ZHPMafia.com Bimmerfest Meet Spot

[Marcus-SanDiego]

So we will just meet up in the caravans. We will see each other as the various caravans merge together. We can bunch up and roll into the Rose Bowl together.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

xxx

[billschusteriv]

Looks like fun. Excited to see pictures.

[tripod06]

Marcus, i am thinking that may be a good spot. are you planning on coming up the 5 north? if so i know where a few of us can meet, like i know Kevin is by me and we will want to Caravan it up there with some others. i also have some friends from MFest that will want to roll up together too from Oceanside and Garden Grove. if you come up the 5 north, i know an In-N-Out that we can quickly meet up at.

[tripod06]

i think the most important thing other than location, is TIME. what time are we getting to where we need to be?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

i think the most important thing other than location, is TIME. what time are we getting to where we need to be?

Bimmerfest is 9am to 3pm. If we are at my spot at 8:30, then we should be good.

I will let you know my route later this afternoon.


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[tripod06]

judging from all the Bimmerfest videos i have seen on YouTube and the amount of traffic that it will generate i think we are probably wanting to be at the meeting spot around 8:00 a.m.

just a potential suggestion. plus that would give wiggle room for those that aren't on time :)

[danewilson77]

xxxx

[tripod06]

addy for you? i'll get you directions.

here is the simple break down

1. get in car.
2. turn car on
3. drive west to CA
4. call marcus when you hit CA State line lol

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Albert, doesn't matter to me on the time. It's a long day regardless. Getting there 30 minutes earlier isn't a problem.

[tripod06]

okay. i just want to make sure we can group up and all. traffic will be intense most likely.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I was there last year. Bumper to bumper through Pasadena residential neighborhoods. Within half a mile of the venue, traffic is bad.

[bullfrogs_M3]

I'll be over at the ESS tent with the azbmw guys. Just look for the only purple E46 M3 at the fest.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

J, will find you and introduce myself.

[tripod06]

Marcus are you going to be traveling up the 5 North to the 110 to Pasadena?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yeah. That's the way I'm going. 5 N to 110.

[tripod06]

who is all traveling with your caravan?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

All of San Diego. :biggrin

I am cruising up with the San Diego caravan. Not sure if they're hooking up with the LA crew. If they are, then perhaps that's a good place for us to meet (LA meeting spot). I'll check.

[tripod06]

okay. so i am guessing you will break off and meet at the designated meeting place or is the SD caravan going there too?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I would break off. SD crew going straight to the venue.

[tripod06]

okay cool. just wondering. we need to get Kevin in this thread so we can figure out what he wants to do for BimmerFest and John too.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Agree.

[johnrando]

Been away for a few days, back now. I'm in for meeting where ever, whenever. I like the 8 AM idea at the Starbucks... would like to join up with the SD or OC caravan if possible along the way. John

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm going to dig around and see where the caravan is meeting up with different groups. It might make sense for us to meet up in OC if there is an OC caravan.

[tripod06]

there is always an OC Caravan at the Ikea off the 405 BUT i know for MFest they met at the Best Buy in Tustin off the 5. need to confirm the correct meeting spot.

[tripod06]

There is a caravan in Cerritos. thats close for Kevin and myself and on the way for SD drivers and probably better for John

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yeah. I dropped a note for Gabe in the caravan thread.

[tripod06]

so i was just over BFest.com and there are many talks about potential places but nothing locked in like Cerritos. i think maybe Cerritos will be a best bet.

[tripod06]

anyone in the OC/LA border area down for Cerritos meet?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

There isn't a lot of interest from the mafia guys. At most, I see me, you, John, and Kevin meeting up. Therefore, I say that we just meet at the venue or along the way on the caravan routes. I will be meeting the San Diego guys as they head up toward northern San Diego.

[tripod06]

okay. suppose you are right Marcus. i may just roll in with the MFest guys but was wanting to check with the family first! haha

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I will see you guys there.

[johnrando]

Marcus, there is a small South Bay contingent that is going to meet up with the Cerritos group. I'm still not clear, is your San Diego caravan meeting up with Cerritos? If so, I'll meet you there and we can go up together. Albert, if SD is meeting with Cerritos, how about you join us there? John

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yes. Sounds like the San Diego group is hooking up with the Cerritos group.

[tripod06]

okay i'm all in for that! as long as i get to roll with my homies! what times are all these things meeting/happening?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

That I could not tell you. Apparently the Cerritos crew will be in touch with the SD crew as SD rolls toward them. There is a cerritos caravan on bimmerfest.com, I believe.

[tripod06]

looking at the information now, i am reading that the Cerritos crew will be departing promptly at 7:00 a.m.

[johnrando]

I still need to sort out child care as the wife will be unavailable, so I'll likely see you in Cerritos, but I will confirm. I'm also going to buy a radio as I hear they will be tuned into channel 5. I'll bring an extra if someone wants as I think you have to buy them in two's, so let me know if you want to borrow the extra. John

[Jorge86]

Hey I'm also going. Hey Marcus where r u going to meet the San Diego crew. I would like to roll with you guys.

[TimeFor]

I know. I live on Mountain St. in front of the Rose Bowl. It was kind of funny seeing a line of BMW's in front of my house. This year I think I'll walk over.

[C Withers Media]

Change of plans for me. Will not be in attendance this year.

[danewilson77]

Change of plans for me. Will not be in attendance this year.

What happened? Why not? Another engagement pop up?

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Casey has an engagement that he cannot get out of. Our loss.

[danewilson77]

Dayum.

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[tripod06]

Jorge you should roll with them! check BF.com and other sites to see where the SD caravans are meeting.

John, sounds like a plan. are you going to meet me in Cerritos?

[johnrando]

Yes, confirmed my sitter. So, I'll caravan over with the South Bay group to Cerritos, and roll out with you from there. I think we're all meeting up with the SD caravan. Marcus, are we still going to the separate mafia meeting spot or just rolling into the Rose Bowl together and going from there? John

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yes, confirmed my sitter. So, I'll caravan over with the South Bay group to Cerritos, and roll out with you from there. I think we're all meeting up with the SD caravan. Marcus, are we still going to the separate mafia meeting spot or just rolling into the Rose Bowl together and going from there? John

No separate spot. Just meet and roll into the Rose Bowl together. We'll see each other in the caravan and link up there.

[tripod06]

okay so knowing me, i will probably be the first one out of us there. should i move away a little to have you guys next to me or how are we gonna group up? ZHP Mafia FTW!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'll just cruise around looking for you guys. Whatever you want to do to stick out more works for me.

[tripod06]

okay well i hopefully can stick out a little for you guys! ITS ALMOST HERE!!!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Haha. I know you'll be fine, Albert.

[tripod06]

if this is anything like MFest, i'll go crazy! haha

[C Withers Media]

if this is anything like MFest, i'll go crazy! haha

Bimmerfest is a great event on its own merit, but it is completely different than and nothing like Mfest.

[mgianzero]

Hey guys. Marc here from OC north Tustin area. Debating about going to Bimmerfest.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Marc, debate no more. See ya there!

We missed you last time at our meet (at Spectrum), so let's make this one happen.

[johnrando]

Can't help you as this will be my first. Let us know if you go so we can find you at one of the caravans. John

[mgianzero]

Sorry about half a note but I'm typing on iPhone.

I joined zhpmafia in Feb after I bought my zhp. If I can get away (or bring the kids) I'm thinking about going. Where and when is OC caravan meeting? I'm real close to BestBuy off I-5 someone mentioned? Any OC guys meeting there?

Marc

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Here is the OC information: http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=13094539&postcount=1

Hacauce, a ZHP Mafia member, will be in that caravan. I believe that all caravans will try to converge on the 5 this year. Should be VERY interesting.

[tripod06]

well it will take a ton of planning to meet all at once on the 5 from all the other freeways that will be coming.

i know that the new hot spot for BMW meets is that Best Buy parking lot off the 5 and Jamboree. used to live right there actually in Tustin Field.

Marc, come out, bring the kids! its going to be a great day!.

Just wondering, is the entrance price per car or per person?

[johnrando]

Per car, they don't charge extra for people in the car. I'm not bringing my kids as I want to maximize my focus on the displays, etc. and it will be a long day.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

That's right. Per car. You can put 27 clowns in the car. Total of $20.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Guys, let's exchange cell phone numbers.

When I am at the event I will call you guys. We can meet up some place at the venue and meet each other.

Shoot me your phone numbers.

[johnrando]

Guys, let's exchange cell phone numbers.

When I am at the event I will call you guys. We can meet up some place at the venue and meet each other.

Shoot me your phone numbers.

Marcus, you have mine. Albert, I think you have mine too. I have both of yours.

[sqweak]

Wife and I are gonna try to make it, but we'll be in the Boxster since no BMW yet. Anybody know the story for non-BMW entry and parking? I saw something about 10/person to walk in, but dunno where to park etc. Avoiding the traffic would be nice ;)

Marcus, I'll pm you my cell so I can try and meet up with you guys.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Corey, got your PM. Not sure what the deal is with non-BMW parking. I know, though, that there is a parking lot right across the street from the venue. I saw people parking there last year.

[tripod06]

John I have your number. Marcus I think u have mine but I do not have yours unless it was PMed to me and I didn't save it.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Albert, send me your number again. I will reply with my number.

[mgianzero]

Guys,

Just thought I'd share this with you. I was at a bimmer shop in Torrance yesterday and I met Nick Czerula who writes for Bentley Publishers. He is selling the latest E46 service manual (just off the press) at a discount at the Bimmerfest.

He also is giving a talk about servicing late model BMW's. Here's some info:
BMW late Model service and maintenance
presented by Nick Czerula from Bentley Publishers

Nick Czerula, Automotive editor, will give a presentation on the pros and cons of condition based service (CBS), as used on late model BMWs. Find out what is and isn’t monitored by CBS, are the intervals realistic and when to service items not covered by CBS.

Repairing new generation engines will also be discussed along with common problems.

An open forum Q&A session on other BMW tech topics will take place after the presentation.


Look for him when you get there. He was not sure when exactly his talk was going to be but thought around 9am. He told me if he get a big enough crowd of certain BMW owners, that he will try a focus his talk on these types of bimmers.

Marc Gianzero

[johnrando]

Great info Marc, think I'll look for him. Thanks!

[tripod06]

John, totally off topic but i know you'll see this, did you install your DICE yourself?

[johnrando]

I didn't. I had a guy from a place called MCC Wireless do the install. They were OK, not a BMW expert but he figured it out and he did a good job. He came to the house to do the work so I liked that. I'll give you the contact info if you want. Then, I had some problems with the unit with hissing/clicking and not always playing correctly. Took it into Dice HQ in Long Beach and they figured out that the wiring needed shielding so they did that and gave me an upgraded unit as a thanks for using my car as a tester. If I recall, my original unit could only have the stereo controls or the IPOD controls work. This version allows you to switch back and forth by moving the LOCK button on the IPOD either on or off. Hope that helps. John

[C Withers Media]

John, totally off topic but i know you'll see this, did you install your DICE yourself?

I'm not John but I did install my dice myself and it was a breeze....Took about 15 minutes.

[tripod06]

I didn't. I had a guy from a place called MCC Wireless do the install. They were OK, not a BMW expert but he figured it out and he did a good job. He came to the house to do the work so I liked that. I'll give you the contact info if you want. Then, I had some problems with the unit with hissing/clicking and not always playing correctly. Took it into Dice HQ in Long Beach and they figured out that the wiring needed shielding so they did that and gave me an upgraded unit as a thanks for using my car as a tester. If I recall, my original unit could only have the stereo controls or the IPOD controls work. This version allows you to switch back and forth by moving the LOCK button on the IPOD either on or off. Hope that helps. John


I'm not John but I did install my dice myself and it was a breeze....Took about 15 minutes.

i want to do the install myself but the only thing that i am afraid of doing is removing the trim on the dash. other than that i'm sure i can do it all easily myself. i installed many different car stereos in my last car but this car i want to make sure it is done with extreme care.

[johnrando]

Oh, then you s/b fine Albert. I've taken the trim off my dash and it's really easy. I'm sure you seen the posts: go slow, don't use anything sharp that can scratch, and they just pop out, then back in again. I was nervous doing mine the first time wary of scratching or cracking something, but if you concentrate on where they are actually connected with more of the force there than at the edges, you'll be fine.

[tripod06]

okay cool. when i want to install it, maybe we can meet up or something and you can help me out?

[johnrando]

Sure! John

[tripod06]

2 days guys!!!!!! start washing those cars! tomorrow is my wash and wax day then off to the garage for the night! lol

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Car has already been detailed and put away until Bimmerfest. See everyone there.

[tripod06]

just saw online today that there is Toyota Fest in Long Beach if anyone wants to go to that alternatively LMAO!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

just saw online today that there is Toyota Fest in Long Beach if anyone wants to go to that alternatively LMAO!

Count me in. Hehe.


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[sqweak]

Got a honey-do list this am :( hoping to make it to BF around 11ish

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm here. Hit me up, peeps.


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[sqweak]

Me too, I don't have anyone's number. Somebody tell Marcus to call me ;)

[danewilson77]

Me too, I don't have anyone's number. Somebody tell Marcus to call me ;)

Marcus.....cal sqweak?

Droid + Tapatalk = FTW!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

We hooked up. All is well.


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[norman@southbayBMW]

U guys at bimmerfest And I'm here at work that sucks :(

[Oli77]

No pics yet?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm sure they will trickle in. We just left.

Tripod, Jorge, and I are heading to Cheesecake Factory for post-Bimmerfest dinner.


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[Terry]

By now you guys are a few beers in at the Cheesecake Factory :) Hope you folks had fun at the event and saw some neat stuff. I think Ralph was going to bring his wagon there.

-Terry

[Marcus-SanDiego]

By now you guys are a few beers in at the Cheesecake Factory :) Hope you folks had fun at the event and saw some neat stuff. I think Ralph was going to bring his wagon there.

-Terry

I saw ralph's wagon. Very nice. Just leaving cheesecake factory now. Three zhps heading to San Diego.


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[bullfrogs_M3]

Great to meet some of the family out there today!!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Great to meet some of the family out there today!!

Jeremiah, nice meeting you. Great time today.


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

So some of us were passing out cards to ZHP owners at bimmerfest. As we were getting ready to leave I saw an imola red sedan about 60 yards away. Saw another about 15 yards away. Jorge gave the guy who was 15 yards away a card. I walked up to the imola ZHP and handed the owner a card. He looks at it and says that he's already a member of the site! Haha. It's Dean. Small fricken world. Also 60 yards of walking for nothing.

Thanks, Dean. :biggrin


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[norman@southbayBMW]

Did u guys go to the cerritos met????? Coz i saw a lot of bmw's in the parking lot on my way to work this morning...i wanted to stop but im going to be late for work

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Did u guys go to the cerritos met????? Coz i saw a lot of bmw's in the parking lot on my way to work this morning...i wanted to stop but im going to be late for work

Cerritos group went on their own. John and Albert were part of that caravan.


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[norman@southbayBMW]

for sure next I'll go

I mean for sure next I'll go so I meet the family

[johnrando]

I met Viral from AA at their booth (I have the AA flash on my car). Turns out he has a ZHP, so I gave him a card. It was good to meet more mafia members in person. I met another (George) who is registered but he doesn't post he said. I was going to give him a card but Albert beat me to it... but we had a nice conversation. Also, bought the large size SONAX wheel cleaner, badge letters "ZHP", and black/silver CF roundels for hood/trunk. John

[Marcus-SanDiego]

John, good looking out. Viral is already a member (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/member.php?469-AAZHP) of ZHPMafia.com (he missed being an OG by a few days).

I did the same thing. See earlier message where I handed a card to Dean. :biggrin

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Couple of pictures from yesterday:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/2011-05-14_11-07-20_923.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/2011-05-14_11-18-26_504.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/2011-05-14_14-49-24_178.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/2011-05-14_14-49-06_738.jpg

In the last picture, that's Zach from Crevier BMW (California dealer) admiring the ZHPs. He sold his ZHP a couple of months ago.

[sqweak]

Good to meet and chat with you Marcus! Sorry I didn't get a chance to meet any of the other mafioso ;)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Corey, nice to meet you yesterday. I was able to meet quite a few ZHPMafia.com members. In no particular order, I saw:

Corey (sqweak), John (johnrando), Marc (mgianzero), Albert (tripod06), Jorge (Jorge86), Dean (Dean), Jordan (Katu), Jeremiah (bullfrogs_M3), Gabe (gheybe), Mike (mwscircle), and Albert (bmwboyee).

I missed Viral (AAZHP) and Dominic (Dominic.G.).

[danewilson77]

Boss.....was the windshield sticker an easy install?

[billschusteriv]

Couple of pictures from yesterday:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/2011-05-14_14-49-06_738.jpg


Nice pictures Marcus - Looks like a great time! Thanks for sharing!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Boss.....was the windshield sticker an easy install?

You and Justin can put it on with no trouble. It's a two-man job, though. No water necessary.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

You are welcome, Bill.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Pictures of the caravan heading to bimmerfest (pictures compliments of Shiva -- Gabe's awesome girlfriend):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/zhpmafia2bimmerfest.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/zhpmafiabimmerfest.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/zhpmafia1bimmerfest.jpg

[Katu]

Love the first pic, so many BMWs... *drool*

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Jordan, we had a lot of pissed off drivers behind us.

This year we tried something different. We drove the speed limit. We were four wide. And we owned the freeway.

I kid you not, I actually saw a Toyota Corolla courtesy car fly by us in disgust.

[lilcdkey]

Pictures of the caravan heading to bimmerfest (pictures compliments of Shiva -- Gabe's awesome girlfriend):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/zhpmafia2bimmerfest.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/zhpmafiabimmerfest.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/zhpmafia1bimmerfest.jpg

Those pictures are sick!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Jon Shafer, founder of Bimmerfest, snapped a few pictures of me while I was in the audience. Jon is an old friend of mine. He's one of the really good guys in the forum business.

In the first picture I didn't know Jon was taking the picture:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/marcusatbimmerfest.png

In the second one he waved before he took it -- so at least I was smiling and looking at the camera. I had Jorge (Jorge86) to my left (to your right if you're looking at us):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/marcus2atbimmerfest.png

See the rest of Jon's Bimmerfest pictures here (all 200 of them):

http://santabarbarasurfer.com/galleries/fest2011/

[Gheybe]

Not gonna lie, leading the caravan is really awesome for me.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Gabe, you did a great job this year. Never easy to keep everyone in line. Well done, sir.

[johnrando]

Awesome pics. Gabe, sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you at the fest. Our Cerritos caravan broke apart immediately, with the front few taking off like lightening. I think I ended up in a group of about 10, out of the 30+ cars that started from there.

[billschusteriv]

Pictures of the caravan heading to bimmerfest (pictures compliments of Shiva -- Gabe's awesome girlfriend):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/zhpmafia2bimmerfest.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/zhpmafiabimmerfest.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/zhpmafia1bimmerfest.jpg

Serious eye candy right there!

[Dean]

Ahh! I missed all the caravans and everything, I did see Marcus-SanDiego and spoke to him for a little while. I will try to be more active on here....I have been a ghost. I have an Imola red ZHP with a Black roof for anyone who may have seen my car at Bimmerfest this weekend.



Wow, That was my first post.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dean, haha. Nice meeting you at Bimmerfest. Be sure to introduce yourself formally in the new members section.

[Dean]

Will do Marcus! I really HONESTLY could have SWORN my name was Deanx2009, but then I remembered I created "Dean" because I wanted to finally be on a forum with just my name, no number non-sense. And 1 post? I have neglected my ZHP brothers. I ended up getting those LED tails on and have to say I love them. Pics to follow once I get my camera hooked up.

[johnrando]

Ahh! I missed all the caravans and everything, I did see Marcus-SanDiego and spoke to him for a little while. I will try to be more active on here....I have been a ghost. I have an Imola red ZHP with a Black roof for anyone who may have seen my car at Bimmerfest this weekend.



Wow, That was my first post.

Welcome to your first post. Jump on in, the water is warm! :-)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Will do Marcus! I really HONESTLY could have SWORN my name was Deanx2009, but then I remembered I created "Dean" because I wanted to finally be on a forum with just my name, no number non-sense. And 1 post? I have neglected my ZHP brothers. I ended up getting those LED tails on and have to say I love them. Pics to follow once I get my camera hooked up.

No worries. Once a member always a member.


iPad. Tapatalk. Bi-winning.

[carsurplus]

you did a great job brother

[Oli77]

Awesome pic Gabe's girlfriend! That's what I was hoping to see.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Shiva is the best!