die sonnenkueste - BMW Car Club of America

OCT - DEC 2014
DIE
SONNENKUESTE
A quarterly newsletter from the Suncoast chapter of the BMW Car Club of America
IN THIS ISSUE
• PRESIDENT’S POINTS
• CLUB HAPPENINGS
• BMW NEWS
ADMINISTRATION
Current Officers
Barry Miller / President
fscbmwprez@gmail.com
813-716-9343
Bob Louty / Vice President
tampabobl@verizon.net
813-960-8688
Mailing Address:
Dennis Costantino / Treasurer
blue325i@verizon.net
813.293.1827
Jamie Webb / Secretary
jlwebb47@verizon.net
727-580-6707
Current Board Members
Phil Howe
phowe26107@aol.com
941.729.5833
Russ Garvey
maddog88@gmail.com
813.230.5705
Florida Suncoast BMW CCA
P.O. Box 10666
Tampa, FL 33679
Saturday December 20th Tampa Bay Bimmers picnic please check our
Facebook page for details.
South Atlantic Regional Vice President
Paul Dunlevy
southatlanticrvp@bmwcca.org
Please remember the Holiday Party is in lieu of a monthly meeting in
January! There is no regular meeting in January.
Newsletter Editor: Michael M. Sackett Jr.
m3ntal88@yahoo.com
(214) 864-3765
Future Events
January 24th and 25th Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona for information go to
www.Daytonainternationalspeedway.com
336.996.3149
Bill Caldwell
WAC911SC@aol.com
727.669.7954
Frank Mann
fmann1@tampabay.rr.com
727.254.9723
Administrative Staff
Russ Garvey / Motor Sport Director
maddog88@gmail.com
813.230.5705
FSC Events Calendar December 2014 Monday December 8th FSC dinner meeting at Logan’s Roadhouse
9128 Anderson Ave. Tampa, 813-884-5229 dinner 6:30pm meeting 7:30
Bob Ziegler
RobertZiegler@msn.com
954.294.1432
Barry Miller / Autocross Coordinator
fscbmwprez@gmail.com
813.684.9988
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Fine Print
Bob Ziegler / New Member Chair
RobertZiegler@msn.com
954.294.1432
Die Sonnenkueste is the official newsletter of the BMW Car Club of
America, Suncoast chapter. It is a quarterly publication intended to
serve as a primary means of communication highlighting the events
and members of the chapter. No portion in part or whole may be
reproduced without the written permission of the Suncoast BMW CCA
board of directors.
Bob Louty / Email Admin
tampabobl@verizon.net
813-960-8688
All submissions are subject to editing for space constraints, style,
editorial consistency, and must include name and phone number for
consideration. All photos, articles and letter should be submitted to the
Newsletter Editor (Mike Sackett) at m3ntal88@yahoo.com
Vacant / Webmaster
webmaster@fscbmwcca.com
Any address or e-mail changes should be submitted to the Suncoast
BMW CCA Vice-president (Bob Louty) to ensure timely delivery.
FSC Annual Holiday Party Saturday January 31st. Location:
Bascom’s Chop House
3665 Ulmerton Rd.
Clearwater, Fl. 35762
727-573-3365
Come join your Florida Suncoast BMW CCA fellow members for
some dinner and dancing. If you are a member and have never been
to an event this is a GREAT event to make your first event.
Cost is $35 per person (the chapter pick up the other half) ( same cost
to members for the last 5 yrs.)
Cocktails at: 6:30 to 8pm
Dinner at: 8:00 to 9:30 pm
Dessert at 9:30 to close
Alpha Club Annual Polo Match and Tail Gate Party
ADMINISTRATION
Current Officers
Barry Miller / President
fscbmwprez@gmail.com
813-716-9343
Bob Louty / Vice President
tampabobl@verizon.net
813-960-8688
Mailing Address:
Dennis Costantino / Treasurer
blue325i@verizon.net
813.293.1827
Jamie Webb / Secretary
jlwebb47@verizon.net
727-580-6707
Current Board Members
Phil Howe
phowe26107@aol.com
941.729.5833
Russ Garvey
maddog88@gmail.com
813.230.5705
Florida Suncoast BMW CCA
P.O. Box 10666
Tampa, FL 33679
Saturday December 20th Tampa Bay Bimmers picnic please check our
Facebook page for details.
South Atlantic Regional Vice President
Paul Dunlevy
southatlanticrvp@bmwcca.org
Please remember the Holiday Party is in lieu of a monthly meeting in
January! There is no regular meeting in January.
Newsletter Editor: Michael M. Sackett Jr.
m3ntal88@yahoo.com
(214) 864-3765
Future Events
January 24th and 25th Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona for information go to
www.Daytonainternationalspeedway.com
336.996.3149
Bill Caldwell
WAC911SC@aol.com
727.669.7954
Frank Mann
fmann1@tampabay.rr.com
727.254.9723
Administrative Staff
Russ Garvey / Motor Sport Director
maddog88@gmail.com
813.230.5705
FSC Events Calendar December 2014 Monday December 8th FSC dinner meeting at Logan’s Roadhouse
9128 Anderson Ave. Tampa, 813-884-5229 dinner 6:30pm meeting 7:30
Bob Ziegler
RobertZiegler@msn.com
954.294.1432
Barry Miller / Autocross Coordinator
fscbmwprez@gmail.com
813.684.9988
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Fine Print
Bob Ziegler / New Member Chair
RobertZiegler@msn.com
954.294.1432
Die Sonnenkueste is the official newsletter of the BMW Car Club of
America, Suncoast chapter. It is a quarterly publication intended to
serve as a primary means of communication highlighting the events
and members of the chapter. No portion in part or whole may be
reproduced without the written permission of the Suncoast BMW CCA
board of directors.
Bob Louty / Email Admin
tampabobl@verizon.net
813-960-8688
All submissions are subject to editing for space constraints, style,
editorial consistency, and must include name and phone number for
consideration. All photos, articles and letter should be submitted to the
Newsletter Editor (Mike Sackett) at m3ntal88@yahoo.com
Vacant / Webmaster
webmaster@fscbmwcca.com
Any address or e-mail changes should be submitted to the Suncoast
BMW CCA Vice-president (Bob Louty) to ensure timely delivery.
FSC Annual Holiday Party Saturday January 31st. Location:
Bascom’s Chop House
3665 Ulmerton Rd.
Clearwater, Fl. 35762
727-573-3365
Come join your Florida Suncoast BMW CCA fellow members for
some dinner and dancing. If you are a member and have never been
to an event this is a GREAT event to make your first event.
Cost is $35 per person (the chapter pick up the other half) ( same cost
to members for the last 5 yrs.)
Cocktails at: 6:30 to 8pm
Dinner at: 8:00 to 9:30 pm
Dessert at 9:30 to close
Alpha Club Annual Polo Match and Tail Gate Party
GUEST SPEAKER
2015 ELECTION
Wall Street versus the Garage
By: Frank Mann
Florida Suncoast Chapter BMW CCA
2015
Election of Officers and Board Members
Candidates:
Bob Ziegler, President
Stan Dale,
VP
Bob Louty, Sec.
Dennis Costantino, Treasure
Board Members:
Barry Miller
Jamie Webb
Bill Caldwell
Russ Garvey
Frank Mann
As no other FSC members have come forward to run for any Office or
Board positions by the December 7th 2014 deadline the above listed slate of
candidates for FSC officers and board members are running unopposed.
Election will take place at the annual meeting held at the FSC Holiday Party
January 31, 2015.
While most people collect cars for the love of them, or
to have something to tinker with in their spare time.
Many of us hope that old wreck we bought and spent
years restoring will someday be worth something
when it comes time to sell it, or at least re-coupe
some of our invested money and time. The reality is
we never get back what we put into them, and are
happy to enjoy them while we have them unless we
hold on to them for a long time and choose right to
begin with.
However there is a different breed of car collector that differs from us, one that plays the game strictly for
investment. He passes on the everyday cars with a lot of needs, whose upside can only be achieved with tons of
sweat equity and a little luck. No, he goes for the sure thing, a rare limited edition car that most could not afford
when it came out, and will spend more on one car than some of us have invested in our house to get what he
wants. He does not need to do rust repair, or new paint or redo the interior of the car nor does the engine need
work. In fact the car rarely has more than a few thousand miles on it when he buys it. All he has to do is keep it
high a dry and polish the paint from time to time, because even though he would love to take it on a long road
trip or even occasionally take it out and thrash it good from time to time, he will not because the value of this car
will fall exponentially with every mile he places on it. So it is relegated to car shows (if they are close to home), or
the occasional run to the store for milk, then placed back in the garage, after a thorough cleaning, seldom to see
the sun.
Most of us would comment that “I would rather own a car that I can drive and enjoy” instead of a “Garage
Queen” that just sits there. But the serious investor has a secret, he has other nice cars that he does drive on a
regular basis, just not these cars.
Case in point is the collection in the attached photo above. This is a friend’s collection from Orlando. He sent it to
show me his newest acquisition, a Ford GT. However sitting next to the Ford is a BMW E30 M3, Z8, and CSL light
weight (serial number 4-right hand drive). All of which have virtually no mileage on them (the Z8 has 7,000 miles
on it). The irony is that the cars in this
photo are doing better than my 401K
right now, and he did no restoration,
no sweat equity, or any modifications
at all to them, short of a little polish
from time to time. And if you thought
that he probably drives a Hyundai
around town, you would be wrong.
His everyday “Kick around” cars are a
Porsche 993 and an Audi R8.
Like I said, some people’s perspective
on collecting cars are different from
everyone else’s, ha.
Just Jealous,
Frank
GUEST SPEAKER
2015 ELECTION
Wall Street versus the Garage
By: Frank Mann
Florida Suncoast Chapter BMW CCA
2015
Election of Officers and Board Members
Candidates:
Bob Ziegler, President
Stan Dale,
VP
Bob Louty, Sec.
Dennis Costantino, Treasure
Board Members:
Barry Miller
Jamie Webb
Bill Caldwell
Russ Garvey
Frank Mann
As no other FSC members have come forward to run for any Office or
Board positions by the December 7th 2014 deadline the above listed slate of
candidates for FSC officers and board members are running unopposed.
Election will take place at the annual meeting held at the FSC Holiday Party
January 31, 2015.
While most people collect cars for the love of them, or
to have something to tinker with in their spare time.
Many of us hope that old wreck we bought and spent
years restoring will someday be worth something
when it comes time to sell it, or at least re-coupe
some of our invested money and time. The reality is
we never get back what we put into them, and are
happy to enjoy them while we have them unless we
hold on to them for a long time and choose right to
begin with.
However there is a different breed of car collector that differs from us, one that plays the game strictly for
investment. He passes on the everyday cars with a lot of needs, whose upside can only be achieved with tons of
sweat equity and a little luck. No, he goes for the sure thing, a rare limited edition car that most could not afford
when it came out, and will spend more on one car than some of us have invested in our house to get what he
wants. He does not need to do rust repair, or new paint or redo the interior of the car nor does the engine need
work. In fact the car rarely has more than a few thousand miles on it when he buys it. All he has to do is keep it
high a dry and polish the paint from time to time, because even though he would love to take it on a long road
trip or even occasionally take it out and thrash it good from time to time, he will not because the value of this car
will fall exponentially with every mile he places on it. So it is relegated to car shows (if they are close to home), or
the occasional run to the store for milk, then placed back in the garage, after a thorough cleaning, seldom to see
the sun.
Most of us would comment that “I would rather own a car that I can drive and enjoy” instead of a “Garage
Queen” that just sits there. But the serious investor has a secret, he has other nice cars that he does drive on a
regular basis, just not these cars.
Case in point is the collection in the attached photo above. This is a friend’s collection from Orlando. He sent it to
show me his newest acquisition, a Ford GT. However sitting next to the Ford is a BMW E30 M3, Z8, and CSL light
weight (serial number 4-right hand drive). All of which have virtually no mileage on them (the Z8 has 7,000 miles
on it). The irony is that the cars in this
photo are doing better than my 401K
right now, and he did no restoration,
no sweat equity, or any modifications
at all to them, short of a little polish
from time to time. And if you thought
that he probably drives a Hyundai
around town, you would be wrong.
His everyday “Kick around” cars are a
Porsche 993 and an Audi R8.
Like I said, some people’s perspective
on collecting cars are different from
everyone else’s, ha.
Just Jealous,
Frank
Florida Suncoast Chapter
Annual Holiday Party
The Flip-Flop
Rally is coming…
The Flip-Flop
Rally is coming!
(Tampa Bay)
Where?
Bascom’s Chop House
3665 Ulmerton Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33762
727-573-3363
When?
Saturday, January 31, 2015, 6:30 PM
Cost?
$35.00/Member
$35.00/Guest
FSC will be hosting a car rally next year –
Sunday, April 19, 2015. Information and
registration instructions will be in the next
newsletter. Look for email blasts too!
(Early hint: Flip-flop is a turn instruction.)
Menu
Hors D’ Oeuvres
• Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Smoked Chicken Spring Rolls
• Cheese and Fruit Display
• Vegetable Crudités
•
Buffet
• Blackened Chicken Pasta
Served with broccoli and Alfredo Sauce over pasta
• Atlantic Salmon A La Maniere
Lemon, Thyme and White Wine Beurre Blanc sauce
• Prime Rib of Beef
Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Au Jus
Sides
Oven Roasted New Potatoes
• Sautéed Spinach
• Vegetable Medley
•
•
•
Dessert
Pecan Crusted Cheese Cake
• Florida Key Lime Pie
Belgian Triple Chocolate Torte
Soda, Iced Tea and Coffee
CASH BAR
Register: Motorsportreg.com – Registration open after 12/10/14
Information: Russ Garvey 813-230-5705, Bill Caldwell 703-628-2864
REMEMBERING ROB
My friend is gone but certainly not forgotten - Rob Berger 1944-2014
I first met Rob back in the 70’s through a mutual friend. At that time, although we were both into
cars, neither of us owned a BMW. Through several moves, I had lost track of him for a few years.
One day while driving down Highway 19 I just happened to spot Rob driving alongside of me in a
white 2002. I flagged him down and as we chatted, I asked him about his “new” car. He proceeded
to tell me what a great little car the 2002 was. Now at that time I was into VW Beetles and old
Porsches and had never given any thought to owning a BMW. As we renewed our friendship and
the better I became acquainted with his boxy little car, the more I knew I had to have one. Had it not
been for that chance meeting, I probably never would have become a BMW owner or Club member
for that matter. I eventually sold my VW and 356 Porsche and bought my very own 2002. Over the
years, Rob and I shared many good memories through this common interest. We spent countless
hours either helping each other work on our cars or on the phone discussing ways to modify them.
Although he wasn’t as active in Club activities recently, he was during the formative years of our
Chapter. Like with the 2002 I followed his lead and joined the Club in 1984 when the meetings
were held at a pizza joint and primarily just a “guy thing”. During the course of our friendship,
we enjoyed many good times and adventures together not the least of which was attending our
very first Oktoberfest together in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1987. This was the first time we had ever
contemplated venturing outside of the immediate area in our 2002s. It was but one of the many
good times we enjoyed together and one I will never forget. Our friendship began by chance, was
fostered by a common interest in a boxy little car and endured for forty years. I still have a hard
time believing I will no longer be able to enjoy his company or to pick up the phone and talk with
him for an hour or more about the latest 2002 issue, the Rays or whatever. I will truly miss you my
friend…rest in peace Rob.
Edd Weimar
Florida Suncoast Chapter
Annual Holiday Party
The Flip-Flop
Rally is coming…
The Flip-Flop
Rally is coming!
(Tampa Bay)
Where?
Bascom’s Chop House
3665 Ulmerton Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33762
727-573-3363
When?
Saturday, January 31, 2015, 6:30 PM
Cost?
$35.00/Member
$35.00/Guest
FSC will be hosting a car rally next year –
Sunday, April 19, 2015. Information and
registration instructions will be in the next
newsletter. Look for email blasts too!
(Early hint: Flip-flop is a turn instruction.)
Menu
Hors D’ Oeuvres
• Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Smoked Chicken Spring Rolls
• Cheese and Fruit Display
• Vegetable Crudités
•
Buffet
• Blackened Chicken Pasta
Served with broccoli and Alfredo Sauce over pasta
• Atlantic Salmon A La Maniere
Lemon, Thyme and White Wine Beurre Blanc sauce
• Prime Rib of Beef
Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Au Jus
Sides
Oven Roasted New Potatoes
• Sautéed Spinach
• Vegetable Medley
•
Dessert
•
•
Pecan Crusted Cheese Cake
• Florida Key Lime Pie
Belgian Triple Chocolate Torte
Soda, Iced Tea and Coffee
CASH BAR
Register: Motorsportreg.com – Registration open after 12/10/14
Information: Russ Garvey 813-230-5705, Bill Caldwell 703-628-2864
REMEMBERING ROB
My friend is gone but certainly not forgotten - Rob Berger 1944-2014
I first met Rob back in the 70’s through a mutual friend. At that time, although we were both into
cars, neither of us owned a BMW. Through several moves, I had lost track of him for a few years.
One day while driving down Highway 19 I just happened to spot Rob driving alongside of me in a
white 2002. I flagged him down and as we chatted, I asked him about his “new” car. He proceeded
to tell me what a great little car the 2002 was. Now at that time I was into VW Beetles and old
Porsches and had never given any thought to owning a BMW. As we renewed our friendship and
the better I became acquainted with his boxy little car, the more I knew I had to have one. Had it not
been for that chance meeting, I probably never would have become a BMW owner or Club member
for that matter. I eventually sold my VW and 356 Porsche and bought my very own 2002. Over the
years, Rob and I shared many good memories through this common interest. We spent countless
hours either helping each other work on our cars or on the phone discussing ways to modify them.
Although he wasn’t as active in Club activities recently, he was during the formative years of our
Chapter. Like with the 2002 I followed his lead and joined the Club in 1984 when the meetings
were held at a pizza joint and primarily just a “guy thing”. During the course of our friendship,
we enjoyed many good times and adventures together not the least of which was attending our
very first Oktoberfest together in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1987. This was the first time we had ever
contemplated venturing outside of the immediate area in our 2002s. It was but one of the many
good times we enjoyed together and one I will never forget. Our friendship began by chance, was
fostered by a common interest in a boxy little car and endured for forty years. I still have a hard
time believing I will no longer be able to enjoy his company or to pick up the phone and talk with
him for an hour or more about the latest 2002 issue, the Rays or whatever. I will truly miss you my
friend…rest in peace Rob.
Edd Weimar
Naples-Ft. Myers Members of the
Florida Suncoast BMW CCA
Cordially invite
All Members
and
Spouse ( or Guest) To join us for our Second Annual
Neapolitan Holiday Dinner
Saturday Evening, January 17 th , 2015
Neapolitan Holiday Dinner
!!Arrivals!beginning!
!!4:45!pm!
!
!!!Seating!beginning!!!5:30!pm!
!
!!!Welcome!&!Remarks! !!6:00!pm!
!
!!!!
!!!Cash!Bar!!
Directions to
McCormick & Schmick’s
Located in MERCATO,
9114 Strada Place,
Naples, FL 34108
mccormickandschmicks.com
RSVP via Motorsportreg.com by January 14th, 2015
Member
Member + Spouse (or Guest)
$35.00 pp
$70.00 cpl
Located at MERCATO in Naples
Arrivals beginning 4:45 pm – Seating by 5:30 pm
RSVP via Motorsportreg.com by January 14 th , 2015
This “Neapolitan Holiday Dinner” is held exclusively for members and spouses (or significant guest) of
Florida Suncoast BMWCCA – Naples – Ft Myers Group. Space is limited. Attendance is voluntary.
Search: Naples Holiday Dinner - FSC BMW Dinner / Awards
Alcohol will be available at this function on “cash-bar” basis only. Attendees are urged to exercise
good judgment in their consumption. FSC BMWCCA urges the use of a Designated Driver.
Naples-Ft. Myers Members of the
Florida Suncoast BMW CCA
Cordially invite
All Members
and
Spouse ( or Guest) To join us for our Second Annual
Neapolitan Holiday Dinner
Saturday Evening, January 17 th , 2015
Neapolitan Holiday Dinner
!!Arrivals!beginning!
!!4:45!pm!
!
!!!Seating!beginning!!!5:30!pm!
!
!!!Welcome!&!Remarks! !!6:00!pm!
!
!!!!
!!!Cash!Bar!!
Directions to
McCormick & Schmick’s
Located in MERCATO,
9114 Strada Place,
Naples, FL 34108
mccormickandschmicks.com
RSVP via Motorsportreg.com by January 14th, 2015
Member
Member + Spouse (or Guest)
$35.00 pp
$70.00 cpl
Located at MERCATO in Naples
Arrivals beginning 4:45 pm – Seating by 5:30 pm
RSVP via Motorsportreg.com by January 14 th , 2015
Search: Naples Holiday Dinner - FSC BMW Dinner / Awards
This “Neapolitan Holiday Dinner” is held exclusively for members and spouses (or significant guest) of
Florida Suncoast BMWCCA – Naples – Ft Myers Group. Space is limited. Attendance is voluntary.
Alcohol will be available at this function on “cash-bar” basis only. Attendees are urged to exercise
good judgment in their consumption. FSC BMWCCA urges the use of a Designated Driver.
WELCOME TO OUR
NEWEST MEMBERS
NAMECITY
Paul Benvie
Fort Myers
Andrew Alspach
Temple Terrace
Paul Benvie
Fort Myers
Michael BoydClearwater
Dean W. Cains
Lutz
StevenCaneen
Apollo Beach
Paul ChavezTampa
Steven
CohenSarasota
larry CoxTampa
Steve Danglade
South Pasadena
Dick DevineNaples
Michael DowBrooksville
William Dunning
Clearwater
Rodolfo Facchini
Miami
Christopher Gandees
Wesley Chapel
Edward Garver
Land O Lakes
David Geldbart
Pinellas Park
Marco Greco
Saint Petersburg
Dennis
HeilSarasota
Hannah Heitman
Fort Myers
Sam Heitman
Fort Myers
Dustin Hensley
Fort Myers
Catherine Hoeppner
Saint Petersburg
Lori Huff
Polk City
BrendaJacobsen
The Villages
Cort Jacobsen
The Villages
Joel JohnTampa
Earl Johns
Polk City
DennisJohnston
Clearwater
Kathleen Johnston
Clearwater
Tim Jones
Wesley Chapel
SorayaJuarbe-Diaz
Tampa
NAMECITY
Phillip Judd
Orlando
Gregory Kallen
Boca Raton
Adam KenneyTampa
Samuel Khmarin
Lutz
Robert
KimeIndianapolis
Hans-Joachim Krenz
North Port
Tarance LeNoir
Tampa
Gwen Love
Pinellas Park
David MacNamee
Clearwater Beach
Paul McDonald
Naples
John McLain
Fort Myers
Gabriella Montafia The Villages
Charles Moulton
Homosassa
Jeffrey Murphy
Tampa
RobertNoriega
Tampa
Howard Osment
Cape Coral
Terri Palmer
Land O Lakes
Kevin PariseNaples
Jennifer Peterson
Brandon
William Peterson
Brandon
Charles Postler
Tampa
Steve ReimerNaples
Dean Rossi
Lakewood Ranch
Scott Ryan
Ocala
Scott Sagalow Sarasota
RobertSaltzman
Tampa
John SalzerLutz
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND EACH AND EVERY EVENT AND
SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR ALL THINGS BMW AND EXPLORE WHAT
YOUR BMW CCA CLUB HAS TO OFFER.
IN THE NEWS
ELECTRIFIED THREE SERIES
We knew the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid (PIH)
sports car was the tip of the BMW gasoline-electric hybrid iceberg. Beyond the i8, BMW has
been teasing us with the X5 eDrive Concept and
testing PIH prototypes where they knew spy
shots would be taken and immediately transmitted worldwide over the Internet. The only real
questions were when and which models?
At the BMW Group Innovation Days 2014, BMW
announced the 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype.
It makes sense that BMW’s best-selling premium
sedan has a big enough base that the number of
potential PIH buyers would be large enough to make it worth BMW’s while to build one.
The 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype combines a four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine from BMW’s new
Efficient Dynamics engine family with an electric motor. This engine combination will provide the 3 Series PIH with
power similar to that of BMW’s old, normally aspirated six-cylinder engine, but with much better fuel economy. The
PIH gas/electric hybrid drive system would crank out 245 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, while consuming about 117 miles per gallon. That’s right. One-hundred and seventeen empeegee.
If the trip is under 22 miles, the 3 Series PIH might get away with using no gasoline at all, as the car can cruise up to
22 miles at speeds up to 75 miles per hour, using only the electric motor.
The gasoline engine that partially powers the 3 Series PIH is based on the four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine that
has already been named “International Engine of the Year”—twice. The electric motor is based on the BMW eDrive
technology used in the BMW i3 and BMW i8 and powered by lithium-ion batteries that can be recharged at any
household power socket—although we suspect a dedicated wall-charger would do it faster. (BMWCCA.org)
EVEN SANTA LOVES POWER
BMW is getting into the holiday spirit as they have released a new video which shows how
Santa manages to deliver all those presents in one night.
Unsurprisingly, good old Saint Nick has traded in his reindeer and sleigh for an M4 Coupe
which he drifts around a wet track. This is a
pretty serious upgrade as his previous ride only
had nine reindeer power. The M4, on the other
hand, has a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine that develops 431 HP (317 kW) and
550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque. (BMWCCA.org)
WELCOME TO OUR
NEWEST MEMBERS
NAMECITY
Paul Benvie
Fort Myers
Andrew Alspach
Temple Terrace
Paul Benvie
Fort Myers
Michael BoydClearwater
Dean W. Cains
Lutz
StevenCaneen
Apollo Beach
Paul ChavezTampa
Steven
CohenSarasota
larry CoxTampa
Steve Danglade
South Pasadena
Dick DevineNaples
Michael DowBrooksville
William Dunning
Clearwater
Rodolfo Facchini
Miami
Christopher Gandees
Wesley Chapel
Edward Garver
Land O Lakes
David Geldbart
Pinellas Park
Marco Greco
Saint Petersburg
Dennis
HeilSarasota
Hannah Heitman
Fort Myers
Sam Heitman
Fort Myers
Dustin Hensley
Fort Myers
Catherine Hoeppner
Saint Petersburg
Lori Huff
Polk City
BrendaJacobsen
The Villages
Cort Jacobsen
The Villages
Joel JohnTampa
Earl Johns
Polk City
DennisJohnston
Clearwater
Kathleen Johnston
Clearwater
Tim Jones
Wesley Chapel
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Tampa
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Orlando
Gregory Kallen
Boca Raton
Adam KenneyTampa
Samuel Khmarin
Lutz
Robert
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Hans-Joachim Krenz
North Port
Tarance LeNoir
Tampa
Gwen Love
Pinellas Park
David MacNamee
Clearwater Beach
Paul McDonald
Naples
John McLain
Fort Myers
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Charles Moulton
Homosassa
Jeffrey Murphy
Tampa
RobertNoriega
Tampa
Howard Osment
Cape Coral
Terri Palmer
Land O Lakes
Kevin PariseNaples
Jennifer Peterson
Brandon
William Peterson
Brandon
Charles Postler
Tampa
Steve ReimerNaples
Dean Rossi
Lakewood Ranch
Scott Ryan
Ocala
Scott Sagalow Sarasota
RobertSaltzman
Tampa
John SalzerLutz
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SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR ALL THINGS BMW AND EXPLORE WHAT
YOUR BMW CCA CLUB HAS TO OFFER.
IN THE NEWS
ELECTRIFIED THREE SERIES
We knew the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid (PIH)
sports car was the tip of the BMW gasoline-electric hybrid iceberg. Beyond the i8, BMW has
been teasing us with the X5 eDrive Concept and
testing PIH prototypes where they knew spy
shots would be taken and immediately transmitted worldwide over the Internet. The only real
questions were when and which models?
At the BMW Group Innovation Days 2014, BMW
announced the 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype.
It makes sense that BMW’s best-selling premium
sedan has a big enough base that the number of
potential PIH buyers would be large enough to make it worth BMW’s while to build one.
The 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype combines a four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine from BMW’s new
Efficient Dynamics engine family with an electric motor. This engine combination will provide the 3 Series PIH with
power similar to that of BMW’s old, normally aspirated six-cylinder engine, but with much better fuel economy. The
PIH gas/electric hybrid drive system would crank out 245 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, while consuming about 117 miles per gallon. That’s right. One-hundred and seventeen empeegee.
If the trip is under 22 miles, the 3 Series PIH might get away with using no gasoline at all, as the car can cruise up to
22 miles at speeds up to 75 miles per hour, using only the electric motor.
The gasoline engine that partially powers the 3 Series PIH is based on the four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine that
has already been named “International Engine of the Year”—twice. The electric motor is based on the BMW eDrive
technology used in the BMW i3 and BMW i8 and powered by lithium-ion batteries that can be recharged at any
household power socket—although we suspect a dedicated wall-charger would do it faster. (BMWCCA.org)
EVEN SANTA LOVES POWER
BMW is getting into the holiday spirit as they have released a new video which shows how
Santa manages to deliver all those presents in one night.
Unsurprisingly, good old Saint Nick has traded in his reindeer and sleigh for an M4 Coupe
which he drifts around a wet track. This is a
pretty serious upgrade as his previous ride only
had nine reindeer power. The M4, on the other
hand, has a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine that develops 431 HP (317 kW) and
550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque. (BMWCCA.org)
FORSCHUNG UND TECHNIK
New M4 Safety Car Coming to Gran Turismo 6
Announced at SEMA this week, BMW of North America and Polyphony Digital, the producers of the Gran Turismo franchise for Playstation, the new BMW M Performance M4
Safety Car will be made available to owners of the Gran Turismo 6 game for the PlayStation
3 system as a free update in late November. Show attendees not only were able to view
the actual BMW M Performance M4 Safety Car, but they were also amongst the first to
drive it on the Gran Turismo 6 simulators that were on hand. The BMW M Performance M4
Safety Car was produced for SEMA by BMW of North America to showcase their latest M
Performance Parts. The Safety Car began as a production 2015 BMW M4 Coupe which was
modified with the following BMW M Performance accessories:
Carbon fiber splitter system and side splitters
Carbon fiber mirror caps
Carbon fiber rear spoiler
Carbon fiber rear diffuser
Black BMW kidney grilles
Black side gills
Titanium exhaust system with carbon fiber exhaust tips
The M4 Safety Car theme is completed by a set of LED grille-mounted flashers, LED rooftop
light bar, and a custom body
wrap by 3M in BMW Motorsport theme colors.
You will be able to download
the M4 Safety Car later this
month.
—Nate Risch
The Third Annual B.I.G. European Sports and Collector Car Show
(British, Italian & German)
Sunday, March 01, 2015
Sponsored by
Triumphs of Southwest Florida, (TSWFL)
&
The Hut
We have a new year and another excellent opportunity for individuals who are committed to the enjoyment and preservation of their B.I.G.
European sports and collector cars to relax and share their passions and experiences with fellow enthusiasts and the public.
This year’s show will be held in the parking lot of The Hut at the Peace Tropical Gardens, 5150 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905.
The Hut Number is 239-225-0907
.
The show is open to all B.I.G. European sports and collector cars, vintage and modern, on Sunday March 01, 2014 from 10:00 am to 2:00
pm. Participants and Spectators will vote for their favorite cars within each class and one vote for the Best Car in Show. This show will
feature European sports & collector cars, raffle items, 50/50 drawing, vendor tables, music, food and drink. Cars may be driven or transported
to the show.
Preregistration will end on February 15th. Pre-registered cars will receive goody-bags and dash plaques.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Pre-Registration
First Car $20.00, Additional Cars $15.00 each
Car registered after Feb. 15th, are all $25.00.
Editoral credit:
Nate Risch (BMWCCA.org)
For the show participants that live outside of Southwest Florida the Comfort Inn located near the show site is holding some rooms for you.
Mention the B.I.G. car show to get a discounted rate for your room. Register early, because they will fill up with the Snowbird season.
Comfort Inn
4171 Broadway Road
Fort Myers, FL 33905
239-694-9200
Event Coordinator: Dennis McKinley (239) 283-1534 or dennis-mckinley@comcast.net
Photo credit: autoevolution.com
FORSCHUNG UND TECHNIK
New M4 Safety Car Coming to Gran Turismo 6
Announced at SEMA this week, BMW of North America and Polyphony Digital, the producers of the Gran Turismo franchise for Playstation, the new BMW M Performance M4
Safety Car will be made available to owners of the Gran Turismo 6 game for the PlayStation
3 system as a free update in late November. Show attendees not only were able to view
the actual BMW M Performance M4 Safety Car, but they were also amongst the first to
drive it on the Gran Turismo 6 simulators that were on hand. The BMW M Performance M4
Safety Car was produced for SEMA by BMW of North America to showcase their latest M
Performance Parts. The Safety Car began as a production 2015 BMW M4 Coupe which was
modified with the following BMW M Performance accessories:
Carbon fiber splitter system and side splitters
Carbon fiber mirror caps
Carbon fiber rear spoiler
Carbon fiber rear diffuser
Black BMW kidney grilles
Black side gills
Titanium exhaust system with carbon fiber exhaust tips
The M4 Safety Car theme is completed by a set of LED grille-mounted flashers, LED rooftop
light bar, and a custom body
wrap by 3M in BMW Motorsport theme colors.
You will be able to download
the M4 Safety Car later this
month.
—Nate Risch
The Third Annual B.I.G. European Sports and Collector Car Show
(British, Italian & German)
Sunday, March 01, 2015
Sponsored by
Triumphs of Southwest Florida, (TSWFL)
&
The Hut
We have a new year and another excellent opportunity for individuals who are committed to the enjoyment and preservation of their B.I.G.
European sports and collector cars to relax and share their passions and experiences with fellow enthusiasts and the public.
This year’s show will be held in the parking lot of The Hut at the Peace Tropical Gardens, 5150 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905.
The Hut Number is 239-225-0907
.
The show is open to all B.I.G. European sports and collector cars, vintage and modern, on Sunday March 01, 2014 from 10:00 am to 2:00
pm. Participants and Spectators will vote for their favorite cars within each class and one vote for the Best Car in Show. This show will
feature European sports & collector cars, raffle items, 50/50 drawing, vendor tables, music, food and drink. Cars may be driven or transported
to the show.
Preregistration will end on February 15th. Pre-registered cars will receive goody-bags and dash plaques.
REGISTRATION FEES:
Pre-Registration
First Car $20.00, Additional Cars $15.00 each
Car registered after Feb. 15th, are all $25.00.
Editoral credit:
Nate Risch (BMWCCA.org)
Photo credit: autoevolution.com
For the show participants that live outside of Southwest Florida the Comfort Inn located near the show site is holding some rooms for you.
Mention the B.I.G. car show to get a discounted rate for your room. Register early, because they will fill up with the Snowbird season.
Comfort Inn
4171 Broadway Road
Fort Myers, FL 33905
239-694-9200
Event Coordinator: Dennis McKinley (239) 283-1534 or dennis-mckinley@comcast.net
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Tampa, FL 33679
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