Gaydon Festival Approaching

[DaveD]

I don't know where people get this impression from...its the biggest bmw meet in the country...not too expensive..it cost me a tenner + to go the classic show in tatton park yesterday and last year there were loads of zoners parked together and we had a laugh..it really is what you make it

[billgatese30]

I don't think I'm going to be able to attend the meet. Not sure of I'm liking the 'snobbery' factor too.

I wouldn't be too impressed If someone turned-up their nose at mine because I hadn't cleaned a bolt head.
That's just crazy.

Was also told a true story of a mercedes club member (hope your reading this Bill gates ) He went to an event where certain members had to have their center wheel badges displaying the three pointed star line up corectly with the tyre valve!

Not just that, but the judges were checking for missing labels in the engine bay too.

concours events hold no interest, show and shine is acceptable, but concours just seems to get stupider every year

[DaveD]

there was that guy last year who had taken his tyres off and was cleaning them with a tooth brush..............

[hubble]

there was that guy last year who had taken his tyres off and was cleaning them with a tooth brush..............

I know I'm fussy, but that's just madness.

[Gortour]

The concours bit isn't really my scene either. Is the Gaydon show a Concours, show and shine or just a pleasant "enjoy the day" type event like Hestercombe?

(Though there were a few there polishing from the minute they got there to the minute the prizes were dished out...)

[e36boy]

I should be going but not sure if i'll be in the e30 coz it has loads of problems at the moment and im skint, I'll probably turn up in my e36 or an X-Type diesal

Im just going to have a look at some nice BMW's of all types, not just e30's.

[HartgeH27]

Right guys !
As some of you know I support Ron Parish on the BMWCC E30 Register and can say it really is a good day. Personally I can understand people not wanting to pay £45 to join the BMWCC but you can always park in the main car park and pay your walk in entry fee. Ok you dont get to show with the main E30 or Cabriolet or Motorsport section but you do get to see the cars. There is free entry to the Museum which believe it or not is bloody good, got loads of interesting cars.
Food and drink is limited normally to the indoor cafeteria (expensive) or the burger/hog roast outside, I would always take food and drink with me.
If you do stump up the readies and join the BMWCC you will be able to show with the large E30 contingent but segregation for Zoners is not possible due to the limited space and timing/arrival of cars.
Also if you show you can get a spin around the Aston Martin test track playing follow me leader with the pace car. Dont break the rules - no cameras and speed limits to be adhered to.

Lot of money yes - but if you have not experienced Gaydon before you really should try it the once at least.

No concours in the main E30 show section, Ron conducts his normal show and shine which is realistic and not overly penickity like the concours.

Finally, its not very kiddy or lady friendly so bear that in mind.

I say go at least once !!!!

[billgatese30]

gaydon is a big display of cars from each section of the car club (i.e. the e30 register, the 5 sereis register the local regions etc) then there is also a concours competition and a show and shine comp for thise who wish to enter

there is also free entry into the motor museum

there is generally just a huge lump of e30 owners kcikng around having a laugh and lots of nice cars to go and have a look at both inside and outside the mueseum

[Frenchy]

Agreed,worth going to. shame we have not got an area put aside,not keen on leaving my car in the car park outside and walking in so i will not be there.

Like to keep an eye on it as all it takes is one nugget/jealous twet/thief, brand new centre caps on mine would like them to stay on my car.

[DaveD]

Right guys !
As some of you know I support Ron Parish on the BMWCC E30 Register and can say it really is a good day. Personally I can understand people not wanting to pay £45 to join the BMWCC but you can always park in the main car park and pay your walk in entry fee. Ok you dont get to show with the main E30 or Cabriolet or Motorsport section but you do get to see the cars. There is free entry to the Museum which believe it or not is bloody good, got loads of interesting cars.
Food and drink is limited normally to the indoor cafeteria (expensive) or the burger/hog roast outside, I would always take food and drink with me.
If you do stump up the readies and join the BMWCC you will be able to show with the large E30 contingent but segregation for Zoners is not possible due to the limited space and timing/arrival of cars.
Also if you show you can get a spin around the Aston Martin test track playing follow me leader with the pace car. Dont break the rules - no cameras and speed limits to be adhered to.

Lot of money yes - but if you have not experienced Gaydon before you really should try it the once at least.

No concours in the main E30 show section, Ron conducts his normal show and shine which is realistic and not overly penickity like the concours.

Finally, its not very kiddy or lady friendly so bear that in mind.

I say go at least once !!!!

as it happens i have joined the club but the above was not the case last year...what has change...we had a zone section behind the official 'club' bit

see this link from last year

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 9&start=25

[he30]

I'll be heading down, not been before so i'm interested to see what it's all about. As for the membership, might give it a go, could be a laugh taking the old bus in! You'd spend 45 sheets on a night out, so why not on a day out? + free magazines and a spin on the track! Have to organize a convoy down for the yorkshire crowd.

See you there

[beardymat]

I'll be heading down, not been before so i'm interested to see what it's all about. As for the membership, might give it a go, could be a laugh taking the old bus in! You'd spend 45 sheets on a night out, so why not on a day out? + free magazines and a spin on the track! Have to organize a convoy down for the yorkshire crowd.

See you there

im up for a convoy, read my magazine today from the car club and its not bad. noticed you also get £1.10 off per issue of total bmw when you subscribe so its worth the moolah.

im totally not interested in toffeenosing or polishing my finger ends away but i like looking round cars and talking to owners and i hope a few people want a look at mine so im willing to pay the price to get in.

last year was good but i would like to meet a few more people

[DaveD]

I'll be heading down, not been before so i'm interested to see what it's all about. As for the membership, might give it a go, could be a laugh taking the old bus in! You'd spend 45 sheets on a night out, so why not on a day out? + free magazines and a spin on the track! Have to organize a convoy down for the yorkshire crowd.

See you there

Three of us went down from in convoy last year.(me, Daz and Mat)met up at Tibshelf on the M1..

[HartgeH27]

But no guarantees for Zoners this year as E30MARK and I will not be there either at the gate or the 'car park'.

[E30Mark]

Have i been banned then?

I should be there!

Might even volunteer to do the gate for a short stint... feeling generous tonight! Just been organising my itinerary for my holidays to Aus!!!

[he30]

I'll be heading down, not been before so i'm interested to see what it's all about. As for the membership, might give it a go, could be a laugh taking the old bus in! You'd spend 45 sheets on a night out, so why not on a day out? + free magazines and a spin on the track! Have to organize a convoy down for the yorkshire crowd.

See you there

Three of us went down from in convoy last year.(me, Daz and Mat)met up at Tibshelf on the M1..

The plans set then

[DaveD]

make a list...it has to be early though as the queues can be incredible



1/daved

[he30]

[quote="DaveD"]make a list...it has to be early though as the queues can be incredible



1/daved[/quote/
2/ he30

[Kedge]

Isn't this whats normally said months before Gaydon then on the day people on the gate let in whatever other cars they like the look of. Or is this being cracked down on this year?

[HartgeH27]

Right guys !
As some of you know I support Ron Parish on the BMWCC E30 Register and can say it really is a good day. Personally I can understand people not wanting to pay £45 to join the BMWCC but you can always park in the main car park and pay your walk in entry fee. Ok you dont get to show with the main E30 or Cabriolet or Motorsport section but you do get to see the cars. There is free entry to the Museum which believe it or not is bloody good, got loads of interesting cars.
Food and drink is limited normally to the indoor cafeteria (expensive) or the burger/hog roast outside, I would always take food and drink with me.
If you do stump up the readies and join the BMWCC you will be able to show with the large E30 contingent but segregation for Zoners is not possible due to the limited space and timing/arrival of cars.
Also if you show you can get a spin around the Aston Martin test track playing follow me leader with the pace car. Dont break the rules - no cameras and speed limits to be adhered to.

Lot of money yes - but if you have not experienced Gaydon before you really should try it the once at least.

No concours in the main E30 show section, Ron conducts his normal show and shine which is realistic and not overly penickity like the concours.

Finally, its not very kiddy or lady friendly so bear that in mind.

I say go at least once !!!!

as it happens i have joined the club but the above was not the case last year...what has change...we had a zone section behind the official 'club' bit

see this link from last year

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 9&start=25

Dave,

I organised that on the 'fly'

Takes a lot work to do it.

[HartgeH27]

Mark you actually going then ?

LOL

[beardymat]

1/daved
2/ he30
3/ beardymat

[E30Mark]

Mark you actually going then ?

LOL

I think so! Haven't been for the last 2 years, so might do a round trip there & back in the day!

1/daved
2/ he30
3/ beardymat
4. E30Mark

[tristan325]

I believe there is a space after the colon

Should also have been a semi-colon i.e. ;

Tsk tsk, such shocking gramma these days from the "yoofs"!

[zimmerbimmer1]

I'll be there on the Central Region stand (fingers crossed).

Pop by and say hello

[bss325i]

Went last year, deff going again.
1/daved
2/ he30
3/ beardymat
4. E30Mark
5. bss325i
6.

[Gortour]

Haven't been for the last 2 years, so might do a round trip there & back in the day!

Me too Mark, will park in the main carpark area though, can't justify spending out on the BMWCC entry fee when the car won't be on the showfield anyway.
It's not going on a showfield till I sort that buggered valance.

1/daved
2/ he30
3/ beardymat
4/ E30Mark
5/ bss325i
6/ gortour

[HartgeH27]

I know you Dorset types like a little deviancy but buggered a valance ?

[Gortour]

I know you Dorset types like a little deviancy but buggered a valance ?

It was the tree that buggered the valance, not me...
honest....

[he30]

AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!

Gutted, can't make it, work commitments. Offshore for 2 weeks. Can't afford to turn the dollars away

[evilbemer]

Im there, first e30 meet for me, as long as the cars back on the road!!!!!!

[bss325i]

Paid my membership today, and my display fee so will be deff going. Will be good to put a few faces to name and see some top cars again.

[adit]

im going, all being well. saw no end of one-occupant-beemers on the way last year,any1 wanna share petrol costs/driving,etc.? im in portsmouth. ps dont know what all the fuss is about costs, cant see why billgates cant pay for us all, he'd only lose half an hours interest on his billions, eh chris?

[adit]

ps if youre young,slim & blonde, id be willing to share b&b too!!!

[MissG]

Im going. Ive paid my membership but not sure if any room on the stand. Ive joined more for their trackdays.
Not sure if they are a bit snobby or not.