Wicklow Drive
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Printed Date: 28-April-2024 at 12:02
Topic: Wicklow Drive
Posted By: kbannon
Subject: Wicklow Drive
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 11:25
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Our next outing is a drive through the Garden of Ireland on Sunday, September 19th. The last one was enjoyed by everyone and I hope to make this one even better. Further info will be available closer to the day (expect to leave our chosen meeting point about 11, lunch in McDonalds* and then meander back towards the meeting place again), but I just want to gauge roughly how many will be there. Also, if someone wants to help decide route, etc. give me a shout.
* if McD's is not available then another classy restaurant like BK or KFC will be chosen! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
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Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 12:00
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I'll actually be around for that one, count me in and let me know if you need any help ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 12:49
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May I just add that this event is one where partners are more than welcome! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 12:58
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Were they not welcome before?? ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 13:01
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aah stop picking holes! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 13:15
K ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 13:34
| I'm in. |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 15:58
I'll be making my debut gentlemen.... ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 07-September-2004 at 16:16
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I think I can make that anything to wake up and destroy the peace and tranquility of the Garden Of Ireland with my new exhaust. E46 Section. Killian have you fitted the ACS E39 Kit yet and if so any pics? |
Posted By: Graham G
Date Posted: 08-September-2004 at 03:51
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Certainly nothing in the diary for that weekend so far. |
Posted By: Ravenelli69
Date Posted: 08-September-2004 at 04:19
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Killian,
This is my neck of the woods, so I'll give you a hand to plan out the route! Geoff ------------- |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 08-September-2004 at 04:21
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thats 3 offers of help so I'll let yis know in due course. - cheers. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 08-September-2004 at 04:31
| Thats 7 cars so far which is hopeful.I reckon we can do better though.I think we should substitute mcDonalds with some good Wicklow pub grub....A pub with a big car park though. |
Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 08-September-2004 at 06:40
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I'll try and make it.
E46 Section |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 08-September-2004 at 06:48
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Nice one Mike.
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Posted By: b318isp
Date Posted: 09-September-2004 at 04:07
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Put me down too... ------------- 
http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/index.html - My E30 318is Site |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 10-September-2004 at 15:07
| I'll be there too chappies . I heard on the radio today that the greatest number of men that seek penile enhancement are from Co. Wicklow . Thought it was relative , maybe not . And altough i'm living in Greystones i'd like to state that i'm originally a Dub . |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 11-September-2004 at 15:28
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Well if you want to catch sheep I suppose and extra couple of feet would come in handy? Killian any more on times and routes yet and I think we can give the Golden Arches a miss as well a nice bit of pub grub would be nicer. Any dealers sponsering the event etc E46 Section |
Posted By: Carbon Black
Date Posted: 12-September-2004 at 17:20
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I am hoping to go too ------------- |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 13-September-2004 at 03:49
@Stevo...we'll take your word on the Dub thing
Up to eleven now.This could be quite a successful meet if all goes to plan.
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Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 15-September-2004 at 16:51
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Well anymore progress on the meet as to the route and refreshment plans and have we got a final number of those who are going Topazman E46 Section |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 15-September-2004 at 17:14
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numbers? anyones guess but I reckon there will be a fair few. I have a few nice routes up my sleeve and am asking some others their opinion on them - you will kow in due course. Anyway, may as well decide this now. We will leave the Spawell car park at 12 noon. Lunch (at around 1 to 1:30) will NOT be in the Golden Arches I guess meet up about 11:30 in the Spawell. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
but somewhere nicer! Posted By: Ravenelli69
Date Posted: 17-September-2004 at 05:38
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Sounds good to me!
Geoff ------------- |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 17-September-2004 at 11:06
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Yeah Killian 11.30am suits me fine Topazman E46 Section |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 17-September-2004 at 11:23
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Well i'm not a spa but its in Lucan i presume? ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: Carbon Black
Date Posted: 17-September-2004 at 11:25
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No it's in Templeogue! ------------- |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 17-September-2004 at 11:51
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F**t it anyway, i had to say it did'nt i.......well will see you in Templeogue at 11:30 then. ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 17-September-2004 at 13:19
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[QUOTE=Richie]Well at least you have it for the drive on Saturday.Cant wait to see it when it's done. Well Robbie in case you don't know where the SPAwell is Richie will be camping there from Saturday till we meet officially on Sunday he'll be the sad looking one in the shiney Black Bimmer with just his Angel Eyes and his 'tool box' for company Sorry Richie I just couldn't resist it Topazman E46 Section |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 17-September-2004 at 16:04
Sorted tman................ ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
topazman wrote:Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 18-September-2004 at 07:21
Started my car just now and it sounds sick, engine light has come on, won't make it tomorrow 
Mike H E46 Section |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 18-September-2004 at 12:10
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Sorry to hear that Mike hope its not terminal and at least your warranty should cover any repairs, haven't heard of any problems with your type of engine but you never know. Good luck in dealing with the 'stealer' in getting it sorted. If you still want to go on the spin I have a spare seat if you can meet me. PM me if you are interested. Topazman E46 Section |
Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 18-September-2004 at 12:47
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Thanks for the offer Niall but I'll give this outing a miss. Need to organise getting my car over to the stealer on Monday & getting to work.
Mike E46 Section |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 18-September-2004 at 14:27
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No problem Mike. So whats the final list of participants for tomorrow and any clues as to the route, distance etc. Topazman E46 Section |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 18-September-2004 at 16:43
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participants - no idea! Spawell (can someone print this off a couple of times - my printer is knackered!) ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 19-September-2004 at 18:49
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'Carbon Black' what happened? Couldn't find Templeogue??????? Topazman E46 Section |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 19-September-2004 at 19:09
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Fairplay to you Niall, same as above, hope we get to do lot more in the future. Looking forward to Mondello. A big shout for Killian....tour guide and pace setter for the day Only have a couple of pictures and movie clip, will put them on club gallery, funny feeling UUC or B&M will be getting a call from me shortly.....know mean Cheers. ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 03:38
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email the pics to me mailto:bmw@kbannon.com - bmw@kbannon.com & I'll get them online for yis! I don't want to take all the credit. Richie & Geoff helped organise the route. Also Steve did a stint as pace setter. As was said, the weather was great (bit windy in places!), lovely scenery and nobody exceeded the speed limits or creamed the two kids playing on the road! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Graham G
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 04:03
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I was sorry that I couldn't trip round Wickla with you lads but was glad to at least turn up to Spawell and see some really nice motors and take a quick spin down to Baltinglass with you. Would love to have been able to take to some quieter roads with you lot but I just couldn't wrangle my way out of another commitment. Sounds like the rest of the day was a blast anyway!! |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 04:18
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Have to say it was a fantastic day.I think we had some really good sections where we managed to pick up the pace.Lunch was tops too.Nice to once again meet some new members.Shame you couldn't hang around Graham.
Anyway,my pics are up.
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Posted By: Carbon Black
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 04:18
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Hi Niall, Sorry I could not make it,got invited to shoot on some land near Celbridge which means I can now shoot there whenever I want....you know how hard it is to get anywhere to shoot nowadays I am getting my discs skimmed(on the car) in a place in Ranalegh today...slight wobble after the last track day. Have ordered upgraded anti rollbar brackets from Beastpower and greenstuff pads and braided hoses.....should be interesting! ------------- |
Posted By: Ravenelli69
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 05:58
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Excellent day, really enjoyed the drive, lunch, and the immaculate condition of all the cars that turned out - they certainly turned a few heads in some of the 'remoter' towns in Wicklow!
Sue had a great day (which helps the cause) and was very impressed by the cars on show - showroom condition she stated. Now she wants to get the Z3 painted white/with m strips just like the 318is! - Hmmmm Well done to all. Geoff ------------- |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 06:43
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Geoff,maybe I should have brought the missus along too then Sue would have had a bit of company.Next time!
Nice to see she has good taste in her cars.Next time you guys can take both motors out. 
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Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 12:21
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Just viewed the pics and they are fantastic I think we should add a few captions to a few of them I have one for the pic with the club logo and the event marked on it. 'Bimmers blow the Forest away' Topazman E46 Section |
I hope someone else can come up with a better one for the others Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 13:37
I'm sorry I missed it, but my motor is back running again 
Mike H. E46 Section |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 14:06
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Good to hear that Mike what was the problem ? Hope it was covered under warranty or was it the usual we don't know or can't find the problem. Missed a great day. Next time maybe Topazman E46 Section |
Posted By: lord vader
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 14:18
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Coil problem, sorted under warranty and first thing this morning.
Mike H. E46 Section |
Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 15:54
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Agree with Niall, some great pics Richie ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 17:40
| Hey Geoff . They're only stickers on my car . Painting them on would be stupid . I don't think they'll last too long , prob take them off after Mondello . It kinda looks BOYRACER , the kiddies love that s##t though . |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 17:45
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Steve - sell them to Sue - $$$ ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Stevo
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 17:46
| Oh yeah , meant to say thanks to Killian for sorting the day and everybody for showing up . Had a blast and met a few heads , nice one boys and girl !! |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 18:39
Stevo's just doin it for the kids! 
Have to say I'm lookin forward to the next meet already.Hope the numbers keep goin up.
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Posted By: Robbie Bradford
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 19:23
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Same as that Richie, i'm goin to make the effort and try and get some more HEADS to join. I have to say it was a pleasure to meet up with all of you like minds, alot more chilled out than i expected Can only imagine the stir we would cause if 10 or 15 BM's were in tow, ------------- http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 - http://www.BMW-driver.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 20-September-2004 at 19:25
Yeah that would be a pretty nice sight Robbie.It's all ahead of us. 
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 21-September-2004 at 04:30
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OK I added the few photos I took (before I was stranded on the mountain top with dead batteries) and also Stevo's pics to the gallery ( http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery - www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery ). Im a bit puzzled though. Of all he scenery and stuff there, Steve took this... http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=43&pos=7 - http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?al bum=43&pos=7 (Is this a wicklow people thing?) ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Spoon
Date Posted: 21-September-2004 at 17:50
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You could just offer them sweets |