E60.NET European Meet -- Sat. 26 April 2008
04-24-2008, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='566981' date='Apr 24 2008, 08:26 AM
Quick update:
- The route and list of addresses are sorted and documented. (MacSid -- many thanks for your help here, top job)
- BMW Colgne is expecting our visit for the meet.
- The hotel reservations are sorted in cologne.
- I have almost everyone's details -- thanks for the quick replies!
- We're closely monitoring the weather for sun, but will be able to run for cover nearby at each loaction if it rains, i.e. Plan B!
- The T?V garage has been pre-warned that we may need some E60 "green badge" environmental stickers
- I'll confirm the restaurant reservation this afternoon and order the starter-platters to be ready for when we arrive.
- My sprint booster (and Thyrus') are waiting for me in Wiesbaden to be fitted ahead of the meet -- we-hey!
The summary document will be PM'ed to you on Friday (tomorrow) and I will also bring hardcopies on the day.
Its all coming together just nicely...
Only 2 days to go...
- The route and list of addresses are sorted and documented. (MacSid -- many thanks for your help here, top job)
- BMW Colgne is expecting our visit for the meet.
- The hotel reservations are sorted in cologne.
- I have almost everyone's details -- thanks for the quick replies!
- We're closely monitoring the weather for sun, but will be able to run for cover nearby at each loaction if it rains, i.e. Plan B!
- The T?V garage has been pre-warned that we may need some E60 "green badge" environmental stickers
- I'll confirm the restaurant reservation this afternoon and order the starter-platters to be ready for when we arrive.
- My sprint booster (and Thyrus') are waiting for me in Wiesbaden to be fitted ahead of the meet -- we-hey!
The summary document will be PM'ed to you on Friday (tomorrow) and I will also bring hardcopies on the day.
Its all coming together just nicely...
Only 2 days to go...
2 days to the meet ... 1.3 days till I get on that plane to head home and am reunited with my beastie
04-24-2008, 05:12 AM
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Damn and CRAP!
I just realised that I should have bought some more parts for my baby, and now all dealers here are out-of-stock and to late for delivery!!!
I guess the meet is called a "compelling event"
Cheers
patrick
PS: If any of you, by any chance, would be able to ask their local dealers if they would have the BMW Performance shifter (Knob with Alcantara and the alcaltare shift "bag") available for a E90, I would really appreciate that
I just realised that I should have bought some more parts for my baby, and now all dealers here are out-of-stock and to late for delivery!!!
I guess the meet is called a "compelling event"
Cheers
patrick
PS: If any of you, by any chance, would be able to ask their local dealers if they would have the BMW Performance shifter (Knob with Alcantara and the alcaltare shift "bag") available for a E90, I would really appreciate that
04-24-2008, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Thyrus' post='567078' date='Apr 24 2008, 03:12 PM
PS: If any of you, by any chance, would be able to ask their local dealers if they would have the BMW Performance shifter (Knob with Alcantara and the alcaltare shift "bag") available for a E90, I would really appreciate that
man we are in vienna - by the time the performance parts gets to our stealers, we will have the f10 facelift
04-24-2008, 05:59 AM
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Ok, 2 days to go, here is the weather update!
First of all: It is getting better. Todays forecast for Saturday at the RING:
Chance of Rain: 0(!!!)%
Temperature: approx 16?C
Overall: still cloudy (but hey, better than yesterday with "FOG"
If this keeps getting better, we will have 20?C, Sunshine and no rain (fingers crossed)
Rgds
P
First of all: It is getting better. Todays forecast for Saturday at the RING:
Chance of Rain: 0(!!!)%
Temperature: approx 16?C
Overall: still cloudy (but hey, better than yesterday with "FOG"
If this keeps getting better, we will have 20?C, Sunshine and no rain (fingers crossed)
Rgds
P
04-24-2008, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by garehaan' post='567086' date='Apr 24 2008, 02:27 PM
Yep, sure looks like a compelling event.
Wonder who has the easter eggs in store for us?
Pete?
Wonder who has the easter eggs in store for us?
Pete?
That's certainly how I feel some days!I just contacted the Italien restaurant and confirmed we would be 19 cars (Noah can't make it) and 25 people. I have ordered "antipasti-misti" on platters for us (tomato-mozzarella / bruschetta / parma ham / etc.) to be ready for when we arrive and it will cost around 4-5 euro per person
We can then order main courses from the menu at our leasure.The restaurant is only 500m from the 'Ring and they just confirmed that we can leave our cars in their car-park
04-24-2008, 07:48 AM
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Pete,
@ "The restaurant is only 500m from the 'Ring and they just confirmed that we can leave our cars in their car-park"
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. Means one less thing to worry for all of us!!!!! I did a "virtual" tour in my head already trying to remember decent parking situation and that was one of the concerns I had, but this worked out very well.
But hey, afterall, we are throwing some money at them
So, good work mate. Aparently, event then blind get lucky sometimes 
PS: You are SOOO German now, seing how you spelled "italian". I think you should burn your English passport at the ring and we will all cheer-you-up
PPS: I am gonna sit next to you and clear the plate of the ham and leave you with the "women-food" 
@ "The restaurant is only 500m from the 'Ring and they just confirmed that we can leave our cars in their car-park"
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. Means one less thing to worry for all of us!!!!! I did a "virtual" tour in my head already trying to remember decent parking situation and that was one of the concerns I had, but this worked out very well.
But hey, afterall, we are throwing some money at them
So, good work mate. Aparently, event then blind get lucky sometimes
PS: You are SOOO German now, seing how you spelled "italian". I think you should burn your English passport at the ring and we will all cheer-you-up
PPS: I am gonna sit next to you and clear the plate of the ham and leave you with the "women-food"
04-24-2008, 08:11 AM
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I had only ordered 1 high-chair for hondik's kid, maybe I should think about ordering a second one... with straps!!
As for the German - English thing, rather than managing to perfect one or the other language, I have successfully managed to become crap at both
Maybe I should have a go at sign language... guess which sign I'm using right now mate 
As for the German - English thing, rather than managing to perfect one or the other language, I have successfully managed to become crap at both
Maybe I should have a go at sign language... guess which sign I'm using right now mate
04-24-2008, 08:59 AM
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CONFIRMED EVENT DETAILS:
E60.NET EUROPEAN MEET -- SATURDAY 26th APRIL
The stats!
19 cars
24 people
8 countries represented
Fuel, burnt rubber and HUGE smiles -- count pending
Route & Timing
Time...............................Location
10:00 ? 11:45.................Meet at BMW Hammer K?ln-West (Cologne)
11:45 ? 12:45.................Cruise to Hotel Kalenborner H?he
12:45 ? 13:00.................Regrouping stop at Hotel Kalenborner H?he
13:00 ? 14:00.................Cruise to Hotel Am Tiergarten
14:00 ? 16:00.................Lunch at Hotel Am Tiergarten
16:00 ? 18:00.................N?rburgring: BF Goodrich race event
18:00 ? open end............?Tourist Drives? on N?rburgring (track open until 19:30)
Sat. evening, open end....Cruise back to K?ln + Dinner + Night Out
Sunday, 27 April..............Brunch in K?ln
Lunch & the N?rburgring
Lunch will be at the Hotel Am Tiergarten?s Restaurant. This is where famous racing drivers celebrated some of their victories, including Ayrton Senna and Niki Lauda!
The restaurant is only 500m from the ?Ring and we have been given permission to leave our cars at the restaurant when we go to the ?Ring to watch the race!
?Antipasti-Misti? mixed starter platters have been ordered in advance and will be ready for our arrival ? so no waiting for food! Main courses can then be ordered from the menu at our leisure.
German Environmental Zone Stickers
** Only needed for those going into Cologne city centre -- not required for our meeting points or route **
These stickers are now mandatory for all vehicles wanting to enter K?ln as well as an increasing number of German cities. They indicate your vehicle's compliance with Euro 2, 3 or 4 emissions norms as appropriate, and should be affixed to the bottom-right corner (passenger side) of your windscreen.
T?V Marsdorf (1.5km from the meet point) will issue these stickers on demand for a processing fee of EUR 5.50. You will need to bring with you the full set of car registration documents (most of us will have a 2-part document: bring both parts), on the basis of which they will issue a sticker of the appropriate colour. They will also issue a certificate supporting the sticker, and you should keep that in the car at all times just in case.
The attendee list:
1) xBMWx (Germany)
2) andy545 (Netherlands)
3) nicke60gre (Greece)
4) hondik (Czech Republic)
5) BMWMB (Belgium)
6) MacSid (Netherlands)
7) IPP (Sweden)
8) Thyrus (Germany)
9) Doc Horror (Netherlands)
10) Kazimierz (Belgium)
11) garehaan (Netherlands)
12) Doc Horror?s mate! (Netherlands)
13) luxembourg (Germany)
14) Midget (Netherlands)
15) Filip535D (Luxembourg)
16) smoppett (UK)
17) raf335i (Netherlands)
18) Sven (Belgium)
19) 530dA (Netherlands)
Attendees staying over in Cologne hotel:
1) MacSid + Mrs. MacSid (Sat.)
2) xBMWx + Mrs. xBMWx (Sat.)
3) Thyrus + Ms. Thyrus (Sat.)
4) Hondik + Mrs. Hondik + Baby (Fri.)
5) smoppett (Sat)
There's still time to sign-up and join us...!!
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E60.NET EUROPEAN MEET -- SATURDAY 26th APRIL
The stats!
19 cars
24 people
8 countries represented
Fuel, burnt rubber and HUGE smiles -- count pending
Route & Timing
Time...............................Location
10:00 ? 11:45.................Meet at BMW Hammer K?ln-West (Cologne)
11:45 ? 12:45.................Cruise to Hotel Kalenborner H?he
12:45 ? 13:00.................Regrouping stop at Hotel Kalenborner H?he
13:00 ? 14:00.................Cruise to Hotel Am Tiergarten
14:00 ? 16:00.................Lunch at Hotel Am Tiergarten
16:00 ? 18:00.................N?rburgring: BF Goodrich race event
18:00 ? open end............?Tourist Drives? on N?rburgring (track open until 19:30)
Sat. evening, open end....Cruise back to K?ln + Dinner + Night Out
Sunday, 27 April..............Brunch in K?ln
Lunch & the N?rburgring
Lunch will be at the Hotel Am Tiergarten?s Restaurant. This is where famous racing drivers celebrated some of their victories, including Ayrton Senna and Niki Lauda!
The restaurant is only 500m from the ?Ring and we have been given permission to leave our cars at the restaurant when we go to the ?Ring to watch the race!
?Antipasti-Misti? mixed starter platters have been ordered in advance and will be ready for our arrival ? so no waiting for food! Main courses can then be ordered from the menu at our leisure.
German Environmental Zone Stickers
** Only needed for those going into Cologne city centre -- not required for our meeting points or route **
These stickers are now mandatory for all vehicles wanting to enter K?ln as well as an increasing number of German cities. They indicate your vehicle's compliance with Euro 2, 3 or 4 emissions norms as appropriate, and should be affixed to the bottom-right corner (passenger side) of your windscreen.
T?V Marsdorf (1.5km from the meet point) will issue these stickers on demand for a processing fee of EUR 5.50. You will need to bring with you the full set of car registration documents (most of us will have a 2-part document: bring both parts), on the basis of which they will issue a sticker of the appropriate colour. They will also issue a certificate supporting the sticker, and you should keep that in the car at all times just in case.
The attendee list:
1) xBMWx (Germany)
2) andy545 (Netherlands)
3) nicke60gre (Greece)
4) hondik (Czech Republic)
5) BMWMB (Belgium)
6) MacSid (Netherlands)
7) IPP (Sweden)
8) Thyrus (Germany)
9) Doc Horror (Netherlands)
10) Kazimierz (Belgium)
11) garehaan (Netherlands)
12) Doc Horror?s mate! (Netherlands)
13) luxembourg (Germany)
14) Midget (Netherlands)
15) Filip535D (Luxembourg)
16) smoppett (UK)
17) raf335i (Netherlands)
18) Sven (Belgium)
19) 530dA (Netherlands)
Attendees staying over in Cologne hotel:
1) MacSid + Mrs. MacSid (Sat.)
2) xBMWx + Mrs. xBMWx (Sat.)
3) Thyrus + Ms. Thyrus (Sat.)
4) Hondik + Mrs. Hondik + Baby (Fri.)
5) smoppett (Sat)
There's still time to sign-up and join us...!!
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04-24-2008, 12:38 PM
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Pete,
"Doc Horrors mate" = Erik is bringing his son. So you can add one more person.
Getting a bit nervous.........
"Doc Horrors mate" = Erik is bringing his son. So you can add one more person.
Getting a bit nervous.........
Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='567200' date='Apr 24 2008, 05:59 PM
CONFIRMED EVENT DETAILS:
E60.NET EUROPEAN MEET -- SATURDAY 26th APRIL
The stats!
19 cars
24 people
8 countries represented
Fuel, burnt rubber and HUGE smiles -- count pending
Route & Timing
Time...............................Location
10:00 ? 11:45.................Meet at BMW Hammer K?ln-West (Cologne)
11:45 ? 12:45.................Cruise to Hotel Kalenborner H?he
12:45 ? 13:00.................Regrouping stop at Hotel Kalenborner H?he
13:00 ? 14:00.................Cruise to Hotel Am Tiergarten
14:00 ? 16:00.................Lunch at Hotel Am Tiergarten
16:00 ? 18:00.................N?rburgring: BF Goodrich race event
18:00 ? open end............?Tourist Drives? on N?rburgring (track open until 19:30)
Sat. evening, open end....Cruise back to K?ln + Dinner + Night Out
Sunday, 27 April..............Brunch in K?ln
Lunch & the N?rburgring
Lunch will be at the Hotel Am Tiergarten?s Restaurant. This is where famous racing drivers celebrated some of their victories, including Ayrton Senna and Niki Lauda!
The restaurant is only 500m from the ?Ring and we have been given permission to leave our cars at the restaurant when we go to the ?Ring to watch the race!
?Antipasti-Misti? mixed starter platters have been ordered in advance and will be ready for our arrival ? so no waiting for food! Main courses can then be ordered from the menu at our leisure.
German Environmental Zone Stickers
** Only needed for those going into Cologne city centre -- not required for our meeting points or route **
These stickers are now mandatory for all vehicles wanting to enter K?ln as well as an increasing number of German cities. They indicate your vehicle's compliance with Euro 2, 3 or 4 emissions norms as appropriate, and should be affixed to the bottom-right corner (passenger side) of your windscreen.
T?V Marsdorf (1.5km from the meet point) will issue these stickers on demand for a processing fee of EUR 5.50. You will need to bring with you the full set of car registration documents (most of us will have a 2-part document: bring both parts), on the basis of which they will issue a sticker of the appropriate colour. They will also issue a certificate supporting the sticker, and you should keep that in the car at all times just in case.
The attendee list:
1) xBMWx (Germany)
2) andy545 (Netherlands)
3) nicke60gre (Greece)
4) hondik (Czech Republic)
5) BMWMB (Belgium)
6) MacSid (Netherlands)
7) IPP (Sweden)
8) Thyrus (Germany)
9) Doc Horror (Netherlands)
10) Kazimierz (Belgium)
11) garehaan (Netherlands)
12) Doc Horror?s mate! (Netherlands)
13) luxembourg (Germany)
14) Midget (Netherlands)
15) Filip535D (Luxembourg)
16) smoppett (UK)
17) raf335i (Netherlands)
18) Sven (Belgium)
19) 530dA (Netherlands)
Attendees staying over in Cologne hotel:
1) MacSid + Mrs. MacSid (Sat.)
2) xBMWx + Mrs. xBMWx (Sat.)
3) Thyrus + Ms. Thyrus (Sat.)
4) Hondik + Mrs. Hondik + Baby (Fri.)
5) smoppett (Sat)
There's still time to sign-up and join us...!!
.
E60.NET EUROPEAN MEET -- SATURDAY 26th APRIL
The stats!
19 cars
24 people
8 countries represented
Fuel, burnt rubber and HUGE smiles -- count pending
Route & Timing
Time...............................Location
10:00 ? 11:45.................Meet at BMW Hammer K?ln-West (Cologne)
11:45 ? 12:45.................Cruise to Hotel Kalenborner H?he
12:45 ? 13:00.................Regrouping stop at Hotel Kalenborner H?he
13:00 ? 14:00.................Cruise to Hotel Am Tiergarten
14:00 ? 16:00.................Lunch at Hotel Am Tiergarten
16:00 ? 18:00.................N?rburgring: BF Goodrich race event
18:00 ? open end............?Tourist Drives? on N?rburgring (track open until 19:30)
Sat. evening, open end....Cruise back to K?ln + Dinner + Night Out
Sunday, 27 April..............Brunch in K?ln
Lunch & the N?rburgring
Lunch will be at the Hotel Am Tiergarten?s Restaurant. This is where famous racing drivers celebrated some of their victories, including Ayrton Senna and Niki Lauda!
The restaurant is only 500m from the ?Ring and we have been given permission to leave our cars at the restaurant when we go to the ?Ring to watch the race!
?Antipasti-Misti? mixed starter platters have been ordered in advance and will be ready for our arrival ? so no waiting for food! Main courses can then be ordered from the menu at our leisure.
German Environmental Zone Stickers
** Only needed for those going into Cologne city centre -- not required for our meeting points or route **
These stickers are now mandatory for all vehicles wanting to enter K?ln as well as an increasing number of German cities. They indicate your vehicle's compliance with Euro 2, 3 or 4 emissions norms as appropriate, and should be affixed to the bottom-right corner (passenger side) of your windscreen.
T?V Marsdorf (1.5km from the meet point) will issue these stickers on demand for a processing fee of EUR 5.50. You will need to bring with you the full set of car registration documents (most of us will have a 2-part document: bring both parts), on the basis of which they will issue a sticker of the appropriate colour. They will also issue a certificate supporting the sticker, and you should keep that in the car at all times just in case.
The attendee list:
1) xBMWx (Germany)
2) andy545 (Netherlands)
3) nicke60gre (Greece)
4) hondik (Czech Republic)
5) BMWMB (Belgium)
6) MacSid (Netherlands)
7) IPP (Sweden)
8) Thyrus (Germany)
9) Doc Horror (Netherlands)
10) Kazimierz (Belgium)
11) garehaan (Netherlands)
12) Doc Horror?s mate! (Netherlands)
13) luxembourg (Germany)
14) Midget (Netherlands)
15) Filip535D (Luxembourg)
16) smoppett (UK)
17) raf335i (Netherlands)
18) Sven (Belgium)
19) 530dA (Netherlands)
Attendees staying over in Cologne hotel:
1) MacSid + Mrs. MacSid (Sat.)
2) xBMWx + Mrs. xBMWx (Sat.)
3) Thyrus + Ms. Thyrus (Sat.)
4) Hondik + Mrs. Hondik + Baby (Fri.)
5) smoppett (Sat)
There's still time to sign-up and join us...!!
.