Greg R aka Big_Lebowski

When you get a phone call from your daughter and she says, “Hey Dad, mind if I come over this evening and us take Stella out on a sunset drive?”  ?

“I’m chasing perfection” Kobe Bryant 

Stopped for a quick pic the other morning on my way to our Austin BMW 2002 Cars & Coffee. 
 

Was surprised by my daughter who showed up for our morning C&C this weekend.  Even better when she asked if we could take Stella for an evening drive sometime this week.  
 

24 minutes ago, 0257 said:

That Sahara ‘02 — looks suspiciously like a car I drove in 1985 in Austin for six months while marketing for a fellow.  Is it a ‘76?  Long-time Austin car?

It’s a 76 Chamonix that my Uncle purchased new up in Wichita, Kansas.  I was 10 the first time I rode in it in late 1976.  It’s been in Wichita since until  I took ownership roughly 10 years ago and brought it to Cedar Park.

Spontaneous early Friday morning drive through the Texas Hill Country with good friends Barney Toler and Ed Z.

Flags out before heading over to meet Ed and help Mike with the test fitting the M44 into his Touring 

9 hours ago, AustinOski said:

Bought it and put it on a trailer. 
 

@resra - Great to meet you!
 

 

love it!  Austin, Texas 02 population on the rise! 

2 hours ago, SydneyTii said:

Wow that’s going to look amazing!

I’ll be sure to post pics as the reassembly progresses!

Barney and I met over our good friend Mike’s house today.  Can’t wait to start piecing his freshly painted Florida Green Touring together! 
 

After having cancelled our April and May events due to the pandemic situation Terry and I decided to give our June C&C a go with strong urging for social distancing and masks.  Well, we had a fantastic turnout for our ATX area BMW 2002 and Vintage BMW C&C this past Saturday.  Shoutout to those that braved the rain and abiding by social distancing recommendations.
 

Really enjoyed meeting those that drove in from San Antonio, Dallas and Bryan!   Also appreciate the photos Eric Early of Slammed Studios took at the event.

Always good to see repeat visitor Le Tran at our C&Cs!

3rd Saturday morning of the month if you’re ever in Austin.  
 

Greg

4 hours ago, Steve Tochi said:

Just got back from letting my 18 year old daughter drive a stick shift for her first time in my 02.  She's been begging me to teach her, and my response has always been, no honey not in my 02.  She just graduated HS, been a tough year for seniors, and will be moving away to college this Fall.  I got to thinking, I can always get a new clutch, but I can't get back this time with her.  

She did okay, few stalls, few chirps, taught her the virtues of the RPM gauge. I think she's already posted it on her social media. We're going to keep practicing, what a great Father's Day!. 

Raise them right!!  Good stuff right there.  

Solid turnout this morning for our ATX 2002 and Vintage BMW C&C.  We’ve cancelled the last two months event due to the pandemic and decided to give it a try this month with social distancing encouraged.  Had 4 drive in from San Antonio, 1 from Bryan and 1 from Dallas.  Already looking forward to next months event! 
 

Jason, I haven’t decided yet on having our June ATX C&C.  Sounds like there is some interest so perhaps we go ahead with it.  Definitely long over due after missing the last two due to virus issue.  

I’ll let you know when we do a run down 1431 and Cow Creek.  Ed, Barney, Mike and I all live in Cedar Park / Leander and enjoy that route.  

Love it when we add another 02 to the Austin area.  That’s two 02s in the last two weeks!  Look forward to meeting you and seeing (and hearing) your 02.  
 

Ed forwarded me your contact info so I can add it to my ATX 02 contacts.  I’ll get you added and make sure you get our monthly 02 and Vintage BMW Cars & Coffee meet up.

A few pics from past events.

Greg

Finally got Stella Back from the paint shop and took her to a night spin under the strawberry moon.

Hey Emily,  

Welcome aboard!  As Jason and Barney mentioned, we have a good number of 02s in and around the ATX.  I’ll PM you to give you my contact information.  I organize our monthly 02 Cars & Coffee and would love for you to join us.  There’s a vast amount of knowledge in the group and a fantastic group of people.  Not sure what part of town you’re in but Barney, Ed, Mike and I are in the Cedar Park / Leander area.  
 

Greg Resa

Should be getting Stella back from the paint shop at some

point this coming week.  Shop owner sent me pics with fender and rust repairs that Barney helped me with were prepped and Stella moved into the paint booth.  

Dropped Stella off at the paint shop this morning to have the fender and various rust repairs painted.  A huge thanks and shout out to BarneyT for all his help and guidance!  @BarneyT 

Not today but “a year ago today“ making our way back to Austin from last years MidAmerica event. 
 

Something about B&W pics. Pic taken just North of Austin, Texas 
 

Another “social distancing” drive on the North side of Austin, Texas. 
 

29 minutes ago, JsnPpp said:

I'm going to try to put a short video together that shows a bit more "brisk" driving this weekend.

 

~Jason

Hey Jason, 

Barney, Ed, Mike and Terry are talking about a “social distancing” drive Saturday mid-morning like we did last weekend.  
 

Greg

Was able to get out with Ed, Barney and Mike this morning for a social distancing drive this morning.  
 

Well, not today but 5 years ago today. We were on our way out of Austin heading through the Texas Hill Country to Fredericksburg for Terry Sayther’s 02berfest weekend.