CE - North Carolina Meets Carolina Euros NC Meet Info http://forums.carolinaeuros.com Thu, 17 May 2012 20:17:30 +0000 30 CCI: EVERY THURSDAY @ 7PM http://forums.carolinaeuros.com/topic/9232-cci-every-thursday-7pm/
CCI meets are fun, free, and a safe place to enjoy all cars. Euros, muscle, trucks, jdm, even stock... whatever you have is welcome!!
So many groups and shops join us each week and we usually end up with some photographers and models on site. Cars come from all over NC and SC, these meets have been known to get to 200+ cars weekly. If you've never been it's definitely worth making the drive at least once, lately it seems like every week gets bigger and I see so many new faces. WE DO THIS EVERY WEEK!! Same time, same place. Hope to see you there next Thursday @ 7PM!!! :]

LOCATION:
Buffalo Wild Wings
2530 Sardis Road North
Charlotte NC 28277

https://www.facebook...rlottecruiseins



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Track Day - Friday, May 11th 2012
Friday's track day is held at CMP in Kershaw, SC. The Palmetto Motorsports Club has extended an exclusive invitation to share this day with registered GMP Performance clients. Palmetto Motorsports Club is CMP's private membership-only motorsports club and they have extended an exclusive invitation to share this day with registered GMP Performance clients. The intimate PMC format guarantees a minimum of five, twenty minute sessions, with additional sessions as time permits, all in one day.

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Participants are grouped into three groups based on experience levels to insure the utmost safety.

Group 1: The DE (Drivers Ed) group is for novice drivers and only permits passing in designated "safe-zones" and includes instructional class-time and an assigned in-car instructor.

Group 2: The Solo group allows experienced drivers to run at a higher pace and overtaking is allowed in designated zones with a "point-by".

Group 3: The super-solo group is for racers and their racecars. Passing is allowed and participants can enjoy abundant track time for testing.
There will also be an opportunity for enthusiasts to get on track for Touring laps. A series of controlled speed laps will be performed for those looking to familiarize themselves with what its like to be on track. These laps will be held during the mandatory quiet hour at lunch.
Track Day Registration includes all of the following:
+an abundant amount of track time
+pre-event vehicle inspection at GMP (required)
+track wheel/tire transport to and from the track
+onsite track support (vehicle prep/wheel torque/tire pressure check)
+event T-Shirt - Please state your size when ordering.

Track Day Schedule:
6:00am : Trackside Tech Inspection Opens
7:45am : Mandatory Driver's Meeting
8:00am : Morning Track Sessions Begin
12:00pm : PMC Luncheon/Touring Laps
1:00pm : Afternoon Track Sessions Begin
5:00pm : Track Sessions Concluded

A TrackDay Caravan will be leaving from GMP Performance at 5:45am. Approx. travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.We will arrive at the track by 7:15am to get through the gate and have the cars put through trackside tech.


Open House - Saturday, May 12th 2012
Saturday's open house is from 10am until 4pm. Join other enthusiasts to visit with the the GMP team, take a tour of our facility and newly expanded shop and added alignment equipment. We will have a number of specials and will be performing on-site ECU programming trials and upgrades, road-force tire balancing, alignments and nitrogen inflation.

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There is no admission charge for Saturday's events, and all ages are welcome. Feel free to bring your friends and family and join us.

Open House Registration includes all of the following:
+Event T-Shirt - Please state your size when ordering.
+Catered Lunch from Waldhorn - The menu consists of a bratwurst, Sauerkraut, German potato salad, pretzel roll and butter and mustard.

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Open House Schedule:
10:00am - Open House Start
11:00am - DE Prep Seminar Part 1 featuring Track Pad Install and Road Force Tire Balancing Demonstration
12:00am - Lunch Break
01:00pm - DE Prep Seminar Part 2 featuring Alignment Demonstration
02:00pm - Guest Speaker Presentation
03:00pm - Open House Finish

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CLICK HERE to Register or get more Information

If you would like to get involved in this event as a volunteer or vendor, send an email to Stephen@GMPperformance.com.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 21:15:00 +0000 http://forums.carolinaeuros.com/topic/9122-gmp-performances-annual-thawout-track-dayopen-house-511-512-2012/ Cars and Cappuccino - May 13th @ 9:00 AM http://forums.carolinaeuros.com/topic/9306-cars-and-cappuccino-may-13th-900-am/ The 6th monthly installment of "Cars and Cappuccino" is happening this Sunday morn. Bring Mom out for a cappuccino at Dean and Deluca and a enjoyable stroll with some excellent European sports cars. Sign up and details at the link below. Hope some of you can make it out.

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http://www.myautoevents.com/pls/mae/frmEventDetail.Show?psevent_id=13170

Event Date: THURSDAY 10-May-2012

Schedule
Set Up 5PM
Registration 5:45-6:30 - as soon as AJ gets on site
Tech Inspection 6:00-6:30
Drivers Meeting 6:45
First Car Out 7:00


Cost
$40 Non Members
$30 SCCA
Membership Cards required for discount
$5.00 extra for on-site registration

Tech Info
http://ccrscca.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=solo2&action=display&thread=4290
http://ccrscca.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=solo2
You can grab these PDF's and print off legal numbers and letters.
http://www.ccrscca.com/SoloNums.pdf
http://www.ccrscca.com/SoloClassLetters.pdf

Event Location
Metrolina Tradeshow Expo
7100 Statesville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28269

http://www.metrolinatradeshowexpo.com/

Driving Directions
I-77, exit 16-A.
Follow Sunset Rd east toward Statesville Rd.
Turn left onto Statesville Rd.
Metrolina Expo will be just under one mile, on your right.

Online Registration Closes 9-May-2012 7:00 PM EST ]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:57:03 +0000 http://forums.carolinaeuros.com/topic/9305-ccrscca-may-10th-night-event-metrolina-expo/ Cars and Coffee May 5th, 2012 pics http://forums.carolinaeuros.com/topic/9299-cars-and-coffee-may-5th-2012-pics/ Posted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted ImagePosted Image]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 00:30:28 +0000 http://forums.carolinaeuros.com/topic/9299-cars-and-coffee-may-5th-2012-pics/ Charlotte Area Cars and Coffee- May 5th! New Home! NC Music Factory Uptown http://forums.carolinaeuros.com/topic/9290-charlotte-area-cars-and-coffee-may-5th-new-home-nc-music-factory-uptown/ Charlotte Area Cars and Coffee - Uptown Charlotte




Mattie's Diner / NC Music Factory Uptown Village-Main Lot
1000 NC Music Factory Blvd, Charlotte NC 28206

Saturday May 5th, 2012

7:30am until!
1st Saturday of every month!(weather permitting- rain date the 2nd Sat)



We're back! Cars and Coffee has found a new home! Thank you for your patience and desire to keep this now Charlotte staple alive in this car crazy community. I believe all things happen for a reason and our new location will fit us better as it is accessible to more of Charlotte, as well as it is a space more conducive for us to grow and prosper. I'm excited about the new location because we are working with locally owned and operated businesses. The main lot is huge as it has ~700 spaces. That being said the spaces closest to the Diner should be reserved for regular diner patrons. If local car clubs or groups want to park together there is amble space to do so, there are four separate entrances to the lot, the closest to Mattie's may not be 'low car friendly' so try the other three. If needed their are additional lots that we can use if we happen to fill this one (highly doubt it but there are options).

Mattie's Diner is a fantastic old school eatery that is located at the front of the property. Matt has made some slight changes to accommodate the size of our crowd so bare with them as they learn our needs. There will be coffee as expected, carry out baked items and sit down full breakfasts if you desire, the space is cozy so be prepared. The owner of NC Music Factory has graciously offered the use of this property and in order to respect the jester we need to do our part. Below are a few bylaws we have to follow in order to continue to use the facility. If we ware out our welcome here we are pretty much without options! I can not begin to tell you how much of a challenge it has been to relocate and find a new car friendly location!

Here are the very simple rules:

Absolutely no burnouts or horse play in the lot or the roads out front. It is irresponsible and safety is a huge concern for us. We trust your car is fast and you have unbelievable skills, there is no need to show us!

No vendors will be allowed to set up tables, booths or tents. As before you can hand out fliers if you wish but no signage or structures allowed.

The Uptown division of the Mecklenburg police department are well aware of our event and will patrol the area. Speeding and unlawful behavior will not be tolerated.

We need to leave the facilities better than we find them on each visit. NC Music Factory is letting us use this facility free of charge so we need to respect it There are trash cans throughout the property please do please do not litter.

Parking nearest to the Diner is reserved for regular restaurant patrons. We have the other 662 spaces!

That's it for now, very simple. Sometimes you don't know how good you have something until it is gone. I miss getting my monthly fix of beautiful machines and wonderful car crazy individuals. The weather looks great so far for Saturday morning, tell your friends, family, co- workers and neighbors to come out and enjoy. Looking forward to enjoying our wonderful new home for Charlotte cars and Coffee.

See you Saturday

Michael
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Quattro de Mayo: May 3 - 6



Quattro de Mayo is a gathering of Audi (and other European car) enthusiasts from across the Southeast. Each year, we spend as many as four days driving some of the curviest roads in the country, and spend the evenings making new friends.

This event began 7 years ago when a group of Audi Club members from Ohio took a trip to East Tennessee to drive a stretch of road named the Tail of the Dragon, which packs 318 curves into 11 miles. But the Ohio crew was not alone that weekend, as a group from Tennessee had also organized a drive and the two groups soon crossed paths. So, they decided to make it an annual event, and dubbed it "Quattro de Mayo". Each year, the event has grown bigger, and the friendships have grown deeper.



MORE INFO]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:39:56 +0000 http://forums.carolinaeuros.com/topic/9148-quattro-de-mayo/ Anyone Going to Food Lion Auto Fair Tomorrow? http://forums.carolinaeuros.com/topic/9271-anyone-going-to-food-lion-auto-fair-tomorrow/ Weather is looking a bit improved from the predictions all week. Curious if some euros were heading out that way tomrrow. I think I may go out just after lunch. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:23:27 +0000 http://forums.carolinaeuros.com/topic/9271-anyone-going-to-food-lion-auto-fair-tomorrow/ Streetwise Drift May event http://forums.carolinaeuros.com/topic/9252-streetwise-drift-may-event/ I just wanted to let everyone know about the next drift event that I will be in. It's on May 26th AND 27th, yes, both days and yes I'm camping at the track.

I hope that the Carolina Euros' crowd and come out and watch/cheer on fellow euro drivers. In my case either do well, or break everything.

parts I should have installed by then.
e46 control arms
German Engineering Front coilover kit
German Engineering Camper kit
adjustable shocks (havent decided yet)
800 lbs rear srpings
larger Northern radiator
30mm spacers/stud conversion
racing seat
Entire rear subframe, with poly bushings/mounts
4.11 welded diff
powerflex diff bushing

Strip the interior
Paint the exterior
(dont count on the paint haha)

oh and by the way the next SWD event is this month on the 22nd, I should be giving a fellow named alex with a e36 m3 some pointers.]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:12:50 +0000 http://forums.carolinaeuros.com/topic/9252-streetwise-drift-may-event/