I've been doing some math.....

[Mitch]

I've been wondering how long of a line of BMWs can we expect, if we get at least 350 BMW automobiles in a single parade and BMWs on average*(see asterisk) are 15 feet long or 180 inches, this is what I have found:

We want at least 350 BMW automobiles in the drive. That would secure a world record. I think there will be a LOT more cars, but lets use 350.

350 car X 15 feet is 5250 feet, if we have them bumper to bumper. Obviously we add 20 feet in between each car and our line of BMWs becomes 12,250 feet or 2.32 miles long. THAT is very impressive people. Can you imagine this?

Can you tell I am getting excited? :)

*a E30 325 is 175 inches long, a E36 325 is 174 inches long, a E39 525 is 188 inches long, E28s are 188 inches long. Average is approximately 15 feet.

[Philip]

I've been wondering how long of a line of BMWs can we expect, if we get at least 350 BMW automobiles in a single parade and BMWs on average*(see asterisk) are 15 feet long or 180 inches, this is what I have found:

We want at least 350 BMW automobiles in the drive. That would secure a world record. I think there will be a LOT more cars, but lets use 350.

350 car X 15 feet is 5250 feet, if we have them bumper to bumper. Obviously we add 20 feet in between each car and our line of BMWs becomes 12,250 feet or 2.32 miles long. THAT is very impressive people. Can you imagine this?

Can you tell I am getting excited? :)

*a E30 325 is 175 inches long, a E36 325 is 174 inches long, a E39 525 is 188 inches long, E28s are 188 inches long. Average is approximately 15 feet.


We need to make sure that a helicopter is there to take aerial pictures.
I might be able to arrange that. Seriously. My roommate is the crew-chief on an Army UH-60 Blackhawk, and I think April 5th happens to fall on his drill weekend.
Does anyone else have/know someone who has access to a helicopter?

[Mitch]

A helicopter would be outstanding!! I don't know anyone with a heli though.

[DavidYow]

That is a long line of Bimmers, its going to be amazing.

[Justin]

Thats going to be sick we might need a couple of heli's lol

[blackstig]

Yes, BMW Brand Helicopters, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

THat'd be sick! LOL!

-Stig

[Philip]

My roommate doesn't know for sure if he can swing that. In case he can, does anyone have access to a camera that would take a good picture from a mile up?
Mitch- we should also call local Atlanta news agencies, they have helicopters and would probably be willing to take some pics for us.

[Mitch]

Hmmm that is a good questions. I think my brother has a bad ass digital camera with a killer zoom on it. I'll have to ask him.

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

Oh yeah we will definately alert the local media. I previously emailed Marietta Daily Journal with a link to the website to start building some hype. Believe me by April the way everybody is going at it, who won't know about this event? Cheers to everyone on this! I can't imagine how fun this is going to be!

[McLovin]

I agree, I think the local media will find out on their own. But its always good to let em know anyway.

[Justin]

Yep me too

[Mitch]

Yes if anyone has a contact at any media source, please let them know. I am counting on this being a HUGE media event. Its gonna be a LOT of cars and a lot of enthusiasts.

[Jdudley13]

Hey Mitch,
I can start shooting e-mails to radio stations. I'm sure we can get at least one to catch on. Might be some good exposure. Let me know what you want to do or what kind of message you want to send. I can always throw something together and let you approve of it.

[Philip]

I bet Q100 would do something. They're pretty involved in the community.

[Jdudley13]

I was thinkin about Project 96.1 or 99 X. Project 96.1 has been giving away muscle cars all summer so at least they are into cars, domestic cars but who knows....

[McLovin]

Radio coverage would be paramount for getting the word out quickly.

[blackstig]

Radio coverage would be paramount for getting the word out quickly.

WNMR announces the meeting . . .but no one cares about Night Majik Radio :(

-Stig

[Mitch]

Don't sweat it David!

[Philip]

Is WNMR on the internet or is it an actual radio station? Can I have a link? A frequency? Something?

[blackstig]

Is WNMR on the internet or is it an actual radio station? Can I have a link? A frequency? Something?

It's an internet broadcast! Check us out

http://www.nightmajik.net/wnmr.htm

Add us on your MySpace

http://myspace.com/wnmr

Later!

-Stig

[Mitch]

SWEET MAN! Good job man! Thats our first radio coverage!!

[atl530i]

A whole mile of just BMWs. That is going to be great. That is just the 350 BMWs, not counting all the other BMWs. April needs to come quickly, lol.

[McLovin]

yep if we end up with 500 BMWs it will be over 3 miles long. wow that would be killer

[Mitch]

That is very true. We only need 350 to shatter the record, but I am seriously expecting 400-500 cars. Its gonna be fun!

[Jdudley13]

Yeah i'm getting kind of pumped as well.

[Mitch]

Me too! I get pumped up everytime I am on this site. Its the goods! :)

[mistertripps]

My roommate doesn't know for sure if he can swing that. In case he can, does anyone have access to a camera that would take a good picture from a mile up?
Mitch- we should also call local Atlanta news agencies, they have helicopters and would probably be willing to take some pics for us.

Definitely notify WSB. Captain Herb is a car nut and flies their heli and Neal Boortz drives a 6-series. We might even be able to get him to join us if we tie in the Fair Tax angle. A Fair Tax BMW rally up I-85. Neal will have half the Southeast coming to join us.

[blackstig]

I have a plethora of photographic equipment . . .including a 1000 milimeter lens that I bathe and groom every day!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/nightmajik/Prize%20Photographs/DCFC0003.jpg

-Stig

[Philip]

good god! You could eBay all that stuff and buy a 6MT for your car Stig! :p

[BMRSEB]

good god! You could eBay all that stuff and buy a 6MT for your car Stig! :p

Then we wouldn't have any pics of the swap/install..:p

[Philip]

Then we wouldn't have any pics of the swap/install..:p

LOL!!!!!

[Gibber66]

Mitch,
I added my name on the list 4ngie started compiling on BF.c, but I thought we still needed to register at CB. When/Where's that coming up? Many thanks.

Cheers,
Gibber
P.S. I'll see if I can drum up some interest with the folks I know around here.

[Mitch]

Thanks, well I wish I knew how to do it myself and I would. But our admin should have it up and running this week. Sorry about the delay with that. Thanks for your support! :)

[SWINFORD]

I think we will get the News involved some how.

[Mitch]

I just emailed Q100 radio in Atlanta, I wonder if they will write me back!?

[Gibber66]

I just emailed Q100 radio in Atlanta, I wonder if they will write me back!?
Radio is fine, but a video telecast by one of the majors would truly be killer.:)

[Philip]

Radio is fine, but a video telecast by one of the majors would truly be killer.:)

I'm currently working on some leads to get Smell-O-Vision onboard.

[4ngie]

I'm currently working on some leads to get Smell-O-Vision onboard.
lawl

[Gibber66]

I'm currently working on some leads to get Smell-O-Vision onboard.
[I know I'm pushing it] How about scratch and sniff?:D

[Gibber66]

BTW Phil, any update on when registration will be online?

[Philip]

BTW Phil, any update on when registration will be online?

I'm not sure, but I will ask Mitch about it later today.

[Gibber66]

Mitch/Phil/et al,
Speaking of math, what number are we going for? A guy posted the following web address on BF.c and it looks like we need to clarify a few things:
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/travel_and_transport/cars/default.aspx
Biggest number of cars gathered by one brand appears to be 500 by FIAT. As to BMWs, 107 appears to be the number to break...which I think we can do. As to continuous convoy, I saw a listing for 420 Rolls-Royces in a single column. Just want to make sure we have all the current facts on what record we're trying to break and what the current record was. All I recall from one of the Mitch's OPs is 270+ BMWs in a continuous column is all we would need. Need to verify...then we need to make sure the Guiness paperwork accurately reflects what we're going for. Not trying to bring a downer, just want to make sure we set the whole thing up for success.

Cheers,
Gibber

[blackstig]

Mitch/Phil/et al,
Speaking of math, what number are we going for? A guy posted the following web address on BF.c and it looks like we need to clarify a few things:
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/travel_and_transport/cars/default.aspx
Biggest number of cars gathered by one brand appears to be 500 by FIAT. As to BMWs, 107 appears to be the number to break...which I think we can do. As to continuous convoy, I saw a listing for 420 Rolls-Royces in a single column. Just want to make sure we have all the current facts on what record we're trying to break and what the current record was. All I recall from one of the Mitch's OPs is 270+ BMWs in a continuous column is all we would need. Need to verify...then we need to make sure the Guiness paperwork accurately reflects what we're going for. Not trying to bring a downer, just want to make sure we set the whole thing up for success.

Cheers,
Gibber

This is exactly what I was referring to, before we can say "Hey, we need this many BMW's meeting at this place at this time on this day" we need to first know exactly what we're shooting for.

No doubt about it, this is going to be a HUGE event with a LOT . . . and I mean A LOT, of BMW's but we can't shoot for a goal that doesn't have some sense of tangibility to it :icon18:

-Stig

I wuv teh smyleez

[4ngie]

This is exactly what I was referring to, before we can say "Hey, we need this many BMW's meeting at this place at this time on this day" we need to first know exactly what we're shooting for.

No doubt about it, this is going to be a HUGE event with a LOT . . . and I mean A LOT, of BMW's but we can't shoot for a goal that doesn't have some sense of tangibility to it :icon18:

-Stig

I wuv teh smyleez
Interesting.

[Gibber66]

Based on current standings, we look to easily break the BMW record and torque quite a few Euros off.:D But where's the fun without the competition, right?;)

Cheers,
Gibber

[4ngie]

Based on current standings, we look to easily break the BMW record and torque quite a few Euros off.:D But where's the fun without the competition, right?;)

Cheers,
Gibber
We already have nearly 100 signed up. But I think we should still shoot for 300. :D

[Philip]

Three HUNDRED BMW's........

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee86/philipwot/drevil.jpg

[Justin]

LOL yes 300 FTW:icon15:

[blackstig]

LOL yes 300 FTW:icon15:

FOR SPARTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA


http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/PYR/NECA0011~300-Posters.jpg




LMAO!





-Stig

[Philip]

Thats awesome! 300! Mitch is Leonidis.

[Gibber66]

Mitch is Leonidis.

AU! AU! AU!

[DavidYow]

The Ferrari record was done on a race track, not on public streets. I think he is going after the most BMWs in a parade.

[PatZ3]

My roommate doesn't know for sure if he can swing that. In case he can, does anyone have access to a camera that would take a good picture from a mile up?
Mitch- we should also call local Atlanta news agencies, they have helicopters and would probably be willing to take some pics for us.

I used to be into photography, I have a pretty bad ass cannon.

Also, if the helicopter idea doesn't pan out, if someone could look into local GA hot air balloon groups, I bet they would be willing to help for free or really cheap. Just an idea.

[Dominic49]

I have a d70s digital camera... get your bud to put me up in the helicopter and i'll get some shots :D

[Marsh]

haha dang its gonna be insane!

[Justin]

Yes it is i cant wait!!!!

[stevie30]

Has anyone applied for a parade permit? Maybe someone should notify the Georgia State Patrol and local authorities for assistance with traffic control. Might be a law, I don't know!! I'm going to try to make it and bring a few others from the Chattanooga area.

[Philip]

Has anyone applied for a parade permit? Maybe someone should notify the Georgia State Patrol and local authorities for assistance with traffic control. Might be a law, I don't know!! I'm going to try to make it and bring a few others from the Chattanooga area.

I think Mitch covered that a long time ago.

[Jdudley13]

Yeah he did. GSP has no interest in helping but I think Gwinnete County might have been willing.

[MrEdSRI]

I would count on more than 20 feet between each car. My guess is 4 miles if you get 350 cars. What are the rules for continuity? What if some other car cuts in. You have to consider that will obstruct several exits. It sounds awesome.

[Mitch]

Hi everyone, since we had to move the event from Gwinnett Arena to Chateau Elan, we had to cancel plans with Gwinnett PD and I contacted Hall County Sheriffs Department. They will be willing to help.

We are not going to need a parade permit. It will not hurt the world record if someone breaks in the parade line, that is expected to happen, all while I wish it would not happen.

I think a hot air balloon would be really cool, problem is....once we start the parade they will most likely not be able to photograph us after we leave Chateau Elan. Still worth looking into!

[jone3036]

I am actually considering a dash cam for this one. Especially If I find drivers for the 318i, And the e36 M3. As much as I wanted to drive The old 318i, I have to reconsider since The e30 M3 should be in the stable by then. Stig? Wanna drive the e36? I can't drive all of 'em. Maybe since you drive the Miazda daily, the old M10 318i with it's 45 ponies is more your speed! J/K!