ZFest

Aries326 · 08-21-2014, 09:25 PM

Anyone here ever attend ZFest? Just wondering. I joined the ZSCCA Facebook group but I don't recognize any of the guys in the group on here or vice-versa. Looking at their event pictures, I didn't see a lot of people join Zfest that was into modding their cars like I see here.

imz4n · 08-22-2014, 11:40 AM

I have been to ZFEST. I have some mods, most of them you will never notice and I kinda like it that way. ZSCCA does a great job of bringing a local group of like minded people together for events and sharing of resources. The ZSCCA has always been known for their driving events, great roads to drive, points of interest to visit and it becomes more about a group of people that enjoy their cars and the people that have them. IMHO is is more fun to do group events with the same car type, ( when you talk about your car we understand what you are saying ) type of mindset.

I sometimes wounder why a given person buys a Z. Did you like the styling, the performance and handling, did you like the fact that there was not 300,000 made in one year. Different strokes for different folks. But at the end of the day we have one. Do you use your Z as a daily driver or just use it for a weekend romp. The ZSCCA has room for all mindsets and it tends to merge at gatherings.

Have you ever gone to a concert and people watched? People from 16 to 70 showing up at the same event, sets a mind to thinking. What are those people doing here? Taking it to the next step you realize that some people like the same things you do, even if not for the same reason. Does that make a difference or do you have something in common with people that are different than you? Can I learn something that I did not know before? I was once told that I could only hope to know as much as the combination of people I associate with and the more you associate with the more rounded I become.

Long story short. If you have a passion for something, is it not more fun to surround yourself with people that have thew same passion as you.

ZSCCA is so much more than a yearly event (ZFEST). Try it you might like it IMHO , you reap the rewards when you put something into what ever you are doing.

Have a great day.

inTgr8r · 08-22-2014, 01:05 PM

That's where I first met Ginger. What a gal!!

imz4n · 08-22-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

That's where I first met Ginger. What a gal!!

I have pictures, shall I post. How goes life my friend?

inTgr8r · 08-22-2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by imz4n

I have pictures, shall I post. How goes life my friend?

LOL... You might scare them

doing great, thanks; checking the days off the calendar towards retirement.
how 'bout yourself?

imz4n · 08-22-2014, 02:00 PM

There are somethings that can never be unseen, lol Good times for sure.

Totaled the 2004 in 2010, bought a 2006 3.0 si, had an ECU tune and loving the extra bits.

Retirement is not what it is thought to be, stay active and never stop moving forward.

Caddyshk · 08-22-2014, 07:47 PM

Ginger

imz4n · 08-22-2014, 07:53 PM

I still have pictures, if you need reminders. Zfest allowed me to meet both of these guys have a meal with them, shake their hands. I live in California and met the both Canadians in South Carolina. Go figure.

inTgr8r · 08-22-2014, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by imz4n

I still have pictures, if you need reminders. Zfest allowed me to meet both of these guys have a meal with them, shake their hands. I live in California and met the both Canadians in South Carolina. Go figure.

Definitely fun times

Aries326 · 08-22-2014, 10:24 PM

I'll have to try to make it to Zfest next year. It's still in PA. It looks like a good time. Someone mentioned in FB that Zfest used to have as many as 600 cars attend!

imz4n · 08-23-2014, 05:31 PM

In 2008, 680 cars, sponsored by BMW for 12 years,the event was called Homecoming and was held at the plant where the cars were made, 2008 was the last Homecoming set-up by BMW, as the production of the cars moved to Germany. ZSCCA took over and has been raising the bar as ZFEST ever since.

Caddyshk · 08-23-2014, 07:12 PM

I have picks of all the Gingers!

Aries326 · 08-25-2014, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by imz4n

In 2008, 680 cars, sponsored by BMW for 12 years,the event was called Homecoming and was held at the plant where the cars were made, 2008 was the last Homecoming set-up by BMW, as the production of the cars moved to Germany. ZSCCA took over and has been raising the bar as ZFEST ever since.

Too bad they stopped sponsoring the event. I just moved down to the Lake Norman area in NC. I would've loved to have gone down to a Zfest held in Spartansburg. That event would be a great way to get Z owners to track other bimmers and get them into a second bimmer.

imz4n · 08-25-2014, 08:32 AM

Want to see 680 from 2008

ovrkll · 08-31-2014, 07:04 AM

Homecoming was great, was really a good time with outstanding people. Ginger was the greatest, anyone know where she is now?

Aries326 · 08-31-2014, 08:32 AM

Why did BMW stop building the Z here? Was it due to lagging sales?

imz4n · 08-31-2014, 08:48 AM

The x cars were made in the same plant since 2003, x6 in 2006. I am guessing that they planned to sell more X car here than Z.

imz4n · 08-31-2014, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ovrkll

Homecoming was great, was really a good time with outstanding people. Ginger was the greatest, anyone know where she is now?

OMG, Blast from the past. How the heck are you?

I had Ginger till 2009 and sent her back east at that point. She was looking a bit worn out at that time and was retired IIRC.

For those that are not in the know, The was a group of Z4 owners on a EU forum, Ginger was passed around EU for several years and was sent to the east coast where she met people for a couple of years and then she came to the west coast for almost 3 years. She met people from out here ( that had no clue what Homecoming was or ZFEST for that matter ) and actually went around the world, literately.

bucko521 · 08-31-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by imz4n

I still have pictures, if you need reminders. Zfest allowed me to meet both of these guys have a meal with them, shake their hands. I live in California and met the both Canadians in South Carolina. Go figure.

Both Canadians? I was at ZFEST 2014 (Penn State). Did you happen to meet me?

imz4n · 08-31-2014, 01:31 PM

I did not attend in 2014, a bit of a haul from California. I have met so many Z owners in the past 10 years of ownership. SoCal is a destination for people on business and pleasure. If I find out a Z owner is in town, we try to G2G for a meal or a tour of the area. When we travel I contact the Area Rep in that area for routes of interest and local points of interest, A go here and don't waste your time going here sorta thing. That is a value that is not found everywhere.

08-21-2014, 09:25 PM	#1
Aries326 Lieutenant Colonel 195 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0si, 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si [9.00]	ZFest Anyone here ever attend ZFest? Just wondering. I joined the ZSCCA Facebook group but I don't recognize any of the guys in the group on here or vice-versa. Looking at their event pictures, I didn't see a lot of people join Zfest that was into modding their cars like I see here. __________________
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imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	I have been to ZFEST. I have some mods, most of them you will never notice and I kinda like it that way. ZSCCA does a great job of bringing a local group of like minded people together for events and sharing of resources. The ZSCCA has always been known for their driving events, great roads to drive, points of interest to visit and it becomes more about a group of people that enjoy their cars and the people that have them. IMHO is is more fun to do group events with the same car type, ( when you talk about your car we understand what you are saying ) type of mindset. I sometimes wounder why a given person buys a Z. Did you like the styling, the performance and handling, did you like the fact that there was not 300,000 made in one year. Different strokes for different folks. But at the end of the day we have one. Do you use your Z as a daily driver or just use it for a weekend romp. The ZSCCA has room for all mindsets and it tends to merge at gatherings. Have you ever gone to a concert and people watched? People from 16 to 70 showing up at the same event, sets a mind to thinking. What are those people doing here? Taking it to the next step you realize that some people like the same things you do, even if not for the same reason. Does that make a difference or do you have something in common with people that are different than you? Can I learn something that I did not know before? I was once told that I could only hope to know as much as the combination of people I associate with and the more you associate with the more rounded I become. Long story short. If you have a passion for something, is it not more fun to surround yourself with people that have thew same passion as you. ZSCCA is so much more than a yearly event (ZFEST). Try it you might like it IMHO , you reap the rewards when you put something into what ever you are doing. Have a great day. __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	There are somethings that can never be unseen, lol Good times for sure. Totaled the 2004 in 2010, bought a 2006 3.0 si, had an ECU tune and loving the extra bits. Retirement is not what it is thought to be, stay active and never stop moving forward. __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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Caddyshk M = Midlife Crisis 65 Rep 2,006 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MC Interlagos Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Ginger __________________ 2006 Z4MC - #LL93158 SS Race Cans, RE X Pipe, DKF Sec 1, Fabspeed Headers, OE STB, AS Shifter, Dave Z CDV, GC Coil Overs, Stoptech lines, Hawk DTC Pads, RE Clutch Stop, RE Transmission Mounts, Vibra-Technics Engine Mounts, Poly FCAB & RTAB, LeatherZ M Shift Boot, Tekarbon Rear Spoiler, CF Grills, Advan RS DGM
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imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	I still have pictures, if you need reminders. Zfest allowed me to meet both of these guys have a meal with them, shake their hands. I live in California and met the both Canadians in South Carolina. Go figure. __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	In 2008, 680 cars, sponsored by BMW for 12 years,the event was called Homecoming and was held at the plant where the cars were made, 2008 was the last Homecoming set-up by BMW, as the production of the cars moved to Germany. ZSCCA took over and has been raising the bar as ZFEST ever since. __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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Caddyshk M = Midlife Crisis 65 Rep 2,006 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MC Interlagos Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	I have picks of all the Gingers! __________________ 2006 Z4MC - #LL93158 SS Race Cans, RE X Pipe, DKF Sec 1, Fabspeed Headers, OE STB, AS Shifter, Dave Z CDV, GC Coil Overs, Stoptech lines, Hawk DTC Pads, RE Clutch Stop, RE Transmission Mounts, Vibra-Technics Engine Mounts, Poly FCAB & RTAB, LeatherZ M Shift Boot, Tekarbon Rear Spoiler, CF Grills, Advan RS DGM
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imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	Want to see 680 from 2008 __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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ovrkll Lieutenant 8 Rep 412 Posts Drives: Interlagos Blue Z4M Join Date: May 2007 Location: McDonough, GA iTrader: (0)	Homecoming was great, was really a good time with outstanding people. Ginger was the greatest, anyone know where she is now?
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imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	The x cars were made in the same plant since 2003, x6 in 2006. I am guessing that they planned to sell more X car here than Z. __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	I did not attend in 2014, a bit of a haul from California. I have met so many Z owners in the past 10 years of ownership. SoCal is a destination for people on business and pleasure. If I find out a Z owner is in town, we try to G2G for a meal or a tour of the area. When we travel I contact the Area Rep in that area for routes of interest and local points of interest, A go here and don't waste your time going here sorta thing. That is a value that is not found everywhere. __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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