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07-11-2008, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by TX-T.Silver' post='621523' date='Jul 11 2008, 03:02 PM
Yes I will look into that Hill County Drive group. I never got to go on one of their drives for various reasons. They sort of closed sessioned them b/c too many people were showing up and some were thinking it was a drive as fast as you can outing. It became an invite only thing.
My contact at BMW Austin knows more. I'll see what he can tell me. He might be able to get a local celeb to come out in his M5 (depends on FB situation)
As far as restaurants, Hula Hut is a good place. Usually crowded depending on time of day. Large groups usually mean long wait. The County Line (BBQ, good) Another place Z Tejas (one on 6th and other in Arboretum), Rudy's (Quick in and out, great BBQ), Chuy's (most everyone knows this place), I'll rack my brain some more.
My contact at BMW Austin knows more. I'll see what he can tell me. He might be able to get a local celeb to come out in his M5 (depends on FB situation)
As far as restaurants, Hula Hut is a good place. Usually crowded depending on time of day. Large groups usually mean long wait. The County Line (BBQ, good) Another place Z Tejas (one on 6th and other in Arboretum), Rudy's (Quick in and out, great BBQ), Chuy's (most everyone knows this place), I'll rack my brain some more.
07-11-2008, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='621532' date='Jul 11 2008, 03:15 PM
Good work Steve, and the drive that sounds awsome!
Anyone taking their significant others, wifes etc?
07-11-2008, 03:11 PM
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='621554' date='Jul 11 2008, 03:57 PM
Anyone taking their significant others, wifes etc?Frank, so far I have Anand's (anand_rahim), yours (mrfva), Jeff's (jdcinc21), Steve's (TX-T.Silver), Rock's (BMWRock) phone numbers for cummunication to meet. Hopefully other members that plan to attend will chime in and follow up. Any members that would like to attend, PLEASE pm me with your Name and phone # to insure that we do not leave any one out or behind.
-Since all of the more enjoyable eateries in Austin will probably have long waits for larger group dining; we will most likely
be making reservations. Thanks!
07-11-2008, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='621554' date='Jul 11 2008, 03:57 PM
Anyone taking their significant others, wifes etc?I will plan on it, if babysitter/nanny available.
07-11-2008, 06:33 PM
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I shot an email to the folks at Hillcountrydrives.com to ask for a suggestion of a cool drive from their past experience. Will let you know more as details unfold.
07-12-2008, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by TX-T.Silver' post='621764' date='Jul 11 2008, 09:33 PM
I shot an email to the folks at Hillcountrydrives.com to ask for a suggestion of a cool drive from their past experience. Will let you know more as details unfold.
Excellent work. Hopefully they can organize something for us e60 owners. After all, we're not driving rice rockets around.
07-12-2008, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='621648' date='Jul 11 2008, 06:11 PM
My Lady friend is not attending.
Frank, so far I have Anand's (anand_rahim), yours (mrfva), Jeff's (jdcinc21), Steve's (TX-T.Silver), Rock's (BMWRock) phone numbers for cummunication to meet. Hopefully other members that plan to attend will chime in and follow up. Any members that would like to attend, PLEASE pm me with your Name and phone # to insure that we do not leave any one out or behind.
-Since all of the more enjoyable eateries in Austin will probably have long waits for larger group dining; we will most likely
be making reservations. Thanks!
Frank, so far I have Anand's (anand_rahim), yours (mrfva), Jeff's (jdcinc21), Steve's (TX-T.Silver), Rock's (BMWRock) phone numbers for cummunication to meet. Hopefully other members that plan to attend will chime in and follow up. Any members that would like to attend, PLEASE pm me with your Name and phone # to insure that we do not leave any one out or behind.
-Since all of the more enjoyable eateries in Austin will probably have long waits for larger group dining; we will most likely
be making reservations. Thanks!
I will probably be bringing a lady friend with me to Austin, but she may not attend the actual drive and dine. If any of you are bringing your significant others along for the whole day, let me know so I don't look like a dick!
07-12-2008, 04:05 PM
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
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Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
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V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
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SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
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Originally Posted by anand_rahim' post='622102' date='Jul 12 2008, 11:29 AM
I will probably be bringing a lady friend with me to Austin, but she may not attend the actual drive and dine. If any of you are bringing your significant others along for the whole day, let me know so I don't look like a dick!
, Anand, If you decide to bring her Im sure it would be fine, but does she mind being there with a group of dudes taking interest in each others rides? 
IMO the more the better.
07-12-2008, 04:08 PM
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Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
An update of whose contacts I have.
Anand's (anand_rahim), Frank's (mrfva), Jeff's (jdcinc21), Steve's (TX-T.Silver), Rock's (BMWRock), Vishall's (houbmw)
Thanks for chime'n in houbmw!
Yonkers told me he is for sure as well, but I have not received his contact yet.
Anand's (anand_rahim), Frank's (mrfva), Jeff's (jdcinc21), Steve's (TX-T.Silver), Rock's (BMWRock), Vishall's (houbmw)
Thanks for chime'n in houbmw!
Yonkers told me he is for sure as well, but I have not received his contact yet.