot in old lyme at 5 sharp, according to google it will take 1 hour & 20 minutes to get to exit 2a (the shopping plaza) and 33 minutes from there to get to the metting place in MA. if this is correct, we will be at the first stop at 6:20 AM (where we are meeting the others from CT) and the second stop at 7:50. this will give us some time for rest when we reach the second caravan for a 7:15 departure. so here's the timeline 4:45-5 AM meet up in the commuter lot just off of exit 70 on I-95 5:00 AM leave the lot and drive up to Bristol Place Shopping Center, Rt. 1A & I-95, South Attleboro MA 6:20 AM meet up with the rest of the CT crew and leave imediately 7:50 AM arrive at 250 Granite St Braintree, MA to meet up with everyone else 7:15 AM leave Braintree with the whole caravan and drive up to bav auto at 275 Constitution Ave, Portsmouth NH 8:40 AM arrive at Bav Auto in time for breakfast Map of the Route 177 mi – about 3 hours 17 mins Driving Time, 3 hours, 40 Minutes to Destination. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=e...=UTF8&z=8&om=1

09-30-2007, 10:48 AM	#18
Josh49 Major General Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 6,711 iTrader: (33)	^^Don't forget to avoid route 1. Stay on 93 north through Boston, take a right turn on 128/95 at exit 37. Anothony - You still interested in this? If so, let's meet up somewhere and we can join the pack when they drive by/call us at a certain exit.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.

10-01-2007, 12:47 PM	#19
mds82 Major General Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut Posts: 5,870 iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	I will meet you guys in Braintree i think, that will be the easiest for me! __________________ 19" Breyton Race GTS Matt Grey, Eisenmann 4x70 Exhaust with SR Pipes. Vorsteiner Hood, Bilstein Shocks, CFEverywhere, mtec rear, Carbon Fiber Headlights

10-01-2007, 01:25 PM	#21
Mr. BMW Captain Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 895 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2003 Pathfinder [0.00]	One thing for everyone to note, because of the holiday you can count on more speed traps. In MA once you pass the 128/95 split in Peabody, they like to sit in the Median under the over passes. If anyone else knows of other locations you may want to post them. Of course we'll all be driving the speed limit, so no worries __________________ 06 330i Monaco Blue/Black 03 Nissan Pathfinder LE Black/Black(Winter Beater) 02 X5 3.0 Topaz Blue/Black (retired) 01 330ci Orient Blue/Black (retired) 96 328is Montreal Blue/Gray (retired)

10-01-2007, 09:02 PM	#22
GrimReefer Enlisted Member Drives: 98 740i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: southern connecticut Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	there are going to be 5 cars meeting up at a package store in NH right off the highway. i'm not sure of the details, but ill post the address later if your interested.