OFFICIAL ZHP MAFIA MEET - MARCH 5, 2011

[tripod06]

That's right everyone! It's official that we will be having a ZHP Mafia family gathering. Bring yourself and anyone else you want to enjoy a good time talkin about one of our favorite things: CARS! Anyways, the information is here as follows. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to lay them out for us! Thanks for looking and hope to have a great turnout!

Details: This meet will be conducted a little different than normal. First we will be meeting at the early hours for Cars and Coffee. Then we will continue the meet into the mid-day for those that are unable to make the early part of the day. We will meet in the provided map in the area where the red box is at. I feel this is an easy location to reach and will be convenient to the cars and coffee meet too.

Time:
Cars and Coffee Meet Time – 7:00 – 7:30 a.m.
Location:

Cars & Coffee
7905 Gateway Blvd
Irvine, CA 92618

We will park in the parking lot near Taco Bell headquarters. See the ZHPMafia.com logo.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/zhpmmafiameet.png
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Main ZHP Mafia Meet Time: 11:00 a.m.

Location:
Irvine Spectrum
71 Fortune Dr. Irvine, CA 92618

Who:
Mafia Family and more!

What:
Mafia Meet!

When:
March 5, 2011

Why:
Because it is long overdue haha!

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Thanks Everyone!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Albert, I edited your post to add the address to Cars & Coffee.

[tripod06]

thanks Marcus! much appreciated!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

By the way, this meet is still contingent upon Terry being at that meet. If no car, this meet will get postponed. What's more, if Terry cannot make it on March 5, then we will postpone.

[tripod06]

sounds good. we can edit the date.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Exactly, Albert. That's what we'll do. I'm going to bump Terry's welcome thread and find out if there is any new information.

[mimalmo]

Can someone capture some video footage of Terry driving the car and revving through a couple gears? I'd love to hear that car.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

If someone brings a video camera, I am sure we'll get that footage for you, Eli.

Note to anyone: if you have a video camera, bring it!

[tripod06]

all i have is my iPhone video camera. its actually not that bad. but if someone else does bring an actual camera, that would be great!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

So this meet is officially ON. And it's March 5.

[tripod06]

should this be linked and posted on the other Bimmer Forums? maybe we can get a good turnout and meet other enthusiasts?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

should this be linked and posted on the other Bimmer Forums? maybe we can get a good turnout and meet other enthusiasts?

I would not promote it. It's just a small get together among the mafia.

[tripod06]

okay. thought i would check

[Marcus-SanDiego]

okay. thought i would check

Bigger meets will follow.

[RITmusic2k]

Excellent. In case I forget to do so as we get closer to the event date, I can be texted at VIVA-0-RIKER (848.207.4537) in in the event that any of you get there and don't know who you're looking for. I also don't know who I'm looking for :-p

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Excellent. In case I forget to do so as we get closer to the event date, I can be texted at VIVA-0-RIKER (848.207.4537) in in the event that any of you get there and don't know who you're looking for. I also don't know who I'm looking for :-p

We will figure out a place to meet at c&c.

And I believe the first map shows the parking lot area where we will meet at spectrum.

[RITmusic2k]

Yep, I was just thinking in regard to the C & C - I've never been to one before so I just wanted to have my bases covered.

Good stuff, guys; looking forward to the meet!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yep, I was just thinking in regard to the C & C - I've never been to one before so I just wanted to have my bases covered.

Good stuff, guys; looking forward to the meet!

I will definitely figure out the c&c situation by Monday. Stay tuned.

[tripod06]

I'll save everyones number that will want to call and make sure we are all meeting up in the right area. Just PM me and I'll shoot you my number!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Those attending March 5 meet, mention which spots you'll be at.

1. Marcus-San Diego -- C&C and Spectrum
2.
3.

[ZSP-Mafia]

1. Marcus-San Diego -- C&C and Spectrum
2. ZSP-Mafia -- C&C and Spectrum
3.

I guess I'll meet you at C&C. I need to be back in SD around 2:30.

[tripod06]

1. Marcus-San Diego -- C&C and Spectrum
2. ZSP-Mafia -- C&C and Spectrum
3. tripod06 -- C&C and Spectrum
4.

[RITmusic2k]

1. Marcus-San Diego -- C&C and Spectrum
2. ZSP-Mafia -- C&C and Spectrum
3. tripod06 -- C&C and Spectrum
4. RITmusic2k -- C&C and Spectrum
5.

[Terry]

RITmusic2k
1. Marcus-San Diego -- C&C and Spectrum
2. ZSP-Mafia -- C&C and Spectrum
3. tripod06 -- C&C and Spectrum
4. RITmusic2k -- C&C and Spectrum
5. Terry -- C&C and Spectrum
6.

[johnrando]

1. Marcus-San Diego -- C&C and Spectrum
2. ZSP-Mafia -- C&C and Spectrum
3. tripod06 -- C&C and Spectrum
4. RITmusic2k -- C&C and Spectrum
5. Terry -- C&C and Spectrum
6. John -- Spectrum only


(C&C a little early :-). )

[Marcus-SanDiego]

But it will be nice to see you at Spectrum, John.

[johnrando]

Thanks. Looking forward to it. Gonna bring the wife and kids down so they can see a couple of cars and then shop while we all hang out. The time difference between C&C and the Spectrum would be a little much for the kids with nothing to do.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Agree about gap.

[C Withers Media]

Opening day of the San Diego Confections for a Cause show...Will not be able to attend.. Have a great time guys.

[tripod06]

i can understand the gap difference John, but whats most important is that you'll be showing up. its coming around guys! i dont know about you, but i'm getting excited!

[ZSP-Mafia]

Did you get my PM Marcus?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Jim, I did. See PM back to you.

[mgianzero]

Hey guys.

Just bought a 2006 330 Ci ZHP 3 weeks ago and I came upon this sight. Love it!

I just went for the first time to "Cars and Coffee" last month with another car nut as myself as we also own Porsches. Saw a few BMW's there too. We plan on going this Saturday and look for the crowd of BMW owners!

Sincerely,

Marc Gianzero

[danewilson77]

Hey guys.

Just bought a 2006 330 Ci ZHP 3 weeks ago and I came upon this sight. Love it!

I just went for the first time to "Cars and Coffee" last month with another car nut as myself as we also own Porsches. Saw a few BMW's there too. We plan on going this Saturday and look for the crowd of BMW owners!

Sincerely,

Marc Gianzero

Welcome to the site my friend. Make sure you post up in the new member section also!!!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Hey guys.

Just bought a 2006 330 Ci ZHP 3 weeks ago and I came upon this sight. Love it!

I just went for the first time to "Cars and Coffee" last month with another car nut as myself as we also own Porsches. Saw a few BMW's there too. We plan on going this Saturday and look for the crowd of BMW owners!

Sincerely,

Marc Gianzero

Marc, be sure to put your name on the list. We will be there. Looking forward to meeting all of the ZHP owners from this forum who reside in SoCal.

[tripod06]

Welcome Marc and hope to see you along with the rest of the mafia on saturday!

[Terry]

Marc, welcome. I've only been a member for a few weeks and I am really enjoying the knowledge base and camaraderie found here. I've never been to Cars and Coffee (despite me living 7 miles away), but what I'm really looking forward to is the ZHP rendezvous following at the Spectrum :)

Marcus, should I tell Ralph about it? He has the red Rogue E46 wagon. No ZHP but the front bumper is ZHP ;)

-Terry

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Terry, please do tell Ralph about it. We'd love to meet him and we'd enjoy seeing that car.

[tripod06]

i saw Terry's car yesterday. sexy.

[Terry]

Tripod,

She's nearly as sexy as your Mystic beauty. Almost called you RIGHT after you left because on the other side of the wall (in employee parking) I saw a dark silver metallic ZHP sedan...Clean car. Then of course today at AAA there was an Imola Red sedan that I parked next to. Hehe.

Terry

[tripod06]

damn, knowing me, i would have turned around came back, walked into reception and asked the pretty girl whos car that was and what time she was off work ;) haha but the first one i really would have done. i've done that at Crevier before. found out the owner's son of Crevier has a 330ci ZHP.

[danewilson77]

Note to self: Lock up the wifey and 20 year old daughter when T06 is around.

[tripod06]

Note to self: Lock up the wifey and 20 year old daughter when T06 is around.

lol. love it

[Marcus-SanDiego]

See first post. I have updated it to reflect where we will park and meet at Cars and Coffee.

[tripod06]

thanks Marcus.

just looked up a recent video of C&C on my birthday. i didn't go to it but damn i guess its still a big thing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfpkUUI4O84

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Scratch that. I was not there on January 22.

[Terry]

Wow, that's a lot of people and a lot of different sorts of cars. So judging from the map it appears we'll be meeting as we can to the corner of Alton & Gateway? It appears there's a parking structure there. Do we meet just outside of the parking structure? or on the top? I'm not even sure if that's open to the public. I can always do a bit of a reconnoiter beforehand if it helps.

Terry

[Marcus-SanDiego]

That parking structure is open to the public. I have parked there several times.

We can park on the top of the structure -- assuming it's open up there.

And, yep, it's right near that intersection of Alton and Gateway.

[Terry]

Has the Godfather decided which steed he shall ride in on?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm probably bringing both of my cars up, Terry. My wife wants to join me that day but she doesn't want to be part of the C&C stuff and the spectrum stuff. She'll likely join us at Spectrum.

My guess is that she's driving the 335. I'm driving the ZHP.

[tripod06]

exciting. its sooo close! lol

i asked a friend if he wanted to join with his 3 67 classic camaros. no answer on that. i told him to meet us at C&C. he is always looking for free events.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yep. Bring him along.

Terry, any word on Ralph?

[Terry]

Waiting for him to get back to me. Hoping so.

Terry

[kaboom]

I am planning on making it to Cars 'n Coffee with my friend in his E36m, I have to work after, but I'm hoping to see you guys there. You can't make fun of me for my not yet perfect ZHP!

Ian

[tripod06]

we wont man. we are family. wait in my family, we make lots of fun of one another. haha jk we will all be cool! well i speak for myself. dont know about Marcus... haha jk! JK!

[danewilson77]

we wont man. we are family. wait in my family, we make lots of fun of one another. haha jk we will all be cool! well i speak for myself. dont know about Marcus... haha jk! JK!

Killin me....:rofl

Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk

[Idiot]

Hey guys... Looks like fun. I'm kaboom's friend with the e36. Looking forward to meeting all of you.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Cool. We look forward to seeing you and Ian there.

[Terry]

So just to clarify. For the C&C portion we are meeting on top of that parking structure at the corner of Alton & Gateway. Then after C&C we're heading to the Spectrum and meeting in the parking lot that parallels the 5 freeway?

I was thinking it might be beneficial to meet on the top of the parking structure there at the Spectrum instead of in the parking lot? I am sure nobody will be parked up there. Just throwing the idea out there...Last thing we want is anybody contaminating our 100% zhp photos ;-)

Marcus, it seems Ralph can't make it due to family obligations. He'll let me know if he can meet us around 11 though..

-Terry

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Terry, we can always meet in the Spectrum parking lot and then relocate to the place you're talking about.

My guess is that there will be a two-hour break between C&C and Spectrum. Maybe we can go and grab something to eat. Whatever. We can figure it out at C&C.

[johnrando]

Since I won't be at C&C, it would be nice to know where to find you at the Mafia Meet. Perhaps someone's cell who can be a coordinator? Email me: johnrando@verizon.net

[Terry]

Emailed you my cell.

[tripod06]

i thought about the top of the structure too. i agree with Marcus. good initiative Terry!

[johnrando]

Got emails with cell #s. Thanks, and see you tomorrow! John

[tripod06]

Car Wash Time Tonight! haha

[ZSP-Mafia]

Car Wash Time Tonight! haha

Same here, getting detailed actually. :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Same here, getting detailed actually. :)

Both of my cars are being done right now. At euroautospot.

[johnrando]

I'm gonna have to roll in a little dusty, washed/waxed last weekend, not able to do anything since.

[ZSP-Mafia]

Photographer backed out :(

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Oh, well, Jim. If someone has a camera, bring it. I am bringing the Droid. Haha.

[ZSP-Mafia]

Mike is appalled at the state of my car. :)

http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t355/jamesfogarty05/1ad1aff7.jpg

http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t355/jamesfogarty05/f7c9583f.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

My goodness, Jim. Did he correct it today? Or you there now?

[ZSP-Mafia]

I'm still there. I think the only way those swirls are coming out is with a paint correction which is outside of my budget for now.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Tell Mikey I said hello.

He'll do what he can within your budget. He's very fair, too. Tell him I said to take care of you!

[ZSP-Mafia]

He says Hi. I think he's enjoying the challenge a bit. :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Sounds like Mike. If I had known you guys were over there, I would have stopped by.

See ya in the morning, Jim.

[kaboom]

Dang, I just got home from a soccer game so both the car and I am dirty, so keep those cameras away! But I'll see you guys bright and early tomorrow.

Ian

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Leaving here in about 35 minutes.

[RITmusic2k]

On my way...

[ZSP-Mafia]

I'm on the roof.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Here now.

[mgianzero]

Sorry guys. I've been looking for ZHP. Mafia for over an hour and no luck. Where exactly are you? A restaurant at Irvine Spectrum? Please call or I'll just give up and head home.

Marc Gianzero
phone number stripped for privacy purposes (Marc, I got the phone number).

[danewilson77]

I just texted Marcus your phone number.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Marc, sorry about that, pal. We were on top of the parking structure at Spectrum. Never left it. I think many of us left our phones in the car.

I never checked the site while I was on the parking structure.

[RITmusic2k]

Hey guys - here's an interesting tidbit pertinent to some of the conversation of the day:

I'm hanging out with my buddy who bought the e36 M3; his steering wheel is cockeyed too. This is a damn conspiracy.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Hey guys - here's an interesting tidbit pertinent to some of the conversation of the day:

I'm hanging out with my buddy who bought the e36 M3; his steering wheel is cockeyed too. This is a damn conspiracy.

I will check the 335 next time i am in it.

[mgianzero]

Marc, sorry about that, pal. We were on top of the parking structure at Spectrum. Never left it. I think many of us left our phones in the car.

I never checked the site while I was on the parking structure.

Actually Marcus, I was on top of a parking structure. There are several parking garages at Irvine Spectrum. I was on the one just off of the Fortune Drive. When I went to look again at your picture with the red square, it was not very clear and didn't show some of the cross streets on it. Kinda of a bummer. I was looking forward to it.

Marc G.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Marc, ahh. Just bad luck. Would have loved to meet you. We won't let that happen again.


Sent from the remote office

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Also wanted to thank albert for taking the lead in organizing this meet. Really good job, sir. Nice work.

[Terry]

Marc, you might've been on top of the one on the '405 side' of the Spectrum. That is unfortunate. I feel bad. I should have posted my cell up on the forum. Well, if you're local and want to meet up I live only a few miles away.

Cheers,

Terry Best
949.690.5191c

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Also, everyone that met yesterday lives pretty close to that area. We can definitely get together again.

[tripod06]

This could have been avoided easily if we would have been refreshing the forum site like we all normally do when we are out and about. Got caught up with all the talk and pictures.

I'd like to take a moment though to recognize everyone that made yesterday possible and a special thank you to ZHPMafia.com for making the morning as successful as it was. Too bad we just didn't check the site after breakfast. Gorgeous cars everyone and we will all do this again soon.

We should keep in good contact and thank you Marcus, it was no problem getting everything together. If anything, the BBQ idea from Kevin sounds really good! We should definitely look into that!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yeah. That BBQ should work.

[johnrando]

It was definitely great to meet the local mafia members and check out the cars. Thanks to those who arranged it!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

John, it was great meeting you.

[tripod06]

John, i had a great time meeting you! i am convinced about the DICE connect kit and will look into the BSW system too for the both of us! haha

[johnrando]

John, i had a great time meeting you! i am convinced about the DICE connect kit and will look into the BSW system too for the both of us! haha

Awesome. Great meeting you too! I figured out why the text from the DICE wasn't displaying... it's because I had my (seldom used) NAV on. You basically can't have the NAV on at the same time as the DICE. Sorry it took me a bit to realize that because I would have liked to show you that feature. But as we discussed, I really just used my IPOD for controls and text anyway. For me, the on-NAV screen display is really for just seeing a song title without having to look down at your IPOD. John

[tripod06]

Awesome. Great meeting you too! I figured out why the text from the DICE wasn't displaying... it's because I had my (seldom used) NAV on. You basically can't have the NAV on at the same time as the DICE. Sorry it took me a bit to realize that because I would have liked to show you that feature. But as we discussed, I really just used my IPOD for controls and text anyway. For me, the on-NAV screen display is really for just seeing a song title without having to look down at your IPOD. John

thats all good John. i believe you. but i dont have NAV in my car so i dont see that being a problem. send me those pics also when you get the chance please!

[johnrando]

thats all good John. i believe you. but i dont have NAV in my car so i dont see that being a problem. send me those pics also when you get the chance please!

PM me with your email ID and I'll send them directly from mine. I posted what I would consider the best, but they were sized down, and there are more. I'll send you the whole set (about 5MB each) if you want.

EDIT: Forgot that I do have your email, files sent. John

[ZSP-Mafia]

For Marcus.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvJbcpkyipM


http://i515.photobucket.com/albums/t355/jamesfogarty05/64d861a5.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Great lap time. I really enjoyed seeing that car in person on Saturday.

[ZSP-Mafia]

Yah, I was pretty giddy when I saw it. :) I'd never seen one here in the U.S.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Now that I've seen that video, I'm glad we caught it. I've never seen one before.

[ZSP-Mafia]

Heres the other video I was talking about... If this doesn't make you smile, you have no soul :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaWoo82zNUA

[tripod06]

i love Top Gear BBC edition. ahhhh so amazing.

[johnrando]

Amazing. Of course, I want one. ZHP Mafia group buy? :-) John

[jjcools]

I heard on carcast that Leno has an Atom that he is prepping to be quicker than the Bugatti 0-120. Sorry for the highjack. Wish I was in SoCal for the meet up.

And I saw one of those things at the mall here in Roseville, funny looking little car.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Heres the other video I was talking about... If this doesn't make you smile, you have no soul :)

Jim, great video. Is that the car we saw on Saturday?

[ZSP-Mafia]

Jim, great video. Is that the car we saw on Saturday?

It is indeed. One more of my "top 10"

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Great car.