Gaydon 2012

[pony]

I went to Gaydon today .... I thought it was the BMW Car Club show .... It wasn't .... Turns out ur was the Rover P6 Club , Austin Club day and all these British cars .... No where near the number of cars and people as a BMW would bring or the mix of people .... Only one fit bird !!!!

[pony]

I have a few photographs but not sure how to upload on here

[Barx325i]

the clue is in the title


every year

[pacerpete]

I went to Gaydon today .... I thought it was the BMW Car Club show .... It wasn't .... Turns out * I tried to use text speak but the text speak filter stopped me * was the Rover P6 Club , Austin Club day and all these British cars .... No where near the number of cars and people as a BMW would bring or the mix of people .... Only one fit bird !!!!

Soni, you were lucky to get out alive and with your ringpiece intact , them Austin / Rover types are partial to a strapping young lad !

[Barx325i]

I went to Gaydon today .... I thought it was the BMW Car Club show .... It wasn't .... Turns out * I tried to use text speak but the text speak filter stopped me * was the Rover P6 Club , Austin Club day and all these British cars .... No where near the number of cars and people as a BMW would bring or the mix of people .... Only one fit bird !!!!

Soni, you were lucky to get out alive and with your ringpiece intact , them Austin / Rover types are partial to a strapping young lad !

entirely my point, quendo's the lot of em

[TPS]

I went to Gaydon today .... I thought it was the BMW Car Club show .... It wasn't .... Turns out * I tried to use text speak but the text speak filter stopped me * was the Rover P6 Club , Austin Club day and all these British cars .... No where near the number of cars and people as a BMW would bring or the mix of people .... Only one fit bird !!!!

Soni, you were lucky to get out alive and with your ringpiece intact , them Austin / Rover types are partial to a strapping young lad !

Especially those Austin Cambridge, owners with their mint sills!

[adit]

i'm looking forward to this. hope to arrive at the usual campsite on Saturday afternoon and enjoy a good evening and early start on Sunday.
you are welcome to phone me btw Kos

[gingerrusta]

I am going so would be nice to meet any zoners while at the show

[adit]

give us a call mate , we'll be there

[billcarr182]

As a non-BMWCC member with a fairly nice (washed) car, how do I go about showing her off?

[Kos]

Not possible. Show and shine entires are closed as are advanced ticket sales.

[DanThe]

Is it going to rain or will the sun be making an appearance?

[adit]

i suspect both Dan, as usual

[tari]

Is it too late to get tickets for this?

Not for the zone stand as I understand they're sold out. Just to park on the grounds?

Cheers

[Kos]

You can get a ticket on the gate and park in general parking

[tari]

Excellent!! Thanks mate

[Hoobs]

It was bloody hot there today.

Far fewer cars than past years and most of the best cars were in the car park and unable to enter the stands.

[DanThe]

Im a right redneck this evening
Didnt seem to be as organised as well as it usually is, still a good day out though

[tari]

Was still good to see all of those lovely BMW's!!!!

[pacerpete]

I had a good day .Good to see the usual executives /victims / vermin !

Shame there were foook all morsels, I spent even less money than Everett !

[DanThe]

Pete the usual traders obviously hadnt renewed their BMWCC memberships this year, I wonder if they had set up in the car park with the peasants?

[rh306]

Good to see the zoners out.. Chatted to the stanced E12 guy as well (is he on here too?) even compared tool kits

[tari]

I saw danthe's car!! Looking very nice!! The weren't as many e30's as I thought there would be though.

[bigbird76]

well i thought it was ok until i went back to my car and overheard a gentleman saying that some scumbag had stolen one of his bbs centrcaps from a E30 325 in the carpark, I guess a bmw show is a good place to steal from someones pride and joy these days, Makes me sick..



Leigh

[Kos]

well i thought it was ok until i went back to my car and overheard a gentleman saying that some scumbag had stolen one of his bbs centrcaps from a E30 325 in the carpark, I guess a bmw show is a good place to steal from someones pride and joy these days, Makes me sick..



Leigh

i would say unbelievable but you do get scum turn up

[Andyboy]

Gaydon was excellent this year - probably the best one ever. Loads of nice cars, stunning weather and plenty of freaks/weirdos/Zoners. Good to put some more names to faces...........Pacer with his Ferrari cap!

[pacerpete]

Gaydon was excellent this year - probably the best one ever. Loads of nice cars, stunning weather and plenty of freaks/weirdos/Zoners. Good to put some more names to faces...........Pacer with his Ferrari cap!

Actually it's a Verdi Ferrari cap as seen on watchdog stitching up loads of SOR victims . That and the fact that it saved me from getting fried makes it acceptable


PS Best of all it was free, something that a man of your legendary carefulness could definately appreciate !

[Low_E30]

Actually it's a Verdi Ferrari cap as seen on watchdog stitching up loads of SOR victims .

Lol.... Saw that too !... Shame on him....Surprised he's up to that kind of thing when you consider the money he's made over the years....

[pony]

I went to the BMW Car Club Festival on Sunday. I had a good time. I was keen on coming mainly because it is the 40th anniversary of BMW M Power / BMW Motorsport and also the 60th anniversary of BMW Car Club.

I think it was the best ever or well up there. I turned up late between 1 and 2 .... So many cars didn't know where to start first ....
Started with the BMW Park Lane / BMW UK stands, Munich Legends had a quick look
CSLs, the BMW M Powers, Concours, 8 Series, 6 Series, M Coupes, Alpinas ....

I went a bit over the top taking photographs .... I have so many .... I couldn't spend too long looking at each car as there were so many. I would have liked to turn up earlier to soak up and appreciate the road cars more ....

My favourites .... 325i Sport in Concours section H5 SKH love to take that home .... 
Park Lane 320 and their 7 Series, 
E36 M3 Evolution Imola Red GT S699 ERC, 
735i 779 BMW I was dreaming about poncing about in that and going 'Alright ' well prepped
E30 318i C854 WLA well prepped 
Z4 M Coupe S4 DAD in Interlagos Blue and the other one ....
M3 Sport Evolution in Jet Black
E30 323i 2 door immaculately prepped
E46 330Ci Clubsport
Just nice to see a rare top of the range E46 even though not supposed to be much better than regular 330
Jenson Buttons M5
M635CSi in Black
E9 3.0 CSL in light blue

The one I wanted to take home post probably the 325i Sport because I know how much fun to drive .... Then the M635CSi. Z4 M Coupe or 735i, M3 Sport Evolution ....

I think I should have come earlier to soak up the atmosphere more. Fantastic show, well organised, plenty of cars, lots of E46 M3s, great weather, that tall brunette bird was tidy ....

Thought there were hardly any M3 CS or M3 CSL especially original without modification .... Good effort on the BMW Car Club and all the organisers

[hennabm]

Hi pony

did you get the reg or a photo of the E30 323i?

[pony]

C797 NUY
Looks BRAND NEW

I got some photos but I dunno how to post on here ....
I can email u or send u on Whats App ?

[pony]

I forgot to mention I really liked the E39 M5 2003 I think Carbon Black though I am not sure if it is completely standard ....

SN03 GAN

Really love Le Mans Blue on E39 M5 too

[pacerpete]

I forgot to mention I really liked the E39 M5 2003 I think Carbon Black though I am not sure if it is completely standard ....

SN03 GAN

That is a really nice car. The owner is a good bloke too.

He has just dropped a bag on getting his wheels refurbed and new tyres. They were fitted Friday evening ,shame Lepsons do not know how to balance wheels........

Luckily KwikFit saved the day !!!

He has seen the light and returned the car to stock after spunking many thousands with CA (Council Automotive) molesting it.

[pony]

I think when BMW have spent millions of pounds of German Deutchmarks rather on
Design
Research and Development
Testing
With all their chassis development engineers, power train engineers meeting the targets of performance, handling, safety, and trading off some performance for reliability such as lowering the rev limit, making components more durable .... Seems odd to upset the overall balance of the car ....

But I do now have an appreciation at least in why some people modify cars .... To improve box fresh package such for BMWs .... Brakes often , not sure how to improve steering feel though ....

[pony]

Hi pony

did you get the reg or a photo of the E30 323i?

Your 323i is the original launch one ? Was it used in the press too ?

Btw I sent u photographs of the 323i