Northern BMW Festival at Tatton Park - 11th July 2010

Post by **Robert T** » Thu 08 Jul, 2010 18:59

I have updated the lead post with those whom we think are taking part in the Bimble. Please let me know if you wish to be take part.

I need to confirm numbers for the EM tomorrow, so please please can everyone let me know if they are definitely dining with us. For those of you who were planning on watching the footy - now that the inevitable has happened - you are more than welcome to come along - I just need to know how many!

Finally, those who are on the "interested" list, please can you let me know whether you wish to come along.

Look forward to seeing you all on Sunday morning.

Cheers R.

PS Unwashed zeds may be made to sit in a corner.

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Thu 08 Jul, 2010 21:16

Rob, Confirmed I'll be there for the breakfast but not evening meal / drive.

See you there.

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Thu 08 Jul, 2010 21:23

yocky z3 2.0 wrote:Hi everybody,

Me and Canman meeting at McDonalds Tankersley (J36 M1) at 7.30am Sunday. Departing at 7.45am if anyone else interested. This is the route we are taking:

Take A628 over Woodhead to Mottram,
Take A560 towards Romiley,
Take A627 through Marple to Hazel Grove,
Take A523 to Poynton,
Then A5149 through Woodford towards A34 Aderley Edge,
Then take A535 onto A537 towards Knutford.

See you all Sunday, the more the merrier!

Cheers,
Tony

hiya yocky
we live im marple if you want we could join the bunch on the way down...?

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Thu 08 Jul, 2010 21:33

Hi that would be great to join us, not sure as to what time we will get there so maybe there is a meeting place you can think of near you that is on our route. further up this thread Tony ,( yocky ) has left his mobile number so give him a bell and he'll make sure we meet up.
any more ?

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Thu 08 Jul, 2010 21:38

Canman wrote:Hi that would be great to join us, not sure as to what time we will get there so maybe there is a meeting place you can think of near you that is on our route. further up this thread Tony ,( yocky ) has left his mobile number so give him a bell and he'll make sure we meet up.
any more ?

well spotted that man.....

i'll give him a bell tomorrow........he might be busy just now

MikeR · Post by **MikeR** » Thu 08 Jul, 2010 22:17

Hi Robert

Numbers look very healthy - more than last year! I'll contact Geoff tomorrow night to give him an idea of numbers and the possible amount of space we'll need! to help him set out the show ground on Saturday.
As usual I'll be at the park ahead of you hoping to get us on our own patch.
See you Sunday
Mike R

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Fri 09 Jul, 2010 05:13

Weathers looking OK

Forecast

Tops Down Volume Up!

Looking Forward to meeting you all

Post by **Robert T** » Fri 09 Jul, 2010 07:18

Thanks Mike. Hopefully we will be able to put on a nice display for them this year. See you at the show.

Cheers R.

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Fri 09 Jul, 2010 09:24

Rob, my brothers coming along in his Z3 if its not raining

(BB/show only)

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Fri 09 Jul, 2010 09:38

Jonttt wrote:Rob, my brothers coming along in his Z3 if its not raining (BB/show only)

Shame Barbie can't make it......
Red and Yellow and Pink and Green

zedder3 · Post by **zedder3** » Fri 09 Jul, 2010 10:49

Really looking forward to this! Not looking forward to the return to bucket use tomorrow but it'll be worth it in the end.

See you at Booths 9.45!

Post by **Robert T** » Fri 09 Jul, 2010 17:23

Numbers have been confirmed for the evening meal. I have also brought it forward to 6.30pm. I have updated the lead post and added a link to their menu. I may be able to squeeze some extras in, but I would have to phone first.

After reading the menu, I'm feeling a little peckish now.

Cheers R.

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Sat 10 Jul, 2010 00:04

Washed my car using buckets today.

I tried a little experiment and filled the buckets with the hose at the same pressure as I usually use to wash the car (not full pressure) to get an estimate of how long I would have used the hose for with the water needed using buckets.

Although a rough estimate I can safely say I would have used much less water with the hose

I'm sure they just ban them not because you use less water with a bucket but because most people are too lazy to do it if they can't use a hosepipe.

I was tempted to use the hopepipe but chickened out last minute as I just know the magistrate living next door would have video'd me (she is the nosiest woman I've ever met

)

Anyway what a pointless exercise that was, if they are going to do it they should just ban you from washing your car altogether

Post by **Robert T** » Sat 10 Jul, 2010 08:38

Jonttt wrote:Anyway what a pointless exercise that was, if they are going to do it they should just ban you from washing your car altogether

They can't do that - you have to have clean numberplates for the cameras.

Cheers R.

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Sat 10 Jul, 2010 10:33

Ah, never thought of that, so you could be allowed to wash your number plates only

007 · Post by **007** » Sat 10 Jul, 2010 12:21

Can someone give me the postcode for the meeting point, I fancy a nice bacon butty first thing

Looking forward to the day and meeting all the Z ers.

Si 007

Post by **Robert T** » Sat 10 Jul, 2010 13:23

Special postcode, just for Simon - KW1 4YR.

For everybody else, please check the lead post and check the link to the map as the postcode doesn't quite hit the mark. Booths is not visible from the main road - it is round the back of the court building on the other side of the road to the Shell petrol station. Entrance is normally by turning right at the big set of lights if you come in from North, passing the Shell petrol station on the left.

Cheers R.

PS Simon, only joking - please check the lead post like everybody else.

Althulas · Post by **Althulas** » Sat 10 Jul, 2010 14:18

I wondered why Tatton Park rang a bell with me when I was up near there collecting a ebay win last week

well have fun folks.

007 · Post by **007** » Sat 10 Jul, 2010 14:59

O yes i see it now

Si

g8jka · Post by **g8jka** » Sat 10 Jul, 2010 15:16

I will be riding solo now so no need for the possible +1. Better hurry up and finsh work so I can get the car cleaned and all the jobs done before tomorrow! My first show driving a Z and not just a gookah passenger, look forward to it.

whiteminks · Post by **whiteminks** » Sun 11 Jul, 2010 15:43

Hi All,

I hope you had a fabulous time!

I am sorry I couldn't be with you as planned but am nursing a very poorly cat

.

I hope to see you all again very soon.

Pxxx

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Sun 11 Jul, 2010 17:35

Just got back form a great day (ready to watch the world cup).

We were easily the biggest contingent of BMW's there

and had to be split into 2 groups for parking again.

Was good catching up with familiar faces and meeting new ones.

Thanks for organising the pre meet again Rob, was great to see so many Zeds cruising in

I did not get an exact number but we must have been pushing 30 Z3's

Daz2626 · Post by **Daz2626** » Sun 11 Jul, 2010 17:43

Sorry I coudn't make it

as I've been on call all weekend

Photos please Ladies and Gents

aceman · Post by **aceman** » Sun 11 Jul, 2010 17:44

Yes was a good turnout and I think if my counting was correct the silvers were just out numbered by the "other" colours today

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Sun 11 Jul, 2010 17:59

There were quite a few reds knocking about

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Sun 11 Jul, 2010 18:04

really enjoyed today, some great zed's and some great people.
had a lovely run home with Tony (

) brill navigation. went by macclesfield and called at the Cat and Fiddle

on route to Buxton.
anyhow a couple of pic's

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Sun 11 Jul, 2010 18:19

Elt · Post by **Elt** » Sun 11 Jul, 2010 18:27

Hi all great to see so many z's at Tatton Park, sorry i didn't introduce myself but you all seemed to be chattin happily, i was in the silver z3m with the ac schnitzer twin pipes parked next to jonttt ? i didn't get their until after 2, i hope to meet up with you guys another time. C

Zed Carer · Post by **Zed Carer** » Sun 11 Jul, 2010 21:22

Fabulous day - great cars and people with an enjoyable bimble afterwards - hope that the EM'ers enjoyed the meal

Nice to meet up with old friends and new ones - thanks Robert for organising again.

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Sun 11 Jul, 2010 21:52

that was the 1st one we've been so it was great to meet everyone....
good roads and good company..........

the bimblel bread was good to

see you all again soon

Post by **Robert T** » Sun 11 Jul, 2010 22:03

Thanks to all who turned out for the day - lots of nice shiney zeds. Thanks also to Dave and Clare for their work in organising and leading the Bimble.

A few photos from the day:

I'd also like to say a big thank you to Hang_em_high for the suggestion of removing the rear light cluster in order to gain access to the inside rear wing - the Dent man managed to get two dents out of my rear wheelarch using that technique.

Cheers R.

TaffZee · Post by **TaffZee** » Mon 12 Jul, 2010 04:15

Great day out, sorry didnt get to meet more of you, but the dent man was busy with my multiple door dents!, nice speaking to all that I did meet. Thanks to the organisers, great turnout.

Jim+Lena.

calbens · Post by **calbens** » Mon 12 Jul, 2010 05:13

I know it was only a flying ('scuse the pun) visit from me and that my car wasn't up to it's usual clean shiny self

but it was fantastic to see so many Zeds attended and to catch up with old friends,

Clare, Dave and Rob keep up the good work and see you at Christmas

Dave L2 · Post by **Dave L2** » Mon 12 Jul, 2010 07:12

I'd like to echo Rob's thank you to all those that turned out and made this year's event bigger again.

Thanks also go to Rob for the huge majority of the organisation and to Mike R for making sure we had somewhere to park.

I can only apollogise to the Bimblers for the minor technical difficulty that had us trapped in Knutsford at the start, buta quick Tom Tom swap soon had us going again.

Great to catch up with old faces againand to be able to put new faces to new names.

Sorry to hear you couldn't make it whiteminx, hope kitty is feeling better soon.

007 · Post by **007** » Mon 12 Jul, 2010 08:29

Looks like a great day for all.
Big sorry to you guys for not making it, last minute problems (not the Z)
meant we could not attend.

Quick update on the M I was going to buy, I have talked the guy in to keeping his car so I will be keeping the 2.8 for now

I will have something new to show you guys.....another Just Roadster first.
Watch this space!

Cheers

Si

justgilly · Post by **justgilly** » Mon 12 Jul, 2010 12:47

Hi all

Many thanks for a very enjoyable day at Tatton Park. You all made me feel welcome and I managed to pick up a few hints and tips.
Thanks Redzed(Ian) for the "convoy" to Knutsford and Rob for organising us all.
One of these days I'll manage to download some photos!!

Gill

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Mon 12 Jul, 2010 17:33

Hi all,
Just like to say a big thank you to Rob, Clare ,and Dave,for all their efforts in organising a great day out.Really enjoyed the bimble through the peak district,could have done with a few less high speed bumps though,
(only minor damage to the spare wheel housing)For the first few miles i was a bit confused,there seemed to be a horse box leading the way
(but at least it was silver one ).
And ending the day with a nice meal,a couple of beers,and great company.Oh and despite Rob, dave and Waynes expert advice i still cant get my head round posting pics.
Many thanks once again Maurice and Andrea.

Zed Carer · Post by **Zed Carer** » Mon 12 Jul, 2010 19:49

maurice the martian wrote:Really enjoyed the bimble through the peak district,could have done with a few less high speed bumps though,
(only minor damage to the spare wheel housing)

My Z3 isn't even lowered but it is still on the original rear shock absorbers (the fronts were replaced 2 years ago) and we had one really big bottoming - I didn't dare look as it sounded like the top mount had failed - but it looks as if I now have a modified spare wheel carrier.

Now ordering new shocks plus top mounts.

Great fun even though the speed warning device in the passenger seat was a bit over active at times - hasn't got an off switch

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Mon 12 Jul, 2010 20:02

Zed Carer wrote: Great fun even though the speed warning device in the passenger seat was a bit over active at times - hasn't got an off switch

Wow ZC that's a bit of a risky comment - you've already had one broken arm - are you developing a craving for hospital food as well ???

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Mon 12 Jul, 2010 22:22

What a great turn out

Here are a few pics

Robert t looking happy after leaving the BMW hook a duck stall

seasurfer · Post by **seasurfer** » Thu 15 Jul, 2010 13:14

Any of you zedders fancy coming to the Walney Meet on 7th August ?

Gill

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Thu 15 Jul, 2010 19:33

Thanks to Rob for organising the butties meet and to those in the NW region BMWCC for giving us somewhere to show off our zeds - we definitely had the largest turnout. Some belated pics from me:

...and after the positive comments on my previous mirror shadow shot, here's another (from Tatton this time):

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