economy run rumour...
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Topic: economy run rumour...
Posted By: digweed
Subject: economy run rumour...
Date Posted: 09-May-2006 at 12:25
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cantt remember if i read this on here recently but is there an economy run in the west towards the end of the month??? thanks. D. ------------- Dermot O Rourke, used to be '99 520 black metallic Now '01 525 M-Sport, cosmos black, sports half leather seats, upgraded lights and a kick like a mule!!! |
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Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 09-May-2006 at 13:21
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There is Dermot and its my fault that there isn't information up here about it yet. I will rectify that this evening! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 09-May-2006 at 13:37
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When do you think it might be on?? Ill go in the 5 if its not too soon, the clutch went in it this evening and im just about to bring it down to ger collins to get it done so should have it back pretty soon, Think i may fare well considering i have a TDS!! ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 09-May-2006 at 13:42
Lower the MPG the better, isn't it? 
------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 09-May-2006 at 13:47
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ha ha well with my blown clutch i might give you a run for your money kin!! had to red line it in 3rd coming home to get up a slight hill...20mph!! ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 09-May-2006 at 13:52
Yikes... will the clutch not hook up at all? Slipping the clutch like
that will make it so bad that it won't be drivable. Once that happens
it is a PITA. 
------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 09-May-2006 at 14:34
Ya i really didnt want to do it but i had to get it home i was blocking the road, On way in few mins to bavarianautotechnik to get a new clutch and hopefully he will be able to source an intercooler for me too  ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 09-May-2006 at 15:57
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Economy run. Thats sounds like good fun. Driving around like a granny.
Might let my granny drive my car then, so I can win. Can I use my brother- in-laws 5.7 litre V8 Dodge Ram? (12MPG normally, 2.6 GPM driving fast)  ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 09-May-2006 at 16:34
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They are good fun in fairness. I have done a few now and think my first was the best (in my old E30). With no navigator I had to follow the directions and drive at the smae time and still managed to win a prize (for being fastest )!There is usually a break for lunch with something car related thrown in (no pressure Diarmuid) ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 09-May-2006 at 16:45
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Hi guys, I might run in this depending on the date. I ran a few Economy runs when I was in the MG car club. So it would be a nice change to run in it instead of sitting out in the country with a clip board. Any dates yet? Mick ------------- Cheers Mick 
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: gjoconnor92
Date Posted: 09-May-2006 at 17:07
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As noted in the Irish region news BMW Car Club Magazine April 2006 "Mid West Tour May 21st 11am at Killaloe in Co. Clare is the kick off for a planned tour of the area. An optional economy competition may be held. Contact Gerard O'Connor on 086 2659211 or Diarmuid Mallon for more details." More Details: The Meeting point at 11am is in Ballina Co. Tipperary (don't panic! not really a change of start, meeting point is just the other side of the bridge over the river Shannon.) If you come up from the N7 into Ballina/Killaloe Turn into the car park on the left, sign posted Swimming Pool, just after the 50km/h sign. The route is about 90miles doing a full circle of Lough Derg with a lunch halt just after half way. There is plenty of spectacular scenery on the route. All roads are good secondary roads, no back roads As well as the Economy Competition, there will also be a few Treasure Hunt type questions throw in. Please note 11am is the time for first car on the route. Please be there in good time to allow for documentation and tank filling. Looking forward to seeing you all.
------------- Gerard O'Connor 
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) http://homepage.eircom.net/~goconnor/Fvee1/FVee.htm - Sheane Formula Vee mailto:bmw2002_92@yahoo.ie - My e-mail |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 09-May-2006 at 19:32
Tippa-wah? Which part of Dublin is that in? 
------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 10-May-2006 at 02:52
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Its just out past Frank Keane's a short bit!
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 10-May-2006 at 07:09
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2 hours from Frank Keane's, so no excuses for all you city boys not travelling down! In Kin's case, bearing in mind his recent brushes with the law, allow 2.5 hours! While we had a low turnout for this event last year it was an enjoyable day. The format on the day will combine the treasure hunt, economy run and as such is more challenging than you would think. It also includes reasonably challenging route notes and requires maintaining as close as possible to the calculated journey time and average speed. There is a handicap system that will even out the difference of engine size, etc. between cars. If I recall correctly it meant that a '03 M3 nearly beat an e36 318iS in the results and Adrian romped home in his 523i. As Ger said, the first car will leave at 11:00 on the day, so if people could aim to gather by 10:30 to sign in and get their instructions, etc. it would be great. For those who don't know the area, Ballina is the Tipperary side of the town of Killaloe at the southern end of Lough Derg on the Shannon. The meeting point is the car park on the way in to Ballina from the N7. It is on the left hand side just inside the 50kph zone (note to Kin!!). If you pass a pub called Goosers (on the right hand side) you have gone a little too far. There will be a lunch stop in Portumna at the end of the outward leg and the finishing point is the same carpark we will be starting from. Let me know if you can make it and I will be able to pass on more explicit directions, etc. as needed. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 10-May-2006 at 07:29
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Unfortunately I'm going to miss it again! Heading away on holidays from May 26th to 25th. To all those who participate, enjoy. I hope that the weather stays fine for ye. ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 10-May-2006 at 07:32
Kind of short holiday! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Fey! wrote:Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 10-May-2006 at 07:32
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Taking one of those Dr Who themed holidays again Fey??! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 10-May-2006 at 07:58
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Bummer, i'm back from Crete on 21st, so will miss it unfortunately. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 10-May-2006 at 08:10
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Oops - I meant 16th to 25th. ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 10-May-2006 at 18:55
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I should be there, although i am going to bon jovi in RDS with the girlfriend on the 20th so we'll be coming home after it!! What does it entail and where do i sign!?! ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 11-May-2006 at 05:49
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Ben Just turn up on the day and ideally bring a co-pilot/navigator with you. Since its this close to home, it would be a shame to miss it! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 11-May-2006 at 06:37
Yep ill bring my girlfriend it should be interesting to see how her navigation turns out!  Actually closer than limerick now we have moved to just outside newmarket-on-fergus so i must find out the quickest way to killaloe.------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 11-May-2006 at 12:20
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Travel towards Limerick onthe dual carriageway and take the exit for Sixmilebridge. At junction in Sixmilebridge, cross straight across and follow signs for Clonlara/Killaloe. This road goes across the hills (you will cross over a few junctions on the way) and brings you eventually on to the back road from Ardnacrusha to Killaloe at Clonlara. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 11-May-2006 at 14:47
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Thanks diarmuid, will def be there on the day. ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: kirvos
Date Posted: 11-May-2006 at 19:58
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hi all, ------------- If you've got the money honey, I've got the time |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 12-May-2006 at 05:39
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Kirvos Firstly welcome. Look forward to seeing you on the day. Hopefully you'll have as much fun with 2305 as Barry and I did and I can show you her replacement, same colour e36 coupe. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 12-May-2006 at 17:08
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I'll try and go as well. Better half is doing her exams so she won't go. I'll try
borrow one of her sisters for the day to be navigator. (hope I don't end up in Dingle) How long does it normally take? i.e. what time do we leave to go home at? ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 13-May-2006 at 14:46
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First car will be away from Killaloe at 11:00. I'd expect to be all finished up by about 4:00-4:30. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 15-May-2006 at 03:57
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How did the run go lads? Any pics? ------------- Richie 
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Posted By: digweed
Date Posted: 15-May-2006 at 03:59
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jumping the gun a bit there richie (you're a week early)...
D. ------------- Dermot O Rourke, used to be '99 520 black metallic Now '01 525 M-Sport, cosmos black, sports half leather seats, upgraded lights and a kick like a mule!!! |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 15-May-2006 at 05:51
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Phew.... Thought I'd missed it myself!!! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 15-May-2006 at 06:55
 Just testin you guys.------------- Richie
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Posted By: gjoconnor92
Date Posted: 15-May-2006 at 14:10
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Since Richie got people's hopes up about pictures, here are are a few preview pics. http://homepage.eircom.net/~goconnor/Economy%20Run/Church.jpg - View from near start car park http://homepage.eircom.net/~goconnor/Economy%20Run/Bridge1.jpg - The Bridge that joins Killaloe to Ballina http://homepage.eircom.net/~goconnor/Economy%20Run/Bridge2.jpg - Another view of bridge http://homepage.eircom.net/~goconnor/Economy%20Run/Goosers.jpg - If you see this pub you have gone past the start car park if coming from the N7 side ------------- Gerard O'Connor
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) http://homepage.eircom.net/~goconnor/Fvee1/FVee.htm - Sheane Formula Vee mailto:bmw2002_92@yahoo.ie - My e-mail |
Posted By: paddy_d2k2
Date Posted: 15-May-2006 at 21:59
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I'm hoping to go myself. But where is it????? I aint got a clue!!! I heard something about the first car off at 11, im travelling from maynooth, anyone headnig that way themselves????? I'm making it my goal to get to at least ONE thing this year!!!!! Cheers, Paddy. |
Posted By: digweed
Date Posted: 15-May-2006 at 22:17
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your best bet would be to head for limerick direction...try http://www.theaa.com - ------------- Dermot O Rourke, used to be '99 520 black metallic Now '01 525 M-Sport, cosmos black, sports half leather seats, upgraded lights and a kick like a mule!!! |
Posted By: gjoconnor92
Date Posted: 16-May-2006 at 02:21
Hi Paddy I am travelling from Prosperous. My route, get on to M7/ N7 head for Limerick until a few miles after Nenagh bypass (careful camera car regularly works this stretch of road) Turn right for Killaloe/Ballina. ------------- Gerard O'Connor
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) http://homepage.eircom.net/~goconnor/Fvee1/FVee.htm - Sheane Formula Vee mailto:bmw2002_92@yahoo.ie - My e-mail |
Posted By: paddy_d2k2
Date Posted: 16-May-2006 at 10:42
| Thanks Gerard!! I will have the old AA route planner printed, and map!!!! Probably see you on the way! Ill be keeping my eye out for a convoy!! |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 18-May-2006 at 11:32
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Folks As the day approaches, can I ask people that are hoping to join us to indicate below? This is just to get an idea of numbers for instruction sheets, etc. Thanks! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 18-May-2006 at 12:04
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Me. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: andybmk
Date Posted: 18-May-2006 at 12:43
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hi everyone,i've been a member since march 05,this is my fist time on the
forum(just got broadband).Diarmuid,i hope to make it to killaloe on sunday,really enjoyed last year. |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 18-May-2006 at 13:21
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Will def be there, Should have my car back tomorrow, been dragging on for a week and a half now but im assured tomorrow, only so much of a fiat punto i can take!! ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: nn_dd
Date Posted: 18-May-2006 at 16:06
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Hi Diarmuid, Previous appointment has been cancelled and shall be in attendance. Shame if a local couldn't even get to it, just freewheel the car down to get some practice on fuel saving ! See you there early, if you need a hand. ------------- E39 530d Touring |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 18-May-2006 at 16:21
Ya might turn into a charity "bmw push" at this rate, reckon id win on the MPG!!  ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 18-May-2006 at 16:23
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Andrew - welcome to the brave new world of broadband! Looking forward to catching up on Sunday. I won't have the current e36 to show you (Mrs D will have it for the weekend while I'm getting a small oil weep sorted on hers) but have a loaner at the moment that is interesting - hopefully the sun shines for it. Will James be able to join us this time? Nigel - ask Andrew, a little local knowledge can be a dangerous thing! Thanks for the offer, may well take you up on it. If you aren't in work on Friday, maybe you'd PM your phone number? I'll give you a call on Saturday. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 18-May-2006 at 16:25
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Don't forget Ben, there's a handicap system! Also, you'd need a few friends, its a long push! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 18-May-2006 at 16:29
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ah but does the handicap system cater for engine off and being pushed by 5 18 yr olds??!! ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: richard31
Date Posted: 18-May-2006 at 16:52
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I soo wish i could be there. It sounds like it should be a good laugh. I have such a bad track record with this club so far ------------- E36 318is coupe black |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 18-May-2006 at 18:26
5 * 18 year olds may be sufficient handicap all by itself! There is a time element to consider too! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Daxklynsmith
Date Posted: 19-May-2006 at 05:08
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Not if the 18 year olds are Female, Bikini'd and preferably pretty. Ben would definitely win as no-one would pass him ------------- Dax Klynsmith |
Posted By: Daxklynsmith
Date Posted: 19-May-2006 at 05:11
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What time and where in Portumna is the lunch stop? Will try and get down there for a look see at the cars. Dax ------------- Dax Klynsmith |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 19-May-2006 at 05:39
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Dax You have mail. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Daxklynsmith
Date Posted: 19-May-2006 at 06:02
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Thanks Dairmud, will be there , any idea what time the convoy should start arriving? ------------- Dax Klynsmith |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 19-May-2006 at 06:38
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Probably between 12:30 and 1:00. See you there. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 19-May-2006 at 14:45
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Sorry guys. I can't go. Have to work on Sunday 'coz I need to take
tomorrow off to bring Pamela's stupid horse to the stupid vets to get a stupid test done before it can be sold. I HATE horses. It would be cheaper to kill the damn thing. I was really looking forward to the trip as well. Once again I'm sorry. Hope you all have fun.  ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 19-May-2006 at 16:07
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No worries Alex. I'll try to post a few photo's on Sunday night to show you what you missed! Good luck with the horse! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: andybmk
Date Posted: 19-May-2006 at 16:45
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hi diarmuid
not sure if james is going,can't seem to contact him. nigel diarmuid is right. might be better off not knowing the roads |
Posted By: richard31
Date Posted: 19-May-2006 at 19:21
Yippee!! I can go i got some saint to cover for me the whole day on Sunday. So i will be attending my first ever Bmw club event.  ------------- E36 318is coupe black |
Posted By: digweed
Date Posted: 19-May-2006 at 22:55
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i'm hoping to be there, just got wrangled to work sat night and its going to be about 4am when i finish, so hopefully should be up in time... D.
------------- Dermot O Rourke, used to be '99 520 black metallic Now '01 525 M-Sport, cosmos black, sports half leather seats, upgraded lights and a kick like a mule!!! |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 20-May-2006 at 03:29
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Do you want a wake up call?! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 21-May-2006 at 10:16
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Hi guys. I'm here in work. It's dead today coz of the weather. Should have gone. Hope you're all having fun. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: digweed
Date Posted: 21-May-2006 at 14:11
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here's afew pics, the weather was terrible and not really the best for photos. well done to the two organisers, gjoconnor and dergside, thanks very much for a great day. twas nice to put a few more names to faces. http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=173 - pics ------------- Dermot O Rourke, used to be '99 520 black metallic Now '01 525 M-Sport, cosmos black, sports half leather seats, upgraded lights and a kick like a mule!!! |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 21-May-2006 at 14:20
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Bad weather all right. Still would have liked to go. Only 2 customers came
into the shop all day. I used to drive a yellow Kangoo just like that one in the pic. Those were the days. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: richard31
Date Posted: 21-May-2006 at 15:19
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It was a great day. I'm absolutely shattered from it and it was well worth the day off and i actually won something hehe!!! Thanks to gjoconnor and dergside well done. ------------- E36 318is coupe black |
Posted By: lukeduke
Date Posted: 21-May-2006 at 15:38
WHAT A TERRIBLE DAY TODAY WITH ALL THAT RAIN!!! glad to hear spirits wernt dampend with the bad weather!!! ------------- Previous: 2001 M3 2004 M3 CS. Current: 2007 318D SE SALOON. |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 21-May-2006 at 16:52
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Thanks for a great day lads, great to put some more faces to names, Organisers did a top job thanks guys. ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: kirvos
Date Posted: 21-May-2006 at 17:12
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Hi all, sorry had to miss lake drive today, family lunch meeting claimed me plus work in Chateau Despair on Sun eve. Former Miss Dergside 91TN2305 sends apologies for missing her former master. Joined the club last week, so expect to se ye all on other (drier) days Til then, Kirvos ------------- If you've got the money honey, I've got the time |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 21-May-2006 at 17:23
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Firstly, a big thanks to the folks that made it to Ballina/Killaloe. It was a horrible day and in the circumstances the turnout of 5 cars to take part was excellent. A few of the guys have already identified themselves here but the list of participants was: Richard31 - travelled from Limerick Ben O'Brien - travelled from Newmarket on Fergus Digweed - travelled from Ennis Andybmk - travelled from Adare Paddy_d2k2 - travelled from Maynooth (big thanks for that, especially because of the weather!). NN_DD joined us in Ballina before the set-off and again at the end. Daxklynsmith joined us for lunch in Portumna (it should have been my first time to meet Dax but by pure chance we swapped parking spaces in John Roches garage in Gort yesterday). Will get the results up here later, but in the meantime thanks again to all for making the effort. It was great to meet a few more club members and swap petrolhead type experiences. The link below will take you to a few photo's I took, the weather didn't encourage me to stand out and take more http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=174 - http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?albu m=174 ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 21-May-2006 at 17:24
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Kirvos - no worries. We'll catch up at another event! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: paddy_d2k2
Date Posted: 21-May-2006 at 19:45
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I just want to say to the guys....thanks for organising the event....i had a blast! And i won a prize for the treasure hunt!!!! Not often i win stuff!!! Even though the weather was brutal, i enjoyed the day, and the spin down and back was a break from the norm too!!! No complaints from the lady either, she really enjoyed the day too!! Ger and Dergside.....really well organised, great fun, thanks again!!! It was great putting a few faces to the names!!!! |
Posted By: andybmk
Date Posted: 22-May-2006 at 16:51
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hi everyone
just like everyone else i'd like to thank dergside and gjoconner for a great day.great to hear everyone got home safe and sound.hope to see everyone soon |
Posted By: gjoconnor92
Date Posted: 23-May-2006 at 13:52
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I have posted a few pics http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=175 - http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?albu m=175
------------- Gerard O'Connor
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) http://homepage.eircom.net/~goconnor/Fvee1/FVee.htm - Sheane Formula Vee mailto:bmw2002_92@yahoo.ie - My e-mail |
Posted By: richard31
Date Posted: 24-May-2006 at 00:40
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Good god i look like s**t in those photos anychance you could edit me out Ger? lol ------------- E36 318is coupe black |