Colorado: OFFICIAL MFEST V roll call/organizatin thread [Archive]

Dackz

01-16-2011, 02:07 PM

Well, dates are announced now officially. April 22-24. So that means its time to start planning things out.

********SET IN STONE MEETING POINT/TIME********

4/21 Thurs -For those of us up north (Fort Collins/Loveland/Longmont), we can meet up along the way if we want off I-25 but we should make them quick, as to make it to the meeting point on time. Meet west side of Denver between6-630am, I-70 Morrison Exit #259. (see steps below to find) There is a Conoco gas station there we can all get topped off if needed and get some early morning snacks. Be at the gas station at no later then 630am so we can all gather and meet each other incase we havent yet and that way we can get off on the road close to 645. To see where this is...go to

http://maps.google.com/ and enter these coordinates and hit search maps ------> 39.697595,-105.207932 ;its a right once off the interstate then a left at the light that is about 1/8 mile up...go down about 1/4 mile or so and you will see the gas station on the right/HUGE park n ride lot on the left.

1030-11am Stop in Grand Junction for Lunch/Gas, meet up with Jim and whoever else in that area is joining him

---- Horizon Drive exit, Turn right and immediate left into the Shell station. Take up pump as you can and the rest form line and then park in back of the shell, or go across the street to Wendys for lunch.

1130-12p Leave GJ and head along the way...wont need gas until Beaver Utah (15 miles south of the I-70/I-15 juncture), and meet up with any Utah or whoever else Mfester's from that area. (arrive around 230-3pm) to Beaver (large gas station at first exit and on the right, next to Wendy's)

3-330pm Arrive/Leave Beaver for Vegas, meet up with PNW caravan. Large gas station at first exit and on the right, next to Wendy's.

5-530pm PACIFIC time, Arrive in Vegas (its about 3 or so hours from Beaver)

4/22 Leave Palazzo early like 9am and head to meet up with the local Mfesters at the M resort and then head to jean around 940 or so, arrive Jean at 10 meet up with the Socal caravan.

Please remember all times are tentative for arrival/departure locations. Time has been added to account for large number of participants/cars. As a caravan, if one person from a car needs to stop at a rest stop to take a pit stop, the whole caravan should stop as well as a courtesy.

******Pre-Mfest Meet at Bandimere opening weekend of Bandimere******

April 2nd - Denver Auto Show - 930-945am - meet in front of Pepsi Center box office/Bruans bar and Grill parking area. Will leave very close to 10am and roll into the parking garage at the convention center. Auto Show opens at 10am so best to get there early before the crowds. $10 entrance fee and I think $10 parking for 8 hours.

April 9th - Bandimere (we have a large group coming from e90post too, probably 10+ cars)
see thread here: http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10253

April 17th: CU Sports Car Show - http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10604 - we are meeting there around noon 30 or so.

**Attendee List for MFEST V**

1. David (Dackz), E92 335i (Me, with co-pilot Grant tagging along again)
2. Matt (Forza1976), E92 335xi (with girlfriend Bailey)
3. Sid (E92_Sid), E92 M3 (with his lady friend)
4. Stephen (Malloybmw), E46 M3 (+1 co pilot)
5. Brian (Mile High M3), E46 M3 (In, time off granted from work today!)
6. Jim (Dental Boy), E60 M5 (plus wife Christy)(meeting up with us in Grand Junction)
7. Jason (Baliano), E46 M3 (with the stig as a co-pilot)
8. Matt (Gladius), E90 M3 (co-pilot)
9. (llis), E92 M3
10. Brandon, E92 335xi (+2 co pilot)
11. Maruta, E85 Z4
12. Zach (M3 Mech), E46 M3 (+1 co pilot Wick)
13. Viga, E92 M3 (going for sure just not sure on driving the M3 or not...but leaning that way for sure
14. Faymester, E46 M3 (meeting up with us in Beaver)

**********Items you may want to bring for the trip************************

- MFEST confirmation page (paypal receipt) just to be safe
- 2 way radios/walkie talkies(post up who has some and how many you have...I need one but will look for one if needed)
- radar detector
- tools to repair things if needed/as needed
- snacks and beverages
- TP, ya never know where/when you might need to go!
- binoculars to keep an eye out on the road ahead (because sometimes the V1 picks up a faint signal from 3 miles off in the right conditions)
- cd's/mp3 player, we will see many times where the radio doesnt work (unless you have sat radio, then good on ya!)

Let me know if there is anything else you may think is needed to add to this list!!!

Walkie Talkie List

1. Matt (Forza) (2)
2. Matt (Gladius) (2)
3. Jason (Baliano) (2)
4. Zach (M3 Mech) (2)
5. Stephen (malloybmw) (2)
6. Brandon (1)
7. Jim (Dental Boy) (1)
8. Brian (2)
9. David (1)
10. Sid (1)

----I would still bring walkie talkies if you havent added to the list yet and have them. You never know what may or may not be compatble together.------

Updated 4/15.

Also, if you havent already done so....add your names to the official list of attendee's over in the main forum. Lets make that list grow!

forza1976

01-16-2011, 04:56 PM

Jim and Brian should be in and hopefully we can get Vincent and Alfred too...

Gents, come over to this site and start posting. We have a lot of Colorado traffic out here:

MFEST Thread:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=476862

Rockies Forum:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=49

malloybmw

01-17-2011, 12:02 PM

Count me in for it! Ill be recruiting a couple friends that have bmws.

llis

01-18-2011, 03:27 PM

I am intending to attend, as long as it fits in with my schedule. Hopefully weather will allow the trip to be made on summer tires/wheels. :D

forza1976

01-18-2011, 03:51 PM

it will, we all were on summers last year

Dackz

01-18-2011, 05:12 PM

Yea we should hopefully be okay, but as in dumb and dumber......"hey, its the rockies". It could happen, but that late we should be good. Worse case, we head down south and meet up with the Texas caravan in NM! lol

gladius

01-18-2011, 07:09 PM

I am considering going.

Dackz

01-19-2011, 10:04 AM

Awesome, what part of CO are you from gladius, and llis???

gladius

01-19-2011, 10:05 AM

Live in Erie, work in Louisville.

llis

01-19-2011, 10:45 AM

Awesome, what part of CO are you from gladius, and llis???

Northern part of Denver metro area.

Dackz

01-19-2011, 11:17 AM

Awesome, Im up in Loveland. We will have to have a pre-mfest meet in early april.....Matt, Bandimere again???? :)

baliano

01-19-2011, 09:33 PM

New to ///M Fest, I might be down. Sounds like mostly E9x's going?? I don't want to be a slow poke with my E46;-) I am from Colorado Springs, anyone else from the Springs? Also, one of the editors of HH (Heavy Hitters) magazine is from C/S and is a friend of mine, he is the one that suggested I attend, he said he could try to do a spread on the CO cars...could be cool..

malloybmw

01-19-2011, 09:40 PM

Ya there will be a lot of new m3s but it will be alot of fun! I also have an e46 m3. You should join us. Who is your friend? I like HH a lot I think it is a great magazine. Do you read Euroberge?

baliano

01-19-2011, 10:16 PM

His name is Mike Landers. I have never heard of Euroberge. Are people bringing sig others? My wife is down for cars, but I don't want her to be the only ///M wife there.

malloybmw

01-19-2011, 10:43 PM

look up Euroberge on google its an online European car magazine thats done here in Colorado. Its free. Ya i believe a lot of people bring their gfs and wives. Cool thanks for the name. I have only read the last 2 HH issues but its really interesting. Between Dackz, and me we should be getting a group of abut 10 cars to go. We should put together a pre mfest meet so everyone can meet everyone. This will be my first time going but a couple people this will be their second.

baliano

01-19-2011, 10:47 PM

Thanks, if you put together a meet let me know, I would love to join. The more I think about this, the more fun it sounds! I will check out Euoberge. Do you think you could rally the troops and get pics/bios from anyone who is going to mfest from CO? I know Mike will want to build a story about the members/trip.

malloybmw

01-20-2011, 12:10 AM

Ya i think we could do that. Ill try and get pics and bios. That would be cool if he did a little piece on the colorado guys. I say we meet either beginning of April or March. Ya Euroberge is a pretty cool magazine. They focus on Colorados car culture.

Dackz

01-20-2011, 10:31 AM

Sounds awesome Mike!! You wont be the only e46....trust me. And there will be TONS of older models and all differnet kinds of BMW's. Alot of us have 335's and are still going. Its not just for M's by any means.

As for a pre-mfest meet, we definitely need to. We will worry about that later but first weekend or 2 of April will probably work. We met at the opening day of Bandimere last year, had about 8-10 cars (I think all we 335's too) but that was a good time, its something we can throw around.

10 cars sounds about right so far, but Id say we could 12-13. Already we have alot more communication and planning this year then we did last year. The key will be to get registered and get your rooms booked ASAP once it opens up. They sold out of rooms last year, and Palazzo had to open up a new block of rooms thankfully. This year should be even bigger and who knows what they will do.

And as for the ladies coming along....bring em! Jim brought his last year, and if Alfred ends up coming his wife will as well, and if Vincent comes, his wife probably would to. Im sure there may be some others too (Matt and Sid are working on GF's to bring). She def wont be the only female there.

Lost of time between now and then. Final details of Mfest probably wont be announced till first week or 2 of Feb and then that is around when registration will start. What happens usually is everyone is a maybe or says yea, I really want to go, then when it comes down to it, half or less actually go. But no worries. Ill update the thread with the official #'s of who is in for sure as we get them in the first post.

I cant wait, is it April yet?

Oh yea, check out the thread links in post #2. We have a 100 post thread already in the e90post forum.

forza1976

01-20-2011, 11:38 AM

Awesome, Im up in Loveland. We will have to have a pre-mfest meet in early april.....Matt, Bandimere again???? :)

you bet, that was awesome last year for the opening day saturday. It will be April 9th this year as the first opening day. Hopefully the weather will behave...

Dackz

01-20-2011, 12:05 PM

you bet, that was awesome last year for the opening day saturday. It will be April 9th this year as the first opening day. Hopefully the weather will behave...

We can only hope.

llis

01-20-2011, 01:05 PM

Assumptions assumptions, boys. What about ladies who are not wives or girlfriends? What about husbands and boyfriends?

forza1976

01-20-2011, 01:44 PM

E46transforM3r

01-20-2011, 05:25 PM

Assumptions assumptions, boys. What about ladies who are not wives or girlfriends? What about husbands and boyfriends?

That's most certainly fine as well... No worries, all the mfest folks are cool and welcome anyone ;)

MFEST is a big melting pot comprising of people from all walks of life... we welcome everyone with open arms :grouphug: and ask for nothing in return other than to show respect and acceptance to one another. Apart from love of cars as our common denominator, CAMARADERIE remains our ultimate goal and is what have united and propelled us to strive to become better all these years in organizing activities for our ever growing MFEST Family :D

E46transforM3r

01-20-2011, 05:30 PM

New to ///M Fest, I might be down. Sounds like mostly E9x's going?? I don't want to be a slow poke with my E46;-) I am from Colorado Springs, anyone else from the Springs? Also, the editor of HH (Heavy Hitters) magazine is from C/S and is a friend of mine, he is the one that suggested I attend, he said he would do a spread on the CO cars...could be cool..

MFEST is not just about cars... more than anything else its about its members uniting and having fun :D so dont worry about your car (no such thing as slow poke e46 anyway), come and join the fun... FUN is what our main goal is for our members ;)

jfyffe00

01-20-2011, 05:36 PM

Since I'm a newbie to this whole MFEST deal and it will be my first time attending, (but I will be driving all the way from Charlotte, NC to Vegas AND back) I'm trying to find a caravan to ride with to Vegas. I'll be leaving NC Tuesday morning, the 19th, around 4am. Willing to meet within a 250 mile radius off of I-40 heading west. Can anybody help me out? and if so, can I get some details - here's my email address, or you can just shoot me a PM. but would really like to get involved with local caravans on the way.

Well, dates are announced now officially. April 22-24. So that means its time to start planning things out.

So far, from e90post.com forums, we have confirmed Me, Sid and Matt again. Now, who else is going??

The plan will be the same as last year, leave early Thursday morning and get into Vegas late afternoon. I will be coming back home Sunday this year though, as will Matt/Sid I believe. Anyway, we will keep this thread going and update as needed. For now, post up if your going!

1. David, E92 335i (Me, with co-pilot Grant tagging along again)
2. Matt, E92 335xi (with his dad and or lady friend)
3. Sid, E92 M3 (with his dad and or lady friend)
4. Stephen, E46 M3 (and rounding up more cars)
5. Brian E46 M3 (until you tell me you didnt get the dates off from work, I will assume you will be going for a 3rd year)

Maybes

6. Alfred, E92 335i (with wife Ewelina)
7. Vincent, E92 335i (with hopefully some new FI, and wife)
8. llis, E92 M3
9. Jim, E60 M5
10. Ashton, E82? 135i?
11. Gladius, E90??
12. Mike, E46 M3

Anyone else???

malloybmw

01-20-2011, 05:47 PM

I say we meet the opening day like you guys did ast year. What do you guys think?

Dackz

01-20-2011, 08:44 PM

Since I'm a newbie to this whole MFEST deal and it will be my first time attending, (but I will be driving all the way from Charlotte, NC to Vegas AND back) I'm trying to find a caravan to ride with to Vegas. I'll be leaving NC Tuesday morning, the 19th, around 4am. Willing to meet within a 250 mile radius off of I-40 heading west. Can anybody help me out? and if so, can I get some details - here's my email address, or you can just shoot me a PM. but would really like to get involved with local caravans on the way.

To be honest, I would meet up with Texas guys. They will be getting onto 40 most likely near Albuqurque which runs through there. Im almost sure they are staying in Grants on Wednesday night, which is on I-40 itself. Ill pm ya to make sure but I would see where they are heading through Texas, its not near as much out of the way for you, its infact, on the way.

I say we meet the opening day like you guys did ast year. What do you guys think?

Im down, I know Ill probably be there anyway. We can even try to organize something the following weekend somewhere centralized if need be.

baliano

01-22-2011, 08:49 PM

What time do the CO guys plan to take off to LV? Where do you typically meet and leave from? My cousin might fly out to do the drive with me and I need to coordinate logistics with him. I know it is early in the planning process, but a rough estimate of when/where would be much appreciated. Thanks!

malloybmw

01-23-2011, 04:49 PM

Hey Dackz how did you pay last time? I have looked up some info on the forum but the just say paypal. So I should set up a paypal account? Also would it be the easiest to have me book a room and register and have my brother and friend pay me back because they will be staying in my room?

HuperHann

01-23-2011, 07:29 PM

That is awesome to see the Colorado Mfesters growing in numbers. I hope you guys get the opportunity to grow and build strength in relationships that will help carry you through to April. I highly recommend caravan rehearsals to prepare for the meet up at Barstow with the rest of the Mfesters. We anticipate there will be about 700+ cars. That will equal over 4 miles of cars traveling to Vegas so communication and anticipation of driving habits have to be coordinated and organized. just a little sum to keep in mind when you guys get together.

Colorado Mfesters FTW. :buttrock:

forza1976

01-23-2011, 08:52 PM

Thanks huperhann. We'll for sure talk about barstow. That would be epic.

The Colorado group are getting excited and we hope to represent better this year

Mfest FTMFW

E46transforM3r

01-23-2011, 10:26 PM

Thanks huperhann. We'll for sure talk about barstow. That would be epic.

The Colorado group are getting excited and we hope to represent better this year

Mfest FTMFW

:excited: :clap:

baliano

01-23-2011, 10:31 PM

Well, dates are announced now officially. April 22-24. So that means its time to start planning things out.

So far, from e90post.com forums, we have confirmed Me, Sid and Matt again. Now, who else is going??

The plan will be the same as last year, leave early Thursday morning and get into Vegas late afternoon. I will be coming back home Sunday this year though, as will Matt/Sid I believe. Anyway, we will keep this thread going and update as needed. For now, post up if your going!

1. David, E92 335i (Me, with co-pilot Grant tagging along again)
2. Matt, E92 335xi (with his dad and or lady friend)
3. Sid, E92 M3 (with his dad and or lady friend)
4. Stephen, E46 M3 (and rounding up more cars)
5. Brian E46 M3 (until you tell me you didnt get the dates off from work, I will assume you will be going for a 3rd year)

Maybes

6. Alfred, E92 335i (with wife Ewelina) (he's pretty sure, but is she??)
7. Vincent, E92 335i (with hopefully some new FI, and wife)
8. llis, E92 M3
9. Jim, E60 M5
10. Ashton, E82? 135i?
11. Gladius, E90??
12. Mike, E46 M3
13. Craig, E92 335i
14. Jason, E46 M3 (with the stig as a co-pilot:cool:)
Anyone else???

Who else?

HuperHann

01-23-2011, 10:31 PM

:thumbsup2: See you guys @ Mfest V

Thanks huperhann. We'll for sure talk about barstow. That would be epic.

The Colorado group are getting excited and we hope to represent better this year

Mfest FTMFW

baliano

01-23-2011, 10:34 PM

Do you know if we have to book our hotel through Mfest to register? My wife and I stay at the Venitian a few times a year and can get a room for a better price than the package deal.

HuperHann

01-23-2011, 10:53 PM

I'm not completely sure but we have had other members pull the trigger to early last year and secured their comped rooms at other hotels but they missed out on the camaraderie when all the Mfesters are in one location. Even thou the Venitian is just a hall way away from the Pallazzo sometimes that's just far enough away to miss out on some things, like the red carpet entrance to the club, or left behind on random trips or drives off of the strip or the VIP pass line is closed and then you have to wait with the rest of population of people to try to get in the club.

If it was up to me I would stay with the pack and not miss out on any opportunities because i hate for anybody to have this look on their face. :sadBye:

DentalBoy

01-24-2011, 05:48 AM

Count me and Christy in!!!!! Jimbo:grouphug:

forza1976

01-24-2011, 06:45 AM

Jim!!! Right on. Glad you and christy are in. Hopefully we have a big group this year. :)

forza1976

01-24-2011, 07:20 AM

Gotta stay at the palazzo. Way too important to be with the group for this type of event

baliano

01-24-2011, 04:59 PM

Gotta stay at the palazzo. Way too important to be with the group for this type of event

I can use my upgrades at either the Venetian or the palazzo. They are the same hotel...Palazzo rooms are just a bit more. I just wanted to make sure I could book my room separate from the 'M Fest' entrance fee. It seems like I can. Thanks guys.

DentalBoy

01-25-2011, 06:16 AM

His name is Mike Landers. I have never heard of Euroberge. Are people bringing sig others? My wife is down for cars, but I don't want her to be the only ///M wife there.

My wife is going, sounds like maybe a couple others as well... Glad to have you guys along!!! JIm

DentalBoy

01-25-2011, 06:27 AM

I can use my upgrades at either the Venetian or the palazzo. They are the same hotel...Palazzo rooms are just a bit more. I just wanted to make sure I could book my room separate from the 'M Fest' entrance fee. It seems like I can. Thanks guys.

For sure! You can book your room seperate. We are supposed to get big discount( it seems last year was around 140 ?) But if you can get better rate I would do it.

Dackz

01-25-2011, 11:07 AM

Dackz

01-25-2011, 11:12 AM

Man driving to Barston would be epic stuff but thats getting up early again and heading down there and back. Now if we can get the Texas caravan and all the local Vegas guys doing the same thing.................

Hann, there wont be a Jean meetup this year???

Laidback

01-25-2011, 11:37 AM

There will be a Jean meet up this year bradah:)Man driving to Barston would be epic stuff but thats getting up early again and heading down there and back. Now if we can get the Texas caravan and all the local Vegas guys doing the same thing.................

Hann, there wont be a Jean meetup this year???

Dackz

01-25-2011, 02:53 PM

There will be a Jean meet up this year bradah:)

Good to know. It at least gives us the option to choose.

forza1976

01-26-2011, 04:56 PM

I say Jean meet up boys and gurls... Barstow would be sweet but we'd have to track back there after a long cruz from Colorado or other eastern locales.

Just my thoughts.

Dackz

01-26-2011, 05:01 PM

Yea Jean wasnt too far at all, 20 minutes??? Barstow is half way to LA.

forza1976

01-26-2011, 05:04 PM

Dackz

01-26-2011, 07:50 PM

yeah, this time I will actually go to Jean... I was too hung over last year but with Bailey coming, she won't be too interested in me being hung over... haha..

David, can you update me on the first post to have Bailey attending? My pops is likely not going to go this year.

Updated...and yea, its a good meet up down there. Last year we met at the M resort with the locals and then went down.

llis

01-27-2011, 05:43 PM

Count me out of Barstow. That's halfway to LA from Vegas. However, going the long way through NM and cutting up to Vegas via the dam could be very nice. Photo op on the dam!

malloybmw

01-28-2011, 11:49 AM

I am down for whatever. I have never driven to Vegas so I will be in pack haha. Hey I have an idea, I saw the Chicago group made heir own stickers that kinda looked like the big mpower stickers but they putting something else on it. Would anyone be down to make those and come up with something cool to say that would identify the colorado group?

forza1976

01-28-2011, 11:57 AM

Hey, so Alfred on E90post authored this up... It's pretty damn tight! I think it just needs a little tewaking on the font for the "ilehigh"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/fast01tt/BMW.jpg

forza1976

01-28-2011, 11:57 AM

I think we should get teeshirts going... Would be excellent!

malloybmw

01-28-2011, 12:12 PM

Ya it like that. I woud do either tee shirts or a big stick to go on the top of a windshield. Let me know if you guys decide to do it, count me in.

malloybmw

01-28-2011, 09:24 PM

Hey guys the mfest crew just released some new info, they are going to have a drag strip event I believe friday night.

Dackz

01-28-2011, 11:59 PM

T shirts would be cool. Im not much for stickers anywhere on my car, the only one I have is the Mfest one on the upper left of the windshield and thats the one you get to park in the garage :)

As for the details announced....I will def do the drag strip, but wont do the track. Doing the track encompasses an entire day dedicated to the track. Id rather be able to go do the mfest thing then maybe go out to Hoover dam, get some group pics of whoever goes there, or something like that, then head back to the track for the raffle and such.

Hopefully its not as hot as last year. It was nearly 100 each day last year, totally sucked for heat.

HuperHann

01-29-2011, 12:32 AM

Barstow is actually, IMO, where the fun really hits a crescendo and then goes to another level all the way to Vegas. Unless you actually find yourself lost in a sea of BMW's and the anticipation of the excitement of what is in store for everyone a few hours away while navigating a path shoulder to shoulder with Mfest members, now with a face, you won't know what your missing.

It will be worth driving that extra hour for a lifetime of memories. You guys already made the drive from Colorado, don't stop short and miss that Caravan of over 600 BMW's, you may not get the opportunity again.

Count me out of Barstow. That's halfway to LA from Vegas. However, going the long way through NM and cutting up to Vegas via the dam could be very nice. Photo op on the dam!

This will look Legit, do it.

Hey, so Alfred on E90post authored this up... It's pretty damn tight! I think it just needs a little tewaking on the font for the "ilehigh"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/fast01tt/BMW.jpg

I think the Drag is going to take place at night so you may find yourself being able to take advantage of both events. There will be more announcements to come so sit tight. Knowing Chris he will release them soon.

T shirts would be cool. Im not much for stickers anywhere on my car, the only one I have is the Mfest one on the upper left of the windshield and thats the one you get to park in the garage :)

As for the details announced....I will def do the drag strip, but wont do the track. Doing the track encompasses an entire day dedicated to the track. Id rather be able to go do the mfest thing then maybe go out to Hoover dam, get some group pics of whoever goes there, or something like that, then head back to the track for the raffle and such.

Hopefully its not as hot as last year. It was nearly 100 each day last year, totally sucked for heat.

Dackz

01-29-2011, 01:16 PM

But an extra hour 1 way, is an extra 2 hours roundtrip. We'll see though. April is a long way off to make any decisions on this

HuperHann

01-29-2011, 02:13 PM

But an extra hour 1 way, is an extra 2 hours roundtrip. We'll see though. April is a long way off to make any decisions on this

it will still be worth it, if it isn't, I'll by you and the Colorado crew a drink at the club.

baliano

01-29-2011, 11:59 PM

Barstow sounds great, but too much driving for 1 day IMHO. +1 for Jean. Also down for the tee shirt, but my ///m stays sticker free.

Mile High M3

01-30-2011, 12:19 AM

Count me and Christy in!!!!! Jimbo:grouphug:

Sweet! You do anything else to your ///M5?

Mile High M3

01-30-2011, 12:22 AM

Assumptions assumptions, boys. What about ladies who are not wives or girlfriends? What about husbands and boyfriends?

I've driven the drive with a female driving her car every year I have gone... we welcome all. Fun times...

Mile High M3

01-30-2011, 12:24 AM

There will be a Jean meet up this year bradah:)

Remember to let the security guy there know... he wasn't too happy last year when we (Vegas and Colorado people) showed up and then the huge Cali caravan rolled in.

Mile High M3

01-30-2011, 12:28 AM

I am intending to attend, as long as it fits in with my schedule. Hopefully weather will allow the trip to be made on summer tires/wheels. :D

The first year I went I hit snow on the way back (left my winters on since I saw the forecast of snow before leaving), but last year was smooth sailing all the way there and back with summer tires.

The drive there was great and we picked up a few people along the way. The more the merrier.

Mile High M3

01-30-2011, 12:32 AM

Any word if Jim was able to get in touch with Viga?

Mile High M3

01-30-2011, 12:51 AM

Hey, so Alfred on E90post authored this up... It's pretty damn tight! I think it just needs a little tewaking on the font for the "ilehigh"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/fast01tt/BMW.jpg

This would be sweet, especially since it has my forum name in it :D

Laidback

01-30-2011, 01:29 AM

Colorado is rollin deeeeep!:buttrock:

forza1976

01-30-2011, 05:58 AM

Colorado is rollin deeeeep!:buttrock:

Let's hope we keep it going till April :clap:

HuperHann

01-30-2011, 08:07 PM

I have no doubt you guys are going to be strong. :woohoo:

Dackz

01-31-2011, 10:36 AM

Any word if Jim was able to get in touch with Viga?

Not sure, we should PM him and see. Viga and his buddy were fun guys!

malloybmw

02-01-2011, 04:09 PM

Dackz

02-01-2011, 07:38 PM

I have never done a paypal transaction before, what all goes into it? I have an account, when laidback posts everything this week, what should I do? Hopefully Ill have some new toys on the car come April haha one is coming this week! I am totally down for the tee shirt, let do it!

If you have a paypal, you basically send money to someones email address. You will go to paypay and enter his email address into the spaces provided and plug in the amount of which you want to pay, whether it for 1 person, or whatever. It will be simple, you will see. You can use a CC on it even.

I dont expect any new toys for the car for Mfest. I have done basically all I plan for a while. I will however be getting my rims fixed (de-rashed and nicks filled in) so that way they look brand new again.

malloybmw

02-01-2011, 08:31 PM

Dackz

02-01-2011, 09:03 PM

Awesome man! Where are you getting your rims fixed? I need to do the same thing. I have a Scorza cf csl trunk coming, along with a cf diffuser and hopefully either blacked out grills and kidneys or carbon fiber idk yet. What do you guys think? The car is carbon black, so I was thinking either blacked out or cf.

Not sure yet, I was gonna call SCR and see who they recommend in the area. I figure they would know.

Id go cf with all the other cf stuff to match better.

malloybmw

02-01-2011, 09:06 PM

ok cool thank you for the advice. What is everyone's thoughts on meeting up with the huge caravan? I am down for whatever.

Dackz

02-02-2011, 10:37 AM

Im going to probably not roll down to Barstow. Its a haul from Vegas, after just having drove in, gambled all night, partied a small amount, lol. Meeting in Jean will allow for more sleep for Friday night's activities.

malloybmw

02-02-2011, 10:46 PM

Where is Jean at? Ill probably be in the same boat as you. Ill have to try and not gamble much haha! Will they have an open bar one night? I think I might do the autocross. Will there be another drive and show? I am excited for the drag, I wont be doing it but it will be fun to see which company is better.

Dackz

02-03-2011, 02:17 PM

Jean is about 20-30 minutes south of the strip. Last year we met up at the M-resort in their parking lot to gather with the locals and those already in town to go meet up in Jean with the SoCal caravan. We had ~30 cars roll down there to meet with the group. Then we all got in line and did the guiness world record run for most BMW's in a line.

As for other drives, they had one Sunday afternoon to the Valley of Fire, but most people had left and gone home, we only had about 30 cars for that, but it was a blast. Wont be doing that this year though as having to drive home Sunday.

We also met up and left from the garage early Saturday morning to go to cars and coffee that was about 15 minutes from the hotel. That was pretty cool, but most people were super hungover or went to the track.

As for open bar...we did last year on Saturday night at Tao. Who knows for this year, but Chris will have something good I am sure.

And as for keeping gambling to a minimum....well, the more time we spend hanging out with the cars and Mfest crew and at the track, less time at the casino :) That was my plan last year. I only gambled on Thurs night when we got in. Bills gamblin hall here we come again!!!

Dackz

02-10-2011, 08:38 PM

Ger ready to register tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!

baliano

02-11-2011, 03:32 PM

Dackz

02-11-2011, 03:44 PM

Just looked at the itinerary, looks like the Barstow peps are meeting with the Jean people at 10:30am....that means we would have to leave Wed night to make that right? What time do the Colorado crew plan to leave? I am flying in my co-pilot and need to book his airfare ASAP, please respond asap! Thanks.

See post 1. We will be leaving EARLY on Thursday morning, around 630-7am from the FAR west side of Denver, like Denver and Morrison exit there is a gas station to fill up and get some snacks and head up the hill.

baliano

02-11-2011, 05:38 PM

Post 1 wasn't very specific. I mistakenly thought that the caravan from Barstow was meeting on Thursday. Now that I know it's Friday it makes sense. Is there an updated head count for the CO caravan?

forza1976

02-11-2011, 09:30 PM

I'm not gonna make it to barstow. Jean maybe but Barstow isn't gonna happen for me.

malloybmw

02-11-2011, 09:47 PM

I could do Jean, but Barstow is to early haha. I have 4 guys coming out, its going to be a blast. We should set up a tentative itinerary for the colorado guys and get a complete list of the number of people and cars going.

forza1976

02-11-2011, 09:50 PM

Yeah, we'll for sure get a plan figured out when it gets a bit closer. But the long and short of it is, the weekend before mfest we are all going to opening day at Bandimere on Saturday. We did that last year and it was fun as heck. Then plan out the trip to Vegas, but the easiest meeting point is I70 and Morrison exit just into the hills. And meat super early there, in the 6am range.

Then we meet up with Jim and Christy in Grand Junction and anyone else that may be out there. Then meet up in Utah with hopefully the Chicago folks again.

malloybmw

02-11-2011, 09:52 PM

Ok sounds good, Im getting excited this will be my first mfest!

forza1976

02-11-2011, 09:55 PM

It will be sick!

Dackz

02-12-2011, 09:05 AM

Oh yea, this is gonna be fun. Hopefully we can meet up with the Chicago'rs in Denver even...I mean if they are on I-70 then why not? Hopefully Jim still has at least Viga's contact info.

Also updated the first post. Times are tentative of course but thats about what it was last year. Actual driving time wasnt bad, but filling cars/stopping for piss's etc took a little but more time.

Stephen, you have 4 more cars coming or just 4 people with you? Add names/car/how many with them and I will add it to the first post.

malloybmw

02-12-2011, 04:47 PM

Have you been emailed the group code yet to regiester at the hotel? Ill be driving my e46 m3 along with 3 passengers.

malloybmw

02-12-2011, 04:48 PM

My group is: Alex Daubert, Brendan Perry and Scott Little.

Mile High M3

02-12-2011, 11:07 PM

And as for keeping gambling to a minimum....well, the more time we spend hanging out with the cars and Mfest crew and at the track, less time at the casino :) That was my plan last year. I only gambled on Thurs night when we got in. Bills gamblin hall here we come again!!!

I came out ahead at Bill's...

Mile High M3

02-12-2011, 11:54 PM

Just registered! I also printed out my registration confirmation in case (remember what happened to Matt last year). Just waiting for the Hotel Code so I can book that as well...

gladius

02-13-2011, 08:46 AM

/Registered!

Dackz

02-13-2011, 10:36 AM

Im registered as of now as is Grant, my co-pilot. I registered for the 1/4 drags too but not the track day Saturday. Got it printed out as well.

Stephen, are there gonna be more cars joining you too?? You mentioned your brother from Nebraska I think, will he be coming, or is what you have now all that will be going? Just curious so I can update post 1 (updated this morning 2/13)

llis

02-13-2011, 06:46 PM

Registered. :D

Dackz

02-13-2011, 09:17 PM

Registered. :D

Can I get a name to go along with the screen name to update in page 1? Thanks!!

Is it April yet anyone? (Also because thats Rockies baseball season :D )

malloybmw

02-13-2011, 09:26 PM

Dackz

02-13-2011, 09:32 PM

Registered! I will have the only car but 4 people haha. My brother is coming but he doesn't want to drive his car both Wed and Thursday, so he will be flying in Wed night. I want that hotel code now lol.

Have fun with that....is there enough room in an e46 for 4 people?? haha. I know who's car will be slowest due to weight in the car :lolhit:

He should drive though...he is going to regret it. What happened to the other guys driving? The decided to back out?

malloybmw

02-13-2011, 09:39 PM

Dackz

02-13-2011, 09:55 PM

Ya the other guy with the 335 backed out. Ya haha I know, I am going to get the other two guys to either drive their own car or drive my other car. I dont want all that weight and that many people in my car. Two is the max for an e46 m3.

And it doesnt matter if they drive or not...cost is the same. Now, does the other car keep up with all the BMW's though??? Thats the question......

Not to mention, on a drive we did at Mfest, ~30+ BMWs rolling along 'at the speed limit' :shifty: didnt get busted, but the Audi did......so when all cars are alike and one isnt...ya never know, lol. Just tell your Bro to drive his car out and to split the driving time with someone else to Vegas, and problem solved!

forza1976

02-14-2011, 12:03 PM

registered

baliano

02-14-2011, 12:54 PM

Registered!

Dackz

02-14-2011, 01:40 PM

registered

Awesome!!

Registered!

Double awesome!!

9 strong already!! Going to be awesome!!

Dackz

02-14-2011, 01:41 PM

Ya the other guy with the 335 backed out. Ya haha I know, I am going to get the other two guys to either drive their own car or drive my other car. I dont want all that weight and that many people in my car. Two is the max for an e46 m3.

What you should do is tell your bro to drive out Wednesday, stay the night, and then he has a co=pilot already and they can split the driving or something??? He is just going to regret not driving....just an idea!

llis

02-15-2011, 05:18 PM

I highly recommend caravan rehearsals to prepare for the meet up at Barstow with the rest of the Mfesters. We anticipate there will be about 700+ cars. That will equal over 4 miles of cars traveling to Vegas so communication and anticipation of driving habits have to be coordinated and organized. just a little sum to keep in mind when you guys get together.

Twist my arm and I could be convinced of attending a "rehearsal". I've done but one M3 cruise w 4 others in December, and I had a lot of fun. As long as we can avoid gravel, sign me up for the last position -- great views from there! :eatpop:

Just hope this winter stays mostly mild so summer tires are comfy. I drove across the rockies twice in the past month, and both ways temps were under 20ºF. despite the sun.

Dackz

02-15-2011, 08:10 PM

Twist my arm and I could be convinced of attending a "rehearsal". I've done but one M3 cruise w 4 others in December, and I had a lot of fun. As long as we can avoid gravel, sign me up for the last position -- great views from there! :eatpop:

Just hope this winter stays mostly mild so summer tires are comfy. I drove across the rockies twice in the past month, and both ways temps were under 20ºF. despite the sun.

I know Im not gonna make Barstow...it would require leaving the casino super early after a day of driving just to drive back, and chanes are I will be hungover too. The jean meetup location is only 20 or so miles south of the strip and an easy drive....I did that last year and plan on it again for this year.

Also, I emailed Viga and heard back from him, he is attending Mfest again this year! He is unsure of if he will be trailering his car out or if he will end up driving his car, so meeting up with him for our caravan is at the moment up in the air, but he will be there again so that is cool!

llis

02-16-2011, 09:56 AM

I'm probably not doing Barstow either. The spectacle will no doubt be something to see, but that's an extra 2 hours each way.

gladius

02-16-2011, 06:35 PM

Jean for me only. No Barstow.

DentalBoy

02-18-2011, 09:45 AM

REGISTERED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to Matt Malloy for kickin my a$$ into gear and making us go.. I was whining that we probably cant go..We just got back from vacation and and the $$ are slim..But we are in :excited::excited:Thanks again Matt!

forza1976

02-18-2011, 10:31 AM

malloybmw

02-18-2011, 10:46 AM

Hey do we select Attendee or access code when booking the rooms? I choose attendee and it has the rooms around 215 is that the normal cost with the group code because I thought it was less?

skulloss

02-18-2011, 10:51 AM

hey do you guy have a map of the way ya going?

forza1976

02-18-2011, 10:55 AM

skulloss,

Basically I-70 from Denver to Utah and then take I-15 to Vegas on Thrusday the 21st. Pretty high level. We'll be at the Morrison Exit on I-70 west of Denver at about 6am on Thursday morning.

forza1976

02-18-2011, 10:56 AM

Hey do we select Attendee or access code when booking the rooms? I choose attendee and it has the rooms around 215 is that the normal cost with the group code because I thought it was less?

Not sure the code has been sent out yet. The rate wiht the code should be $145/night

malloybmw

02-18-2011, 10:59 AM

Ok because I got an email Mfest V Hotel group code but I didnt see any code in the email just a link to register.

forza1976

02-18-2011, 10:59 AM

Ok because I got an email Mfest V Hotel group code but I didnt see any code in the email just a link to register.

Ah, interesting... I haven't received the email yet.

forza1976

02-18-2011, 12:09 PM

Hotel booked homies!!! :) woohoo

DentalBoy

02-18-2011, 12:38 PM

Sweet as **** Jim. Looking forward to hanging with you and Christy. It's going to be EPIC as we have about 10 cars going I think so far... Way bigger than last year.

Sweet, btw my last name is Canjar ;)

How in the heck did I get Malloy?? I apologize a million times bro!!! Thanks again, Jim

forza1976

02-18-2011, 12:39 PM

haha, no sweat Jim... I had to laugh actually

malloybmw

02-18-2011, 12:39 PM

Forza, how much did the hotel cost from thursday to sunday?

forza1976

02-18-2011, 12:41 PM

$435 room charges
$52.20 taxes
$487.20 total

malloybmw

02-18-2011, 12:42 PM

What dates did you put in? the 21st to the 24th right?

forza1976

02-18-2011, 12:43 PM

hahaha, yeah :) Thursday - Sunday

malloybmw

02-18-2011, 12:48 PM

How did yours cost 487? Mine is over 700.

forza1976

02-18-2011, 12:50 PM

How did yours cost 487? Mine is over 700.

Did you not select the "Attendee" from the dropdown on the first screen for registration? Should have shown $145 per night.

malloybmw

02-18-2011, 12:51 PM

Ya i did but it still says 215 a night.

forza1976

02-18-2011, 12:51 PM

Hmm, i just tried it again and it's 145/night

forza1976

02-18-2011, 12:52 PM

sent you a PM to figure it out

malloybmw

02-18-2011, 12:52 PM

Ya i have tried it a couple times and the price wont drop.

forza1976

02-18-2011, 12:56 PM

ah, you have more than 2 people in the room... that costs extra.

$145 for 1
$145 for 2
$180 for 3
$215 for 4

malloybmw

02-18-2011, 12:57 PM

I got it guys thanks for the help.

Dackz

02-18-2011, 01:41 PM

I got it guys thanks for the help.

Yea, what you do is you tell them you have 2, have your friends wait near the elavator, ask the front desk for an extra key for each of you (I always try to have one on me in 2 places on me anyway in case I lose my wallet) and then give your friends the keys........ ;)

malloybmw

02-18-2011, 01:45 PM

Ok thanks for the advice!

baliano

02-18-2011, 05:31 PM

Hotel Booked!! Staying until Monday.

baliano

02-18-2011, 07:24 PM

Colorado crew, if anyone is interested in getting some maintenance performed prior to the road trip to Vegas let me know. I have a friend who is Master mechanic for BMW who is taking weekend appointments...super good prices. Did my valves for $300. He is also willing to do general inspections on common wearable parts...guibo, FCAB ect...If you don't work on your car yourself and you are out of warranty, or looking to add mods, this is a great opportunity. PM me if interested.

DentalBoy

02-19-2011, 08:27 AM

haha, no sweat Jim... I had to laugh actually

Thanks Man!!

malloybmw

02-20-2011, 11:26 AM

Ok so it took a little convincing but I got Brandon my friend with the 335xi to go. I do know if he has registered I sent him the link and how to do it. So you can edit my car to only have one co pilot and his to have 2 co pilots. I will be fast once again and get decent mpg lol. Ill let you guys know when he registers.

Mile High M3

02-20-2011, 01:22 PM

This is going to be great!

Dackz

02-20-2011, 06:39 PM

malloybmw

02-20-2011, 06:52 PM

Brandon is in. He just called to let me know he is registered. He has a 2007 335xi, we will be splitting the co-pilots, 2 will go with him and 1 with me.

llis

02-21-2011, 11:22 AM

The person noted as my copilot (#9) will be driving her own '07 Z4. Maruta is her bimmerpost handle.

Dackz

02-21-2011, 07:24 PM

The person noted as my copilot (#9) will be driving her own '07 Z4. Maruta is her bimmerpost handle.

Awesome! Will either of you have a co-pilot or will it be a solo drive?

Post 1 is updated with map to the location of the meeting point on the 21st and list of things you may want to bring and latest list of attendees.

gladius

02-22-2011, 05:27 PM

I've got 2 of the Motorola Talkabout walkie talkies that I can bring.

HuperHann

02-22-2011, 05:53 PM

Colorado looking Stong:thumbsup2:

forza1976

02-23-2011, 06:24 AM

You bet, man we have 11 cars as of this week and that is up from 5 cars from last year. We aren't California or Texas numbers but we are improving.

Hoping to convince 1 or 2 more cars but 11 are registered and raring to make the trip!

Dackz

02-23-2011, 10:42 AM

I've got 2 of the Motorola Talkabout walkie talkies that I can bring.

Awesome, thats great because I am sure some people wont have some. (ie like me, haha...looking to get one, Im sure I can find someone I know with one)

Last year I was the only car without one, so I rode at the back of the pack relying on them to pull over. Would be alot easier to to coordinate pit stops if everyone has one

Colorado looking Stong:thumbsup2:

We're doing what we can!! We just need cooperation from mother nature still....late April blizzards happen but lets hope not this year (or else we might be coming down to join the Texas guys and go south haha)

forza1976

02-25-2011, 06:24 AM

Colorado FTW!!! :)

Mast

02-25-2011, 02:46 PM

forza1976

02-25-2011, 02:49 PM

Mast, definitely see if you can attend. It's a fantastic time and as you can probably see we have 11 cars from Colorado alone going to be heading out. Try to get it worked out soon as it is booking up fast.

Welcome to the mfest family.

Dackz

02-25-2011, 03:13 PM

Just read the post over at M3forum.net regional section. I'm interested but have to see if I can get the time off and start saving money. Would love to attend my first MFEST. :) It's been over ten years since my last visit to Vegas.

Excellent!! ALOT has changed there in that time. Ive been going for about 5 years (Ive been alot) and it changed everytime!

Mast, definitely see if you can attend. It's a fantastic time and as you can probably see we have 11 cars from Colorado alone going to be heading out. Try to get it worked out soon as it is booking up fast.

Welcome to the mfest family.

THIS! Try to get on it ASAP. I know as of a couple days ago 300 rooms had been booked....so its filling fast to get it at that rate.

Mast

02-26-2011, 04:22 PM

forza1976

02-26-2011, 07:18 PM

bummer dude... well if you reconsider we'd love to have ya there.

Dackz

02-28-2011, 08:45 PM

Thanks for the heads-up but I've purchased some mods for my M3 with my tax return money before finding out about this years MFEST. I guess I'll use next years tax return for MFEST 2012. I'll still check here though.

Again thanks!

Dont be afraid to come out to the pre-mfest meets as we plan em! Would love to check out the car and the mods.

M3 Mech

03-01-2011, 12:55 PM

im rolling through colorado from toronto is it cool if we TO boys role down with your CO crew?

forza1976

03-01-2011, 12:57 PM

Darn right it's cool M3 Mech. What is your plan for timing on passing through Colorado?

You can see our Itinerary on the first post that David has, any chance you guys will be near our starting point at that time?

M3 Mech

03-01-2011, 02:37 PM

i saw your plan and we would plan to be there for that time so there are no issues were leaving toronto on 19th really early so ill plan my trip to meet you guys at your spot

forza1976

03-01-2011, 03:19 PM

Excellent, well list out the folks that you are bringing along and their cars and David can update the first post.

We are going to have a really great caravan of BM's out to Vegas this year!!!

Dackz

03-01-2011, 03:39 PM

i saw your plan and we would plan to be there for that time so there are no issues were leaving toronto on 19th really early so ill plan my trip to meet you guys at your spot

Awesome!! Sounds great. Yea let me know the rest of your details and I will update the first post.

Its a great drive from here as opposed to the rest of the crap you will see in getting to Denver. We have hills and mtns and trees and canyons.....then there is Utah...and Nevada, haha. But at least for a while its nice.

forza1976

03-01-2011, 03:56 PM

Colorado and Toronto crew FTW!!!

:thumbsup2:

Mast

03-01-2011, 05:03 PM

Don't be afraid to come out to the pre-mfest meets as we plan em! Would love to check out the car and the mods.

Sounds great. Will definitely do that.

Here's what I've had done to my M3 so far.

Vorsteiner's- VRS vented race hood, GTS3 rear diffuser, VCSL bootlid
oem 19" wheels powder coated textured black
VMR VB3 19" CSL style wheels in hyper black

What I ordered last week.

Scorza exhaust with Ti tips from Oakville Motorwerks
DEPO headlights with the Aurora 60-led angel eyes
Carbon fiber 1 piece racing front lip

Can't wait for this stuff to get here! lol :cool:

Dackz

03-01-2011, 08:14 PM

Sounds great. Will definitely do that.

Here's what I've had done to my M3 so far.

Vorsteiner's- VRS vented race hood, GTS3 rear diffuser, VCSL bootlid
oem 19" wheels powder coated textured black
VMR VB3 19" CSL style wheels in hyper black

What I ordered last week.

Scorza exhaust with Ti tips from Oakville Motorwerks
DEPO headlights with the Aurora 60-led angel eyes
Carbon fiber 1 piece racing front lip

Can't wait for this stuff to get here! lol :cool:

WOW....that sounds awesome. Whats with the 2 sets of rims though? Race set, winter set?

That will all awesome though. I especially want to see those angel eyes. I just have PNP Lux H8 angel eyes...but they look great!

Mast

03-02-2011, 03:35 PM

Dackz

03-02-2011, 07:46 PM

I was trying to get a certain look with my M3 plus I luv the CSL style wheels. So I bought those. I had some curb rash on my oem's and had them powder coated at SpecWheels in Commerce City. They did an outstanding job too. I have a third set of wheels... :o Like I said, I'm trying to obtain a certain look. If that makes sense.

I haven't tried any track days yet. Might do the sub frame reinforcement if I go down that road.

Oh nice. Im getting my rims de-curb rashed and straightened out at Woody's wheel works right now...one was bent from dodging a minivan and curbed pretty bad, the other 2 just some minor fixes and 1 is pristine. Its time to take the winters off here soon!!! :woohoo:

Mast

03-03-2011, 10:04 AM

Hehe... Yea, it's getting close. I had to buy a new battery due to my baby sitting in the garage this winter time. I tried to keep the battery charged by driving on the good days but no luck. I went with the Mini battery which is about 11 lbs. lighter than oem battery (plus it's the CSL battery to boot). :)

forza1976

03-03-2011, 06:03 PM

I did a little pre-mfest cleaning boys... better get your "wax on"

Washed, clayed, polished and waxed the car today. I'm unstaffed/on the bench right now so I thought I'd get paid for some car maintenance ;)

Dackz

03-03-2011, 08:20 PM

Mast

03-03-2011, 08:21 PM

Better get her in the garage before the crappy weather hits. ;)

M3 Mech

03-04-2011, 02:25 PM

is the plan on the first page a for sure...ie meet place and time?

M3 Mech

03-04-2011, 02:35 PM

Awesome!! Sounds great. Yea let me know the rest of your details and I will update the first post.

Its a great drive from here as opposed to the rest of the crap you will see in getting to Denver. We have hills and mtns and trees and canyons.....then there is Utah...and Nevada, haha. But at least for a while its nice.

So far me Zach and co-pilot Wick 2002 E46 6MT....ill keep a look out to make sure if your time changes for meet and gas station to adjust my time to make it there on time or send me msg with new info....im waiting on 2 other cars to see if they can get time off and join but either way im there and ill post asap on others if they come

forza1976

03-04-2011, 03:26 PM

is the plan on the first page a for sure...ie meet place and time?

YEs, that is set in stone for us to make our same timing as last year. Can you meet at that time and place?

M3 Mech

03-04-2011, 03:31 PM

thats what we planned already i was just making sure before we finalize our map out....we may be there earlier depending on how smooth the rest of our treck goes but will be there by 6 am no problem

forza1976

03-04-2011, 03:32 PM

Dackz

03-04-2011, 03:33 PM

is the plan on the first page a for sure...ie meet place and time?

So far me Zach and co-pilot Wick 2002 E46 6MT....ill keep a look out to make sure if your time changes for meet and gas station to adjust my time to make it there on time or send me msg with new info....im waiting on 2 other cars to see if they can get time off and join but either way im there and ill post asap on others if they come

Yes, the times and date are firm for the meetup, 6-630am 4/21. Remember, you gain an hour when you cross into Colorado from whatever state you come, so if you come from Nebraska it will be say 3am then in Colorado its 2am....same for Kansas. Then we gain another hour when we get to Nevada. Its exactly what we did last year, just with triple the amount of cars. Its literally the last exit on I-70 before you really get into the mountains. Again, the Morrison road exit. I updated the post to make it a little more clear where it is. Also PM me your cell # and Ill send you mine that way we can coordinate to make sure you are on time/how long we need to wait.

Sure hope the others make it! That would make this one huge caravan! We might be able to get bigger then Texas! :buttrock:

I live about an hour from the meeting point so that means the drive starts at 5am for me.

forza1976

03-04-2011, 03:34 PM

way too late on the reply david... no need for a book reply ;)

hahahaha

Dackz

03-04-2011, 03:34 PM

excellent to hear. when it gets closer we can all exchange phone numbers and make sure we can communicate with you guys. if you have CB radios bring those as well so we can all have fun while on the drive and shoot the breeze.

You mean two-way walkie talkies?? I dont see of us rocking the citizens band on our cars :lolhit:

EDIT...slow ass laptop lol

baliano

03-04-2011, 04:20 PM

M3 Mech

03-04-2011, 04:28 PM

i have 2 to.....wait maybe 4

Dackz

03-04-2011, 04:54 PM

For those who went last year, did anyone have problems not running a front license plate? I am considering buying the tow hook LP holder but I really don't want to buy one unless it is absolutely necessary. Will one in the front windshield suffice? Also, count me in for a pair of two way radio’s. Anyone is more than welcome to borrow the second radio.

Thats your call. Mine will be in my garage at home where it has been for 2 years.

Also, awesome on the radios! I dont have one and not sure I know anyone that does, so that may work for me :D

Dackz

03-07-2011, 07:40 PM

Just a thread bump for this thread.....

http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10253

Pre-mfest meet at Bandimere, April 9th. We have A BUNCH of people from e90post joining in on this too. $35 to run car or $10 to get in. First tech and test day. Post over in that thread if you can make it.

Dackz

03-09-2011, 08:54 PM

Crickets....anyone else planning on attending that anyone knows??

malloybmw

03-09-2011, 09:00 PM

Count me and brandon in for the shirts or stickers.

Dackz

03-09-2011, 09:13 PM

Count me and brandon in for the shirts or stickers.

I think that idea is fizziling out at the moment. No one is creative enough, haha. We might just do a small CO flag that would put in the top corner of the windshield I think.

DentalBoy

03-16-2011, 07:56 AM

We will have an M6 joining from GrandJunction!! Only problem is he needs to be in vegas by about 3pm. So not sure if he will travel with the group or not? Anyone want to leave earlier? The cool thing is he knows the patrol patterns of colorado/Utah/Nevada. Used to travel to Vegas at least twice a month. So we can exceed the limit a bit!!

gladius

03-16-2011, 08:56 AM

We'd have to leave by like 3:30 or 4am...I'm not really up for that.

Dackz

03-16-2011, 10:17 AM

We'd have to leave by like 3:30 or 4am...I'm not really up for that.

Same here...thats damn early. Im leaving at 5am as it stands to be at the meeting point at around 6-615.

We will have an M6 joining from GrandJunction!! Only problem is he needs to be in vegas by about 3pm. So not sure if he will travel with the group or not? Anyone want to leave earlier? The cool thing is he knows the patrol patterns of colorado/Utah/Nevada. Used to travel to Vegas at least twice a month. So we can exceed the limit a bit!!

Cant he just leave 3 hours later?? And does he need to be there at 3pm MDT or PDT? 3PDT is only about 2 hours later then we will roll in, 3 perhaps at most. Correct me if I am wrong but we got there around 5-530 last year and hit rush hour dead on.

See if he will just wait...if we can get everyone at the meeting point at 630am, (in the first post I underlined, bold italized and said NO LATER then 630am so hopefully no later scraglers), then we get on the road around 645 easy and if they have all the contstruction done, then we should be there in GJ about 1030 or so I think.

Up to you, but I think leaving any earlier, especially 2-3 hours earlier when its already an early morning would be rough. Besides, we may be waiting on Viga and others points east that are already planning on being in Denver at 630. Id tell him to push his plans back 3 hours and roll out with 12-13 cars as opposed to 1 by himself.

DentalBoy

03-16-2011, 11:29 AM

Dackz

03-16-2011, 03:43 PM

I was just(partially) kidding about you all leaving early! I realize there are alot of cars going and to organize that many people at 6 - 6;30 is crazy..... I just thought since it usaully takes me about 3 1/2 hours from denver to gj. it would probably on ly be 30 min early.. Ill talk to him but I think he needs to pick up at the airport, so may not be flexible. It would be nice to avoid the rush hour traffic as well? :):):)

Yea, it would be nice to miss rush hour but I think even shooting to have everyone at the meeting point at 630, we are going to end up having SOMEONE late. Id rather everyone plan on being there at 615 so we can leave at 630 but I already know someone will be late...it just always happens that way.

Jim, why does he need to pick someone up from the airport??? Its Vegas, tell him to get a taxi to the hotel for the person and they can just tool around until we get there. I mean, heck, have him pay the person back for the cab ride....to the palazzo from the airport will only be ~$25. And then all he has to do is check his bag with the staff and wait for us.

llis

03-16-2011, 06:38 PM

Without really speeding, Vegas is only about 10 hours from Denver. Maybe long luxurious stops at the fine eating establishments along the way are planned?

Dackz

03-16-2011, 09:53 PM

Without really speeding, Vegas is only about 10 hours from Denver. Maybe long luxurious stops at the fine eating establishments along the way are planned?

You will be surprised at how long it will take to fill up that many cars, get that many people bathroom stops and even wait in line to get some fast food (and only once, in Grand Junction for lunch) or get snacks. It only took us about 8.5 hours drive time last year, give or take 30 mins, but took us about 10.5-11 actual hours due to all this. Its good to get out and stretch and revive yourself from time to time.

Also, all times are simply estimates. We have Jim's # to alert him if we are arriving sooner or later. Last year we got held up to a degree due to the construction on I-70 in both the Glenwood canyon and the Debeque canyon and the canyon in Arizona.

Keep in mind this is a LOOONG group drive too. If someone in one car needs to relieve themselves at a rest stop along the way, then everyone stops. Thats why its a good idea to have walkie talkies as well. That or flash lights/honk/hand signals at least, and with 12+ cars, if the person at the back of the pack doesnt have communication, then they need to certainly alert the closest car with comminucation to alert the lead car, and everyone else will follow suit. It worked pretty well for us last year.

I cant wait though, rolling along last year was a blast and this year I am sure will not dissapoint either.

baliano

03-16-2011, 10:05 PM

Yea, it would be nice to miss rush hour but I think even shooting to have everyone at the meeting point at 630, we are going to end up having SOMEONE late. Id rather everyone plan on being there at 615 so we can leave at 630 but I already know someone will be late...it just always happens that way.

Jim, why does he need to pick someone up from the airport??? Its Vegas, tell him to get a taxi to the hotel for the person and they can just tool around until we get there. I mean, heck, have him pay the person back for the cab ride....to the palazzo from the airport will only be ~$25. And then all he has to do is check his bag with the staff and wait for us.

No doubt, I am flying my wife in and pre-paid for a limo, ordered an early check in for her as well . I will be there by 6:15-6:30, but I am not down with leaving too much earlier.....tell the guy in GJ to circumvent the airport and wait for us. At least he will get to sleep in an extra 4 hours! This is looking to be a fun trip!

forza1976

03-23-2011, 01:56 PM

Registration Closed Homies...

Gonna be epic!

Dackz

03-23-2011, 09:59 PM

Yup.....we are 4 weeks out!!!!!!!! I cant wait!

So, walkie talkies will be important for coordinating alot of things along the drive. Whats the count on who has one or more? Im working on getting one (or two if i have to from Amazon).

DentalBoy

03-24-2011, 06:31 AM

Sams club has set of (3) two way radios for I think fo $45. that is a great deal!!! The radios are really important for caravan. So it would be nice if everyone had one!!

Dackz

03-24-2011, 09:24 AM

Sams club has set of (3) two way radios for I think fo $45. that is a great deal!!! The radios are really important for caravan. So it would be nice if everyone had one!!

Jim, do you have one, and if so, Ill update post 1.

forza1976

03-24-2011, 09:24 AM

I'll bring two as well, good thinking Jim

DentalBoy

03-25-2011, 11:36 AM

Jim, do you have one, and if so, Ill update post 1.

Yes,I do

gladius

03-25-2011, 07:23 PM

I have a pair.

Dackz

03-25-2011, 10:18 PM

Just to update, it appears that at least Faymeister and maybe a couple of other cars will be meeting up with us in Beaver. They will be staying the night in Boise their first night and then rolling down from there. Boise to Beaver is roughly the same distance as Denver to Beaver so they should be pulling through about the same time as us. Should be interesting. We may just roll into Vegas with a larger caravan than Texas!!!!

Updated post 1 as well. Thanks!

SehrSchnell

03-26-2011, 08:35 AM

Just a heads up gents, watch the cops in the Filmore/Beaver areas (locals call it Feelmore/Beaver), they hit that area hard!

Have fun.

malloybmw

03-26-2011, 12:14 PM

Ill bring 2 radios and brandon will bring one too.

Faymester

03-26-2011, 12:20 PM

Good think I checked into this thread :)

It's all coming together now :):)

+1 for being bigger than TX!!

DentalBoy

03-27-2011, 08:28 AM

Just a heads up gents, watch the cops in the Filmore/Beaver areas (locals call it Feelmore/Beaver), they hit that area hard!

Have fun.

Yo John, Are you going this year??? Would be good to see ya again!!!! Jim
If you are we should meet up in Beaver for the drive in...

forza1976

03-27-2011, 10:04 AM

Good think I checked into this thread :)

It's all coming together now :):)

+1 for being bigger than TX!!

+1

We have certainly grown from last year. This is going to be a great weekend and drive out with all the guys and girls.

Dackz

03-27-2011, 10:07 AM

Ill bring 2 radios and brandon will bring one too.

Awesome! Thanks
Good think I checked into this thread :)

It's all coming together now :):)

+1 for being bigger than TX!!

Heck yes, its going to be a large group. I updated post #1 as well. Like I said in your other thread, it will probably be easier for you and whoever to get to Beaver a little earlier then us and just wait since we will be rolling in deep. Then again, its going to take us 30 minutes to fill that many cars Im sure, plus pee stop so Im sure it will work out. We wont need gas again till Vegas.

Yo John, Are you going this year??? Would be good to see ya again!!!! Jim
If you are we should meet up in Beaver for the drive in...

The more the merrier! rolling that many cars sure will be entertaining!

To everyone....post #1 is amended and updated, keep checking that post for updates on participants/walkie talkie info and pre-mfest gathering info.

Mile High M3

03-27-2011, 02:23 PM

Yea, it would be nice to miss rush hour but I think even shooting to have everyone at the meeting point at 630, we are going to end up having SOMEONE late. Id rather everyone plan on being there at 615 so we can leave at 630 but I already know someone will be late...it just always happens that way.

Jim, why does he need to pick someone up from the airport??? Its Vegas, tell him to get a taxi to the hotel for the person and they can just tool around until we get there. I mean, heck, have him pay the person back for the cab ride....to the palazzo from the airport will only be ~$25. And then all he has to do is check his bag with the staff and wait for us.

I know, I know... I'll be on time this year.

Registration Closed Homies...

Gonna be epic!

I can't wait. It'd be cool to be able to see people's faces in other cars that are not part of the caravan. Matt, you should get your girl to do some rolling shots this year as I see from some of your pics that she knows how to work a DSLR camera.

Sams club has set of (3) two way radios for I think fo $45. that is a great deal!!! The radios are really important for caravan. So it would be nice if everyone had one!!

Jim, have you replaced that one from last year that didn't work?

Just a heads up gents, watch the cops in the Filmore/Beaver areas (locals call it Feelmore/Beaver), they hit that area hard!

Have fun.

:rofl: That made me laugh...

Dackz

03-28-2011, 09:54 PM

Brian, I trust that you will be on time, because if you aren't, your going to be catching up to us! If everyone is there at 630am or earlier, we can get on the road earlier, so I really hope everyone is on time.

Jim also said he only has 1 working walkie-talkie this year.

DentalBoy

03-29-2011, 06:24 AM

I actually just threw that radio in the trash sunday!!! It was a piecer!!!

I might go and buy that set at sams club?

Dackz

03-29-2011, 11:19 AM

PM's sent out to everyone, check your inbox's for important information. Thanks.

Dackz

03-31-2011, 01:24 PM

PM's sent again to those of you that I need information from/extra information (not sure if your subscribed to the thread or not)

Dackz

04-04-2011, 12:40 PM

Pm has been sent out to Chris, Ill let everyone know when its coming :)

And for those attending pre-mfest type stuff, Ill bring your stuff if I have it by then.

Dackz

04-05-2011, 02:30 PM

Per Chris,

Just finish with the conference call and we all agreed to do a ONE day registration for late entries online...date is set, FRIDAY APRIL 8th we will only open it for 50 more and after thats it so pls register asap when the registration opens this friday as rooms and other stuff are limited....thanks!
__________________

So......if you know anyone else that is a late minute person that might want to go, here is the chance!

Dackz

04-07-2011, 09:58 AM

Alright, we are two weeks away!!!!

I dont want to post this, but........the weathing in the mountains has kind of sucked, even though its great down here. Do we need to have a contigency plan built in place just incase it decides to snow up at the tunnel and Vail pass? I mean, I think I would be alright, I have A/S tires as my spring/summer/fall tires but for those that have only summers, how do you feel?

The only other option that I could think of is north up through Wyoming I-80 to I-15 in SLC. That way adds 200 miles where as I-25 to I-40 adds ALOT more to it. So, just as a contingency, I thought I would throw it out there. Im hoping we are good, but this has seemed like a bad spring in the Mtns getting snow.

Lets just hope in two weeks its nice and clear but I think for those that cant make it with summer tires, something should be thought of. Or get some snow cables?

gladius

04-07-2011, 10:15 AM

I think we should have a contingency. I will be using summer tires and would not make it up a snowy pass on them. I will not put cables/chains on my tires.

Dackz

04-07-2011, 10:26 AM

Its about ~1000 Miles going south to Alberquerque and over on I-40.

Starting in Fort Collins and going north I-80 to SLC and down I-15 is ~900 miles.

Either add quite a bit. The roads are clear today on I-70 and it just snowed up there the other day, I was checking on http://www.cotrip.org/home.htm so if it were to snow the 18th-19th, we would be fine for the 21st. 20th might be sketch. There really isnt another option but the two listed. So, Im all for idea;s, even leaving Wednesday night and staying in Glenwood or something at some cheap joint if we have to beat a storm thursday morning.

Lets just HOPE the weather is good. Ive not been up in the mountains ever during the winter (just once and then last year for mfest, Im not a ski guy so I avoid the mtns) so I dont have experience with how the roads can be. Last year was completely clear the whole time and there wasnt even much snow at the passes.

forza1976

04-07-2011, 12:25 PM

We should be fine, last year it was beautiful weather all the way. Just keep positive thoughts for no weather and no rock slides...

forza1976

04-07-2011, 12:27 PM

BTW, I'm not leaving Wednesday night... I have work and cannot breakaway to accomplish that.

baliano

04-07-2011, 11:06 PM

Dackz

04-08-2011, 10:27 AM

+1 on summer tires only/no chain option. I am willing to add a few hundred miles to the trip to stay out of snow. Dackz, thank you for all of the pre-planning/due diligence you have put into this trip! We all owe you a beer in Vegas!

Ah its no biggie. When your semi-retired (read: unemployed) you have extra time on your hands.

I think we will be okay weather wise. I would say at worst the roads will be wet? Ive been looking at the temps and its in the 40's-50's up there so the roads should be warm enough to repel anything by then I would think.

Im hoping for sunny and nice all the way.

Dackz

04-10-2011, 11:49 AM

http://www.mfestforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=198084&postcount=601

There is a link to the itinerary.

12 days away, should be fun.

baliano

04-13-2011, 08:48 AM

The forecast does not look good, time to seriously consider a contingency plan...according to theweatherchannel.com Vail is supposed to get snow from this Saturday through next Friday.

Dackz

04-13-2011, 11:41 AM

Im still thinking the forecast will change. The thing is, if we can hit it and its only wet, then we are fine. Id really hate to drive 300+ miles around and countless hours extra just for 2 passes. I mean if its bad bad, then yea, I understand.

We will just have to wait till Tuesday/Wednesday to see what to do. We dont have another choice of route, 70 or head south. If we went south, I would almost rather leave on Wednesday evening and stay in like Sante Fe or so and then see if the Texas guys want to wait up for us on Thursday morning. Going around the south like that will really add time to the trek.

forza1976

04-13-2011, 12:00 PM

I'm gonna let you guys fight this one out however It's pretty simple guys, if the weather sucks then we go the alternate route. Let's see where we are at next week.

I can guarantee you that I don't watt to drive on packed snow because my NT05's are significantly worse than any of your tires. Things can change and I think the worry about the weather is a bit premature at this point.

Dackz

04-13-2011, 07:35 PM

http://www.cotrip.org/roadConditions.htm?zoomPresetId=5

We will just have to keep an eye on this site and the cams and see how the weather is. IF this was next week...we would be going south. Lets hope worst case scenario next week for weather is showers....if its just showers it will be wet only and we will be fine.

gladius

04-13-2011, 08:45 PM

Yeah...that webcam on I-70/Silverplume is full on snowing right now. South route will suck but if it's the only option, it's the only option. Let's see next Tues/Weds.

Dackz

04-14-2011, 08:28 AM

And changed it has.......next Thursday is now showing sunny. Just have to wait it out.

I do have a backup plan for if its really bad on Sunday....stay an extra night in Vegas :)

forza1976

04-14-2011, 08:49 AM

I have to fly to Michigan on Monday morning now :) yikes, I can't stay another night.

Dackz

04-14-2011, 10:29 AM

I just checked the conditions and cams just now. Looks mainly just wet along MOST locations, cant really see Vail so much but it even looks just slow and wet, maybe some slush. Tunnel is pretty clear/slush in a couple lanes.

Based on the fact the mtn's got quite a bit of snow, and its mainly just wet....we will be fine.

forza1976

04-14-2011, 10:57 AM

Word +1

Dackz

04-14-2011, 02:55 PM

Hey everyone, make sure to bring a print out of your confirmation for Mfest. Your paypal receipt may not be needed however it is helpful and MAY be needed. So print it out and bring it with you just incase.

Thanks to Brian for the heads up on that one.

DentalBoy

04-14-2011, 04:34 PM

DentalBoy

04-14-2011, 04:36 PM

I have to fly to Michigan on Monday morning now :) yikes, I can't stay another night.

What????!!! Ya got to stay another day!!! Michigan is cold and dreary!!!

M3 Mech

04-15-2011, 06:38 AM

is the time and the meet place still the same or is it changing?....me and another have planned our road trip to be there at that time

e92_sid

04-15-2011, 08:45 AM

I just checked the 10 day and other the a slight chance of some rain, it looks like it will be a pretty good trip! I cant wait!

Dackz

04-15-2011, 09:42 AM

I think we will be fine. Shouldnt have any problems, roads should be just wet and thats it.

Zach, no change to the scheduled time and place.

forza1976

04-15-2011, 09:52 AM

What????!!! Ya got to stay another day!!! Michigan is cold and dreary!!!

I know Jim, can you believe it? I have a 6am flight to Chicago and then Grand Rapids on Monday. What a deal :(

is the time and the meet place still the same or is it changing?....me and another have planned our road trip to be there at that time

So awesome you guys are gonna meet us, what a drive you have in store.

baliano

04-15-2011, 07:02 PM

Dackz

04-15-2011, 07:45 PM

Are you guys just checking local weather, or weather over Vail pass? Because the forecast I looked up has it snowing every day next week. Aside from snow, I am a little concerned about the amount of salt/sand on the road as well. I guess I can wrap the hell out of my front end...hopefully it is just wet. Here is the forecast I was looking at:http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USCO0388
It might come down to a game time decision on what route to take.

Yup, Ive been checking that an Copper Mtn. The thing is, thats most likely a 40% chance of showers. After seeing how much snow they got the other day and good the roads were, its going to take quite a storm to derail us.

Gravel and sand, yea, that will be present. You'll see sand on those roads by nature, I know last year I remember getting some sand from time to time from the car in front of me. Summer tires pick it up and sling it pretty good.

You can always put blue painters tape all over the front end. You wont be the first or only person going to Mfest that way.

I wouldnt worry too much about the weather. If anything, if we need to wait in Idaho Springs/Georgetown for a little while for the roads to melt/warm up, shouldnt be a big deal.

Im more worried about getting my car dirty, period. Its so damn clean and shiny and glistening right now. But hey, I bought the car to drive it, not to keep it parked all the time :D Hence, why I love Mfest!

forza1976

04-15-2011, 08:34 PM

Go Rockies!!!

Dackz

04-16-2011, 01:28 PM

Jim, should we plan on meeting at the same Shell station on Horizon drive again? Is there a better place we should meet at? We have a lot more cars this year, is there one down the street in either direction that may work better then another? Is there one that is considerably cheaper then another? Id also like to get some food as I am sure everyone else will since there isnt anything for 200 miles. Wendy's works again :)

As for the weather, the 30-40% chance just means showers, scattered and such. That also means 60-70% of the time these same atmospheric conditions are present, nothing happens :) So as long as its not a full fledged storm like this past week, wet will be the worst thing (and maybe some sand). So we will be fine.

Is it Thursday yet???

llis

04-17-2011, 11:17 AM

forza1976

04-17-2011, 12:12 PM

Let's make the call closer to Wednesday fellas. Keep the hopes up it's good for Thursday.

DentalBoy

04-17-2011, 04:54 PM

[QUOTE=Dackz;199728]Jim, should we plan on meeting at the same Shell station on Horizon drive again? Is there a better place we should meet at? We have a lot more cars this year, is there one down the street in either direction that may work better then another? Is there one that is considerably cheaper then another? Id also like to get some food as I am sure everyone else will since there isnt anything for 200 miles. Wendy's works again :)

The Shell station has the most room for cars.. There is a conoco and another station 2 blocks down (to the left after exit) but they are extremely limited on space. There is wendys accross from shell, so should be good option...

Dackz

04-17-2011, 05:13 PM

Thursday forecast for Vail as it looks today is rain and snow in the low 40s, not happy conditions for summer tires. I am seriously considering going through 4 corners and the res, which has a happier forecast. While it adds a few hours, it's still faster than going all the way down through Albuquerque.

Just remember, 30-40% chance of showers means 60-70% chance of nothing. Low 40's and wet road is fine in summer tires. I really think everyone is over reacting to how bad summer tires. I bought my car in Portland Ore, drove it home and hit snow on I-84 south of Boise. Sure I wasnt blazing a trail but even in the wet roads it was fine. And temps were in the 20's at that time. They were RFT and bald at the time pretty much too ((inner portion of tire had threads showing at 15k) (13k on them) ) and I replaced them 2 months later after I took my snow tires off after the season.

Unless its snowpacked I dont see a reason to not go. Even if we have to go 25-30mph for about the 5-8 miles on either side of the pass, thats better then adding hundreds of miles to the trip.

You are more then welcome to go that route however, I think the majority group will be going I-70. Unless its snowpacked...which it wont be. They got over a foot of snow the other night and I checked the cams on that site, the roads were slushy/wet by 9am the next morning. Just remember, they need I-70 as clear as possible as its a major trucking route. CDOT probably takes care of it better then any other road in the state.

The Shell station has the most room for cars.. There is a conoco and another station 2 blocks down (to the left after exit) but they are extremely limited on space. There is wendys accross from shell, so should be good option...

Sounds good Jim, lets shoot for the Shell again then. Same spot towards the back after we fill up :) 3 days!! Cant wait!

Dackz

04-18-2011, 10:24 AM

Make sure to print your paypal receipts to bring to registration with you. While not required, they may be helpful incase something was lost in Mfest computer systems.

Weather should be good since they are getting the storm out of the way tonight/tomorrow. Wednesday looks good and Thursday some later afternoon storms, so we should be golden to make it on over the hills.

3 more days. Final prep time. The time has finally come!

forza1976

04-18-2011, 10:26 AM

Good call David, they lost my registration last year and I had to pull my receipt up on my phone. Thank the BMW gods for the iPhone, otherwise it would have been me waiting in that long ass line again while I went to find a laptop.

Dackz

04-18-2011, 08:52 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sAnUyErlXU

Just some words of advice from a friendly highway patrolman that you might want to take a look at. Just to watch to give us advice.

gladius

04-18-2011, 10:30 PM

Cliff notes: don't block all the lanes.

Dackz

04-19-2011, 07:26 AM

Based on the weather forecast and road condtions, a backup plan may be needed for some. I for one, will be going I-70 no matter what. I figure its not worth the extra time for a few miles of mtn passes. I also have all season tires making it that much easier for me. The Vail pass cams and eisenhower tunnel cams show that its already getting wet over the pass, and they got dumped on over night.

Having said that, Am snow is in the forecast now on Thursday (boy did that change overnight). If you would like to form a different idea and direction to go, then please by all means start a new thread and get that organized. I for one, am going I-70 as I know a few others are going to as well. Any other route you choose except NM requires either lots of 2 lane roads or CO mtn passes that do not see nearly as much traffic or are maintaned quite like I70, which IMO will be the most maintained in the state since its a major trucking route.

As a courtesy and because I have tires that can handle the conditions, I will leave someone else in charge (gathering everyone up and making sure everyone is there) at the meeting location and forge on up the hill alone and check the conditions if need be. You would all have to wait around sometime, 45 minutes to an hour, for me to get up to the tunnel, but I would be willing to do that since Im going that way anyways.

The only other thing is if someone has a 3g wireless card they could open up the laptop and check the cams as the sun comes up at 645 and see how it looks.