Bimmer Newsletter August 2019

BMW Club Queensland

Friday, 09 August 2019

THE BIMMER MONTHLY August 2019 This month brought to you by: Upcoming Events German Club Lunch

Sunday 25th August, 12 Noon

The iconic German Club is the place to go to enjoy the best in cuisine and beers from the home of BMWs. If you have not tried their Pork Knuckles, you are in for a treat.

There is limited parking beside the club just opposite the Gabba at 416 Vulture Street, East Brisbane and ample street parking close by.

Come along for a very social Sunday lunch and share some great food and drinks with friends.

Presidents Message Another hectic month has past and we are very pleased with the result. Without a doubt, the feature event of the month, if not the year was RACQ Motorfest at Eagle Farm Racecourse.

We had the amazing help of Ian Solomon and other club members to plan, set up and administer the day.

We also had an interesting and successful monthly meeting at Brisbane BMW with a special presentation by the team from the Brisbane BMW Bodyshop. We Facebook Live streamed the meeting and it was great to see the interactivity of that technology where members watching could post questions to the speakers.

Gary C.J. Schweikert #1522

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RACQ Motorfest 2019

Register HERE ICC Round 6 Afternoon Sprint at Qld Raceway.

Sunday 25th August, 12pm - 5:00pm

This event is being hosted by the Toyota 86 Club. By attending, you will gain points for our club towards this years InterClub trophy as well as individual points. N.B. This event will not be a round of our own club series, just a chance to have some week end sprint fun.

Contact Denis Weisz 0408 742 617 or motorsport@bmwcq.com.au Register HERE Mike Walsh Lunch Cruise

Sunday 8th Sept, 9:30am - 4:00pm

This is a whole of club event hosted by the 6 Series Register to celebrate the life of Mike Walsh who was a great supporter of the BMWCQ and was also an E24 devotee.

This lunch cruise will start at The Gap shopping centre at 10am and head west over Mt Glorious, out to Somerset Dam and then head to Woodford for lunch.

For details & to register click HERE

On Sunday 14th July, BMW Club Queensland held its annual Show of Excellence Vehicle Display as part of RACQ Motorfest.

This was one of the largest events held by the club and certainly one of the most prominent, popular, interesting, colourful and fun. All cars were placed in appropriate klasses and categories for judging, with a variety of cars from old to new as well as two special BMW race cars. There was a lot of interest in our display and we were able to sell a range of our club merchandise and also signed up a number of new members. The winners of the Show of Excellence will be announced at the Celebrations & Awards Night in September.

PHOTOS HERE

BMW Club Queensland

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Upcoming Events

BMW M6 GT3 Around the World - BMW Motorsport

Round 7 Sprint Series at Lakeside

Another season of the BMW M6 GT3 in international GT racing is over. The top model from the BMW Motorsport Customer Racing programme has claimed numerous wins and titles in a range of race series, including victory in the 24-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps in the 2016 debut season.

Saturday 13th Sept 7:30am - 4:00pm

Its been a while since we have been back at Lakeside for an all day sprint session. What better way to enjoy a Black Friday than some laps at our favourite home track. Bring your black car or your flying broom, wear your black race suit or just pat a black cat, but don't miss out on another enjoyable day at Lakeside.

With costs starting from just $195 for members for a full day, clearly the best value track experience available, its time to get your entries in.

NOTE: Please be mindful of the ongoing noise issues at Lakeside, if you think your car may be over the noise limit, visit a muffler shop and have it checked and the exhaust modified if necessary, better than being excluded from the day once you are there.

Contact Denis Weisz 0408 742 617 or motorsport@bmwcq.com.au

This video with over five minutes of race footage and fans’ reactions shows just how much thrill the BMW M6 GT3 has provided around the globe.

It features our Vice President/Social Secretary Leanne Tymms who was at Bathurst with her husband Greg when this video was being filmed.

For details & to register click HERE

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Membership Monthly Current Members:

382

New members since 12th June: 12 #2133 Adrian Bother M4 #2134 Jason Brazier M2 #2135 David Cattarin E82 1M #2130 Peter Cook 2002 #2132 Ian Douglas E30 #2129 Mike Driscoll E24 635 Csi #2131 Tim Dunne 2016 E89 Z4 #2124 Greg Gay M140i #2127 Tim Ravet E28 525e,E30 325 #2136 Charlie Tutt 2008 E82 135i #1431 Kirstie Tyson E82 135i #2128 Cameron Wilde 320 www.bmwcq.com.au

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Upcoming Events Annual Celebrations & Awards Night Saturday 14th Sept (Times TBA)

We are returning to The Eagles Nest on the roof of The Point Hotel at Kangaroo Point, with spectacular sweeping views from East Brisbane around to the city and the Story Bridge, for this annual event.

The Celebrations & Awards Night will focus on the FUN & SOCIAL side of our club. The night is about recognizing the efforts of, and awarding prizes to, those members who have entered into The Show of Excellence and, through their hard work and preparation, have won a class and/or category.

The event is a Cocktail Party with plenty of finger food and some more substantial fork dishes available and desserts a plenty. Full bar service will be on offer. To help you make the most of the night, The Point Hotel has generously offered exclusive rates for those attending the event.

For details & to register click HERE

BMW Club Queensland Bimmer Classifieds 1993 E32 740iL PHOTOS Rebuilt Self levelling suspension.

There is a mechanical noise, possible timing chain guide. Some oil leaks, panel work good. Interior, OK but needs a clean. Gunmetal Grey, No Battery, 200,000k Peter Hulbert The Grange/Wilston 0418 708 886 $2,000 ONO

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BMW Club Queensland Official Merchandise

2002 BMW 318i Documents Not working nor is it registered.

Car for parts or to fix up.

Kuluin, Sunshine Coast Donna Robb 0407 142 488 640i Parts 2012 Coupe PHOTOS Rear Diffuser Brand new, ordered one, got two. Easy fit, no painting involved as it is carbon Fibre. Also Wheels only for sale. Niche 20" x 9" front, 20 " x 10.5" rear. perfect condition.

Rob Newitt 0411 989 824 $1,350.00 2005 E46 330Ci PHOTOS Convertible Sport Special Edition MY05, Auto,155,000 Klm. Gold/bronze Interior - Ivory leather Reg QLD 062MCL New tyres. Inspection - Brisbane, Gold Coast, Byron Bay Fauna Devitt. 0418 835 454 or fauna28@gmail.com $15,250 2004 E46 325Ci PHOTOS First Registered 2005, Automatic, black with beige interior. 56,000 km genuine. Two owner, good condition, new Mitchem tyres.

Jeff Pinchen 0417 050 335 jpin@bigpond.com $12,000 ono 850i Parts ECU unit for a E31 but no longer have the 850, a common problem, display would fade, do any of your members need ? davidhume.56@gmail.com 2011 E90 M3 DCT Pure Edition Very clean original car, low average kilometres, 67750. Alpine white/black.

Full service history, roadworthy , would prefer it to go to another enthusiast to be looked after.

We just have too many cars, I am getting too old.

It needs a younger custodian.

PHOTOS $54,900 Brian Palmer 0438 780 654

Contact: Alex Irvine merchandise@bmwcq.com.au or 0412 634 520 ……………………………………….......................................................

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BMW Club Queensland

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28th July 2019 - Brekky Run To Glenagallan Homestead

20 cars with 32 people set off in two groups from the Puma service centre at Dinmore just after 7:00am on a perfect Brisbane mid-winter morning. It was great to see Robert Fulton and Russell and Kerri Thomas back out for their second run in as many months as new members.

The first stage of the route took us via Walloon, Rosewood, Grandchester and Blenheim to a comfort stop at Lake Apex Park at Gatton. It was very sad to see how dry conditions were with just a trickle of water in the lake.

Group one departed the park just as group 2 arrived – perfect, if lucky, timing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1fem6GLAOw&t=3s

The second stage went via Ma Ma Creek and Heifer Creek through even more very dry conditions to Glengallan Homestead. The first group arrived at 9:15am and were followed shortly after by group 2. John and Gina Hing from Warwick and Brian and Melanie Alderton from Toowoomba met up with the main contingent at Glengallan.

After everyone enjoyed a full buffet breakfast, we took a tour of the once stately, but now slowly decaying, homestead and were permitted to arrange all the cars at the front entrance of the homestead for group photos and a video clip. And then it was time to head off to Warwick for Jazz and Jumpers or home.

Tim Dunne was welcomed in as a new member.

All feedback from the participants was good with the new run guidelines and procedures getting a big thumbs up. 20 vehicle 32 people. PHOTOS HERE

**NB** If you have videos/photos of any BMWCQ events, please email them to editor@bmwcq.com.au