Sydney & Surrounds Owners

Taymaishu · 11-01-2009, 03:15 AM

Well, it's an idea that's been giving me some thinking lately..

For the Sydney & surrounds owners, has there been any thought into developing a car club? I thought it'd be a great idea.

Organising meets, low-cost track & driver training days, some fun events etc.

It would require some work, but that's something my absolute adoration for these cars would make no problem for me.

If you think it's a good/bad idea, or just have comments/suggestions, let me know!

JMH1983 · 11-01-2009, 03:44 AM

I'd be down, as would my missus, so we'd happily be members No. 2 & 3.

The bloody 1'ers seem to literally cause an addiction, but a social addiction is ok right ?

On a slightly more serious note it is fun to go on planned drives, weekends away meets etc. From the people i have met face to face thus far we all appear to be of a similar mindset and everyone is very friendly. It'd also be interesting for group buys, modifications and resource.

Taymaishu · 11-01-2009, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JMH1983

I'd be down, as would my missus, so we'd happily be members No. 2 & 3.

The bloody 1'ers seem to literally cause an addiction, but a social addiction is ok right ?

On a slightly more serious note it is fun to go on planned drives, weekends away meets etc. From the people i have met face to face thus far we all appear to be of a similar mindset and everyone is very friendly. It'd also be interesting for group buys, modifications and resource.

Key bonus again

You're completely right - when I did the Southern Highlands Drive day in October it was great

I met a few others at Rhodes early for a coffee before heading off and that was a great welcome. Everyone is fantastic, no wankers at all, and very approachable. I think my girl was even surprised as Saturday was the first time she met any other 1addicts people - i brought my best mate to the Southern Highlands day as i didn't want to be yelled at all day to "Slow down"

Depending on numbers, the membership would be absolutely minimal. It would basically only mean the upkeep on a website and printing materials, perhaps a small decal for the car and that's about it.

But the access to group buys and cheap track days would be the biggest advantage!

JMH1983 · 11-01-2009, 04:05 AM

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Key bonus again

You're completely right - when I did the Southern Highlands Drive day in October it was great

I met a few others at Rhodes early for a coffee before heading off and that was a great welcome. Everyone is fantastic, no wankers at all, and very approachable. I think my girl was even surprised as Saturday was the first time she met any other 1addicts people - i brought my best mate to the Southern Highlands day as i didn't want to be yelled at all day to "Slow down"

Depending on numbers, the membership would be absolutely minimal. It would basically only mean the upkeep on a website and printing materials, perhaps a small decal for the car and that's about it.

But the access to group buys and cheap track days would be the biggest advantage!

Lol, what's that mean ?

I have good contacts for decals, badges, chrome plating through work. With the JDCA (jag club) they meet every month on a thursday night and have a meeting with different "registers" dependant upon the specific class/model of car.

There is a couple of ways it could be done really. I would be interested to know if there is a BMW drivers club, and if they have a 1 series register. If they dont, we could always just join it, and create one. I think keeping close affiliation with 1addicts would be beneficial, maybe even seeing if a specific forum could be hosted for Australian car clubs withing the regional forum.

The thing which i wish we could change is how difficult it is to first find the forums. This is where a membership fee could help with raising profile and ease of finding the website/car club.

bobbynoway · 11-01-2009, 04:39 AM

I would like to be a part of a 1er car club.
Never joined a car club before so it would be a new experience for me.

zenderm3 · 11-01-2009, 05:02 AM

Gents is BMWCCA not worth it?

Taymaishu · 11-01-2009, 07:25 AM

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Gents is BMWCCA not worth it?

BMWCCA seems to be way too oriented to the US of A. Not a negative, but I'd love to have a Sydney club together, very localised to begin with just to mess around and deliver the benefits of clubs.

chylld · 11-01-2009, 09:10 AM

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Everyone is fantastic, no wankers at all, and very approachable. I think my girl was even surprised as Saturday was the first time she met any other 1addicts people

heh glad we made a good impression! but yeah you're right, i'd have to say it's quite different compared to say an evo meetup

the car club idea sounds solid. would definitely be keen altho my girl isn't as tolerant of speed as yours tay!

JMH1983 · 11-01-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by chylld

heh glad we made a good impression! but yeah you're right, i'd have to say it's quite different compared to say an evo meetup

the car club idea sounds solid. would definitely be keen altho my girl isn't as tolerant of speed as yours tay!

Lol, i just dont want to get my car impounded for street racing, so we'd have to take it slightly easy on meet days

Taymaishu · 11-01-2009, 03:19 PM

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Lol, i just dont want to get my car impounded for street racing, so we'd have to take it slightly easy on meet days

You weren't at the Southern Highlands day

Taymaishu · 11-02-2009, 03:10 PM

I reckon we should get this off the ground..

JMH1983 · 11-02-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

You weren't at the Southern Highlands day

Yep, i missed that one, was pissed i didnt know about 1addicts prior to that. Won't make that mistake again.

Guess i need to invest in a good 2 way radio handest !

JMH1983 · 11-02-2009, 05:09 PM

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I reckon we should get this off the ground..

To quote Ben Stiller "Du Et !"

I was speaking to someone yesterday about how the Mazda MX5 club got started and he gave me a few suggestions.

1) get a listing of all the 1'ers sold over the past year

2) get the dealers to hand out a business card with contact info at delivery.

3) Make some nice enamled name badges made at a company like Aiden Trophies.

4) Get in contact with BMW Germany and try to get on the recognised car club lists for factory support and access to parts and information.

I'll see if my contact at bmw Sydney is willing to help out with the first two.

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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Sydney & Surrounds Owners Well, it's an idea that's been giving me some thinking lately.. For the Sydney & surrounds owners, has there been any thought into developing a car club? I thought it'd be a great idea. Organising meets, low-cost track & driver training days, some fun events etc. It would require some work, but that's something my absolute adoration for these cars would make no problem for me. If you think it's a good/bad idea, or just have comments/suggestions, let me know!
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bobbynoway Private First Class 5 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I would like to be a part of a 1er car club. Never joined a car club before so it would be a new experience for me.
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	I reckon we should get this off the ground..
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