A first look at the new Palmer Motorsport Park

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June / July 2015
A first look at the new Palmer Motorsport Park
Experience it yourself at an upcoming Boston Chapter event
Plus updates on AC3 School at Lime Rock Park and the Spring Fun Rally
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Volume 46 No. 4
June / July 2015
CONTENTS
Columns, Updates & Special Features
President’s Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Next Apex: Experiencing Palmer . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bimmers n’ Burgers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Clapboard Tree Fun Rally Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AC3 Photo Essay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Update: BMW of Warwick Tech Session. . . . . . . . . 20
On Track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Philes’ Forum: Brake-pad-wear Sensors. . . . . . . . 22
Turner Motorsport acquired by ECS. . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Upcoming Events
The Ultimate Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2015 Concours d’Elegance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
RI Show & Shine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fall Spectacular Driving School at Palmer. . . . . . . . 7
Loud at Lime Rock Driving School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Membership News & Benefits
New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Member Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Membership Ambassadors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Member Spotlight: Members in F1 Boston Karting. . . 10
Advertisers, Sponsors & Chapter Contacts
Classified Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Boston Chapter Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
BMW Dealers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter Officers and Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
On the Cover
Boston Chapter
members who have
participated in driving events at the new
Palmer Motorsports
Park give this new
venue enthusiastic reviews. In addition to its picturesque
views, the track offers drivers a
challenging course that will draw
them back again and again. For
information about the next event at
Palmer Motorsport Park check out
details on page 7 of this issue.
— Photo by Barry Tarr
If you drive on the track, come see us.
We have what you need.
9A Electronics Avenue - Danvers, MA 01923
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President’s Message:
by Simon Cooper
I
t’s the middle of summer and our driving and
social events calendar is in full swing. I am
writing this after our second driving school at
Palmer Motorsports Park in Western Massachusetts and wanted to give you all a report on the facility.
The track is 2.3 miles long with 14 turns and almost 200 feet of elevation changes. The facilities at the track are currently spartan but the
track itself is immense fun. The turns are technical, requiring patience
and the need to maintain momentum especially with the climbing sections. It definitely has the feel of the Nurburgring with many of the
corners blind, requiring respect, and it’s an excellent place to develop
brake and throttle feel.
The track plans to build garages
and the permanent restroom facilities
are under construction. The paddock
is semi paved like Lime Rock and
based on environmental rules has a
gravel surface for drainage which is
another work in progress. We had
both dry and wet days at the track
and each offered different educational challenges to drivers with the rain
equalizing the higher horsepower
cars and re-enforcing the lesson of
being smooth.
Our next event at Palmer is not far
Boston chapter members getting a first
away in September but we also have
hand look at Palmer Motorsports Park.
For a more information about events and a Tremblant school and a Lime Rock
reviews of the track, see pages 7 and 12. School before then so there are plenty
of opportunities to get on track.
– Photo by Barry Tarr
The auto cross events are also in
full swing at Devens Airfield with half the season still to go. These
events are a great way to develop car control skills with the added spice
of competition to make it fun with a friendly and welcoming group.
Social and technical events are also under way with Cars and Coffee, Rallies and tech events. One of our favorite events for the year is
our Concours d’Elegance being held in August at the Larz Anderson
Automobile Museum with Turner Motorsports being our title sponsor.
This event draws participants from all over New England with some
beautiful and often unusual cars. How about a 2002 with an S14 engine,
600+ HP M5 or an M1?
The Boston chapter puts on a lot of events and we couldn’t do so
without the energy of our volunteers, but we also need your support
and participation to continue to offer the range, quality and the quantity
of events. So if you haven’t attended a chapter event or have not been
to one in a while take a look at the calendar. See if there is something
that piques your interest and sign up, because we would love to see you
and then … tell a friend, pass it on. ♦
The Ultimate Calendar:
An overview of upcoming events
REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT?
For details on registration and travel
directions to all Boston Chapter events,
please log on to the Chapter website
at boston-bmwcca.org and click on
the event you are interested in on the
calendar of events.
July 22
Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Boston Chapter Social Event
General Meeting at
BMW Gallery-Norwell
1040 Hingham St.
Rockland, MA 02370
www.southshorebmw.com
July 24 - July 25
Friday - Saturday
BMW CCA DAY at Lime Rock
Infield at Lime Rock Park & BMW
CCA Hospitality Tent
60 White Hollow Rd
Salisbury, CT 06069
860-435-5000
www.limerock.com/
July 26
Sunday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Boston Chapter Driving Event
Autocross Series
Devens Airport
Ayer, MA
July 31 - August 2
Friday – Sun., 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bimmers Across the Border
Driving School
Circuit Mont Tremblant
P.O. Box 2610, Station B
Mont Tremblant, Quebec
J8E 1B1 - Canada
819-425-6363
www.lecircuit.com
August 1
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Collings Foundation Driving
Tour & Picnic w/NAAC Audi Club
starting at AlphaCars
649 Mass. Ave. (Rt 111)
Boxborough, MA 01719
[email protected]
Register at motorsportreg.com
August 9
Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Concours d’ Elegance Boston
Chapter BMW CCA
Larz Anderson Auto Museum
15 Newton St.
Brookline, MA 02445
617-522-6547
www.larzanderson.org
August 9
Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Karting in the Great Outdoors
F1 Outdoors
798 North Bedford Street, (Rt. 18)
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
508-350-1000
www.F1outdoors.com
August 16
Sunday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Autocross Series
Devens Airport, Ayer, MA
August 17 - 18
Mon. – Tues., 7: a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
BMW Auto Club of Quebec:
Tremblant Driving School
Le Circuit Mt.Tremblant
P.O. Box 2610, Station B
Mont Tremblant, Quebec
J8E 1B1 - Canada
819-425-6363
Boston Chapter BMW CCA :
Concours d’Elegance
Larz Anderson Auto Museum
Brookline MA
Sunday, August 9
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Mark your calendars for the Boston
Chapter’s annual Concours d’Elegance
being hosted again this year at Larz
Anderson Auto Museum at 15 Newton St.
in Brookline, MA 02445
Pre-Registration is encouraged this year.
As an incentive for Pre-Registration the
charge per car will remain $20 for the 2015
event. However, the charge for cars on the
Day of the Event will be $30 for judged
cars, and the Day of Event fee for Display
Only Cars (that are reviewed by the judges
for one trophy) will be $20. All Paying
Participants will receive a commemorative
Boston Chapter T-shirt while supplies last.
The Chapter website has been updated
with all the information that you will
need to participate in Concours this year,
including: classification of groups/classes,
judging, scoring and rules. The Registration
Page will be arranged on the Chapter’s
Website so you can make a PayPal payment
required for all Pre-Registered cars. The
close date for Pre-Registrations will be
midnight on Sunday, August 2nd. This is also
the cancelation date for refunds.
For directions to the Larz Anderson Museum
see their website: wwwlarzanderson.org
Registrar: Mitch Brown
Title Sponsorship by
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Amesbury, MA
Major Sponsorship by
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Boston Chapter BMW CCA :
RI Show & Shine Car Show on
Memorial Lawn Narragansett
August 23, 10 a.m -3 p.m.
You’re invited to join us for our annual
Show & Shine in Narragansett, RI! This
is a casual gathering for Boston Chapter
Members starting at 10:00 a.m. and ending
by 3:00 p.m. Come an enjoy a relaxed
atmosphere in a beautiful location on
the Memorial Lawn. This scenic location
features beautiful views of the ocean,
with the beach and great local restaurants
within walking distance. The show is a nonjudged event, with one trophy being given
for People’s Choice.
There is no fee for this event, but
participants are encouraged to register
on the Chapter Website. Registration will
close Saturday, August 22nd. We will be
on the Memorial Lawn in Narragansett, RI,
next to The Towers restaurant and across
the street from the Town Post Office. Please
use the lawn entrance on Mathewson St.
www.lecircuit.com
Safety for Teens
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
August 18
Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
LOUD at Lime Rock Park
60 White Hollow Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
860-435-5000
www.limerock.com
August 23
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
RI Show & Shine Car Show
Memorial Lawn
15 Memorial Square
Narragansett RI 02882
September 12
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Continue along Rt. 4 until it merges with Rt.
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September 13
Sunday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Autocross Series
Devens Airport
Ayer, MA
September 18 - 20
Friday – Sun., 7: a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fall Spectacular Driving School at
Palmer Motorsports Park
58 West Ware Road
Palmer MA 01082
www.palmermotorsportspark.com
September 19
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Karting 90-Minute Team Enduro
F1 Outdoors
798 North Bedford Street, (Rt. 18)
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
tel 508.350.1000
www.F1outdoors.com
September 27
Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Autocross Special Event - CrossClub Team Competition
Devens Airport Ayer, MA
www.boston-bmwcca.org/Autocross/autocross-directions.aspx
October 18
Sunday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Autocross Series
Devens Airport, Ayer, MA
October 30 - November 1
Friday – Sun., 7: a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
White Mountain Chapter Event
NHMS Driving School
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
1122 Route 106 North
Loudon, NH 03307
Boston Chapter BMW CCA : Upcoming Driving School events:
Loud at Lime Rock: For Experienced Drivers Only
Tuesday, August 18, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT
For the first time in several years, the Boston Chapter is proud to be returning to Lime Rock Park
for a High Performance Driving School! Lime Rock Park is a 1.5 mile road course that earned the
nickname “Road Racing Center of the East” over the course of its 55+ years of operation.
This will be a half day event, operating from 1 to 6 p.m., with no sound restriction. Registration
is limited to 40 students! This half day delivers even more time than sharing the track with the
Lime Rock Club, with no waiting around for half the day! With no lunch break, we’ll fit the regular
Boston Chapter schedule into this time slot, so you can leisurely drive to the track on the morning
of the event and still get your four on track sessions totalling 85 minutes.
To attend this event, you must have at least 8 days experience at High Performance Driving
Schools (with a record of positive evaluations from your past instructors).
If you are a current participant in the Boston Chapter’s ISG program, you will have the opportunity
to arrange for an additional 45 minutes of track time at an additional cost. Students in other
chapter’s advanced programs, such as A-Solo/S-Group, may apply to drive in ISG by emailing the
registrar with their driving resume.
This is a half day event providing a full day driving school worth of track time. You must provide
information on your experience at the time of registration.
Pricing and registration details can be found at a link at http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/
events/ultimate-calendarView.aspx?EventID=796
Fall Spectacular Driving School at Palmer Motorsports Park
Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20
Palmer Motorsports Park, Ware, MA
The Boston Chapter is making our third visit to Palmer Motorsports Park’s Whiskey Hill Raceway
for another High Performance Driving School plus our Instructor Training School.
This weekend event is open to students of all levels. Friday is available to two student groups,
the first being participants in the Boston Chapter’s ISG program and a limited number of students
who have previous experience of at least 20 days driving at High Performance Driving Schools,
driving at or above the upper intermediate level. The second group will comprise a novice and low
intermediate level offered for Friday at a special rate. Please contact the registrar if you have any
questions about your eligibility for Friday.
Additionally, the Boston Chapter will be hosting an Instructor Training School for qualified
candidates. This 3 day program provides a transparent approach for the instructional skills of
advanced drivers to be mentored and evaluated by a team of experienced instructors. Please
contact the Chief Instructors if you are interested in applying for ITS.
What is a Driving School? The purpose of a driving school is quite simple: to improve your
driving skills. We will emphasize the relationship of driver and machine, making them function
in unison and giving you, as a student, the opportunity to learn your limitations and expand your
capabilities, thus creating safe driving skills and habits in a controlled situation.
We conduct the school on a racetrack under the close supervision of experienced and trained
instructors. You will learn how to handle and control your vehicle at speeds not normally attained
on public roads. This will help to prepare you for emergencies in normal driving. It will also allow
you to explore your capabilities as a driver and those of your vehicle.
Pricing and registration details can be found at a link at http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/
events/ultimate-calendarView.aspx?EventID=796
Why join BMW CCA?
Why join the BMW Car Club of America?
Because your membership will add to
your enjoyment of one of the world’s
finest automobiles, and you can take
advantage of the many Club services that
are available.
Whether you own a brand-new BMW /
MINI or a classic m
odel, whether you’re
interested in technical information, driving
challenges, interaction with other owners, or
consumer tips, the Club is here to serve you.
Your membership will bring you 12
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information and the latest BMW news.
Your membership entitles you to:
• Boston Chapter members
receive 7 issues of the Boston
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• discounts on parts and supplies
• free classified ads
• driving schools at internationally
renowned race tracks
• autocross events
• fun rallies
• technical tips and information
• tech sessions
• social events
• outstanding National
events like Oktoberfest
To join, log onto www. BMWCCA. org or
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You may be eligible to receive an allowance
based on the purchase or lease of a new
or certified pre-owned BMW through an
authorized U. S. dealer. A membership
in the BMW CCA of one year or more
immediately preceding the purchase date of
the vehicle is required to take advantage of
this program. A member in good standing
cannot have any lapse in membership
during that 12 month period. For more
information, log onto www. BMWCCA. org.
New Members
Get to know your neighbors!
New members join the Boston Chapter
every day, but they won’t stay unless
they find a reason to stay! So, check out
the list that follows (alphabetized by
hometown), and reach out to new members in your area. Hopefully we’ll see
you both at one of our future events!
New MA Members Alex Philpott
Andrew Hotsetter
Scott O’Connor
Michael Bradbury
Alex Cavallo
Alec Racioppi
Michael Roberts
Hometown
Acton, MA
Belmont, MA
Boston, MA
Brookline, MA
Charlestown, MA
Chelmsford, MA
Clinton, MA
James Karalekas
Chris Sorensen
David M Hureau
Randall Walker
Chris Mulherin
Joseph Guerin
Mohammad Abusabiha
Andrew Graziano
Nikolas Pawelka
Raymond Clarkston
Robert Spellman
Leonid Sapozhnikov
Lindsay Mason
Brian Pocasset
Matt Leff
Michael Kraus
John Ciarlante
Radhanath Pathalam
Heather Curtis
Cohasset, MA
Cohasset, MA
Dorchester, MA
East Wareham, MA
Framingham, MA
Franklin, MA
Hanson, MA
Kingston, MA
Lexington, MA
Medford, MA
Merrimac, MA
Natick, MA
Needham Heights, MA
Pocasset, MA
Quincy, MA
Saugus, MA
Shrewsbury, MA
Shrewsbury, MA
Sudbury, MA
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Expect Knowledge
•Carefully selected, meticulously
maintained automobiles
•Educated, experienced staff
•Current inventory detailed online
Expect Value
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•Competitive prices
•Comprehensive warranties
•On-site financing
•Nine immaculate service bays
•BMW Certified technicians
•State-of-the-art equipment
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Ross Carver
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William Wagner
Jesse Juliano
Karina Luetjen
Francine Kollias
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Tewksbury, MA
Tyngsboro, MA
Wakefield, MA
Wellesley, MA
Wellesley, MA
Wellesley Hills, MA
Westford, MA
Winchester, MA
New NH Members Ragu Karaturi
Hometown
Portsmouth, NH
New RI Members Gregory Specht
Kathleen DiMuro
Leland Thomas
Miguel Cardenes
James Crothers
Rick Kollmeyer
Hometown
Bristol, RI
Cranston, RI
Little Compton, RI
Providence, RI
Wakefield, RI
Wakefield, RI
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Orlo Couther
Warwick, RI
West Warwick, RI
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members.
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Andrew Plante
John E. Sullivan
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Member Spotlight: Chapter members expand their karting activities
Story by Jack Meeker, photos by Susan Fenwick
Editor’s note: As Membership Chair Rachel Baker has
reported in earlier issues, Boston Chapter BMW CCA
events are the starting point for making friends and building lasting relationships. Some of those relationships take
members to new places to take advantage of other related
activities. When talking recently to Jack Meeker, cochair
of Karting for the Boston Chapter, I learned that chapter
members are branching out from their BMW CCA karting
activities and are having some success. Here’s a report
from cochair Jack Meeker:
I
t’s hard not to get excited about Karting after participating in the Chapter’s Karting program. This year a
number of Boston Chapter BMW CCA members have
expanded their karting activities and are participating
in the enduro karting series held each year at F1 Boston.
The series consists of 5, 90 minute qualifying races held
between April and August on the F1 Boston indoor,
joint-track layout in Braintree, MA.
The top 3 teams consisting of 2 or 3 drivers each
at the 5 qualifying races, all advance to a 3 hour final
championship karting enduro held at F1 Outdoors in
East Bridgewater, MA in the fall. Once a team qualifies
it can continue to compete in the series, and if it places
among the top 3 again, the qualifying spot in the final
is offered to the 4th, then 5th, and so on place teams
that night.
Chapter members well positioned
After the first 3 qualifiers held this season on April 27th,
May 18 th, and June 22 nd, teams captained by current
BMW CCA members Tommy Lydon (team Jagatomi
Racing), David Burton (team DB2 Architecture)
and Jack Meeker (team Bavarian) have all qualified for the final enduro, scheduled this year
to be held on September 5th. Other club members on those teams include Mark Gallagher,
John Przybylski and Terry Watson.
Still time to participate
The Monday night (weather permitting), 90
minute indoor qualifying karting events typically have 10-15 teams each. All teams are
given a 15 minute practice/qualifying session
On this page: Scenes from the Boston Chapter’s
outdoor karting program.
prior to the race, with the single fast lap for each team
used to set the enduro starting order. Every team is
then required to make 5 pit stops for driver changes
during the 90 minute race. For more information about
or to register for the remaining 2 qualifying races this
season (scheduled for July 27th and August 24th), visit
F1Boston.com or call F1 Boston league and school director Yvette Tenorio at 781-228-2009.
ing school or autocross. It’s also a great way to learn
about car control in these open-wheel racing karts. You
can see exactly where the wheels are pointed, and then
compare their location with what direction the kart actually ends up going. Then the next time into a given
corner you can alter your line and see how the kart
responds with your new inputs.
BMW CCA Karting
Karting in the Great Outdoors: Our second
Why try BMW CCA Karting? Once the leaves are falling
from the trees, the auto-cross cones are packed away for
the winter, and your R-compound tires are in hibernation, karting offers a wheel-to-wheel racing experience
– karting style. There’s no better way to keep your
reflexes taut and the adrenaline flowing than by attending our indoor events at the world-class facility of F1
Boston (www.f1boston.com) in Braintree, MA. Due to
the high level of interest members have for karting, the
Boston Chapter Karting Program now makes it’s way
to the F1 Outdoors track in East Bridgewater, MA when
the weather gets warmer.
This is real wheel-to-wheel racing without the expense of maintaining your own club race car, and the
g-forces exceed anything you’ll experience at a driv-
What’s ahead for Chapter Karting?
outdoor karting event of the season is scheduled for
Sunday August 9th, and will be an individual event.
Three qualifying races will determine the 15 grid positions for the final race of the day, with the winner
taking a victory lap and receiving their trophy.
Karting 90-Minute Team Enduro: Our last
outdoor karting event for this year is scheduled for
Saturday, September 19th and will be a 90-minute
Team Enduro. Sixteen teams (4 drivers maximum)
will compete for outdoor bragging rights. There will
be 7 mandatory pit stops, but their timing and the
scheduling of driver changes is determined by each
team. The objective is to run fast, run clean, and not
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The Next Apex: Experiencing Palmer!
Story by Christo Tinkov, photos by Christo Tinkov and Barry Tarr
I
have to be honest here: when our
club first announced nine track days
at Palmer for 2015, I was a little worried. It looked like the track had amazing
potential during that short “test-drive” in
pouring rain back in late Fall, but there were so many open
questions: Will it be ready for 2015? Will it have the needed
safety features added? Will it be fun to drive at speed? Will
people be able to figure out how to drive it or will they fall off
a 1,000-foot cliff? Will it have at least a trailer for a classroom?
Power? Water? Heck, will it have washrooms or would I have to
do my business behind one of those big rocks?
Now for something new
For the last 13 years that I’ve been with the chapter,
we’ve been going to Tremblant (our signature event
away from home!), Lime Rock (sorry, the logistics and
financials are not in favor), NHMS (well, at least it’s
close to home), and Watkins Glen (grins all around).
We had our first (and
last) event at Monticello
a few years ago, and even
though it looked promising,
its high-paying members
made a decision to keep
it exclusive (I hear Ferrari
owners experience “shrinkage” when a lowly BMW
passes them). Then there
was our Thompson adventure last year. The track is
not bad but most of our driving event committee members were looking for more bang for our buck.
As you can see, based on our past history, jumping
both feet on the Palmer opportunity was a bold move. It
was designed to ensure a commitment to a potentially
great track with first choice for select weekends. Of
the 25-30 racetracks that I’ve driven
in North America, there are only a
few that really stand out with their
distinctly own character: The Glen,
Tremblant, V.I.R., and Laguna Seca
come to mind first. The common
thread between all of them: roller
coaster effect. Driving Palmer for
the first time gave me that same
feeling of excitement and distinct
character, except Palmer keeps you
busy for its full length of 2.3 miles.
An accelerating ride
Even the front straight is not quite a
straight and you are so busy fight-
On this page from top to bottom:
• Turn 1 winds you into and around
the track’s picturesque wooded
setting. – CT
• Turn 6 is a blind turn, navigated best
after mastering its nuances. – CT
• The elevation changes on the track
have to be seen to be believed, and
then driven to be fully appreciated. – BT
Previous page:
• Views from the track reveal a
breathtaking panorama of the
Massachusetts countryside. – BT
• Inset, in an initial track walk
through, drivers got to experience
the track’s unique qualities. – BT
ing the car at triple digit speed through
the kink, you don’t even have the time to
glance at the speedometer, let alone wiggle your fingers or loosen your shoulders.
Many of its 14 turns fall into Skip Barber’s
Type III category: a compromise turn. You
can drive through these turns many different ways depending on weather conditions,
traction for the day, speed through previous turns leading to it, etc.
A challenge that calls me back
Palmer is a track where you are constantly
mixing the driver inputs (accelerating, turning, braking) and playing with the right
mixture that will keep you at the edge of
the friction circle. Trail braking at triple digits? Check. Drifting around a concrete wall?
Check. Four-wheel drift? Many checks.
Blind turns, camber, off-camber, steep uphills, winding down hills, a carrousel turn,
wild sequence of turns leading up to the
front straight – yes! Sir, may I have another?
Going to a new track is a bit like going to
a new restaurant. You go for the newness.
You come back for the food. Palmer is a
track for drivers designed and run by drivers. I will be going back there many times
for the unique driving experience. This is
a mini Nurburgring on steroids only an
hour and a half from Boston. Palmer is a
hidden gem, and I’m worried that all the
other clubs will also find out how truly
spectacular it is much too soon. So drive
it, love it and then don’t tell anyone about
it (if you can). ♦
About the author: Christo
Tinkov has been a BMW
CCA Boston member for
13 years. He is the past cochair of the Boston Chapter
Autocross program and is
a driving school instructor.
Christo also writes a performance driving blog at www.OneHotLap.com.
He welcomes your feedback and can be reached at
[email protected].
• The view of turn 13 from turn 7. – CT
• A view of the roller coaster-like terrain. – CT
• The incredible back-lit view from turn 5. – CT
Bimmers n’ Burgers
... plus root beer floats at
A&W in Smithfield, RI
Story by Andrew Plante
Photos by Andrew Plante & Charlie Kuhn
O
n a Thursday evening in early July, Boston
Chapter members gathered for a Chapter social event. We met at the A&W in Smithfield,
RI on a Thursday night for our monthly get together.
The atmosphere was relaxed as cars came and went
throughout the evening. Car-side service was offered
by A&W, and many people took advantage of the service to try some of A&W’s excellent food and their
famous Root Beer Float! This was our first meeting at
this location, but keep an eye out on the calendar for
future events to take place there!
Special thanks to A&W for hosting, and to CCA
member John Whetstone for the event idea and planning efforts! Event Coordinators were Andrew Plante
& John Whetstone. ♦
Clapboard Tree Fun Rally Update: Launched from South Shore BMW
I
Story and photos by Marcy Venezia
t was a great day and a fabulous start location at
the brand new South Shore BMW (formally BMW
Gallery of Norwell) now located in Rockland just
off Route 3, Exit 14 on Route 228. At the Dealership
there were mouth-watering new cars, coffee, pastries
and most importantly good friends and conversation
greeted us. We arrived to have valet’s park our cars
while we enjoyed breakfast. General manager Avery
Trumbo gave us discounts on parts and by participating in the “Drive for Team USA” fund raiser we could
get $1,000 off a new BMW.
We had new comers Robin McFee and Patty Martinelli arrived in a beautiful light blue 325 convertible.
On this page, from top to bottom:
• Members met at South Shore BMW before the Rally began.
• The first place winners: Michael and Susan Mangini.
• Nicolas Costa and Dave Machado rallied with a full sky view.
On the next page:
• The rest of the crew who took part in the rally.
• Joyce and Debra Alpert came prepared to rally.
• Lisa and Jack O’Brien returned with their 328i silver convertible
prepared for a sunny day.
They are from Worcester and had some great ideas for
a Worcester Fun Rally. It was great to see the Mangini’s
(M3 Space Gray ‘11), the Curries (M3 Black ’02), Alperts
(X3 White) and the O’Brien’s (328i silver convertible,
’99) again.
If you have never been on a fun rally, it is a fun,
friendly and a great time for couples. Car enthusiasts
get to drive through back roads in a BMW (usually)
while the other looks for clues to questions along the
way. Don’t expect to get 100 right because some of the
questions are tricky!
We began releasing cars on the course at 10:30 and
arrived at Lunch around 1:30. Beginning in Rockland
we drove through the former Weymouth Naval airbase.
Wow, it is a big place undergoing an exciting transformation. The questions about the A4D-2 Skyhawk which
used to land on aircraft carriers where relatively easy to
answer. However many were stumped as to what three
towns the airbase is in. Do you know?
We had cryptic questions in Holbrook like “What
333 dates do you find here? “ Many got the answer ...
you had to be there to understand the question. Typical
questions were: What was the blue grey building? What
three towns is the place in? What type of plane? Where
can you escape? What street has a bull and a bow? Who
are the champions? And, my personal favorite, where
can you get an arm and a leg? Our favorite answer to a
group of questions by one team was WTF; “Well That’s
Fantastic!”
We drove through Weymouth, Rockland, Abington
and Randolph, Holbrook, Norwood arriving at Pete’s
Place in Canton Center for a delicious lunch and to tally
the number of correct answers. No one got 100 correct.
Winners are: third place, Tammy Kanai and Sam;
second place, Brandon Mulkern and Andrew Clifford:
and first place went to Susan and Michael Mangini.
Congratulations to everyone.
We are still fielding ideas for our fall fun rally. Some
interesting ideas were Worcester, Newport Rhode Island which is very picturesque, and fly to Nantucket,
rent scooters for the fun rally. All great ideas. ♦
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Advanced Car Control Clinic
Update on April program at Lime Rock Park
Photo essay by Neil Halin, story by staff writer
F
or the first time in several years,
the Boston Chapter returned to
Lime Rock Park for an Advanced
Car Control Clinic (AC3) Driving
School. Lime Rock Park is a 1.5 mile
road course that earned the nickname
“Road Racing Center of the East”
over the course of its 55+ years of operation.
AC3 driving skills schools are designed to help you improve your
driving skills and to learn about vehicle dynamics and what they mean
to your car and you. The school’s dual
purpose is to prepare students for our
High Performance School and to teach
skills essential in everyday driving
situations.
The course used plastic pylons/
cones, to provide a safe learning environment for low to moderate speed
maneuvers. The skid pad area was
operated under a sprinkler system
to practice the exercises at low speed
and also to reduce tire wear.
The day began with a “chalk talk”,
where our expert instructors explain
vehicle dynamics, the techniques students will be taught, and summarize
the exercises for the day.
It was a thrill to return to this historic track for AC3, and we are even
more excited to offer a High Performance Driving School for experienced
drivers on August 18 th. Pricing and
registration details can be found at a
link at http://www.boston-bmwcca.
org/events/ultimate-calendarView.
aspx?EventID=796. ♦
Tech Session Update:
Undercarriage Tech Session at BMW of Warwick
Story & photos by Andrew Plante
A
s the doors to the service bay slowly rolled up, the
smell of petrol and rubber filled my cabin. The
smile of a friendly Service Advisor greeted me,
and we both knew we were at the start of another excellent Undercarriage Tech Session.
A fellow CCA member pulled in behind me, a familiar face. I checked the schedule and saw that his time
slot wasn’t until much later in the day. However, like
many other members, he had chosen to spend his entire
morning at BMW of Warwick.
The coffee flowed, and more cars began to fill the
service bay. The Service Advisors gathered information and pulled the cars into the queue. Each inspection
typically lasts 20-30 minutes, giving plenty of time for
the vehicle’s owner to get a clear picture of the condition of the car.
The length of the inspection also gives time for the
other participants to have a look at the technology (new
or old) of the various cars in attendance. The special
treat that joined us today was a very pristine e30 M3.
This was in stark contrast to the Dinan e92 M3 that followed, in Frozen Valencia Orange (V8 Power!) The
up-to-date technology of an e63 6 series sits in a bay adjacent to the original 6’er, the e24. The cars may be from
different generations, but the owners come together enthusiastically to talk about their cars and share stories.
Thankfully this session went smoothly, no major issues were found. A few worn bushings, some seeping
oil, and one bad catalytic converter was the worst of
the news received. A catered lunch was served, and
this gave the Technicians a chance to take a break and
share some stories of their own (the Techs often have
the best stories!)
Our thanks go out to BMW of Warwick and their
excellent associates for hosting. Special thanks to Team
Leader Bob Barton and his top-notch team of Techs, Service Manager Mike Johnston, and General Manager Ron
Girouard. ♦
On Track: BMW is surging in the summer!
B
MW racing is really getting on stride in mid-season
2015. Team RLL keeps scoring points and taking a
true team attitude to the Tudor GTLM championship. Team WSR is getting their 2015 M135i Sport up
to speed in the BTCC with break through wins, Turner
Motorsports continues to improve in Tudor GTD and
BMW dominated the last DTM race at Zandvoort. After
some early season struggles for all of the teams, things
came together in July.
Team RLL consistent podium finisher
Team RLL continues to show fabulous commitment and
drive. The two cars are very complimentary and have
taken BMW to the lead in the manufacturer’s championship with consistent podium finishes. Team RLL has
had at least one car on the podium at every race since
Sebring and with only a little better luck, would still be
leading the driver’s championship. The GTLM Z4 still
lacks top end pace which continues to be a problem at
high speed circuits like Mosport where they managed
a 2 nd and 4th. After a 3rd and a DNF at the rain swept 6
hours at the Glen they continued to show strong performance. I would have loved to see RLL at Le Mans
this year, but I suspicion that the lack of top speed is a
killer for any Le Mans appearance.
West Surrey Racing steps up at Croft
In the BTCC this year West Surrey Racing has had a
hard time getting the 2015 version of the M135i Sport
up to the front. They have had decent performance, but
there have been several “racing” incidents and continued efforts on the part of the front wheel drive cars to
Pictured above: West Surrey racing wins all three races at Croft.
– Photo courtesy of West Surrey racing
reduce the rear wheel drive advantage on the standing starts.
All of this has hurt the BMW results. However, at the last race
weekend before the summer
break at Croft, everything came
together. The 135 qualified well
and the WSR drivers swept all
three races with a different driver winning each one. They are
leading the independent team’s
points, but their best driver Sam
Tordoff is down in 7 th in the
driver’s championship.
The DTM has been a similar
situation for BMW, some success
earlier in the year, but generally a struggle against Audi and
Mercedes. However, did that ever change at the beach
resort of Zandvoort in the Netherlands. BMW was in
a different class than their competitors that weekend
and just dominated the competition. The M4 contingent qualified in P1 through 7 on the grid and finished
that way in the first sprint race. It was an amazing result. In the Sunday feature race BMW again finished in
P1 through 5 with Portuguese driver Antonio Felix da
Costa getting his first win in the Red Bull M4.
To wrap things up back on this side of the Atlantic,
Turner continues to fight the battle in GTD with their
new Z4. A 9 th at the Glen 6 hour under very difficult
conditions was a good finish. Let’s hope that Turner’s
new business arrangement (see the article on page 24 of
this issue) don’t hurt the focus on the race team.
Till next time – stay on track! ♦
by John Oglesby
About the author: John Oglesby has
been a BMW CCA member since 1989
when he bought his E30 M3 He was
president of the Boston Chapter for 5
years and now serves as the Communications Director. John lives with his
wife Rachel in Harvard, MA.
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Philes’ Forum: A little background on brake-pad-wear sensors
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– Story and photos by Vic Lucariello
These early sensors, as well as
those used on the more modern (to
me) E39 5-Series and E 46 3-Series,
all work basically the same way, at
least insofar as my understanding
is concerned.
ello, Bimmerphiles! Let us
hearken back to the Fall of
2012. At the close of Philes’,
I included the following teaser:
“Take a look at the photo (See
Photo #1.). Do you know what it
is? If you have read Philes’ Forum
this far, you probably do. It is a
close-up, top-edge view of a new
disc- brake pad for a 2006 BMW
530i (E60). That thingie coming off
the center of the brake pad is the
brake-pad-wear sensor. Doesn’t
that sensor look a little different
from ones you may be used to seeing? It probably does.”
Location and mechanics
After a slight delay
In my next column I had intended
to write about how BMW is using
a rather sophisticated pad-wear
sensor that actually estimates the
remaining miles until brake-pad
replacement is needed. Unfortunately, I was unable to get good
photos of an older-style sensor for
comparison, so I had to postpone
this topic. I am sure you were all
waiting with breath abated ...
Well, after being inundated
with threatening emails, anonymous poison-pen letters (some of
which had return-address labels),
and even a couple instances of
blacked-out SUVs trolling up and
down my street, I got the message
and I am finally ready to address
the subject.
A BMW history lesson
But first, a bit of history. Although
I am not certain when brake-padwear monitoring was introduced
on U.S.-spec Bimmers, I do see
listings for the pad-wear sensors
going back to the E23 7-Series and
E24 6-Series of the 1978 model year.
So pad-wear monitoring has been
on the BMW menu for many years.
1. New style pad-wear sensor
2. Old style pad-wear sensor
3. Worn out old style pad-wear sensor
4. Close-up of old style pad-wear sensor
There are two sensors, one each
on the left-front and right rear
inner brake pads. The sensors
have imbedded in their “plastic”
enclosures a loop of wire, which
the “plastic” insulates from contact with anything when the pads
are new. The sensors are wired to
the car such that the monitoring
circuit needs to see a complete,
ungrounded circuit through each
sensor. As the brake-friction material on the pad wears (due to
rubbing on the brake rotor whenever you step on the brake) from
its original 11-12 mm thickness
to about 3 mm, the rotor begins
wearing through the “plastic” on
the pad-wear sensor.
When the metal rotor contacts
the sensor’s imbedded wire, the
monitoring circuit detects this
and puts on the pad-wear indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.
Sometimes, especially on older
models, you will see the pad-wear
indicator illuminate only when
you apply the brakes. On newer
models, I have seen the indicator
stay on once it illuminates.
Further pad wear will eventually wear completely through the
wire loop in the sensor, and from
that point the pad-wear indicator
will stay on all the time, regardless of the car’s vintage. Photo #2
is a close-up view of a new E46
brake pad with a new wear sensor
installed. The wire loop is just underneath the “bump” in the wear
sensor.
Photo #3 depicts the same brake pad after the friction
material has worn away and the rotor has contacted the
wear sensor. Photo #4 is a close-up of the wear sensor
where you can see what remains of the wire loop after
the rotor has cut it. Now if you go back and compare
Photos #1 and #2, you can see the difference in padwear sensors that I teased you about way back in 2012.
Note that the newer-style sensor in Photo #1, found
on Bimmers with CBS (Condition Based Service) protrudes much farther than does the older-style sensor
in Photo #2.
The newer style is more sophisticated
The newer-style wear sensor will contact the brake
rotor much sooner during the life of the brake pad; approximately when the pad is only half worn. What’s
up with that? The answer is that the newer-style wear
sensors are more sophisticated than the older, “loopof-wire” type. The circuitry in CBS cars actually senses
how much the wear sensor has been abraded by the
rotor and estimates the number of miles of remaining
brake-pad life. You can view the estimated pad life individually for the front and rear brakes either via the
i-Drive screen or the instrument cluster.
Despite all this sophistication, remember that of the
eight brake pads on your Bimmer (assuming it does not
have rear-drum brakes), only two are fitted with wear
sensors. So I don’t think that the brake-pad warning
system, either old-style or CBS-style, should be relied
on in lieu of regular, old-fashioned visual inspections
of your braking system.
Let me hear from you
I would very much like to receive a copy of your
NJMVC vehicle-inspection report. You can either email
a scan of your report (preferred), or simply email the
test data. (Include your name, too, if you want to be famous and be mentioned in Philes’ Forum!) There is no
need to send in reports of “passed” OBD II inspections
(This is where they scan your car for fault codes.), as
these reports contain no useful information. However,
for failed OBD II tests and for passed or failed OBD I
tailpipe tests, there is good info for my database. Please
include both the test results for each pollutant along
with your exact model and year, transmission type, and
mileage. If you know at what mileages your oxygen
sensors and spark plugs were last replaced, include that
as well. For OBDII failures, please include the trouble
codes. Please indicate what, if any, modifications have
been made to your motor (aftermarket “chip” or software, intake, exhaust, etc.). You can obtain copies of
passed OBD I tailpipe tests from the NJMVC website.
That’s all for now, bimmerphiles. See you next time.
Anyone wishing to contribute to Philes’ Forum can contact me at [email protected]. I’m interested in tech
tips, repair /maintenance questions, repair horror stories, emissions-inspection sagas, product evaluations,
etc. ♦
About the author: Vic Lucariello has been a member of
the New Jersey Chapter of BMWCCA for 30 years, and
served on their board for 15 years. He was Chief of Tech
for their driving schools and has been an instructor since
1989. Vic is an ASE-certified automobile technician, who
in real life is a mechanical engineer.
© 2015: V.M. Lucariello, P.E., reprinted with permission
from the New Jersey Chapter of BMW CCA.
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Breaking News:
ECS Tuning announces aquisition of Turner Motorsport
Editor’s note: On July 6, 2015, the PR Newswire
announced the acquisition of Turner Motorsport
by ECS Tuning LLC. Turner Motorsport has and
continues to be a sponsor of many of the Boston
Chapter’s events. —Photos by Neil Halin
E
CS Tuning, LLC (“ECS”), a leading global engineering and ecommerce retailer of European automotive
performance parts and accessories, announced the
acquisition of Turner Motorsport LLC (“Turner Motorsport”), an industry leading ecommerce retailer for
BMW performance parts and accessories.
ECS is one of the web’s most popular destinations
for European car enthusiasts ( www.ecstuning.com).
The company is distinguished by its highly engineered
proprietary products and ever-expanding parts catalog
featuring more than 1.4 million SKUs for BMW, Audi,
Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Porsche and Volkswagen. The
addition of Turner Motorsport will make ECS a premier
destination for BMW parts online and will enable both
companies to offer a broader selection of high quality
engineered solutions and enhancements for the BMW
marketplace.
Partnership adds product scope
“Turner Motorsport has always been dedicated to pro24 | Boston Bimmer • June / July 2015
viding customers with the highest quality performance
parts and accessories for BMWs,” said Will Turner,
founder of Turner Motorsport. “I have a lot of ideas
for new products and I’m excited that as part of the
ECS family, we can bring those to life more quickly and
offer an even broader selection of products to BMW
owners, enthusiasts and racers.” Turner confirmed
that the Turner Motorsport Racing team will remain
unchanged, with ECS and Turner Motorsport continuing as primary sponsors.
Turner founded Turner Motorsport in 1993 to provide enthusiasts with high performance products and
accessories for their BMW. With its focus on customer
service, leading performance products, and in-house
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“Will is widely respected in the BMW enthusiast and
racing circles, and we’re excited that he’ll be part of the
combined ECS and Turner Motorsport team. We also
look forward to welcoming the additional expertise of
the broader Turner Motorsport team to the ECS family,” added Brian Demrovsky, co-CEO of ECS.
Based in Wadsworth, Ohio, ECS is owned by Bertram
Capital, the company founders, and management.
About ECS:
Headquartered in Wadsworth,
Ohio, ECS is a leading global
e-commerce platform for Audi,
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Porsche and Volkswagen
automotive parts. The company offers a diversified
product portfolio covering the full spectrum of genuine, aftermarket, and performance parts. ECS has a
content-rich catalogue of more than 1.4 million parts
from leading automotive brands, including its owned
brands: ECS Tuning, Ziza, Alzor, Bremmen, and Schwaben. Visit www.ecstuning.com for more information.
About Turner Motorsport:
R&D, the company has developed a noteworthy reputation in the marketplace for high quality products, many
of which are featured on the championship-winning
Turner Motorsport Racing team vehicles. Will Turner
will remain with the company as president of the Turner Motorsport Division.
“ECS is thrilled to partner with Will Turner,” said
Tom Demrovsky, co-CEO of ECS. “Will shares our
passion for European cars and Turner Motorsport is
an excellent addition to the ECS family that allows
us to better serve our customers. In addition, we look
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Cars for Sale
IPOD/USB Adapter; Smartphone
Integration. Modifications: Rear
view camera (installed by Alekshop); Michelin Pilot Super Sports
F255/35/19 R275/35/19; ZHP Lighted
shift knob; Formula One 35% tint;
Front bumper clear bra (installed
by Unique Car Care); BPMSport
Performance Tune Price: $43,500
Very nice silver metallic BMW convertible with gray leather interior,
6 speed, 128,000 miles. Premium
package: automatic top, auto dimming rear view mirror. Staggered
stance 18” wheels and tires. OEM
BMW wind blocker with case.
Sport package: sport suspension
and gray leather sport seats. Bixenon headlights. Harman-Kardon
sound system, speakers replaced
with correct impedance units.6
speed manual. Good top. Good
tires. Straight body. Original paint
as far as I know. I bought the car
from a BMW CCA member who
took good care of the car. Recent
maintenance: All belts, main belt
tensioners and all idler pulleys
replaced. Valve cover gasket replaced. Front and rear brake pads
replaced. Reseal driver’s side differential seal. New rear shocks and
springs Call or email. If you get
voicemail, please leave times and
numbers to call you back. It was
raining when I placed this ad so
this is a picture of a similar vehicle.
rob.tagiuri @ verizon.net Email:
[email protected]
2009 Mini Cooper S Clubman JCW
Kit WMWMM33519TP91291 Chili
Red body/Chili Red roof/Piano
Blk interior w/ Rooster Red color
line. Full details and thirty photos
at http://bit.ly/1drFHH2 . Single
owner, low mileage car! Kept by a
true mini fan, all service records,
extra oil changes done, all campaigns followed. No accidents.
2 sets of wheels and tires: summer (JCW Challenge) and winter.
Both tire sets a year old. Alta sway
bar. Subwoofer in wheel well. 2
mirror cap sets (Black and Red).
Options: premium and cold weather packages, park distance control,
moonroof, front and rear fogs, Alpine OEM audio upgrade, black
sport stripes, roof rails, premium
mats, Clubman boot sill, Lumbar
driver. You get lots of swag too,
and the Bentley repair manual!
Did I say JCW Tuning kit (dealer
installed)!? Contact Eddie Galvez
at eddie.galvez @ gmail.com Car
near Waltham/Lex/Belmont Boston MA area PRICE DROP! $15500.
For Sale: 2011 E92 M3 6MT, Space
Gray / Fox Red 35000mls (with
Carbon Leather interior trim). - Carbon Fiber Roof; 6MT Transmission;
Competition Package(ZCP); Premium Package; Convenience Package;
Technology Package; Cold weather
package; Anti-theft alarm system;
2009 128i Coupe WBAUP73519V
F07308 Space Gray / Black Manual
transmission with premium, sport,
cold weather and lighting packages; Harman Kardon stereo and
heated steering wheel. 80K mostly
highway miles, no accidents, never
tracked, excellent condition. Main-
tained by ACE Performance in
Tewksbury incl. $3k of suspension
upgrades: M3 rear subframe bushings, front sway bar, front control
arms and Koni FSD shocks at 58K
miles. Frequent oil changes; also
changed trans, diff, coolant and
brake (2x) fluids. Sale includes second set of BMW style 262 wheels
with winter tires and a Bavauto
donut spare with BMW jack/
toolkit. Original owner/family.
I bought a 2013 and sold this car
to my son. He and his wife are relocating to Ireland in July, which
is when this car will be available.
$16,000 OBO. See https://www.
flickr.com/photos/64252007@
N02/sets/72157651414877876/ for
more photos. Contact: Paul Martin (978) 495-0998 Email: martin.
[email protected]
2002 BMW 530i WBADT63452C
K25409, Hard to find e39. Blue
Topaz with Tan interior and premium package (Self leveling Xeon
headlights, heated seats, ect). 150k
miles that are mostly highway. Recently put 5k into car thinking we
would keep it going forever, but
my wife had different plans that
included a larger car for the kids.
Car was bought “certified preowned” by my dad in 2005 . I have
all service records, including the
window sticker from when the car
was purchased by my dad. In the
past 6 months I have had the car
worked on by Import Autowerks
to handle some significant repairs. This includes radiator, water
pump, torque converter, throttle
body, belts/tensioners and more.
There are three issues you should
know about: Both front seats have
the BMW “twist” issue. The steering rack has small leak. And, while
not obvious when looking at the
car, there is a small dent on the
passenger rocker panel. This car is
a beauty, and I am going to miss
her. She runs great, doesn’t have so
much as a wobble on the highway,
Email me if you would like to see
more pictures of how sharp she is.
1999 323is Coupe WBABF733XXEH43350, silver, black.E36,
5-speed, 135k miles, black leather
interior, factory trunk-mounted
CD changer, premium sound system, sunroof that I haven’t opened
in years, A/C, dealer-installed
alarm/remote. Currently registered in MA and driven daily, last
inspection was March 2015 with
no issues. Purchased March 2002
from Concord Motorsports (Mike
Cooney) with 30k miles; dealermaintained while still in warranty
and by 3D Auto Works thereafter
with all records since 2002.Big
maintenance stuff - clutch and associated bits at 60k (pilot bearing
was failing); power steering hoses
and shocks all around at 90k; radiator, expansion tank, hoses at 92k;
front calipers (rebuilts) at 109k; alternator at 135k (June 2015). Both
rear wheel bearings were replaced
at different times, along with a
variety of suspension parts and
other things as needed over the
years - it’s a long list. Includes a
set of slightly rusted steel wheels I
got four or five years ago but never
used. The front seats are somewhat
worn but have no tears in the leather; the rears are quite good. Daily
driver since 2002, never tracked on
my watch. Carfax shows a rear-end
collision with the original owner
but I never noticed any obvious
evidence of damage or repair.
It’s a solid driver with good mechanicals, but is rusting in several
places (rear wheel arches, spots on
the trunk lid and hood lip, probably some others) and has a variety
of minor problems that you could
fix or not depending on how much
they bother you. Relatively low
mileage for its age, even with the
rust it’s still got some years left. I’d
originally planned to drive it until
it dropped, but after 13 years I just
want a change. Will be available
as soon as I get my new(er) daily
driver in mid-late July. Asking
$3000.Steve Goldstein, (617) 8279449 before 9pm.Call or email for
more photos. Email: sgold@alum.
mit.edu
1989 Ford Mustang Lemons Race
car. The Near-Orbital Space Monkeys (a team of Boston HPDE
instructors) are selling their wellsorted 5.0L Mustang #71. This car
is the 2013 Eastern Regional Lemons Championship winner, the
2014 Spring NJMP Lemons race
Class A overall winner, 2010-ish
Class B winner at Stafford, as well
as many top 5 finishes. Car placed
10th overall / 2nd place in Class B
at AER/Palmer this year. The car
breezes through Lemons Tech; 0
lap BS inspection without bribery.
This is not a cheaty car, but it does
have many well thought-out modifications to make it fast and fun
to race with minimal headaches.
Buy this car and you can race at
Thompson and NHMS this year in
a car that can win with good HPDE-level drivers, and certainly will
place close to the top of Class A unless you screw up. Details: http://
forums.24hoursoflemons.com/
viewtopic.php?pid=277239 Email:
[email protected]
Miscellaneous Ads
Track Tire Trailer: Keep your tires &
tools out of the car! Only used a
couple times. (Bought a full size
trailer.) Harbor Freight trailer
with 12” wheels. Plywood platform, tool box, trailer jack with
wheel. Stored inside, great shape.
$250. Contact Marty Email: [email protected]
Parts for Sale
These are brand new ATE [Continental Teves] front OEM brake
pads (p/n 3411116535) . According
to the label, they fit following vehicles: Z3 Mar-1997 -> Dec 2002 |
E32 (7 series) Jul-1986 -> Jun 1994 |
E34 (5 series) Jan-1988 -> Nov 1996
| E36 (3 series) Mar-1992 -> Apr1999 Price: $25 Can meet to pickup
or can be shipped (at your cost
from 01826). Message me (Warren)
Sway bar for sale. Eibach 2033.31
26mm 3 position bar. Fits E36 and
Z3 models. Used with about 2
years use. Comes with poly bushings. $150. Contact Mark at (978)
399-8816 Email: machambers@
charter.net
Set of four wheels and tires already
mounted and balanced - fits 06-08 Z4
(E85) (check offsets for other models
- I’ve also put these on my E92 335
without any problem).225/45ZR17
& 255/40ZR17 BFGoodrich g-Force
Rival (DOT200) Max Performance
Summer Tires on 17” superlight D-Force LTW5 rims Rear:
D-Force LTW5 17x9.0” ET41 Anthracite Wheel - just 17lbs - with
255/40ZR17 BFGoodrich g-Force
Rival Front: D-Force LTW5 17x8.5”
ET40 Anthracite Wheel - just 16lbs
- with 225/45ZR17 BFGoodrich
g-Force Rival. This is the perfect
setup for autocross (light rims increase acceleration) or super grippy
summer fun. Used in just 5 autocross events before I sold my Z4
these wheels and tires are in great
condition with loads of wear left
in them (purchased August 2014)
- kept in warm location over winter (never near freezing).This setup
cost me $2000 last August. You can
have this great wheel/tire combo
for $1400. Call or txt Nigel (508)
989-0881 - more photos available.
Located Duxbury, MA Email: [email protected]
Set of 4 Continental tires ContiPro
Contact SSR (all season - run flat)
225/45R17 in good condition with
about 5 mm of tread left. They were
the OEM tires on my 2007 328xi
Coupe. New tire is $218 from TireRack (original tread is 8 mm).
Asking $100. Call Claude Clerc at
774 249 4837. Pick up in Marlborough. Email: [email protected]
Racing Tires 225/50 R16 92 W. The
Ecsta V700 (V70A) is Kumho’s
Racetrack & Autocross Only radial
developed in Europe and imported
to the United States.The tire’s internal structure includes two steel belts
reinforced by nylon cap plies to help
stabilize the tread area and provide
high-speed capability. A symmetric
internal construction featuring three
plies in the sidewall enhances quick
steering response and high-speed
stability. r-1 Kaser racing wheels,
chrome in good condition. Used
on BMW 3 series, one cycle. Email:
[email protected]
Pirelli Tires - P7 Cinturato (225/50
R18 95W). Set of four Pirelli P7 Cinturato (225/50 R18 95W) run flat
tires. OEM for many 2012+ BMW
3 and 4 Series. Like new, only
used for 2,000 miles. Priced new
from $300 per tire, offering the
full set of four (4) for $600. Email:
[email protected]
New, never used Cool Carbon S/T
Performance Brake Pad Kit (front
- 7799-D918 ST & rear - 7820-D919
ST). Bought it for 2008 535xi from
Bavauto, but sold car before installing them. $125 or best offer. Email:
[email protected]
Like new JB4 Juice Box-N55 Stage
2 with USB cable and Type B Harness. Was used on my M235i. Lease
is up so I need a new home for it.
Works great! Easy install. Absolute
noticeable difference in HP. Paid
$559 in September 2014. Not even
a year old. Asking $450.00. Email:
[email protected]
Full set of Platinum Silver Yokohama
Advan F7 5x120 Forged Wheels and
Conti Extreme Contact Tires. Front20x9” +17 with 245/30/20 Each lists
for $1642 Rear - 20x10” +22 Each
list for $1694. $3500.00 Must leave
a telephone contact number for a
reply. Thanks, John 617-527-6663
For Sale: TC Kline / Koni Single
Adjustable suspension kit for E36
M3, with Turner Motorsport Front
Adjustable Camber plates. These
came out of my M3 ( upgraded to
coilovers) These have about 35,000
miles on them. Direct bolt in. These
provide for external adjustment bot
front and rear. Fronts are already
mounted in strut housing. TC Kline
kit costs $1,300 new ( with shipping
and Camber plates are $349. I will
sell the entire setup for $700 OBO.
Located in Sudbury MA. Contact
Steve call (978) 201-9276. Email: [email protected]
For Sale - One set (4) BMW Motorsport wheels. Come with Dunlop
Direzza 1 Tires mounted. Tires are
pretty well used up, but wheels are
in great shape. 17x 7.5. 5x120 stud
spacing. Fits all E36’s - may fit others as well. Very cool wheels. Asking
$400 OBO. Contact Steve Murphy
call (978)-201-9276. Email: [email protected]
Escort Passport iQ 5-Inch Wide screen
Portable GPS Navigator with Radar/
Laser Detector 5-inch GPS/radar
device integrates state-of-the-art
radar/laser detection, speed camera and speed limit information, 3D
GPS navigation, and more Navi-
gation system features NAVTEQ
mapping, turn-by-turn voice-guided
directions, branded points of interest, speed limit data, and lane assist
Threat-signal ranking intelligently
sorts, ranks, and eliminates false
alarms; Auto Learn rejects false radar
sources based on exact location and
frequency Defender Database stores
thousands of red-light and fixedposition speed cameras, along with
other speed traps, throughout North
America Selectable radar and laser
bands allow you to customize which
bands are monitored; Spec Display
provides actual numeric frequency
for any radar signal. $275 Peter Sexton, Cohasset, MA (781) 383-9028
E-46 Rear Brake Rotors and Sensor
(NEW in Package). Brand New set
of two (2) Zimmermann rear brake
rotors for 3-series BMW’s along with
OEM Brake pad sensor. Purchased
for a 2004 325xi, sold car before I
needed to install. Rotors sell for
around $70 each ($140 for the pair)
and the sensor for $20. You can have
the full set (all 3 pieces) for $85 plus
any shipping if required. All are new
and still in the original packaging.
Rotor Part Number: W0133-1913679
Sensor Part Number: 34 35 2 229 780
D-Force LTW wheels, four of 18x9J 41
mm offset. Gloss black center and
spokes, polished aluminum rim lip.
No curb rash, generally good to very
good condition. Never dented, bent,
or straightened. Some scuffs, clear
lacquer failing in places on one rim
lip. Tires are Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star
Spec, 275/35R18 95W tires. 3/32
(2.4 mm)on two tires, 6/32 (5 mm)
on the other two. From my E46 M3,
mostly road use and one track day.
Includes two 12 mm spacers for the
rear wheels (for E46 M3 clearance)
for which you need long wheel bolts
or studs (not included). New price
about $2400. Asking $1200, local
pickup (shipping extra). Email Jamie
D-Force LTW wheels, four of 17x9J 41
mm offset. Silver, good condition,
no curb rash, used as a track wheel
on an E36 M3. Includes Toyo Proxes
R888 tires, 255/40ZR17 94W. Toyos
have about 2 mm of tread depth,
still work well on track but limited
life left. New price about $1900.
Asking $800, local pickup (shipping
extra). Email Jamie Email: jamie.
[email protected]
D-Force LTW wheels, four of 17x9J
41 mm offset. Silver, good condition, no curb rash, used as a track
wheel on an E36 M3. Includes Hoosier A6s P245/40ZR17 well worn.
New price about $2200 the set.
Asking $550, local pickup (shipping extra). Email Jamie Email:
[email protected]
Brake parts for sale. Two ATE Premium rotors, part number CW
22160. Fits E46, Z4 and Z3 models.
Features continuous slot to prevent
water and gas build-up. New in box,
$150. AXXIS ULT ceramic composite
brake pads, part number 456-0558EU
(front set). Fits E36, E46, Z4 and Z3
models. Low dust with very good
bite. New in box, $50. Contact Mark
at (978) 399-8816 Email: [email protected]
BMW Profil 2000 roof rack for BMW
Z3 Coupe with BMW racing cycle
carrier. Very good condition. $200.
Contact John Elliott, Email: [email protected]
BMW E39 M5 replica wheels style
65, made in Italy, four of 18x8.5J 18
mm offset. Good condition, minor
curb rash, but good surface finish.
No tires. I used these on an E46 M3.
Asking $550, local pickup (shipping
extra). Email Jamie Email: jamie.
[email protected]
BMW 2009-135 Rear muffler section.
$50.00 Very good condition. No
longer have the car. Email me at [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Five Style 7 Alloys (TD Styling not
Metric) off an E34 1994 540i Sport.
They are a Cross Spoke five lug design BBS Alloys. The size is a 7X15
with an Offset of 20mm. four out of
the five were refinished by Rim Pro
in Tewksbury MA Fall ’13. The 5th
Alloy is in excellent condition and
true! There are no tires mounted on
the Alloys. I have purchased a new
set of 16” alloys and want to sell
the entire set. This set of Alloys
comes with 6 Center caps as well.
$715.00 for Alloys & Center Caps.
Pictures upon request! Shipping
is extra. Contact jes3ATbostonbmwcca.org. ♦
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Chapter area. Most of these dealers offer
a 10% to 20% discount on parts. Just
present your BMW CCA membership
card to get your discount.
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Advertiser
Location PhoneProduct/Service
ACE Performance Tuning
Tewksbury, MA
855-223-7373
sales, service, tuning
AlphaCars/URAL Boxborough, MA 978-263-9000 sales, service
Bavarian Autosport Portsmouth, NH 800-535-2002 parts supplier
1215 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02840
(401) 846-6636
www.bmwofnewport.com
Blue & White Motors Inc. Attleboro, MA
508-399-6320 service
BMW Peabody
Peabody, MA
978-538-9900
BMW sales, service
Boston Realty Advisors /Rob Cohen Andover, MA
617-850-9618 real estate
BMW Gallery Norwood
Detailbest.com
South Hadley, MA
413-539-4382
sales, service, parts
Foreign Motorcars, Inc.
Quincy, MA
617-996-2277
sales & service
GPS
Brighton, MA
617-206-4604
sales, service, parts
HMS Motorsport Danvers, MA 888-467-3269 helmets, safety equip.
Import Auto Werks
Braintree, MA
781-818-3830
service
Mike’s Autobody
Malden, MA
781-324-9831
body work
Porsche of Nashua / Jamie Chomo
Nashua, NH 603-578-3772
sales
RimPro
Tewksbury, MA 888-274-6776 wheel repair
128 Boston Post Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
(866) 313-3254
www.herbchambers.com
Sansossio Auto Body Inc. Natick, MA 508-655-9646 body work
Turner Motorsports Amesbury, MA 978-388-7769 parts & service
West Quincy Motors
Quincy, MA
617-773-3900
foreign auto repair
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Peabody, MA 01960
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Warwick, RI 02886
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Boston, MA 02134
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Portsmouth, NH
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Danvers, MA
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Concord, NH
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Amesbury, MA
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Rockland MA 02370
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