The time has come... moving out of SoCal and off to DC

wisesoul · 09-11-2013, 02:51 AM

Looks like a freakin EPIC trip man! Trips like that are what the M5 is made for! Just curious, why the stop at Fairfield? I'm a bay area native, and there is nothing very interesting there as far as I know. Looking forward to this writeup!

jump · 09-11-2013, 09:15 AM

Congrats on the promotion and good luck with the move. Let me know when you'll be in chicago and ill take you to some good photo spots. I'll PM you my contact details.

RPiM5 · 09-11-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by wisesoul

Looks like a freakin EPIC trip man! Trips like that are what the M5 is made for! Just curious, why the stop at Fairfield? I'm a bay area native, and there is nothing very interesting there as far as I know. Looking forward to this writeup!

I'll just be staying the night in Fairfield. I have some very good friends who live there. One of them is a guy who was one of the first guys to put an ESS VT2 Supercharging kit on his E60 M5. He is also the only one in the world right now that is doing a low compression build on his Supercharged S85 V10 in order to extract more power. Unfortunately his car is no where near being complete. I was hoping to race him, even though I don't have a tune. Lol!

M54ccibo · 09-11-2013, 09:41 AM

Right on Dave! Route looks fantastic. Let's hope that those countermeasures are not required

lincvert · 09-12-2013, 08:57 PM

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Also, with the help of M54ccibo, I have installed some brand new Laser Jammers to help me get through the road trip safely. I got the Laser Interceptor BMW Edition Quad setup.

They work great! We did the whole job ourselves and the install came out very clean.

In case you didn't know - Jammers and detectors are both illegal in VA. I've never tried to run one so I don't know how tough they are on enforcement, but then again I don't run around at 130mph (550i 6MT no stage 4).

RPiM5 · 09-12-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

Also, with the help of M54ccibo, I have installed some brand new Laser Jammers to help me get through the road trip safely. I got the Laser Interceptor BMW Edition Quad setup.

They work great! We did the whole job ourselves and the install came out very clean.

In case you didn't know - Jammers and detectors are both illegal in VA. I've never tried to run one so I don't know how tough they are on enforcement, but then again I don't run around at 130mph (550i 6MT no stage 4).

Yes I did know that. I used to live in VA over a decade ago. Trust me I have no intention of driving through the state if I can avoid it. I just don't want to deal with it. I will only be living about 7 miles from my job in DC and I can take the metro if I want.

greentrbo95gst · 09-12-2013, 11:08 PM

This looks like an awesome trip. If I could take off my job I would hop in the car with you and roll as a videographer.

PrimeTimeJohn · 09-12-2013, 11:20 PM

Dave, good luck with your move. I'm glad I got to meet someone who is so passionate about M5s. I will continue to enjoy your posts. Sorry I missed your going away party. I just had a new baby arrive a month ago. Been busy with two little ones. Best wishes!

RPiM5 · 09-15-2013, 01:03 AM

So I've officially moved out if San Diego. I had an EPIC drive up Highway 1 today in my M5. Staying the night up at BarryB's tonight. All I can say is that even with my M5 loaded down with all my junk, the car was still amazing. During some portions of today's drive I had Sport+ everything going on and still had a blast on some I credible roads today. Here's one shot I took just north of Santa Barbara. I'll be hitting up Laguna Seca tomorrow and some other cool stuff. It really is like Euro Delivery all over again.

boots · 09-15-2013, 08:01 AM

Rock on Dave. Have fun on your new adventure and safe driving bro. Take plenty of pics.

Rob///M5 · 09-15-2013, 09:27 AM

Are you driving MRLS with your crap in the car? Now that should be videoed and sent to Top Gear.

Have an amazing trip Dave! Please post random pics along the way

M54ccibo · 09-15-2013, 12:44 PM

Sweet. More pics Dave!

BarryB · 09-15-2013, 02:53 PM

Just gave Dave a tour of Laguna. These is a speed ventures track day today so he got to see some "action". Saw a coupla cars going off....
Had fun doing Carmel valley rd and Laurales Grade in the m3 with a fire breathing dragon behind me :-)
Post pics of the journey Dave. Good to see you .

B-1Pilot · 09-15-2013, 03:27 PM

Crap man, I'm in Europe at the moment, but saw you are going through South Dakota... I was stationed up there for four years... lots of cool things to see, lots of great roads to drive on, especially this time of year. Are you going in/around the Black Hills/Deadwood/Sturgis/Rapid City? If you need any advice, let me know... just outside of there to the east is obivously the badlands, and the inevitable recommendation to go to Wall Drug, but dont blow off or go around the 'hills!

Have fun on your drive.

Boss330 · 09-15-2013, 03:40 PM

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Crap man, I'm in Europe at the moment, but saw you are going through South Dakota... I was stationed up there for four years... lots of cool things to see, lots of great roads to drive on, especially this time of year. Are you going in/around the Black Hills/Deadwood/Sturgis/Rapid City? If you need any advice, let me know... just outside of there to the east is obivously the badlands, and the inevitable recommendation to go to Wall Drug, but dont blow off or go around the 'hills!

Have fun on your drive.

Where you at Ellsworth AFB?

I've actually stayed at the Ellsworth AFB Inn while visiting family. One of them was a Air Force pilot and we got to stay at the base! Even have a stamp in my Passport from security there

B-1Pilot · 09-15-2013, 03:50 PM

Yep, flew B-1s there for four years...

M5 Orthodox · 09-15-2013, 04:00 PM

I feel your pain. I actually just posted this link as an homage to living near backwoods. I'm sure you'll find your way to some country roads and have fun!

Bokke · 09-15-2013, 04:03 PM

Safe driving Dave!!! Too bad you are not taking the short route thru Dallas!!

Tigumz · 09-15-2013, 04:16 PM

Sounds like a fun trip! I am in Ohio near your pt K (Florence, Ky). Although Ohio is good to avoid from a speed enforcement standpoint, it looks like you will travel though just a sliver of it on your way to Florence.

RPiM5 · 09-15-2013, 06:02 PM

Thanks guys! Yes had a blast with BarryB this morning. Went to Laguna Seca and saw some EPIC stuff. I wanted to drive it so bad. Lol!

Yes I will actually be staying at Ellsworth AFB while I am passing thru. I'm planning on hitting Mt Rushmore and the Badlands.

Here's a couple of pix from this morning. I'm heading to the Golden Gate Bridge right now.

info@trinityautosport · 09-16-2013, 01:50 PM

all the best bro, and safe trip =)

Boss330 · 09-16-2013, 02:25 PM

Bad things happening at the Navy base in Washington DC now (thought it appropriate to mention it since you are heading to DC). Hope it all gets sorted soon.

Our thoughts and prayers go to the family of those affected.

09-11-2013, 02:51 AM	#67
wisesoul Savoir Faire 74 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	Looks like a freakin EPIC trip man! Trips like that are what the M5 is made for! Just curious, why the stop at Fairfield? I'm a bay area native, and there is nothing very interesting there as far as I know. Looking forward to this writeup! __________________ Current: Alpine White F10 M5\|H&R springs\|12mm/10mm spacers\|Eisenmann Race Sold:Imola Yellow RS4-KW V3\|MTM 10mm spacers\|Hotchkis rear sway bar\|APR Stage 1\|Milltek Catless\|RNS-E\|Euro RS4 Flat bottom Steering Wheel Sold:E46 323i
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09-11-2013, 09:15 AM	#68
jump Private 8 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 - Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [0.00]	Congrats on the promotion and good luck with the move. Let me know when you'll be in chicago and ill take you to some good photo spots. I'll PM you my contact details. __________________ 2015 M5 - Alpine White Retired 2013 M5 - Black Sapphire Meisterschaft Exhaust
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09-11-2013, 09:41 AM	#70
M54ccibo Major 85 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: '16 GT4 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Right on Dave! Route looks fantastic. Let's hope that those countermeasures are not required __________________ Current: '16 GT4 Past ///Ms: '13 F10 M5, Alpine Weiss III/Sakhir Orange Full '10 E60 M5, Space Gray/Black
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09-12-2013, 11:08 PM	#73
greentrbo95gst Brigadier General 1250 Rep 4,114 Posts Drives: 21 M5 Comp Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orange County iTrader: (6)	This looks like an awesome trip. If I could take off my job I would hop in the car with you and roll as a videographer. __________________ Current: 21 M5 Comp, 23 M3 6spd, 23 i4, 20 Tundra TRD PRO
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09-12-2013, 11:20 PM	#74
PrimeTimeJohn Private First Class 8 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Dave, good luck with your move. I'm glad I got to meet someone who is so passionate about M5s. I will continue to enjoy your posts. Sorry I missed your going away party. I just had a new baby arrive a month ago. Been busy with two little ones. Best wishes! __________________ PrimeTimeJohn
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09-15-2013, 01:03 AM	#75
RPiM5 Major General 2876 Rep 7,885 Posts Drives: Black M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth 616 iTrader: (0)	So I've officially moved out if San Diego. I had an EPIC drive up Highway 1 today in my M5. Staying the night up at BarryB's tonight. All I can say is that even with my M5 loaded down with all my junk, the car was still amazing. During some portions of today's drive I had Sport+ everything going on and still had a blast on some I credible roads today. Here's one shot I took just north of Santa Barbara. I'll be hitting up Laguna Seca tomorrow and some other cool stuff. It really is like Euro Delivery all over again. Attached Images __________________
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09-15-2013, 08:01 AM	#76
boots Curve Thrasher 623 Rep 3,773 Posts Drives: 2013 Bmw m5..White/Blk. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cypress Tx iTrader: (0)	Rock on Dave. Have fun on your new adventure and safe driving bro. Take plenty of pics.
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09-15-2013, 09:27 AM	#77
Rob///M5 Major 77 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 SSII Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [10.00]	Are you driving MRLS with your crap in the car? Now that should be videoed and sent to Top Gear. Have an amazing trip Dave! Please post random pics along the way __________________
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09-15-2013, 12:44 PM	#78
M54ccibo Major 85 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: '16 GT4 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Sweet. More pics Dave! __________________ Current: '16 GT4 Past ///Ms: '13 F10 M5, Alpine Weiss III/Sakhir Orange Full '10 E60 M5, Space Gray/Black
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09-15-2013, 02:53 PM	#79
BarryB Lieutenant Colonel 871 Rep 1,758 Posts Drives: 30Jahre M5 plus a few more M's Join Date: May 2012 Location: Palo Alto CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M5 CS [0.00] 2020 BMW M340i Xdrive [0.00] 2019 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00] 2003 BMW DINAN S3 M5 [0.00] 2017 BMW 30 Jahre M3 [0.00] 2016 BMW M4 GTS [0.00] 2015 BMW 30 Jahre M5 [0.00] 1995 BMW M3 [0.00]	Just gave Dave a tour of Laguna. These is a speed ventures track day today so he got to see some "action". Saw a coupla cars going off.... Had fun doing Carmel valley rd and Laurales Grade in the m3 with a fire breathing dragon behind me :-) Post pics of the journey Dave. Good to see you . __________________ Current non-BMW's 20 Jeep Grand Cherokee 03 Cooper S (Maxi Tuned 50bhp) 60 Impala (43k orig mi) 15 Turbo S (Kobb tune and Kline exhaust)
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09-15-2013, 03:27 PM	#80
B-1Pilot Yankee Air Pirate 157 Rep 978 Posts Drives: '14 M5 w/CP Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: In a Hot Place iTrader: (0)	Crap man, I'm in Europe at the moment, but saw you are going through South Dakota... I was stationed up there for four years... lots of cool things to see, lots of great roads to drive on, especially this time of year. Are you going in/around the Black Hills/Deadwood/Sturgis/Rapid City? If you need any advice, let me know... just outside of there to the east is obivously the badlands, and the inevitable recommendation to go to Wall Drug, but dont blow off or go around the 'hills! Have fun on your drive. __________________ 2020 ///M5 \|\| 2019 540XI \|\| 2014 ///M5 CP \|\| My Epic ED trip report\|\| \|\| 2009 BMW R1200RT
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09-15-2013, 03:50 PM	#82
B-1Pilot Yankee Air Pirate 157 Rep 978 Posts Drives: '14 M5 w/CP Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: In a Hot Place iTrader: (0)	Yep, flew B-1s there for four years...
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09-15-2013, 04:00 PM	#83
M5 Orthodox Private 8 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Huntington, WV iTrader: (0)	I feel your pain. I actually just posted this link as an homage to living near backwoods. I'm sure you'll find your way to some country roads and have fun!
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09-15-2013, 04:03 PM	#84
Bokke Major 575 Rep 1,321 Posts Drives: E90M3/991.2GT3/G82M4CSL/9YOTGT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Safe driving Dave!!! Too bad you are not taking the short route thru Dallas!! __________________ Garage: 09 E90 ///M3 \| SS \| Black \| Modded 22 992.1 GT3 \| Black \| PCCB \| LWB \| PDK 23 G82 ///M4CSL \| AW \| Race Buckets \| 24 9YO Cayenne TGT \| QGM\| Burgundy \| Neodyne / PCCB
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09-15-2013, 04:16 PM	#85
Tigumz Private First Class 22 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 1M-VO; Z8(03)-Blk Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 BMW Z8 [0.00] 2011 Bmw 1M [0.00]	Sounds like a fun trip! I am in Ohio near your pt K (Florence, Ky). Although Ohio is good to avoid from a speed enforcement standpoint, it looks like you will travel though just a sliver of it on your way to Florence. __________________ Garage: 2020 Porsche Tycan 4S 2018 Porsche GT3 Touring, 58 356 Coupe 2014 McLaren 12C Spider 2004 Ferrari 360CS, 07 Lotus Exige S Former M cars: Euro E30 M3, 01 E39 M5, 08 E60 M5, F10 M5, 18 M2Comp
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09-15-2013, 06:02 PM	#86
RPiM5 Major General 2876 Rep 7,885 Posts Drives: Black M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth 616 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! Yes had a blast with BarryB this morning. Went to Laguna Seca and saw some EPIC stuff. I wanted to drive it so bad. Lol! Yes I will actually be staying at Ellsworth AFB while I am passing thru. I'm planning on hitting Mt Rushmore and the Badlands. Here's a couple of pix from this morning. I'm heading to the Golden Gate Bridge right now. Attached Images __________________
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09-16-2013, 01:50 PM	#87
info@trinityautosport 281 Rep 7,518 Posts Drives: F13 M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (0)	all the best bro, and safe trip =)
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09-16-2013, 02:25 PM	#88
Boss330 Major General 1720 Rep 5,110 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Bad things happening at the Navy base in Washington DC now (thought it appropriate to mention it since you are heading to DC). Hope it all gets sorted soon. Our thoughts and prayers go to the family of those affected.
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