Anyone else excited about going to the track this weekend? The only thing that sucks is I know after this weekend I will have to think about putting the car away for the winter.

I'm not going to the track, but thanks for reminding me of the coming winter:(

:D

Anyone else excited about going to the track this weekend? The only thing that sucks is I know after this weekend I will have to think about putting the car away for the winter.

Yup. I'm excited. I guess it should be pretty nice this weekend. I'm starting to put together the "track stuff" tonight so I don't forget anything. I've been doing something relatively huge on the car every night since Saturday in order to get ready for this weekend. I finally just finished putting the trunk back together due to the new RSMs. My friend took it apart for me while I took out the speakers, so it took me awhile to figure out the jigsaw puzzle. I finished once, then stared quizzically at it all when I couldn't figure out where the last piece of giant black plastic went. Alas. Finally done, but now I'm tired.

I do wish I had a tow vehicle, though. It would be nice to load everything with plenty of space instead of it all just barely fitting in there.

What's your name (PM if you like)? I can look you up when I get there. Are you going to the dinner Friday night? I haven't decided, but I won't be able to stay up late because I am really beat and will need the rest.

I am putting the new exhaust on the car tonight (UPS says its out for delivery!) and I will put the track pads and rotors on tomorrow before I leave. I think I am going to do the dinner, I need to get that email sent out.

By the way I am Erik with the Black M Coupe.

I will be up there with Mpowerdave. We will be in his Silver E36 M3/4. Not sure if we are going up friday or sat morning. Will see.

Hey guys,

It's getting cold and my storage option fell through. Could any of you recommend a place of storage for my car? It's getting cold! Thanks for the help!

Damn these retarded ass asian lady bugs all to hell! It's a nice warm fall day and I want to do some work on my car, but these f*ckers won't stop landing on my face, spraying their nasty stench on me and even biting my arms. Holy hell, they're so damn thick....I think I'm about to lose it! They're so thick that I don't even want to open my car door. When I was a kid growing up in MN we never had these f$@*#ers. IMO these bastards have ruined fall in MN.
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I concure lol. :lol

I hate those bastards as much as boxelder bugs:mad :mad

havent seen one of them.....

havent seen one of them.....
Kiss my :booty.
:D Well, I'm in rural MN surrounded by farmland and it's rediculous how these fawkers have taken over.

Dont' even get me started on those stupid asian lady stinkin smell nasty beetle biotches. I work at a radio station and the studio seems to accumlate them (due to crappy screens in the windows) and I have to extinguish them. They can bite, they smell, they are annoying, I HATE THEM BIOTCHES. :mad:

our second garage is usually pretty covered in them, and then i cry

I'm here from MN. SW suburb of Minneapolis.

I'm here from MN. SW suburb of Minneapolis.

Welcome, and sorry to hear about your M3. Replace ASAP, then report back. That is all. :)

I'm here from MN. SW suburb of Minneapolis.


Yeah what happened? Suck in water during one of those massive storms?

Yeah what happened? Suck in water during one of those massive storms?


I got boomed by those storms.

This kid I know got rocked like a hurricane during those storms. Now I make fun of him religiously.

How many posts before I can PM, geeze. Sorry to double post

How many posts before I can PM, geeze. Sorry to double post

I think you have to hit 20 post before you can use the PM option.

Alright, gents. Get over here and rep!

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=430032

This kid I know got rocked like a hurricane during those storms. Now I make fun of him religiously.


Yeah i herd is car is in some t-bags yard.

Does anyone know of a bmw junkyard in minnesota? I live in plymouth and i was wondering if there are any junkyards that have bmws in this area

Does anyone know of a bmw junkyard in minnesota? I live in plymouth and i was wondering if there are any junkyards that have bmws in this area

Johns Auto, St.Francis Auto. what are you looking for?

Johns Auto, St.Francis Auto. what are you looking for?

I'm looking for a manual tranny swap for my 95 325is and some m3 cams, crankshaft and rods

I'm looking for a manual tranny swap for my 95 325is and some m3 cams, crankshaft and rods


Good luck, i know where plenty of e30 shit is but e36 ur screwed. And as for m3 stuff, there is not one m3 in a junk yard in minnesota. im a junkyard whore and iv seen nothing

Damn these retarded ass asian lady bugs all to hell! It's a nice warm fall day and I want to do some work on my car, but these f*ckers won't stop landing on my face, spraying their nasty stench on me and even biting my arms. Holy hell, they're so damn thick....I think I'm about to lose it! They're so thick that I don't even want to open my car door. When I was a kid growing up in MN we never had these f$@*#ers. IMO these bastards have ruined fall in MN.
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HAHA...Sammy got pwned by little bugs. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Hey I'm new to Minnesota, I'm from California, and don't really know what I'm supposed to do for my car.
I have a 1994 530i, 5spd, with 216k miles on it.
I go to the U and will be parking in a garage that shouldn't get too cold. When I park at home it will be in a covered garage but has no insulation and will get cold.
What do I need to do for my car so that it will start up in the cold mornings?
I only have a short 4 mile commute to school.
I'm on a budget since I'm a grad student, but what should I do about tires?
I assume that I should buy winter tires or all season?

Any suggestions would be very helpful.

Thank you.
I've got a set of brand new Blizzaks on 15" steel rims with covers for $300. They came off of an E36, but (according to Tire Rack) they'd fit your car. If you're interested, give me an email trent@stoneblock.com

Hi.

Anyone have a lowering suspension kit for a e36 non M? Used or unused, let me know, thanks!

Hi.
Anyone have a lowering suspension kit for a e36 non M? Used or unused, let me know, thanks!

I've got the stock suspension from my '96 M3, if you'd be interested in that. I removed it when the car had about 45k miles on it.

Hey I'm new to Minnesota, I'm from California, and don't really know what I'm supposed to do for my car.
I have a 1994 530i, 5spd, with 216k miles on it.
I go to the U and will be parking in a garage that shouldn't get too cold. When I park at home it will be in a covered garage but has no insulation and will get cold.
What do I need to do for my car so that it will start up in the cold mornings?
I only have a short 4 mile commute to school.
I'm on a budget since I'm a grad student, but what should I do about tires?
I assume that I should buy winter tires or all season?
Any suggestions would be very helpful.
Thank you.

Hey.. i just recently moved to MN in August, also from cali.. where in cali where you from?

I've got the stock suspension from my '96 M3, if you'd be interested in that. I removed it when the car had about 45k miles on it.


Is the full setup with swaybars? Let me know, thanks!

Hi,

just wanted to introduce myself as a newbie to this forum.
I bought a used 2000 323I. LOVE the handling, the look, and the fact its mine. ( After 5 years that is) However I have had it in the shop quite some time already. ALready replaced the Alternator, Waterpump (twice), got the AC recharged, and had the airbag light reset. Now the Airbag light has come on again, I think is is a faulty seatbelt sensor, I don't want to go back to the dealer since I need to pay for the reset this time. I have done some research and I have seen those airbag reset tools. I was wondering if there is another tool out there that does the airbag reset and more, like oil interval resets and engine diagnostis, don't want to buy 2 separate tools.

Thanks
DTU

Hi,

just wanted to introduce myself as a newbie to this forum.
I bought a used 2000 323I. LOVE the handling, the look, and the fact its mine. ( After 5 years that is) However I have had it in the shop quite some time already. ALready replaced the Alternator, Waterpump (twice), got the AC recharged, and had the airbag light reset. Now the Airbag light has come on again, I think is is a faulty seatbelt sensor, I don't want to go back to the dealer since I need to pay for the reset this time. I have done some research and I have seen those airbag reset tools. I was wondering if there is another tool out there that does the airbag reset and more, like oil interval resets and engine diagnostis, don't want to buy 2 separate tools.

Thanks
DTU


Welcome! As far as I know, you need 2 different tools. There might be something on ebay that does both, but I wouldnt trust it. I have both tools and you are welcome to come over and use them. I am in Plymouth.

Bob

Thanks a lot Bob,

I might have to take you up on that offer. Since you have the airbag reset tool I can assume you had the light come on too? I have been browsing ebay for the BMW diagnostic interface with your pc. It seems to be able to do a lot but I am not sure if that is so user friendly. Oh I have one more question mayby you know something about the power steering reservoir. it seems to be leaking from the lid? I believe there is a factory hole in it. Is this normal for the fluid to leakout of it or am I looking at a potention replacement of the power steering pump?

Are there any more meets this year or is the "driving season" over?
:-)

Again thanks a lot.
DTU

I was wondering if anybody here could help me.

I am on the process of buying a car (BMW) in the Wayzata area (about 12 miles west of downtown Minneapolis), but I'm in Kansas, Is there anybody in the area kind enough to stop by and take a look at the car? I would really appreciate!

location:

16200 Wayzata Boulevard
Wayzata, MN 55391

Please let me know a.s.a.p.

Thank you!!!!!!

This is Justin Bartlett. I own Evolution Street and Performance Inc. in St. Cloud. Its a relatively new shop off I94 and HW75. I am a UTI Chicago grad and a BMW STEP Orlando grad. We are a AstroStart dealer, a Procharger dealer, and do all kinds of vehicle repair. I specialize in Bimmers and performance but I do what has to be done to pay the bills. At $68/hr vs $110+ its worth your while not to go to the dealer where they could really care less about you. Check us out 320-202-0349 tripw evolutionsnp.com

P.S. I'm interested in forming a BMW club in St. Cloud (or joining). Let me know whats out there, or whats not.

Justin Bartlett..very familiar name. But I dont know anybody from St Cloud so most likely coincidence. Congrats on your venture, Im sure you can hold your own being a UTI / BMW STEP grad, I heard the courses are pretty grueling.

I recently partnered to create a business specializing in commercial / home computer tech support and design - so I can appreciate small business owners. They are usually extremely sincere and really love what they do - which is so much better than those large corporations who just have a bunch of "9-fivers" working for them.

Hello all I am from Bloomington. I had a 330ci. I have a set of Mille Miglia 17s with snow tires for sale. I like to get $700, they are in very good conditon. for pictures please go to photobucket.com and type nosturbo in the search box. my number is 952-270-9098 Derek, thanks

Nobody here lives close to Wayzata?:( (12 miles west of downtown Minneapolis)

Nobody here lives close to Wayzata?:( (12 miles west of downtown Minneapolis)

Nope. Sorry, Man. I rarely make it down there. It's about 40 minutes away from me. But you probably wouldn't want me to check it out anyway. I don't have the fine eye for details that some of these other guys do.

You know...having said that...I think Sears Imports is on Wayzata Blvd, 13000 or so. I need to have an alignment done, so I *might* be able to look at it sometime this week, depending when I head down to get this done.

If I'm the best guy available, then I'd be happy to help you out, assuming our schedules can mesh with the seller's. Now, if this is an E36, then I'm probably in pretty good shape to check it out for you. If it is anything else, then I definitely can't do much more than a cursory inspection.

Where in Kansas are you from? I lived in Olathe for 7 years when I was growing up.

Nope. Sorry, Man. I rarely make it down there. It's about 40 minutes away from me. But you probably wouldn't want me to check it out anyway. I don't have the fine eye for details that some of these other guys do.
You know...having said that...I think Sears Imports is on Wayzata Blvd, 13000 or so. I need to have an alignment done, so I *might* be able to look at it sometime this week, depending when I head down to get this done.
If I'm the best guy available, then I'd be happy to help you out, assuming our schedules can mesh with the seller's. Now, if this is an E36, then I'm probably in pretty good shape to check it out for you. If it is anything else, then I definitely can't do much more than a cursory inspection.
Where in Kansas are you from? I lived in Olathe for 7 years when I was growing up.
I'm living in Wichita, KS but I have been to Olathe several times:) I'm looking at a 98 Z3 that is in a chevy dealer in Wayzata. It would be extremelly helpful if you could go take a look. I have no idea how it looks, they repainted the front bumper and I'm afraid it might not match the rest of the car. I have only seen one or two pictures and they are all pretty small. They are telling me it's flawless, so it would be great if you could see if there's any scratches, dings or dents. If you could tell me how it looks overall in terms of interior and exterior condition, maybe take a look on the situation of the rear subframe (It might have some cracks here and there), clutch, and engine (looking for unusual noises and stuff). The dealer is open 8:30-9:00 Mon-Thu. Any input at all would help a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let me know if or when you can so I can let them know you are going. Thanks!

I'm living in Wichita, KS but I have been in Olathe several times:) I'm looking at a 98 Z3 that is in a chevy dealer in Wayzata. It would be extremelly helpful if you could go take a look. I have no idea how it looks, they repainted the front bumper and I'm afraid it might not match the rest of the car. I have only seen one or two pictures and they are all pretty small. They are telling me it's flawless, so it would be great if you could see if there's any scratches, dings or dents. If you could tell me how it looks overall in terms of interior and exterior condition, maybe take a look on the situation of the rear subframe (It might have some cracks here and there), clutch, and engine (looking for unusual noises and stuff). The dealer is open 8:30-9:00 Mon-Thu. Any input at all would help a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let me know if or when you can so I can let them know you are going. Thanks!


This sounds like the Dakar Yellow Z4 that is sitting in front of Village Chevrolet's bargain lot. I drove by earlier tonight and noticed it parked out front. Car looked nice from about 30 feet, but thats as close as I got. The bargain lot is usually where the high mileage or cars with signifigant body damage go. I can check it out if you like...

Justin Bartlett..very familiar name. But I dont know anybody from St Cloud so most likely coincidence. Congrats on your venture, Im sure you can hold your own being a UTI / BMW STEP grad, I heard the courses are pretty grueling.

I recently partnered to create a business specializing in commercial / home computer tech support and design - so I can appreciate small business owners. They are usually extremely sincere and really love what they do - which is so much better than those large corporations who just have a bunch of "9-fivers" working for them.

Yeah its tough getting started, and to be honest the market is not very hot right now, but hey I appreciate the vote of confidence. If you need anything let me know. P.S. I'm not from St. Cloud. I've lived in Austin, MN; Shaumburg, IL; Orlando,FL;and Merriam KS before I moved here for SCSU.

This sounds like the Dakar Yellow Z4 that is sitting in front of Village Chevrolet's bargain lot. I drove by earlier tonight and noticed it parked out front. Car looked nice from about 30 feet, but thats as close as I got. The bargain lot is usually where the high mileage or cars with signifigant body damage go. I can check it out if you like...

That would be great if you could!

Any of you local guys know anyone that has access to MN DMV records? I'm trying to find the address for the plates below.

Plate#: RJZ-565

Apprently these are the plates for a car that stole my brother's rims.

This sounds like the Dakar Yellow Z4 that is sitting in front of Village Chevrolet's bargain lot. I drove by earlier tonight and noticed it parked out front. Car looked nice from about 30 feet, but thats as close as I got. The bargain lot is usually where the high mileage or cars with signifigant body damage go. I can check it out if you like...That would be great if you could!

M triple,

I'd appreciate if you would, too. My schedule is a little hectic for me to try to get down there at a prearranged time. Let us know if you're able to do it so I can adjust my plans accordingly.

Best,
Matthew

M triple,
I'd appreciate if you would, too. My schedule is a little hectic for me to try to get down there at a prearranged time. Let us know if you're able to do it so I can adjust my plans accordingly.
Best,
Matthew

No problem, I can stop by and check it out tomorrow afternoon.

Any of you local guys know anyone that has access to MN DMV records? I'm trying to find the address for the plates below.
Plate#: RJZ-565
Apprently these are the plates for a car that stole my brother's rims.
I'd like to help you out, but I could lose my job if I did. You should report it to the authorities and let them take it from there...

I'd like to help you out, but I could lose my job if I did. You should report it to the authorities and let them take it from there...

Don't want you to lose your job over it. I just want to make sure were dealing with the correct car first.

Things I'm not sure about: matching paint (It might have repainted bumper/panels), tires condition, matching VIN number on all panels (fenders, hood, doors), plastic rear window, tranny, power top works?, CD-changer?, A/C works?,top conditions, etc… then the subframe issues:http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=402183

Yeah its tough getting started, and to be honest the market is not very hot right now, but hey I appreciate the vote of confidence. If you need anything let me know. P.S. I'm not from St. Cloud. I've lived in Austin, MN; Shaumburg, IL; Orlando,FL;and Merriam KS before I moved here for SCSU.


I go to St. Johns, the bimmer is in storage for the winter, but id be up for something at some point or to come and check out your shop. Anyways send me an email or hit me up on AIM. Good luck in your ventures, although there are not too many BMWs crusing around St. Cloud. However there are a few students that go to St. Johns that have them.

I go to St. Johns, the bimmer is in storage for the winter, but id be up for something at some point or to come and check out your shop. Anyways send me an email or hit me up on AIM. Good luck in your ventures, although there are not too many BMWs crusing around St. Cloud. However there are a few students that go to St. Johns that have them.

I shot you an email today. Looking forward to meeting you in person.

What is everyone up too these days? Seems that people are busy or shy, lol. We should meet some where and have some dinner and party or whatever, just because it is getting cold does not mean we can not have fun, woot!

Hey, I just joined recently and I'm in the market for a new car (brother totaled the jetta). I ran around with some of the mn eurowerks guys until I left for school in NY. Anyhow, I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any cars in the local area that are for sale these days (around $10,000). Thanks!

Matt

Hey, I just joined recently and I'm in the market for a new car (brother totaled the jetta). I ran around with some of the mn eurowerks guys until I left for school in NY. Anyhow, I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any cars in the local area that are for sale these days (around $10,000). Thanks!

Matt


http://www.carsoup.com/used/detail.asp?usedVehicleID=2482139&minYear=1988&maxYear=1992&searchID=20629557&vehicleTypeID=1&UVViewID=4&Page=1&ASU=0

um...why are you getting rid of it?

Just saying ello! Sure is windy out today..

who wants to have a meet this weekend?

Where are you thinking?

Midway or UofM

um...why are you getting rid of it?

um, cause my plans have changed...:D

Well, I'm open to get together sometime this weekend if you guys want to. Just name the time/place. Saturday night would work best for me. I'm in St.Cloud, so if we figured a Twin Cities meet, I can be there in like an hour or more. Later peeps. :)

I sure hope I dont have to work.

And I sure hope you guys dont pick a bar until next Summer. :D

um, cause my plans have changed...:D

bob, the pic of your car isnt showing up for me when i do a search. the ad does but until i click on "contact seller" i wasnt able to see it. just thought you should know

how about around 6pm in midway, me and my friend can be there

bob, the pic of your car isnt showing up for me when i do a search. the ad does but until i click on "contact seller" i wasnt able to see it. just thought you should know

strange, seems to work for me...

Do the plans involve a 5er wagon? Cuz that would be fricken sweet.

BMW wagons > all others...

I just thought I would let everyone that knew Sam Zuko know that he moved to DC a couple of days ago...

I know I and many others will miss him and his M3/4 from hell...

WE MISS YOU SAM! COME BACK!

BMW wagons > all others...

I just thought I would let everyone that knew Sam Zuko know that he moved to DC a couple of days ago...

I know I and many others will miss him and his M3/4 from hell...

WE MISS YOU SAM! COME BACK!
760 is my official spokesperson:D . I'll still be hanging around the MN forum.
Arrived in the DC area today. Car ran like a champ, but once it got dark I pissed off a lot of people. Thanks to the extra weight in the trunk my hids were lighting up the sky, so I cut my first day of driving short. Today's drive was probably the most scenic I've ever seen. Pennsylvania is amazing, the George Washington Memorial Parkway is very impressive as well.

Whats the agenda there? Permanent or temporary?

Hey all,
Just bought my first BMW. Blue 06 M3 coupe.

Is there any local BMW clubs that hold track events?

Brian

Whats the agenda there? Permanent or temporary?
I got a job in Arlington, VA., so hopefully it's permanent, unless I get fired on the first day.

Hey all,
Just bought my first BMW. Blue 06 M3 coupe.

Is there any local BMW clubs that hold track events?

Brian
Nice car! Join the BMCA....er, BMWCCA. I'm sure they have some events in the area.

Hey all,
Just bought my first BMW. Blue 06 M3 coupe.

Is there any local BMW clubs that hold track events?

Brian

Yes, there are. I've done three of them this year, two at Brainerd and one at Dakota County Technical College. It's a lot of fun, but it has put me in the poor house. Now it is time to get my car paid off and buy a truck as a second driver.

Go to www.northstarbmw.org and you'll be able to see the irregularly updated website for the club. The club is, however, very well run, so don't let the website turn you away. You can join the BMWCCA by following various links at the North Star site, or by going to www.bmwcca.org

Hey...I just realized that there's a regional forum. Reading > Me.

Anyway, nothing special to say, just wanted to chime in that I'm here too. I live up in Mounds View. Anyone else in the north suburbs?

gary, just wanted to tell you i got your response about orr removing the tires. ive replied to your email 3 times but it keeps bouncing. wtf?
gimme a call when they are ready. thanks

how about around 6pm in midway, me and my friend can be there

Hey, I am down for this tonight so who else can go? Let's get like at least3 or 4 BMW's together. I am coming from St.Cloud, so it's about an hour and 15 to midway for me.

Does anyone have a) any winter tire/rims combo for an E36 M3 and b) any 4 lug E30 wheels preferable old crappy ones they just need to roll the car a few feet.

Sorry TH, fresh out.

However...WHO IS EXCITED FOR CHIRSTOPHER LAWRENCE ON THE MAIN STAGE OF THE QUEST THIS FRIDAY! WOOO HOOOOOO.

who?

:lol, He gets excited easy too much caffine.

I think that was actually the wine that got me all excited....

but finally....someone on the main stage!
whew

Hey guys, did a couple new mods last night. Here's teh link:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5355791#post5355791

Whatcha think?

Nice, i like it.

Looks fantastic. I like the lip, I have been in on that thread since the beginning while Roman was making it. Now that it has come time, I dont have the desire to shovel snow THAT much... :(

Looks fantastic. I like the lip, I have been in on that thread since the beginning while Roman was making it. Now that it has come time, I dont have the desire to shovel snow THAT much... :(

Yeah, I've been watching it since it first started, too. Nice to FINALLY have that thing on. It's funny, I actually had a dream last night that I broke it off on a snowdrift. :stickoutt But that won't happen, cuz, sniffle, it'll be going in the garage soon.

Hey ///Maniak,

Want to sell me your stock M3 front lip now that you have the Maxvelocity one on there? PM me if you feel like it.

My M3 didn't come with a lip spoiler. :(

Happy Thanksgiving MN!

Sighted: Technovoilet M3/4 comming out of a gas station by St. Peter...very sexy I must say.

Happy Thanksgiving MN. I'm about to get out of work and go enjoy some turkey, football n $hit:drink1.

Everyone ignore Sam...he left us for a better crowd....appearantly he too good for us MN guys.....oh course he still can't even find time to black out his kidneys like a good M3 owner. (jk sammy)

Anyone in MN or surrounding area interested in a 2002 project car?

http://www.914club.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=24&t=41853&

Hey ///Maniak,

Want to sell me your stock M3 front lip now that you have the Maxvelocity one on there? PM me if you feel like it.

My M3 didn't come with a lip spoiler. :(

John, I think I'm gonna hold onto it in case I ever want to get the car back to stock to sell it. Not sure if you'd want it anyway; it's scuffed on the passenger side and has a small dip in it close to the driver's side foglight. I'll keep you in mind though. I think they're on ebay fairly regularly, though. :)

Anyone in MN or surrounding area interested in a 2002 project car?

http://www.914club.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=24&t=41853&

I might be interested, how much $ are you looking for?

where you guys at in the south burbs? i am a vw guy, but like bmw's too

Woodbury. But aren't you on MNSC, or is it Eurowerks.org ?

I recognize your name from at least MNSC.

Actually Im positive I know you, I sat at your table on the Eurowerks drive in Wabasha. :rofl

F^CK Minnesota winters. There. I said it.


Actually, I've been havin fun drifting with my Bravada. :evil2

But shoveling still sucks, so my first statement stands.

yes eric i am on eurowerks. i am on volksport and vwvortex mainly since those are the vw forums. i am on MNSC too but its too ricey for me so im usually just on the classifieds.

Cool. But MNSC is great for the occasional laugh...

Did you guys all freeze to death???....this place is dead. I wish I was coming home for Christmas. I've been looking for airline tickets nearly every day during the past month, but they're just too expensive for the days I'd be able to travel.
Some btich hit my parked M3 last night with her suv. When I came out of my house to see what was going on she lied and said her purse bumped it and set off the alarm. Thankfully I don't think there's any damage.

OH NOES there better not be any damage! Hey it has warmed up a bit, but summer needs to come fast, but it won't.

Well Sammy....good to hear from you. I thought we talked about where to and not to park our fine european auto? obvisouly we need to discuss further where are appropiate parking. Meet up with any DC'ers with euros yet? give us details!

We miss ya!

-the other Sam

I bought myself a Christmas present...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/Mtriple/bmwforsale3.jpg

Happy Holidays guys!

I bought myself a Christmas present...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/Mtriple/bmwforsale3.jpg

Happy Holidays guys!

Looks good!!! Love black cars :D

That IS a good present. Got myself one too. (See sig) I'm only 5-10 miles into Iowa, and the Twin Cities is my closest big city. I'm about an hour and a 1/2 south.

Well you can come to Mankato and hang out some time I guess it is really only me and a couple of my friends here now, but it is a good time anyway.

yeah....you should check out mphmotorwerks in Mankato...oh wait...they don't have a store front...shit. You should def come up and hang out tho...good times....

So who here is still driving their bimmer around these days? I'm stuck driving only my Denali in this suck ass weather. My M3 is however under about 12 inches of snow as it's sitting outside. My younger brother has his car all stripped about in my garage and no more room for me. I guess one of these days I'm just gonna tow that shit out and leave it in his yard... :D

That IS a good present. Got myself one too. (See sig) I'm only 5-10 miles into Iowa, and the Twin Cities is my closest big city. I'm about an hour and a 1/2 south.

Ha, your present puts mine to shame... Nice car, you will have to come up next summer for some of the drive's.

Mine is in storage. I think it is for sale too.. I need to get back into college to get my Bachelor of Science in IT. If anybody wants it let me know. :(

Damn Eric, your M3 is one of my favorites.

I bought myself a Christmas present...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/Mtriple/bmwforsale3.jpg

Happy Holidays guys!


Nice one bud! Still have the 5-series as well?

So who here is still driving their bimmer around these days?

The car is in storage. Rolling a Taurus, what a POS car it is but oh well it's just for winter.
Hell couldn't pass up a '96 w/ 34k on it. Great Aunt's car.
:)

Happy Holidays!

Ha, your present puts mine to shame... Nice car, you will have to come up next summer for some of the drive's.

Haha, you need not have shame. Your rolling on a pretty decent set of wheels yourself. I've wanted an M3 since the E30 series, and I finally decided it was now or never. I'll keep an eye out for any MN cruises this summer. Are most organized on here, or another site? I check some of the other bmw forums, but didn't know if there was an active MN forum.

Damn Eric, your M3 is one of my favorites.

+1. I'll keep my ears open. Maybe I can convince one of my friends.

yeah....you should check out mphmotorwerks in Mankato...oh wait...they don't have a store front...shit. You should def come up and hang out tho...good times....
Looks like I'm coming home for Chrismas afterall:alright :buttrock .
Sam, maybe you could help me find a deal on a satellite radio receiver for the M3:devillook .

I'm still rolling the ti with Blizzaks :)

Nice one bud! Still have the 5-series as well?


Sup Cody? I sold the E34 at the end of October to help fund the E30 M3 project, which I also ended up selling. Still have the E30 and my trusty Expedition...:D I just bought a trailer for the E30 so now it has been retired from the street, which is the reason I picked up the E46.

jddealer, I would imagine that there will be a get together with this group in the spring. We do try and post anything that is going on locally to this thread to give everyone a heads up. Most of the drives that we go on are with the Northstar Club.

Check it out: http://www.northstarbmw.org/

+1. I'll keep my ears open. Maybe I can convince one of my friends.
Do it.. that way its semi-local and when I get back in the game a few years down the line I can get that sucker back. :alright Or upgrade :devillook I havent even listed in the Bimmers for Sale yet because I am too afraid somebody will want it and buy it fast and it'll be gone before I can even make up my mind about it.

My immediate goal after I sell it: buy an all season car that is at least german. I am thinking I can afford an older Audi A4 Quattro. Any hot deals on those around? I dont think I can afford an E46 330XI or 325XI.. :( I want to keep the payments down monthly so I can afford housing and $90k in college loans. I pay $650 a month for the car said and done, and that doesnt include the roughly $180 a month I pay in gas. (probably more than that actually.) Even a newer car with a higher face value would be cheaper for me in the long run with better insurance, better mpg..etc. Any tips?

Well I am rockin out the '87 325 right now. I am getting winter tires for the M this week. Then I will need to get rid of a Red 1987 325 with 134000 and I have a rolling chassis of a black 325is with 188000 (it is a southern car though) for sale too. If you guys know anyone that is interested please let me know.

I am rolling full time in my company Equinox. Not much of a vehicle but the all wheel drive is a lot of fun. I am having major withdrawels from the Coupe.

Well I am rockin out the '87 325 right now. I am getting winter tires for the M this week. Then I will need to get rid of a Red 1987 325 with 134000 and I have a rolling chassis of a black 325is with 188000 (it is a southern car though) for sale too. If you guys know anyone that is interested please let me know.

what were you looking to get for the is shell and do you have any pics?

hi, im new here i live in breezy point, north or BIR and brainerd, i have a 95 hellrot m3, i work for my parents construction company and would be very interested in a bmw drive this spring, i lived in florida for 2 years going to school and enjoyed a lot getting together with fellow enthusiasts. also how many go to bir to track days other cca stuff? are anyof you bmw cca members i just joined and am thinking of tracking my car and other driver events.

hi, im new here i live in breezy point, north or BIR and brainerd, i have a 95 hellrot m3, i work for my parents construction company and would be very interested in a bmw drive this spring, i lived in florida for 2 years going to school and enjoyed a lot getting together with fellow enthusiasts. also how many go to bir to track days other cca stuff? are anyof you bmw cca members i just joined and am thinking of tracking my car and other driver events.

Ha- I just got back this morning from visiting family over the weekend on upper Gull lake - fun area. I am up every so often in the summer, I'll have to look you up to meet up for a drive or some cocktails.

hi, im new here i live in breezy point, north or BIR and brainerd, i have a 95 hellrot m3, i work for my parents construction company and would be very interested in a bmw drive this spring, i lived in florida for 2 years going to school and enjoyed a lot getting together with fellow enthusiasts. also how many go to bir to track days other cca stuff? are anyof you bmw cca members i just joined and am thinking of tracking my car and other driver events.

Definately check out the Northstar BMW CCA (http://www.northstarbmw.org) if you're looking for organized drives and driving schools @ BIR. I've been to a few of the drives in northern and southern MN, and several car control clinics, worth being a member even if just for the Roundel mag.

I'm a member of the CCA and will be at the events at BIR, RA, MAM....

Gotta love getting out there and tearing it up.

There are several CCA guys here, DEUTSCH. So far I've been up at the CCA BIR events, too. But, I think I've decided not to track my car up there any more. It's just too damn risky until I can afford a second car.

You asked whether anybody goes up there outside of CCA events...I know some guys who used to, but have stopped because they thought the events were not well controlled and the other drivers were trying to race each other. Bottom line: it was dangerous. In contrast, the CCA events are really well done and safe.

msf

There are several CCA guys here, DEUTSCH. So far I've been up at the CCA BIR events, too. But, I think I've decided not to track my car up there any more. It's just too damn risky until I can afford a second car.

You asked whether anybody goes up there outside of CCA events...I know some guys who used to, but have stopped because they thought the events were not well controlled and the other drivers were trying to race each other. Bottom line: it was dangerous. In contrast, the CCA events are really well done and safe.

msf


Which events are these? I think you are referring to AARRF. They haven't run at BIR in a while and I've been to a few of their events at St.Cloud, scary...

I personally don't go to the CCA events because I can get more track time for my money with other groups. Don't get me wrong, its a great thing for someone that is relatively new to the experience, and I've heard the instruction is very good, but there are better options out there for those that just want seat time.

I'm a CCA member and do enjoy the summer club drives.

Any tips?

I guess I would try to find a non-turbo A4 with quattro. Never driven one, but they seem to be really nice cars with pretty good gas mileage. I wouldn't think insurance would be too horrendous, either. I'll keep my eye out.

Which events are these? I think you are referring to AARRF. They haven't run at BIR in a while and I've been to a few of their events at St.Cloud, scary...<snip>

I'm not sure. My buddies just referred to them as "open track days at BIR," so I'm not sure which organization they were under. I do trust their opinions, though...to give you a reference point, one of these guys is a very accomplished driver who attends many of the Skip Barber races/classes. I wouldn't say he's world-class, but he's a very good driver with a lot of seat time in many different cars.

If the worst of the bunch isn't at BIR any more, then perhaps it's all well and good at this point and I shouldn't nay-say the extra-CCA events. No matter what, BIR is a fast, fun track that's real close to home. It would be sad to not take advantage of it in some fashion, CCA or otherwise!

I'm not sure. My buddies just referred to them as "open track days at BIR," so I'm not sure which organization they were under. I do trust their opinions, though...to give you a reference point, one of these guys is a very accomplished driver who attends many of the Skip Barber races/classes. I wouldn't say he's world-class, but he's a very good driver with a lot of seat time in many different cars.

If the worst of the bunch isn't at BIR any more, then perhaps it's all well and good at this point and I shouldn't nay-say the extra-CCA events. No matter what, BIR is a fast, fun track that's real close to home. It would be sad to not take advantage of it in some fashion, CCA or otherwise!

Agreed, and I cant wait for Pine Run to open...

The group that I ran with last summer was Slowpokes( http://www.slowpokes.org/ ) and its a great group, mostly comprised of P-cars, that rents the track out 2 or 3 times a season. They do have cornerworkers as well as a safety crew and ambulance on standby trackside. Not sure what the exact requirements are but I just faxed them a copy of my certificate from a 3-day Driving school I attended in Florida a couple of years ago.

The nice thing about this group is that track time is unlimited. The only time they shut it down is for lunch and breaks for the cornerworkers. Otherwise you can run as much as you want. We put on almost 400 miles in one day lasy July.

I just went to their site for the first time since last spring and what did I find?

The white car leading the red car... hahahahahaha!!!!!

http://www.centralcoastweb.com/nsxb/media/pics/bir7.5.05/P7051325.JPG

Wow, here's a great picture for the Wallpaper. The guy that owned the CGT was really cool, great guy to talk to...

http://www.centralcoastweb.com/nsxb/media/pics/bir7.5.05/P7051338.JPG

I just went to their site for the first time since last spring and what did I find?

The white car leading the red car... hahahahahaha!!!!!


Way to show that Blunt bastard around!

;) :stickoutt

Oops, sorry Bob...just discovered...

Way to show that Blunt bastard around!

;) :stickoutt

Hahaha, whats up Ben? If you check the gallery in that link you will actually see that we took turns showing each other around. :D

Oops, sorry Bob...just discovered...

Yup, and I think thats me 2 cars back. :devillook

This one didnt make it unfortunately... :( thankfully, the driver was ok...

Before
http://www.centralcoastweb.com/nsxb/media/pics/bir7.5.05/P7051366.JPG

After
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y87/Mtriple/DSC00391.jpg

in blunt's defense, he had to lug around passengers all day, extra ballast and such...

Hahaha, whats up Ben? If you check the gallery in that link you will actually see that we took turns showing each other around. :D

I did take a peek...looks like a FUN track. I'm headed to Laguna Seca on the 27th for a 3-day Skip Barber Formula Car School...absolutely can't wait. I'm getting more excited by the minute.

Jesus what happened to that C4S?

Jesus what happened to that C4S?

He got sideways out of turn 2 and went off on the inside of the track right into a drainage ditch...:( Probably carried too much speed into 2 which isnt hard to do considering 1 is banked.

Agreed, and I cant wait for Pine Run to open...

The group that I ran with last summer was Slowpokes( http://www.slowpokes.org/ ) and its a great group, mostly comprised of P-cars, that rents the track out 2 or 3 times a season. They do have cornerworkers as well as a safety crew and ambulance on standby trackside. Not sure what the exact requirements are but I just faxed them a copy of my certificate from a 3-day Driving school I attended in Florida a couple of years ago.

The nice thing about this group is that track time is unlimited. The only time they shut it down is for lunch and breaks for the cornerworkers. Otherwise you can run as much as you want. We put on almost 400 miles in one day lasy July.

I just went to their site for the first time since last spring and what did I find?

The white car leading the red car... hahahahahaha!!!!!

http://www.centralcoastweb.com/nsxb/media/pics/bir7.5.05/P7051325.JPG

HAHAHAHAHAH i cant leave you alone for a minute
for those of you that wernt there what you see is me getting ready to lap superduperbobbycooper. again.

Dude, we need to do something about your delusions...

Dude, we need to do something about your delusions...

if i had the ability to zoom in on bobby coopers car you would see beads of sweat rolling off his forehead and him checking his rear view every 5 seconds paralyzed with fear i was about to overtake him once again

Sorry to fuel the fire...

Sorry to fuel the fire...

Thanks for the support Ben, Blunt is clearly whacked...

Thanks for the support Ben, Blunt is clearly whacked...

i can see why ben would stick up for you seeing as it was once his car. but those of us in the know, the ones out on the track, have seen your frustration trying to catch the elusive orange car. next ear im going to govern it to 3/4 throttle to give you a fair chance. id hate to see your get frustrated and quit

i can see why ben would stick up for you seeing as it was once his car. but those of us in the know, the ones out on the track, have seen your frustration trying to catch the elusive orange car. next ear im going to govern it to 3/4 throttle to give you a fair chance. id hate to see your get frustrated and quit
Oh sh1t. Now Blunt's threatening to bust out the restrictor plate.

id hate to see your get frustrated and quit

This is why I'm afraid to unleash the arsenal of goodies that I have sitting in the garage for the white car. I'm afraid that my bestest track buddy will pack up and go home...:(

Happy Holidays everyone!!!

Happy Holidays everyone!!!

God bless us, everyone.







Especially the Hellrots. :buttrock

FYI Darude and 4Strings are in concert at myth night club (www.mythnightclub.com) should be a really fun event. Any one going?

i am in hastings

i am in hastings

I AM IN WAYZATA

Wayzata represent!
:)

i am in hastings
That was so random.


I am in woodbury. :tongue

That was so random.


I am in woodbury. :tongue


exactly

NEWS RELEASE



January 3, 2005



JD Investments to abandon Henriette site for Pine Run Motorsports Park

FOREST LAKE, Minn. - JD Investments, the Pine Run Motorsports Park
developer, today announced that it will pursue a new location for its
motorsports facility, which it planned to build on 530 acres north of
Henriette in Pine County.

The decision was made after a year of detailed work and an extensive
environmental assessment that began in January 2005, when JD Investments
announced the project to the local community. Issues related to soil
corrections, a wetland delineation and other factors led the developer
to find a new site for the project rather than pursue an Environmental
Impact Statement as required by the Pine County Board of Commissioners
in October.

A wetland delineation was required to establish or designate on-site
wetlands, but a delineation couldn't be produced despite ongoing
discussions with several regulatory agencies. It was a much-needed
starting point to establish on-site wetlands and produce a final track
layout.

The Pine Run site is currently a sod farm, which raised land use issues.
Sod farms in the metro area have been converted to useable land uses,
but regulatory agencies were hesitant to approve a motorsport facility
use at the Henriette site. The site also would have required significant
soil corrections. Soil borings revealed various levels of peat and mixed
soils, which were extensive in some areas. The developer chose to work
with those conditions if other factors could be met.

The Pine Run plans called for a quarter-mile drag strip, a 3.6-mile road
course and a 3/8-mile go-kart track, all of which would have generated a
significant amount of activity. The new facility will be downscaled to
include less activity and instead focus on showcasing a pristine road
course facility and go-kart track.

"The year-long exercise in Pine County produced overwhelming support
from residents and the business community in both Pine and Kanabec
counties," said Scott Quick, JD Investments vice president and general
manager. "We are grateful to everyone who supported our efforts, all
throughout Minnesota, and ask for their continued support as we evaluate
other sites. We're especially grateful to all our friends and supporters
in Pine County who welcomed our development and saw it as a good
business opportunity for the area. Racing enthusiasts throughout
Minnesota who have followed our project from the beginning should also
know that JD Investments is committed to constructing a motorsports
facility and our decision to move from this site has not deterred our
passion to find a new home."

JD Investments will continue to chronicle its progress on its Web site:
www.PineRunRacing.com.

# # #

Editors: For more information, call Communications Director Geoff Gorvin
at 218-821-9513.

Saw that today on the Northstar mailing list... :(

At least they are still looking...

Not so sure how credible the resource is, but someone that is good friends with the President of the "Bad Boys" Car Clubs (mainly old, wealthy guys that drive old muscle) have been approved to build a 1/4 strip close to the MN Highway Safety Test Track in Saint Cloud. Would be great for me and my friends here to have a dragstrip a couple miles from home. :D Then again I might start breaking shit I go very often. :stickoutt

I don't beleive the plans included a road course, but that doesn't suprise me. How many T-buckets do you see taking laps on a road course heheh. :D

Who is all going to the dinner? I know I am in with a few friends.

Who is all going to the dinner? I know I am in with a few friends.

I'm out of town. I also noticed I won't be around for the first CCA event at BIR.

I was wondering if some one knows where I can get a rim repaired around the twin cities.
The lip is a bit bend. The problem is I'm not sure how to identify the rim I have on my car.
I know its 17 inch and the closest I can find is that it looks like BMW style 42. I need to look at it again but I think it said 8Jx17 Does that mean it 8 inches wide?

Thanks

Take a picture of the wheel and post it in the wheel and tire forum. Someone will recognize it.

Yes 8J means it is 8 inches wide.

Precision Wheels Service in Hopkins should be able to fix it for around $130-$150 I think.

I just called them and they said they don't work on 2 piece rims.
If I would like to have it fixed I could try to remove all those bolts and bring the outside only. They said they have problems removing those bolts so they don't even bother. I will try to post a pic once I get my digital camera back.

I have been reading about "RimPro" I will see if they do them.
But I need to ship it to them.

Perhaps sell the rims and get new once??

Thanks for the input.

just called the dealer with the number that was on my rims. (1095342, 8JX17, IS47) It seems there are only 2 placed in the US that have 1 in stock.
But Germany has over 300 of them. I guess I should be looking for a new set of rims since they retail for 547.50. Unless I can find a used one.

Great dinner I am glad to have went, got a lot of questions answered.

Just wanted to put a shout out, and say hello. I just purchased a 1998 328i, and will take delivery on Tuesday.:D I was looking into Audi S4's for a bit, and wasn't really in the market for a car quite yet. I totalled my current daily driver in an accident on Friday, and a deal came along on a stock 328i that had pretty low miles. Already looking forward to upgrading and tuning!!:buttrock

Wow you live by me, oh wait, get 10 posts then pm me. email me at apex_rx7@hotmail.com if you want to chill out sometime. I have the Hellrot M3 4dr and my friend has a 318ti hellrot.

Sounds like a plan. I definitely want to check out your M. I've always wanted an M3, but the funds available worked me into the 328.

What are the specs on it? Color, Interior, rims, etc.

It's pretty standard. Exterior is silver, interior is black leather. Nothing too special about it at all. It's a five speed, and the only option other than the winter package is a sunroof. It doesn't even have a CD player, just the cassette deck. 97,000 miles, it was owned by a woman in Wisconsin who took extremely good care of it to 88,000 miles. The guy I am buying it from was going to give it to his son, but he can't afford it while he's in college.

Cool that should be fun you will have to go with us on the drives this year for sure.

Just wanted to put a shout out, and say hello. I just purchased a 1998 328i, and will take delivery on Tuesday.:D I was looking into Audi S4's for a bit, and wasn't really in the market for a car quite yet. I totalled my current daily driver in an accident on Friday, and a deal came along on a stock 328i that had pretty low miles. Already looking forward to upgrading and tuning!!:buttrock
It's surprising to see another guy from Mankato on here. Post some pics when you get a chance.
Wow you live by me, oh wait, get 10 posts then pm me. email me at apex_rx7@hotmail.com if you want to chill out sometime. I have the Hellrot M3 4dr and my friend has a 318ti hellrot.
Hey Tanner, who picked up the ti?

Matt, it is pretty sweet man, WAY under powered but eh...nothing a little S52 can not take care of.

It's surprising to see another guy from Mankato on here. Post some pics when you get a chance.

Pics will be posted up by Saturday. Since this is the Minnesota thread, I haven't driven a rear wheel drive car in quite a few years. The car currently has all seasons on stock rims. Anything to watch out for during the wonderful winter driving we are having?

Not too much just know your limits and the limits of the car. I drive mine with Hankook W300 winters and I have no problems. I drive with ASC off usually but that is me.

Well kids, got the car today. What a joy to drive!!! A friend called, and the first thing I said was, "I got wood . . . on the shifter lever!" I do have a question though. I only got one key. How, and where do I go about getting a spare? Any suggestions?

Ill give you one of my spares. It should work fine.



;)

Sears Imported in MPLS, motorwerks, etc. They are not cheap though, about 50ish a key.

Just wanted to chime in and say I'm friggin tired of having my car parked in the garage. Spring needs to hurry the f^ck up and get here. That is all.

Put some Hankook Ice Bear W300's 235/45/17's on there and drive the damn thing then, lol. I was thinking about not driving mine then I said I hate having it sit around all winter, just not worth it, plus all the parts that get a little rust need to be replaced anyway so I am ok with it. There I am done, :D

Well kids, got the car today. What a joy to drive!!! A friend called, and the first thing I said was, "I got wood . . . on the shifter lever!" I do have a question though. I only got one key. How, and where do I go about getting a spare? Any suggestions?

come down to motorwerks, if you are a club member you get a discount but make sure to bring the title and your license or parts wont even start the process for getting the keys.

I guess every one is in hibernation here in MN during the winter period.
When is this madness going to end, I am looking forward for it to be over.
It is so nice outside, but still I can't get the car out. ( have on of my rims sent to rimpro to get repaired ) I am looking forward to go to my first meet in spring.

I have to get some pics of my car soon.

Hope to be able to go to some of these meets.
Dtu

I am guessing the Coupe may make an appearance tomorrow out on the local highways.

Well, here is my 98 328i in all of it's stock glory. It was warm enough to wash it and take a few shots. Still not warm enough yet to lay on the cold garage floor to do any suspension work yet though. Can't wait for spring!!!

Well, here is my 98 328i in all of it's stock glory. It was warm enough to wash it and take a few shots. Still not warm enough yet to lay on the cold garage floor to do any suspension work yet though. Can't wait for spring!!!


I may have some parts for you coming soon if you would be interested. I have a 97 328 that I might be selling and removing many of the mods. So shoot me an email or PM if you may be interested I can tell you what I may have available that would be a direct swap.

I said to hell with it and pulled mine out early! So loving it... tossed on snows to the factory sport wheels... staggered's still chilling inside though.

Damn I missed driving the car.

hey everyone, just spreading my horizons a bit here. I bought my first BMW, an E30 325is, over Thanksgiving. Bought it in CA and drove it home, wild story, but for a different time... Are there any meets or anything going on in the winter around the twin cities?

http://www.motionblurphoto.com/glen/shoot/IMG_3088.jpg

Nothing planned, make a time and place and people will show up. I would love to get something going.

Anyone up for Thursday night go-karting? Pro-Kart indoors Burnsville.
10 bucks for a membership, and 10 bucks for a race on Thursdays. So it'll be 20 bucks the first time if you race once, and 10 bucks each other time. You can use your own helmet, or use theirs...

I'll make a new thread maybe...

I might be down, what time you suppose peeps will show up? I need to leave 1:15 to show up as I am in Saint Cloud.

well they are open till 11, so it could be anytime really...

lets say 7:00 for now, see where that takes us, also, I made a thread in this same section, has more info.

Hey All....fairly new to this site and haven't read through all 118 pages of this thread lol, but I just wanted to say HI.

I picked up my M-Roady last September and it sits covered for the winter. I'm in Anoka, northern metro area.

Welcome :wave

In case anyone's interested, the North Star BMW CCA is hosting two driving schools next weekend (Feb 11 & 12) at Dakota County Tech College (DCTC in Rosemount) Sat. is a Teen Winter Driving School and Sun. is a Winter Driving School.

For the Teen School, no CCA membership needed and the event is heavily subsidized to keep the price low ($50 for the day!) which includes classroom and individual in-car instruction.

Sunday's Winter school is open to CCA members for $100, both teen or adult. Includes classroom and in-car instruction.

We plan on holding the events; rain, snow or warm and sunny (which is entirely possible given the winter we've had so far...)

Check out www.northstarbmw.org for more info or pm me w/ specific questions.

Thanks,
-Rob

well they are open till 11, so it could be anytime really...

lets say 7:00 for now, see where that takes us, also, I made a thread in this same section, has more info.

just a suggestion--- they are running a lot of leagues lately so you may want to call ahead and see whats booked. i went last week and got in right before a big league. i also broke or severly bruised my ribs again so i wont be going for a few weeks

i also broke or severly bruised my ribs again so i wont be going for a few weeks
Details....how'd that happen? I've only driven go-karts like what they have at Valley Fair and they don't seem fast enough to be dangerous. I'm guessing these are faster.

In case anyone's interested, the North Star BMW CCA is hosting two driving schools next weekend (Feb 11 & 12) at Dakota County Tech College (DCTC in Rosemount) Sat. is a Teen Winter Driving School and Sun. is a Winter Driving School.

For the Teen School, no CCA membership needed and the event is heavily subsidized to keep the price low ($50 for the day!) which includes classroom and individual in-car instruction.

Sunday's Winter school is open to CCA members for $100, both teen or adult. Includes classroom and in-car instruction.

We plan on holding the events; rain, snow or warm and sunny (which is entirely possible given the winter we've had so far...)

Check out www.northstarbmw.org for more info or pm me w/ specific questions.

Thanks,
-Rob
Some of you guys should go to this and report back. Sounds like it'd be a fun time/worthwhile experience.

Details....how'd that happen? I've only driven go-karts like what they have at Valley Fair and they don't seem fast enough to be dangerous. I'm guessing these are faster.

well this is the 3rd time ive done this. last year i broke 2 ribs when some douchebag t boned me. the bolsters on the seat come around you and if you get hit in the side they tend to hit your ribcage. after i broke those 2 last year i waited about 6 weeks till they felt better and went again. same damn thing happened and i rebroke them. this time they appear to be just bruised because they are getting better much faster and dont hurt nearly as bad as last year

Just wanted to chime in and say I'm friggin tired of having my car parked in the garage. Spring needs to hurry the f^ck up and get here. That is all.

Just drive the thing.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/2102000-2102999/2102195_55_full.jpg

Now NTB that is what I like to see! wow.

just a suggestion--- they are running a lot of leagues lately so you may want to call ahead and see whats booked.

thanks for the heads up! I'll be going over there ovre lunch, I'll talk to em then. :buttrock

edit: yeah, looks pretty busy. Maybe that isn't a good idea...

Now NTB that is what I like to see! wow.

People have to realize that these are just cars and can be replaced or repaired.

Just drive the thing.


I've been really tempted these last few days...

If any of u are interested, we could go to Thunder Alley Raceway in Princeton. They are one of my clients and I get discounted races there. It's the largest indoor kart track in MN, 1/3 mile and they also have a paintball facility on grounds. Let me know, I can setup a MN Bimmerforums day and we can get a nice discount, plus probably get away with some track mischeif!! :) Heeheeeeee!!!!!

Pick a weekend ill be there.

I'd be in on that.

W3RD. I'll check into available dates for Thunder Alley. I might be able to get a "couple" discounted certficates from the station heheh. :)

Ugh, I finally get my car tommorow, I'm still a little p'od that Moterwerks fudged on sending the older style E36 grills for my ride to the shop. It's not like I think they look crappy, I just expected after my ride was all fixed up I would have the 97+ style grills. Either way, I now have the part numbers, and might get the new ones on my 328 eventually. Tommorow we finish up the Depos/Chromiums and I will be DRIVING my BMW once again. YAAAHHHHH!!!!

Nice to see you over here OptimusGlen...
:)

thanks :)

Does anyone know who and when, organizations are running at Road America this year? I know there was one last year. I am just trying to organize the summer schedule for track days.

Windy City is in May, Badger Bimmers (Oktoberfast) is in September. Check out their websites for the dates...

Oh, and NASA will be there in late October too.

i want to hit road america this summer also. i have yet to do anything but parade laps on that track

Well I know I will be out there on with windy city, not sure the car I will have yet. If you want to go me and Matt are going to be going. Anyone else chime in we could have a nice cruise out there.

im down. ill trailer mine. keep me posted

I'll probably go to Windy City, Badger Bimmers and the NASA weekend, hopefully. I plan on doing the NASA weekend at Blackhawk in April. Only two months!!!

Okay I might have to rethink my schedule. I don't think I will make RA with Windy City or Badger Bimmers. I am going to try to run the NASA events to get my TT license.

Okay I might have to rethink my schedule. I don't think I will make RA with Windy City or Badger Bimmers. I am going to try to run the NASA events to get my TT license.

What class are you in for TT?

I plan on going to MAM in April with the Missouri Valley CCA (they're running a national DEC instructor development school), then off to Blackhawk Farms the following weekend for NASA's competition licensing school (it's Easter weekend...). I plan on competing in a few NASA TT's this year and then trying to run the whole season next year and see if I can qualify for Nationals.

R.A. w/ Windy City is the following weekend in April, and I'm sure the fiance won't be happy w/ me being out three weekends in a row (AND one of the weekends being a holiday...) She already told me I couldn't go to Oktoberfast in September, 'cause it's her b-day on the Friday. NASA's event at R.A. in July was cancelled, so that only leaves the Oct 21st weekend w/ NASA for me to get out there this year.

My god Blunt's in TO!

The way things are looking, I might still have an M3 this summer :az :alright

What class are you in for TT?

I am not sure what class I will be in. I will probably run in TT by the end of the season. I am not sure how much its going to take to get the license.

By the way, your engine bay was looking pretty nice yesterday. Looks like fun!

I am not sure what class I will be in. I will probably run in TT by the end of the season. By the way, your engine bay was looking pretty nice yesterday. Looks like fun!

I can't wait to see how the work's going! I was planning on stopping by and having a look later this week. It'll just be a big tease, though - I'm not expecting to get it back for a few more months. Right now, we're shooting to have it completed before the Blackhawk Farms NASA event in April...

I think I'll end up in TTD. I've got almost 45 class up-points, so I'm too far gone to stay in TTE...

I can't wait to see how the work's going! I was planning on stopping by and having a look later this week. It'll just be a big tease, though - I'm not expecting to get it back for a few more months. Right now, we're shooting to have it completed before the Blackhawk Farms NASA event in April...

I think I'll end up in TTD. I've got almost 45 class up-points, so I'm too far gone to stay in TTE...

Well my base class is TTC but if I get everything into it that I want (if TCKline could get parts in stock) I will be in TTB. Should be a fun summer.

Well my base class is TTC but if I get everything into it that I want (if TCKline could get parts in stock) I will be in TTB. Should be a fun summer.

Wait a minute, I said it wrong. I'll be in TTC. My car stock is TTE, and w/ 45pts I'll skip D and end up in C. Dammit! I really don't want to be competing w/ M Coupes - I'll do my best to get out of your way...

I agree, this is going to be a fun summer!

im down. ill trailer mine. keep me posted

For sure I will, is your trailer a one car? Just incase lol.


Okay I might have to rethink my schedule. I don't think I will make RA with Windy City or Badger Bimmers. I am going to try to run the NASA events to get my TT license.


What is TT license?

What is TT license?

TT = Time Trial

It's basically the step between HPDE's and full-on racing. You run in a TT run group (if the field is small, they might even combine with an HPDE 4 - which is the highest level of HPDE students) and basically every car has a transponder that tracks lap times. There's usually four 20 minute sessions during the day and the driver with the best lap time for the day in each class wins. Most of the same rules as Open Lapping apply.

That is what I thought I did not know that, that type racing was around, is it only at black hawk? What is the class break down, and what if anything do you win?

That is what I thought I did not know that, that type racing was around, is it only at black hawk? What is the class break down, and what if anything do you win?

Check out NASA's website (I believe it's nasaproracing.com) then go to the NASA Midwest website - it has all the info there. It's similar to SCCA's SOLO II program.

Basically, it's not only at Blackhawk - they hold them at numerous tracks. Class breakdowns take about 10 pages of a Word.doc to outline, including calculating all the up-points for modifications. You're not guaranteed to win anything, except maybe a handshake and a slap on the back. They might end getting contingencies from sponsors (ie free tires as an example), but I wouldn't count on it.

TT's are really just another form of motorsport for people that have evolved out of HDPE's but aren't ready for the time, money and/or talent of wheel to wheel racing.

Here is the website:

http://www.nasa-tt.com/

It also has the tool for calculating your class. It makes it really easy to figure out.

I have to get a few more (100) laps :eyecrazy in before I am up to the level to be in Class 4 or at least prove myself. Its a humbling experience being at the track.

TTC, you will be running with the S54s, you putting a diff in that thing?

TTC, you will be running with the S54s, you putting a diff in that thing?

I put a Quaife diff in it a few years back. It's got 3.23 gears (same as E36 M3).

Ideally, all the work being done right now at Orr will help it breathe more in the top end. I've got an MA Shaw ltw replica wing and a front splitter to help keep it on the track. I'm also hoping that the S54 cars will have enough mods done to take them out of TTC...

I stopped by Orr last night (your post from yesterday got me thinking about the 328 again...) and had a look at the work. It's coming together nicely :D

Any local guys interested in a Dinan Powerdyne SC kit? It's running 6psi and the internal belt and bearings were replaced last summer. I'll be taking it off within the next few weeks --- depending on how busy I am.

Thought I throw this out there and see if anyone locally might be interested. PM me if you like more details.

Sellin' the car or going turbo?

Any local guys interested in a Dinan Powerdyne SC kit? It's running 6psi and the internal belt and bearings were replaced last summer. I'll be taking it off within the next few weeks --- depending on how busy I am.

Thought I throw this out there and see if anyone locally might be interested. PM me if you like more details.


The asking price will probably gauge my interest? What are you looking for?

Does anyone happen to know if there would be a 1988 super eta car (325e or 528e) anywhere, I had a lead on one in brainerd that is on car-part.com, but some A$$ clowns ripped the $hit out of the motor. Now I am looking for one again. Thanks, kinda had to vent too.

oh no not the A$$ Clowns again....when will it end! lol

Does anyone happen to know if there would be a 1988 super eta car (325e or 528e) anywhere, I had a lead on one in brainerd that is on car-part.com, but some A$$ clowns ripped the $hit out of the motor. Now I am looking for one again. Thanks, kinda had to vent too.

have you checked out Hans Auto Salvage? they have a ton of old BMW's, it's in Elk River.

Sellin' the car or going turbo?

:devillook :D

The asking price will probably gauge my interest? What are you looking for?

$2800 and I would need to swap DME since the one I have already has AA custom software on it as well as the crank pulley.

:devillook :D

$2800 and I would need to swap DME since the one I have already has AA custom software on it as well as the crank pulley.

Can you swap DME's? I was just discussing swapping mine and learned that you'll have problems with the EWS system - that the ignition system won't recognize the EWS chip in the original keys after swapping DME's. Something you may want to research a little further...?

Can you swap DME's? I was just discussing swapping mine and learned that you'll have problems with the EWS system - that the ignition system won't recognize the EWS chip in the original keys after swapping DME's. Something you may want to research a little further...?

Yes, I'm aware of what needs to happen if the DME is swap. DME will have to be realign so the EWS will work properly. This is something the Dealer or Orr can do.

I also recall a manual override behind the glove box involving some wires. :)

Guess who is going to the 12 hours of Sebring in March? THIS GUY!
I think there will be a lot better cars there (ferrari and others) than when I went to Road America. It will be fun to see it on a different track. too bad BMW won't be there according to their site....
wooo hoooo!
http://www.imsaracing.net/imsaNS.cfm?h=/2006/cc/sebring/bsheader.htm&p=/2006/cc/sebring/bsschedule.htm

The coordinator with Windy City said that they would e-mail me the sign up list asap for the RA weekend, please let me know who all needs one, I will send it as soon as I get it.

Is it cold everywhere today??? DAMN I hate this WEATHER! Ok, just needed to vent there for a minute.

Is it cold everywhere today??? DAMN I hate this WEATHER! Ok, just needed to vent there for a minute.

Tanner, I don't think I'm gonna make it to the April 29-30 thing. Too damn far. :(

:round Just wondering who all is from MN on the boards here. We need to get together sometime this spring. I know it's a long way off still.

Peace
Scott
:beermugdr

St. Cloud, MN here!

-Chad

Tanner, I don't think I'm gonna make it to the April 29-30 thing. Too damn far. :(

What do you mean to far? Were all driven there too. You know you want too.

Here is the temperature Saturday morning.

That's brisk.

St. Cloud, MN here!

-Chad

Dude- Uh we should meet up soon! I am in Sartell, just a couple miles from Cloud, I don't beleive I have seen your car yet? I've seen one similiar with stock looking rims? Anyway, PM me we should hang out and BS about our BMW's. :) There isn't so many others to do this with around here.

Hold on a sec, Chad Dyer? Dude, I think we might have already met. Where do you work?

Its rather warm now. It warms back up to 27F and I get all worked up about getting my car out. :devillook

POST #3000 is mine!

Did I see 50 degrees next week? Not only is that the start of summer car weather . . hell, I'll be getting the bike out too!!!:redspot