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Subject: DFW7 - 12/02/06 DIY & Charity Meet Summary and Lots of Pics Author: JL : member since December, 2003 : 2170 posts Posted on: 2006-12-03 00:44:10

The weather cooperated and we had a great time today. Euro Connection (EC) opened its door early and DFW7 members were treated with Krispy Crème donuts and Noah’s coffee. In all, we had 18 7 Series owners participated throughout the day.

Big thanks to Nino of EC for offering his facility to DFW7. The lifts and his knowledge of BMW came in handy. This meet was also for a charitable cause, the Children's Advocacy Center. Nino donated the entire $45 lift fee proceeds; members who donated include TXDarth $20, Dave B. & JohnG each $10. We took in a gross receipt of $160 from eight DFW7 T-Shirt sales (Scott, Noah, Carlton, David, Brett & Michael); less the cost, over half of the net proceed is destined for CCCAC. In addition, there is $600 in private commitment along with today’s DFW7 fundraising drive. We have raised $750. I plan on acquiring additional commitments next week to round out the amount to $1,000.

Last car was off the lift shortly after 1:00 PM. Most of us headed to Bone Daddy’s (BD) for lunch. The word on the street was that the nice ladies at BD were in desperate need of help. With freezing temperature fast approaching, the BD ladies still do not have adequate clothing to get them through the chilling winter months ahead. Upon hearing such unfortunate tale; DFW7 guys gallantly took on the challenge to keep the BD ladies warm. I will let the pictures speak for our fine work.

Below is a short list of accomplishments today. It was truly a group effort, with people helping each other. The veteran DIYers responded to requests and they showed up in force. There was never a moment lack of assistance for anyone working on their cars. TXDarth had the furthest to drive (2 hours), but he was there the earliest. Here goes,

*Dave L. - Installed rear guide link, power steering hose, and trunk shocks with help from Roger (TXDarth) and Carlton (Collison944). He also had the squeaky steering wheel fixed by Martin (BimmerNav).

*JohnG - Installed front end thrust arms with help from Michael (Lurcher) and NoahGo

*Dave B. - Painted rotors with JohnG’s assist. Dave also had Martin installed complete bluetooth kit in his ’01 750iL today.

*NoahGo - Inspected suspension with advice from Collison944 and Lurcher.

*Tony P. - Sergey of EC installed fan belt free of charge.

*Martin (BimmerNav) - Martin was all over the place. In addition to work mentioned above; he repaired a sub-par Bluetooth install that done by a local shop for David M. He also showed TXDarth a more efficient way of wiring for his BimmerNav Bluetooth kit.

*Josh Y. (Riechter) - HD radio and DICE were backordered. But he was not to be deterred and attacked Krispy Crème donuts with determination and promised to host a mini DIY install with help from JohnG when the goodies arrive.

*Doug B. - Doug offered advice on Basslink install while multi-tasking downing donuts. He went to fly his experimental airplane afterward to work off those donuts.

At the end of the meet, we discussed about a group drive from DFW to Austin; the discussion then turned into a possible Texas BMW 7 Series meet in Austin; still on the drawing board. This would be a nice evolution for the Texas 7 Series guys. DFW7’s next meet is a Winery Tour in spring, 2007. Visit DFW7 website or Bimmerboard’s Dallas Forum for updates.

JL

Early Arrivals














NoahGo assisting JohnG with front end thrust arms


TxDarth assisting Dave L. with Guide Link, etc.


Dave B's custom cardboard BBK rotor, fits like a glove on his '01 750iL


Martin sorting out a bad Bluetooth install job done by a local shop for David M's 13K miles '01 Imola Red Dinan Stage 5 740iS.


Martin showing TXDarth a better way to wire his Bluetooth kit.


Moved camp to Bone Daddy's.


Helping the BD ladies stay warm, very charitable.


Sometime we can take on too many projects at one time.


For the grand finale, we present.... THE MOTHER OF ALL CUP HOLDERS!!!






2001 740i Sport
PERFORMANCE - Dinan Stage 5 (CAI, Throttle Body, Air Mass Meter, Intake Manifold, software). VAC Pulley, UUC BBK, Strong Strut, Eibach/Bilstein, Remus Exhaust.
OTHER - Hamann Front Spoiler & Rear Apron, RD Roof Spoiler, U DDE, V1, Escort ZR3, MKIV and Basslink X, SogoVision and etc.

• DFW7 - 12/02/06 DIY & Charity Meet Summary and Lots of Pics (pic) (url) - JL 2006-12-03 00:44:10 (2231 views)
  • You won't see any other car clubs at BONE DADDYS! - alexe 2006-12-04 18:57:32 (175 views)
  • Can't wait for the SoCal7 meet! DFW7 has shown the way. - Spoonie 2006-12-04 05:35:20 (142 views)
    • No Bone Daddy's in LA, but here is their website if it helps :-) (url) - JL 2006-12-04 12:02:09 (185 views)
    • We're having a 3 day SoCal7's Fest in January! (url) - LJBimmers 2006-12-04 11:02:34 (171 views)
  • Leave to James and his DFW7 Posse to come up with one of the best looking meets. - apwe38/Allan 2006-12-04 01:23:20 (136 views)
    • Thanks Allan. I learn from the SoCal7 guys while visiting you guys over the - JL 2006-12-04 01:52:28 (164 views)
      • Well at least you pick nicer places than the ones on Loop 12 and Webb Chapel ;-) (nt) - LJBimmers 2006-12-04 11:05:31 (142 views)
        • Ah, here is a man that knows north TX. So you are aware of the real BD? (url) - JL 2006-12-04 12:06:34 (157 views)
          • .......cause it is too close to Harry Hines and......whatever! (nt) - txdarth 2006-12-04 13:49:53 (140 views)
            • Hey Roger! YGM (nt) - LJBimmers 2006-12-04 14:34:58 (114 views)
            • Now that's a scary thought!! (nt) - LJBimmers 2006-12-04 14:29:41 (114 views)
          • Ahahahaha I thought that was were you meant! - LJBimmers 2006-12-04 12:57:53 (131 views)
  • once again 7's are classy and DFW7 owners are da best. - noahgo 2006-12-03 23:48:34 (166 views)
  • What a great looking meet! Wish I could have been there! - LJBimmers 2006-12-03 23:30:42 (140 views)
  • Wow What a meet - BJames38 2006-12-03 21:08:57 (130 views)
  • It was fantastic, special thanks to Nino at Euro Connection for the lift & tools - JohnG 2006-12-03 17:13:36 (152 views)
  • Man looks like a blast! Its cool when those get togethers result in helping out (nt) - and hot girls : )-ED 2006-12-03 10:20:12 (144 views)
  • Great post . I wish I could have been there to share - henry 2006-12-03 09:15:05 (118 views)
  • Great post and pics! Group meets like that just add to the benefits of E38 - Peter 2006-12-03 09:05:01 (160 views)
  • This is super.. laughing at the 5th picture down.... read the billboard... - pj740il 2006-12-03 08:50:19 (135 views)
    • BTW - the owners are good looking and fantastic too :-) Pam (nt) - pj740il 2006-12-03 08:52:07 (170 views)
      • Thanks Pam, sure the guys appreciate it. Too bad the best looking guy was busy - JL 2006-12-04 14:43:18 (102 views)
  • I forgot to mention Bill S., turkeybird740, Mark A. and a few other guys - JL 2006-12-03 01:58:57 (161 views)
    • Great meet! It was cold that day in Dallas - alexe 2006-12-04 18:53:44 (110 views)
  • nice very nice and the cars to lol nice turn out (nt) - tigerbaumone 2006-12-03 01:01:39 (122 views)
  • Oh, man, Excellent meet!! I'd love to attend a meet like that - sealbeach740 2006-12-03 00:58:44 (163 views)
    • Indeed! I'd love to attend a meet like that - have lots of clothes to donate (nt) - mjazbong 2006-12-03 13:37:23 (105 views)