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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE TIDEWATER CHAPTER OF THE BMW CAR CLUB OF AMERICA

MARCH • APRIL 2002

PRESIDENTS PIECE

Election ResultsThis is my first letter to you as President. That’s right, the 2002 Chapter election results are in. The officers are: BobEveleigh, President; Curt Kiser, Vice President; Gary Wickstrand, Secretary; and Rusty Barton, Treasurer. Thesefour individuals also serve as the Chapter’s Board of Governors according to our Corporate Bylaws. Contact informationfor these individuals is listed on page 2 of this newsletter. Please contact any one of us with your comments.

The LeMans StartWe are off to a fast start for 2002. Our stated goals for 2002 are:1. To increase opportunities for you to be involved in activities;2. Increase our use of technology to communicate with one another;3. Enhance our driving programs for instructors and students; and4. Raise our profile with National BMW CCA.

We have already increased opportunities for you to participate in Chapter activities as a participant or volunteer. Ourcalendar for 2002 is strong. We have the Annual Banquet, quarterly dinner socials, a summer picnic, tech sessions,safety schools, a women and teen’s safety school, a rally and more on the calendar. This schedule reflects thepriorities you, our members provided last year. We welcome your further suggestions.

We have also increased the number of volunteer positions this year. We have many more volunteers involved asevent chairs and coordinators as you will see from the list on page 2. Thank you to all who have volunteered to help.Your level of commitment to our Chapter is exciting. When a Chapter has individuals volunteer like you have it showsthe strength of our program.

As our number of volunteers increases the workload for each volunteer is dropping. This is a good trend that we wantto continue as more volunteers per event means more fun. We still have openings for more help so contact the personlisted under each event on our Calendar of Events or volunteer to fill one of the open positions listed on page 2.

We have also made great strides in using technology to communicate with one another. Since January 1st, ourCommunications Director, Curt Kiser, has revamped our web site. The new site is located at www.tidewaterbmwcca.org.Please add this site to your list of favorites or better yet select it as your default home page for your web browser. Inthe new site you will find some new and fun items. You will also find easy ways to contact any Chapter officer orcoordinator. Please look over the site. Curt will regularly update the site with new materials. And, THANK YOU to Tedi(Curt’s wife) for being so understanding during this major undertaking!continued on page 4.....

Events on the Horizon...This newsletter may barely be in time for your to get the application for our March 9 Driver School at Langley.Use this application for the May 19 Driver School also. See the article at the top of page 6.

The Smithfield rally is on April 7. See the calendar on page 3 and article on page 9 for more information.

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PresidentBob [email protected]

SecretaryGary [email protected]

Activities ChairmanBob [email protected]

Social ChairmanJoe [email protected]

Newsletter EditorBoris [email protected]

Peninsula Rep’sMark [email protected]

andJim [email protected]

BMW Classics ChairmanSteve [email protected]

Rally/CruisingJim [email protected]

andJoe [email protected]

CHAPTER INFORMATION

Tidewater Chapter BMW CCABEY EM VEY, INC.P.O. Box 62145Virginia Beach, VA 23462-2145

OFFICERS & STAFF

Vice PresidentCurt [email protected]

TreasurerRusty [email protected]

Communications DirectorCurt [email protected]

WebmeisterCurt [email protected]

Member-At-LargePete [email protected]

Driving School ChairmanBob [email protected]

Tech Session ChairmanPeter [email protected]

andDoug [email protected]

Autocross ChairmanBob [email protected]

andTom Bleh420-9049

ANNOUNCING OURCHAPTER HOMEPAGE

www.tidewaterbmwcca.org

CLUB TOOLBOXThe following tools are available for members’ use.A deposit is required and will be refunded uponreturn of the tool in working condition.

• Service Light Resetting Tools• Tie Rod Separator - Pickle Forks• Fuel Pressure Guages and fittings• Remote Starter Switch• Clutch Alignment Tool• Pilot Bearing Puller• Fan Wrench & Bar• Electric Impact Wrench• Lockstrip Tool• 17mm Trans. Drain Socket• Advance Timing light• Brake Bleed System• Freon Leak Detector• Coil Spring Compressors

Call Pete Lautares at 495-3604 for your needs.

CLUB MERCHANDISEThe following items are available for members

White Polo Shirts (M, L ,XL) $ 32.00

Chapter T-Shirts (L, XL, XXL) - ONE LEFT!! $ 15.00

BMW CCA Map Grille Badges -- IN STOCK $ 15.00

Chapter Hats - ONE LEFT!!!!! $ 10.00

Chapter Logo Decals $ 5.00

Various BMW CCA Decals $ Call

Contact Curt Kiser at (757) 547-2804 or [email protected]

Magnetic Differential Drain Plugs $ CallCall Jim Craig (703) 331-3779

MARCH • APRIL 2002 PAGE 3

March 9 Safety and Performance Driving School I at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Contact Bob Brochu [email protected], 430-8124.

17 TSCC Winter 4 series (weather make-up) Autocross at Fentress Airfield, 9AM-3PM, Southern Chesapeake.Contact Bob Brochu at [email protected], 430-8124.

April 7 Smithfield area rally, starting at the Smithfield Shopping Center. Contact Joe Bivens, [email protected],481-7338 or Jim Waldeck, [email protected], 757-229-0836.

15 -16 Audi Quattro club VIR full course drivers school. This event is mixed along with a vintage race group.

19 - 21 Tarheel Club Race at VIR. This would make a great cruise to see some great BMW racing.

20 Club quarterly dinner/meeting at Rockafeller’s Restaurant at Rudee Inlet, 308 Mediterranean Ave. in VirginiaBeach. Contact Bob/Cheshire Eveleigh, [email protected], 491-0955.

21 Autocross at Fentress Airfield, 9AM-3PM, Southern Chesapeake. Contact Bob Brochu [email protected], 430-8124.

27 Tech session at Courthouse Imports in Virginia Beach, Contact Doug Harold at [email protected],563-9188.

May 4 Mid-Atlantic 2002 Fest at Shenandoah National Park, Port Royal, VA. Contact Steve Waddell,[email protected], 539-1305.

17-19 PCA Driver Ed school at VIR.

19 Ladies & Teens Safety Driving School II at Langley. Contact Bob Brochu at [email protected],430-8124. Open to all but the Ladies & Teens have first priority.

June 15 BMW car/motorcycle Picnic at Cheatham Annex in Yorktown. Contact Chess Harris, [email protected],405-3344, or Steve Waddell, or Steve Waddell, [email protected], 539-1305.

July 13 Tech Session at Mike Robinson’s Sports and Imports in Chesapeake. Contact Mike email at Peter Florance [email protected], 498-8277, or Doug Harold at [email protected], 563-9188.

14 -18 BMW CCA Annual Oktoberfest in Keystone, Colorado. Contact Bob/Cheshire Eveleigh, [email protected],491-0955.

Aug 17 Club quarterly general membership dinner at in Hampton. Contact Mark Hall, [email protected], 887-8735.

Sep 21 Oktoberfest and Tech Session at Checkered Flag BMW in Virginia Beach. Contact Chess Harris at 405-3344,[email protected].

Oct 5 - 7 PCA VIR Drivers Ed school.7 - 8 Audi Quattro Club Summit Point Driver School on both SPR and JC.12 - 13 NASA VIR North Course Driver School.12 Portsmouth Olde Towne Oktoberfest. Contact Tony Earle, [email protected] or 399-6932.20 Safety & Performance Driving School III at Langley Speedway. Contact Bob Brochu at [email protected]

Nov 9 Club quarterly general membership meeting and dinner at Szechuan Garden Restaurant, 2720 North Mall Drive,Lynnhaven Mall North Shoppes in Virginia Beach, 463-1680. Contact: Contact Bob/Cheshire Eveleigh,[email protected], 491-0955.

16 Performance Driving School IV at Langley Speedway. Contact Bob Brochu at [email protected]

CALENDAR OF EVENTS


Another advance on the communication front is that the YahooGroups site started last year continues to grow. Wenow have 75 members registered on the site. I encourage all members to become part of our Yahoo Group. The siteis called Das Kummet just like this newsletter. The site provides an easy way for the Chapter to distribute the latestinformation about upcoming events, post pictures and summaries from recently completed events and post techtips. Members looking for help or having a question can post messages on the site for distribution by e-mail. Thereis a strict no spam rule so you shouldn’t see a lot of junk in your inbox from this site. Our newsletter only comes out6 to 8 times per year and you can get a lot more timely information by being part of this group. To join the site, go towww.groups.yahoo.com and follow the instructions on the back page of this newsletter.

The last two goals for this year are being worked on as you read this newsletter. While we have a strong drivingschool program and a good relationship with National there is more to do in both these areas. There will be more toreport in coming issues of this newsletter.

2002 – The year and the carThis is a special year for current and former owners of the first BMW to make a major impact in the United States –the 2002. Built between 1968 and 1976, the 2002 made a lasting mark on the American automobile scene and hasinfluenced the development of BMWs ever since. Special events are being held this year to commemorate the 2002in 2002. This edition of our newsletter contains a report on one event held, appropriately enough, on 02/02/02. Comeout to one of our events and you are likely to see at least one of these special cars.

Thank you!!I couldn’t end this article without saying thank you to last year’s officers and volunteers and all those who have gonebefore them. We truly have a remarkable Chapter built over more than 30 years through the devoted attention of ourfellow Club members. Please join me in trying to continue the tradition.

Until we meet again,Bob


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SMG II IS HERE!by Bob Eveleigh

BMW began production of US bound cars equippedwith its latest transmission technology in November2001. Cars equipped with SMG II (Sequential MGearbox II) began arriving at local dealers in mid-Dec. Originally introduced in 1996 to European BMWcustomers, SMG I found its way into a majority ofEuropean M3. Now, US buyers have the opportunity tojoin in the fun. The enhanced SMG II is a 6 speed manualtransmission that uses electronics and hydraulics tochange gears instead of the traditional left foot operatedclutch. The transmission can be operated in full manual modeor automatic mode. In automatic mode the driver selects1st gear, applies some throttle and the car pulls away asthe transmission smoothly engages the clutch. Up shiftsto 2nd through 6th gear follow automatically. In manualmode the process is similar but the driver chooses when2nd through 6th gear is engaged. Amazingly, as the driver slows the car for a stoplight thetransmission detects the need to downshift and will bringthe car to a rest in 1st gear. The sensation of the cardownshifting by itself is a little strange at first but quiteimpressive. I found a use for both manual and automatic mode.During heavy Holiday shopping traffic it was great toswitch over to automatic mode and let the transmissiondo all the shifting. Once I got on some open road,selecting manual mode allowed me to wind out the gearsa little more to my preference. If you would like to learn more about SMG II an articleappears in the November 2001 issue of the Roundel. Inaddition, a tutorial on the system’s function and featurescan be found on the Web at: http://www.bmw.com/bmwe/pulse/technology/

THE ROAD TO O’FEST 2002KEYSTONE, COLORADO

The 2002 edition of BMW CCA O’Fest is fast approach-ing. This year’s event will be held in beautiful Keystone,Colorado. O’Fest features every type of event a BMWenthusiast could ask for – driving school, safety school,autocross, road rally, gymkhana, trade show, tech ses-sions, special appearances by BMW celebrities, socialsand Colorado’s famous attractions. But what is a Tide-water member to do, it’s nearly 1800 miles to O’Fest thisyear? Much farther than last year’s event in New Hamp-shire and the year before in South Carolina. The answeris enclosed and insured 18 wheeled transpor t.

We are gauging the interest of our members in hiring acar transport company to ship cars to O’Fest. The rulesare simple: 1) by March 15, 2002 send me an e-mailindicating you want to participate, 2) if there is enoughinterest I will get a quote for a round trip haul to Denverwhich is about 3,600 miles (expected cost of about$1,800 per vehicle), 3) each participant will need to payfor their trip by a specific date to obtain a space, 4) therewill be no refunds unless the transport company is feel-ing charitable, 5) the vehicles will all need to be pickedup and dropped off at one location in Hampton Roadsand one location in Denver, 6) each member will berequired to contract directly with the transport company,and 7) no liability will be assumed by the Chapter. Eachtransporter can haul 6 vehicles. If we have fewer than 6vehicles on a transporter the cost may increase. If youhave a strong interest in doing this, please e-mail me [email protected].

The May 19 school will give priority to Ladies & Teensbut will be open to all if space is available. We recom-mend that you make a copy of the application and use itfor the May 19 school. Contact Bob Brochu [email protected], 430-8124 or Cur t Kiser [email protected], 547-2804 for information.

MARCH 9 LANGLEY DRIVING SCHOOL INFO AND APPLICATIONThe timing of this newsletter is such that it only gives a short time for sign-ups for the March 9 school. We apolo-gize for this information timing problem and it is a lesson learned. Time sensitive info is imperative and we strive toprovide it to you at the right times. The introduction of the chapter website offers the benefit of current informationavailable to you ALL THE TIME. We recommend you plan your schedule for our events and get your apps in early.

At the time of printing the March 9 school already has ten applicants. They are folks that received the info at thechapter banquet and/or from the chapter DasKummet YahooGroup. Since we’ve always used a post mark first-come-first-served basis it is likely that the school will fill quickly. Please don’t be discouraged because we run a waiting listfor space available (and it happens). Also, if you don’t get in this time your get first come priority for the next school.So don’t delay in filling out the application found on page 7 and send it in ASAP! First come first served (no phone callor email reservation request please).


Tidewater Chapter, BMW CCA Driving School Registration Form

Safety & Performance Drivers School From 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Langley Speedway, 3165 Armstead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia

Date:

Driving School Requirements •••• Current BMW CCA Member •••• Valid Vehicle Registration and Insurance •••• Valid Drivers License •••• DOT or SNELL 95 or greater rated Helmet •••• Safe Vehicle (must Pass Tech Inspection) •••• No SUVs, Vans or Trucks

Drivers Name:

Address: ____________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________ State: ____________Zip: ____________ Phone: (daytime) __________________________ (evening) __________________________ Email: ___________________________________ (Drivers info pkg. will be sent by email) Notify in an Emergency: _______________________________________________________ BMW CCA Membership Number: ____________________________ Expiration: ______ Driver s License Number: ________________________ State: _____ Expiration: ______ Driving School Experience: ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Helmet: I have my own helmet I will need to borrow a helmet

Vehicle Make: _________ Model: ____________ Year: ______ Information: Modifications: _______________________________________________________ Insurance Company: _________________________________________________ Policy Number: _________________________________________________ Driver(s): Are the registered owner or Have permission from the registered owner to use this vehicle at this event

Registration: Make checks payable to BEY EM VEY Corp. School will be held rain or shine. No refunds. Contact Curt at 757-547-2804 or by email : [email protected] Send completed registration forms with full payment of $40.00 to: Drivers School c/o Curt Kiser

627 Bartell Drive Chesapeake, VA 23322

Co-Drivers Name: Address: ____________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________ State: ____________Zip: ____________ Phone: (daytime) __________________________ (evening) __________________________ Email: ___________________________________ (Drivers info pkg. will be sent by email) Notify in an Emergency: _______________________________________________________ BMW CCA Membership Number: ____________________________ Expiration: ______ Driver s License Number: ________________________ State: _____ Expiration: ______ Driving School Experience: ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Helmet: I have my own helmet I will need to borrow a helmet

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SPRING FUN RALLY PLANNEDFOR SMITHFIELD AREA

We have planned a great way to enjoy a nice springday—by having you and your “partner for the day” drivethe back roads around Smithfield in your favorite car!And, to top it off, the rally will end at a nice restaurant fora late lunch—with lots of prizes for both the apt and theinept. This will be a “fun” rally with No timing involved.You just follow directions, and answer a few questionsalong the way. The roads are guaranteed to be fun, andthe questions will at least be “interesting”. We will have“Bail Out” envelopes for all, so it you do get lost you canstill get to lunch with everyone. Last year’s spring rallywas enjoyed by all, and this one is in the same generalarea, but is a completely different route. COME ANDENJOY A SPRING DAY WITH US!

Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 7. Be at theSmithfield Shopping Center [just south of Smithfield onRoute 10] at 10AM for a 10:15 start. Everyone shouldbe at our selected restaurant by 1:15 or so to startenjoying lunch. Please Contact Joe Bivins [email protected], 481 7338, or Jim Waldeck [email protected], 757 229 0836 to let us know who isattending.

REPAIRING YOUR LEATHERSTEERING WHEELby Bob Parsons

For those of you with a old or damaged leather steeringwheel I am sure that you have found out just howexpensive it is to replace it these days. I had an old Momosport wheel that was about 25 years old and in terribleshape at the top of the wheel. I paid about $100.00 for itback then, today they are going for $350.00. Look at thecost of replacing an air bag steering wheel and you’llchoke.

I found a leather shop in Norfolk whose owner recoveredmy wheel for just $100.00. He glued and then sewednew leather over the old wheel using a “baseball “ stich.It did make the wheel a little fatter but the trade off isgreat, a new, comfortable steering wheel with no roughspots.

The name of the shop is, Giovanni’s Leather Works, nearthe intersection of Little Creek Road on ChesapeakeBoulevard. Phone number is 588-0724. He can alsocustom make just about anything and does repairs onall leather goods. He has helped me out countless times.

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SECOND QUARTER CHAPTERDINNER - APRIL 20

Mark your calendar now! Our second quarter 2002Chapter Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 20th atRockafeller’s Restaurant in Virginia Beach. Rockafeller’sis located on Rudee Inlet at 308 Mediterranean Ave. Theirphone number is 757-422-5654.

Rockafeller’s management has set aside part of the thirdfloor banquet room for our use. This room offers viewsof Rudee Inlet and the surrounding area. Separatechecks will be provided. Rockafeller’s features a varietyof fresh seafood entrees as well as meat and vegetariandishes. Entrée prices are $10 to $22 in most cases.

We will sit down for dinner at 7p.m. Feel free to arriveanytime between 6:30 and 7.

The restaurant requires a final headcount by Saturday,April 13th. Please contact Bob or Cheshire Eveleigh [email protected] or 757-491-0955 as soon as possibleto reserve your spot.


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DRIVING 101by Michael Sacket

The grand finale for the Tidewater BMW-CCA 2001 driver-training season came and went like a shot from a gun. Everything froma beautifully restored 2002 to a very menacing looking black E-46/M3 was present on that cool crisp Saturday morning. Oh, andthere was also a 2001 Chevy Caviler sedan. Don’t be so quick to laugh; without so much as losing a single hubcap, the younggentleman actually drove quite well. After a stern warning from my wife not to wreck our car I set off for Langley raceway. I arriveda little early with my freshly completed Mike Robinson creation, a 1988 E-30/M3 with a 1995 E-36/M3 motor. As I drove down thatdusty road, anticipation and apprehension were beginning to set in. However, all of that would soon meld into a routine where all ofthe instructors were giving me individual attention and tips on handling my beast.

The day was split up into two sessions, the first focused on basic handling and vehicle control. I learned cool terms like weighttransfer, over-steer, and my personal favorite, modulation. To the average Joe this may sound like a lesson in phonics; but you can’treally appreciate The Ultimate Driving Machine until you have attended The Ultimate Driving School! My favorite morning drill wasthe skid pad. There’s nothing like driving in a circle at 40 miles per hour, and getting dizzy while doing it. Combine that with a high-speed slalom, navigating through a set of cones. Sound easy? Well, add to that getting as close as you can to those cones andgoing a little faster each time. Remember, “modulation” of the gas pedal is the key! After murdering more than my fair share ofcones I graduated to the braking drill. In my car, this was quite a rush. Power the monster up to 65-70mph then have a completestranger yell, “STOP!!!” in your right ear. And yes, I killed a few more cones.

After a quick lunch at Burger King and a visit to the Amoco to feed my baby and check the tire pressure we were back! Now it’sa whole new drill. Take all you just learned and put it to work on a small track laid out by the instructors. This is where things reallyget amusing. After getting over the initial nervousness, I made it through my first run. Whew! Talk about hairy. Now, it was theinstructor’s turn. With me sitting shotgun and Tom Bleh at the controls things really got exciting. Rocketing around the small trackin the M3 was complete and total exhilaration!

For the final round, and my personal highlight, of the day, Mike Robinson served as my instructor while I enjoyed every moment ofbliss weaving through turns and blasting down the back gentle curve. As my confidence increased I pushed the car at every turn.I can’t tell you how fun the last hairpin turn is when the tail of the car is coming out and you are getting on the throttle. Everythingwas really coming along great when it just happened out of the blue…. I was in the infield when the rookie in me comes right out andbefore I know it we are facing the wrong way. There it was, my first spin. At first, my life passed in front of my eyes. Right after that,I distinctly remember hearing my wife telling me to be careful and not to wreck the car. When the dust settled, I quickly surveyedthe area and burst into laughter.

By now I hope that you are wondering, “What is this driving school thing?” I would describe a driving school as the most excitingroller coaster imaginable. However, Joe Bivens has a more colorful way of describing the whole event. At a BMW-CCA drivingschool, you have an absolute blast IN YOUR OWN BMW, you will learn and understand how to avoid accidents and better handleyour car in a safe manner both on the track and on the road. The key to the whole day of instruction comes down to one point thatPete Lautares made early, “It’s not how fast you drive; it’s how you drive fast!”

Picture by Mike SacketPicture by Mike SacketPicture by Mike SacketPicture by Mike SacketPicture by Mike SacketPicture by Mike SacketPicture by Mike SacketPicture by Mike SacketPicture by Mike SacketPicture by Mike Sacket

1988 E30 ///M3 powered by 1995 ///M3 engine



WELCOME TO THE NEW MEMBERS SINCE JANUARY 2002Name City Car Year

Bogue, Kelley Petersburg 325i 95Bowers, Kyle Yorktown 330i 02Brockman, Thomas Yorktown 325i 02Chang, In Virginia Beach X5 01Cockran, Don Hampton 325i 02Davis, Columbus Fort Lee 750i 88Demir, Huseyin Virginia Beach X5 02Dioguardi, Celestine Norfolk Z3 2.5 02Dove, Gordon Chester 525i 95

Feris, Michael Chesapeake 325i 02Griffin, Kimberly Suffolk 325Ci 02Hemmings, Eric Virginia Beach 328iC 96Hite, Pamela Virginia Beach 325i 02Jansen, Jim Virginia Beach 330cic 02Jones, Thelma Hampton 325i 00Kanter, Ettalea Hampton 530i 02Kirby, William Virginia BeachKnight, David Williamsburg 328iC 96

Knight, Diana WilliamsburgLittle, Dorathy Hampton X5 02Lohnes, Donald Virginia Beach 325i 02Mason, Paul Franklin z3 01McLauchlin, Thomas Chesapeake 325Ci 02McLean, Crystal Norfolk 325Ci 02Miller, Leonard Toano X5 01Murphy, Lt. Thomas Newport News 325i 02Overman, George Poquoson 325i 02Ray, Michael Virginia Beach 325i 02Richmond, Paul Edenton 528ti 00Riddick, Vera Hampton 525is 02Rivers, John Chesterfield 528i 98Roper, Erik Mechanicsville Z3 02Stevens, Jane Sandston 328 99Sussman, Max Virginia BeachThiry, Couglas Norfolk 328is 98Walker, Ervin Petersburg 735il 89Woodard, Malisa Petersburg 318i 95

Name City Car Year

PHOTOS FROM THE 02-02-02 SPARTENBURG GATHERINGThe Tidewater 02’s represented our chapter at the once in a lifetime gathering to honor the illustrious 2002. Inattendance were Rob Jay, Evan Harrell, Doug Harold, Chess and Karen Harris, Curt Kiser, Bob Parsons, Steve &Laurel Wadell.

The “Tidewater 02’s” window stickers show-off our group Doug Harold & his car along with Evan Harrell’s green machine

Now I’ve seen it all!!!

Animpressivedisplay of

the carthat put

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Picture by Curt KiserPicture by Curt KiserPicture by Curt KiserPicture by Curt KiserPicture by Curt KiserPicture by Curt KiserPicture by Curt KiserPicture by Curt KiserPicture by Curt KiserPicture by Curt Kiser

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1973 2002 Chamonix x/ blue leather. 91kmiles. Maintained at Atlantic Autowerks. 90% original. Do notwant to part with but leaving for overseas. $4500 OBO. Call LJ or Suzanne 412-2161 or [email protected].

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PARTS CARS: 1983 320 IS, 1985 325, 1984 318i, 1988 528, 1994 325is, lots of great parts. Call with needs, all parts verynegotiable. Call Mike at Sports and Imports, 545-9394 Mon-Fri 9-6, after hours at 420-9049 home or 554-9851 pgr.

EURO INSTRUMENT CONSOL: (km/hr, litres, kg/cm2) for E28 and E30: $25 each, Chess at 405-3344,[email protected]

HANDYTOUCH GARAGE DOOR OPENER transmitters (two each). Replaces 91 & earlier BMW cigarette lighter insert for a veryconvenient & stealthy installation. Both for $40 (used, but great condition) - $45 each new. Receiver unit also required - “piggy-backs” onto existing garage door opener receiver. Check www.handytouch.com for details. Jim Craig 703-331-3779 [email protected].

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CHROME 5-SPOKE RIMS: 15x7 universal bolt pattern with 205/50VR15. $125/ea Vince 593-6757.

TIRES & RIMS: Metric TRX 220x60Rx390mm tires mounted on perfect condition rims. Tires will passstate inspection. $220 Call John Magyar 757-340-1989

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