down south
Printed From: Bavarian-Board.co.uk - BMW Owners Discussion Forum
Category: Regional & Specific Forums
Forum Name: Irish Forum
Forum Discription: where Irish members can discuss upcoming events, etc.
URL: http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=2211
Printed Date: 09-May-2024 at 01:40
Topic: down south
Posted By: alcork1
Subject: down south
Date Posted: 12-June-2003 at 00:06
| do any of you guys ever go for a tour around cork or kerry,lots of great mountain passes to cruise.would like to meet some other beemer lovers |
Replies:
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 12-June-2003 at 07:11
|
I'm Up for it. We just need to get some decent ideas for the what and the when............. Here's mine - How long does it take to 'do' the ring of Kerry? I've been told it's a spectacular drive. That would have to be an overnighter I'm guessing? Does anyone have idea how many of the Irish Region Members also grace these fora with their presence? We could get a better feel for where people are and where they want to go? ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 12-June-2003 at 09:14
|
I don't think that many of the regions members use the internet (or at least not this site!). ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: b318isp
Date Posted: 12-June-2003 at 11:06
|
The economy run on the 27th is aimed at those in the Midlands and South. May I suggest that we park this idea for next year. I would like to plan a weekend driving down there - like what we are doing in Galway this year. Alcork1, are you a member of the club? |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 12-June-2003 at 13:11
|
Can't make the Galway run as I'll be in France............... and I'm not sure the economy run is suited to my beast. When the Pheonix park meet? ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 12-June-2003 at 14:35
|
The park races are on August 16/17. Nothing is set up yet. Both Gerard & I are waiting on separate responses from the organising clubs about it. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: b318isp
Date Posted: 12-June-2003 at 14:41
|
...btw, the Economy run will be hanicapped - so bigger cars should be competitive! In the UK, the economy runs are most often won by 330Ci, etc., as they cruise and climb well at mid speeds. |
Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 12-June-2003 at 14:48
|
I thought the economy run was judged by what percentage improvement over standard MPG you achieved? So a 320i getting avg 40MPG (28.6 std) would beat a 320d achieving 50MPG?? |
Posted By: RICHIE318is
Date Posted: 12-June-2003 at 16:39
|
Dammit...I'm going away for 2 wks on the 16th which means i'll miss the Phoenix Park Day! Bugger that! Brendan,I take back my offer to help on the day unfortunately!
------------- 
|
Posted By: b318isp
Date Posted: 12-June-2003 at 16:54
|
Ken, there is often too many arguements about what the standard MPG should be - and it get complicated when there is lots of different models. The handicap methodolgy kind of takes this into account anyway (I believe). Richie, get you next time! |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 13-June-2003 at 07:33
|
You mean I'd have to work for the last place and not just get it automatically? Sounds like my kinda challenge!! ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: b318isp
Date Posted: 13-June-2003 at 09:29
| ...well if it's the only way of getting a prize - even if it's the duck... |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 13-June-2003 at 11:25
|
There may be a challenger fighting for it though (x miles @ 6000rpm(?) in 1st) compared to the 520i/M5 in 5th @ 2500 rpm ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 13-June-2003 at 12:42
I don't know Killian....... that lightweight bootlid of yours is going to make it easier for me I think ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 13-June-2003 at 12:50
Whats wrong with my bootlid?  ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 13-June-2003 at 13:02
|
Aerated? ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 13-June-2003 at 13:08
you mean rust? no its not areated then - there is some surface rust on the edge but thats it and the car is being dropped off tomorrow to get that sorted!  ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 14-June-2003 at 09:04
|
Where are you getting that work done? I need a few bits sorting on the other car. ------------- The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 14-June-2003 at 09:14
|
Robert Furley near Kells Co. Meath - 046 43711 ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |