These young folks know how to use New Media...

http://vimeo.com/9284373

Frank

Thinking ahead

http://snipurl.com/uhj1m [www_bimmerpost_com] 

Nice!

http://snipurl.com/ugwtz [www_bimmerpost_com] 

Frank

2010 YVR Belcarra Park Meet by British Columbia members

 

 

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2010 YVR Belcarra Park Meet by British Columbia members

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Despite the damp weather, our British Columbia members managed to meet over the weekend at Belcarra Park in modest numbers. Check out their meet photos inside.

 

 

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2010 Calendar

We had a good turnout for the Meet & Greet on January 30th, thanks to all who attended for your input.  It's time to Lock and Load - the dates are set for this year's events.  Please plan on joining us for some great rides, great companionship and great outings.  If you click on the links provided you will get a Google map, which you can print and bring with you to the ride. 

 

Important!  We would appreciate a "yes" or even "maybe" if you plan to attend the February or March events.  Here is the final schedule for 2010:

 

Sunday February 28 - Tour of beautiful, exciting, varied, north Santa Barbara County.  This ride features narrow, winding roads and spectacular scenery.  Meeting time is 10:00 A.M. at Panera Bread, 540 East Betteravia Road in Santa Maria.  Meeting Map

 

The route will consist of Bull Canyon Road to Highway 166, Tepusquet Road, and then Foxen Canyon Road to our brunch destination, The Vineyard House in Santa Ynez.  Other options after we dine are wine tasting and several museums in the area.  Here is a link where you can check out the brunch menu:  The Vineyard House    

 

Saturday March 20 - Detailing Seminar at West Coast Detailing, 4090 Broad Street Ste. B, in San Luis Obispo at 10:00 A.M.  It's about ¼ mile south of Tank Farm, where you turn east onto El Capitan, and they are the first driveway on the left.  This will be very informative for those who participate in shows or concours, and a great opportunity to ask questions.  If anyone is interested in having their car detailed or waxed, please contact me and we can arrange for it to be part of the demonstration.  Here's a map: West Coast Detailing Map

 

      

Sunday April 18 - M-Power Flower Tour (north SLO county), lunch at McPhee's.  What can we say?  Lush hillsides covered with nature's beauty, great roads, great company and lunch at an amazing restaurant.  We will conduct our tour at a more modest pace than usual, since we'll be sharing the road with cyclists and tourists.  Don't miss this!  McPhee's map

 

Saturday June 12 - Route 33 to Ojai.  This ride promises to be exciting!  Great new scenery, a challenging road and beautiful hills.  166-33-Ojai Map

 

*Sunday July 25 - North Coast Tour to Ragged Point (subject to change).  If you haven't been up national treasure Highway One north of SLO you can't miss this great trip.  We have some surprises planned, possibly shopping and lots of picture taking.  North Coast Ride Map

 

 

Saturday September 18 - Jalama Beach Burger Run. If you weren't with us in 2009 you missed not only a thrilling ride with wonderful views, but also one of the world's best hamburgers. Imagine chomping down on that bacon burger while looking out at the beautiful Pacific Ocean and Jalama Beach.  Mmmmm good!  Jalama Map

 

Sunday October 24 - Avila Beach Concours tour + tailgate lunch. This is a car lover's ride for sure, dude (and dudettes).  We'll enjoy a short sprint to a fantastic spot overlooking the coast high above Cambria where we'll have a picnic lunch.  Then we head for Avila to check out the amazing machines displayed on the golf course.  Avila Beach Map

 

 

Saturday December 4 - Parkfield Tour, starting at The Country Diner in San Miguel where they serve brunch outside on Saturdays.  If you say "what's shakin'" in Parkfield you won't be wrong, seismically speaking.  Pastoral pastures and the USGS earthquake prediction experiment are highlights of this ride.  You won't want to miss the Parkfield Cafe and Inn tour.  We then ride past the James Dean memorial.

 

 

 

*Changed from Hearst Castle

 

 

In addition to our BMWCCA slate we'll pass along information on other area events we support, among them several car shows that benefit local charities.

 

Dennis & Frank

 

 

  

Old cars

This is amazing! If you will take a couple of minutes to watch this slide show, you will soon realize that none of the cars or scenes in which they appear are real. Everything was made my master model-maker and photographer Michael Paul Smith...

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/sets/72157604247242338/show/with/2346008881/

Breaking news/photos: First BMW 335is photos revealed and M3 Competition model confirmed

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Dear Bimmerpost member,

We bring you two bits of exciting news/photos via our all new Bimmerpost Homepage!

BMW 335is Photos
If you haven't already seen on our site, the first photos of the upcoming BMW 335is coupe (E92) and convertible (E93) have been posted on E90post! The reaction to its design has been overwhelmingly positive, so take a look for yourself -- http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=342598

BMW M3 Competition Model
The second bit of news should bring a smile to fans of the M3. It has been confirmed that there will be ZCP package (aka Competition Package) for the 2011 M3! The ZCP Package has just popped up in BMW's order bank and will be available for order on the M3's 2011 model year -- http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=342742

Stay tuned to E90post and M3post as the official BMW 335is announcement and photos, as well as more details of the M3 Competition Model, will come shortly.

Funny mistake made by CHP rookie Officer

 

 

 

Coming Events

Hello again, just a reminder that our annual Meet & Greet is on Saturday, January 30 at 10:00 A.M.  The location is not finalized as the place I planned on, Mongo's, opens early only on Sunday.  On that score, how many of you are planning to attend?  If it's not too large a group we can use the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Pismo Beach again, but we were bursting at the seams last year.  Suggestions welcome for other coffee shops that have a free meeting room, or large enough area we can commandeer.  I have a few in mind that I'll check out.

 

Our first drive will be on Sunday, February 28, in south county, and will consist of Tepusquet Road and Foxen Canyon Roads to the River Grill in Solvang for brunch.  We may do Bull Canyon on the way up to 166.  I'll send final details out to you the first week in February, and the information on the GGC website will be updated. 

 

We hope to have a detailing seminar in March if we find someone who'll accommodate us, but several have left the business recently.  I have dates and events for the rest of the year, and would like your input before we finalize things.  Highlights are a trip down Rte. 33 to Ojai in June, and adding a tailgate lunch to our annual cruise to the Avila Concours in October.

 

 

  

I'm still not crazy about the styling

http://snipurl.com/tzi9c [www_bimmerfile_com] 

Frank

So...

What's your favorite music for, ahem, "spirited driving?" I've used classical and bossa nova to keep calm, but recently acquired a Chambers Brothers CD with the long version of "Time Has Come Today," great stuff. (Don't got no stinkin' I-Pod......Snow Peas come in Pods - I eat them). Caution is advised, however, as certain music seems to encourage aggression. I was playing it today while negotiating the doddling shoppers in A. G. and could hardly restrain myself from shouting "Hey Buddy, if you can't drive it, park it!" Actually I did, but with the windows rolled up since BMW drivers get enough bad press as it is.

The Phantom

My New Ride

Purchased 12/12/2009 from BMW Santa Maria and Joe Alvarez.

Premium, Nav, Sirius sat radio, steptronic, Logic 7 sound...mmmmmm

Frank

Wanna go for a drive?

http://snipurl.com/te5e8 [www_youtube_com] 

Frank

Pozo Ride 21 November 2009

Once again a great design by fearless leader Dennis Harrold! About ten cars, 13 people, a beautiful day and great cars to drive. From highway 101 & 58 to Santa Margarita, Pozo, Shandon and Creston. Lunch at the famous Loading Chute.

Pozo Ride 21 November 2009

Re: YouTube Mobile

Try this:

 http://snipurl.com/swu2r [www_youtube_com]  

YouTube Mobile

If I worked for Garmin, Tom Tom, et al, I'd be very worried...


http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DtGXK4jKN_jY%26feature%3Dplayer_embedded&feature=player_embedded&v=tGXK4jKN_jY

Ooops

Taken by buddy Kerry Shearer in the Bay Area....top was not flying off, it was just sticking up.

Frank

Outsources

http://snipurl.com/saipm [www_bimmerfile_com] 

Frank

Electronics

http://snipurl.com/saioc [www_bimmerfile_com] 

Frank