Official Montreal Members Thread

StewtheBassman · 03-24-2006, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf359

Stew: Great looking X5 you got there!

Thanks!!

Here she is at work in the summertime!

Tom: You basically have shit luck SOME of the time. That night on the plateau before our coffee morning....well, that was another story

Wolf359 · 03-26-2006, 02:43 PM

I guess I'm missing an inside here...

That X5 looks like it's a workhorse, but I was wondering how the chassis handled this kind of work, since it's not ladder-frame based like a lot of other SUVs out there? Any limitations or things to watch out for?

StewtheBassman · 03-26-2006, 03:45 PM

Not being an Automotive expert I can't give vectors and algorithims, but- it pulls the trailer well, handles well under load.....apparently the negative camber in the back matched with the wheels being so close to the back give it great stability. That's what other "haulers" have told me at other forums.

Plus at the horse shoes I shine the wheels of the X5 and the trailer, and pimp the black rubber so I look awesome (nothing else to do!).

The X5 is rated for 6000lbs. towing.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=107221

Bimmerista · 03-27-2006, 12:11 PM

OK, totally off topic, but has all the hard work of your X5 paid off; have you guys won any horse shows events ?

StewtheBassman · 03-27-2006, 12:17 PM

Great question.
Last year was my wife's first year back since 2000 and our two kids. Her best finish was in October, when she placed 5th out of 20.
She competes in "Eventing", that is dressage, stadium jumping, and cross-country. It's for horse maniacs only!

Honestly, all the people that compete at this level, you never actually win more than a ribbon, so it's a huge money waster. It is however, a GREAT family activity, so that is why I like it.

On the hobby front, I'm practising tonight with some guys for a blues/rock band that will hopefully gig a fair bit this summer. I'm bringing my blue Fender Jazz Bass, tuned down to E flat, and my 50th anniversary P bass tuned to E440. The drummer is my best friend since 1992, and the other guys I have never met. It should be a blast, and if we do gig, then I can pay for my wife's entry fees for shows LOL!!

findtom · 03-27-2006, 12:19 PM

The horse trailer and the X5 make a very classy combo.

It must be stressful driving with a 1000 pound live animal in the back though!

StewtheBassman · 03-27-2006, 12:31 PM

1200 lbs. Yes, it is. I am very patient and careful when turning, braking and accelerating. Our mare is used to it, and she has a lot of room back there, so she can find a good position. No matter, I always have some kind of hard likker drinkypoo when I get home from hauling!

Bimmerista · 03-27-2006, 12:54 PM

Interesting.

I know dressage and I (think) I can figure out cross country, but what is "stadium jumping"; since it cannot possibly be litteral, is it what we see on TV, the ostacle course (sorry for the possible misnomer) ?

As for your personalized reward after a hard day hauling Arse, sorry mare (double sorry I cannot resist these things

) good on ya (as long as you don't confuse the order.

Bimmerista · 03-27-2006, 12:57 PM

Interesting.

I know dressage and I (think) I can figure out cross country, but what is "stadium jumping"; since it cannot possibly be litteral, is it what we see on TV, the obstacle course (sorry for the possible misnomer) ?

As for your personalized reward after a hard day hauling Arse, sorry Mare (double sorry I cannot resist these things

) good on ya (as long as you don't confuse the order.

Bimmerista · 03-27-2006, 04:14 PM

Sorry about the double post,

Sorry about the double post.

findtom · 03-27-2006, 04:33 PM

Edit > Delete. Is there an echo in here?

Edit > Delete. Is there an echo in here?

StewtheBassman · 03-27-2006, 04:36 PM

Stadium is all that Spruce Meadows stuff you see on TV. Flat green grass with wierd colored jumps.

Bimmerista · 03-27-2006, 04:47 PM

Cool,

I assume your better half does the riding - she must be pretty good

Bimmerista · 03-27-2006, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by findtom

Edit > Delete. Is there an echo in here?

Edit > Delete. Is there an echo in here?

StewtheBassman · 03-27-2006, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerista

Cool,

I assume your better half does the riding - she must be pretty good

Yeah, she's good. It's so hard to get to that level....I'd rather focus my energy on my bicycles and basses.

Horses are like women.....violently unpredictable and have a mind of their own.

Bimmerista · 03-27-2006, 05:03 PM

And of course driving the Bimmer to the best your ability - hence the justification for getting that driving course

StewtheBassman · 03-27-2006, 05:04 PM

I got in shit from her yesterday for using the M mode while driving home from the girls' skating class........

benoitch · 03-27-2006, 08:52 PM

Sorry guys, a bit off topic here. I just wanted to let you all know that we just confirmed a date for my band's next live gig: september 27 2006 at the Bar Chez Maurice in St-Lazare. Stew, there is no reason for you to miss that one : it's so close to your place

If any of you guys want to get more details and/or come you can subscribe to our mailing list at Sector-A Web Site . Don't worry it is a low bandwidth mailing list. Let me know if you'd like to be there (I know it's quite a long time from now, but these things take time to prepare.)

Ok end of

sorry.....

BTW, I'm not dead (not yet at least). Just too busy ... doing nothing, so I don't have time to post anymore

But I was thinking of you guys this afternoon while I was washing my E90 outside in the sun !

StewtheBassman · 03-28-2006, 10:16 AM

Yeah, you got the life for sure Ben!

Sept 27th sounds like a plan! Can't wait to see you play!

When does your son start soccer?

benoitch · 03-28-2006, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StewtheBassman

Yeah, you got the life for sure Ben!

Sept 27th sounds like a plan! Can't wait to see you play!

When does your son start soccer?

You're gonna laugh your socks off I"m sure. But hey we're all there to have fun no! You should register yourself on our site to keep upto date.

Soccer ? Hell no! He hates team sport. He's into Karate and they even gave a surname already : "The Brick"

findtom · 03-28-2006, 06:25 PM

Bar Chez Maurice... sounds like a strip club. If it is, I'm in!

benoitch · 03-29-2006, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by findtom

Bar Chez Maurice... sounds like a strip club. If it is, I'm in!

Well if you bring the girls you always talk about, then maybe we'll let you strip for us on stage. Otherwise, we'll have to do it outside ! But hey, bring them anyways

And yes I'm loving my guitars just like they were striping (or is it stripping !

)

03-26-2006, 02:43 PM	#596
Wolf359 Captain 12 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I guess I'm missing an inside here... That X5 looks like it's a workhorse, but I was wondering how the chassis handled this kind of work, since it's not ladder-frame based like a lot of other SUVs out there? Any limitations or things to watch out for?
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03-26-2006, 03:45 PM	#597
StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Not being an Automotive expert I can't give vectors and algorithims, but- it pulls the trailer well, handles well under load.....apparently the negative camber in the back matched with the wheels being so close to the back give it great stability. That's what other "haulers" have told me at other forums. Plus at the horse shoes I shine the wheels of the X5 and the trailer, and pimp the black rubber so I look awesome (nothing else to do!). The X5 is rated for 6000lbs. towing. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=107221 __________________
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03-27-2006, 12:11 PM	#598
Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	OK, totally off topic, but has all the hard work of your X5 paid off; have you guys won any horse shows events ?
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03-27-2006, 12:17 PM	#599
StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Great question. Last year was my wife's first year back since 2000 and our two kids. Her best finish was in October, when she placed 5th out of 20. She competes in "Eventing", that is dressage, stadium jumping, and cross-country. It's for horse maniacs only! Honestly, all the people that compete at this level, you never actually win more than a ribbon, so it's a huge money waster. It is however, a GREAT family activity, so that is why I like it. On the hobby front, I'm practising tonight with some guys for a blues/rock band that will hopefully gig a fair bit this summer. I'm bringing my blue Fender Jazz Bass, tuned down to E flat, and my 50th anniversary P bass tuned to E440. The drummer is my best friend since 1992, and the other guys I have never met. It should be a blast, and if we do gig, then I can pay for my wife's entry fees for shows LOL!! __________________
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03-27-2006, 12:19 PM	#600
findtom Colonel 129 Rep 2,658 Posts Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	The horse trailer and the X5 make a very classy combo. It must be stressful driving with a 1000 pound live animal in the back though!
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03-27-2006, 12:31 PM	#601
StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	1200 lbs. Yes, it is. I am very patient and careful when turning, braking and accelerating. Our mare is used to it, and she has a lot of room back there, so she can find a good position. No matter, I always have some kind of hard likker drinkypoo when I get home from hauling! __________________
	Appreciate 0

03-27-2006, 12:54 PM	#602
Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	Interesting. I know dressage and I (think) I can figure out cross country, but what is "stadium jumping"; since it cannot possibly be litteral, is it what we see on TV, the ostacle course (sorry for the possible misnomer) ? As for your personalized reward after a hard day hauling Arse, sorry mare (double sorry I cannot resist these things ) good on ya (as long as you don't confuse the order.
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03-27-2006, 12:57 PM	#603
Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	Interesting. I know dressage and I (think) I can figure out cross country, but what is "stadium jumping"; since it cannot possibly be litteral, is it what we see on TV, the obstacle course (sorry for the possible misnomer) ? As for your personalized reward after a hard day hauling Arse, sorry Mare (double sorry I cannot resist these things ) good on ya (as long as you don't confuse the order.
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03-27-2006, 04:14 PM	#604
Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	Sorry about the double post, Sorry about the double post.
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03-27-2006, 04:33 PM	#605
findtom Colonel 129 Rep 2,658 Posts Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	Edit > Delete. Is there an echo in here? Edit > Delete. Is there an echo in here?
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03-27-2006, 04:36 PM	#606
StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Stadium is all that Spruce Meadows stuff you see on TV. Flat green grass with wierd colored jumps. __________________
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03-27-2006, 04:47 PM	#607
Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	Cool, I assume your better half does the riding - she must be pretty good
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03-27-2006, 05:03 PM	#610
Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	And of course driving the Bimmer to the best your ability - hence the justification for getting that driving course
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03-27-2006, 05:04 PM	#611
StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	I got in shit from her yesterday for using the M mode while driving home from the girls' skating class........ __________________
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03-27-2006, 08:52 PM	#612
benoitch Captain 19 Rep 959 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Great white North of Montreal iTrader: (0)	Sorry guys, a bit off topic here. I just wanted to let you all know that we just confirmed a date for my band's next live gig: september 27 2006 at the Bar Chez Maurice in St-Lazare. Stew, there is no reason for you to miss that one : it's so close to your place If any of you guys want to get more details and/or come you can subscribe to our mailing list at Sector-A Web Site . Don't worry it is a low bandwidth mailing list. Let me know if you'd like to be there (I know it's quite a long time from now, but these things take time to prepare.) Ok end of sorry..... BTW, I'm not dead (not yet at least). Just too busy ... doing nothing, so I don't have time to post anymore But I was thinking of you guys this afternoon while I was washing my E90 outside in the sun ! __________________ E90 SG,SP, Manual,PP,Terra http://www.benoitchampagne.com
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03-28-2006, 10:16 AM	#613
StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Yeah, you got the life for sure Ben! Sept 27th sounds like a plan! Can't wait to see you play! When does your son start soccer? __________________
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03-28-2006, 06:25 PM	#615
findtom Colonel 129 Rep 2,658 Posts Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	Bar Chez Maurice... sounds like a strip club. If it is, I'm in!
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