What and how did Mfest started?

[Laidback]

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At MfestForum.com...We welcome ALL enthusiast out there to register/ sign up/ join the Mfestfroum.com (not just BMW M owners)...Rules on the forum are very simple "Respect and have FUN"

We hope that you would continue to help us grow and support your forum (and other BMW/ non BMW forums aswell) and our sponsors as you support our events
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Words by Jo Cajita...

Karl Rapp and Gustav Otto must be smiling from the heavens above. In the hundreds, Bavarian beasts of different shapes and sizes swarmed around the local Starbucks in Barstow, CA and eagerly waited to roll out to paint Las Vegas red. March 7, 2008 was the date when the very first MFest commenced.

It all started out as a spontaneous idea, from enthusiasts like you, before 2008 crawled in. A 30-some group of M-inspired car fanatics gathered several times for years to get away from the hustle of Southern California to enjoy Las Vegas with the ones they love most - their cars. Laidback and the guys wanted to share this brand of fun with every single car nut on the face of the earth by "Redefining the enthusiast and the community through camaraderie." That camaraderie that emerged from this event has grown since then. To keep the strong connection amongst all of us, this web based network is born!


The question is, “Are You Ready?”

Some recent Magazine article about Mfest
http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3696
http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3765
http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=954

Blogs
http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3514
http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3778



Thanks
Mfest

[Stean]

thats one Epic poem JO!

[plastique999]

born ready...

[Mattie]

ETA in 08 huh. well, we got plentyyy of time for growth. already got good, humble people :D

[415Banker]

god that is soooo nostalgic...can't believe i wrote that =P...

[Orange fever]

oh dammmmmmmmmmmmmmnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Laidback]

Very nice indeed...

[Bimmerlifestyle]

damn made me feel good about speeding and spending so much of my money lol
nice words jo

[ZeroG]

I'll be there........

[415Banker]

damn made me feel good about speeding and spending so much of my money lol
nice words jo

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Bimmerlifestyle]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


its true jo

thanks alot :rolleyes:



:)

[BMW-PRINCE]

Mfest is the best because everyone is chill and there to have fun

[Powerbeast]

Always ready....

[Am3n]

Ive never met a group of guys with such a diverse age difference yet all hangin out together with a common interest. Everyone i met was chill and enjoying themselves, i felt welcome right away. Cant wait for Mfest to jst get bigger and bigger.

[Laidback]

I am happy you felt the message we've been promoting since day one...different people from different walks of life sharing one common goal hence our motto " Redefining the Enthusiast and the Community through Camaraderie"...Mfest is for everyone and will never be bias, we all jsut have to follow some simple rules "RESPECT and have FUN" life is to short to be miserable:D



Ive never met a group of guys with such a diverse age difference yet all hangin out together with a common interest. Everyone i met was chill and enjoying themselves, i felt welcome right away. Cant wait for Mfest to jst get bigger and bigger.

[Bimmerlifestyle]

----^ sin city

[t3stman]

What happens in Vegas stays in LV :D.

[Laidback]

Yup:p


What happens in Vegas stays in LV :D.

[yellowfever]

This is how it should be. Strangers becoming friends and enjoying the same hobby.
that is why I try to make time to hang out with all my new Mfest friends, and trust me I don't get out much, lol us senior citizen do not interact well with youngsters, lmao

[Bimmerlifestyle]

This is how it should be. Strangers becoming friends and enjoying the same hobby.
that is why I try to make time to hang out with all my new Mfest friends, and trust me I don't get out much, lol us senior citizen do not interact well with youngsters, lmao

everyone here at Mfest is so nice thank you all...:D:D

man we have one expensive hobby guys

[Laidback]

We would like to really promote a forum and events were everyone can really feel comfortable at home for everyone to just enjoy, hang out and have fun...thank you all for supporting Mfest and hope we can continue to grow with all your help and support:)

[Bimmerlifestyle]

We would like to really promote a forum and events were every can really feel comfortable at home for everyone to just enjoy, hang out and have fun...thank you all for supporting Mfest and hope we can continue to grow with all your help and support:)


love this forum laidback ...

Thank you sir :D

[Laidback]

Thank you:)love this forum laidback ...

Thank you sir :D

[t3stman]

I'm just glad to be part of the Mfest family. Chris, i have some cool ideas so i'll post it up and get the feedbacks from the people before i post other forums :D

[myke951]

I was there! OG Mfester! haha

[Orange fever]

We would like to really promote a forum and events were everyone can really feel comfortable at home for everyone to just enjoy, hang out and have fun...thank you all for supporting Mfest and hope we can continue to grow with all your help and support:)

:worshippy: thats so good to know the 1st month anniversary !!!!!!!!!!!! and more to come.................:D

[itz16v]

Its nice to be here!

[Laidback]

Bump for the newbies and lurkers:D

[t3stman]

We needs to get the lurkers to create to account instead if lurking around :D

[Laidback]

We want quality not quantity:laughhard:

[t3stman]

Ohh you are calling them out :laughhard:

[David @ ViP Status]

I like the "to have fun and be respectful with others" mentality. Not too many forums out there like that anymore...

[t3stman]

You are 100% right about that so we want to keep this site different from others and want people to join and hang out with us cool people :D

[David @ ViP Status]

You are 100% right about that so we want to keep this site different from others and want people to join and hang out with us cool people :D

Haha... Just watch me screw it all up!!! j/k... :)

[t3stman]

Then you will have to talk to Chris :laughhard:

[Laidback]

+1000 on that Dave:)...


What we are trying to promote here on Mfestforum.com and at our events is not easy but i think if we keep on doing what were doing, we'll be able to share with the majority how fun and enjoyable when everyone is helping each other and simply putting all the drama or ego aside...At Mfest it's not how much your car is worth or what you drive or how BALLERRRR you are, it's the person/ enthusiast behind the wheel that we want to meet and hang out with on the forum or at our events...at Mfest everyone is all at the same level and we want to keep it that way.

I like the "to have fun and be respectful with others" mentality. Not too many forums out there like that anymore...

[roxxxstr]

We want quality not quantity:laughhard:

MFEST 4 Life! :D

[415Banker]

Something I'd like to remind the ol'timers:

From the early stages of how this small group started way before MFest, remember how it was fun and sporatic? We may have grown in numbers and I've met some fantabulous members of the human race...But one thing remains is that its still fun. Euro Dyne and I will continue to support this community because it's just the perfect way in giving back to the rest of the BMW world. Thank you Chris and the rest of the inner circle for unrelentless effort in keeping this selfless endeavor live on.

[t3stman]

Props to you Jo and EuroDyne! Now can you response back to my PM a few weeks ago on the AW matching reflectors :laughhard:

[myke951]

Something I'd like to remind the ol'timers:

From the early stages of how this small group started way before MFest, remember how it was fun and sporatic? We may have grown in numbers and I've met some fantabulous members of the human race...But one thing remains is that its still fun. Euro Dyne and I will continue to support this community because it's just the perfect way in giving back to the rest of the BMW world. Thank you Chris and the rest of the inner circle for unrelentless effort in keeping this selfless endeavor live on.

Oh stop it!!! You are gunna make me cry...

[415Banker]

Props to you Jo and EuroDyne! Now can you response back to my PM a few weeks ago on the AW matching reflectors :laughhard:

lol...i did =P...u just lost it =P

but knowing you thomas...u don't buy anyways...u'd rather spend ur money on raffle tickets =P...

[415Banker]

Oh stop it!!! You are gunna make me cry...

perfect...now u gotta update ur mugshot with those tears =P!

[Laidback]

As per our conversation early this morning (4 a.m:eek:) "FUN and The Camaraderie" is what we are all about, I was also chatting with Thaichi808 (one of the founding fathers) the other day on how last year, this were all just plans and now it became a reality and the best part was were able to share it everyone and get every one together:goldcup:

Nem3sis ask me on our Malibu meet a few weeks back " Chris what are we":D a crew, a group or a team?...I simply told him were neither "were a FAMILY" I know one things for sure anyone is welcome to join regardless (young or old) as long as they follow our simple rules "Respect and to have fun" I hope we can continue doing what were doing right now and help get the word out about Mfest:)


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Something I'd like to remind the ol'timers:

From the early stages of how this small group started way before MFest, remember how it was fun and sporatic? We may have grown in numbers and I've met some fantabulous members of the human race...But one thing remains is that its still fun. Euro Dyne and I will continue to support this community because it's just the perfect way in giving back to the rest of the BMW world. Thank you Chris and the rest of the inner circle for unrelentless effort in keeping this selfless endeavor live on.

[Bimmerlifestyle]

As per our conversation early this morning (4 a.m:eek:) "FUN and The Camaraderie" is what we are all about, I was also chatting with Thaichi808 (one of the founding fathers) the other day on how last year, this were all just plans and now it became a reality and the best part was were able to share it everyone and get every one together:goldcup:

Nem3sis ask me on our Malibu meet a few weeks back " Chris what are we":D a crew, a group or a team?...I simply told him were neither "were a FAMILY" I know one things for sure anyone is welcome to join regardless (young or old) as long as they follow our simple rules "Respect and to have fun" I hope we can continue doing what were doing right now and help get the word out about Mfest:)


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one big really big happy family :D

[BlackOnBlack]

Mfest is the best because everyone is chill and there to have fun

^^ what he said! :D

[Laidback]

Time to bump this thread for the newbies:D

[t3stman]

Hehe no prob ;). Do you have those small size flyers so we can pass along to friends and people we meet at the meets etc :D?

[Laidback]

Bump for new Mfest family members:buttrock:

[E46transforM3r]

love this forum laidback ...

Thank you sir :D

+1:D

[nitinopp]

Someone needs to make a page on wikipedia for mfest. I would make one but there is way too much I wouldn't know about.

Dooo eeet

[myke951]

I remember when i first met chris (laidback) at the irvine spectrum with my dad at the M5/M6 meet and also met thai chi808 as well as others

[myke951]

oh, and then we went into yardhouse and had a bite to eat and drink... good times... i still got video on my phone... should i post it?

[haggardsk8er]

Yes you should!!!

[ooibhuskyoo]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to say that this board is following it's mission and goal 150%. The first time I met you guys you were all very hospitable and welcomed me with open arms. You can really tell who's from mfest and who's not just by the way you guys act! So I just wanted to say thanks for welcoming me, and now I know what you guys are all about!

-Calvin

[415Banker]

oh, and then we went into yardhouse and had a bite to eat and drink... good times... i still got video on my phone... should i post it?

subscribed :D...

Hey guys,

Just wanted to say that this board is following it's mission and goal 150%. The first time I met you guys you were all very hospitable and welcomed me with open arms. You can really tell who's from mfest and who's not just by the way you guys act! So I just wanted to say thanks for welcoming me, and now I know what you guys are all about!

-Calvin

i heard otherwise from other forums that we're some kind of mafia =P...kidding aside, it's new people like you that keep us ol'timers to push the envelope on further!

[ooibhuskyoo]

Well... A mafia DOES offer a certain protection that no one else can really offer... LOL

[bmwjnky]

hi urrbody im a noob here just got rid n out of the honda scene. just got my very first 99 bmw m-series n im lovin it!!!! it's quick but i wanna make it faster. send me some good performance sites please.

[t3stman]

Welcome. My DD is still a Honda :lolhit:

[Laidback]

Welcome to the Mfest Family ....VF carries a S/C kit fo r your car http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4461hi urrbody im a noob here just got rid n out of the honda scene. just got my very first 99 bmw m-series n im lovin it!!!! it's quick but i wanna make it faster. send me some good performance sites please.

[Full-Lock]

hope to go to mfest!
from chicago

[E46transforM3r]

hope to go to mfest!
from chicago

we look forward to seeing you at MFEST IV... welcome to MFEST forum!!!

[Raza.K]

i thought mfest started because gustav at m5board is a cocksucker and banned all of socal from the forums because he was butthurt for some odd reason?

hehe

[Lmora]

That felt like i was reading the pledge of alligence man.... i had goose bumps all over dude...this i tell you all because were bradahs.... woooo hoooo