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Blue Ridge Chapter—BMW Car Club of America
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Vol. XXXII Issue 3
Go-karting on
Dec. 6 with
track all for us
by Brad Day
Go-karting...ALL TO OURSELVES!
Yes, no more sharing the track with skinny
15 year olds who pass you like you're standing still. No more waiting in line for 8 year
olds at the birthday party. We're finally renting the go-kart track just for ourselves!
Join us on Friday, December 6th for a 3hour go-karting extravaganza. We will be
renting the G-Force karting track in Richmond from 7pm – 10pm and we'll be the
only ones driving!
RSVP by Dec. 1
Snacks and drinks will
be served but here's
the best part...it's totally FREE! Yes, the
chapter is springing for this one so show up
to give it a go once or run all night until your
arms fall off and your butt is numb. We'll be
able to do enduro races for those who are up
for it or we can split up drivers into groups
and do a bracket race to determine the
fastest Blue Ridge Chapter kart pilot! If
you're never been karting in Richmond but
would like to join us, please register with GForce online using this shortened link:
http://goo.gl/jRZM9j (the link will be on the
chapter website Events page too. Those who
have been to G-Force before don't have to
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INSIDE:
September/October 2013
Bimmer Brake & Brew
returns for Nov. 3 tour
by Brad Day
Remember? It's no longer called Novemberfest! The Bimmer Brake and Brew is our
annual drive to some of the finest brewing destinations central Virginia has to offer.
This year we'll be hitting up Albemarle CiderWorks, the
Blue Mountain Barrel House, and possibly a third stop
on our scenic back roads cruise through the counties of Register online by Oct. 27
or RSVP to Brad at
Albemarle and Nelson.
ub3r02@gmail.com
We'll begin on Sunday, November 3rd, at 10am. The
meeting point will be the parking lot at the entrance to
Piedmont Valley Community College just south of Charlottesville on highway 20.
From there we will find a fun way to wind over to Albemarle CiderWorks in North Garden for a sampling of their finest cider d'pomme. When we arrive at Blue Mountain
Barrel House, a catered lunch and bourbon barrel aged beers will greet us. At press
time, a potential third stop on the tour had not yet been finalized, but it will be somewhere in the southern Albemarle/Nelson area.
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All set for 6th Street Survival
by Brad Day
We are all set for our 6th TireRack Teen Street Survival. All student slots are currently
filled but if you'd like to get on the last minute waiting list or volunteer to help during
the event, please e-mail blueridgestreetsurvival@gmail.com.
We will be starting bright and early on Saturday, October 26th at Richmond International Raceway. Thirty young drivers will have their lives, and hopefully their driving habits, changed for the better. If you have a new driver in your family please
consider enrolling them in our next Street Survival or find another event in the VA area
by visiting StreetSurvival.org. Thank you to all our members who donated throughout
the year to help with costs for the event. I can't think of a better charity program!
Picnic report with dessert recipes, p 4
•
Oak Tree Grand Prix at VIR, p 7
•
Cabin air filter DIY, p 10
from the editor
On the cover: Panorama of wine tour participants.
photo courtesy of Brad Day
The air is crisp, the leaves are changing colors, it’s
fall in Central Virginia. There may not be a better
time to take a backroads drive through our region.
I’m looking forward to the Bimmer Brake and
Brew tour coming up on Nov. 3. Among the stops
will be Albemarle Ciderworks for what I think is
some of the best hard cider out there. The Shelton
family has been growing apples for a long time,
focusing on older varietals. Those apples bring a
complexity to the ciders that sets them apart from
more commercial ones. We’ll also be visiting Blue
Mountain’s Barrel House for brew samples and a
catered lunch. See page 1 for details and the link
to register online. I hope you’ll come out and join
us for the day!
Membership offers many discounts
Most of you probably know that your BMW CCA membership grants you a
discount on parts and service at our local dealerships. But that’s not all your
card provides. Visit https://www.bmwcca.org/membershipbenefits/discounts
and log in to see a variety of discounts available. There are offers for Hertz car
rentals, hotels, museums, factory tours, and other travel-related opportunities,
including savings at Busch Gardens. You’ll also find discounts with various
parts vendors, tire companies, and a garage storage company. With the options
available you can participate in a performance driving school, take a factory
tour, stay in Greenville at the Crowne Plaza, and top off your trip with a visit to
the Biltmore—all with membership discounts!
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Next time you see Brad Day, give him a big thank
you for his service to the chapter. Brad is finishing
up his third year as chapter president and served as
secretary for five years before that. He’s ready to take
a step back for a while. Read his note on page 5.
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WANTED: A new chapter president. Must have
enthusiasm for all things BMW. Beyond that, we
have a leadership team in place who can help the
next president lead the Blue Ridge Chapter forward.
Think you might be interested? Talk to Brad, Byron
(past president), or any other chapter officer.
Meet the crew at monthly gatherings
Come on out for food and conversation with fellow enthusiasts!
First Wednesday of each month:
Richmond, 5:30–7:30 at Champps, 9202 Stony Point Parkway, contact
frank.gorse@patientfirst.com
Lynchburg, 5:30–7:30 at Benjamin’s, US 221 in Forest, contact Nick Frye,
fryebaby161@gmail.com
Third Tuesday of each month:
Charlottesville, 6–8 at Sedona Taphouse, 1035 Millmont Street behind Barracks
Road Shopping Center, contact Brad Day, Ub3r02@gmail.com
The Fine Print
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Thanks to first-time contributor Dave Sanders for
not one, but two articles in this issue!.
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More thanks are due to Frank Gorse for his efforts
with the chapter’s Street Survival teen driving
school. This year’s event is just around the corner
on Oct. 26. If you’d like to provide financial assistance to the program, consider a donation to the
BMW CCA Foundation. See page 11 for a letter
from National president Bruce Hazard about the
Foundation’s fundraising campaign and the challenge grant that will match donations through the
end of 2013.
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Auf Bergstrassen (On Mountain Roads) is the official publication of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the
BMW CCA, Inc., (the Club) a not-for-profit organization in no manner connected with BMW or
BMWNA. All information furnished herein is provided by and for the members of the Club and the
Club assumes no responsibility for any of the ideas, opinions or suggestions contained herein. The
contents of this newsletter remain the property of the Club. Persons wishing to communicate with
the Club or submit articles for publication in the newsletter should address themselves to:
Blue Ridge BMW Chapter
P.O. Box 4381
Charlottesville, VA 22905
Display advertising space is limited and preference is given to businesses within the region
that Blue Ridge Chapter serves. Inquiries should be directed to the editor. Note: Blue Ridge
Chapter does not endorse the products and/or services offered by the businesses
advertising in this publication.
Please send address changes directly to:
BMW CCA, Inc
640 South Main Street, Suite 201
Greenville, SC 29601
or call: 1.800.878.9292
’Til next time, happy motoring!
Also visit www.bmwcca.org and log in to change address, phone, email, car models.
Log in instructions are provided after clicking the login button at the top of the home page.
—Lisa Cunningham
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Who’s who in
Blue Ridge
welcome,
new Blue Ridge
members!
Sally Booher
Robert Alexander Bradford
William T. Bradford
Lorraine Marie Campbell
Thomas Casey
Theodore Latima Caul
Rodney Clemmer
George M. Coles
Luis Felipe Cornejo
Eric Russell Fletcher
Paul D. Garnett
Steve Garnett
Scott Golightly
Derek Johnson
Kamran Khan
John C. Knoll
Daniel Lee Lineberger
David Mellen
Jonathan M. Murphy
Robert Paxton
Rob Prince
Christopher Scott Regan
Peter Terry
Officers
President: Brad Day
434/ 207-8008
ub3r02@gmail.com
Vice President: Nick Frye
434/ 229-9369
fryebaby161@gmail.com
Secretary: Dennis Topper
804/ 380-5843
Topper219@comcast.net
Treasurer: Byron McCauley
434/ 296-3772
Lbm2e@yahoo.com
Newsletter Editor: Lisa Cunningham
434/ 971-1361
lisakc70@yahoo.com
Richmond Rep: Paul Coakley
804/ 261-5928
pcoakley02@verizon.net
Richmond Rep: Dennis Topper
804/ 380-5843
Topper219@comcast.net
Charlottesville Rep: Steve Cunningham
434/ 962-9540
beadbrothers@gmail.com
Charlottesville Rep: Phil Marx
434/ 979-4919
BMWCCA1@gmail.com
Valley Rep: Butch Eskey
540/ 289-9872
abeskey@comcast.net
Lynchburg Rep: Nick Frye
434/ 229-9369
fryebaby161@gmail.com
Blacksburg Rep: James Millhiser
jmillhiser@gmail.com
Culpeper
Fredericksburg
Culpeper
Richmond
Charlottesville
Richmond
Roanoke
Charlottesville
Lynchburg
Waynesboro
Radford
Christiansburg
Richmond
Blacksburg
Bealeton
Palmyra
Lynchburg
Crozet
Lynchburg
Free Union
Midlothian
Henrico
Richmond
Chapter Adviser: Tom Millhiser, millhisert@aol.com
Raleigh’s NC Museum of Art offers
Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed
Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed marks the North Carolina Museum of
Art's first design exhibition, exploring the history and development of the
Porsche lineage from the 1930s to the present day.
Featuring 22 automobiles, Porsche by Design presents cars owned by
Ralph Lauren, Steve McQueen, and Janis Joplin, as well as the one-of-akind Panamericana concept car on loan from the Porsche Museum in
Stuttgart, Germany.
Car lovers will appreciate the rarity and engineering genius of the automobiles on view. Art lovers will be intrigued by Porsche design and the connections that can be drawn with other works of art. All will gain a deep
appreciation for hallmarks of the Porsche make: beauty, artistry, technology, and innovation.
The exhibit runs through January 20, 2014. A number of special events,
including trivia night, design your own car workshop, and an art car
meetup, are planned in conjunction with the exhibit. For more information
about the exhibit or the museum, visit http://ncartmuseum.org/exhibition/
porsche-by-design-seducing-speed.
Member Services
Membership Coordinator: Frank Gorse
804/ 360-1481
frank.gorse@patientfirst.com
Tool Steward: Paul Muskopf
mooseheadm5@yahoo.com
Autocross Coordinator: John Harmon
804/ 360-1947
jharmon128@gmail.com
Webmeister: Brad Day
434/ 207-8008
ub3r02@gmail.com
Newsletter submissions
Please submit all classifieds, photos, announcements,
articles, etc. by Nov. 20, 2013, to guarantee inclusion
in the next newsletter issue. Unsolicited articles and
photos are always welcome. Send to Lisa Cunningham at lisakc70@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Check out our web site
for current news and more
www.blueridgebmwcca.org
Classifieds can be found on page 11.
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It was a beautiful
day for a picnic
Crack (aka Saltine Candy)
70–80 saltines
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup butter (two sticks)
12-oz bag chocolate chips
Line a medium-sized cookie sheet with aluminum foil (the nonstick foil works great!).
Place one layer of saltines (35–40 crackers) in
the pan. Preheat oven to 350°. Melt the butter (I
use 1 stick each of salted and unsalted), sugar,
and a splash of vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to
a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil without stirring
for 3 minutes. Pour over saltines and spread
evenly. Place second layer of saltines on top.
Bake for 5 minutes (don’t overbake!). Sprinkle
chips over top and return to oven for about 1
minute to soften chips. Spread chips over
crackers. Chill until firm. Lift foil out of pan and
peel off. “Crack” the candy into chunks and
watch it disappear!
by Lisa Cunningham
The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for the 2013 Annual
Picnic on Aug. 11 at Darden Towe Park in Charlottesville. We had
a healthy turnout to enjoy the fine fare from Hamdinger’s, the
cornhole games, and the desserts shared by our chapter members.
Among the fan favorites are always the “crack” and Brenda
Thomasson’s coconut brownies. So to help you feed your sweet
tooth between now and next summer, the recipes for both can be
found to the right. Also a big hit again this year was the scavenger
hunt put together by picinic coordinator Steve Cunningham.
Adults and kids alike scurried around the park to find assorted
items from cars and grounds. Special thanks to Paul Muskopf and
Moosehead Engineering for the scavenger hunt prizes.
Brenda’s Coconut Brownies
In a 13 x 9 glass pan:
1st layer
1 stick of melted butter
1 box yellow cake mix
1 egg
Mix well and press to all sides of the
pan.
2nd layer
I do not measure these items just
cover 1st layer with coconut and
chopped pecans.
3rd layer
In a mixing bowl beat with electric
mixer the following:
1 8-oz pkg. softened cream cheese (I
use the light)
2 eggs
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Pour over the 2nd layer.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Let completely cool overnight before
cutting.
Enjoy! — Brenda Thomasson
For upcoming
events at VIR,
visit virnow.com
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Chapter seeking new President as
Brad Day prepares to step down
years to come and many of you are full of great ideas for drives and
social events! I know several of you out there have what it takes
to keep the wheels turning. And you wouldn't be steering alone.
I've made many great friends and mentors along the way who
helped me design rally routes and plan events. Folks who've been
with the club since the early days and newbies who just bought
their first BMW. Folks like Steve and Lisa, Frank, Dennis, Nick
and, of course Byron and Sueann who have all worked behind the
scenes for years making this club what it is. We're all here to help.
But now it's time for me to move back behind the scenes. I will
still be running the chapter website and facebook page, contributing articles to the newsletter and heading up a drive or two
throughout the year.
I encourage anyone who is interested in becoming a chapter
officer or filling the soon to be vacant president role to contact me
or any of our current chapter officers. No experience is required
and the only prerequisite is that you love hanging out with fun
people and their BMWs. Trust me, if I can handle it, anyone can!
Thank you so much for the many years of fun and I will see you at
the next event.
By Brad Day
Well my BMW friends, I think the time has come for me to switch
seats and let someone else drive for a while. For the past 3 years
you have let me come up with wacky rally routes, spend money
bringing Roundel columnists down to visit from Massachusetts
and generally have a great time with a bunch of other BMW fanatics. To me this club is about having a blast and enjoying our fabulous cars. Unfortunately, life has been getting in the way of my
ability to plan for automotive fun over the last year. I've been traveling quite a bit with my job with no end in sight. My travel schedule has kept me from being able to plan outings very far in advance
and our event calendar has suffered for it. I just don't feel I can
provide the event planning leadership that is required of me so I
will be stepping down as president in early 2014.
I've had a great time over these 3 years as chapter president (and
5 years as secretary before that). But now it's time to pass the
wheel to a new captain. Fresh eyes and a new perspective are
needed if we're going to keep our chapter growing and viable for
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Blue and white among Classics on the Green
probably the nicest VW Rabbit GTI in North America (38,000
miles on the clock), as well as a Chrysler TC by Maserati. When is
the last time you saw one of those?
Show entries included five BMWs, with coupes and sedans from
1971 to 1991 represented. While our turnout was small, the cars
were all top-notch and received many compliments from the
crowd. But there can only be one winner and when the votes were
counted the entrants’ favorite BMW was a 1971 3.0 CSi entered by
Blue Ridge Chapter member Dennis Topper. Entrants have good
taste in BMWs because Dennis’s car is stunning. Other Chapter
entries were a 1980 635CSi (Donald Elliott), a 1983 320i (Dave
Sanders), and a 1991 850i (Linwood Mingis). A 1976 3.0 Si
rounded out the field.
Next year’s event will be held on 13-14 September and the featured marque will be Ferrari. Be sure to “save the date” and have
your BMW ready for a great weekend, of cars, music, and wine.
by Dave Sanders
The Central Virginia British Car Club’s 29th Annual Classics on
the Green European Automobile Festival was held on 14-15 September at the New Kent Winery in New Kent County, Virginia.
What makes CVBCC’s event different from those put on by most
British car clubs is that they allow, as the name suggests, European
cars. While there was no shortage of MGs, Triumphs, and Jaguars;
this year German cars were out in force. Mercedes Benz was the
featured marque and there was a special celebration of the Porsche
911 for its 50th birthday. BMW and VW were also well represented.
Classics on the Green is more than a car show and you don’t
have to be a gear head to enjoy the event. Other events on Saturday include a fun rally/tour, and a happy hour and a dinner party
at the host hotel. In addition to the nearly 300 cars on display, on
Sunday there is live music, a silent auction, and wine tasting with
wines from four local wineries.
This is not a concours so you can leave your
Q Tips at home. The entrants are the judges
and vote for their favorite car in each class.
My vote for the best MGA was one that hit a
deer the night before; the owner deserved a
vote for having the determination to bring a
mangled car to the show and proudly displayed the broken parts on top of the bonnet.
You never know what you’ll see on display;
there was a Mercedes-Benz Unimog, exotics
such as a two Lamborghini Gallardos, what is
Blue Ridge on the Green: BMWs
owned by Don Elliott, Linwood
Mingis, and Dave Sanders share
the green with the crowd’s
favorite: Dennis Topper’s 1971
3.0 CSi.
photo by Dave Sanders
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ALMS Oak Tree Grand Prix at VIR
ing and exciting. P1 class are prototype cars, high horsepower and
very fast on the straight sections. GT are production cars with limited modifications sharing design similarities with showroom
vehicles. This class includes Aston Martin Vantage, BMW Z4GT,
Corvette C6.R, Ferrari 458 Italia, Lotus Evora, and Porsche
911GT3 RSR. P2 Class is a smaller and less powerful version of
their P1 counterparts. GT Challenge Class features three specifications of Porsche’s 911GT3 Cup car. As in GT class, the Porsche
911GT3 Cup car is based on the road-going Porsche 911GT3 RS.
The P1 Muscle Milk sponsored car ran away from the field,
stayed in front, and finished first. For BMW, Team RLL (Rayhall/Letterman) finished in 4th and 5th places behind a Ferrari,
Porsche, and Corvette. Near the end of the race, there was a spectacular crash that was broadcast on the news of a Porsche 911 GT3
going airborne and landing on stacks of tires right next to a camera man who dusts himself off, checks on the driver, and continues
filming. The race will be broadcast on October 19th on Fox at
11AM and again at 4 PM on October 20th.
VIR plans to resurface the entire track and widen it in spots as
well as re-paving the Paddock Area over the winter months. They
have also sent tissue samples to
several
locations with the
goal of cloning
the famous oak
tree and planting a replacement, though in
a fan area outside the track.
by Dennis Topper
The American LeMans Series race was held at VIR Racetrack Saturday, Oct. 12. VIR is in the community of Alton, near Danville, VA
and the Dan River. It’s about a 2½ hour drive from Richmond.
The Oak Tree , a 200 year old specimen, has stood inside the southern-most turn providing a visual landmark for drivers on the
track. Unfortunately, the oak toppled over during the past winter
and participants were provided with a slice from the tree to add to
their keychain.
This season’s primary sponsor is Tequila Patron and although
they were prevented from having the portable bar and tequila
shots provided at earlier races (some said by the Virginia ABC, others said by the ALMS race commission), they do have two cars in
the competition. Not surprisingly, VIR proved to be a great venue
for the race. For those not familiar with the track, fan parking,
camping, concessions, vendor tents, and driver team trucks are all
inside the track and very fan accessible. We packed a picnic and
folding chairs, brought a cooler and cigars. VIR has some
hotel/condo spots available but we chose to stay nearby for greater
room selection as well as restaurants. There was a BMW Corral
hosted by the Tarheel and National Capital Chapters that provided
a catered lunch and tent overlooking the lower “s”turn sequence
along with other benefits. While we chose not to utilize the Corral,
we ended up parking across the access road from the group and
saw a few of our members during the race. Although the temperature was reasonable and there was often a breeze, the sun was
warm and made seeking the shade desirable.
For anyone not familiar with the ALMS Race Series, there are 4
car classes running at the same time with different power/weight
specifications and requirements making the race always challeng-
Day at the races: BMWs
were among the cars competing in the American Le
Mans Series race at VIR.
photos by Dennis Topper
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Road racing still lives at Watkins Glen
by Dave Sanders
Watkins Glen, New York is considered by many to be the site of
the re-birth of post-war sports car racing in the U.S. Resident
Cameron Argetsinger, who had money, influence, and a new MG
TC he wanted to race, was able to convince the town’s officials
that a sports car race on nearby public roads and through downtown Watkins Glen was a good idea and would benefit the town.
They agreed and the first race was held in 1948. Racing on the
streets continued until 1952 when the town shut it down due to
safety concerns: hay bales made lousy guardrails but were a convenient place to sit and the results were tragic when a car spun
out of control.
It’s been more than 60 years since the race cars roared down
Franklin Street, the main street through town, but the glory days
of road racing are recreated each year with the Watkins Glen
Grand Prix Festival; held on the first weekend after Labor Day.
Each year there is a featured marque; this year it was the Mini, but
both BMC Minis and BMW MINIs were recognized. While vintage races, held at the Watkins Glen International (WGI) permanent circuit, are the main attraction, what sets the Festival apart
from other vintage races is that you don’t have to race a vintage car
to participate. The Festival allows spectators to become a part of
the action by participating in one of several rallies or car shows.
This year some 1,200 people took part in one of these events.
What makes these events so popular is that after they’re over
each group takes two laps around the old 6.6 mile road course.
Wind ‘er up: How many times do we turn the key for
a 12-lap race?
photo by Dave Sanders
Franklin Street is closed to traffic and lined with spectators cheering on the cars as they head down what used to be the main
straight and start/finish line. Then, after all the street cars take
their laps, the entire course is closed to traffic and unmuffled race
cars, which are driven from WGI to town, take the final two.
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Watkins Glen—cont. Karting—cont.
You’ve really got to admire a town that allows racecars to be
driven on public highways, but I suspect the amount of money
pumped into the local economy might have something to do
with the decision.
This year my wife Doris and I participated in the Glenora Run,
the oldest rally in the Festival. Limited to 130 cars at least 25
years old, it is the oldest and most popular rally and fills up
quickly, usually by October of the previous year. Sponsored by
Glenora Wine Cellars, the rally starts with a continental breakfast
buffet at the vineyard, includes lunch, and as a bonus each
entrant gets a commemorative bottle of wine. Our 1983 320i was
one of the newer cars, but a 1985 635CSi (the only other BMW)
squeaked by with only three years to spare.
If you enjoy vintage racing but are not content with merely
being a spectator and want to participate in a great event, the
Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival is one you will not want to
miss.
register with them again) Keep an eye on the chapter Facebook
page too for more details...and probably some trash talking too!
facebook.com/BlueRidgeBMWCCA
If you'd like to join us for go-karting please RSVP so we can get
an accurate head count when planning for snacks. We will meet at
the track at 7pm. To reserve your spot please e-mail Brad Day at
ub3r02@gmail.com or call 434-207-8008 by December 1st . GForce Karting is located at 4245 Carolina Avenue, Building B just
to the east of Richmond International Raceway. See you at the
track!
Tour—cont.
The event will cost $25 per person. Please register online using
the link to MotorsportReg.com found on our chapter website
Events page. You can use a credit card to pay and save a stamp.
Registration for the event will close on October 27th. If you'd like
to RSVP the old fashioned way, please e-mail Brad at
ub3r02@gmail.com and send a check for $25 per person made out
to Blue Ridge BMW CCA to PO Box 4381, Charlottesville, VA
22905.
New Address Reminder
If your mailing address has changed, please contact the
National office to update their records. National supplies
the mailing labels both for the Roundel and our chapter
newsletter. We are unable to make changes at the local
level.
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Tech Notes
the
tool
box
Cabin air filter is
easy DYI change
Paul Muskopf, tool steward
mooseheadm5@yahoo.com
from Bavarian Autosport
If you’d like to borrow a tool, contact Paul and
he’ll make arrangements to get the tool to you.
Most BMW and MINI owners are very good about changing their
engine’s air filter, but they rarely change the cabin air microfilter.
(If your response is, “I didn’t even know my BMW had a cabin air
microfilter,” you’re not alone.) The size and shape of these filters
vary widely from model to model, as does the step-by-step procedure for changing them.
The tools:
• Electronic troubleshooting manuals on CD for
e23, e24, e28, e30, e31, e32, e34, and e36
models. Easily navigated wiring schematics (in
English) showing colors and sequence of wires
and connectors.
• Hub and rear wheel bearing R&R kit
• Master bushing kit for subframe bushings
• 16 1 050 - fuel line disconnect tool
• LT-940 - fuel pump retaining ring removal tool
• Tool for removing cooling fan from older models
• Reset tool/code readers for service indicator
lights for models through 2007
• Windshield lock trim tool
• Anti-theft radio screwdriver
• Clutch alignment tools for various models
• Bentley manual for the e30 (3-series 84–90)
• Bentley manual for the e34 (5-series 89–95)
• Bentley manual for the e36 (3-series 92–98)
• Bentley manual for the e39 (5-series 95–03)
• Bentley manual for the e46 (3-series 99–05)
• Parts CD BMW Mobile Tradition: includes e12,
e21, e30, motorcycles to ‘69.
• G-Tech accelerometer
• Pressure brake bleeder by Motive Products
• Tie rod end puller
• Complete set of hex wrench sockets
Dirty filter on top,
clean filter below
BMW and MINI recommend that these filters be changed every
15,000 miles (down from 30,000 originally). Otto recommends
once per year or more often if the vehicle is used in “dirty air”
areas. A 6-month inspection of the filter will reveal where the
actual change interval should be. Once you install the new microfilter, you’ll notice that the car smells fresher and the AC works
better. Bavarian Autosport stocks all of the BMW and MINI
micro-filters at www.bavauto.com or call our agents at 800-5352002 for assistance.
To watch videos or obtain DYI instructions for your particular
BMW model, visit http://blog.bavauto.com/7031/
BMW Recall: E60, E61 5-Series
for Tail Light Electrical Plugs
RICHMOND TOOLS
contact Jeff Gilbert at newbmw@aol.com
• Reset tool/code readers for service indicator
lights for models through 2007
• Pressure brake bleeder
BMW is performing a recall on various 5 series models from
model years 2008 through 2010. The electrical plug connection
for the tail lights may loosen and cause increased resistance,
resulting in a loss of running, brake, reverse and/or turn signal
lights. The repair is to replace the bulb carrier assemblies.
Affected models:
E60/61 5-Series produced 3/1/07 through 12/31/09
Don Elliott
804-222-2806
D. H. Elliott’s
According to the recall:
Jewelers
“Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other
motorists of the driver’s intentions, increasing the risk of a crash.”
20% savings to BMW CCA members
The recall is scheduled to begin during October 2013. Owners of
affected vehicles are being notified by BMW. Further information
can be obtained by contacting BMW customer relations at 1-800525-7417.
Watchmakers & Jewelers Since 1894
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Challenge grant doubles gifts to Foundation
Generosity: the habit of giving, often accepted in society as a desirable
virtue. Well, we think it is, anyway.
Altruism: the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion
to the welfare of others. We like that, too.
Challenge: something that by its nature or character serves as a call
to battle or special effort, a show of strength.
end of the year will be eligible for matching funds. The potential
impact: $500,000!
It is our sense of community that has made the BMW CCA the
largest marque car club in the world. The growth of our Street Survival program has resulted from our community coming together
to make an impact on teen distracted driving—and it’s this same
community, through donations of memorabilia and knowledge,
that has created the largest archive of BMW information and artifacts in the U.S.
Now is the time for the BMW CCA community to help the
Foundation take a significant step in our evolution—a step that
benefits everyone. Please consider a generous gift to our future.
For more information—or to make a gift to the campaign—visit
https://www.bmwccafoundation.org/about/250000-challengegrant/.
These three words reflect just a few of the values of the BMW CCA.
It’s why we are the ultimate BMW community—and it’s our longstanding sense of community that brings us together now to make
a significant step in the evolution of the Club and the Foundation.
During our Oktoberfest celebration, the BMW CCA Foundation
launched a new capital campaign, a fund-raising effort that benefits the entire BMW CCA community. Its goals are simple: double
the impact of our Street Survival program and grow our library,
archive, and museum to be the premier BMW museum in the
United States.
We are off to a great start: The Foundation has already received
over $600,000 in pledges toward its $7,000,000 goal. To continue
that momentum, the Foundation has also announced a $250,000
challenge grant. Meeting this challenge will allow us to exceed our
$1,000,000 campaign goal for 2013. Every dollar you donate by the
—Bruce Hazard, President, BMW Car Club of America
Classifieds
years with no accidents. Well maintained, so it shouldn’t need any
parts for many miles. The E36 M3 is amazing to drive, but I need 4
doors for my family. Chris Newton (804) 307-2027 asking $9,000 or
best offer.
2003 M3 Coupe - Imola Red/Black Leather. Second owner. 18"
wheels w/ near new Hankooks. Sunroof, SMG, cold weather package,
xenon headlights, PDC, DICE iPod adapter with 2.5 Spec Dock. 106K
miles. Never tracked or launched. All stock except SS brake lines.
7.5K oil/filter changes. Full records available. All recalls done on time.
Interior in excellent shape. Exterior has some paint chips, lip scrapes.
All mechanical parts in excellent shape. Asking $16,0000 or reasonable offer. A well maintained, abuse-free M car. Call George
Weilacher at 434-989-0458 or email at georgem3smg@gmail.com
1976 2002 for sale. $15000. Fjord Blue with white racing stripes and
roof. I acquired this car in 2003, and believe I am the second owner.
This car is 95% completely restored (there's always something). Have
done all the maintenance at regular intervals – and garage kept for last
7 years (prior to and after re-paint) Highlights include:
2007 M6 convertible - Black Sapphire/sepang merino, 500 bhp V10
w/7 speed SMG, meticulously dealer maintained beyond factory
requirements, all fully documented, clean Carfax 1 owner, always
garaged occasional weekend car with only 19000 miles. No issues,no
surprises. Asking $46900 from original $111000 MSRP. You will be
pleased. Contact Bill Suite 276-730-4075 or wrsuite@gmail.com
• Replaced motor
• Upgraded to 5 speed trans
• Replaced interior (carpets, headliner, re-upholstered recaro seats,
dome light)
• Repainted Car (Masters Auto Body)
• Upgraded suspension (Bilstien shocks / eibach springs)
• Upgrade carburetor (Weber 32/36)
• Performance distributor
• Electronic points
Contact Bud at budcamp1@embarqmail.com
FREE. 325is original coil springs and shocks, full set. Replaced over
4 years ago. Boxed and in good shape. Pick up in Lexington VA. Call
Gregg at 540 460 2238 or email greggamonette@gmail.com
1998 E36 M3, 2 door coupe, 5 speed, 154,000 miles. New continental
sport tires, recent replacement cross drilled rotors, cool carbon pads,
stainless steel braided brake lines, new shocks and all suspension
bushings, control arms, metal impeller water pump, all aluminum radiator (no plastic), replaced headliner, new windshield and repainted
front half of car to get rid of rock chips. I’ve owned this car for 10
Classified Info: Ads are free to Club members listing personal, BMWrelated items. All ads will run in one issue only unless otherwise requested.
Submit ads to Lisa Cunningham: lisakc70@yahoo.com or snail mail to PO
Box 4381, Charlottesville, VA 22905
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on the horizon
OCTOBER
26: Street Survival, Richmond, see page 1
27: RSVP for Brake & Brew tour, see page 1
NOVEMBER
3: Brake & Brew tour, 10 am, see page 1
6: Richmond monthly gathering, 5:30–7:30 at Champps*
6: Lynchburg monthly gathering, 5:30–7:30 at Benjamin’s ‡
19: Charlottesville monthly gathering, 6:00–8 at Sedona Taphouse†
20: Deadline for submissions to next newsletter issue
DECEMBER
1: RSVP for go-karting, see page 1
4: Richmond monthly gathering, 5:30–7:30 at Champps*
4: Lynchburg monthly gathering, 5:30–7:30 at Benjamin’s‡
6: Go-karting in Richmond, see page 1
17: Charlottesville monthly gathering, 6:00–8 at Sedona Taphouse†
For up-to-date event info, see our website: www.blueridgebmwcca.org
For VSMC autocross dates, visit www.vmsc.org/?hf=schedule.
*9202 Stony Point Parkway, contact frank.gorse@patientfirst.com
†1035 Millmont Street, contact Brad Day, Ub3r02@gmail.com
‡US 221 in Forest, contact Nick Frye, fryebaby161@gmail.com
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