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E28_IRE
Senior Member II Joined: 18-March-2004 Status: Offline Points: 165 |
Posted: 18-May-2004 at 15:47 |
Excellent, thanks. You can get an awful lot for being optimistic*. Most of my cars have been non-NCTed optimistic purchases.
*you can also get a metaphorical kicking. |
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T.J.
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
Posted: 18-May-2004 at 15:57 |
Same as my last 2 Beemers! And hollow cams ain't fun to re-fit after a DIY head gasket replacement (except for the head skim of course) without the proper tool.
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E28_IRE
Senior Member II Joined: 18-March-2004 Status: Offline Points: 165 |
Posted: 18-May-2004 at 16:02 |
Hope you at least have a garage to work in.... You going on the run on Sunday? |
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T.J.
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
Posted: 18-May-2004 at 16:11 |
That particular job was done alfresco over a few days !!! What a hoot.. final assembly night was bucketing so we had tarpolin strung from open bonnet to the passenger window, and the other side onto a mates shed! Still 20,000 hard miles later and it's still singing so I'm fairly chuffed at our efforts. Alas can't go on Sunday.... my buddies are all getting married & are throwing my BMW club activities - last trackday I had to leave early to get to a stag in Castlegregory. I'm missing this Sunday for another stag, and the Cork meet on the June w/e cos of the 1st guys wedding in Scotland! |
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gjoconnor92
Really Senior Member II The eyes have it Joined: 21-July-2003 Location: Kildare and Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 735 |
Posted: 18-May-2004 at 18:37 |
My Schedule from a 11:00 start says first car will be in Clonmacnoise at 12:40. Although I expect this event will be different from typical Irish timing and people will arrive early. I will probably schedule 90 minutes to 2 hours for lunch and a visit to the Abbey Heritage centre. To those that are entering please be in Port Laoise by 10:30 to allow time for filling cars. Thanks |
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Gerard O'Connor
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) Sheane Formula Vee My e-mail |
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gjoconnor92
Really Senior Member II The eyes have it Joined: 21-July-2003 Location: Kildare and Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 735 |
Posted: 19-May-2004 at 18:24 |
Extra temptation Included in the prizes are BMW F1 Polo shirts and new 6 series pens Remember Meeting place LIDL car park behind Supermacs Portlaoise at 10:30 See you there |
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Gerard O'Connor
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) Sheane Formula Vee My e-mail |
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b318isp
Moderator Group Joined: 10-October-2002 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2057 |
Posted: 20-May-2004 at 09:43 |
Any directions to Supermacs/LIDL guys? Don't want to spend 20 minutes driving around!
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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 20-May-2004 at 09:59 |
Supermacs/Lidl are on the old dublin/limerick road (replaced with motorway). If you take 1st turn into P.laoise follow main road and you will eventually see it. see http://www.kbannon.com/uploads/uploads/Portlaoise.gif do people want to meet up somewhere on the way? how about near newbridge? (see map here) 9:30? By the way, the portlaoise motorway bridges are a favourite spot for the gardai to test their speed guns! stick to 70mph! |
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b318isp
Moderator Group Joined: 10-October-2002 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2057 |
Posted: 20-May-2004 at 16:28 |
Cheers. So come in the orginal N7 road? Is the very first sign for Portlaoise the turn off?
I'm leaving home at ~9am so I can't imagine being in Newbridge until somewhere around 10. |
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gjoconnor92
Really Senior Member II The eyes have it Joined: 21-July-2003 Location: Kildare and Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 735 |
Posted: 20-May-2004 at 19:24 |
These directions apply to both North and South bound traffic. The people coming from the Cork side will also find these of use On the motorway take the Exit for Cork/Port Laoise N8 Head for town centre. When you reach the roundabout ( you will see Statoil and to your right Supermacs and LIDL) turn right onto dual carriageway to next roundabout U turn, pass Supermacs and turn left into road then left into LIDL car park See you there
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Gerard O'Connor
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) Sheane Formula Vee My e-mail |
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Ravenelli69
Senior Member II Joined: 06-October-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 242 |
Posted: 21-May-2004 at 11:17 |
Sorry Lads I won't be able to make it, off to the Curragh for the Weekend Racing - Enjoy the day!
Geoff |
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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 22-May-2004 at 10:34 |
well? |
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 24-May-2004 at 10:10 |
well I enjoyed myself yesterday. Thanks lads for organising it! I took a few snaps which are here... |
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
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Richie
Bavarian-Board Forum Sponsor Irish Region Joined: 04-November-2002 Location: Dublin,Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2526 |
Posted: 24-May-2004 at 10:19 |
Yeah I had a great time too.Great route (thanks Ger).Some great sights along the way.I'll post some pics tonight.Good to catch up with all of you.
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II Joined: 05-February-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 946 |
Posted: 24-May-2004 at 11:01 |
I enjoyed myself so much, I did 11 miles extra. At one point we missed a turn off, and took the next one, and then another, and ended up in a farmyard. Then there was that embarrassing episode in Rosenallis when we took the wrong turn, which incidentally was only 5 miles from where I live. Thankfully I knew a few back roads to get me back on track. I cant blame the missus for all the mistakes but did put a bit of a strain on our relationship Honestly though, I never did one of these events before, and it was great craic. Fair dues to Ger and his wife and of course Killian for organising everything. It was a pity more people couldn't attend, because you missed a great day. |
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Ado
'97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 24-May-2004 at 11:03 |
I didn't organise anything!
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II Joined: 05-February-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 946 |
Posted: 24-May-2004 at 11:04 |
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Ado
'97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
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Eamo
Moderator Group Joined: 13-May-2003 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 3450 |
Posted: 24-May-2004 at 11:10 |
yes well done everyone - apols for not finishing - was called to work.
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Richie
Bavarian-Board Forum Sponsor Irish Region Joined: 04-November-2002 Location: Dublin,Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2526 |
Posted: 24-May-2004 at 11:27 |
Have to say Eamo,travelling behind you from Clonmacnoise,that M3 is so tasty and I had the windows down to really appreciate the tasty sound of it!!!
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II Joined: 05-February-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 946 |
Posted: 24-May-2004 at 11:50 |
I agree. It's the cleanest example i've seen, and it's a pity he's selling it. Nice note from exhaust.
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Ado
'97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
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