September 2009

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September 2009

September 2009
Old & new gather
for Concours 2009
see page 7
2 | Boston Bimmer • September 2009
Vol 40
September 2009
No 7
CONTENTS
Columns & Special Features
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Street Survival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tales from the Home Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Canadian Yankee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Car Guy Dad.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Behind the Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
iPod Your BMW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Upcoming Events
The Ultimate Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Import Auto Werks Tech Session. . . . . . . . . 5
National & Regional Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2009 Concours d’Elegance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
People & Chapter Contacts
New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Boston Chapter Membership Drive. . . . . . . 25
Chapter Officers and Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Advertising & Local Dealers
Advertisers & BMW Dealers. . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Classified Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
On the Cover
September is traditionally Concours
season for the Boston BMW Chapter,
but it is also the
gathering time for
the National BMW
Oktoberfest which
includes an impressive Concours event also. For more information on both of these events, check
out the details on pages 6 and 7
of this issue.
- Photo by Barry Tarr
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President’s Message
by John Oglesby
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As the summer season settles into Massachusetts this year, the great
Boston Chapter events continue their streak of good weather and
excellent participation. The Chapter just finished its premier event of
the year at Mont Tremblant. We were all concerned about participation
given the economy and the stories we had heard from other clubs this
year. However, we had good participation and it was a financial success. I have to give a “tip of the hat” to Joe Marko for coordinating this
event, and believing in its success when there were a lot of members
who were not so sure it was a good idea this year.
Hopefully, our run of good weather will continue for our Concours
event at Wagner BMW in September. We are looking for a good turnout
of shined up cars for this summer’s event. See the details in the ad on
page 7 in this issue. The Chapter is also are going to Watkins Glen in
September for our annual event at America’s best road course. If you
missed Tremblant, you really need to go to the Glen!
The big BMW news this month was the withdrawal of BMW from
Formula 1. BMW hasn’t been very outspoken about the reasons for pulling out of the sport after this year, just that it was a strategic decision.
However, given BMW’s legendary conservative culture, it isn’t hard to
see the board watching all of the political antics going on in Formula 1
this year and cringing at every new revelation. It doesn’t fit their style.
Remember that they pulled out of the DTM because of similar reasons,
and recently threatened to leave the WTCC over what they saw as rules
manipulation. An interesting outcome of the withdrawal from F1 is
the rumored return to the DTM. Maybe they have gotten over the bad
feelings. One thing the withdrawal will certainly do is free up a ton of
money out of the racing budget. If only some of that stays in the budget
for 2010, we might see a larger investment in Touring Cars; or maybe
another run at LeMans? Maybe even an entry in a US series?
Speaking of Touring Cars, BMW continues to fight for championships across the globe. They’re having their best results in the legendary
BTCC. Team RAC won the last race in their 320i and is leading the
championship. They seem to finally have a 320i that works on the large
variety of tracks in the UK. In the WTCC, BMW won the last round
of the championship, but are second in the make’s championship and
third in the driver’s championship. Their driver Augusto Farfus’s win
made him the all time leader in races won in the modern BTCC. James
Clay’s Bimmerworld team has struggled since their convincing win at
Watkins Glen. They have had some DNFs and the best they have managed is a 4th and a pair of 6th place finishes. I’ll be rooting for them on
Speed TV as the season continues. Will Turner’s team has had a few
weeks off, but I should have more to report in the next issue.
Until next month – stay on track. ♦
The Ultimate Calendar
For the most current events listing, log
on to boston-bmwcca.org and check the
on-line version of The Ultimate Calendar.
September 13 (rain date Sept. 27)
Sunday, Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Boston Chapter Social Event
2009 Concours d’Elegance
Wagner BMW, Shrewsbury, MA
September 14
Monday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Boston Chapter Board Meeting
September 20
Sunday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Boston Chapter Driving Event
Autocross Series
September 23 - 24
Wednesday through Thursday
Driving School at Watkins Glen
September 26
Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tire Rack Street Survival School
October 4
Autocross Series
October 17
Boston Chapter Technical Event
Import Auto Werks
Undercarriage Tech Session
October 18
Advanced Driving Skills School
at NHMS
Import Auto Werks
Undercarriage Tech Session
Saturday, October 17 th day
9 a.m. to Noon
Alvin Lui a Master Tech who worked for a local BMW Dealer has
opened his own Independent Shop specializing in BMWs. Import
Auto Werks is located at 357 Grove Street (at the Sunoco Gas Station) in Braintree, MA. Alvin is hosting an Undercarriage Tech
Session on Saturday, October 17th from 9a.m. until 12 Noon. There
will be a complete undercarriage inspection of each car.
This Event will be limited to the first 12 persons signing up on the
Registration Page on the Chapter Website, www.boston-bmwcca.
org. Lunch for this Event will be provided by the Chapter. ♦
– Event Coordinator: John Sullivan
Directions:
From Boston drive South on Route 93 (the Expressway) to the Split (intersection of
Route 3 South and Route 93/128 North) continue in the left lanes towards Braintree/Cape
Cod onto Route 3 South. Exit at the second Exit # 17 which is called Union St. Braintree
at the bottom of the ramp stay to the right side of the road and go right onto Union St.
and get into one of the two left turn lanes. At the Traffic light go left onto Ivory Street.
The Braintree T Stop will be on your right side. Continue to the third set of Traffic lights,
at the Traffic light turn left onto Plain Street, continue to the next set of Traffic lights. At
the far right side of the intersection there will be a Sunoco Gas Station. Alvin’s shop is
located in the Sunoco Gas Station.
October 23
Friday through Sunday, October 25
White Mountain Chapter Event
NHMS - White Mountain Event
October 31
Autocross Series
November 9
Monday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Boston Chapter Board Meeting
January 30, 2010
Saturday, Time TBD
Dinner Dance & Silent Auction
For the most current events listing, log on
to boston-bmwcca.org and check the online version of The Ultimate Calendar. ♦
Don’t Miss Concours 2009!
Join the Boston Chapter at Wagner
BMW, Shrewsbury on Sunday, September 13 th, from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Come early if you have an entry or
anytime to enjoy the cars.
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National & Regional Events
Oktoberfest 2009:
Sept. 28 - Oct. 4
Join us at Road Atlanta! Oktoberfest 2009 on-line
registration is open at www.bmwccaofest.org. Registration fees and the M Package plans are posted
on the Oktoberfest website, where you can also
keep up-to-date on O’Fest news. It’s designed to be
your complete Oktoberfest reference and guide. In
addition, you will want to subscribe to the O’Fest
09 Mailing List—an announcement-only list.
The dedicated O’Fest website (www.bmwccaofest.
org) is the best and fastest way to learn everything
about this outstanding event. The official Oktoberfest 2009 merchandise is now available for sale at
www.bmwcca.org!
BMW CCA Foundation Open House:
September 27
Are you looking for something to do on Sunday,
September 27, following Petit Le Mans at Road
Atlanta? Well, now you have something to do between the race and Oktoberfest! The BMW CCA
Foundation will hold an open house that day between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. EDT. If
you are driving to O’Fest on Sunday, make a detour
and stop by the office; they would love to give you
a tour of their new home.
The Foundation recently moved into a new facility
located just a couple of miles off I-85 in Greenville,
SC. Foundation curator Michael Mitchell says, “We
not only have room to display and grow our archives, but we can also display a car.” Currently the
Ray Korman E30 M3 (serial number 001) is on loan. If
you have anything you want to donate to the Foundation—bring it with you to the open house. Please
RSVP by September 15—and feel to contact Michael
Mitchell if you have any questions at [email protected]. ♦
2009 Concours d’Elegance
Ultimate Calendar:
Fall Fun!
Mark Your Calendar for
Sunday, September 13th, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
M
ark your calendar for the
Boston Chapter’s annual Concours
d’Elegance and Show
& Shine on Sunday,
September 13, 2009.
This year, we are excited to return to
Wagner BMW of Shrewsbury, MA for a fun day of
friends, cars, and awards. Our rain date is Sunday,
September 27, 2009, but let’s hope for a spectacular,
sunny day like we had in 2008.
If you think that a Concours is only for those people
who trailer their car and never drive it, think again!
Our Chapter’s Concours has classes for everyone. Even
your daily driver or your autocross car is eligible to
participate. Many have entered, and some have won!
Still, having your car judged is not for everyone;
so, we added the Show & Shine classes several years
ago. These classes have been enhanced every year, and
are pretty simple: show up, park, and walk around.
That’s it!
All participants are eligible to win awards. In prior
years, we’ve had a great selection of cars, from classics
to the latest models. Of course, your MINI is welcome,
too. Bone stock? Highly modified? Not a problem –
you’re welcome.
The Concours chairs, Mitchell Brown and Derek
DeSousa, invite you to participate in planning and
running this year’s event. Please consider helping run
the Concours. See our “Help Wanted” box on this page
for more information. Your ideas and your talents can
help make this the best Concours the Chapter has ever
had. Please stay tuned to Bimmer, the Chapter web
site (www.Boston-BMWCCA.org), and your email for
more details as the planning progresses over the next
few months. ♦
Help Wanted:
No experience necessary!
The Concours Chairs invite you to participate in planning and running this year’s
event. We’re looking for people to contribute their time, talents, and creativity. We
have a number of ways you can participate.
Do you have a good eye for detail? Become
one of our judges! Do you have ideas on
how we should update our scoring process?
Want to help spread the word (including in
online forums)? How about helping on the
day of the event?
We have lots of opportunities for you to
participate in making this an outstanding
event. Please contact the Concours Chairs
at [email protected] and let
them know you’re interested in getting involved.
Event Coordinators: Mitchell Brown & Derek DeSousa
Directions:
From Boston: Take MA Pike West- Take Exit 11A to 495N,
Take Exit 23B to Rt. 9 West, Make a U-turn at South Street to
head on Rt. 9 East
From Providence: Take 95S to 495N, Take Exit 23B to Rt. 9
West, Make a U-Turn at South Street to head on Rt. 9 East
From New Hampshire: Take 495S, Take Exit 23B to Rt.. 9
West, Make a U-Turn at South Street to head on Rt. 9 East
Directions also available at the dealer website at www.
wagnerbmwofshrewsbury.com
Teaching Safety First
A closer look at Boston
Chapter’s Street Survival
– by Luka Serdar & Simon Cooper
– photos by Gary of Sabre Imagery
S
ince 2006, the Boston Chapter has worked with the
and BMW CCA Foundation in cooperation with
TIRE RACK to provide driving skills development
programs specifically targeting teens. The program
is called the Tire Rack Street Survival ® program and
the events are held in June and September at a huge
parking lot at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in
Loudon, NH (www.nhms.com).
Safety is the Goal
are female and most students are
of high school age. After the vehicle dynamics classroom they
are separated into 4 groups that
run their assigned exercises simultaneously. This approach
minimizes waiting in lines and
maximizes the amount of practice
time on each exercise. Students
have in-car instruction and group
meetings throughout the day.
The Street Survival program consists of more than
70 events held each year across the country. The primary emphasis of the Tire Rack Street Survival ® is a
“hands-on” driving experience in real-world situations.
Students use their own cars and are taught about its
specific handling limits and behavior. They learn how
to control their cars by practicing a series of low speed
exercises on wet and dry asphalt. For more information
go to: www.streetSurvival.org.
Parents are welcome
Students learn by doing
Experienced instructors
Class sizes are small with just twenty-six students admitted to each event. Historically about 40% of students
Parents usually accompany their teenager and stay all
day to observe the program. The students, instructors
and parents share a group lunch on site and then are invited to go for rides on the autocross course with their
teenager at the end of the day. A valuable “Parent Companion” handbook, containing information for parents
of young drivers is also provided which has many useful tips and suggestions.
The students are led through the exercises by a group
of very experienced instructors who all have extensive
skid pad experience in a variety of cars – fwd, rwd and
awd. A typical school has a 4:1 student instructor ratio
to ensure lots of personal instruction.
A typical schedule
8:00 - 8:30 8:30 – 9:00
9:00 – 9:45 10:00 – Noon Noon – 12:30
12:30 – 1:00
1:00 – 3:00
3:00 – 4:00
4:00 Registration
Tech Inspection
Classroom – basic vehicle dynamics
Groups 1&2 – skid pad, Groups 3 &4 braking and accident avoidance
Lunch – free pizza and drinks for
students & parents
Instructor demonstrations
Groups 3 & 4 skid pad, groups 1&2 braking and accident avoidance
All groups - autocross combining all elements of exercises – wet & dry
Awarding of completion certificates and clean-up
Exercises included in the program
1. Braking in a straight line – maximum with full
ABS and threshold braking without activating ABS.
2. Braking and turning – effect of lateral weight
transfer on braking capacity
3. Lane change – obstacle avoidance, one-lane left or
right, two-lane
4. Wet skid pad – clockwise, counterclockwise
5. Two wet skid pads combined into figure 8.
Combining all the skills
The program culminates with a low speed autocross on
both wet and dry surfaces and combines elements of
the exercises practiced throughout the day. Parents are
encouraged to ride with their teenage driver to evaluate
their newly acquired defensive driving skills.
The event consists of minimal wear on tires as most
of the exercises are run on wet asphalt and speeds never
exceed 40 MPH. Safety and having fun while learning
are a top priority. Events sell out quickly so be sure to
register your teenage driver early.
Out next event:
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September 26, 2009
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Register on line at www. StreetSurvival.org
Program cost: $60
Questions? Contact Luka Serdar at [email protected], or call him at 781-424-4202. ♦
This page top to bottom:
• Instructors guide students throughout the day
• Double lane change exercise
• Maneuvering the wet skid pad – skid control and recovery
• The wet skid pad simulates rainy conditions on roads.
Opposite page: The accident avoidance exercise in action.
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Chapter Updates
Landshark Automotive
Undercarriage Tech Session 7/11/09
By John Sullivan
The new shop location of Dimitri’s Landshark Automotive, a member of
Bimmers International a Service organization for Independent BMW Shops, is
now further West of where he was originally located. The new location at 135
West Central has easy access from the Mass Pike, Rt. 9 down Spleen St and left
onto West Central St. to number 135. The members that participated, during
the Tech Session, enjoyed having their car’s undercarriage thoughly inspected
with comments and tips from the Techs that were doing the inspections.
Dimitri also provided lunch that day.
The shop offers many tuner updates as Michael Gilbert a former Chapter
Officer and Club Racer could attest. Check in with Dimitri at (508)655-3957
[email protected] if you have any questions.
Second Quarter General Meeting
BMW Gallery-Norwell
By John Sullivan
The members that showed up
early were treated to Test Drives
of an X5 Diesel and a 335 Diesel as well. There were about a
dozen people trying out the Diesels that evening.
The managers at BMW Gallery-Norwell insured that the
Meeting was as interesting as
possible with Steve Powers the
Parts Mgr. assisting with the special parts discount and obtaining
the deli platter and beverages.
The Parts (Steve, Glen & Ricardo) folks also assisted in setting up the Video Display on the dealerships
display screen so Larry Koch M-Brand Manager BMW NA could show his
PowerPoint on the latest & greatest from M-Sport. Avery Trumbo the Sales
Manager had Derek one of the Sales Associates helping out with his dealer
plates so the Diesels could be driven out on the streets for the Test Drives.
Tom Letaif the Service Manager helped out with storage of the Chapters
Digital Projector and overall support for the entire evening.
Larry Koch presented a Technical PowerPoint Presentation of the new
technical aspects that the new M3 incorporates. Larry also fielded some
comments about the extra pounds that the fleet is carrying nowadays
with an explanation about the Governments requirements on the new
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Tales from the Home Front
by Ross Schold
We’ve got a car for that!
T
here is something disturbing happening
in the auto industry as far as I’m concerned. Each car maker seems to be
designing and producing vehicles to fit
every niche within the market. Ultimately
this seems to dilute the brand so that all you
have is slightly different sizes and versions
of the same master design. Competition within
the industry is notoriously fierce – maybe more now
than ever. It seems that the manufacturers are so eager
to capture every potential buyer that they have created a monster. (Wasn’t this one of GM’s own admitted
mistakes – too many brands and too many models?)
Today a prospective buyer can walk into a showroom
like “Goldie Locks” and ask for something not too big,
not too small, all wheel drive, and quick but not fast,
sporty, but not aggressive. I think you get the point.
I fear that BMW is beginning to fall into this trap as
well. In my column last month I mentioned some of the
new models and options available within the coming
years. BMW is certainly continuing to deliver product
design and innovation, but is there really a strong demand for all the upcoming variants?
How many new models do we need?
As a big fan of the Sport Wagons I have a very specific concern about the new 5 Series GT. Do we need it?
Couldn’t most buyers make the decision between the
Sedan and the Touring models without having an option in between? Does the GT model really bring new
drivers into BMW showrooms or does it just cannibalize
the sales that would have already gone into the existing models. I use the same logic when thinking about
the new X1. I find it hard to believe that there are large
numbers of potential buyers out there clamoring for a
new model because the X3 is just too darn big.
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This may be beginning to sound like I am against
innovation or pushing the design envelope, but
I assure you I’m not. Innovation is what will
move the brand forward. My issues are not
rooted in the quality of the vehicles, but more
from a marketing standpoint as to how the brand
is going to be positioned. The concern that I have
is that this is not innovation, but an attempt to be
all things to all people.
Is BMW expanding cautiously?
The selling strategy of the brand has always been to
have several distinct models, while providing the buyer
with many different options for engine size, transmission and trim level. BMW has always entered new
markets cautiously. The company would not enter a
segment if they could not produce a vehicle that was
true to all the characteristics and expectations of the
brand. Is the company beginning to move away from
that – only time will tell.
To be fair, I have not driven any of the new models
yet and may well be impressed once I do. I’m sure the
marketing folks have done their homework and I may
be writing a column within the next few years lamenting how wrong I was. I just don’t want to see a one of
the most desired brands in the world, automotive or
otherwise, become diluted. ♦
Editor’s note: Ross Schold has been a
BMW CCA member since the spring of
08. He works for Island Food Products
of Martha’s Vineyard. Ross lives with
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his summer, on July 5 and 6, I participated in my very first High Performance Driving School with the Boston chapter of the BMW CCA.
While I had been attending autocross events and schools over the past
year with both the club and a few other organizations in the area, I had
yet to actually participate in an actual track event. This year, however,
I had committed to taking my driving to a new level.
Part of my new commitment included purchasing a
vehicle specifically for track use (a Miata) and doing
my best to tighten the loose nut behind the wheel, so
to speak. While I still loved to drive my 5-Series, it was
clear that subjecting such a heavy car to the ravages of
high performance driving would entail a maintenance
schedule non-conducive to daily use.
No stranger to the track
With the June event having been canceled due to
construction at New Hampshire Motor Speedway,
there was quite a crowd waiting to take to the road
course that intersects the track’s NASCAR oval. I was
certainly no stranger to the venue – I have actually
attended every single Cup race ever held at NHMS,
dating back to the early 90’s – but this was to be the
first time I would ever find myself roaring down one
of its straights at the wheel of my own car.
I arrived early on Sunday morning to find a considerable line of vehicles already waiting at the front
gate. Soon enough, the event’s organizer’s arrived, led
by Luka Serdar. We registered and were given wristbands and t-shirts to indicate that we were not to be
shot on sight once we had driven through the tunnel
and come out the other side onto the NHMS infield.
It was quite a feeling to emerge from the darkness
of the tunnel for the first time, blinking in the bright
sunlight that bathed the newly renovated and much
drier facility.
Professional sunscreen
I drove down to the garage area where I was able to
snag a bay and unpack my car shielded from the heat.
BMW provides these garages free of charge, which is
a nice bonus and a great way to avoid over-exposure
to the elements. As a redhead, my skin erupts into
flame upon even the
slightest contact with
the sun, so I appreciated the safety offered by
the well-shielded aluminum bunkers.
After a thorough tech
inspection, all drivers
lined up for the morning
meeting, where a number
of details surrounding
the track experience
were explained. We were
divided into four different run groups, with
licensed solo drivers and
instructors at the top tier
and newbies like myself
in group four. The rules
of conduct on the track
were made very clear – pass only in specific zones (the
front and back straights, and a short straight at the top
of the hill), and only after having been given a pointby from the driver in front of you. After being made to
promise that we would not “do anything stupid that
will prohibit me from driving my car home tonight,”
we were then dispersed to meet with our instructors
and figure out our schedules.
Hitting the books
After a morning session in the classroom where we
were treated to some very well thought-out theoretical
concepts behind racing, it was time to hit the track. I
was lucky enough to have “Fast” Freddie Ferguson
as my instructor. Fred, in addition to his years of experience in Miatas, is also an accomplished racer and
an excellent communicator. At the start of our very
first session, I asked him to drive my car around the
track in order to show me the racing line and where I
should pay particular attention. After a few laps as a
passenger, it was my turn to take over and navigate
the twists and turns of NHMS.
Building confidence
With Fred beside me answering each of my questions
calmly and quickly, it was very easy to quickly build
confidence in the car and in my ability to keep it from
hitting anything solid. Each 20 minute session went
by very quickly, and not only was it great fun to be
blasting down the tarmac at speeds much higher than
local law enforcement typically approves of, but it
was also very enjoyable to be surrounded by so many
others doing the same thing in a wide variety of different machines.
Learning from experts
I would like to make a special note to explain just how
amazing I think it is that our club has such talented
instructors available who are willing to risk life and
limb by getting into an open-cockpit car with a beginner such as myself. Without knowing me from Adam,
Fred sat beside me as I drove towards very stationary
objects at a high rate of speed, trusting that at the right
moments I would use the brake and the steering wheel
in such a way as to avoid a tragic ending to both of
our days. I personally do not possess that same level
of calm and trust, and I am continually wowed that
there are so many talented individuals who do. Also
impressive was the fact that aside from a few scattered
mechanical failures, there were no sob stories to be
told in the pits at the end of either day as a result of
any accidents.
Still alive ... and ready for more
At the end of the two day session, not only was I still
alive but I had had more fun than I had previously
thought possible behind the wheel of a car. This is
going to sound strange, but being out there on the
track, completely focused on driving was far from the
rush that many people had described it to me as. On
the contrary, it felt very relaxing – almost therapeutic. The calm of narrowing your concentration to the
task at hand is probably as close as I have ever come
to achieving Zen, and I have the BMW CCA Boston
chapter to thank for opening this new spiritual door
in my life. ♦
Editor’s Note: Benjamin Hunting is a professional Canadian writer who divides his
time between Boston and Montreal. When
not training his team of sled dogs back
home, he enjoys participating in BMW
CCA events in his E34 and covering
the automotive and music industries for
a variety of publications. You can reach
Benjamin Hunting at [email protected].
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Car Guy Dad com by Kamil Kaluski
Monticello Motor Club:
The view from the ultimate drivers’ club
M
onticello Motor Club is a new private race facility located in Monticello, New York. It is a lot
more than just a track, one can think of it as a
country club for car lovers. The idea behind MMC is to
combine a race track with the luxuries and amenities of
an exclusive club.
175 acres dedicated to drivers
Laid out over 175 acres, the focus of MMC is the 4.1
mile track which can be divided into three sections
allowing for 12 configurations. The track has over a
mile and a half of straights, 22 turns, and substantial
elevation changes. Extras include two pit facilities and
a skip pad area. Safety is addressed with generous runoff room and almost F1-like fencing and barriers. The
track was not designed for spectator racing per se, but
rather for more private gentlemen races (think Ferrari
Challenge), along with the usual schools and various
driving events, including winter events.
Membership perks are many
In addition to just the use of the track, membership perks
include track-side car storage in climate-controlled garages with general maintenance services, instructors,
and car rental programs which will feature not only
the latest and greatest in exotics but also open wheel
and vintage racers. Once completed, the Club House
Clockwise from above:
• A view of the track from the club house.
• A covered patio provides track views and a place to relax
with friends.
• A gated entry welcomes members and guests.
. Photos by Kamil Kaluski
Clockwise from above:
• A view of the track from the club house.
• A model of the track provides an overview of its
complexities
• Enter through member check in
• When the track is wet, try the simulated driving course
• Refreshments are served with a track-side view
will offer a restaurant, day spa, and a number of other
similar amenities.
Monticello Motor Club is located approximately an
hour and a half drive from Manhattan, or four hours
from Boston. For the members who prefer to avoid
the New York State Thruway, the club offers a helipad. For more information on the Monticello Motor
Club, please visit www.monticellomotorclub.com. ♦
Editor’s Note: Kamil Kaluski resides
in Boston with his wife Stephanie and
daughter Gabriella (2), and has owned
six BMWs in the past eight years. He is
a systems engineer for an engineering
consulting company in Boston, and in
his spare time runs a parent-themed automotive website www.carguydad.com.
Behind the Wheels
T
“Do You Know?” Volume 1
here are lots of little wheel and tire “factoids” that
people in my business take for granted, but you
may not know. I’ve included some of these facts in
other articles, but starting this month, I will occasionally write articles called, “Do you know?” Sometimes the
bits and pieces are more interesting than full articles,
and sometimes important facts are worth repeating.
Tires
Did you know that: Approximately 25% of
Americans drive cars with under inflated tires? This
is one of the statistics that ended up having the tire
pressure monitoring system law be put in effect. As
I’ve said before, your brakes don’t stop your car, your
wheels and tires do. When your wheels are bent or your
tires are under inflated, your car cannot stop as quickly
as with straight wheels and properly inflated tires. As a
result, accidents that could have been prevented aren’t.
Unavoidable accidents can also create more harm when
tires are not properly inflated.
Did you know that: Your tire pressure moni-
toring system only shows a problem when your tires
are about 25% under inflated? At 25% under inflation,
your tires cannot brake as quickly or as efficiently. You
cannot rely on your tire pressure monitoring system
to keep you safe. You need to continue checking your
own tire pressure without waiting for the system lights
to come on. There are many gauges for checking your
tire’s air pressure that are sold for the public. You can
buy them at almost any auto parts shop or on line. Do
some online research as to the type that would be easiest for you to use. Then buy at least one for yourself,
your spouse, your children and your parents. Show
them how to use it. Check for proper inflation at least
four times a year – on the anniversary of your birthday
(each quarter). You won’t forget your birthday.
Did you know that: Your tires are designed
to be good for any of four weather conditions: dry,
wet, snow and ice. Until recently, “snow and ice tires”
was the designation for tires that were designed to be
driven on snow and ice. Now the term used for all tires
that are good for snow and ice are “winter tires.” Don’t
let the term fool you. There are actually no universal
standards for any of these terms – they are given to a
tire by its manufacturer. Be sure that your winter tires
are designed to be driven in snow and ice. Unfortu18 | Boston Bimmer • September 2009
by Ina R. Ames
nately, while we’re all well trained to believe Consumer
Reports, I feel this is one area where testing is often
substandard. They test the quality of winter tires on
an ice rink in Florida. This does not replicate true winter weather conditions (unless you’re driving on an ice
rink in Florida). My customers know that my favorite
Winter tires are Nokians. Why? Because they work. The
Dunlop M3’s are also very good, but with a drawback.
After January 1st they are normally out of stock. So, if
you blow a tire after December, you’re out of luck until
the next production season.
Did you know that: Tire prices go up September 1st (as stated in my last article.) The last couple
of years, the prices have gone up anywhere between
5-10% depending on brand and manufacturer.
Aftermarket Wheels
Did you know that: Most aftermarket wheels
styles are discontinued after 1 ½ -2 years. This means
that if you buy a set of aftermarket wheels and destroy
one after the first year or so, you will then have to buy
an entire new set. If you insist on buying aftermarket
wheels, buy a fifth as an insurance policy, or have factory wheels painted a color to match or highlight the color
of your car. A lot of our customers love to have wheels
that are machined with paint in the pockets, while the
rest of the wheel is painted with gun metal grey, hyper
silver or reflectachrome, or anthracite grey. This allows
you to “redecorate” your car without spending an outrageous amount of money on wheels that are going to
be discontinued quickly.
Did you know that: There are different qual-
ities for replica wheels. Most replica wheels are not
made from a similar casting or casting method. I jokingly tell people that I think most replica wheels are
made of “heavy duty aluminum foil.” If the price is too
good to be true, it probably is. While many companies
make replica wheels, we only use one or two and rarely.
So do your homework before buying replica wheels.
Cosmetics
Did you know that: When wheels on Ebay
say they’re reconditioned, that does not guarantee the
reconditioning is to factory restoration quality – or even
the same color. Also, if their listing says the wheels are
reconditioned and they come reconditioned (no matter
what quality or reconditioning technique), neither Paypal or Ebay will provide purchase protection. Several of
my customers have been stiffed with inferior products
from an Ebay transaction, so be careful. If you do buy
wheels on Ebay, get a written guarantee that the wheels
are factory restoration quality using proper wheel paint
and that the wheels are true. If the seller won’t guarantee the quality of their product, beware.
Did you know that: You can check out the
proper descriptions and terms for different types of cosmetics wheels by checking on our web site and going to
the Cosmetics Page. We’ll be making a YouTube video
for distinguishing cosmetics soon.
What would you like to know about wheels and
tires? Please send me any little facts that you’d like to
see in future editions of “Do You Know?”. I won’t be
offering this every month, but hopefully often enough
to keep our readers informed. ♦
Editor’s Note: Ina Ames is CEO and Owner
of Rim & Wheel Works, Inc. 50 Sun Street,
Waltham, MA, a woman owned family run
business. More information about wheel
cosmetics is available on their website at
[email protected]. Ina can
be reached for additional information at
781-547-5826. Ina & her team of experts
recently produced a video that explains
how her firm does wheel straightening. If
you are interested in this process, the video is posted on YouTube
at http://tinyurl.com/no6dm4.
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Car Guy Dad com by Kamil Kaluski
How “iPod your BMW”
turned into a major pain
– by Steve Aschettino
T
I was constantly
inundated with ...
“BMW introduces the
first seamless
integration of iPod
in an automobile.”
he Fall of 2004 was an exciting time in my life—I was a
Bostonian living in Manhattan, and the Red Sox were about
to win their first World Series
in 86 years. I was a Red Sox fan,
transplanted into the middle
of Yankeeville, and thoroughly
enjoyed watching the Red Sox
pull off their stunning comeback
against the Yankees. I was lucky
enough to attend one playoff
game that Fall at Yankee stadium,
but the rest were watched from my studio apartment in
Murray Hill. It was also in the Fall of 2004 that BMW and
Apple launched their huge “iPod your BMW” marketing campaign. With my eyes glued to the TV watching
baseball for a month straight, I was constantly inundated with the commercial of the twenty-something guy
walking into his silver BMW in a parking garage and
plugging in his iPod while the narrator announces that
“BMW introduces the first seamless integration of iPod
in an automobile.”
iPods relieve urban noise pollution
At the time I remember thinking this was a big deal.
Like everyone else living in NYC, I had an iPod. You
need an iPod if you are going to live in NYC: subways,
sirens, honking horns from cabs—drown them out with
your own portable music collection. Unlike most living
in NYC though, I had a car, actually a BMW. On most days my
325i sedan would sit silently in
the parking garage on 1st Avenue.
Every other weekend however,
I got to spend some alone time
with my E46, as I would drive
back to Boston to see friends and
family. The eight-plus hours in
the car were often maddening as
I would drive in and out of the
radio reception zones. I was once
so annoyed that I printed out a
list of all the radio stations in Connecticut so I could
find something decent to listen to while stuck in the
middle of nowhere on the Merritt Parkway.
Dealership disappointment
I called my local dealer soon after seeing the commercials and inquired about the iPod feature, hoping that
it could somehow be retrofit to my car. Unfortunately,
the dealer informed me that it was not compatible with
pre-2003 cars. It was then that I turned to the Internet
for help. I discovered BMW forums where enthusiasts
met to discuss anything and everything about their beloved cars. Soon afterwards, I became well versed in all
things iPod and BMW. The BMW kit could in fact be fit
to a 3 series as old as a 1999 by swapping out the radio,
but doing so didn’t make a lot of sense. The BMW iPod
kit had many limitations. The song names would not
appear on the radio screen and you could not browse the
iPod while driving—neither on the iPod itself nor via the
radio controls. Furthermore, all songs had to be put into
playlists entitled “BMW1,” “BMW2” etc.
Would IceLink be a “cool” solution?
Fortunately, there was an aftermarket solution available,
a product called the IceLink Plus. The IceLink Plus promised to solve all of my BMW iPod needs. ID3 tags would be
displayed on the radio screen and, I could browse by Artist and Song, all from my radio controls! I was thrilled and
immediately dropped $200 for a kit. Being a city kid at the
time, and afraid of damaging anything in my new BMW,
I had the IceLink installed at a top stereo shop at a cost of
$300 for the install. Now into the “iPod Your BMW” experience for $500, I was hoping to get my money’s worth on my
next drive home. Regrettably, the IceLink turned out to be
an unreliable companion. I was unable to use the car’s Bluetooth system properly while the IceLink was playing, the
searching was painfully slow, and worse, the IceLink would
just stop working from time to time. I sent the IceLink back
and forth to California (paying shipping both ways) to have
it “updated” and exchanged a number of times. A year or
so went by and I eventually just stopped using my iPod in
the car altogether as the warranty expired on my IceLink
and I refused to pay repair costs for something that never
truly worked properly. By this time, I had moved back to
Boston, wasn’t driving as much, and had lost the love of my
iPod—at one point I even took it out of the car completely
and threw it in a desk drawer. I installed BMW’s Sirius
satellite radio solution and was happy enough with that
for long drives.
This page, top to bottom:
• The ultimate solution, the Intravee II
• The 5th generation, 30 GB iPod video and the
Alpine KCA-420i iPod adapter
• Mounted in the trunk, with the rest of the components. This is really easy to do yourself. No
running wires up to the glove box—everything
is self contained in the trunk
Page 20:
The main screen while the iPod is playing. Notice
the song name, artist, track number etc are all properly displayed.
– Photos by Steve Aschettino
Dice-y improvement?
However, I had renewed interest in
the iPod when a new device, called the
DICE, came out later that year. Being
sold by the same company where I’d
purchased the IceLink, I was told that
the DICE was a major upgrade over
the IceLink Plus. I shelled out another $200 for the kit, and threw my
old IceLink in the garbage. The DICE,
however, did not turn out to be much
more reliable than my old IceLink had
been. There were a number of bugs
with it—compounded by the manufacturer’s refusal to acknowledge
them—despite hundreds of posts in
online forums about the device’s inwww.boston-bmwcca.org | 21
stability. When the DICE
actually worked, it was just
OK. You could browse the
iPod by album or playlist
(no artist?!) and the song
names would scroll across
the screen. Despite “support”
for use in conjunction with
BMW’s Sirius unit, the DICE
did not function properly
when both were connected,
and a loud annoying alternator whine could be heard
while driving and listening
to the iPod. Furthermore, the
DICE would consistently lose
communication with the car,
and then the iPod had to be
reset. What is the proper resetting mechanism you may
ask? Unplug the DICE from
the car, unplug the car’s battery for 5 minutes, reset the
iPod, reconnect everything.
What a pain! The shop that
installed my original IceLink
(which used the same wiring
as the DICE) had tucked the module neatly behind the
glove compartment, which made “unplugging” the
DICE a 30 minute job.
At left: The iPod now fits snuggly in
the trunk compartment with the car’s
DVD player.
and DICE, I found a local shop
that sold the Neo and had that
installed. Not wanting to take a
chance reusing the old wiring,
I paid to have the old wiring
ripped out and all new wiring installed. Sadly, and after
spending another $500 ($300
install + $200 for the Neo), I
was greeted with all too familiar results. The alternator
whine noise when slaved off
BMW’s Sirius module did not
go away, despite the new wiring. The inability to browse by
artist in the old DICE had been
corrected (a big selling point
of the Silverline /Neo), but
this version introduced new issues. About the only thing that
had consistently worked in the
old units was the song name
scrolling across my radio.
Amazingly, this stopped working with my Neo after about 15 minutes. Calls to Neo
tech support told me that this was “normal operation.
“Apparently text display was turned off when there
was “heavy ibus communication.” This time I really
had enough! I ripped the unit out of my car and tossed
it in a drawer.
“... it turns out leaving
the iPod in the trunk is just
fine ... you will never need
to touch it except ... to load
new songs.”
Another Dicey romance gone bad
Again, I fell out of love with my iPod. And again, I
learned to use Sirius as the primary form of in-car entertainment. I could no longer handle the aggravation
of unhooking my car’s battery (not something easy to
do when you live in the city) every time it failed. The
tipping point came when after 14 months my DICE
went completely dead. Having already sent it back for
exchange two times while under warranty in the first
year I owned it, I was denied an exchange this time
since the device was now more than a year old. Blah.
If you are keeping track of the math, I was out at least
$700 on the iPod project, not counting the $20 in roundtrip shipping each time I exchanged a broken unit.
If this story isn’t depressing enough already, I once
again fell victim to another poorly-designed iPod
module. The new “DICE Silverline” and its sister, the
rebadged “Neo,” hit the market from the same manufacturer. Refusing to give any more money to the
company where I had purchased the original IceLink
Enter Intravee II
Now obsessed with finding a usable solution for
iPoding my BMW, I turned back to Internet forums. It
was then that I discovered true BMW/iPod harmony.
About a year ago, I had heard rumblings about a product out of the UK called the Intravee II (IV2) and had
anxiously awaited its release. By the time it came out, I
had already invested too much into the DICE that I did
not want to incur additional expenses of a whole new
setup. In hindsight, I would have saved a ton of money
had I just invested in the IV2 then.
The IV2 is expensive. The unit cost $270 shipped
from Bimmernav.com, plus $100 for an Alpine KCA420i iPod adapter, which is quasi hard to find, since it
has been discontinued by the manufacturer. At almost
$400, this is not a cheap solution—though compared to
$1200 spent on iPod-BMW products that did not work,
it’s a great deal!
The IV2 is a BMW ibus to Alpine AI-Net converter.
Instead of trying to do the iPod manipulation itself, the
IV2 allows Alpine’s rock-solid KCA-420i iPod controller to do the dirty work. The IV2 acts as a converter
between the Alpine controller and the BMW. I have
been using the product for about four months now and
don’t have a single complaint. There is even a customer
support forum for the IV2 and the developers are active
there in helping customers. The firmware is customer
upgradable, so you don’t need to worry about shipping
charges back and forth for simple software fixes.
While I was at first a bit bummed that the length of
the Alpine cables (about 3’) would not allow me to store
the iPod in the glove box, it turns out that leaving the
iPod in the trunk is just fine. The IV2 search is so good
(and quick!) that you will never need to touch it except
to remove it from the car to load new songs.
Pair with navigation for best results
The IV2 will work with any of the BMW i-Bus radios,
but is at its best when paired up with BMW ‘s navigation
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system. Utilizing the entire screen, the IV2 effortlessly
moves throughout its menu subsystem. The fast Alpine
processor handles the interaction with the iPod and the
IV2 makes sure your navigation screen can properly interpret the data. Furthermore, the IV2 works flawlessly
with BMW’s Sirius—a simple jumper change enables
the IV2 ‘s noise cancelling features allowing it to be
slaved off the Sirius unit without the hated alternator
whine. In addition, there is also a serial port on the IV2
which is used for upgrading firmware (a major release,
v.6, is due out soon that will support other Alpine AiNet devices).
After more than four years of searching I feel that
I have finally properly achieved “iPod Your BMW”
bliss! The IV2 is truly all that it is advertised to be –
and everything the competitor’s products claim to be,
but aren’t. ♦
Editor’s note: Steve Aschettino, in addition to being fanatical about his family’s
BMWs, is the Information Technology Director for a software company in
Waltham, MA. He lives in Brookline, MA
with his wife and two children.
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member’s name and BMW CCA member number must be entered in
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To encourage growth, the BMW CCA runs
an annual membership drive that includes
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Current BMW CCA members, 2) Current
BMW CCA members who work for a
BMW dealer or independent BMW shop,
and 3) BMW CCA chapters. For a full
description of the rules and prizes for all
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and rules listed at bmwcca.org.
If you are a regular member (#1 above),
for each new member that you recruit,
you will receive $5 in “BMW CCA Bucks”
that can be used for the purchase of
BMW CCA merchandise or applied to
BMW CCA memberships. In addition,
three grand prizes will be given to the
three BMW CCA members who refer the
most members. These prizes include: 1st
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Performance Center plus 2 nights lodging
(transportation not provided), 2nd Prize
– 2010 Oktoberfest Registration, and
3rd Prize – Valentine 1 Radar Detector.
Please see the full description and
special restrictions at bmwcca.org.
PLEASE NOTE: If referred by a current
BMW CCA member, a new member
application must contain the name
and BMW CCA member number of the
referring member in order for the referring
member to receive credit. Questions
about the program should be directed to
Frank Patek in the BMW CCA office, by
e-mail to: [email protected].
BMW CCA introduces
Membership Plus
The BMW CCA can offer you Membership
Plus – a roadside-assistance program
provided by Nations Safe Drivers (NSD)
and ranked number one by JD Power &
Associates. Unlike AAA, Membership
Plus covers you, your spouse, and up to
three children living in your household!
Membership Plus also entitles you to
discounts on products and services
including travel, health, gifts, appliance
purchases, and more.
For full pricing information and to
add Membership Plus to your BMW
CCA benefits, logon to www.bmwcca.
org/index.php?pageid=mplusinfo, or call BMW CCA at
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Chair Chair Registrar Christo Tinkov
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Autocross Timing
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Ice Racing Chair Coordinator Stan Jackson, Sr.
Stan Jackson, Jr.
Officers and committee members can be reached by clicking the E-mail link beside their name on the club website,
www.boston-bmwcca.org/people/index.aspx. The chapter
president may be reached at 978-456-8865, the membership chairperson can be reached at 508-480-9056, or by
mail at P.O. Box 3087, Peabody, MA 01961.
boston chapter advertisers
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These independent shops are supporters of the Boston Chapter. The Boston Chapter BMW
Please mention the Boston Bimmer or our web site when you patronize these fine businesses.
Ace Performance Tuning
Tewksbury, MA
(978) 710-3116 service
AlphaCars Boxborough, MA (978) 263-9000 service
Autobahn Performance, Inc.
Peabody, MA Bavarian Autosport Portsmouth, NH (800) 535-2002 parts supplier
Bavarian Performance Group
Stoneham, MA
(781) 279-4444 service
Blue & White Motors Inc. Attleboro, MA
(508) 399-6320 service
Bank of Canton
Hyannis, MA
(781) 830-6589 financial services
The Ledoux Greer Group/
Wellesley, MA
(866) 752-4220 financial services
(978) 535-0636 service
BMW DEALERS
This is a listing of the BMW dealers in the Boston Chapter
area. Most of these dealers offer a 10%-20% discount on
parts. Just present your CCA membership card to get your
discount.
BMW Gallery Norwell
98 Accord Park Drive
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 982-455
www.bmwgallerynorwell.com
BMW Gallery Norwood
918 Providence Highway
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-9600
www.bmwgallerynorwood.com
BMW of Peabody
221 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 538-9900
www.bmwpeabody.com
Foreign Motors West BMW
Morgan Stanley
Boston Realty Advisors /
Boston, MA
(617) 850-9618 real estate
GPS
Cambridge, MA
(617) 349-2993 sales, service, parts
HMS Motorsport Peabody, MA (978) 532-1170 member deals; equip.
Landshark Automotive
Natick, MA
(508) 655-3975 service
Liberty Mutual / Franklin, MA
(877) 665-7123 insurance
Rob Cohen
Brent Dawson, LUTCF
ext. 53866
Mike’s Autobody
(781) 324-9831 body work
Malden, MA
253 North Main Street
Natick, MA 01760
(781) 235-9096
www.fmwestbmw.com
Herb Chambers BMW
1172 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 731-1700
www.herbchambers.com
Inskip Auto Center BMW
Motorheadextraordinaire.com
(800) 618-8028 workspace solutions
Rim & Wheel Works Waltham, MA (781) 547-5826 wheels; straightening
1515 Baldhill Road
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 821-1510
www.inskip.com
RimPro
Tewksbury, MA (888) 274-6776 wheels, service
BMW of Newport
Sampson Insurance
Weymouth, MA
(781) 927-7100 insurance
Sansossio Auto Body Inc. Natick, MA (508) 655-9646 auto repair
TEC N. Attleboro, MA (888) 594-7800 equipment supplier
Turner Motorsports Amesbury, MA (978) 388-7769 parts & service
CCA assumes no liability for the work or merchandise from these independent service shops
To become an advertiser, please see
www.boston-bmwcca.org/bimmer/info/rate-card.aspx
1215 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02840
(401) 846-6636
www.bmwofnewport.com
Trans-Atlantic BMW
25 Falmouth Road
Hyannis MA 02601
(508) 775-4526
www.transatlanticmotors.com
Wagner BMW of Shrewsbury
752 Boston Turnpike
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 845-0505
www.wagnerbmwofshrewsbury.com
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Cars For Sale
38 MPG and Fun! - Bought an X3
Selling my Mini Cooper VIN WMWMF33547TU63726 British Racing Green/
White. Immaculate 2007 Mini Cooper 6
speed manual 12,400 miles, used as 3rd
car .Garaged since new, no salt, little use
in rain. All original, no body or paint
work. Cloth sport seats, center arm rest,
two sets of mats, like new! Premium
package, Sport package and Stability
control etc. This car is still under factory
warranty until March of 2012 or 48,000
smiles. Feel free to email me any questions or for additional pictures. Added
bonus Free Mini Netbook with purchase.
This Mini Cooper & Mini Netbook comes
well equipped. $19,900 Phone 617-8239066 or Email: [email protected]
1998 BMW 528i, WBADD532XWBV54317, aspen silver/grey leather
interior, new tires, excellent condition, 6
CD in trunk, 6 airbags, traction control,
never smoked in, garaged, 34 mpg at
65 mph, have owned this car since 42K
miles (recently bought E39M5), drives
great, no rust, 5 speed manual transmission, 175K highway miles, tinted
windows. Asking, $5,500 call Luka (781)
424-4202, email: [email protected]
classified ads
1997 Z3 Roadster 4USCH7322VLE05212
Boston Green with beige leather and top.
This car is being DINAN registered and
should have the badge by August 20th,
Dinan night at Norwood BMW Gallery.
The 1.9L, 5 speed roaster has 38.000 miles
on it. What makes this 30 mpg beauty special is a Downing/Atlanta supercharger
with hi-flow throttle body, exhaust and
cold air intake and stress bar. Gauges
have been added to the A-pillar to monitor boost and oil pressure. Technique
Tuning software helps the supercharger
run correctly. New T1R tires and sheep
skin pelts. Local BMW shop has helped
in bringing the car to full potential.
Car has been evaluated from the front
to back, new parts and fluids added if
needed, garaged and Zymol products.
Pictures available on request. Need space
for new 128i. Email [email protected]. Asking 19,000. USD
1996 BMW M3 WBSBG932XTEY72319
Cosmos Blk/Blk 83K mls. 5 spd. 2nd
owner (bought in 2001) Meticulously
maintained, Mobil1, Redline synthetics,
almost all records documented, always
garaged, no winters ever, set up for street
& autoX/track. Schroth Rallye 4 Harness,
PSS9 coilovers, S/S brake lines, new
control arm bushings, RTAB’s, tstat w/
alum housing, rear upper shock mounts,
Ron Stygar short shift, Rogue Engineer-
ing Kevlar Clutch w/ balanced LTW
Aluminum flywhl, Front Euro Floating
rotors. (5) Original BMW Lightweight
Motorsport 5-Spoke Forged wheels-one
with minor scrape w/ Mich. Pilot Sports,
LTW style low rise rear spoiler w/ custom carbon fiber inlay. Ext/Int are 99%
mint-Zaino/Zymol. Absolutely great
looking/driving M3. Asking $14,000.
Contact Tony (781)603-4129, a.kirousis@
verizon.net
1995 BMW 318is, WBABE6320SJC18639,
97k miles. Boston Green Metallic/Sand
Beige Leatherette, Automatic, Sunroof,
Heated Seats, A/C, Power Window/
Locks, AM/FM cass with trunk mounted
CD Changer, Over 30 MPG Highway.
Just inspected. $5,500. Norton, MA. If
interested please contact Andrew at
401-255-1200 (cell) or email bulladm@
comcast.net
1988 M6, VIN WBAEE1419J2561381,
Royal Blau, Natural 5 speed manual. Near
perfect interior, solid drive train, needs
some tender loving bodywork. Built
10/1987. Second owner since 9/2000.
About 199K miles. Almost all original.
Blaupunkt 10 CD stereo upgrade. Well
maintained by 3D Auto Works. Too many
cars. Asking $12K. Call Thomas Blinn in
Amherst NH at (603) 673-8171 or e-mail:
[email protected]
1988 M5 WBSDC9302J2791204 Black Exterior/Tan Interior – 220K Miles – well
maintained, runs well exterior is exceptional for a car with this age and mileage.
The interior is also quite clean with flawless carpeting, new floor mats, good seats
with only slight wear on driver side seat.
A car that is not in need of restoration.
Just needs to be driven. Up on eBay right
now, item #110412054504. bidding is up
to $3050 with auction scheduled to end
on Wed July 15th. Videos of the car can
be seen at YouTube by typing into the
search “dnoble77” and there are many
pictures on the eBay ad. Please call me
at (617) 823-5605 or email me at [email protected] with any questions.
Thanks, David Noble
1984 E30 318i Blue, 2 door, Is up for grabs
today or tomorrow, for parts. The car is
currently at a repair shop, and is found
to be too rusted underneath and therefore not worth fixing anymore. The car
has approx. $2000 of brand new or very
recently installed parts. Any reasonable price. Must move quickly. My cell
# is 781-640-7413. Paul. Gas tank rotted
out. Runs rough. Some body rot. Leaks
oil. Dash gauges flaky. Wiper motor
dying. A/C does not work. Cracks in
dash.
1972 BMW Bavaria VIN 3132101. Blue
with tan interior (like new) . Automatic,
power steering, sun roof, air conditioner
(not working), original radio (working),
original tool set in trunk. 100, 000 miles.
Registered and in excellent running con-
dition. Asking $4500.00 or best offer.
Contact: Gerald Goldsmith. 781-8917676 or 617-335-9710.
Motorcycles For Sale
2004 BMW R1150R VIN WB10439A54ZF49325, metallic blue. 4800 miles,
ABS, heated handgrips, windscreen,
BMW hard case luggage, cover. excellent condition. $8100. Contact Peter at
[email protected]
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Miscellaneous For Sale
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First-time Homebuyer Programs
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MassHousing and FHA Loans
Roundel Magazine Collection For Sale.
The Roundel dates are from May 1996
to July 2009. There are over 150 copies.
Also includes Boston Bimmer Magazines
from the same period. Local delivery
and pick up only. Asking for $150.00 for
all. Email: [email protected]
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Home Equity Programs
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Construction Loans
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Commercial Loans
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Refinancing
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Jumbo Loans
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Craftsman Air Compressor. Single Cylinder/Oil Free, 5.5 HP, 25 Gal 120V.
Vertical Stand up model. Comes w/
pressure/regulator gauges and 50ft
hose. Great condition-$250 Campbell
Hausfield Air tool set w/ box. Incl. 1/2”
Drive Air Impact gun, Air Chisel w/4
bits, lube oil, air gun, tire inflator kit,
hardly used like new-$80 for entire kit.
Craftsman 1/2” Drive Air Ratchet, great
condition-$140 brand new asking $100.
9 pc Metric Impact 6pt Long Socket kit
in box like new-$30. Very reliable well
cared for tools. I’m offering everything
for $450 Tony, [email protected]
781-603-4129
For more information on Bank of Canton’s
programs and services, contact:
Vincent Fantasia
Regional Lending Manager
145 Barnstable Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
781.830.6589 (office)
508.776.6511 (cell)
[email protected]
Member FDIC. Member DIF.
Authorized Distributor
Parts For sale
Used Pirelli Eufori@ runflat tire - 205/50
r17 I have a single Pirelli Eufori@ runflat tire in size 205/50 r17 size that came
standard on a BMW 128i sport. I damage
the other front tire and replaced all my
tires, and now have this front tire left.
I have measured the tread depth across
the tire as it is: Tread depth across the
tire (measured at the outer blocks and on
either side of center ring) 6/32 -- 8/32 -8/32 -- 6/32. This is between 50-60% of
the useable tread remaining. It is a little
dirty in the picture, but it has no damage
and I had no problems with it holding
air. The tire is less than a year old, I
bought the car originally in September
08. $40 or best offer (picked up) Contact:
Rob email: [email protected]
Sold my E60 2006 530xit, but I still have
the run-flat winter tires mounted on stock
alloys. Dunlop SP winter: 225/50R17
94H. Two of the tires are nearly new;
the other two are in good condition, as
are the wheels. $1100 or best offer: Peter
(617) 755-9034 (cell phone - Boston) or
email at [email protected]
Set #2 of 4 OEM 19” wheels from 2004
E46 M3 (staggered widths), slight curb
rash, with used tires. Wheels straight
and never repaired, rash is cosmetic
only. No center caps included. local
pickup / delivery, Providence RI area.
Tires = Continental Conti Sport Contact - Front:225/40ZR19, a little less than
50% worn; Rear:255/34ZR19, maybe 20%
worn. High resolution pictures can be
seen at http://members.cox.net/go.bay/
wheels2.htm. Asking $1000, contact Bill
at email address [email protected].
Set #1 of 4 OEM 19” wheels from 2004
E46 M3 (staggered widths), slight curb
rash, with used tires. Wheels straight and
never repaired, rash is cosmetic only. No
center caps included, local pickup / delivery, Providence RI area. Tires = Michelin
Pilot Sport - Front:225/40ZR19, a little
more than 50% worn; Rear:255/34ZR19,
100% worn, showing slight cord. High
resolution pictures can be seen at http://
members.cox.net/go.bay/wheels1.htm.
Asking $1000, contact Bill at email address [email protected].
Saddle brown Dakota leather armrest
from 2008 BMW 3 series coupe. I am selling it because I installed the Euro split
armrest. Perfect condition. Used only
2 weeks. Asking $95. Shipping extra.
Mario email: mario.laflamme@comcast.
net 781-799-7328
I am selling for $14 this BMW FLAG.
It measures 60” x 35” inches and comes
with 2 brass grommets for easy installation. Feel free to contact me with any
questions at: [email protected]
HARD TOP - FOR SALE - MINT CONDITION - Original equipment will file
at E46 BMW 3 Series Convertibles - will
fit 2001 - 2006 BMW 3 Series and all E46
Convertibles. PERFECT CONDITION:
Titanium Silver Color; Heated, Tinted
Rear Glass Window; Inside Courtesy
lights; comes with the Stand and Fabrice
cover. I will attempt to deliver within
reason 50 miles north or south of Upper
Cape Cod, Bourne or Sagamore Bridges .
This hardtop sells for much more and all
reasonable offers will be considered. Serious callers only please Contact Jamie @
508-759-1420 or [email protected].
Four racing wheels and tires originally
for a Pontiac GTO 2004. The wheels are
ASA 17x8, 5-120 bolt pattern, 45 mm
offset, 69.5 mm center bore. The wheels
are in excellent conditions. The tires are
Kumho Ecsta V710 245/17/R17, one of
them is brand new and the 3 others have
been used for 7 autocross. They have a
lot of thread left. Purchase value is north
of $1600, asking $500. Could sell wheels
and tires separately. Please contact
Claude Clerc: (774) 249-4837 or coclerc@
yahoo.com
E46 M3 Premium 19” Wheels & Tires.
$2,000.00. Beautiful and near perfect. Recently purchased for my 2005 M3 which
I am trading. Tires are Continental Conti
Sport Contact. Fronts are brand spanking
new and the rears have 80% tread left.
The only flaw is a dime-sized piece of
clear coat flaked off of one of the front
rims. There is no curb damage whatsoever. In my estimation these are the most
attractive wheel for the E46 M3. You
won’t be disappointed. Would rather sell
locally and not get involved in shipping.
Will deliver within a reasonable distance
of the Merrimack Valley. The front tires
alone just cost me $725.00 so my price is
BMW Race & Forced Induction Shop
Your Source for:
Service and Repair
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Performance Upgrades
Tires & Wheels
Engine swaps
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Contact: TEL- 978-710-3116
[email protected]
U.S. Supplier: D-Force Wheels
E36 Aluminum Under trays
Motorsport Flag Decal Kits
Authorized Distributor:
Active Autowerke
UUC, HPFreaks
VF Engineering
Brembo
860 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876 – www.AcePerformanceSystems. com
firm. Call Mike at 978-502-1605 or email:
[email protected]
E39/E34 wheels, four 17 x 7.5, Mass
Italy, 10 spoke design, owned since new,
straight and true, some curb rash, will
deliver, asking $275, contact: aleluk@rcn.
com, or (781)424-4202
E30 iX wheels for sale. 5 wheels from
89 325iX, straight, average paint. $50
each OBO. E30 plastic wheel covers for
steel wheels. Good condition. $50 for all
4 OBO. Moving, must sell. Eric Gratz,
[email protected]
Dinan Stage 1 chip for a pre-12/94 production M3. Asking $100 + shipping. If
you have any questions, contact Hank at
[email protected]
Bridgestone runflat tire 225/40/18
- $130 Very low mileage Bridgestone
RE050A Runflat Tire from my 2008 BMW
3 series with sport package. One front
tire 225/40/18 with about 80% tread remaining (8/32”). No plugs, no repair, no
leaks. Excellent condition. I am selling
because I have installed regular non-run
flat tires. I don’t have the other front tire
which was damaged hitting a pothole.
The rear tires were sold already. Asking
$130. Mario mario.laflamme@comcast.
net 781-799-7328
1972 BMW 2002 Vin#2579773 Brown/
Brown For Sale Good for parts or project
car. Lots of spare mechanical and electrical parts from two other cars. Also, with
9 years of the Boston chapter newsletter
BIMMER (June 80 - June 89) and a Complete reprinted BMW 2002 shop manual.
Prefer to sell all for $750/BO. Can be seen
west of Boston. (128 & MA Pike) Contact
Ron C. at [email protected] or (781) 894-7159
BBS CH Wheels - E36 Fitment 18x8.5 fitted with Tires. Wheels are in excellent
shape. Pictures available upon request.
$1200. Questions? Contact Simon Cooper
at 781-858-4382
BMW PARTS FOR SALE- E30 Parts - 89
325is Rear Clip in Great Condition, Bottle
cap Wheels in Great condition with New
Tires, 89 325is Engine and Differential,
E30 Doors, Etc. BRAND NEW IN BOX
Bilsteins and Eibach Lowering Springs
for E30. Many more E30 Parts. 1982 Euro
E21 Drivetrain. If interested, call Manny
at 401-434-4725
Parts Wanted
Tire(s) Wanted: Yokohama AVS Intermediate in size 225/60ZR15 96W must
be in good to excellent condition with
no dry rot. Contact John: [email protected]
Michelin Tires: 1 or 2 XGT H4 P225/R16
M+S. Peter Sexton, petersexton@alum.
mit.edu, 617 407-6225.
Looking for a driver’s door for an E30
coupe in Delphin Gray in excellent condition. Willing to pay a good price for a
non-rusty door in good shape. Call Colin
at 781 862 0879 ♦
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