Raleigh/Durham/Triangle Area Folks!

[dbotkin5]

Hey guys/gals,

I've seen a few other 1er's on the road and at the Cary Cars & Coffee meet. How many of us are there in the area? Is anyone interested in having a local meet?

If anyone is interested, we're having a meet this coming Sunday (10/13) at noon at Jordan Lake. It will be a lot of the local evo crowd (I've owned three evo's in the past so I'm friends with most of the local evo crowd). Let me know if anyone wants to go. I'd like to meet some of the local folks.

-Daniel

[1Pirate]

I make it to cars and coffee in Cary on occasion. Not many 1s down east where I am.

[dbotkin5]

I don't think there are too many around Raleigh from what I've seen... and based on the response here haha

[Jlilly12]

Brand new 128i owner in the triangle.

[1mGator]

Cars and Coffee Greensboro is tomorrow ...... usually great turnout. You should check it out!

[Billup]

I'm in Durham. I'm always down to make a small meet and grab a beer. I see a lot of good looking local eateries in Raleigh if a few of us want to set something up?

[nawt12]

I'm in Chapel Hill.
Let's go karting at www.rushhourkarting.com!

[jzmundy]

Originally Posted by nawt12

I'm in Chapel Hill.
Let's go karting at www.rushhourkarting.com!

I second this.

I hope to be a part of the Triangle 1er crowd again soon.

[Boneman]

I have the first 128 in Raleigh and would love to meet. I try to make it to cars and coffee as much as I can

[Billup]

Anyone wanna make a trip to Raleigh this weekend? I may be down there anyways with my camera should anyone feel inclined to join.

[Bimmer-Bob]

Hey NC folks. I'll be relocating to Camp Lejeune next year and am trying to research the area. I've already found the local SCCA chapter that runs autocrosses in Wilmington & Havelock, but was wondering if any of you folks could point me in the direction of a good performance-oriented indie BMW shop in the region.

Obviously, Camp Lejeune is a bit of a haul from Raleigh, but I sort of expect to have to drive a bit to find a good shop. I've found some info about a place called National Speed in Wilmington - not a BMW shop, but sort of a general speed shop - any opinions? Or suggestions for similar-ish places?

Thanks for any input!

[Woob]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

Hey NC folks. I'll be relocating to Camp Lejeune next year and am trying to research the area. I've already found the local SCCA chapter that runs autocrosses in Wilmington & Havelock, but was wondering if any of you folks could point me in the direction of a good performance-oriented indie BMW shop in the region.

Obviously, Camp Lejeune is a bit of a haul from Raleigh, but I sort of expect to have to drive a bit to find a good shop. I've found some info about a place called National Speed in Wilmington - not a BMW shop, but sort of a general speed shop - any opinions? Or suggestions for similar-ish places?

Thanks for any input!

Raleigh Wise - Bimmer Performance Center, Import Motor Werks, Black Forest Industries, European Performance. There are quite a few shops in the area.

[1GrayBulldog]

Originally Posted by Woob

Raleigh Wise - Bimmer Performance Center, Import Motor Werks, Black Forest Industries, European Performance. There are quite a few shops in the area.

I'm a new 135i owner in Durham so I appreciate you throwing out this list! Does anyone here in the area recommend a particular shop for specific categories of work? I'd be nice to know if people have had good experiences on specific jobs like coding, suspension, dp/exhausts, etc.

Looking forward to meeting up with some fellow RDU 1er owners!

[Boneman]

I would recommend Bimmer Performance Center. In Raleigh

[fdxsks]

I'm a 135i owner from Apex. I've seen a 1M a few times near my work.

[2tonik]

Hello to all -

Thought I'd finally post in this section. I'm in Raleigh.

And yes - Rush Hour Karting is a blast.

FYI - Korman Autoworks in Greensboro is one of the most storied and respected BMW race prep, restoration, and repair shops in the world. I had them install my Quaife LSD that VAC Motorsports built. Superb service and attention to detail.

A few months ago Korman had a spectacularly restored 2002 and a low mileage tastefully upgraded E36 328is for sale… plus a bunch of pre-90's BMWs undergoing restoration back in the shop.

I'm fairly old school - "all motor", manual transmission, cheep spec, keep it light and simple. I learned to drive in 1976 at the age of 12 in my dad's orange 1971 Datsun 510. I still dream about that car.

This is my "life list" of cars I've owned over the years:
'84 RX-7 GSL-SE
'85.5 944
'88 Mustang LX 5.0 (motor upgrades)
'89 Toyota MR2 (autocross suspension set up)
'90 Civic Si
'94 Integra GS-R
'00 A4 Quattro 2.8 Sport
'04 RX-8

Current:
'08 Odyssey EX AT (work/family)
'12 Genesis 3.8 AT (wife's)
'11 128i

[cpnbnanamn]

Hey all...
Recently picked up a new (to me) '10 128i.. I live in Fuquay.. Working on doing an audio upgrade.. Are there still C-n-C's in the area?

-Roger

[volcom8190]

cary C&C is dead, however one sprouted up in raleigh somewhere, However Ive yet to attend.

[kobeballer96]

im down im in anderson creak area but will still drive.

[cpnbnanamn]

That figures. Just waiting to see when it's happening again.

[Broke135]

I wasn't able to make it to the 8/16 one, but will be at September's for sure.

[runnerlk]

I'm in Rolesville would be interested in the Raleigh get together if anyone has info.