Skyline Run VII - Planning Thread

DarkstarZero · 02-19-2011, 10:50 PM

Skyline Run is back for its 3rd year! Let's get the planning started. Please choose your preferred date. Also IM, E-mail, text message, or talk to your friends to have them log into this forum to cast their vote. I know a lot of people rarely check the forums in the Winter season.

Check out the route plans below and let me know which route you prefer. I'm thinking a reverse route of Skyline Run V or VI - lunch being at the traditional Melting Pot Pizza, of course. Or we could just re-run one of these, they were all great.

Route Maps:

Skyline Run I & II: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...4,1.39801&z=10

Skyline Run III: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...,0.699005&z=11

Skyline Run V: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...,0.699005&z=11

Skyline Run VI: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...1,1.39801&z=10

And finally, should this be a charity run or free?

BMWPower06 · 02-19-2011, 11:59 PM

Yes soo excited. I think first week of April should be perfect!!

Petlizard · 02-20-2011, 08:52 AM

Darkstar, a suggestion: can you place more "check points" along the way so that groups can meet up after getting separated by factors such as traffic lights and slower driving style? I know in the past it can be quite frustrating when you are lost and don't have a check point to head to aside from the lunch break location. Small check points along the way (with addressees on them so our NAV system can guide us) would alleviate lots of scary moment when driving way above 55mph around bends while looking at print out directions. Say every 15 to 20 minutes of driving for each. Thanks.

Cptn Mo 703 · 02-20-2011, 09:09 AM

Sooner the better so we can get more runs in the year

BMWPower06 · 02-20-2011, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petlizard

Darkstar, a suggestion: can you place more "check points" along the way so that groups can meet up after getting separated by factors such as traffic lights and slower driving style? I know in the past it can be quite frustrating when you are lost and don't have a check point to head to aside from the lunch break location. Small check points along the way (with addressees on them so our NAV system can guide us) would alleviate lots of scary moment when driving way above 55mph around bends while looking at print out directions. Say every 15 to 20 minutes of driving for each. Thanks.

I had a co-pilot last year which helped. But also, when you're following everyone else you don't really have to look at the directions anyways. I feel like too many check points could just get annoying and take away from the driving fun.

MDyDinanM · 02-20-2011, 04:54 PM

I think it wouldn't hurt to have some rally points along the way to allow others to catch up.

Especially when crossing onto freeways/hwys when the group gets separated in the median due to oncoming traffic.

DarkstarZero · 02-20-2011, 06:09 PM

I'll do what I can. The issue is that with 20+ cars, there aren't many places where we can all fit.

Cptn Mo 703 · 02-20-2011, 06:15 PM

I love that photo

OneThreeFive · 02-20-2011, 10:24 PM

Voted on a date. No preference on the route. I say free. Lost a bet to my coworker who came out to the last drive and the loser has to pay for the other persons next skyline run. Apparently Chumlee is not related to the family on Pawn Stars.

Ha, jk. Charity is always good.

baarii · 02-21-2011, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cptn Mo 703

I love that photo

Ruler049 · 02-21-2011, 09:27 PM

The sooner the better!
More rally points to help keep the group together.
Open it up for others but if it get's too big not sure how to swtich it back to charity to weed it down.
Any of the runs would be great!

BMWPower06 · 02-21-2011, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruler049

The sooner the better!
More rally points to help keep the group together.
Open it up for others but if it get's too big not sure how to swtich it back to charity to weed it down.
Any of the runs would be great!

Best way to keep attendees down is to just be cautious where you post it. Keep it to a couple of forums rather than plastering it on every forum

BlueM3 · 02-22-2011, 12:17 PM

I vote donate to charity, my co-worker's paying for me anyways. He know's nothing about chumlee.

dcgolfdr · 02-22-2011, 12:19 PM

Looks as if I will not be able to make it since it will be on a Saturday. I vote for a Sunday at some point.

huyner328 · 02-22-2011, 03:25 PM

Oh wow, is the resident E46Fanatic OT BOSS attending this event?

MDyDinanM · 02-22-2011, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Oh wow, is the resident E46Fanatic OT BOSS attending this event?

who are you referring to?

huyner328 · 02-22-2011, 04:40 PM

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...highlight=boss

MDyDinanM · 02-22-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...highlight=boss

oh, lol, that's pretty funny if you look at it from a sarcastic perspective

hes a good guy

i'm a e46F member myself, but visit less frequently now since i've sold my e46 M3

RealSanaii · 02-22-2011, 05:14 PM

His OT was very sarcastic and I had a good laugh but his replies were..ehh....made him look like a prick.

MDyDinanM · 02-22-2011, 05:19 PM

Quote:

made him look like a prick.

well i guess they took that thread too seriously when it supposed to be a joke.

anyways, back on topic!

huyner328 · 02-22-2011, 05:26 PM

Yea, eager to get the M out there to enjoy those roads and scenery. Let's hope the weather wises up...

bimmerfan08 · 02-23-2011, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huyner328

Oh wow, is the resident E46Fanatic OT BOSS attending this event?

Quote:

Originally Posted by huyner328

Yea, eager to get the M out there to enjoy those roads and scenery. Let's hope the weather wises up...

lol Matts a good guy. Ive had the chance to talk to him in person when Ive been on these runs. No worries

View Poll Results: Which date do you prefer?
March 19th	5	16.67%
March 26th	6	20.00%
April 2nd	15	50.00%
I want to do it on a Sunday/other day!	8	26.67%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

02-19-2011, 10:50 PM	#1
DarkstarZero Major Drives: 2011 M3, Z4M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,094 iTrader: (4)	Skyline Run VII - Planning Thread Skyline Run is back for its 3rd year! Let's get the planning started. Please choose your preferred date. Also IM, E-mail, text message, or talk to your friends to have them log into this forum to cast their vote. I know a lot of people rarely check the forums in the Winter season. Check out the route plans below and let me know which route you prefer. I'm thinking a reverse route of Skyline Run V or VI - lunch being at the traditional Melting Pot Pizza, of course. Or we could just re-run one of these, they were all great. Route Maps: Skyline Run I & II: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...4,1.39801&z=10 Skyline Run III: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...,0.699005&z=11 Skyline Run V: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...,0.699005&z=11 Skyline Run VI: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en...1,1.39801&z=10 And finally, should this be a charity run or free? __________________ Last edited by DarkstarZero; 02-19-2011 at 10:57 PM.
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02-19-2011, 11:59 PM	#2
BMWPower06 A^M=G is nothing w/o the Power of ///M Drives: ///M5 & ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VA --> LA Posts: 1,748 iTrader: (0)	Yes soo excited. I think first week of April should be perfect!! __________________ Indianapolis Red BMW ///M5

02-20-2011, 09:09 AM	#4
Cptn Mo 703 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: my feet Join Date: May 2009 Location: NoVa Posts: 1,605 iTrader: (15) Garage List 2010 BMW e92 M3 ret ... [5.00] 2009 BMW e93 335i r ... [4.75]	Sooner the better so we can get more runs in the year __________________ 2008 Alpine White e93 335i- Sold 2009 Black Sap. Met. e93 335i- Sold 2010 Melbourne Red e92 M3- Sold

02-20-2011, 04:54 PM	#6
MDyDinanM OIF Veteran Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,927 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M5 [3.44]	I think it wouldn't hurt to have some rally points along the way to allow others to catch up. Especially when crossing onto freeways/hwys when the group gets separated in the median due to oncoming traffic. __________________ Retired: '06 BMW E46 ///M3 Current: '08 BMW E60 DINAN ///M5, Interlagos Blue, SMG DINAN Stage 2 Suspension, Exhaust, Stage III Software, Front strut braces, Intakes, 13% Underdrive pulley, 3.91 Differential, RPI Scoops.

02-20-2011, 08:52 AM	#3
Petlizard Second Lieutenant Drives: 09 SG M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: VA Posts: 238 iTrader: (1)	Darkstar, a suggestion: can you place more "check points" along the way so that groups can meet up after getting separated by factors such as traffic lights and slower driving style? I know in the past it can be quite frustrating when you are lost and don't have a check point to head to aside from the lunch break location. Small check points along the way (with addressees on them so our NAV system can guide us) would alleviate lots of scary moment when driving way above 55mph around bends while looking at print out directions. Say every 15 to 20 minutes of driving for each. Thanks.

02-20-2011, 06:09 PM	#7
DarkstarZero Major Drives: 2011 M3, Z4M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,094 iTrader: (4)	I'll do what I can. The issue is that with 20+ cars, there aren't many places where we can all fit. __________________

02-20-2011, 06:15 PM	#8
Cptn Mo 703 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: my feet Join Date: May 2009 Location: NoVa Posts: 1,605 iTrader: (15) Garage List 2010 BMW e92 M3 ret ... [5.00] 2009 BMW e93 335i r ... [4.75]	I love that photo __________________ 2008 Alpine White e93 335i- Sold 2009 Black Sap. Met. e93 335i- Sold 2010 Melbourne Red e92 M3- Sold

02-20-2011, 10:24 PM	#9
OneThreeFive Lieutenant Drives: 2009 AW 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 566 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i \| SOLD [5.00] 1999 BMW M3 \| CURRENT [0.00]	Voted on a date. No preference on the route. I say free. Lost a bet to my coworker who came out to the last drive and the loser has to pay for the other persons next skyline run. Apparently Chumlee is not related to the family on Pawn Stars. Ha, jk. Charity is always good. Last edited by OneThreeFive; 02-20-2011 at 10:29 PM.

02-21-2011, 09:27 PM	#11
Ruler049 Registered Drives: 2008 M5 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	The sooner the better! More rally points to help keep the group together. Open it up for others but if it get's too big not sure how to swtich it back to charity to weed it down. Any of the runs would be great!

02-22-2011, 12:17 PM	#13
BlueM3 Registered Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	I vote donate to charity, my co-worker's paying for me anyways. He know's nothing about chumlee.

02-22-2011, 12:19 PM	#14
dcgolfdr Wheelsucker Drives: Fast rice cooker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 710 iTrader: (8)	Looks as if I will not be able to make it since it will be on a Saturday. I vote for a Sunday at some point.

02-22-2011, 03:25 PM	#15
huyner328 Former N54 Fanatic Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 1,764 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 BMW E90 M3 [4.87] 1987 BMW 325iC [0.00]	Oh wow, is the resident E46Fanatic OT BOSS attending this event? __________________ FREE MIXES! https://soundcloud.com/djbradpiff

02-22-2011, 04:40 PM	#17
huyner328 Former N54 Fanatic Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 1,764 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 BMW E90 M3 [4.87] 1987 BMW 325iC [0.00]	http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...highlight=boss __________________ FREE MIXES! https://soundcloud.com/djbradpiff

02-22-2011, 05:14 PM	#19
RealSanaii Lieutenant Drives: 2008 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: US Posts: 452 iTrader: (0)	His OT was very sarcastic and I had a good laugh but his replies were..ehh....made him look like a prick. __________________ I get it now... BMW FTW!

02-22-2011, 05:26 PM	#21
huyner328 Former N54 Fanatic Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 1,764 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 BMW E90 M3 [4.87] 1987 BMW 325iC [0.00]	Yea, eager to get the M out there to enjoy those roads and scenery. Let's hope the weather wises up... __________________ FREE MIXES! https://soundcloud.com/djbradpiff

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