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Great to see this topic, I'm glad you made it Jim and Art! What a great weekend, we had officially 98 registered vehicles although not all ended up making it. We have over 80 cars make it on our drive, and over 90 throughout the entire weekend. I had a blast and was very happy to see all those who were able to make it out to Pagosa Springs.
It was a great weekend and I know Ben Ryan was super bummed he couldn't make it for the weekend with his touring.
Some good photos there, I know I am still going through a bunch of my own!
funny how 2 2002's show up, and somehow each walks away with an award!! I hope you guys will get more 02's to show up next year because they are neat to see actually driving on the roads! So many car shows where we see them stationary, rather than in their natural driving environment!
Let me know if you have any questions but I hope you guys saw the 2014 Video review here: We should have more footage coming in another video.
Take a look here at our Photo Gallery: http://drive4corners.com/index.php/photo-gallery/
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Just under one week out-- who's all going??
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Now over 60 cars registered for the gathering, although I know of a few people who are questionable and just haven't been able to iron out their plans. Either way, it will be a great turn out!
Caravan information has been added for TX, CO, and AZ will be posted today. Only 3 weeks to the event, I hope you guys are getting your cars ready
Event Tshirt design also posted!!
Order Here if you aren't attending the event:
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July meet is all set up - in Castle Rock! I hope you all can join us. Should be a great time with good people, and as many BMW's as we can wrangle up...
What:Meet up, see BMW's and BMW enthusiasts for a great weekend gathering in Castle Rock, CO. For any confusion this isn't the actual D4C event or caravan, this is simply just a pre-bash to get everyone hyped up for the event August 1st.Facebook Event Page here.This is simply a "Pre Bash" of the upcoming D4C event on August 1st.www.drive4corners.comWhen:Sunday July 13th, 2014. 11:00amWhere:Castle Rock Fair Grounds500 Fairgrounds Rd. Castle Rock, CO 80104Lot#1Hope you all can join us for a great BMW gathering. I'll see about trying to get a tent so we don't roast out in the sun! -
Talking to some friends, we are thinking about planning a BMW get together in Castle Rock July 13th at 11am. Any thoughts about this?
If you guys are game, lets make it happen!
I like the older models and don't drive a 02 anymore, but can definitely appreciate them. I try to get 1990 and older to show if possible.
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Very nice
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If you didn't already see on the website, the weekend outline and preliminary schedule has been posted. All subject to change, but will help you all plan your trip and activities!
We have 55 registered cars right now, although I am sure there are more on the fence--- What are you waiting for? Great people, awesome cars, scenic and relaxing location, plenty of driving roads, there is something for everyone.
We are just under six weeks from the event and preparations are coming together!
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Sounds goods! I don't know what car I will have, but it should be a good time. Right after ofest too.
So hopefully some of us 02 owners can make it to Drive 4 corners also!
Tom
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Sounds great, i'll try and get all the 'classic' BMW guys to come to the centennial location. There's definitely space there.
Also going to try and bring the Drive 4 Corners crew, so you can ask us if you have any questions regarding the meet.
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I'll likely be at the centennial location. Won't be in an 02 but may be able to remind my brother to bring his.
I'm not sure if this forums lets you subscribe to a thread, but that would be a good way to keep in the loop with everybody...
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getting sign ups, but we only have 1 2002 so far-- we need more!!
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Drive 4 Corners has announced our dates and opened registration for the meet in 2014!
Last year we had over 60 BMW's parked at the top of Wolf Creek Pass and the Continental Divide for a unique photo opportunity.
We are in the planning stages of the 2014 meet, but have firmed up all of the details regarding date, time, location, and a majority of activities throughout the weekend. We are working on getting discounted rates at the Family of Choice Hotels to all those traveling long distances. Send and email to info@drive4corners.com for this discount promotion.
What: The focus of the meet is having a relaxed weekend with fellow BMW enthusiasts at a getaway location with scenic views and friendly BMW banter. More Information available HERE.
When: August 1-4th, 2014
Where: Pagosa Springs, Colorado
It really is a great scenic area, and worth the trip alone for the views along the Continental Divide.
We had participants come from Texas, California, Nevada, Arizona, South Dakota, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Maryland in 2013.
A main focus for the event is the driving aspect that is only really found in impromptu enthusiast meets and organized BMW CCA drives. We wanted to change that by driving to a picturesque location and meeting up with fellow enthusiasts at the destination to talk BMW's.
Another important aspect is the accommodations for friends and family that allow you to choose what you want to do over the weekend. This could be a trip to the hot springs, the local outfitter, Continental Divide, or even Treasure Falls.
This will be the first weekend in August and we need a few people to help lead a caravan from New Mexico, Texas, and another caravan from Utah. The caravan out to the event with 10 fellow BMW drivers was great fun and we would like to provide that from other states away.
We also need some sponsors who would be interested in attending the event BBQ on saturday with a booth, and giving our participants some extra goodies.
If you'd like to learn more about the event, check out the event in review post on the site http://drive4corners.com/index.php/2013-event-in-review/ and please PM me or email me at Tom@drive4corners.com
Last year's Tee with feature car e24 6 series.
Also, take a look at our short 2013 Highlight Reel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um9gl8dOVYk
Or our 2013 Participant Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF2TqVXlg60
Or our Full Event Photo Gallery:
http://drive4corners.com/index.php/photo-gallery/
Thanks guys, we need more than 1 2002 out there come August!
Event Registration Link is here: http://drive4corners.com/index.php/event-registration/
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Hoping to get a 2002tii up and running in a while here with my brother...
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As part of the Drive 4 Corners BMW meet, we release weekly BMW-related content to those interested in the community. This week, we have the pleasure of presenting the unique backstory behind Ben In Denver's 2000 Touring.
Nowadays, 2002's are becoming a rare car. Few are seen at car meets, and fewer are seen on city streets. Yet, an even more rare sight is the European import hatchback E6 platform. Take a look at one this week, along with the unique story that it holds.
As a child I can remember the garage door opening and seeing the Touring for the very first time. I was 4 years old and the year was 1977.
The story goes that the Touring was rear-ended 10 minutes after purchase and it took almost $1,400 and a year of restoration before the car was completed in June of 1979. My dad, Dennis Ryan, was always very active in the BMWCCA and was an integral part of Rocky Mountain chapter since it’s inception in the 70s.
Take a look at the full article here:
http://drive4corners.com/index.php/lost-in-time/
Thanks to Ben for being willing to share his story, and the unique story of this rare vehicle!
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Thanks! My brothers and I hope to get a 2002tii running in the next few months. The engine went in, trans and driveshaft. Now what's left is wiring, radiator and getting it running!
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Pretty sure I saw it last year as well -- fender flares I think!
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Hello fellow 02 lovers, I thought I'd share part of my story of BMW's and 2002's. Hopefully you like the story!
"Ever since I was a young kid, I was surrounded by something that I didn’t even think about. My rides to intramurals in elementary school, being watched by my dad at his shop for the afternoon, riding in the back seat to church, or trips to the public library– it all happened in the back seat of a BMW. Whether it be the rear seat of a 325iX, or the cushy highline interior of an M6, I grew up in the interior of a BMW. I rode around in a bunch of 02′s and went skiing once in our Sahara Beige 2002tii. Ok, when I was younger, it was simply known as “the beige car.” But it was fun to ride in, especially when my dad would pick up speed on the down hill sweeper on my way to elementary school. Oh yeah, it was just as exciting when we did donuts in the icy street in front of our house. At a young age, these things were the best. Kind of like when me or one of my brothers would get to steer the car coming down the driveway. Maybe that’s how I got started in this whole BMW community. I don’t think I would have been described as a car lover back then– just a kid that grew up with a lot of cars in the family...."
View the full article:
http://drive4corners.com/index.php/fruede-am-fahren/
Also, I have attached the full article of "Turn Your Hymnals to 2002" in image form.
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Looks like Augst 31 at 9am at Red Rocks. Headed down south! email me for more info
littleguyschultz@gmail.com
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Drive 4 Corners BMW Meet has come and gone once again! Not only did 2013 mark the third annual BMW gathering in the Rocky Mountain Region, but it once again was the largest turnout ever. This “driving destination” features some amazing scenery, awesome driving roads, and most importantly; friendly folks. , Now after sorting through albums and albums of photos, I present the 2013 Event in Review.
The goal of the event was to celebrate our favorite marque by driving our BMW’s to a weekend destination. The destination; Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This quaint mountain town was perfect for a gathering of this type. Not only was there a large number of hiking, fishing, hot air ballooning, horseback riding, rafting and other opportunities; but there were also spectacular views and great driving roads with a plethora of curves.
The laid back atmosphere of the meet also allowed those who wanted to relax a bit the option to soak at the soothing hot springs, get a hot rock massage, or stroll through downtown at a pace of their own.
On top of all of this was the gathering of BMW enthusiasts from throughout the country. to meet and enjoy the automobiles that brought us there...
Highlight Videos:
The event officially kicked off with the union of participants for the Denver Caravan. Over 10 cars joined together to begin the driving aspect referenced in the event name. From the initial group, it seemed a bit more like a car show than a gathering with how many people showed up! Sooner than later, the caravan would depart to stay on schedule and meet up with the others.
Turning onto Venetucci Blvd was a neat photo opportunity with two lines of BMW’s completely filling the turn lanes
The group drove south along the highway enjoying the cars and taking photos of the chain of bavarian art in motion. It was early Friday morning and traffic was good with minimal construction along the main Colorado corridor of Interstate-25. .
The caravan cruised south about 50 miles to the first stop along the journey; The World Arena in Colorado Springs. An additional six or so cars joined in on the caravan at this point. With over 15 BMW’s in the parking lot, even a bystanding BMW owner stopped in to see what the gathering was all about. Although he wasn’t convinced to join in, it was nice to see him stop by.
After everybody greeted each other and made bathroom “pit-stops,” the drivers reluctantly pulled away from their conversations to head out on the open road. Getting everybody through the initial stoplights was a worry, but conveniently, the event timing of the stop lights allowed the group to leave as one long BMW caravan.
This made the perfect opportunity for rolling shots- two lane empty roads with over 15 BMW’s strong! It was a good thing there were a few passengers to take some photos.
As the rolling caravan continued towards Canyon City, what a sight it was traveling along Highway 50! Everything from a unique 2000 Touring from the early 70′s to a (relatively) new E92 M3 cruised through the desert.
At one point the group did get separated when traveling through Canon City, Colorado; but after pulling off on the side of the road it was possible to regroup. From here the road started to tighten up a bit and you can see the cars were starting to make it into the canyon that the city was named for.
Although the caravan was mostly older BMW’s, they were a blast when travelling through the canyon. The pace definitely quickened with twisting roads indicated by the yellow warning road signs. Winding along “Texas Creek” is never as much fun as when you are tearing up the corners of a canyon road with mirror full of BMW kidney grille’s. At this point, the the iconic shape was telling you that your pace really wasn’t quick enough.
It was almost a full hour through the canyon, but oh how time flies when you are having fun! I dare say that the enjoyable curvy section of road left the drivers pleasantly surprised what their machines could do when pushed. The road slowly started to straighten out; simply meandering with the river rather than cutting back and forth along it. At this point what can be described as a “driver’s high” had occurred and after the exciting jaunt of that previous section of road, it was reasonable now to simply amble along the remaining section of road and enjoy the natural beauty of this mountainous region of land. A myriad of houses, local businesses, and livestock grazing in the visible pastures only added to the effect.
Another short while up the road the caravan made a stop in Salida, Colorado. This was the main stop along the journey with a good location to fill up with gas and grab a bite to eat, whether it be fast food or packed lunches. A few folks stopped for a longer lunch break and decided to pass on joining the caravan for the entire journey- again, entirely OK.
Alas, the caravan continued! The San Luis Mountains were a breathtaking sight as we peaked over Poncha Pass and viewed the eastern spine of mountains that created The Great Sand Dunes.
From here the road opened up and a good 45 minutes of cruising through what used be an ancient lake bed expanse was still interesting to drive through. Now this area is simply a large area of desert with mountains straddling three sides of the epicenter.As the famous Wolf Creek Pass approached, the caravan encountered some rain. This made for beautiful scenery in an already exciting caravan drive. Of course the rain stopped, and it was possible to enjoy the road that much more with safer conditions. One driver’s car was so happy cruising in these roads, it even decided to drive itself!
Driving up the pass got quicker and quicker once a second lane opened up. Even though the altitude was rising towards 11,000 feet, the BMW’s pressed on just like the feet of each of the drivers. The road was so enjoyable, it was tough to take a break to get photos of the moment!
This photo summarizes Drive 4 Corners Perfectly: We have that Desire to be Driven matched with the friendship and camaraderie of the two drivers who are chatting on the side of the road.
Once to the top of the pass, it was an abrupt change to 7% grade downhill. The shoulder was littered with signs telling truckers to stay in lower gear to prevent gaining speed. Wolf Creek pass is infamous because of a C.W. McCall song about driving the treacherous pass in his tractor-trailer. The task of slowing down and taking the corners wasn’t so daunting for our group of BMW’s, but it was still necessary to heed the warnings and keep our wits.
Within 20 miles of Pagosa Springs, the road flattened out and there were more photo opportunities such as this one while driving along Highway 160.
Arriving at the Quality Resort of Pagosa Springs was a treat as there were already over dozen BMW’s in the main parking lot. Now was a good time to unload the car and get ready to grab a beer from the restaurant lounge and bar area of the hotel.
Check-in, dinner, drinks, and new friends were a common theme of Friday night. A few local folks traveled in 60 miles for the evening to be apart of the festivities. Many were able to wash their vehicles in the carwash station and clean off the road grime and bugs that typically come with a long drive.
The friendly and laid back atmosphere meant it was no problem for families to participate in the evening. The common theme of all this was that the participants were here to share a passion common among everyone. The new acquaintances were a welcome sight after the day(s) of travel into Pagosa Springs. After all, meeting new people is part of the appeal of the Drive 4 Corners BMW Meet. Of course, a majority of people visited in the parking lot admiring all of the BMW’s in sight.
The eating area was cozy and inviting. In the mornings, this area doubled as a continental breakfast and the windows opened up to the San Luis Mountain Range.
The Quality Resort had gone through some major renovations since the 2012 meet. Part of this included the additional of an in-house restaurant. The bar area, lounge, and entire kitchen were renovated. This was a great area to relax with a drink and meet some of the other BMW enthusiasts who had already arrived. Although the restaurant was more than overwhelmed with our mass of people Friday night, we give them credit for sticking with it and expect they will be better prepared a year from now. Additionally, the hotel rooms are scheduled to be renovated in September 2013 and this boost will make the Quality Resort infinitely more attractive to those who felt the rooms weren’t quite up to par.
It was a treat to see
participants had driven from Maryland, California, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas to join the event. The cool summer air was refreshing even if it had a slight chill as the sun went down.The broad variety of cars complemented the evening as there were many new things to learn about the history of BMW- including the rare Z1 where the doors slide down out of view! Klove Photography was able to capture some great images from the parking lot that evening.
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participants were chatting well into the night about their cars and other various stories. This made for some unique photo opportunities such as this one which was taken with a long exposure and a cell phone walked around the perimeter of the subject.The 2013 Drive 4 Corners Decal was a hot commodity. This gentleman was quickto get his placed perfectly on his E34 5 series so it would be ready for the Saturday photoshoot.
A few participants got up early Saturday and were able to complete one of the Scavenger Hunt item: get a photo of their car with a hot air balloon in the background. Quite the amount of local attractions in Pagosa Springs!
It was a good opportunity for photos since the GroupDdrive didn’t start until 9:30am. Here’s an image of some of the Z3′s that showed up in full force.
After a short drivers meeting to remind all the participants to be safe and have an enjoyable drive up the pass with no issues, small groups of BMW’s departed as fast as the stop light would let them. The faces of some of the locals as so many BMW’s creeped through downtown at 25mph were priceless!
Driving
towards Wolf Creek pass is a distinct experience like no other road. The relaxing scenic route disguises what enjoyable curves lie ahead. The destination is not visible from the bottom, and neither is the quality of curves that will be encountered. Slowly the road begins to take an upward slope, but it isn’t until the road opens to a second lane that exciting things began. A single curve at the base of Treasure Falls transforms the route into a winding wonderland of pleasure. A sunny Saturday morning is the perfect condition to open up the cars a bit. Even a large vehicle like this euro 7 series will handle the turns with balance.Here is a photo of a rare 2000 Touring in Inka Orange. You likely won’t be seeing one of these anytime soon; especially not on such beautiful terrain!
One of the photographers decided it would be a good idea to snap some photos from the most famous corners along the route- Dead Man’s Curve. This scenic stop is a breathtaking view that seems like it was just pulled from the pages of a magazine! The natural beauty of the area is encompassed in the photo below.
Additionally, some great action images were taken from this location!
The BMW X5 SAV was no slouch racing around this curve, either.
It was quite the sight as over 50
BMW’s waited anxiously in line to view the scenic overlook of Wolf Creek Pass Ski Area. Getting parked perfectly was important so that the images would turn out great!It sure was a neat view with all of the BMW’s parked at the base lot of the ski area. What a great location for a photo opportunity; overlooking the runs of Wolf Creek Ski Area on one side, and then the rocky mountains on the other. The best part about all of this was that participants were able to enjoy this moment with the machines that brought them all there. It was obvious the amount of passion of this group. Many people were busy taking photos, exploring nooks and crannies of cars, and telling stories with new friends. It was a good time for BMW enthusiasts.
After the run up the pass, other
activities were encouraged before heading back to the hotel. Some of the stops made available were the Alberta Reservoir, Lobo Overlook, Dead Man’s Curve (pictured above), and Treasure Falls. All were prime locations to stop for a short while, and all were accessible quite easily by car! Definitely something worthwhile to see. These side excursions were an added bonus on the drive and were right along the route back to town.
There were not as many group caravans down the mountain as up. However, this didn’t mean the pictures were any worse. Here’s a beautiful grey market 745i — an executive saloon from 1984 equipped with headlight washers, a gasoline heater, and a factory turbocharger pumping out almost 250 horsepower.
Back at the hotel was the main event BBQ with food, raffle prizes, and another incredible view. It was the perfect opportunity to take a close look at some of the cars and chat with the owners while getting a bite to eat.
A turbocharged E30 was in attendance
There were plenty of modified BMW’s there, along with some factory stock examples. This 3 series was heavily modified to both look and act the part.
Those who were able to pull away from the cars for a brief moment were in awe of the view to the north of the hotel.
A neat driving simulator was even set up! You drive any BMW ranging from a 3.0CSL to a 1980 M1, to the modern F10 M5.
This was a neat giveaway item from the raffle. The featured car was the BMW 6 series with the design placed on the front of the 2013 tshirt, so it is only appropriate there was a miniature glass 635CSi paperweight. Although not all participants were at the BBQ, there are rumors that a revamped time and organizational schedule will improve the BBQ timeline for 2014.
The raffle was a great success. As participants only had to spare a few bucks for raffle tickets, everybody who was present walked away with something! Santa Fe BMW Supplied plenty of ‘swag’ and people were trilled with some of the grand prizes they came away with. Their extraordinary support matched with their collaboration with the event team allowed for the perfect mix of enthusiasm at the event.
The awards ceremony was highlighted by the Over the Hill Award, Fan Favorite, and the Furthest Traveled– a whopping 1800+ miles from Maryland in a new 335d. The other winners included the 1970 2000 Touring from Colorado and the 1977 530i from New Mexico.Sunday was the main day for travelers to disperse, however those who were able to plan accordingly had a few options. One of the most popular stops was “The Springs.” The event team was able to secure a great discount for participants of Drive 4 Corners. It was a nice place to soak and admire the beauty of the San Juan River which backstops right next to the resort. If you were feeling adventurous, you could hop in the river, although it was quite cold!
Overall, Drive 4 Corners 2013 was a great success. The number of participating cars more than doubled even with 10 room cancellations the week of. Just over 50 cars made it to the group photoshoot; the few that not were able to make it, were able to enjoy their own activity at their leisure. Everybody who attended the raffle was able to walk away with a prize, and everybody who stopped in on the awards ceremony was able to get a free tshirt courtesy of Odometer Gears. A late night feedback session Saturday night gave constructive criticism for how to make next years event even better than the current. Additionally, the Quality Resort is scheduled to begin major renovations in early September and will continue to be the location of the best BMW gathering in the Rocky Mountain Region. With the support of volunteers, more activities will make Drive 4 Corners 2014 an event not to miss! The laid back atmosphere matched with our passion for these cars and the Desire to be Driven fuels us for next year!
If you haven’t already, take a look at our
2013 Gallery for more photos. Here are a couple more of our favorites.
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I'm following this thread. Pick a weekend, either saturday around 9am or sunday around noon? I could probably round up a few 80's BMW even if they aren't 02's...
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Hope you guys have been looking to join in on the caravan. The denver caravan is set to leave friday morning.
Rumor has it a 3.0 csl, 2002 turbo, z1 and e23 745i turbo will be in attendance!
Also event information packet has been posted(http://drive4corners.com/) and a new challenge was presented to encourage event coverage by video:
http://drive4corners.com/?page_id=1881
And it's all already happening THIS FRIDAY! I hope you can join us!
The 2013 Drive 4 Corners Decal was a hot commodity. This gentleman was quick
Colorado Springs/Denver 2002 people?
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You guys ought to consider coming to Drive 4 corners at Purgatory resort this August!
A little over 2 weeks away if your schedule is free!! Geared towards the true enthusiasts who want a weekend driving getaway!
Our Denver group drive will start 8/25/2017 likely at Bandimere parking lot to Salida.
The Co Springs group will start south near the World arena and also meet in Salida, Co.
Details on the caravans will be published soon...
http://drive4corners.com/