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KALENDER
Club Activities 3Motorsports 6Live to Drive 7
The PRO3 Line 12Mformation 14Classified Marketplace 20
Volume 40No. 3
Zündfolge design and layout byPaulette Eickman 206.283.1423.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Please limit phone calls to these volunteers to between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
PresidentMike [email protected] PresidentTom Olsson206-890-8616 (c)[email protected] Eskil206-406-1521 (c)[email protected] Lightfoot206-660-6190 (c)[email protected]
Banquet Coordinatorde-Anna Martin206-274-5274 (h)[email protected] CoordinatorMichelle [email protected] CoordinatorScott Winn253-468-2456 (c)[email protected] ManagementRichard [email protected] Roster ManagerLouis Hesselt van [email protected]
SIG CoordinatorLance Richert425-644-8009 [email protected] Events CoordinatorJeff Butler206-365-1565 (w)[email protected] CoordinatorScott Hieronymus206-321-1039 (c)[email protected] Chief Driving InstructorKarl [email protected] Event CoordinatorRick Gulstrom425-644-1446 (w)[email protected]
Web Site CoordinatorKen Hill425-334-7435 (h)[email protected]ündfolge AdvertisingJim Millet206-542-5237 (h/w)[email protected]ündfolge EditorLucetta Lightfoot206-282-2641 (h/w/c) [email protected] Pacific Region VPSteven [email protected]
February 25 Board Meeting: starting time is 6:45 p.m. All members are welcome to attend. Contact the Club President to RSVP and for location.
March 2 Deadline for the April Zündfolge issue: all submissions must be received by this date. They may be sent to the Zündfolge Editor at [email protected].
March 20 The February issue of the Zündfolge Kalender included a March 20 All Member’s Meeting & Movie. Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. It will be re-scheduled and more information will be available in future issues. Please stay tuned.
March 21 Haury’s Consumer rights/Collision Tech Session: 10 a.m. to Noon at Haury’s Collision, 11514 Lake City Way NE. To RSVP or ask questions contact [email protected] or 206-365-1565.
March 25 Board Meeting: starting time is 6:45 p.m. All members are welcome to attend. Contact the Club President to RSVP and for location.
March 30 Deadline for the May Zündfolge issue: all submissions must be received by this date. They may be sent to the Zündfolge Editor at [email protected].
April 10 Hood Canal Tour: Join Club Members on a tour of south Puget Sound, with a lunch stop at Alderbrook Lodge. For more information, see the article in this Zündfolge, or visit the Club Events section of the Bulletin Board at www.bmwpugetsound.com.
June 6 Burgers and BMWs: The First Annual Triple XXX Root Beer Drive-In in Issaquah. “Burgers and BMWs” event. Open to all BMW Club members. Call Rick Gulstrom at 206-644-1446 or email [email protected].
July 25 Concours d’Elegance: More information coming soon.
Club Websitewww.bmwpugetsound.com
Zündfolge StaffEditor-In-ChiefLucetta LightfootP.O. Box 99391Seattle, WA [email protected]
ColumnistsDave CookAaron KimptonWayne MulhollandMichael Olsen
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ONTHECOVERThe month’s cover features the banquet speaker, Detlef Schrempf and Club member Ryan O’Leary, who was the successful bidder on the personalized signed bas-ketball! The banquet auction benefitted Rise n’ Shine. To read about the banquet see page nine; and more photos from the banquet start on page ten.
Photo by Dane Martin.
Collision/Body Repair Seminar
MARCH 2010
Haury’s Lake City Collision is hosting a collision repair and auto insurance tech session. They are a BMW enthusiast owned and operated repair facility, working directly for the consumer’s best interest. Attend the event and win a free day in “The Ultimate Loaner Car” our 2008 BMW M3 sedan. Door prize drawing for the M3 as well as accident kits for all attendees. Welcome are BMW owners and enthusiasts that want to protect them-selves when involved in an accident as well as receive the high quality repairs.The program kicks off at 10 a.m. with a tour of their modern state-of-the-art collision repair facility. Following the tour will be the con-sumer rights presentation by Jeff Butler, president of Haury’s Lake City Collision, along with guest speaker attorney Rich Milham. Rich is an accident/injury attor-ney with twenty-five years of experience who serves on the BMW CCA PSR Board of Directors as Risk Manage-ment for the Club.
March 21
On Sunday, March 21, join us at Haury’s Lake City Collision, 11514 Lake City Way, from 10 a.m. to noon. Coffee and snacks will be served so arrive early. RSVP to [email protected] or 206-365-1565. For more details see the February Zündfolge. Find out more about Haury’s at www.hauryscollision.com.
This is The sevenTh annual gathering of vintage BMW cars and bikes. The event is located at beautiful Shelton Vineyards in Dobson, North Carolina. Weekend activities include scenic drives, wine tasting, hay rides, live rock-a-billy band Straight 8’s and more. Friday meet-and-greet for vintage BMW owners is sponsored by the BMW CCA Foundation. The Foundation is also putting together a special display of prominent BMW racecars. There were nearly 300 vintage BMWs on display last year! For more information or to register, please visit the website: www.vintageatthevineyards.com. Registration is $10 per car. The event contact is Scott Sturdy at [email protected].
Vintage at the Vineyards May 28-30
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Join Club members on Saturday April 10 for our first tour of 2010! We will be traveling south along Hood Canal to the beautiful Alderbrook Resort for lunch. There will be the usual twisty roads along the way, with views of south Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. This will be a relatively short tour, only about 175 miles round trip from Seattle. We should arrive for lunch around noon and return to the Seattle area around 3 p.m. All tours are driven on public roads, minding local traffic laws. We focus on safety, but always make an effort to find little-known twisty roads that are enjoyable at any speed. Your first time being part of a long line of shiny Bimmers will not be forgotten. While we highly encourage participation in our High Performance Driving Schools, no special skills or equipment are needed to participate in a tour. Come alone or bring the whole family. You must be a Club member to attend tours, but newbies can run once prior to joining. Visit www.bmwpugetsound.com, and click on Tours to review the Club tour policy. For meeting time and location you must send an RSVP to [email protected] by April 7. The restaurant has room for forty people, so if you want to join us for lunch get your RSVP in early. If you just want to come along and be on your own for lunch, that’s fine too. See you there!
Scott Hieronymus
Hood Canal Tour April 10
WiTh Classroom insTruCTion and hands-on training, this course covers all aspects of auto detailing for the serious hobbyist. The classroom is a large shop area with room for several cars. Participants may work on their own cars. The curriculum includes specialized techniques and technical training with access to power tools, hand tools and high-end detailing products. This course is designed for the hobbyist who wants a perfect paint finish and spotless interior. Instruction includes proper washing/prep tech-niques, understanding paint technology and problem paints, paint overspray removal, touchup techniques, scratch repair, swirl removal, color sanding, buffing techniques, polishing tools, paint protection, and inte-rior cleaning for vinyl, leather, cloth and carpets. The instructor, Dennis Noland, has more than thirty years experience in the automotive trade. Please regis-ter by the end of March. More information is available at www.rtc.edu or by calling 425-235-2352. This ten week course will be on Monday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will be starting early April. The course number is ABDYS 122 R156.
Auto Detailing at Renton Technical College
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MOTOR SPORTSiT may be The middle of winter but plans are being laid for another year of track events. We have five dates under contract with Pacific Raceways. Track days are here again! Our chapter’s track season begins in April: April 16, Friday May 27, Thursday June 24, Thursday August 12, Thursday September 16, Thursday
On each of these dates we plan to have a Car Control Clinic (CCC) and a High Performance Driving School (HPDS) running concurrently. We do not plan to have any events at Bremer-ton Motorsports Park in 2010. Prices will be higher (what a sur-prise!) for our 2010 events. All five CCCs will be $125 per person and all HPDSs will be $225. The Track Events Committee has made a few changes for 2010. You still need to registrater for all events online at www.MotorsportsReg.com. You will need to set up an account with Motor-sportsReg. When you register, make sure it is for the right event, because on each of the five dates there will be both a CCC and HPDS at Pacific Raceways listed on Motorsports. To participate in the CCC you must have a valid drivers license and be at least sixteen years old (if under eighteen years old you will need a parent to sign the waiver. Go to the Club’s web site, under driving sChools and look up waiver forms), Club member or a member of another club we extend reciprocal rights. For the CCC, you do not need a helmet, no tech required and convertibles are welcome. For the HPDS, you will need a helmet (we have some loaners) which is Snell 2000 or 2005 rated and you must be eighteen years old with a valid driver’s license. Convertibles are not permitted at HPDS and you will be required to have your car tech inspected. Starting this year your car tech will be good for sixty days, twice as long as last year. Your car must be tech inspected by a qualified ASE certified mechanic. See the BMW Club web site under Driving Schools for the list of mechanics quali-fied to tech your car and the tech form.
Once you register for any of the events, you will receive a full informa-tion package including directions to the track, what to bring, what time to be there, etc. For now, keep you and your bimmer warm and look forward to that April
www.bmwpugetsound.com
2010 Driving Events CalendarBMW CCA PSR Events
April16 H.P.DrivingSchool&CarControl ClinicatPR
May27 H.P.DrivingSchool&CarControl ClinicatPR
June24 H.P.DrivingSchool&CarControl ClinicatPR
August12 H.P.DrivingSchool&CarControl ClinicatPR
September16 H.P.DrivingSchool&CarControl ClinicatPR
Other Events Open to CCA Drivers
March6 ALFASchoolinBremerton
13 PCASchoolatPacificRaceways
21 ALFASchoolinBremerton
21 BMWCCBCCarControlClinicat PittMeadows
27 BMWCCBCCarControlClinicat PittMeadows
29 BMWACASchoolinPortland
April3-4 BMWInlandEmpireChapterSchool inSpokane
17 PCAskillsdayatBremerton
22 ALFAschoolatPacificRaceways
25 BMWCCBCDriver’sChallengeat PittMeadows
29 PCAschoolatPacificRaceways
May10 BMWACASchoolinPortland
17 BMWCCBCSchoolatMission
21 ALFALappingDayatBremerton
29 PCASkillsDayatBremerton
June10 BMWACASchoolinPortland
11 BSCCLappingDayinBremerton
12 PCAWomen’sSkillsDayin Bremerton
23 ALFAEveningLappingatPacific Raceways
26 Tri-ClubSchoolinPortland
Contacts:
BMW CCA Inland Empire www.iebmw.org ScottAdare [email protected]
BMW ACA, Portland www.bmwacaportland.com NormReini [email protected]
BMW Car Club of BC www.bmwccbc.org RolfDrommer [email protected]
Bremerton Sports Car Club www.bscc.net
DaveEly [email protected]
NW Alfa Club www.nwalfaclub.com KathleenBoutiette [email protected]
Porsche Club www.pnwr.org TomPritchard [email protected]
Corvette Club www.corvettemarqueclub.com RickMilsow [email protected]
day when we’ll return to the track. Then we’ll be able to drive our Ultimate Driving Machines in the manner they were intended to be driven. See you at the track.
Rick GulstromDriving Events Coordinator
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the Car that Will Not Die: Part ii
The hydrauliC brake boosTer on my 1983 BMW 733i died. Again. For the third time. It wasn’t a big surprise. At my last writing, I described how I had to find and install a used hydro-boost unit on my car, since no one makes a remanufactured hydrobooster. I found it at Spalding Auto Parts in Spo-kane. Spalding is a great place that has or can get just about any used part your little automotive heart desires. They have a six-month parts warranty policy, which is a good thing, since the first one leaked right after I had it installed. They took it back and got me another one, no questions asked. I had the second used hydroboost unit put in my car. It started leaking within a week. Now remember, this is
a used part with a rubber seal and is at least twenty-seven years old, so I knew that I was rolling the dice and hoped for the best. Again Spalding took it back without any hassle. After it started leaking again, I was more than a little discouraged, because of not only the logistics of getting the car back to the shop plus the $250 to change the part, but also (what I was dreading the worst) locating another hydrobooster. I started looking around and stum-bled on an auto parts website that sells remanufactured parts. I looked through some BMW forums to validate their claims and sure enough, it was true they did indeed sell legitimate remanufac-tured parts for BMW, as well as many other brands. The name of the place is RockAuto in Madison, Wisconsin. I went to their site (www.rockauto.com) and found it very easy to navigate. I found the remanufactured hydroboost unit and then called their tech line just to clarify that it was the right part. I didn’t have to go that extra step but I am just that thorough. My research on BMW forums got me thinking about replacing the part myself.
There isn’t a lot of information specific to replacing a hydroboost unit on a 1983 733i out there. I did however find enough breadcrumbs to help me create a decent plan. I then went to the BMW dealer that replaced the last two used hydroboost units. I picked the brain of the BMW tech that did the work and gained an overview on replacing the part. I can do this because I’ve been going there for years and they know me like Norm on Cheers. I called a friend of mine that enjoys working on and modifying trucks and cars. He lapped this stuff up like a hungry kitten in a dairy barn. I showed him my research and he bought off on the procedure. We cleared our schedule for a Saturday morning and whipped it out without a hitch. I saved $250 and we enjoyed the experience, as well as the beers that followed. The car that just will not die gets another reprieve, I found yet another automotive resource in RockAuto and I get to share it with you. It doesn’t get much better than that!
Dave [email protected]
www.liv2drv.net
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reCenTly, a group of bmW CCa pugeT sound region members and other enthusiasts in Oregon applied to form a new BMW CCA chapter. This was approved by the BMW CCA national directors in January, and will be assigned approximately 600 members residing in southern Washington and Oregon—those south of Longview and as far east as White Salmon. For those impacted by the formation of this new Oregon Chapter, you will receive a letter from the BMW CCA automatically assigning you to this new chapter, unless you request differently. We are pleased to have you as a current member of the Puget Sound Region, but realize you may prefer a chapter and events more convenient to you. BMW CCA allows membership in more than one chapter for a $15.30 fee. If you want to transfer your assign-ment to the new Oregon Chapter, there is nothing else for you to do. However, if you would prefer dual membership, you can contact the BMW CCA National Office at 1-800-878-9292. If you have questions, please contact the Puget Sound Region’s Membership Coordinator Scott Winn at 253-468-2456 or at [email protected]. You may also contact the new Oregon Chapter’s President Brian Cone at 971-645-6228 or at [email protected].
The bmW CCa naTional board approved the establishment of the new Oregon Region chapter on January 23! Steve Johnson, BMW CCA Pacific Region Vice President, congratulated us as the newest chapter in the BMW CCA. This is a historic day for BMW enthusiasts in Oregon and southwest Washington. BMW CCA members have enjoyed being a part of the Puget Sound Region, but have longed for a chapter that would focus on meeting the specific needs of Oregon members. Many people have enthusiastically supported the establishment of this chapter. Thanks to all of you! Also, the chapter is very lucky to have a slate of very dedicated pro-tem board members and chairpersons: BrianCone President EricWishan Vice President AnhLe SecretaryTraysonHarmon Treasurer BruceFeller Member-at-Large DougGoodrum Member-at-Large ChrisTrappe Communications Chairperson TrinaKubeck Activities Chairperson AnthonyWerre Special Invest Group Coordinator
New BMW CCA Oregon Chapter
Oregon BMW CCA Region Approved We will need lots of help to get this chapter up and running, so please volunteer. You can say that you were a founding member of the first BMW CCA Chapter that will serve all mem-bers in Oregon and SW Washington! Our first official event was a monthly club dinner Thursday night, January 28. It was a great success with thirty people attending and a special cake with the chapter logo on top was enjoyed by all. Our general meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month.
For more information, visit http:// bmworegoncca.com/ or send an email to [email protected]. We thank our supporters in the Puget Sound Region and the National CCA Board for helping us to establish our new chapter. I’m looking forward to seeing you at our events this year. Brian Cone
BMW CCA Oregon Region President Pro-tem
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The bmW CCa pugeT sound region’s annual banquet took place in early February. This year the silent auction was in full force with over 100 items generously donated from Club supporters. (See the list of donors.) The evening started with the silent auction and a little social mingling. Many were enjoying their beverages and eyeball-ing the auction items. The meals were fantastic and the quality was on par with the great service we had last year at the Downtown Bellevue Courtyard. This year the event was sponsored by Bellevue BMW and they provided a commemorative glass to attendees. Thank you Bellevue BMW for your generous support. With 115 people reg-istered and 110 in attendance we only had a few miss the evening festivities. During the announcements de-Anna Martin, Banquet Coordinator, welcomed everyone as they started their desserts. We had Chris Brown, President of the Inland Empire Chapter, as well as member, Alan James from the St. Louis Chapter. Brian Cone the President of CCA’s newest chapter, Oregon Region, spoke and handed the CCA Presidents Operations Manual back to Mike Ellis, along with a big thank you for being so supportive during the nomination of the charter with the National Board. Brian went on to show the new logo and announce the name of the newsletter “Under the Hood.” A play on words with Mt. Hood in the logo. Mike Ellis announced and thanked the 2009 outgo-ing and 2010 incoming board. Janet Trinkaus the Founder of Rise n’ Shine shared a heartfelt story about a child named Emily and then turned over the microphone to our auctioneer team of Jennifer Bolton and Meghan Kiernan. What a team and not only did they auc-tion off thirteen very popular items, they also provided some great entertainment. Our speaker for the evening was former basketball star Detlef Schrempf. It was fun to have a speaker who grew up in the land of BMWs and the autobahn. Of course, Detlef came to the United States to play basketball in his senior year of high school. But he
Annual Banquet Recap Donors of the 2010 Annual Banquet
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had some funny stories of growing up in Germany. He said he “never learned to drive slowly.” His father would take the family on vacation, driving 120 mph, chain smoking all the way, while no one had seatbelts.
In the U.S., Detlef’s first car was a rusted out Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Before his wife-to-be came to visit, he upgraded to a BMW 320i (E21), so as to impress her. It must have worked, they are still married. And his wife, Mari, was in attendance at our event. An athlete too, she was a hurdler on the German national team. In fact, they met on a German television program which fea-tured top German athletes. Both Detlef and his wife are very active in the Detlef Schrempf Founda-tion which supports a number of local charities. One of these charities is Rise ‘n Shine, the beneficiary of the auction. We don’t often get to tie in our guest celebrity and our cause so nicely. Detlef kept his talk pretty short; only about fifteen minutes, which seemed just right to most. Banquet coordinator de-Anna Martin bid everyone farewell at the end of the evening and thanked the volunteers who made it all possible. David Lightfoot arranged the program, Jennifer Venter coordinated the pro-curement effort for the auction, Lucetta Lightfoot and Duane Montagne worked countless hours the week prior organiz-ing the auction items, Kirsten Emerson, Sean and Erica Fields for set-up and clean-up and last but not least Dane Martin for support and filling gaps and ultimately helping me make it all possible! Your 2010 Banquet
Event Committee!
His father would take the family on vacation, driving 120 mph, chain smoking all the way, while no one had seatbelts.
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Ken Hill and de-Anna Martin.
Chris Brown, Inland Empire, President and Brian Cone, Oregon Region, President were in attendance. Past Secretaries, Wayne Mulhalland and Evie Falkin.
(LtoR) Laurie and Scott Hieronymus, Doug and Larissa Hawkins, Dane Martin and Wendy Pappas.
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Detlef Schrempf Terri Cone, Karen & Steve Plusch had a fun time at the event.
de-Anna Martin gets help from Erica and Sean Fields in making a Motorsports balloon tower.
Jennifer Venter also volunteered at the registration table.
Club member, Alan James, lives in St. Louis, but was in Seattle for business, and was able to attend the event.
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ChrisTmas is over. Visions of sugar plums have been replaced by visions of enduro cars. The kids are still enjoying their Christmas presents. Joe got a new Lego set but didn’t get to use it for a few weeks. Mike took it, built a couple of E30s and wouldn’t let anybody else play. We are all continuing to practice patience with Mike’s racing withdrawal; some things actually seem to work in my favor. Like when the house gets really messy with clothes and toys scattered everywhere, Mike will jump up tie a yellow and red stripped t-shirt to the broom handle and stand in the corner waving his debris flag until everything is picked up. Strange, but oddly effective. Usually the days roll by, one house-cleaning, kid-chasing, trophy-dusting day after another. Speaking of trophies, Mike had a great year you know…of course you know. I’d love to have some kind of trophy case built for him. This summer when he’d bring home a new trophy it went on top of his dresser and older ones got shuffled towards the
back. That fifth place trophy from the first year is squished up against the wall like the short fat kid at a junior high dance. Every time I put clothes away those trophies start rumbling and knocking together. I’m waiting for that fateful day when the domino effect takes over and they all come crashing to the floor. The dog will run and I’ll be standing over the bits and pieces of PRO3 glory. It’ll be just like that scene in “A Christmas Story,” no glue to be found, me pro-claiming my innocence and him snarling at me and telling our friends for years about how I broke his “major award.” Things did get a little ugly after that very first first place trophy came home from Mission in June. He was wearing it around his neck on a couple of chains and walking around here like the Mr. T of PRO3. Seemed harmless at first, but the poor kids learned to duck and weave every night at bedtime when he’d lean down to tuck them in and that thing would swing at them like a giant gold-plated pendulum. When the kids started waking up with bruises on their
The PRO3 Linethe PRO3 Line – from a PRO3 wife
foreheads in the shape of a little number 1 we had to have a little family discus-sion, and Daddy agreed to put away what is now affectionately known in our house as “track bling.” You may have noticed that we didn’t get a new camper last year. I noticed. The first race weekend of the season rolled around and found me happily packing the camper, surprisingly excited to get the race season started. But, as I tossed the first duffle bag up on the upper bunk Mike rushed in behind me, “NO!” he yelled, “You can’t put a lot of weight up there. This thing leaked this winter and that corner is rotten; it won’t hold any extra weight.” He was serious. Now it’s not just the “old, ugly camper,” it’s the “old, ugly, moldy,
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rotten, potentially unsafe camper.” (Thank goodness sleeping quarters don’t have to go through tech). Nights at the track are already so restful, what with the drag cars running half the night and various relatives (cleverly disguised as crew) knocking on the door for cof-fee first thing in the morning. Now I get the added bonus of wondering if I was going to feel a jolt in the middle of the night and wake up lying on the cab of the truck. If this happens, by the way, I just plan on covering my head and hiding, so if you happen to walk by, just pretend nothing is strange in the Olsen pit area. You know, like usual. We did do a little shopping for a new camper this summer, and I’m not saying there are no decent camper sales places, I’m just saying we didn’t go to any of them. Sometime last summer we were driving along I-5 when Mike spotted a used RV lot, so of course we took the next available exit and drove past what appeared to be a few legitimate RV lots, finally arriving at a dirt patch with about five campers. I suddenly got the feeling that some poor fishermen went away to the lake for a day, only to return to camp at night to an empty pick-up bed where his camper used to sit. My sus-
picion increased with the discovery of food still in the fridge, beer cans in the garbage and a “Field and Stream” maga-zine in the bathroom. I was horrified. Mike was happy it was already partially stocked. Needless to say we didn’t get a new camper last summer. On the bright side, seasons began to change and I did a little shopping. Sometime early last fall I came home with quite a few shopping bags, and as I unloaded them I detected a small bead of sweat beginning to form on Mike’s forehead. At that point I knew my tim-ing had to be perfect, like attempting a pass while going three-wide through the chicane in Portland, so I pulled out one, then another pair of shoes, and when Mike had lost all color in his face I said, “Oh, and the tire invoice came from TC Motorsports.” Then, like the strong man he is, he stood up straight, took a deep breath, wiped his brow, and said, “Those are nice, are you sure you wouldn’t like another pair?” You know, this racing thing isn’t really so bad after all.
Melanie Olsen is the very patient spouse of Michael Olsen,
driver of the Spirit Halloween Superstores PRO3 #130
Sponsor NotesToyo Tires will continue as the primary sponsor of PRO3, with Bimmerworld, Griot’s Garage, Project X Graphics and ProFormance Racing School staying on board as well. New sponsors for 2010 include Elephant Motorsports (www.elephantmotorsports.com) and Carb Connection of Kirkland (www.carbconn.com).
2010 Racing SeasonThe International Conference of Sports Car Clubs (ICSCC) has released the official 2010 race schedule. This season proves to be a full one with fourteen regular sprint races spread over twelve race week-ends, plus two endurance races bookending the season (visit www.icscc.com). In addition to the ICSCC schedule, the PRO3 contingent will be featured as the support race for the NAS-CAR Racing West Series July 18/19 at Portland International Raceway. The PRO3 grid is scheduled to take to the track just prior to the start of the NASCAR race on Sunday. PRO3 issued their annual PRO3 calendar for 2010, featuring images from series photographer Curtis Creager (www.CreagerImages.com), get yours today!
CorrectionThe web address for the new Sport Touring (“ST”) class in ICSCC in last month’s issue was incorrect. The correct web site address is www.race-st.com.
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BMW announced the pricing for the 2011 BMW ALPINA B7 sedan, which will join BMW’s North American product range as the most dynamic 7 Series model. As the second generation of ALPINA automobiles based on the BMW 7 Series to be offered in the US, the 2011 BMW ALPINA B7 sedan will retail for $122,875 (standard wheel-base) and $126,775 (extended wheelbase). Both prices include $875 destination & handling. The first BMW ALPINA B7 was offered as a limited edition for the 2007 and 2008 model years. Newly inter-preted and based on the current BMW 7 Series platform, the B7 will again set the benchmark in terms of performance, refinement, and technology. Yielding exquisite levels of power and torque from the twin-turbocharged 4.4 liter V8, and in conjunction with the electronically-adjustable suspension with Active Roll Stabilization, the new B7 promises to offer a spectrum of driv-ing experiences so broad as to be un-heard of in this class of automobiles. The evolution of the traditional 20-spoke 21" ALPINA Classic wheels underlines the
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fresh design language found through-out the B7 and imparts to it a distinc-tive appearance and powerful stance. Both standard- and long-wheelbase models will be offered. The BMW ALPINA B7 will debut in North Americaat the Chicago International Auto Show and will go on sale at authorized BMW Centers in Spring of 2010. The B7 sedan is equipped with BMW’s twin-turbocharged 4.4 liter, all-aluminum, High Precision Direct Injection V-8 engine which has been enhanced by ALPINA and is capable of producing 500 (373kW) horsepower and 516 lb-ft (700Nm) of torque. This rear-wheel drive performance/lux-ury Sedan achieves 0-60 mph in 4.5 sec. With maximum torque available across an unusually broad engine range, from 3,000 to 4,750 rpm, the B7 accelerates effortlessly from virtually any speed. The B7 sedan is finished with ALPINA aerodynamic developments, including front and rear spoilers which not only enhance the appearance but also improve stability and performance at high speeds. In true “form-follows-
function” fashion, the ALPINA front integrates the fresh-air requirements of the transmission and engine oil coolers, which are separated out of the main cooler module for improved efficiency. The spoilers reduce lift at the front by 30% and rear by15%. The exhaust system’s two double tailpipes are seam-lessly integrated into the rear bumper. The newest evolution of the traditional 20-spoke ALPINA Classic wheels gives the B7 a distinctive appearance and powerful stance. The interior of the B7 sedan fea-tures ALPINA blue illuminated door sill trims, Switchtronic heated steering wheel in hand-stitched Lavalina leather, Alcantara headliner, Heads Up display, and the Black-Panel LCD screen instru-ment cluster branded with ALPINA. Hand-stitched Lavalina leather also covers the dashboard, door panels, center console, multi-contour front seats with heating and cooling, and heated rear seats. The full complement of BMW 7 Series exterior colors remains available, in addition to the signature ALPINA Blue metallic paint.
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The new BMW 5 Series Sedan marks the epitome of modern design and driv-ing pleasure in the world of premium midsize sedans. Through its athletic and ex-ecutive looks, driving dynam-ics typical of BMW, and in-novative comfort and safety features, the sixth generation of BMW’s executive express accurately reflects the stan-dards upheld by the world’s most successful manufacturer of premium cars.
DEsiGN: CHARisMAtiC AND AtHLEtiCWith the longest wheelbase in the segment, a long and sleek hood, short overhangs, and a coupe-like roofline, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan stands out clearly from the competition. Overall, the aesthetic looks of the car are achieved through balanced proportions. Design features emblematic of BMW are to be found at the front with its kidney grille inclined slightly forward, in the stylish and
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elegant side view of the car, and at the muscular rear end. Within the interior, precise functionality and a fresh ambience come together in perfect harmony, unmistak-able style, and clear orienta-tion to the driver.
DRiviNG ExPERiENCE: bENCHMARk DyNAMiCs AND ExCEPtiONAL COMFORtAt launch, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan will be avail-able with one V-8 and one inline-6 gasoline engine. The
top-of-the-range BMW 550i arrives with BMW’s “reverse-flow” V-8 engine featuring twin turbochargers and High Precision direct injection for maximum output of 400 hp. The new inline-6 of the BMW 535i features a single twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision direct injec-tion, and, for the first time, VALVETRONIC throttle-less intake technology. It delivers a maximum output of 300 hp and 300 lb-ft. The 535i and 550i will be avail-able with a choice of 6-speed manual transmission, BMW’s new 8-speed automatic transmission, or new “Sport Automatic” 8-speed. Later, the BMW 528i will debut with a 240 hp inline-6 featuring lightweight
The new inline-6 of the BMW 535i features a single twin-scroll turbo-charger, High Preci-sion direct injection, and, for the first time, Valvetronic throttle-less intake technology.
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magnesium-aluminum con-struction and VALVETRON-IC throttle-less intake technology for efficiency and unparalleled responsiveness.
bMW EFFiCiENtDyNAMiCs: bMW 5 sERiEs iNCREAsiNG tHE LEADBMW EfficientDynamics technologies are featured in appropriate combinations on each model, including features such as Brake Energy Regeneration, Electric Power Steering, a gearshift point indicator, active cooling air flaps, and on-demand operation of engine accessory drives. Lightweight materials are used intelligently to balance the vehicle and lower its overall weight. For example, components such as doors, hood, front fenders, and sus-pension assemblies are made of aluminum.
iNNOvAtivE DRivER AssistANCE systEMsThe driver assistance systems offered with the new 5 Series include an all-new Parking Assistant, Top View cam-eras, and Frontal Collision Warning with application of the brakes when ordered with Active Cruise Control plus Stop & Go. Other driver assistance features available include Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, a Head-Up Display, BMW Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection.
4tH-GENERAtiON iDRivE: iNtuitivE, POWERFuL AND FAst With the new 5 Series sedan, BMW’s 4th generation iDrive control screen appears in two versions: with 7.0-in. dimensions and 800 x 480-pixel resolution in standard form, or with the optional
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Navigation system, in a dazzling 10.2-in., 1280 x 480-pixel version with a wider range of features and functions as in the new BMW 7 Series. Displays are trans-reflective so that light from the sun actually enhances the images on the screen. The instrument cluster interacts in new ways with the iDrive control display and the available Head-up Display. According to selected function, users can call up phone numbers or radio stations via the steer-ing-wheel controls. The cluster display also augments iDrive’s optional Navigation display with road-realistic directional instructions, help-ing the driver to change lanes or negotiate a complicated intersection. If the optional Head-up Display is activated, the relevant directions appear there.
MAtERiALs AND COLORs: ENHANCiNG tHE ELEGANCEThe choices of colors and materials further enhance the impression of personal luxury and the interior’s interplay of lines and surfaces. For the dash’s finely grained upper section, there are two colors depending upon the chosen interior color. Dakota leather is standard on the 550i, and available in six color schemes of which three are new; BMW’s luxurious Nappa leather is optional, and avail-able in three color schemes.Dark Burl Ash wood trim interior trim is standard, appearing in sweeping expanses on the dash, doors and front center console; Ash Anthracite (gray tone) and another distinctive wood called Fineline Matte are optional.
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bMWs For sale 200�Dinan1��iCoupe: WBAUC73528VF22622 Alpine White/Black leatherette, Glacier Silver aluminum trim, 11,900 miles, six-speed manual, sport package, Xenon headlights, heated seats, sunroof, HD radio and Hi-Fi Audio system. This is a ten point Di nan car with: exhaust sys, stage two software, stage one suspension with camber plates. 3M film, extra winter tires. Excellent condition. $33,900 obo. Contact Tim Tilton at 253-752-6883 or [email protected].
200��2�i: Six-speed manual. Extremely well appointed BMW sport sedan. Low miles 23,500. Finished in alpine white with grey Dakota leather. This car has a wealth of optional equipment: premium package, cold weather package, SiriusXM radio, xenon lights, 20-way seats, and BMW Comfort access. Great MPG 30/20. Approximately two years are remaining on the BMW factory warranty which includes free maintenance for its duration. Photos available by request. $28,500. Contact Pam Bowe at 206-947-7914 or [email protected]. (VIN: WBANE535X7B992445)
200�E����0i: 71,000 miles. Black on black, two-time PSR Concours award-winner. Sport and Premium packages. Clean inside and out. Photos at http://picasaweb.google.com/kdagee/BMW#. Contact Karl at [email protected].
200�BMW���LiSedan: 59,xxx miles. Orient Blue metallic with beige Nappa leather interior. Car is fully loaded as you would expect, but here are the highlights/options: long wheel base, luxury seating package with heated, vented, lumbar + power massage, cold weather package, HarmonKardon Premium L7 Audio w/ 6 CD changer, rear power sunshades, park distance control, 2-way moon-roof, GPS DVD navigation, front/side/rear airbags, ABS + dynamic stability control, Xenon headlights, fog lights, keyless entry + security system, dual climate control, cruise, six-speed Steptronic transmission + paddle shifters, WeatherTec floor mats, cargo trunk liner, Blue-tooth cell adapter, and more. The car has a set of Bridgestone all-season Turanza 245/50s mounted on 8x18 BMW Multi Spoke 94s. For the dry(er) months, I put on the set of Pirelli Zero Rossos staggered 9 x 19 245/45 front + 10 x 19 275/40 rear mounted on BMW StarSpoke95 alloy wheels. This car is gently used <10,000 per year with a daily commute of ~20 miles round trip and occasional longer highway getaways. MPG is 18+ around town, and 23+ hwy. Fastidiously maintained and pampered with all scheduled service, inspections and maintenance done at BMW Bellevue. Computer software has been updated. Car runs very well, is in fantastic shape, and is detailed inside and out once a year. NADA is $26,950. You won’t be disappointed. Please call Chris 805-312-5402 (Seattle Eastside).
1���Z�MCoupe: Exterior Imola Red, interior red/black, Vin#WBSCM9338XLC60890. Dealer maintained with synthetic oil. Dinan Stage 3 software. Dinan wide throttle body. TC Kline True-Match suspension. $20,000. Contact Oksana at 360-334-1025 or [email protected].
1���M�Coupe: five-speed ZF automatic, 135,xxx miles, arctic silver with black leather interior, original wood trim, sunroof, power/heated seats, Alpine stereo with sub and iPod support, K&N, folding rear seat. Good condition. Service records and clean WA title in hand. Asking $9,950 obo. Contact Nick at [email protected]. (Kenmore, WA)
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E��M�wheels: Four ATEV wheels for E34 M5. May also fit E28 or E39. Check fitment. Two are 10x17 rears and two are 8½x17 fronts. Perfect condition. No rash. Have been saving, hoping to own another E34. They look awesome and much better than the throwing stars. Complete with bolts and lock wrench. $800. Call Robert at 925-989-0722 or email [email protected].
1���BMWIsettaparts: rear bumper, rear splash guards, three dozen nuts/bolts and misc. small pieces. $100 for all. Contact Milo at 360-321-3701.
MiscellaneousPugetSoundRegionClubLogoMerchandiseforSale: You can find a variety of clothing, bags, and sports gear embroidered with the BMW CCA Puget Sound Region logo. Visit the website at www.bmwpugetsound.webstore.us.com. There are some long sleeve and short sleeve white T-shirts with the silk screened logo and a handful of grey sweatshirts available. Contact Lynne Eskil at [email protected] for details and pricing.
1��0E21Euro�2�i: 5spd, LSD, Recaro seats— near perfect cond, 103,000 original miles, No AC or sunroof. Recent original Kastenienrot paint, H&Rs, Bilsteins, OEM Mufflers, windshield, brakes, timing belt, coolant and gas hoses, etc. Please email for the complete list and pictures. Always garaged. Lots of time and money invested in the past five years. Was displayed in July 09 Concours, runs great. Rare collector car. Needs enthusiast elbow grease to make perfect. Selling due to lack of garage space. $4,650. Email [email protected].
1���2002: two door, four speed, four cylinder. Too many projects. The nose is pushed to the point the fan is touching the radiator. I have driven the car with the fan belt off and it runs fine. There is also a dent in the rear taillight area. I have most of the parts to put the car back together. Nice leather front seats. Best offer over $850. Contact Dave Wahl at 425-775-1650 or 206-200-2794.
Parts For saleSnowchainsfits�series: Maggi Quick Trak snow chains size 212 fits 5 series with sport package (or other low clearance vehicles). Easy fit since you don’t have to get behind the wheel. Fits 165/75-16, 175/70-16, 185/65-16, 205/60-16, 225/55-16, 245/50-16, 185/60-17, 215/50-17, 245/45-17, 275/40-17, 315/35-17, 215/45-18, 245/40-18, 275/35-18, 325/30-18, 245/35-19, 275/30-19, 285/30-19, 335/25-19, and 295/25-20. Paid over $300 and used only three times in one season. Great shape with carry case and original package $100. Email [email protected] or call 206-790-0462.
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