My coverage of BimmerFest West 2013

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

This past Saturday was BimmerFest at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena CA. I drove out their and back in the same day. I got on the road at 05:00 and made it to the show at 09:00 despite some stop and go traffic and detour to a different highway in CA.

Anyways here are my pictures. There were so many cars I couldnt see all of them within the same day. With just under 2000 vehicles and over 4700 people it was a big event.

Here are the stats of what was registered.
Bimmerfest 2013 California Event Registration Statistics! (http://www.bimmerfest.com/bmw-events/Bimmerfest-2013/stats/)



Here is member 530inv AKA Jace

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Me after nearly 300 miles

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This just happen to drive by as I was taking pictures. What do you think Anthony?

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A club members car. This is wrapped.

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Looking over my shoulder to see the main display

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I got a kick out of this guy. Was pretty funny to see them drive by.

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Tuned by Hamman

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Check out the central exhaust!

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I love this look on the new 3 series. Well executed.

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Another beauty done right.

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/BimmerFest2013/DSC_0129_zpsb3eb67a5.jpg

Here you go Klasse. Because Racecar.

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It was pretty flattering to see a car that I detailed put on display in the vender area. This was for the vender LTMotorWerks. This time it has a new front clip. Looks good Mike! :props:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/61198-mikes-detail-shop-preps-white-3-series-oc2-0-a.html

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This is a widebody replica of the WTCC released for the public. Work performed by LTMW.

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This next batch of colorfull BMW's are works of art of IND distribution.

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When I saw this plate I thought of Andr3w. Lol. Notice anything buddy?

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[parkerslade]

Nice that looked like a good time! I had to deal with all that Bimmerfest traffic through LA on my way to Santa Barbara. :doh:

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

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Another club members car

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/BimmerFest2013/DSC_0195_zps6a6cf4a4.jpg

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An Arial Atom showed up

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Wrapped....
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Club members cars in the Nitto tire both

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Our local club member in the both as well.

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/BimmerFest2013/DSC_0248_zpsb07be8cd.jpg

A 7 inch lip!!!

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b508/123smack/BimmerFest2013/DSC_0259_zps739aa90c.jpg

I love his license plate. He is building an older BMW for his son with matching plates. FASTKID

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Akrapovic exhaust. What a work of art. Made of titanium with carbon fiber tips. Check the price. I dare you. lol

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A beautiful M5....

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And a beautiful M6...

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This is striking to say the least. I approve.

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Like a BAWS

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Just a random shot at the crowd and surronding area.

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A new M6 with 20 inch wheels and massive carbon brakes filling the wheels out nicely.

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Very nice seats!!!!

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Alpina b7. I couldnt get enough of this car. Very rare. BMWNA brought this out along with the previous M6. I overheard the price was 160 large for this giant sedan....

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The valve stem is actually in the center where the lugbolts are. One of the spokes is hollow to allow air to fill the tire. This gives for a clean overall look....

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Hope you guys enjoyed the thread. I have another show this weekend to do. Mfest. Do you guys want coverage of this event as well???? :)

[psnt1ol]

Thanks for the coverage of the event.

I need to go to one of these event someday. As a spectator and not as a participant since my car is not tricked-out. :props:

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Nice that looked like a good time! I had to deal with all that Bimmerfest traffic through LA on my way to Santa Barbara. :doh:

It was a great time.

Traffic was messed up all day on the 210 because of this I'm sure.


Thanks for the coverage of the event.

I need to go to one of these event someday. As a spectator and not as a participant since my car is not tricked-out. :props:

No problem sir.

Did you come down and spectate this year?

[psnt1ol]

It was a great time.

Traffic was messed up all day on the 210 because of this I'm sure.



No problem sir.

Did you come down and spectate this year?

no.... I need to go one of these days. I am trying to convince the wife to go to Vegas in June.

[Spiney]

No old school 2002tii's, M3's, etc? I guess I'm showing my age. I had Mustangs and Saabs back in the early 80's but always drooled over the late 70's early 80's 2002's, 3 series, Alpinas etc.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

no.... I need to go one of these days. I am trying to convince the wife to go to Vegas in June.

Let me know if you make it out here.


No old school 2002tii's, M3's, etc? I guess I'm showing my age. I had Mustangs and Saabs back in the early 80's but always drooled over the late 70's early 80's 2002's, 3 series, Alpinas etc.

There were a plenty. Most of these pictures were from the vendor area.

I guess I am showing my age as well. Lol. I'm 28.

[rms64]

Great job Mike - some really stunning cars there. Definitely love to see coverage of the next event!

:dblthumb2:

[Mastercraft241]

It is truly amazing how someone can take a beautiful car and turn it into a rice mobile! At least a handful of them were tastefully modified.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Great job Mike - some really stunning cars there. Definitely love to see coverage of the next event!

:dblthumb2:

Thank you!! There were a lot of beautiful BMW's there. Will do for this weekends event.


It is truly amazing how someone can take a beautiful car and turn it into a rice mobile! At least a handful of them were tastefully modified.

True. To each there own. Some are overly done.

I am a fan of the OEM+ look. Thats why mine isnt over the top.

[Andr3wilson]

Hahahahahaha love it Mike!! thanks! It couldn't have come at a better time! I am looking at getting this plate! 18327 but of course it's for an AMG.

[Chris@AutoCleanse]

Definitely some stunning cars. Excellent pictures. Thanks for sharing.

[Hunter09]

I would like a m3

[530inv]

Great pics Mike. I am still drooling over that M6 GranCoupe.. I still need to go through my pics.