Who is going to BMW CCA O'Fest Forever at Hilton Head Island

fl1by · 10-14-2021, 07:42 PM

Don't know where to post this, but Il be there Wednesday thru Saturday... What should I expect? Who's be to previous events?

BMWRacer523 · 10-14-2021, 07:53 PM

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Don't know where to post this, but Il be there Wednesday thru Saturday... What should I expect? Who's be to previous events?

Been to many including at Watkins Glen and Barber Motorsports park. They used to be track + social events but lately they've gone mainly social/concours type. Nothing wrong with that because the club is a large group with different types of enthusiasts. Should be a fun event, Hilton Head is very nice! Enjoy!

luckylingy · 10-15-2021, 07:09 PM

I attended them consecutively from 1995 through 2017. If this is your first time, enjoy. Many people go out of their way to make newbies feel welcomed. Back when there was a plethora of driving activities, common 'rookie' mistake was overdoing it, such that you left for home more tired than you arrived. Definitely attend the concours, where you'll see some awesome cars cleaned and preserved to ungodly standards. Fun rally and TSD rally are acquired taste, in case you've not done those types of events before.

midlifecrisis · 10-16-2021, 05:06 AM

I'll be there with my Alpine White over Cinnamon E46 M3. I have NJ plates. Look me up! I'll be there all week. There's lots to do and see, but it's fun just hanging out with other BMW fans and talking about cars. I've been to O'Fests in Monterey, Pittsburgh, Greenville, and the Jersey Shore. They all have their own character and they've all been fun. This one won't have and track events directly associated with it but the HH Concours is pretty amazing, and Legends East will be, too.

BMWRacer523 · 10-16-2021, 07:10 AM

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I'll be there with my Alpine White over Cinnamon E46 M3. I have NJ plates. Look me up! I'll be there all week. There's lots to do and see, but it's fun just hanging out with other BMW fans and talking about cars. I've been to O'Fests in Monterey, Pittsburgh, Greenville, and the Jersey Shore. They all have their own character and they've all been fun. This one won't have and track events directly associated with it but the HH Concours is pretty amazing, and Legends East will be, too.

Larry?

ando · 10-16-2021, 11:56 AM

I'm going this year as a first timer. Plan to do most events on Friday and Saturday in addition to the BMW CCA M Chapter dinner on Thursday, November 4. Let me know if you'd like details on that.

luckylingy · 10-16-2021, 03:23 PM

One more tip from a habitual attender: skip most of the banquets, in most circumstances.

I spent my career in corporate America and partook of dozens (hundreds?) of large-group banquets. Few if any were memorable. CCA contracts with hotels which can cater hundreds of diners, but the per-plate cost (~$100, typically) is more than you'd otherwise spent at a local top-tier restaurant. CCA structures Ofest registration such that you can sign up for everything; or go a-la-carte on events, dinners and receptions.

So if you're attending Ofest with a spouse or significant other, I suggest skipping the "rubber chicken" and enjoy a quiet, romantic dinner on your own. If, on the other hand, you're attending alone, then by all means attend the group dinners which pique your interest -- and meet all the new acquaintances you can.

midlifecrisis · 10-16-2021, 05:34 PM

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I'll be there with my Alpine White over Cinnamon E46 M3. I have NJ plates. Look me up! I'll be there all week. There's lots to do and see, but it's fun just hanging out with other BMW fans and talking about cars. I've been to O'Fests in Monterey, Pittsburgh, Greenville, and the Jersey Shore. They all have their own character and they've all been fun. This one won't have and track events directly associated with it but the HH Concours is pretty amazing, and Legends East will be, too.

Larry?

Yes. And you?

BMWRacer523 · 10-16-2021, 08:39 PM

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Yes. And you?

Kish

midlifecrisis · 10-16-2021, 08:55 PM

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Yes. And you?

Kish

Lol! We were just talking about our orders! I'm still shooting for PCD! Hopefully sometime in November!

BMWRacer523 · 10-16-2021, 09:07 PM

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Lol! We were just talking about our orders! I'm still shooting for PCD! Hopefully sometime in November!

Mine just went to exterior assembly begins.. might be early Dec delivery for me.

midlifecrisis · 10-29-2021, 04:43 PM

Thought I'd revive this thread. We're starting out Sunday from North Jersey. I just put a fresh clutch and motor mounts in my E46 M3 garage queen and we'll be arriving HH Monday evening for some R&R before O'Fest Forever starts on Wednesday. The E46 drives like it's brand new, so it takes the sting out of not having the G80 yet. Looking forward to seeing folks we haven't seen in a couple of years. Legends East and HH Concours should be fun, too!

BMWRacer523 · 10-30-2021, 10:46 AM

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Thought I'd revive this thread. We're starting out Sunday from North Jersey. I just put a fresh clutch and motor mounts in my E46 M3 garage queen and we'll be arriving HH Monday evening for some R&R before O'Fest Forever starts on Wednesday. The E46 drives like it's brand new, so it takes the sting out of not having the G80 yet. Looking forward to seeing folks we haven't seen in a couple of years. Legends East and HH Concours should be fun, too!

Have fun Larry!

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fl1by First Lieutenant 684 Rep 383 Posts Drives: G80, Raptor, STI and C8 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Southeast Virginia iTrader: (0)	Who is going to BMW CCA O'Fest Forever at Hilton Head Island Don't know where to post this, but Il be there Wednesday thru Saturday... What should I expect? Who's be to previous events?
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luckylingy Lieutenant Colonel 3234 Rep 1,661 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Up North iTrader: (0)	I attended them consecutively from 1995 through 2017. If this is your first time, enjoy. Many people go out of their way to make newbies feel welcomed. Back when there was a plethora of driving activities, common 'rookie' mistake was overdoing it, such that you left for home more tired than you arrived. Definitely attend the concours, where you'll see some awesome cars cleaned and preserved to ungodly standards. Fun rally and TSD rally are acquired taste, in case you've not done those types of events before.
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midlifecrisis Major 807 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 35d, 2019 230i X Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I'll be there with my Alpine White over Cinnamon E46 M3. I have NJ plates. Look me up! I'll be there all week. There's lots to do and see, but it's fun just hanging out with other BMW fans and talking about cars. I've been to O'Fests in Monterey, Pittsburgh, Greenville, and the Jersey Shore. They all have their own character and they've all been fun. This one won't have and track events directly associated with it but the HH Concours is pretty amazing, and Legends East will be, too. __________________ 2017 X5 35d (Performance Center delivery March 2017) 2019 230i X-drive 2022 M3 base 2000 328i sedan (UUC suspension - still the favorite), 2006 M3 slick top - Alpine White/Cinnamon SOLD! 2008 E90 M3 SOLD! 1991 325iX (both great), 2019 Miata RF - various others not as memorable but gone.
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ando Colonel 2002 Rep 2,149 Posts Drives: i5 eDr40, G80 and F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW i5 eDr40 [10.00] 2022 BMW M3 [7.50] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	I'm going this year as a first timer. Plan to do most events on Friday and Saturday in addition to the BMW CCA M Chapter dinner on Thursday, November 4. Let me know if you'd like details on that.
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luckylingy Lieutenant Colonel 3234 Rep 1,661 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Up North iTrader: (0)	One more tip from a habitual attender: skip most of the banquets, in most circumstances. I spent my career in corporate America and partook of dozens (hundreds?) of large-group banquets. Few if any were memorable. CCA contracts with hotels which can cater hundreds of diners, but the per-plate cost (~$100, typically) is more than you'd otherwise spent at a local top-tier restaurant. CCA structures Ofest registration such that you can sign up for everything; or go a-la-carte on events, dinners and receptions. So if you're attending Ofest with a spouse or significant other, I suggest skipping the "rubber chicken" and enjoy a quiet, romantic dinner on your own. If, on the other hand, you're attending alone, then by all means attend the group dinners which pique your interest -- and meet all the new acquaintances you can.
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midlifecrisis Major 807 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 35d, 2019 230i X Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Thought I'd revive this thread. We're starting out Sunday from North Jersey. I just put a fresh clutch and motor mounts in my E46 M3 garage queen and we'll be arriving HH Monday evening for some R&R before O'Fest Forever starts on Wednesday. The E46 drives like it's brand new, so it takes the sting out of not having the G80 yet. Looking forward to seeing folks we haven't seen in a couple of years. Legends East and HH Concours should be fun, too! __________________ 2017 X5 35d (Performance Center delivery March 2017) 2019 230i X-drive 2022 M3 base 2000 328i sedan (UUC suspension - still the favorite), 2006 M3 slick top - Alpine White/Cinnamon SOLD! 2008 E90 M3 SOLD! 1991 325iX (both great), 2019 Miata RF - various others not as memorable but gone.
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