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Volume 36 Number 5<br />
June 2007<br />
<strong>Inside</strong>:<br />
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Autocross Results<br />
Dinan Day Afternoon<br />
Car-Control Clinic<br />
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departments<br />
It’s Time To Get Involved!<br />
By Kyle Breton<br />
Photos by D.R. Unks ...............12<br />
Autocross #1 Results<br />
Photos by Ovidiu Predescu ......15<br />
Dinan Day Afternoon<br />
By D.R. Unks ...........................16<br />
Car-Control Clinic ......................21<br />
News From National..................24<br />
HPDS at Thunderhill ................28<br />
Across The Board ......................................5<br />
Calendar of Events ......................................6<br />
Announcements ........................................7<br />
Minutes .......................................................9<br />
Bimmerphile ............................................10<br />
New Members .........................................20<br />
Rumble Strip ............................................23<br />
<strong>CCA</strong> Discounts ........................................25<br />
Factory Authorized <strong>BMW</strong> Dealers ......25<br />
Chapter Contacts ....................................26<br />
Your input is encouraged!<br />
Submissions deadline is the 1st of<br />
each month prior to publication.<br />
On the cover<br />
The old stalwart stands proud<br />
among its descendants.<br />
Photo by Donovan R. Unks<br />
Volume 36, No. 5<br />
June, 2007<br />
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Hello again. It has been quite a while since I’ve<br />
done a column. So much has taken place since<br />
the last one!<br />
The chapter is doing quite well. Event participation is<br />
exceptional!—the April autocross had over 120 participants!<br />
If you’re interested in pushing yourself and your car in a<br />
controlled environment at lower speeds than a high-performance<br />
driving school, you should check this out. Hundreds<br />
of others have!<br />
Our past car-control clinics have all filled very quickly, so<br />
we added additional clinics and they filled, too—with waiting<br />
lists! We believe these clinics offer one of the best values<br />
to our members. Understanding how your car behaves and<br />
how much more it can perform when necessary is truly a<br />
service the Club should be providing to our community.<br />
But, social events aren’t taking a back seat to the driving<br />
events. We have a bevy of tours on the calendar and, of<br />
course, Festorics at the Monterey Historics in August—our<br />
premier social event each year.<br />
Tammi Hull and I attended the 2007 Chapter Congress<br />
in April. It was a day and a half of meetings and discussions<br />
with a focus on how to get volunteer participation. Sound<br />
familiar? Seems this is the lament of just about every <strong>BMW</strong><br />
<strong>CCA</strong> chapter in the country. If you have enough time to help<br />
at one event, contact that event chair. If you can do a little<br />
more, contact an activity leader. And if you want to manage a<br />
program, contact that board liaison. The Golden Gate chapter<br />
is what we make it!<br />
Our financials continue to be okay—perhaps not as much<br />
in reserve as I would like, but enough to ensure we have deposits<br />
for events and room for operational costs. The chaptermagazine<br />
advertising is on a rise after sinking to a low when<br />
we announced a new policy that requires full payment in<br />
advance. We had over $18,000 in receivables last year —due,<br />
By Mike Mills, President<br />
in part, to our own lack of follow up and follow through.<br />
The pay-in-advance policy for 2007 caught our advertisers<br />
off guard, but they have come back, and our cash flow has<br />
improved significantly. Please show your support of our advertisers<br />
by using their services. They provide us with means<br />
to make this a better chapter for you.<br />
Next time you’re on the Internet, take a look at our <strong>GGC</strong><br />
website. We have freshened it up; I think you’ll see that the<br />
topics you’re interested in are easier to find now. Oh, yes, we<br />
have added advertising to the site as well. Again, please support<br />
our advertisers.<br />
A good reason to visit the site is to see the second retail<br />
store that has been added. You can now order merchandise<br />
online directly from Lands End with the chapter logo (or not),<br />
with no minimum quantities.<br />
Speaking of updated websites, have you looked at the<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> national website lately? It has really changed,<br />
with frequent news articles and press releases associated with<br />
the <strong>BMW</strong> community. Over the next several months (and<br />
longer), more changes will enhance its value to attract new<br />
members, as well as provide you with support and services.<br />
Until next time, cheers,<br />
Mills<br />
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Across The Board
Calendar of Events<br />
Find the most current calendar at:<br />
www.ggc<strong>BMW</strong>cca.org<br />
Dates Event/ Location Organization/ Contact<br />
June<br />
Jun 2 Tech Session: Exterior Detailing Clinic GG Chpt<br />
TBD Jeff Cowan<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org membershipchair@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Jun 2-3 Willow Springs Driving School LA Chpt<br />
Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, Rosamond, CA Delight Lucas<br />
www.bmwclubla.org bmwcca_la_driving_school@cox.net<br />
Jun 9 7th Annual Tour of the Lost Coast GG Chpt<br />
Weott, CA David Simmons<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org bavarianrescue@sbcglobal.net<br />
Jun 9 Board Meeting GG Chpt<br />
Stevens Creek <strong>BMW</strong>, Santa Clara, CA Kelly Collins<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org communicationsmanager@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Jun 9-10 Club Race - Buttonwillow GG Chpt<br />
Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA Steve Walsh<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org clubracing@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Jun 16 Autocross GG Chpt<br />
Marina Municipal Airport, Marina, CA Kris Linquist & Matt Visser<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org autocross@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Jun 23 Santa Cruz Mountain Tour & Wine Tasting GG Chpt<br />
Santa Cruz, CA David Crum<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org tours@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Jun 23-24 Spokane Raceway Driving School Inland Empire<br />
Spokane Raceway Park, Spokane, WA Scott Adare<br />
www.iebmw.org sadare@aol.com<br />
Jun 30 <strong>GGC</strong> Summer Drive & Picnic GG Chpt<br />
Los Altos Hills, CA Edgar Chen<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org socialdirector@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
July<br />
Jul 7-8 Club Race - Willow Springs GG Chpt<br />
Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, Rosamond, CA Steve Walsh<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org clubracing@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Jul 13 Pacific Raceways Driving School Puget Sound<br />
Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA Eric Bitte<br />
www.bmwpugetsound.com registrar@bmwpugetsound.com<br />
Jul 14 Sierra Tour & Wine Tasting GG Chpt<br />
Gold Country Jeff Cowan<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org membershipchair@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Jul 21 Board Meeting GG Chpt<br />
TBD Kelly Collins<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org communicationsmanager@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
August<br />
Aug 4 Car Control Clinic GG Chpt<br />
Marina Municipal Airport, Marina, CA Bob Goebel & Grant Low<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org carcontrontrol@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Aug 5 Autocross GG Chpt<br />
Marina Municipal Airport, Marina, CA Kris Linquist & Matt Visser<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org autocross@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Aug 11 Board Meeting GG Chpt<br />
East Bay <strong>BMW</strong>, Pleasanton, CA Kelly Collins<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org communicationsmanager@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Aug 11 Bay Area 02 9th Anniversary Bay Area 02<br />
San Francisco, CA JP Collins<br />
www.bayarea02.com jp@bayarea02.com<br />
Aug 11-12 Club Racing School<br />
Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, Rosamond, CA Scott Hughes<br />
www.bmwccaclubracing.com<br />
Aug 17 Ultimate Clean Car Contest CC Chpt<br />
Black Horse Golf Course, Monterey, CA Wayne Wundram<br />
www.cccbmwcca.org bmwayne@aol.com<br />
Aug 17-19 <strong>BMW</strong> Festorics 2007 GG Chpt<br />
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Salinas, CA Team Festorics<br />
www.festorics.org info@festorics.org<br />
Aug 17 Backroads to Big Sur GG Chpt<br />
Big Sur, CA David Crum www.ggcbmwcca.org<br />
tours@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Aug 25-26 Thunderhill Driving School GG Chpt<br />
Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA Bruce Nesbit & Billy Maher<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org trackschools@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
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September<br />
Sep 7 Buttonwillow Driving School Central CA<br />
Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA Peter Kwan<br />
www.cccbmwcca.org pk@pkengring.com<br />
Sep 8 Board Meeting GG Chpt<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> of Mountain View, Mountain View, CA Kelly Collins<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org communicationsmanager@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Sep 8 Pacific Raceways Driving School Puget Sound<br />
Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA Eric Bitte<br />
www.bmwpugetsound.com registrar@bmwpugetsound.com<br />
Sep 15 Autocross GG Chpt<br />
Marina Municipal Airport, Marina, CA Kris Linquist & Matt Visser<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org autocross@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Sep 22 Fall Tour GG Chpt<br />
Mt. Hamilton - Mt. Diablo David Crum<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org tours@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Sep 30-Oct 5 Oktoberfest <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong><br />
Fort Worth, TX National Office<br />
www.bmwcca.org info@bmwcca.org 864 250-0022<br />
October<br />
Oct 6-7 California Speedway Driving School LA Chpt<br />
California Speedway, Fontana, CA Delight Lucas<br />
www.bmwclubla.org bmwcca_la_driving_school@cox.net<br />
Oct 6-7 Spokane Raceway Driving School Inland Empire<br />
Spokane Raceway Park, Spokane, WA Scott Adare<br />
www.iebmw.org sadare@aol.com<br />
Oct 13 Board Meeting GG Chpt<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> of San Francisco Kelly Collins<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org communicationsmanager@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Oct 13-14 Club Racing School<br />
Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA Scott Hughes<br />
www.bmwccaclubracing.com<br />
Oct 20 Car-Control Clinic GG Chpt<br />
Marina Municipal Airport, Marina, CA Bob Goebel & Grant Low<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org carcontrontrol@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Oct 21 Autocross GG Chpt<br />
Marina Municipal Airport, Marina, CA Kris Linquist & Matt Visser<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org autocross@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Oct 27 Pumpkin Tour GG Chpt<br />
Half Moon Bay, CA David Crum<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org tours@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Oct 27-28 Club Race - Thunderhill GG Chpt<br />
Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA Steve Walsh<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org clubracing@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
November<br />
Nov 3-4 Infineon Driving School GG Chpt<br />
Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA Bruce Nesbit & Billy Maher<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org trackschools@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Nov 10 Board Meeting GG Chpt<br />
TBD Kelly Collins<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org communicationsmanager@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Nov 10-11 Club Race - Buttonwillow GG Chpt<br />
Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA Steve Walsh<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org clubracing@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Nov 11 Top Driver Shootout GG Chpt<br />
Marina Municipal Airport, Marina, CA Kris Linquist & Matt Visser<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org autocross@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
December<br />
Dec 8 Not the 49 Mile Scenic Drive Bay Area 02<br />
Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA JP Collins<br />
www.bayarea02.com jp@bayarea02.com<br />
Dec 15 Board Meeting GG Chpt<br />
Stevens Creek <strong>BMW</strong>, Santa Clara, CA Kelly Collins<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org communicationsmanager@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Bolded events are Regional or National <strong>CCA</strong> events<br />
To add an event to the calendar, email your information to:<br />
CommunicationsManager@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Volunteer Incentive Program Now Active!<br />
The <strong>GGC</strong> Board understands that none of our events, website,<br />
and chapter magazine would be possible without our many valuable<br />
volunteers. Your hard work and dedication is what makes the club so<br />
great, and we want to give something back to you!<br />
The Volunteer-Incentive Program (VIP) will reward members<br />
with points based on the type of volunteer work they do within the<br />
chapter. These points can be redeemed for cash rebates on chapter<br />
events and <strong>GGC</strong> logoed clothing. The full VIP guidelines and forms<br />
will be posted to our website soon.<br />
Contact Jonathan Bensen (vicepresident@ggcbmwcca.org)<br />
with your questions, or to receive the rules and forms. Thank<br />
you, volunteers!<br />
We Need More Car-Control Clinicians!<br />
Golden Gate’s car-control clinics have become so popular—<br />
they sell out far in advance, with waiting lists and disappointed<br />
members—that we’re trying to expand the program. We want to be<br />
able to schedule more than three or four of these fun and educational<br />
schools a year—but we are dedicated to maintaining our high standard<br />
for instruction and overall effectiveness. So if we increase the<br />
number of clinics, we must add more high-quality enthusiasts to our<br />
organizing team. We want you!<br />
Remember, the <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> car-control clinic is probably the most<br />
important, useful contribution we make to the community around<br />
us. We want to put on more of these clinics in order to reach as many<br />
people as possible, teaching them greater awareness of driving physics<br />
and honing their car-handling skills.<br />
If you have good communication skills and a flair for organization,<br />
and you’d like to be a part of this highly rewarding program<br />
as a clinic co-coordinator, please contact Bob Goebel at carcontrol@<br />
ggcbmwcca.org.<br />
Donna Seeley has a simple reason for instructing at these clinics:<br />
“Because I have to share the road with you people!” Won’t you join in<br />
and make a difference, too?<br />
Last Chance For Helmet Discount<br />
Wine Country Motorsport at Infineon Raceway has extended<br />
its <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> member discount program to the end of<br />
this month—June 30, 2007. This is your last chance to get a 10%<br />
discount off of any helmet they sell—and get a free helmet bag!<br />
Wine Country will happily ship if you know brand and size. If<br />
you are not replacing an existing helmet, you should visit their<br />
store in person. Fit is critical for safety when it comes to helmets<br />
. Wine Country Motorsports, 28001 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, CA; 707<br />
935-7223; www.winecountrymotorsports.com<br />
7th Annual Tour Of The Lost Coast<br />
Join us for a tour of majestic redwoods, over the coastal mountains,<br />
and down into the Mathole River Valley. We will reach the Lost<br />
Coast at Point Mendocino and then head back up over the hills to the<br />
Victorian village of Ferndale.<br />
The group will gather at the Weott Post Office at 10:30 a.m.<br />
Brief stops will be made in Honeydew at the General Store and in<br />
Petrolia for deli sandwiches. Lunch is on a no-host basis. Tour ends<br />
in Ferndale.<br />
There is no charge for the tour, and it is open to all things <strong>BMW</strong>:<br />
cars, bikes, and Minis. Please RSVP to David Simmons with a headcount<br />
and include the year and model of vehicle.<br />
If you wish to investigate accommodations in the area, contact<br />
the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce at 707 725-3959.<br />
When: June 9, 2007<br />
Where: Weott, California<br />
Contact: David Simmons, bavarianrescue@sbcglobal.net,<br />
707 268-8074<br />
Santa Cruz Mountains Tour And Wine Tasting<br />
Set your sights for June 23, when our driving tour features a<br />
spirited drive through the Santa Cruz Mountains and Big Basin. We’ll<br />
have a mid-day stop at Burrell School Vineyards & Winery—situated<br />
in an old schoolhouse in the Los Gatos mountains that dates back<br />
to 1854—where we’ll sit down for a catered Italian lunch buffet and<br />
wine tasting as we overlook the estate vines and spectacular views of<br />
the canyons and ridges of the Santa Cruz Mountains.<br />
We’ll taste a selection of Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot, and Zinfandel,<br />
chosen to pair specifically with our lunch menu. The Italian<br />
buffet will include vegetarian antipasto, crostini tray, classic Caesar<br />
salad, chicken entrée, Mediterranean lasagna, vegetable medley, garlic<br />
bread, and tiramisu. Soda and bottled water will also be provided.<br />
As part of this event, Burrell School Vineyards & Winery is offering<br />
a 10% discount to <strong>GGC</strong> members on any wine purchases now<br />
through September 30—simply show your <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> card. Burrell<br />
School estate vines yield Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Merlot—distinctive,<br />
concentrated wines reflective of their mountain home.<br />
This event will be limited to a maximum of twenty cars (40 attendees).<br />
Price is $42 per person. Watch the website for registration details.<br />
When: June 23<br />
Where: Santa Cruz<br />
Event Contact: David Crum, tours@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Car Show For A Great Cause<br />
The Golden Gate Chapter of the <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> and Valley Christian<br />
Center present Valley Speed Auto Show 2007, a barbecue meet<br />
and gathering of domestic and import cars in Dublin to benefit New<br />
Orleans residents still affected by Hurricane Katrina.<br />
Admission is free, and the barbecued hot dogs, hamburgers,<br />
and sodas are all only $1! All proceeds and donations will<br />
go directly to these two local churches in New Orleans to aid the<br />
victims of Hurricane Katrina:<br />
House of Prayer: An Assembly of God church on Canal Street in<br />
New Orleans. This church was leveled and is now back reaching out<br />
to their community to help families in need. Another church is considering<br />
helping them with an afternoon computer lab and tutoring<br />
program which will help the kids in their community get back into<br />
school. Many of the kids have yet to return to school and are getting<br />
behind quickly.<br />
St Luke’s: Also an Assembly of God Church in the 9th Ward of<br />
New Orleans. St Luke’s serves their members who have returned to<br />
try and rebuild. I’m sure there are ongoing needs within the church<br />
and its memberships, so any donations would go a long way.<br />
Parking is limited to 200 cars. We could use some volunteers to<br />
help direct traffic and to cook. If you’d like to give us a hand, please<br />
contact Percy Chow.<br />
When: June 30, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<br />
Where: Valley Christian Center, 7500 Inspiration Dr., Dublin<br />
(Right off 580/680 interchange.)<br />
Directions: http://www.dublinvcc.org/?tabid=174<br />
Contact: Percy Chow, percy_chow@hotmail.com, 925 323-4844<br />
More <strong>GGC</strong> Summer Fun!<br />
Join us for a driving tour of coastal hills, lush redwood forests, golden-brown<br />
hills, and Pacific Ocean views. After a spirited drive through<br />
the hills, a BBQ lunch around a refreshing pool and hot tub awaits you!<br />
Starting in the town of Woodside, we’ll meander over the twisty<br />
roads to the coast and then finish in Los Altos for our BBQ at the<br />
residence of Dave and Bonnie Bell. Park your Bimmer and stuff your<br />
face with some great grub: ribs, grilled chicken, potato salad, mixed<br />
green salad, and—a Bell-family tradition—ice cream sundaes with all<br />
of the toppings! After feasting, you can cool off in their pool or relax<br />
in the hot tub.<br />
This event is open to all members and is a great introductory<br />
event for first-time club participants. All you need is your car (and it<br />
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doesn’t even need to be a <strong>BMW</strong>), a full tank of gas, and a swimsuit.<br />
The driving tour will take place on public roads and will be driven at<br />
a “spirited” pace—please leave your race-car ambitions on the track.<br />
To register, send an email or phone Edgar Chen. The driving tour<br />
is free. However, if you plan to attend the BBQ, the cost is $15 per<br />
person. You may participate in one, the other, or both!<br />
If you plan to attend the BBQ, please send cash payment via<br />
PayPal to krazymad@yahoo.com or mail a check to:<br />
Edgar Chen<br />
307 Cutty Court<br />
Pacifica, CA 94044<br />
When: June 30, 10:00 a.m. to ??<br />
Where: Tour starts at Woodside Elementary School, 3195<br />
Woodside Rd., Woodside. BBQ is in Los Altos, details will<br />
be sent upon registration.<br />
Contact/Register: Edgar Chen, bmw@edgarchen.com,<br />
650 400-1671<br />
Sierra Foothills Wine Tasting And Tour<br />
Announcements Continued<br />
Join us on Saturday, July 14, in Sonora for some high-altitude fun!<br />
Grape growing in Calaveras County is as old as the Gold Rush itself;<br />
by the 1880s, the area was noted as one of the top grape growing regions<br />
in California. Today, dozens of wineries carry on that tradition,<br />
producing outstanding Zinfandels, classic red and white wines in the<br />
French tradition, and a growing number of varietals in the Spanish,<br />
Portuguese, and Italian traditions.<br />
Our tour will start in the town of Sonora and twist its way<br />
around Murphys and Angels Camp. If you care to drive up on<br />
Friday, we have reserved a block of rooms at the INNS of California-<br />
B<br />
Sonora for the evening of July 13. Mention <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> and get a<br />
10% discount on the room rate if reserved by June 13. Call the hotel<br />
directly to reserve your spot today:<br />
INNS of California-Sonora<br />
350 South Washington Street<br />
Sonora, CA 95370<br />
800 251-1538 or 209 532-3633<br />
Hotel Pricing: Single King or two doubles: $76.50 + tax, Two<br />
queens: $86.50 + tax.<br />
Don’t miss the spectacular mountain roads and private tastings<br />
at some of the region’s most notable wineries. A casual Mexican<br />
dinner will follow near the hotel in Sonora. More details will be<br />
posted soon to our website.<br />
When: July 14, start time is 10:00 a.m. at the hotel<br />
Where: Sonora, CA<br />
Contact: Jeff Cowan, membershipchair@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Golden Gate Chapter - <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> Board Meeting Minutes<br />
By Chris Webber<br />
Secretary, <strong>GGC</strong> <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong><br />
April 14, 2007 - Conference Call<br />
The meeting called to order 1:06 p.m.<br />
Board in Attendance: Jonathan Bensen, Vice President; Tamara Hull,<br />
Treasurer; Jeff Cowan, Membership Chair; Kelly Collins, Member-at-<br />
Large/Communications Manager<br />
Board Not in Attendance: Mike Mills, President; Chris Webber, Secretary;<br />
Mark Dadgar, Member-at-Large/Driving Events Coordinator<br />
Guests in Attendance: Percy Chow, Eddy Pintacsi, Grant Low<br />
Opening comments: Dadgar typically drives like a granny, Hull virtually<br />
arrived on time, Bensen has called in from Bed Bath & Beyond.<br />
It’s the “Beyond” that scares us.<br />
Membership Report:<br />
Area reps report:<br />
8 Percy Chow<br />
5 Involving <strong>GGC</strong> in an all-marque car show and barbecue sponsored<br />
at east bay church with 800 car capacity. No <strong>BMW</strong>s will be<br />
barbecued.<br />
5 Trying to host in Dublin, third Saturday in June.<br />
5 Can we have a corral? Members will be invited to display cars.<br />
5 Proposed time conflicts with autocross, but it’s okay to have<br />
two events.<br />
5 Percy owns task of sending details for June Bombe.<br />
8 Rob Torres<br />
5 Cowan still trying to connect with Torres in San Luis Obispo to<br />
help him with area events. Go, Mustangs! (The mascot, not the Ford.)<br />
8 Kyle Breton<br />
5 Breton suggests second karting day in Fremont.<br />
5 Can work with Percy who is the regional area rep.<br />
Bensen has moved from Bed Bath & Beyond into a makeup store. He<br />
says he is with his girlfriend. We think he just needs a little rouge for the<br />
apples of his cheeks. Webber would have suggested calling him Carmandy<br />
for the remainder of the meeting, had Webber been in attendance.<br />
Dealer presentation:<br />
8 Dadgar still needs to deliver the new Dealer Presentation to Stevens<br />
Creek <strong>BMW</strong>, as discussed last month.<br />
8 Hull suggests Dadgar present in a pink tutu.<br />
8 Cowan enthusiastically seconds, and admits he is currently in a<br />
pink tutu.<br />
8 Webber really liked “Africa” by Toto, but that’s not that same as tutu.<br />
8 Bensen browses for concealer.<br />
Social events:<br />
8 Collins, Cowan, and David Crum are planning an event at Burrell<br />
School Winery in Santa Cruz on June 23.<br />
5 Morning driving tour followed by tasting and catered lunch<br />
at Burrell.<br />
5 Burrell is offering a 10% discount on wine purchases to all <strong>BMW</strong><br />
<strong>CCA</strong> members through September 30.<br />
5 Collins to include on website and Bombe.<br />
5 Cowan to confirm cost/risk/deposit details from caterer. No risk<br />
is expected. Small deposit of $250 may be requested.<br />
5 Cowan to follow up by email.<br />
Treasurer Report:<br />
8 We have money. No specific financials available.<br />
8 Tax filling due May 15, will start end of April.<br />
8 Approximately $20,000 worth of deposits out for all major<br />
events in 2007.<br />
8 Insurance paid for major events.<br />
8 We have tentative commitments to Club races, need Mills to<br />
report further.<br />
8 Mills and Hull to attend Chapter Congress April 20-21.<br />
8 Truck sale to be finalized in the next week.<br />
8 Much discussion ensued about the RVP screw-up at National and other<br />
candid comments about the National Board. You just had to be there.<br />
8 Hull to follow up with Webber this week on truck insurance and<br />
adding Nate to the insurance.<br />
Communications Report:<br />
8 Chapter Magazine:<br />
5 Managing editor status:<br />
4 Lost our second managing editor. Barbara has disappeared<br />
without any communication so we assume she’s moved on.<br />
4 We have no candidates at the moment. Kelly Kirkland and<br />
Collins have chatted and would like to change the title to Assignment<br />
Editor. They think this might be more specific as it relates to gathering<br />
content for the Bombe.<br />
4 Collins has too much to do and that’s why we need a solid volunteer<br />
to step up for this role. Role will be posted in eblast and Bombe.<br />
4 Percy Chow and Hull volunteer to help with content assignment<br />
and tracking until Chow can take over officially in August.<br />
4 Need help getting members to write articles to have consistent<br />
amount of content each month.<br />
4 Collins to give Hull and Chow some guidelines for content<br />
acquisition.<br />
5 Pending Articles<br />
4 Next month we have two feature articles on tap from Kris<br />
Linquist and Kyle Breton.<br />
4 Chow volunteers Sven Schindler to write about Festorics.<br />
5 Discussion continues over the categorization of our “newsletter.”<br />
4 Is it some kind of a “magazine” or is it a fancy newsletter?<br />
4 Collins and Cowan feel that “newsletter” doesn’t capture the<br />
quality of the publication we are putting out.<br />
4 Hull feels it is a newsletter, albeit a fancy one.<br />
4 No decision.<br />
5 Advertiser status<br />
4 Percy Chow is retraining old advertisers to pay on time.<br />
4 New advertisers are paying on time.<br />
4 Anyone who brings an advertiser to <strong>GGC</strong>, working with<br />
Chow, will share the commissions. This means YOU out there reading<br />
could make some money!<br />
New Website update:<br />
8 The web team has the new site in staging.<br />
8 We’re maintaining content updates on two sites, Percy to confirm<br />
new site has all current info.<br />
8 Site is ready to launch, Chow and Collins to synch on correct content.<br />
8 Percy to send final preview link to board for final approval in<br />
the next week. When board approves, we can go live Friday April<br />
20 or sooner.<br />
8 Chow will train Collins on content maintenance. Chow will be<br />
responsible for architecture maintenance near-term.<br />
8 Photo Gallery:<br />
5 Dadgar to explain functionality of gallery on <strong>GGC</strong> site so we can<br />
go forward.<br />
Board would like a motion to adjourn, but with only three board<br />
members (Bensen dropped off somewhere between Sephora and Nine<br />
West) there is no quorum. Apparently this meeting will go on forever!<br />
Remaining board members semi-adjourn at 3:00 p.m.<br />
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Bimmerphile<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> News Bytes<br />
Bimmerphile Editor: Bob Vitkus<br />
You Can Just Feel The Tension…<br />
We first saw this car at the Frankfurt<br />
auto show in 2005, and—being Rides,<br />
read: “pimp daddies”—we loved it.<br />
Now, thanks to CEC Wheels, the official<br />
importer, it is available in a limited edition<br />
of 50 cars.<br />
The styling concept of AC<br />
Schnitzer’s Tension 6 Series from<br />
Frankfurt was so well received that AC<br />
Schnitzer decided to make a production<br />
version. The car shown here is called the<br />
AC Schnitzer Tension Street Version, to<br />
distinguish it from that show car.<br />
The concept claimed 544 hp with<br />
intake, exhaust, and chip massaging. The<br />
Street Version makes do with a small<br />
improvement in output because of the<br />
dual-sports rear silencer with tailpipes.<br />
CEC didn’t have the exact figure for<br />
horsepower improvement, but these<br />
pipes do give it that howlin’ cruiser<br />
sound. Besides, the stock 500hp is something<br />
we have found more than adequate<br />
whenever we drove an M6 (AW, May 16,<br />
2005). The package can be applied to any<br />
new 6 Series sold in the States, not just<br />
the M6 trim of our test car.<br />
Handling upgrades consist of the AC Schnitzer sports suspension<br />
spring kit and a strut tower brace. Eibach springs drop the ride<br />
about an inch.<br />
The aerodynamic add-ons set this car apart, with eleven different<br />
pieces, including front, side, and rear skirts; front fender; and trunk lid.<br />
Detail pieces really stand out, such as the chrome-lined air-duct bonnet<br />
at the rear of the hood and various chrome parts all over the car.<br />
The loudest exterior upgrade is the two-color paint job. Ours was<br />
black on silver. The concept car was even louder, black on orange.<br />
You could hear it with the engine off.<br />
After you buy the $100,000 M6, the Tension costs $53,000 more,<br />
which includes installation and painting by CEC. You can’t buy bits<br />
and pieces of a Tension; it’s the whole enchilada or nada.<br />
Of the 50 planned, only 25 will be sold in the States. So liquidate<br />
that $153,000 and release your Tension. It seems our test car is available<br />
for sale at www.cecwheels.com. AutoWeek.com<br />
Not Your<br />
Father’s M1… <strong>BMW</strong><br />
is about to do to the<br />
1 Series what it did<br />
to the 3 Series years<br />
ago: stretch it every<br />
which way, filling<br />
existing niches<br />
and creating new,<br />
exciting ones, too—<br />
headed by a red-hot<br />
M version. The M1<br />
badge would be<br />
resurrected on a<br />
very different beast to the landmark 1970s supercar though; this time<br />
it’ll feature on the rump of the new 1 Series coupe, standard versions<br />
of which will arrive next year.<br />
To give the 1 Series a badly needed image boost, <strong>BMW</strong> is<br />
reconsidering the M1. This project was originally scheduled to<br />
arrive at this year’s Detroit Motor Show back in January. Under<br />
Ulrich Bruhnke, who recently left the company, the M division had<br />
proposed four different M1 spin-offs: a coupe, a lightweight GTR, a<br />
cabriolet, and the E82 M1 touring. The latter model died altogether,<br />
the GTR was deemed too expensive despite its motorsport potential,<br />
B<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> Press<br />
and the fate of the drop-top was, of course,<br />
linked to that of the coupe. Both have now<br />
been confirmed.<br />
Since the 1 Series will remain in<br />
production until 2011, it still makes<br />
commercial sense to launch the M1 late<br />
next year. The most obvious powertrain<br />
choice is the 343-bhp 3.2-liter six as fitted<br />
to the outgoing M3. It’s an expensive<br />
engine, and it needs work to trim its CO2 and fuel consumption, but it is the most<br />
likely motor, our sources say. According<br />
to an internal document seen by CAR<br />
Online, the M1 would accelerate from<br />
0-62 mph in 5.2 sec and would reach a<br />
top speed of 175 mph if derestricted.<br />
Next year, <strong>BMW</strong> will launch the regular two-door versions of the<br />
1 Series. Aimed with high hopes at the North American market are<br />
the coupe and convertible.<br />
More intriguing than the design are the new engines earmarked<br />
for the entry-level <strong>BMW</strong>s. Economical and kind to the environment,<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> is readying three new 2.0-liter diesels rated at 143, 177, and<br />
204-bhp. Also waiting in the wings are a direct-injection petrol 170bhp<br />
2.0-liter four and a 272-bhp 3.0-liter six.<br />
Next in the evolution process is turbocharging for both units. In<br />
addition to the soft-charge application as seen in the 306-bhp 335i,<br />
work is in progress on a high-pressure cascade-charge concept,<br />
which should satisfy the most power-hungry customers.<br />
The 1 Series replacement is likely to feature a significantly different<br />
model line-up. Expect the new range to arrive in 2011 with<br />
different models introduced over a spread of three-and-a-half years<br />
to keep up the sales momentum. Under discussion are the following<br />
additional alternative body styles:<br />
• A Z1 no-frills lightweight two-seater roadster powered exclusively<br />
by four-cylinder engines<br />
• A shark-nose reincarnation of the tii: two doors, four-seater,<br />
three-box design<br />
• Touring four-door, estate/coupé crossover to replace today’s<br />
hatchback<br />
• Four-door coupe with large wrap-around tailgate, possibly<br />
with mild hybrid powertrain<br />
Since the first-generation 1 Series has not hit the bull’s eye with<br />
customers, <strong>BMW</strong> plans to tweak the line-up significantly. The 1 Series<br />
Touring and four-door coupe would make today’s hatchbacks obsolete.<br />
And an X1 crossover is under discussion; rather than merely<br />
being a downsized X3, they are working on a new vehicle concept<br />
which combines a shark-nose look, a shallow, sporty window line,<br />
and the flared wheel arches from the Schnitzer/Alpina/Koepchen 02<br />
racers from the ‘70s.<br />
Perhaps the most interesting new 1 Series variant is the tii. According<br />
to those in the know, this iconic flagship model for young<br />
buyers aims to combine the genes of the 130-bhp tii with those of the<br />
195-bhp first-generation M3. Key ingredients include light weight,<br />
compact dimensions, a charismatic design, and the usual <strong>BMW</strong> rearwheel-drive<br />
dynamics.<br />
AC Schnitzer Press<br />
It’ll be a two-door notchback and could also serve as the basis for<br />
the follow-up to the cabriolet. Unlike next year’s Baur soft-top, the<br />
2012 edition would do without prominent rollover protection. Prominent<br />
styling features are said to include slim pillars, a cab-backward<br />
greenhouse, and frameless windows as well as round head- and tail<br />
lights. The much larger CS concept shown at April’s Shanghai Motor<br />
Show points to <strong>BMW</strong>’s future styling direction.<br />
With new turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder petrol engines<br />
delivering up to 275 bhp, there’s no need to install a nose-heavy<br />
and comparatively thirsty six. Instead of four-wheel drive to tame<br />
such lofty power outputs in one so small, <strong>BMW</strong> is working on an<br />
evolution of Dynamic Performance Control. DPC II is said to feature<br />
a new energy-saving central hydraulic system, lightweight hollow<br />
driveshafts, low-friction differentials, and hydraulically actuated<br />
rear-wheel steering for superior high-speed stability. CAR Online<br />
<strong>BMW</strong>’s Aviation Ties...<br />
Imagine you’re a Russian<br />
magnate with a globetrotting<br />
lifestyle. What could<br />
be more perfect than your<br />
very own Boeing 787? <strong>BMW</strong><br />
Designworks USA was apparently<br />
picturing a cross<br />
between a James Bond villain<br />
and a successful Gen-Xer<br />
when they dreamed up a<br />
custom interior, converting<br />
the sky-dwelling bus into a<br />
monster executive jet. The<br />
interior is ultra-chic with<br />
lots of clean white expanses.<br />
A window in the floor lets<br />
you check on the status of<br />
your four-wheeled executive<br />
transport—a <strong>BMW</strong>, natch.<br />
The jet probably has<br />
more square footage than<br />
most commoner’s homes,<br />
and though the entire thing<br />
is a flight of fancy, studying<br />
the images for details<br />
reveals a mobile command<br />
post we’d never want to<br />
leave. There’s hardwood floors, a multi-level foyer, a bar that looks<br />
like it came out of some trendy Euro nightclub, a conference room,<br />
and a several chic living suites. Approached by Boeing Business<br />
Jets, the interior was created for the Hamburg Aircraft Interior<br />
Expo, to showcase <strong>BMW</strong> Designworks’ abilities. A separate entity<br />
from the car side of <strong>BMW</strong>, Designworks has had their hands in the<br />
design of tons of cool stuff, from cellphones to John Deere tractors.<br />
autoblog.com (… to trash receptacles? - kk)<br />
Recycling More Than Just Cars… Ecopod and <strong>BMW</strong> Designworks<br />
worked together to determine how to “Change the Way<br />
the World Recycles.” Together, Designworks and ecopod met<br />
with leading public and private groups to research opportunities<br />
to determine the best ways to raise eco-awareness and reduce<br />
the amount of recyclable materials sent to<br />
landfills. The result was the ecopod… and<br />
another International Forum (IF) Product<br />
Design award for Designworks.<br />
The first ecopod e1 (Hmm, they even used<br />
E codes! – kk) was built to test its effectiveness<br />
in compacting and storing a wide<br />
variety of beverage containers, ranging from<br />
small Starbucks shot cans to large Monster<br />
Energy drinks along with tall Propel water<br />
bottles and smaller kid size Arrowhead water.<br />
The ecopod e1 compacted and stored<br />
all of these containers with ease. A new<br />
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Chairman of the Board of<br />
Management of <strong>BMW</strong> AG, Dr. Norbert Reithofer:<br />
I suppose you agree with me when I say: Tomorrow, this vehicle will<br />
be one of the highlights at the Auto Shanghai 2007.<br />
What can I already tell you about this vehicle?<br />
1. The <strong>BMW</strong> Concept CS is a clear symbol for the <strong>BMW</strong> brand’s<br />
desirability. It is a vehicle that inspires people. It stands for “sheer driving<br />
pleasure” in its purest form. And it shows our characteristic <strong>BMW</strong><br />
interpretation of a Gran Turismo that combines driving pleasure and<br />
travel comfort.<br />
2. This <strong>BMW</strong> Concept CS also stands for a further development of<br />
our design language. Design is a very distinguishing feature for <strong>BMW</strong>,<br />
and this is not going to change. Our customers want a face that stands<br />
out in a crowd. Our expertise in this field is further underlined by this<br />
concept car. With our last leap in design a few years ago, we clearly<br />
broke away from competitors. We frequently see that other manufacturers<br />
follow our design language more closely. Now, we are starting the<br />
next round. This is how the next step in the evolutionary development of<br />
our design language could look like.<br />
3. With this concept car, we also show that generally there is still<br />
a lot of expansion potential at the <strong>BMW</strong> brand. Many things are possible.<br />
We will not necessarily launch all the products people speculate<br />
about. But our competitors should not feel too safe. We still have a lot<br />
in the pipeline. <strong>BMW</strong> Press<br />
Time Changes Our Concept… Back from the Shanghai show with<br />
a head full of fresh thoughts. Chief among them is admiration for <strong>BMW</strong>,<br />
whose CS concept for a huge, ultra-sporting saloon was every bit the<br />
new design direction they promised us. It’s the elegance of this car’s<br />
sculpture that is new: designer Adrian van Hooydonk has brought a<br />
higher level of sophistication to <strong>BMW</strong> without ditching modernity, and<br />
I think it works. But I’m also pleased for Chris Bangle—who remains<br />
keeper of the <strong>BMW</strong> flame—because this success rubs off on him, too.<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> design would never have reached this new level without the evolution<br />
he started. Autocar.co.uk’s Steve Cropley blogging on myautocar.com<br />
(Interesting. In an August 6, 2003 Autocar feature, the same author opined<br />
that Bangle’s current design direction had put <strong>BMW</strong> into “crisis.” ~bv)<br />
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DesignWorks USA<br />
ecopod.com<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> Press<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> Press
By Kyle Breton<br />
Photos by Donovan R. Unks<br />
My name is Kyle and<br />
I am a <strong>BMW</strong>-aholic.<br />
(Hello, Kyle. --prd, -kk)<br />
Since I’m being honest here, I have a confession to make. I<br />
was nervous my about my first club event. I showed up for an<br />
early-morning Golden Gate chapter tour in my freshly washed,<br />
barely-out-of break-in silver Z4. By the time I arrived, there were<br />
two rows of Bimmers already parked. A good number of them<br />
had that notorious three-colored-stripe M logo on the deck lids—<br />
it made me think, “Maybe I’m out of my league? Maybe joining<br />
the club wasn’t such a great idea. Maybe the rumors of <strong>BMW</strong><br />
snobbery were true. Maybe—“ And then I met David Crum, the<br />
tour organizer. An unassuming, pleasant guy, David volunteered<br />
his time to plan and lead this tour for those of us who chose to<br />
show up. From the first turn of the key to the final handshakes at<br />
the end of the day, that tour was one of the best days I had experienced<br />
with my car!<br />
Fast-forward to today. I’ve become a regular <strong>GGC</strong> attendee:<br />
I’m now an avid autocrosser, have attended a number of car-control<br />
clinics, and even have some high-performance driving-school<br />
time under my belt. I’ve met some of the nicest, most dedicated<br />
people in my life. Additionally, I’ve become an area representative<br />
for the Club. This entails planning a couple of social events<br />
per year to try to give new members a chance to meet their fellow<br />
Bimmer buddies. It’s a position I really enjoy because it gives me<br />
a chance give back what I’ve gotten from the club. I get to meet<br />
people who, like me at my first tour, haven’t been out to any of<br />
our other events. It gives me an opportunity to introduce<br />
B<br />
them to the things I’ve found in this club: the sense of the enthusiasm,<br />
the fun I’ve had, the friends I’ve made, and the things I’ve<br />
learned about my car… and myself.<br />
Now I get a chance to share my enthusiasm with you, the<br />
reader. It’s easy to go through the calendar and see all of the<br />
events that the club has planned. However, the calendar doesn’t<br />
provide much of a personal touch, so I’m going to tell you about<br />
some of my favorite events and which would make great firsttimer<br />
events. You know, we are waiting to see you!<br />
If you’re reading The Bombe, then this is your club. I personally<br />
guarantee you’ll have a great time at these events—I know I will.<br />
The driving tours are very possibly my favorite club event. As<br />
the weather returns to our fabulous Bay Area sunshine, it’s time<br />
for you to try a driving tour. (For all of you who have tin-tops<br />
and don’t get to experience the weather firsthand every morning,<br />
it’s beautiful out there these days!) The next tour coming up is<br />
the Sonoma tour on May 26, followed on June 23 with the<br />
Santa Cruz Mountains tour and tasting—I can’t recommend<br />
these tours highly enough!<br />
David Crum is the event<br />
organizer on both tours and<br />
his routes are some of the best<br />
routes I’ve ever driven. If “California<br />
Roads” was offered as<br />
a college course, David’s tours<br />
would be the final exam. With<br />
just the right mix of twisties,<br />
cruising, and stops for local color, these tours are a guaranteed<br />
great time. They are also perfect club events to bring your spouse,<br />
siblings, and friends on. Or, if you show up alone, you’ll be sure<br />
to have some new friends by the end of the first stop!<br />
After those drives whet your appetite, you’ll be all set for<br />
the June 30 Summer Drive and Picnic. This is THE event to show<br />
up for. With a great drive to kick the day off, a BBQ lunch and<br />
swimming, this is definitely a bring-the-family kind of event. Last<br />
year it seemed that this was a “what happens in the club, stays in<br />
the club” kind of day. Come check it out, and collect some great<br />
memories for yourself.<br />
The summer months continue with more tours in a couple<br />
more of the Bay Area’s famous regions, Calaveras County and<br />
Monterey. The frogs will have already jumped, but the July 14<br />
wine-tasting tour will leap you through the beauty of the Gold<br />
Country to wineries that will have you drinking some non-froggy<br />
wines. Head south for the August 17 Backroads to Big Sur drive<br />
during the Monterey Historics weekend and tour through some<br />
lesser known of California’s historic mission roads. After the kids<br />
head back to school, it’s time for the wonderful twisty drive up to<br />
the Mt. Hamilton observatory on September 22—where you can<br />
learn more about the interesting history of the Bay Area. And who<br />
could miss the October 27 Pumpkin Tour? If you’re lucky, maybe<br />
we’ll all get a chance to see the Great Pumpkin with our new club<br />
friends. (Good grief, Charlie Brown!)<br />
If you can’t tell, I love driving. However, I know that those<br />
roads out there are dangerous. The best answer to dangerous situ-<br />
ations? Preparedness. That’s<br />
where another <strong>GGC</strong> event<br />
comes to the rescue: the carcontrol<br />
clinic. These clinics<br />
are held in a controlled area with only cones as hazardous crunch<br />
zones—it’s truly a safe way to explore your limits in your car.<br />
I say “your limits” because the first thing you learn at the<br />
clinic is that your car’s abilities far exceed your own—that’s okay,<br />
we’re all in the same boat. Come out to the clinic happening<br />
August 4 (sign up EARLY, these sell out almost immediately), and<br />
change that situation. Learn how to drive—really drive—your car.<br />
Everyone thinks they know how to drive, but sadly, most<br />
will not realize that they are woefully unprepared until the worst<br />
comes to pass. Prepare yourself instead. Find out how to save<br />
your own lives and the lives of your passengers. These courses<br />
will save your life. I know that they have saved mine (and mine!<br />
– kk), but that’s another story. Come out to an event and ask me<br />
about it sometime.<br />
There’s a lot to see, a lot to experience, and some great people<br />
to meet along the way. Put those windows and soft-tops down,<br />
and let that warm California breeze in. Come out to an event, find<br />
me, and introduce yourself. I know I’ll be there, because I’m a<br />
<strong>BMW</strong>-aholic—but I’ve found my twelve step program:<br />
Step one: turn key.<br />
Step two: notch that shifter into first.<br />
Step three: who cares about step three? When you don’t have a<br />
destination, any road will take you there.<br />
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Gonzo<br />
Place Driver # Name Car Best Time<br />
Points<br />
Earned<br />
1 93 Richard Vijeh 2001 M Coupe 56.781 20<br />
2 501 Eric Cheung 2001 M Coupe 57.251 15<br />
3 89 Gordon White 1992 325is 57.671 11<br />
4 191 Sean Trapp 1996 328i 4 Dr 58.240 8<br />
5 240 Raza Uddin 1998 M3 4 Dr 58.782 6<br />
6 26 Steve Kupper 1970 2002 59.535 5<br />
7 189 Brenda Barnes 1992 325is 59.757 4<br />
8 207 Stuart Scollay 1998 M3 60.186 3<br />
9 195 Erik Lind 1995 M3 60.827 2<br />
10 32 Ivan Petrov 1997 M3 4 Dr 61.517 1<br />
11 78 Darrel Lunge 1975 2002 62.112 0<br />
12 117 Kyle Sanchez 1989 325i 65.214 0<br />
13 287 Joseph Gaffey 2003 M3 65.659 0<br />
AAA<br />
Place Driver # Name Car Best Time<br />
Points<br />
Earned<br />
1 13 Ken Garcia 1987 325is 57.864 20<br />
2 87 Anthony Zwain 1987 325i 57.978 15<br />
3 5 Jeff Cowan 1989 M3 58.483 11<br />
4 10 Gerry Hatcher 2005 Cooper S JWP 58.800 8<br />
5 211 Eric Lam 1987 325is 59.704 6<br />
6 12 Jeff Conner 1995 M3 60.018 5<br />
7 15 Brian Cheung 1991 M3 60.225 4<br />
8 168 Matt Medeiros 1998 M3 60.617 3<br />
9 161 Mario Shen 1999 M3 62.559 2<br />
10 4 Scott Miller 1990 325i 64.084 1<br />
11 184 Vishal Shah 1997 M3 65.210 0<br />
12 116 Daniel Lunge 1975 2002 68.998 0<br />
Place Driver # Name Car Best Time<br />
AA<br />
Points<br />
Earned<br />
1 500 Henry Young 1999 M3 60.323 20<br />
2 106 Aleks Tan 1995 M3 60.851 15<br />
3 9 Chris Webber 1997 328i 4 Dr 60.967 11<br />
4 21 Rodger Ball 2003 M3 61.916 8<br />
5 831 Brenden Selvig 1988 325e 62.249 6<br />
6 64 Adam Lazur 1995 M3 62.449 5<br />
7 75 John Orbon 1996 318ic 62.708 4<br />
8 130 Kelly Collins 2005 M3 62.772 3<br />
9 362 Steve McCrory 1992 325is 62.836 2<br />
10 316 Kevict Yen 1997 328i 4 Dr 62.944 1<br />
11 402 Edward Pintacsi 1988 M3 63.254 0<br />
12 62 Barbara McCrory 1992 325is 63.261 0<br />
13 14 Matthew Visser 1996 328ic 63.550 0<br />
14 33 Gwee Poh 1989 M3 63.848 0<br />
15 90 Megan Webber 1997 328i 4 Dr 65.572 0<br />
16 45 Garrett Nakamura 1995 M3 67.220 0<br />
17 23 Scottie Sharpe 1969 2002 67.759 0<br />
18 288 Alex Au 1969 2002 69.042 0<br />
19 302 Gary Slack 1995 318ti Sport 69.925 0<br />
Photos by Ovidiu Predescu<br />
Place Driver # Name Car Best Time<br />
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2007 Autocross #1 Results<br />
Points<br />
Earned<br />
1 145 Paul Berton 2007 335i Sdn Sport 61.055 20<br />
2 91 Russ Bowlus 1998 328i 4 Dr 61.321 15<br />
3 261 Grant Low 1990 325i 62.360 11<br />
4 3 Michael Do Couto 2004 M3 62.541 8<br />
5 137 Kris Linquist 2003 330i PP 63.109 6<br />
6 8 Jonathan Bensen 2007 M Coupe 63.751 5<br />
7 141 Geri Gorski 2002 330xiT 64.804 4<br />
8 135 Sasha Mestetsky 1988 M5 65.368 3<br />
9 63 Tom Escover 1999 M3 65.615 2<br />
10 903 McCrone Tim 2002 M3 65.668 1<br />
11 6 Guillermo Guadron 2001 325Ci Sport 65.874 0<br />
12 11 Matthew Knoot 1987 535is 65.894 0<br />
13 2 Michael Moorman 1998 M3 65.919 0<br />
14 66 Helmut Meisl 1995 M3 65.998 0<br />
15 171 Brandon Wehman 1998 M3 4 Dr 66.482 0<br />
16 618 Frederick Pickel 2001 M Rdstr 66.588 0<br />
17 110 Robert Monge 1995 M3 66.982 0<br />
18 723 Ryan Schader 2002 M3 67.173 0<br />
19 88 Chris Goelkel 1988 535is 67.200 0<br />
20 169 Elena Osterreicher 1991 325i 67.583 0<br />
21 555 Randy Tsang 1996 328i 4 Dr 67.784 0<br />
22 337 Calvin Chau 1996 328i 4 Dr 68.219 0<br />
23 56 Cliff Oates<br />
John-Paul<br />
2006 M Coupe 68.395 0<br />
24 321 Nguyen 1998 M3 68.776 0<br />
25 901 Fomenko Andrei 1987 325is 68.831 0<br />
26 904 McCrone Billy 2002 M3 69.672 0<br />
Place Driver # Name Car Best Time<br />
27 350 Kash Mohammed 2002 540i Sport 71.470 0<br />
17 84 James Clayton 2005 Honda S2000 66.664<br />
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19 905 Walton Nate 1995 Audi 90 Quattro 69.174<br />
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Place Driver # Name Car Best Time<br />
1 71 Jason Sams 2005 Lotus Elise 57.047<br />
2 165 Ben Martinez 1985 Ford XR4ti 58.219<br />
3 208 Alexei Sakhartochuk 2004 Honda Civic Si 59.016<br />
4 711 Russell Heywood 2002 Subaru WRX 59.877<br />
5 232 Salah Uddin 1990 Nissan 300ZX T. Turbo 60.372<br />
6 46 Peter Chow 2003 Subaru WRX 61.728<br />
7 777 Karl Gumerlock 2006 Ariel Atom 2 61.972<br />
8 104 Yukon Maruyama 2005 Mazda 3s 62.733<br />
9 870 Sarah Scherzi 2004 Honda S2000 63.063<br />
10 111 Michael Sundy 2004 Volkswagen R32 63.625<br />
11 86 Jack Clayton 1994 Mazda Miata 64.020<br />
12 204 Matthew Mitchell Porsche C4S 64.535<br />
13 51 Kelvin Leung 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata 64.791<br />
14 213 Kurt Oehlschlaeger 1992 Mazda Miata 64.868<br />
15 101 Tony Lin 2007 Lexus GS Hybrid 65.323<br />
16 30 Gavin Douglas 2001 VW GTI VR6 66.323<br />
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Points<br />
Earned<br />
1 314 Mark Young 2005 Cooper S 61.975 20<br />
2 19 Jeff McCormick 2004 M3 Conv 62.392 15<br />
3 18 Ramon LeFrancois 2001 330i 4 Dr 62.705 11<br />
4 743 Jon-Mark Schneider 2006 330i 63.581 8<br />
5 25 Joe Mercado 1994 325is M Technik 64.838 6<br />
6 276 Michael Kolesar 1991 325i 64.915 5<br />
7 77 Philip Shirvani 2004 330Ci Sport 64.919 4<br />
8 96 Douglas Shirachi 2004 330Ci Sport 65.760 3<br />
9 289 Bowden Dan 2006 330i 65.868 2<br />
10 237 Ovidiu Predescu 2006 M3 Conv 65.943 1<br />
11 125 Bill Cook 2001 330Ci Sport 67.601 0<br />
12 601 Hernan Pelassini 1988 325i 67.624 0<br />
13 119 Joshua Baker 1990 M3 67.636 0<br />
14 701 Linda Hiebert 1999 M3 Conv 68.860 0<br />
15 138 Steven Ho 2002 M3 Conv 68.914 0<br />
16 52 Chu Chang 2002 330Ci 68.983 0<br />
17 118 Nicholas Li 1998 318ti 70.298 0<br />
18 210 Ryan Laroux 1999 M3 Conv 70.649 0<br />
19 609 Marcus Yee 2001 530i Sport 70.899 0<br />
20 99 Dan McCormick 2004 M3 Conv 74.227 0<br />
Place Driver # Name Car Best Time<br />
C<br />
Points<br />
Earned<br />
1 47 Harold Dorton 1998 Z3 2.8 65.256 20<br />
2 902 McCauley Mike 2006 Cooper S 65.995 15<br />
3 29 David Wagoner 2002 330Ci 66.353 11<br />
4 115 Brock Parsons 2003 330xi Sport 66.474 8<br />
5 280 Stephen Kolesar 1986 325es 67.744 6<br />
6 60 Martin McDonald 1994 318i 4 Dr<br />
2001 540iAT<br />
68.050 5<br />
7 166 Tony Wong Sport 68.110 4<br />
8 729 Ryan Rich 1985 535i<br />
2002 Z3 Rdster<br />
68.743 3<br />
9 94 Bob Sanchez 2.5i<br />
2007 335i Cpe<br />
69.356 2<br />
10 631 Greg Robinson Sport 70.410 1<br />
11 76 Dave Rich 1985 535i 70.692 0<br />
12 389 Al Kaehler 1998 328i 4 Dr 73.173 0<br />
13 74 Diane Dorton 1998 Z3 2.8 73.185 0
Dinan Day Afternoon<br />
Bavarian Professionals invites the chapter to look into the future.<br />
By Donovan Unks<br />
The Dinan name can be a polarizing one among<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> owners. Most enjoy the streetable nature<br />
of their performance tuning, as well as their warranty<br />
and support on their modified <strong>BMW</strong> parts,<br />
while some others see the company’s products tainted by their<br />
high prices and message-board grumblings regarding questionable<br />
Dinan M5 horsepower claims and Dinan Z8 subframe<br />
issues. Regardless of one’s stance on the tuning company, one<br />
cannot deny that they put on a great show when it comes to<br />
demonstrating their products.<br />
The setting for this particular afternoon in April was Berkeley’s<br />
Bavarian Professionals, an independent <strong>BMW</strong> repair shop<br />
and authorized Dinan dealer. To celebrate the shop’s recent approval<br />
for expansion by the city, Michael Dennison, Bavarian Professionals’<br />
owner, decided to throw what can only be described<br />
as a paella party. With Bavarian Professionals employee and chef<br />
Eduardo Balaguer helming the service-bay-turned-kitchen, guests<br />
were treated to two amazing and colorful seafood paella dishes—<br />
one with meat, and one without, but both equally tasty.<br />
Along with the food, the shop’s staff took some time to explain<br />
the expansion plans and to discuss some common technical problems<br />
they have seen with <strong>BMW</strong>s coming into Bavarian Professionals.<br />
According to Michael, the shop expansion will double their<br />
size. In constructing this second facility in a neighboring lot, the<br />
shop will grow by another five service bays, complementing the<br />
already existing five bays. The increased room will allow for the<br />
addition of an alignment rack. To accommodate the extra customer<br />
cars that are anticipated, a rooftop parking area will be created<br />
atop the existing facility which will utilize two car elevators. A<br />
bonus of this rooftop parking is added safety for customer cars.<br />
Unfortunately, it did not appear that a paella café was part of the<br />
expansion plans.<br />
With the physical expansion also<br />
comes an expansion in service; in this<br />
case it takes the form of a program similar<br />
to <strong>BMW</strong>’s own Certified Pre-Owned<br />
service. Through Bavarian Professionals,<br />
a customer can now locate a used <strong>BMW</strong><br />
at a competitive price and purchase it<br />
through the shop, with the benefit being<br />
a special Bavarian Professionals warranty<br />
plan. After the expansion plans were<br />
revealed, Bavarian Professionals service<br />
advisors Nat Sears and Marta Horevayova<br />
talked about some common reasons<br />
for an illuminated “Service Engine Soon”<br />
light, such as a loose gas cap, bad cam<br />
sensor or thermostat, or valve-cover<br />
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seals. They also answered a question regarding the controversial<br />
15,000-mile oil-service interval, believing that a change closer to<br />
7,000-8,000 miles with synthetic oil would be better. Also, they<br />
inspected some guests’ cars to provide suggestions and ideas on<br />
modifications or repairs.<br />
While Eduardo’s paella was the star of the show inside the<br />
shop, outside, the star was the Imola Red supercharged Dinan<br />
M3. Behind the wheel of the car, and<br />
giving some spirited test drives on the<br />
nearby freeway, was Dinan’s west-coast<br />
field specialist who went only by the<br />
name of Izzy. If he were dressed in an<br />
all-white racing suit, he could have easily<br />
passed as The Stig. (The anonymous<br />
race driver in the British motoring show<br />
Top Gear. – kk)<br />
A ride in the 423-hp Dinan S3 M3<br />
with its 3.91 limited-slip differential will<br />
bring a smile to anyone’s face—if not<br />
from pleasure, then from the hard pull<br />
of the car’s acceleration as it buries your<br />
head into the headrest and yanks back<br />
on the corner of your lips, while pushing<br />
down the paella. It was very much<br />
“like a jet fighter,” according to Aleksey<br />
Kadukin, one of the many lucky guests<br />
who was treated to a ride in the Dinan<br />
M3. When Izzy and the car encounter<br />
a sweeping overpass, the upgraded<br />
Story continues on page 19<br />
The Paella<br />
The Chef<br />
The Shop<br />
The Izzy<br />
The Bav Pro Crew<br />
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Bavarian Professionals’<br />
Dinan Day - continued<br />
suspension and big brakes quickly make their presence known.<br />
However, as stiff as the Dinan suspension is on lightweight<br />
nineteen-inch wheels, it still provides a degree of comfort that<br />
won’t shake out your fillings or draw words of annoyance from<br />
your Significant Other or children. The impressive Jekyll-and-<br />
Hyde nature of the suspension impressed Mr. Kadukin so<br />
much that he has decided to save money to purchase a Dinan<br />
suspension for his own 325 to “experience a similar balance of<br />
a sporty ride and comfort.”<br />
Another representative from Dinan provided some insight<br />
into Dinan’s future plans with the M5. With the E46 M3 and<br />
E39 M5, Dinan went the supercharger route to provide extra<br />
power. However, with the new E60 M5, Dinan has decided<br />
to avoid the forced-induction route, instead opting to bore<br />
the engine to produce an estimated 620 hp. Additionally, the<br />
representative confirmed that Dinan had tuned the prototype<br />
version Fisker Coachbuild Latigo CS based on the M6, and that<br />
there was a strong possibility that they would be the tuner of<br />
choice for the customer versions of the car.<br />
At the end of the day, there was something for everyone<br />
at the Bavarian Professionals tech day. Guests walked away<br />
with a stomach full of delicious paella, a tour of a great<br />
service facility, a look at other members’ great <strong>BMW</strong>s, some<br />
information about Dinan’s products, and a smile on their<br />
faces from a ride in the Dinan M3.<br />
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New Members<br />
Welcome!<br />
Last First City Model Year Refered By<br />
Adams Rick Oakland 330i 2003<br />
Aldajani Nabil Hercules 525 1993<br />
Alvarez Nancy Cathedral City 330 cic 2004<br />
Alzar Ernest Sunnyvale 325i 2003<br />
Arabian Khashayar Daly City 335i 2007<br />
Baran Mark Cupertino M Rdster 2007<br />
Barlindal Steven San Francisco 635 1987<br />
Bergtholdt Daniel Novato 740i 1998<br />
Black David Sunnyvale 335i 2007<br />
Brown Les San Leandro 2002 1970<br />
Cabral Kevin Fremont 325is 1994<br />
Cadagan Brent San Jose 2002 1976<br />
Carolan Pete Santa Clara 323ci 2000<br />
Chan Cathy Fairfield 328i 2007 Michael Chan<br />
Chan Michael San Jose 328i 2007<br />
Cheung Desmond Oakland 330i 2006 Kevin Li<br />
Clayton James Sunnyvale Eric Lam<br />
Djavaherian Amir San Francisco M Coupe 2000<br />
Duvivier Christian San Jose Z3 1999 Jason Sams<br />
Eidson Brady Sunnyvale<br />
Esker Robert San Jose<br />
Guitarte Andrew Concord 328i 2007<br />
Guthrie William San Rafael 635csi 1986<br />
Haparnas Ziv San Francisco M3 2003<br />
Henderson Jeff Berkeley M5 2000<br />
Herron Alex Palo Alto 540i 1997 W. W. Bruner, IV<br />
Hinrichs Chris Santa Cruz M3 1997<br />
Ho Steven San Francisco M3 2002 Brian Cheung<br />
Hunter Jeremy Concord 318ti 1995<br />
Ingerman-<br />
Behbahani Carol Santa Rosa 335i 2007<br />
Jarvis Ken Santa Cruz 325i 1988 Nancy Humphreys<br />
Jones Seth Vandenberg Afb 325ic 1988 Alex Kaufman<br />
Kahn Philip Sonoma M3 1999<br />
Kayser Russel Half Moon Bay<br />
Kenney Bob Mill Valley<br />
Kilates Manuel Vallejo 528i 1999<br />
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Last First City Model Year Refered By<br />
Kim Hyun Danville 528i 1999<br />
Kloosterman John Oakland M3 2005<br />
Koenig Michael Pleasanton 530i 2007<br />
Lazich Jason San Francisco 325i 1990<br />
Leswal Veejay Brisbane 325i 1989<br />
Lew Terry San Francisco 3.0cs 1974<br />
Lipari John Santa Clara 330i 2003<br />
Lipner Drew San Francisco M3 1988<br />
Mahbod Aurash Saratoga 540i 1995<br />
Mankin William S. San Francisco M3 1997<br />
Massoudi Mo Carmel<br />
McCullough Thomas Hollister 328i 2007<br />
Melamed Abigail Oakland<br />
Miller Kara Oakland Robert Cellucci<br />
Moll Laurent San Jose<br />
Newhouse Jerry Vallejo 525 2007<br />
Nusser Jeremy Santa Clara 540i 1997 Thien Dinh<br />
Patel Shailen Gilroy 540i 2003<br />
Piazza Mark Campbell 530i 2007<br />
Richey Gregory San Rafael<br />
Schrum Robert Lompoc Z4 2003<br />
Stadtmueller Jeremy Burlingame 530i 2004 Todd Wildman<br />
Sun Howard Los Altos M3 1998<br />
Taylor Michael Greenbrae 650i 2007<br />
Thomas Don Danville M5 2000<br />
Tsang Randy Oakland 328i 1996<br />
Van Der Wal Cornelis Menlo Park<br />
Vanco Michael Atherton 325ci 2003<br />
Vanden Beukel Jeffrey San Jose 330i 2006<br />
Vipatapat Naris Buellton Jonathan Spira<br />
Weeman Ken Saint Helena<br />
Wilson Anthony Nipomo M3 1995<br />
Wisniewski Kyna Paso Robles 330ci 2001<br />
Womack Lawrence Arroyo Grande M5 2006<br />
Woodman Dean Sausalito 840ci 1995<br />
Yen Kevict San Carlos<br />
Yoshihara Ted San Mateo Kris Linquist<br />
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Some Things I Think<br />
> I think that high school driver’s ed is for people who<br />
don’t know how to drive and that car-control clinics, autocrosses,<br />
and driving schools are for people who know that<br />
they don’t know how to drive.<br />
> I think that fast cars are cool, but that fast drivers get the<br />
chicks (or dudes, as the case may be).<br />
> I think that if you want to get really, really good at driving<br />
on the track, you should go spend some time autocrossing<br />
with your car set up for oversteer.<br />
> I think that reinventing the wheel when modifying your<br />
car makes no sense at all. Find someone who’s done what<br />
you want to do and learn from (copy) them.<br />
> I think that every time I think I’m starting to really get a<br />
handle on this driving thing, I go for a ride with someone<br />
who really does have a handle on this driving thing, and I<br />
realize how much I still have to learn.<br />
> I think that there are few people you will meet in<br />
your adult life who can truly have a bigger impact on<br />
your safety than a talented car-control or driving-school<br />
instructor. (Fortunately, we have a lot of those in our<br />
driving-events program.)<br />
> I think that not mentioning the Street Survival School<br />
to teen-agers you know is a real disservice to them and to<br />
the community. There is no better way to keep kids safe<br />
behind the wheel.<br />
> I think that as a student of driving, there’s little you<br />
can do to impede your progress more than by having a<br />
car that’s too far above your skill level—you have to crawl<br />
before you can walk.<br />
> I think it’s much more fun to drive a slow car fast than a<br />
fast car slow.<br />
> I think I’d take handling over power any day.<br />
> I think there’s a lot to be said for Dynamic Stability Control<br />
(DSC), but I think there’s a lot to be said for learning<br />
not to need it, too.<br />
> I think that there are no shortcuts in learning to drive at<br />
a <strong>GGC</strong> driving event, but there is sometimes a free lunch.<br />
> I think the car really does go where you’re looking.<br />
> I think that you should generally use the berms. You<br />
paid for the whole track, after all.<br />
> I think the fact that our driving-school instructors are<br />
willing to put themselves in harm’s way each time we call<br />
for help is an amazing thing.<br />
> I think our driving-events programs rest on the<br />
shoulders of the giants who came before, and that we<br />
forget that sometimes.<br />
> I think that the guy who invented Dramamine “Less<br />
Drowsy Formula” is both a scholar and a gentleman.<br />
> I think that, in the immortal words Peter Egan, “Racing<br />
makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something<br />
salty.”<br />
> I think that racing is a little more intense than open<br />
track driving in the same way that having lunch at The<br />
French Laundry is a little more intense than having lunch<br />
at Quiznos.<br />
> I think that the camaraderie I see among racers at each<br />
and every <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> Club Racing event defies description.<br />
> I think that cheating in Club Racing makes no sense at all.<br />
By Mark Dadgar<br />
> I think that there is no bigger rush than going three or<br />
four wide into the first turn when the green flag drops.<br />
> I think that if you are a fan of motorsports, you owe it<br />
to yourself to attend a pro race at one of our local tracks.<br />
The unbelievable, incredible, heart-stopping sound of<br />
those racing engines just does not translate on TV, no matter<br />
how good your home theater system.<br />
> I think that if you have not crewed for a team at the<br />
25 Hours of Thunderhill, you have missed out on a truly<br />
magical (and tiring and smelly) experience. Now’s the time<br />
that teams are being pulled together.<br />
> I think that Formula 1 should be about the cutting edge<br />
of motorsports technology, not just another spec series like<br />
what’s left of Champ Car.<br />
> I think that it’s really tough to beat a twisty mountain<br />
road, a <strong>BMW</strong>, and a little early Van Halen on the stereo.<br />
> I think that if you can’t drive the car you love, drive the<br />
one you’re with.<br />
> I think that I can’t wait for <strong>BMW</strong> AG to start sending us<br />
those wonderful diesels.<br />
> I think that a diesel M car is just a matter of time.<br />
> I think that the Mini crowd is really missing out by not<br />
spending more time with the <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong>. You guys are<br />
always welcome at our events.<br />
> I think that there are few things more precious than a<br />
trusted independent <strong>BMW</strong> mechanic.<br />
> I think that safety is more important than speed every<br />
single time.<br />
> I think that they’re all “real M3s.”<br />
> I think wagons are much cooler than minivans.<br />
> I think that if you have never attended a chapter board<br />
meeting, you’re missing a fascinating experience. We don’t<br />
put the “fun” in “dysfunctional” for nothin’!<br />
> I think Festorics has to been seen to be believed.<br />
> I think the amount of work our chapter volunteers put<br />
in is truly staggering.<br />
> I think I’ll see you all at Thunderhill!<br />
Mark Dadgar is a life-long car fanatic who thinks too much. He is<br />
the founder of JustRacing.com and currently serves on the board<br />
of the Golden Gate Chapter and as the Driving Events Coordinator.<br />
As punishment for that, they make him instruct at driving<br />
schools and write a column for the Bombe. You can reach him at<br />
rumblestrip@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Email your thoughts to: Rumblestrip@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
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23<br />
Rumble Strip
News From National<br />
FROM: Wynne Smith, Executive Director<br />
DATE: April 24, 2007<br />
Oktoberfest 2007: Calling all E30 M3s!<br />
Oktoberfest 2007 will celebrate one of the<br />
finest <strong>BMW</strong>s ever built. Join us in Fort<br />
Worth, Texas September 30 – October 6th<br />
for a week-long festival of E30 M3 mania.<br />
There is a slew of goodies to be given to<br />
every registrant who drives an E30 M3 to<br />
Oktoberfest.<br />
Our very special guest from <strong>BMW</strong> will be Steve Soper! Soper<br />
ran in the German Touring Car Championship in 1988 with <strong>BMW</strong><br />
during the reign of the E30 M3, and stayed with them for the next<br />
eleven years. Soper will be with us most of the week.<br />
Watch www.bmwcca.org for updates—and register today!<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> Membership Drive : We’ve had 599 members refer<br />
888 new members to the club since the Membership Drive began.<br />
Good news: our numbers are still going in the right direction,<br />
even though the actual net gain this month was three members.<br />
Need apps? Send an email to jennifer.skatzes@bmwcca.org.<br />
Have questions? Want an electronic version of the rules? Email<br />
me at wynne_smith@bmwcca.org.<br />
Our renewal rate dipped again this month. The ongoing member<br />
satisfaction survey can be viewed by visiting www.surveymonkey.com/Report.asp?U=257778731205<br />
Chapter Congress April 20 – 22, 2007: Over 160 participants<br />
enjoyed a sunny weekend in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. 54 of the<br />
club’s chapters were represented, many by all three designated<br />
representatives—presidents, treasurers, and membership chairs.<br />
Feedback about the event can be viewed at www.surveymonkey.<br />
com/Report.asp?U=370133651321<br />
Materials are available by emailing wynne_smith@bmwcca.org.<br />
We will be launching the online Chapter Toolbox within the next<br />
few weeks—which will contain all of the materials provided at the<br />
Chapter Congress along with some extras.<br />
Special thanks goes to Darlene Doran of the Rocky Mountain<br />
Chapter for her outstanding presentation; Steven Schlossman<br />
of the National Capital Chapter (soon to be of the Sandlapper<br />
Chapter) for taking time away from packing to present; John<br />
Sullivan for his insight to the Dealer/Drive Program and Susan G.<br />
Komen Drive for the Cure; Louis Goldsman and Tamara Hull for<br />
their presentations in the treasurers’ meeting; and the <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong><br />
board of directors for supporting this outstanding event.<br />
Two National Office Personnel Changes: Gavin Hoffman has<br />
decided to end his employment with the Club. The news of his decision<br />
to leave surprised us all and he will be missed, but we realize<br />
that exciting opportunities and challenges await him. Gavin will<br />
continue with us long enough to help to tie up loose ends and will<br />
work with Bill Howard and me on finding his replacement.<br />
It is with personal regret, but warm wishes, that I announce<br />
the departure of Brenda Sarvis, who is off to greener professional<br />
pastures. We are indebted to her vision and commitment to making<br />
each national event the best it could be.<br />
If you have questions regarding Oktoberfest, please email them<br />
to either me or Tricia_jones@bmwcca.org. Tricia will be filling in for<br />
Brenda until a new national events manager is hired. I know you<br />
will all help to support the club during this time of transition.<br />
B<br />
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F1 Returns To Der Nürburgring-Nordschleife…Well, Sorta… On<br />
April 28, <strong>BMW</strong> Motorsport held a special event at the Ring and brought<br />
out several race cars including an M3 GTR and and one of last years<br />
F1 cars. <strong>BMW</strong>-Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld did three laps in the F1.06<br />
which was stock aside from having the ground clearance maximized<br />
to survive the bumpy surface of the old course. He managed a best lap<br />
of 8:34 and a top speed of 275 km/h on the long straight. (He had to slow<br />
down on some sections for photo calls. ~bv) “I’ll never forget today as long<br />
as I live.” Said Heidfeld. F1 Live via autoblog.com<br />
Lost And Found Dept.…You may recall last year David Beckham’s<br />
intimate experiences with Grand Theft Auto. His armor-plated<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> X5 was boosted from a shopping mall parking garage in Madrid,<br />
Spain despite the high-tech anti-theft security system onboard<br />
that the criminals may have used a laptop PC to bypass. Nearly one<br />
year later, the stolen X5 may have been found, though not up on<br />
cinder blocks in a dark alley. No, it appears that Beckham’s Bimmer<br />
found its way into the hands of a Macedonian government official,<br />
Interior Minister Gordana Jankulovska.<br />
Snaps of Jankulovska entering a <strong>BMW</strong> X5 thought to be Beckham’s<br />
were published in Macedonian newspapers. Macedonian police claim<br />
that before it reached their homeland, the SAV had changed hands<br />
some twenty times in Spain, before it was shipped to Greece and<br />
then driven to Macedonia. Once there, it was seized in the raid of a<br />
people-smuggling ring and placed in government custody. After no one<br />
claimed it, the government of Macedonia took the keys and it wound<br />
up with Jankulovska. The Interior Minister, who obviously counts herself<br />
a member of the Beckham Nation, stated, “If Beckham asks for the<br />
vehicle back, then I will hand him the keys myself.” Classy way to get<br />
an autograph, Madam Interior Minister. The Sun via autoblog.com<br />
Potential Of <strong>BMW</strong>’s Efficient Dynamics Program… Green<br />
engine technology that can improve fuel economy and carbon dioxide<br />
emissions by over fifteen percent is coming to Britain’s favorite sports<br />
saloon, the <strong>BMW</strong> 3 Series, this autumn.<br />
All the four-cylinder diesel and petrol engines sold by <strong>BMW</strong> are<br />
due to be fitted with <strong>BMW</strong>’s Efficient Dynamics technology, a suite of<br />
engine add-ons and equipment upgrades that some car-makers refer<br />
to as “mild hybrids.”<br />
The important feature is that these technologies further improve<br />
the internal-combustion engine without the drawbacks suffered by<br />
other green technologies.<br />
Four of the Efficient Dynamics technologies—an integrated starter<br />
motor/alternator, computerized alternator control, auto stop/start, and<br />
electronic power steering—have had stunning effects on <strong>BMW</strong>’s 1.8liter<br />
diesel, just launched in the new 118d.<br />
The most fuel-efficient <strong>BMW</strong>-ever makes seventeen percent more<br />
power (143 bhp) than the old 1.8d, but with combined fuel economy<br />
improved to an astonishing 60 mpg from 50 mpg (Imperial gallons.<br />
~bv), while CO drops to a near-hybrid level of 123 g/km.<br />
2<br />
That’s better than many petrol-engined super minis and not far<br />
behind those with diesel engines. This technology is also available on<br />
the 2.0d, the key engine in the 3 Series range.<br />
If the fifteen percent cut in CO and sixteen percent reduction in fuel<br />
2<br />
economy in the 1 Series are carried over to the 320d, it will rate 57 mpg in<br />
the combined cycle (up from 50 mpg) and just 132 g/km of CO . autocar<br />
2<br />
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<strong>CCA</strong> Discounts<br />
One of the many member benefits of <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> is a membersonly<br />
discount at various participating services and dealers.<br />
Below you can find the businesses in our area who offer our members<br />
a discount. Please note that businesses often require you to show your<br />
current <strong>CCA</strong> membership card in order to receive the discount.<br />
Please contact us with any deletions to the list due to a company<br />
being out of business. We ask that additions, changes, or deletions<br />
(no longer participating in discount program) are requested<br />
by the business owner directly. Updates should be directed to:<br />
CommunicationsManager@ggcbmwcca.org.<br />
Independent Service & Supply Discounts<br />
2002 Haus San Luis Obispo 805 541-2002 5% Parts<br />
Bavarian Enterprises Sunnyvale 408 737-6100 Various Parts<br />
Bavarian Motorsport Milpitas 408 956-1662 10% Parts<br />
Bavarian Professionals Berkeley 510 524-6000 10% Labor<br />
Berkeley Motor Works El Cerrito 510 528-1214 5% Parts/Svc<br />
Bimmers <strong>BMW</strong> Service San Carlos 650 591-2474 Various<br />
Burrel School Winery Los Gatos www.burrellschool.com 10% on Wine (thru 9/30/07)<br />
Catalpa Street Garage Santa Cruz 831 464-2269 10% Parts<br />
Classic Euro-Asian Oroville 530 534-6887 10% Parts<br />
Conversion Techniques Oakland 510 639-0911 Various<br />
Dinan Engineering Mountain View 650 962-9401 10% Labor<br />
Dinan Engineering Morgan Hill 408 779-8584 10% Labor<br />
Double 02 Salvage Hayward 510 782-2002 10% Used Parts<br />
Edge Motorworks Dublin 925 479-0797 10% off Labor<br />
evosport www.evosport.com 888 520-9971 10% Parts, $1000svc=free dyno<br />
Extreme Performance San Jose 408 923-6404 10% Parts/Labor<br />
German Auto Santa Maria 805 922-1262 10% Parts<br />
GS Tuning Santa Rosa 707 284-2680 10% Sales/Service<br />
Heynnemann European San Rafael 415 400-1234 $50 off Service<br />
Jam Engineering Monterey 831 372-1787 Various Parts<br />
John Gardiner Automotive San Francisco 415 777-2697 10% Labor<br />
Nate Smith’s Optimal Auto Santa Cruz 831 476-1332 10% Parts<br />
Patelco Credit Union www.patelco.org 415 442-6200 Special Offer<br />
Phaedrus San Francisco 415 567-8000 10% Parts<br />
Portola Valley Garage Portola Valley 650 851-7442 10% Labor<br />
RennWerks Campbell 408 370-7480 20% Labor<br />
Rossi’s Tire & Auto Svc Salinas 831 424-0011 Various<br />
SAS German Auto Pleasanton 925 846-4886 10% Parts<br />
Schulba <strong>BMW</strong> Service Belmont 650 592-7352 10% parts orders<br />
Sound Innovations Hayward 510 471-9062 10% Parts<br />
Valley Motorwerks Rancho Cordova 916 636-9526 10% Parts/Labor<br />
West Bay Bavarian San Rafael 415 457-0820 10% Parts/Labor/Dinan work<br />
Dealership Discounts<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> of Fremont Fremont 510 360-5900 10% Parts/Labor<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> of Mountain View Mountain View 650 943-1000 10% Parts<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> of San Francisco San Francisco 415 863-9000 10% Parts<br />
East Bay <strong>BMW</strong> Pleasanton 925 463-2555 10% Parts<br />
MY <strong>BMW</strong> Seaside 831 899-5555 10% Parts<br />
Peter Pan <strong>BMW</strong> San Mateo 650 349-9077 10% Parts<br />
Roseville <strong>BMW</strong> Roseville 916 782-9434 10% Parts<br />
Sonnen <strong>BMW</strong> San Rafael 415 482-2000 10% Parts<br />
Stevens Creek <strong>BMW</strong> Santa Clara 408 249-9070 Various/20% Parts/Labor<br />
Weatherford <strong>BMW</strong> Berkeley 510 654-8280 Various<br />
Factory Authorized <strong>BMW</strong> Dealers<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> Concord<br />
1945 Market Street<br />
Concord, CA 94520<br />
925 682‑3577<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> of Humboldt Bay<br />
1795 Central Ave.<br />
McKinleyville, CA 95519<br />
707 839‑4<strong>BMW</strong> (4269)<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> of Monterey<br />
One Geary Plaza<br />
Seaside, CA 93955<br />
831 899‑5555<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> of Mountain View<br />
150 E. EI Camino Real<br />
Mountain View, CA 94040<br />
650 943‑1000<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> of San Francisco<br />
1675 Howard St<br />
San Francisco, CA 94103<br />
415 863‑9000<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> of Santa Maria<br />
2150 South College Drive<br />
Santa Maria, CA 93455<br />
805 614‑0306<br />
Claridge’s <strong>BMW</strong><br />
4421 5 Auto Mall Circle<br />
Fremont, CA 94538<br />
510 360‑5900<br />
Coast <strong>BMW</strong><br />
1484 Auto Park Way<br />
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405<br />
805 543‑4423<br />
East Bay <strong>BMW</strong><br />
4355 Rosewood Drive<br />
Pleasanton, CA 94566<br />
925 463‑2555<br />
Peter Pan <strong>BMW</strong><br />
2695 S. El Camino Real<br />
San Mateo, CA 94403<br />
650 349‑9077<br />
Prestige <strong>BMW</strong><br />
2800 Corby Avenue<br />
Santa Rosa, CA 95407<br />
707 545‑6602<br />
Sonnen <strong>BMW</strong><br />
1599 E. Francisco Blvd<br />
San Rafael, CA 94901<br />
415 482‑2000<br />
Stevens Creek <strong>BMW</strong><br />
3737 Stevens Creek<br />
Santa Clara, CA 95050<br />
408 249‑9070<br />
Weatherford Motors<br />
735 Ashby Avenue<br />
Berkeley, CA 94710<br />
510 654‑8280
<strong>GGC</strong>, <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong><br />
Golden Gate Chapter, <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong>, Inc. is a nonprofit<br />
California corporation, it is a chapter of the<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> Car Club of America, and is not connected<br />
with Bayerische Motoren Werke AG or <strong>BMW</strong><br />
of North America. Die Flüsternde Bombe is a<br />
publication of the Golden Gate Chapter, all ideas,<br />
opinions, and suggestions expressed in regard to<br />
technical or other matters are solely those of the<br />
authors, and no authentication, endorsement, or<br />
guarantee is expressed or implied. Golden Gate<br />
Chapter <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong>, Inc. assumes no liability for<br />
any of the information contained herein. No factory<br />
approval is implied unless so indicated. Modification<br />
of your <strong>BMW</strong> within the warranty period<br />
may void the warranty, and some modifications<br />
may violate federal or state laws or regulations. All<br />
contents remain the property of the chapter, but<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> and <strong>BMW</strong> ACA chapters may quote<br />
or copy from the publication, provided full credit is<br />
given to the author and the Golden Gate Chapter,<br />
unless otherwise noted or specifically prohibited.<br />
Chapter Mailing Address:<br />
Golden Gate Chapter <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong><br />
909 Marina Village Parkway, PMB #189<br />
Alameda, CA 94501<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong><br />
The <strong>BMW</strong> Car Club of America, lnc. is a notfor-profit<br />
national association of over 70,000<br />
members, dedicated to the enjoyment of driving<br />
<strong>BMW</strong>s. Membership is not limited to <strong>BMW</strong> owners<br />
and aimes to provide access to driving and<br />
social events, maintenance and technical information,<br />
parts discounts, and more. Dues are $40<br />
per year, with an associate member added for<br />
$5 more. Members receive the monthly Roundel<br />
magazine and a newsletter from their local chapter,<br />
or from a chapter of their choice. The Golden<br />
Gate Chapter is one of the largest chapters in the<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> with over 4,500 members.<br />
For a new membership or to renew an existing<br />
one, please call toll free 1800 878-9292 or visit<br />
www.bmwcca.org. Visa and Mastercard accepted.<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> mailing address:<br />
640 South Main St., Suite 201<br />
Greenville, SC 29601<br />
Phone: 864 250-0022<br />
Fax: 864 250-0038<br />
www.bmwcca.org<br />
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By joining the <strong>BMW</strong> Car Club of America (<strong>BMW</strong><br />
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• To help us create content and events most<br />
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other new services from ggcbmwcca.org<br />
using an email announcement list.<br />
<strong>GGC</strong> <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> does not distribute personal<br />
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not be used for any other purpose—we promise.<br />
Member Updates<br />
Membership address corrections are<br />
only accepted at the <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> national<br />
office. Changes must be made<br />
at www.bmwcca.org or in writing via<br />
email, fax, or USPS.<br />
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Chapter Contacts<br />
Board Members<br />
<strong>GGC</strong> BoarD<br />
Board@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
PrESIDEnt<br />
Mike Mills<br />
510 537-8960<br />
President@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
VICE PrESIDEnt<br />
Jonathan Bensen<br />
VicePresident@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
SECrEtary<br />
Chris Webber<br />
Secretary@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
trEaSurEr<br />
Tamara Hull<br />
Treasurer@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
MEMBErShIP ChaIr<br />
Jeff Cowan<br />
650 322-4938 x2<br />
MembershipChair@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
MEMBErS-at-LarGE<br />
Mark Dadgar<br />
DrivingEventsCoordinator@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Kelly Collins<br />
CommunicationsManager@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Event Staff<br />
ChIEf DrIVInG InStruCtorS<br />
Billy Maher<br />
707 546-5572<br />
Bruce Nesbit<br />
415 461-1811<br />
TrackSchools@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
ChIEf StEwarD<br />
Peter Guagenti<br />
ChiefSteward@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
traCk SChooL ProjECt ManaGEr<br />
Bruce Nesbit<br />
415 461-1811 (9am-8pm)<br />
TrackSchools@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
DrIVInG EVEntS CoorDInator<br />
Mark Dadgar<br />
DrivingEventsCoordinator@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
ChIEf SCrutInEEr<br />
Ramon Le Francois<br />
408 956-1662<br />
Car ControL CLInIC CoorDInator<br />
Bob Goebel / Grant Low<br />
CarControl@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
autoCroSS CoorDInator<br />
Kris Linquist / Matt Visser<br />
Autox@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
autoCroSS Car CLaSSIfICatIonS<br />
Rodger Ball<br />
AutocrossClassify@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
415 566-1239<br />
tEChnICaL SESSIon CoorDInator<br />
Grant Low<br />
TechnicalSessionCoordinator@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
CLuB raCInG<br />
Steve Walsh<br />
ClubRacing@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
www.bmwccaclubracing.com<br />
BMw fEStorICS CoorDInatorS<br />
David Crum / Percy Chow<br />
info@festorics.org<br />
SoCIaL EVEntS DIrECtor<br />
Open<br />
SocialDirector@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
CharIty EVEntS CoorDInator<br />
Joe Fant<br />
CharitableEventsCoordinator@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
Chapter Magazine team<br />
EDItor-In-ChIEf<br />
Kelly Kirkland<br />
650 400-9300<br />
Bombe@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
aSSIGnMEntS EDItor<br />
Open<br />
aSSIStant EDItor/CoPy EDItor<br />
Patrick R. Demorais<br />
Bombe-Assist@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
BIMMErPhILE EDItor<br />
Bob Vitkus<br />
Bimmerphile@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
aDVErtISInG ManaGEr<br />
Percy Chow<br />
925 323-4844 Cell<br />
925 215-3547 Office<br />
Advertising@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
aD BILLInG ManaGEr<br />
Tamara Hull<br />
AdBills@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
rEGuLar ContrIButorS<br />
Jonathan Bush, Jeff Cowan,Mark Dadgar,<br />
Kris Linquist, and Donovan R. Unks<br />
PrIntInG<br />
Commerce Printing<br />
(Please don’t call with membership questions.)<br />
rEquEStS for rEPLaCEMEnt or Extra CoPIES<br />
of the <strong>GGC</strong> newsletter should be directed<br />
to the Membership Chair.<br />
Communications team<br />
CoMMunICatIonS ManaGEr<br />
Kelly Collins<br />
CommunicationsManager@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
wEBMaStEr<br />
Brian Ghidinelli<br />
Webmaster@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
GraPhIC DESIGn<br />
Percy Chow<br />
www.percydesign.com<br />
area representatives<br />
north Bay<br />
Donna Seeley<br />
NorthAreaRep@ggcbmwcca.org 707 938-3525<br />
San franCISCo<br />
Ken Glidewell<br />
SFAreaRep@ggcbmwcca.org<br />
415 345-3128<br />
EaSt Bay<br />
Percy Chow<br />
EastAreaRep@ggcbmwcca.org 925 323-4844<br />
PEnInSuLa<br />
Kyle Breton<br />
PeninsulaAreaRep@ggcbmwcca.org 650 380-7116<br />
South Bay<br />
Kris Linquist<br />
SouthAreaRep@ggcbmwcca.org 408 392-0890<br />
MontErEy Bay arEa<br />
Ken Whitson<br />
MontereyAreaRep@ggcbmwcca.org 831 625-5133<br />
San LuIS oBISPo arEa<br />
Rob Torres Jr.<br />
SLOAreaRep@ggcbmwcca.org 805 541-2002<br />
BMw CCa Pacific region V.P.<br />
StEVE johnSon<br />
858 451-8906<br />
PacificRVP@bmwcca.org<br />
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<strong>GGC</strong> Driving School<br />
August 25 & 26, 2007<br />
Important Event Details:<br />
• A and B groups feature new advanced passing rules!<br />
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Thunderhill<br />
• $399 for <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> members, $439 for non-members (includes a 1-year <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong><br />
membership)<br />
• Optional $25 dinner ticket for the Saturday night BBQ banquet<br />
• Online application and payment due by 8/19/07<br />
• Cancellations assessed a $50 fee before 8/6/07<br />
• No refunds issued after 8/6/07<br />
Track Location<br />
Thunderhill Raceway is located 7 miles west of I-5 on Highway 162 in lovely Willows, CA.<br />
More Information and How To Register<br />
Information about this school, including complete event documentation and registration information, is available on the Golden Gate<br />
Chapter web site at:<br />
! ! http://www.ggcbmwcca.org<br />
We look forward to seeing you at Thunderhill!<br />
WWW.<strong>GGC</strong><strong>BMW</strong><strong>CCA</strong>.ORG<br />
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Ready To Drive?<br />
Join the Golden Gate Chapter<br />
of the <strong>BMW</strong> Car Club of<br />
America for its summer driving<br />
school at Thunderhill<br />
Raceway in Willows, CA.<br />
Thunderhill is a beautiful and<br />
challenging race track in Cali-<br />
forniaÕ s Central Valley, makinging<br />
it a great great place place to to learn learn<br />
the the art of of high performance<br />
driving driving from the the dedicated<br />
team team of experienced <strong>GGC</strong> <strong>GGC</strong><br />
instructors.<br />
If you are an advanced<br />
(A or B<br />
group) student,<br />
youÕ ll enjoy our<br />
new, more liberal<br />
passing<br />
rules at this event!<br />
Please visit the <strong>GGC</strong> web site<br />
for all of the information youÕ ll<br />
need to apply and prepare for<br />
this school.<br />
We look forward to seeing you<br />
at Thunderhill!<br />
! Bruce Nesbit & Bi"y Maher
SILICON VALLEY’S <strong>BMW</strong> CENTER<br />
Golden Gate Chapter<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> Car Club of America<br />
909 Marina Village Parkway, #189<br />
Alameda, CA 94501<br />
www.ggcbmwcca.org<br />
The Ultimate Dealership,<br />
The Ultimate Driving Machine!<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> Club Members Receive 20% Discount On<br />
Parts & Labor. Just Ask For Scott Fuller,<br />
Service Manager, And Show Your Club Membership Card.<br />
SILICON VALLEY’S <strong>BMW</strong> CENTER<br />
New<br />
State of the<br />
Art facility<br />
Serving<br />
Santa Clara<br />
County<br />
60 Service<br />
Bays<br />
Stevens Creek <strong>BMW</strong> is an<br />
authorized DINAN <strong>BMW</strong><br />
Performance Center<br />
Come Visit And See Our<br />
Commitment For The Future Today!<br />
www.scbmw.com<br />
4343 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara 408-984-0794<br />
Want to join the club? Call 800 878-9292 or go to www.bmwcca.org and sign up for only $40.<br />
HAVE YOU MOVED? Please send address changes directly to the <strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong> National Office at:<br />
<strong>BMW</strong> <strong>CCA</strong>, Inc., 640 South Main St. , Ste. 201, Greenville, SC 29601, or to: info@bmwcca.org,<br />
or go to: www.bmwcca.org to sign in to your account and update your membership record.<br />
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