03/20/10 - Colorado "Spring Time" Cruise

jimk · 03-12-2010, 11:31 AM

So, the weather forecast looks great. Are we still on for this drive? airshane, are you up for meeting up the Denver folks in Parker and take us through the "scenic drive" to CO Springs? If not, should the Denver folks meet somewhere around I-25 and 470?

Denver list:

1. jimk

forza1976 · 03-12-2010, 12:00 PM

Denver list:

1. jimk
2. forza1976
3.

jimk · 03-12-2010, 08:57 PM

So, I guess no more replies mean the drive is not going to happen?

lnferno · 03-12-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jimk

So, I guess no more replies mean the drive is not going to happen?

Unless something crazy with the weather happens, it is definitely happening. There are about 50 cars going so far. The bimmer community needs to have a stronger showing!

Dackz · 03-13-2010, 01:27 PM

Wont be in on this, have a fantasy baseball draft that day. Priorities first

AlpineSwift · 03-13-2010, 09:12 PM

Me and the 3L crew will be there.

airshane · 03-15-2010, 03:54 PM

Count me in! Sorry I've been MIA lately ... Got called in on a two week gig in Hawaii. It's a rough life, but somebody's gotta do it! Lots of Bimmers down there.

I'm still game for the scenic run down 83. Hopefully it won't be warm enough for the bugs I've heard about.

There's a King Soopers at Stroh Rd and Parker Rd. Perhaps that would be a good starting point for the run down to the springs?

lnferno · 03-15-2010, 04:34 PM

I drove the route on Saturday. There was a bit of gravel, but not too bad. I'll keep a close eye on the weather on Friday. I'll update this thread either late Friday night or Saturday morning if we have to cancel this due to weather.

jimk · 03-15-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by airshane

Count me in! Sorry I've been MIA lately ... Got called in on a two week gig in Hawaii. It's a rough life, but somebody's gotta do it! Lots of Bimmers down there.

I'm still game for the scenic run down 83. Hopefully it won't be warm enough for the bugs I've heard about.

There's a King Soopers at Stroh Rd and Parker Rd. Perhaps that would be a good starting point for the run down to the springs?

Sounds like a great starting point. The weather forecast still looks good but...

airshane · 03-15-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jimk

Sounds like a great starting point. The weather forecast still looks good but...

but ... If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes?

AlpineSwift · 03-15-2010, 11:31 PM

My guess is its gonna be moist. They're calling for a 70% chance of rain and possibly snow on friday. Doubtful we'll have any accumulation but more than likely is gonna be enough to get the cars dirty.

Bimmer This · 03-16-2010, 12:42 AM

I might be last minute!

raceyBMW · 03-16-2010, 02:51 PM

No for me, snowing in the mountains = skiing time!

forza1976 · 03-18-2010, 12:51 AM

I guess we will see how much weather we get on Friday?

Bimmer This · 03-18-2010, 08:35 AM

I bet this will be a no go. 5-8" tapering off to Saturday morning. Only you AWD guys can make this drive. LOL

forza1976 · 03-18-2010, 08:45 AM

Yeah, I may be home bound because of my summers being on the car now. Man it drives so much better with those tires versus the blizzaks!

lnferno · 03-18-2010, 09:16 AM

Sorry guys, due to the weather predicted for Friday/Saturday, this is cancelled.

forza1976 · 03-18-2010, 09:36 AM

yeah, what a bummer Inferno... Yesterday and today are almost 70 degrees and mother nature has to come to bring us back to reality.

AlpineSwift · 03-18-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by forza1976

yeah, what a bummer Inferno... Yesterday and today are almost 70 degrees and mother nature has to come to bring us back to reality.

More like roll out of bed, jump on her menstrual cycle, and run our asses over.

F82_SID · 03-18-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by raceyBMW

No for me, snowing in the mountains = skiing time!

You going up? Where are you going? I will probably be at Loveland on Saturday.

airshane · 03-19-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lnferno

Sorry guys, due to the weather predicted for Friday/Saturday, this is cancelled.

Oh darn ... Guess that's the official notice ... Hopefully mother nature won't rape us next time. I was looking forward to the drive. If you see me at King Soopers parking lot Saturday I guess I'll just be there getting groceries now. If it's that bad, I'll probably stay home and catch up on Tivo.

lnferno · 03-19-2010, 09:33 AM

Again, sorry for the weather and cancellation of this cruise this weekend. We value people's rides and more importantly, people's lives. For those that may not be aware, the route for this cruise is deep in the mountains with lots of twisties. These are just not safe conditions to have a cruise this weekend. The snow conditions in the mountains are a lot worse than in the city areas, so it's just not worth taking any unnecessary risks and putting people's lives in danger.

03-12-2010, 11:31 AM	#23
jimk Captain 104 Rep 934 Posts Drives: 2018 M550i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA iTrader: (8)	So, the weather forecast looks great. Are we still on for this drive? airshane, are you up for meeting up the Denver folks in Parker and take us through the "scenic drive" to CO Springs? If not, should the Denver folks meet somewhere around I-25 and 470? Denver list: 1. jimk
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03-12-2010, 12:00 PM	#24
forza1976 Major General 3399 Rep 6,589 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 49417 and 60610 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [10.00]	Denver list: 1. jimk 2. forza1976 3.
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03-12-2010, 08:57 PM	#25
jimk Captain 104 Rep 934 Posts Drives: 2018 M550i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA iTrader: (8)	So, I guess no more replies mean the drive is not going to happen?
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03-13-2010, 01:27 PM	#27
Dackz Hates Speed Limits 111 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern CO iTrader: (4)	Wont be in on this, have a fantasy baseball draft that day. Priorities first
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03-13-2010, 09:12 PM	#28
AlpineSwift Colonel 77 Rep 2,114 Posts Drives: 2008 335Xi Coupé Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Castle Rock, CO iTrader: (3)	Me and the 3L crew will be there. __________________ E92 '08 335Xi 6AT - Cobb AP3 Tuned by MAC Autosport, Original Prototype Xi DOCRace 6266 Single Turbo Swap, VRSF CP w/Synapse BOV, VRSF 7" FMIC, BMS Cowl, H&R Coilovers, Renn Motorsport RS-51's, Stoptech Stage 2 Slotted, xHP Stage 3, Earl's Racing Oil Cooler, Turner Boost Gauge, M3 Lip Spoiler. Standing Mile Record Holder for Xi over a mile high: 168.2MPH @ 5512'; The Colorado Mile hosted by The US Mile.
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03-15-2010, 03:54 PM	#29
airshane Private First Class 9 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Count me in! Sorry I've been MIA lately ... Got called in on a two week gig in Hawaii. It's a rough life, but somebody's gotta do it! Lots of Bimmers down there. I'm still game for the scenic run down 83. Hopefully it won't be warm enough for the bugs I've heard about. There's a King Soopers at Stroh Rd and Parker Rd. Perhaps that would be a good starting point for the run down to the springs? __________________ 2008 Montego Blue 328xi 6MT w/ Premium, Sport, Logic7, Sirius, PDC, Sunshade, Xenon
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03-15-2010, 04:34 PM	#30
lnferno Private 3 Rep 63 Posts Drives: AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I drove the route on Saturday. There was a bit of gravel, but not too bad. I'll keep a close eye on the weather on Friday. I'll update this thread either late Friday night or Saturday morning if we have to cancel this due to weather.
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03-15-2010, 11:31 PM	#33
AlpineSwift Colonel 77 Rep 2,114 Posts Drives: 2008 335Xi Coupé Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Castle Rock, CO iTrader: (3)	My guess is its gonna be moist. They're calling for a 70% chance of rain and possibly snow on friday. Doubtful we'll have any accumulation but more than likely is gonna be enough to get the cars dirty. __________________ E92 '08 335Xi 6AT - Cobb AP3 Tuned by MAC Autosport, Original Prototype Xi DOCRace 6266 Single Turbo Swap, VRSF CP w/Synapse BOV, VRSF 7" FMIC, BMS Cowl, H&R Coilovers, Renn Motorsport RS-51's, Stoptech Stage 2 Slotted, xHP Stage 3, Earl's Racing Oil Cooler, Turner Boost Gauge, M3 Lip Spoiler. Standing Mile Record Holder for Xi over a mile high: 168.2MPH @ 5512'; The Colorado Mile hosted by The US Mile.
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03-16-2010, 12:42 AM	#34
Bimmer This Major General 99 Rep 6,473 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster iTrader: (3)	I might be last minute!
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03-16-2010, 02:51 PM	#35
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03-18-2010, 12:51 AM	#36
forza1976 Major General 3399 Rep 6,589 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 49417 and 60610 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [10.00]	I guess we will see how much weather we get on Friday?
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03-18-2010, 08:35 AM	#37
Bimmer This Major General 99 Rep 6,473 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster iTrader: (3)	I bet this will be a no go. 5-8" tapering off to Saturday morning. Only you AWD guys can make this drive. LOL
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03-18-2010, 08:45 AM	#38
forza1976 Major General 3399 Rep 6,589 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 49417 and 60610 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [10.00]	Yeah, I may be home bound because of my summers being on the car now. Man it drives so much better with those tires versus the blizzaks!
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03-18-2010, 09:16 AM	#39
lnferno Private 3 Rep 63 Posts Drives: AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Sorry guys, due to the weather predicted for Friday/Saturday, this is cancelled.
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03-18-2010, 09:36 AM	#40
forza1976 Major General 3399 Rep 6,589 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 49417 and 60610 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [10.00]	yeah, what a bummer Inferno... Yesterday and today are almost 70 degrees and mother nature has to come to bring us back to reality.
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03-19-2010, 09:33 AM	#44
lnferno Private 3 Rep 63 Posts Drives: AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Again, sorry for the weather and cancellation of this cruise this weekend. We value people's rides and more importantly, people's lives. For those that may not be aware, the route for this cruise is deep in the mountains with lots of twisties. These are just not safe conditions to have a cruise this weekend. The snow conditions in the mountains are a lot worse than in the city areas, so it's just not worth taking any unnecessary risks and putting people's lives in danger.
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