Whts the story with the Terenure show whats being organised ? 

Topazman 

Looks like the organiser has vanished he hasn´t said anything yet , whats the story with the club being at the show I´m sure we would have to have made some contact with the organisers by now so as to get a good spot and to make sure that enough lads can make it

Topazman 

  I WILL BE AT THE SHOW FOR DEF , WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE A BMWCCI STAND , ONLY 16 DAYS LEFT MAYBE GER HAS IT ORGANISED

Well he must be keeping it a surprise for us lads then

Topazman

This was one of the events suggested for aligning with the annual BWMCC event.  Judging from the lack of interest here, I guess I was wrong!

Sound.  All I have to do is find out when I need to be at the airport Sunday evening.

Get you priorities right Mack 

Is the stand organised or is it to late can somebody find out costs etc for the show as the organiser has not mentioned anything yet com´n Ger tell us the position

Topazman

What's the individual cost?  And who do we have going?

The cost. Pre-registered vehicles €10 on the day €15

Full details including how to register on

http://www.irishjagclub.ie/show.html - http://www.irishjagclub.ie/show.html

Nice one Ger hope I don´t have to work at the show on the day when I get back home

Topazman

Hi Ritchie

Larry Armstrong is the person running the stand. I don't know what contact details I can release for him.

My only contact with Larry is through his work e-mail address, which I am not going to give out unless he allows me. I will e-mail him Monday and when he gets back to me I will get back to the group.

I would recommend going even if there is not enough room on the BMW site for your own car. You could wear club clothing and promote the club, there could be another 50 or more new members to be found. also if the weather is fine it could be a chance for another BBQ 

Is Larry a member of the club?? why doesn't he come onto the forum and give us the details if possible himself

Topazman  

topazman wrote: Is Larry a member of the club?? why doesn't he come onto the forum and give us the details if possible himself Topazman

You don't actually have to be a club member to use this forum, but some people just don't like forums.

Anyone contact Larry for details? 

Sounds like it could be a good day.

Unfortunately we're gonna be on holidays that week - otherwise would definitely have gone. Pity to miss it, sounds like a great day

mackeroo1 wrote:      woops just realised i cant go will be at oxegen same day ... sorry

Doh! i knew there was a reason i did'nt post earlier......now what to do, car show or rock 'n roll or both and i think i've relations coming over from the UK the same w/end......what to do?

Yes Larry is a member of the club. He told me 2 weeks ago he is very busy with work commitments, but this does not mean that his commitment to the BMW Car Club is not second to none. He said then that he would be contacting historic BMW owners first.  

If you look at the BMWcarclubireland website you will see a picture of his beautiful silver 2002 Turbo. The photo was taken at the Show and Shine 2 years ago (it won rather easily!)

And as Nigel said some people don't like forums.

gjoconnor92 wrote: Yes Larry is a member of the club.  He said then that he would be contacting historic BMW owners first.

So does that mean that the rest of the lads have to wait and see if the historic lads take up places first and then see if the rest of us modern day Beemers are allowed to attend?????

If that is the case then maybe next year because its probably to late now we will have to have Club stand which allows all years of Beemers to be displayed 

Might get talking to the organisers this week myself to see if I can pull anything out of the hat for the rest of us at this stage (they owe me a few favours)

Topazman

Count me in Richie; that day couldn't suit me better! Plus, it gives me an excuse not to bring the Rover on a trip to Dublin!! (But Sweetie, I have to bring my car because it's going on a BMW display....!!!)

What time do we have to be there?  And who else is definite?

I can probably leave my car at the stand but I have to work I won't know till I go back to work on Wednesday

Topazman

Richie wrote: I think " models up to E30" sums it up.

But he'll make an exception for a Z4!!!.....obviously a "future" classic.

Richie

In fairness, I don't think Larry's view is unreasonable.  The title of the show is "14th Irish Classic & Vintage Motor Show".

The definition of classic is open to debate on the fine points, but its reasonable to imagine that current mainstream models in any range won't yet have attained what is perceived as "classic" status, even if we can probably give a reasonable guess of current or recent cars that have the potential to be.  It takes a while for a car to be regarded as having attained classis status and 15-20 years is a reasonable starting point for for the process of deciding.  Its no reflection on the newer cars.

No larry said he would like models up to E30 but that was his opinion but if a Z4 is attending then that means all can display the show is only called classic because that is what it originally started as but now is open to all old and new cars. The event is also for charity and Norman Wisdom was at the event last year as he is a friend of one of the organisers. I have to work at the event so I cannot help at the stand but can help in other ways as some of ye might know

TOPAZMAN 

Even boy racer Max Power cars are allowed attend it just hasn't had a name cahnge to just a car show

If we want to promote the club then we go to show that not everybody in the club is driving very expensive bits of machinery and that it is for down to earth blokes like you Fey and the rest of us

Topazman 

Richie wrote: I think " models up to E30" sums it up.

We're gonna be away that weekend so I'd say if you ask nicely Richie I'm sure Dee would lend you the E30. You could go in that rather than that fancy modern thing you call a car!!!

I'd say they'll be lucky to get 20 cars, so i'd imagine a few of us might get to display our cars if we want. I think the priority should be promotion of the club though and if they need extra cars to fill the display then we'll be there to oblige.

@Niall - can you please edit your signature to include UUCmotorwerks SSK, anyone would think you were ashamed of it

Richie wrote: I agree Dergside...it is a classic car show and thats fine.Maybe it's nit the opportunity we're lookin for.Think I'll be goin a a spectator to this one. I think this show promotes a very different side of the club that we are all heavily involved in. It's more for the guys in the 2002 club who meet every Tuesday...they'd benefit more I think.

Likewise Richie, I hope to get a chance to toddle along to it.

It may be a different perspective on the club, but its equally valid.  I think its important that we try to avoid a "them" and "us" attitude in club activities, whatever the "them" and "us" may be, old, new, modified, motor sport, etc.

We're all Gods children! 

Having gone the the Terenure Show several times at this stage, there is plenty of "non-classic" cars there too.  So much so that the Irish modified car club (not sure of their offical name) were there in force last year.  They attracted a lot of attention... but I don't think it was the attention they wanted.  One BMW they abused struck a cord with me.

As for BMW stand, I felt the few cars that were there were vintage/classics in the true sense of the word, but that was it... there was VERY few of them.  In fact, I think it was last year when I only remember 2 cars at the side of the field with space obviously booked for more but with no other cars to fill it.

Killian; I'm up for it.

Fey:  1998 520i SE e39 Black (fairly)standard

Robbie Bradford wrote: @Niall - can you please edit your signature to include UUCmotorwerks SSK, anyone would think you were ashamed of it

Done Robbie even though I purchased it along time before you became an importer for these excellent quality products. Does this mean that when I purchase the next mod over the weekend from you that I get a bigger discount if I advertise it also 

Topazman 

I can put my car in but won't be there as I have to work

Topazman E46 320Ci 

I'll put my car in if they need to make up the numbers, not sure it's what is required though.

Niall - i think you should try and get your car on display as it deserves that sort of exposure and would definetely generate some interest for the club.

Discount depends on the volume of your purchases

I thought the club line was "If it has a BMW badge, it's owner is welcome to join in the events with it, regardless of model or age"!

I say that in relation to the club and forum, NOT Terenure.

aubergine wrote: Is it a case of send the info to Larry and he can decide on what constitutes the best representation of the BMW CAR Club and everybody waits for his decision?

I don't think its the case Aubergine.  I'm not sure if the space has been booked in the name of (or ata cost to) the club.  Either way, I don't think he is dictating anything, but the guy has taken the time to organize something that others have talked about, so I'd say it does give him a leadership role in the situation.

What is displayed is more of a case of "horses for courses", in the same way that you might wonder if its appropriate to show a std '02 at a show like Bimmerfest.

Fey! wrote: I thought the club line was "If it has a BMW badge, it's owner is welcome to join in the events with it, regardless of model or age"! I say that in relation to the club and forum, NOT Terenure.

When I joined this was what I read about the club form the BMWCC (GB) website:

Congratulations!! you have found the one and only independent manufacturer-recognised Club for those interested in BMW cars in the UK. We are a Club run by and for our members, and aim to provide something for everyone interested in the marque - whatever the age of the car or the member.

Richie wrote: My car is no showcar

It's damn close IMO dude

Hi all Gerard here Can you PM me if you are going and I will pass on your name to Larry. The show is a classic car show, but I agree even a new car can be a classic.

But the BMW car club is not the organisor of the show it is the Jaguar car club that is the organisor and we should respect the theme they have put a lot of work into. But to me if we manage to have a 3 series '02, E21, E30, E36, E46, E90 display that would be a brilliant display of a classic evolution. Same applies with Zs 5s 7s 6s 8s etc. So when it comes to setting up the site on the day, we should make the effort to park the cars in historic sequences to get the public interested in how a classic evolves

My apologies for making these suggestions when I will not be there to help as I a competing in a Hillclimb at Dungarvan (I know I'm not in a BMW but a lowly Fiat Ritmo)

Get does PMs to me so I can keep Larry informed.   

Why apologise; it's a good idea!

Hi guys,

I'm new to the forum (and the club), I am a mate of M3Dave, I would be happy to bring my E90 320 if everyone is happy that modern cars should attend. If so are you meeting somewhere first, or just going straight to the show, if so what time.  

OK, will prob travel in convoy with Dave, I'm beginning to think that my cars is jinxed though, have it two months and both sides of the front bumper have been hit by women drivers whilst is was parked!!!. 900 and 2100 worth of damage.........

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   bad luck with the car mark .. but welcome to the club and forum .

There's an M1 in Mondello? did'nt know that, shame they won't put it on show.

@Mark - welcome aboard

Dergside wrote: I know a member with a very nice late 60's 1602 (he has had it at Mondello a couple of times).  I may see him at the weekend, if so I'll have him get in touch.

Its his other half's birthday at the weekend so unfortunately he'll be away.

Just to clarify things a little bit. The 14th Irish Classic and Vintage Motor Show is Organised by the Irish Jaguar and Daimler Club in the grounds of Terenure College, Dublin 6W on Sunday 10th July 2005.

Larry Armstrong is organising a BMW Car Club Stand and would prefer to have cars up to early 90s on the stand. He has booked 20 places. He would like to 2002, BMW 2000, Isetta, CS coupe and other cars of a classic ie older nature. All are welcome to the event to help promote the club at the stand and view the other non BMW stands. I have had a preview of 2 cars that will be there, one a recently imported 1971 Corvette Stingray convertible and the other a 68 (I think) Camaro convertible.

So do come along even if you don't have an older classic BMW there will be lots to see and do.

I just drop in to this forum now and again, but not a club member.

I plan to go on Sunday. I've a tidy(ish) standard E28 that can be used if wanted. Let me know in time to transfer the insurance. If not wanted, no worries; I'll be there anyway with my old Mercedes (in the carpark).

One suggestion for you drivers of newer cars - get there early and park together in the car park. I notice that there are often as nice cars in the car park as in the show itself. I've noticed people wandering around cars in the car park at previous shows.

Mad isn't it!

It was just an old car when I got it but have noticed it gets more attention (both negative and positive) than newer cars.

I'll try to get up on Sunday with my (rough)325iX.

Hi all,

Like E28_IRE im not a member but drop in the odd time, i have a Red E36 M3 (94) Will be there on sunday early so ill gladly put mine on the stand if your short one.

No bother..

Will send you a pm with my phone no.

Thanks Robbie,

See you have good taste yourself.