September 1997 BIMMER

Editorial: Summer Ending
by Armand Aquino
From driving schools, to Oktoberfest, to tech sessions, to autocrosses, the summer has been an absolute blast!

Reflections From The Hood: So Long Summertime...
by Joe Marko
The more that we can discuss and evaluate individual chapter events, as they relate to similar events nationally, the better these events will become.

What's Happening: Golf Anyone?
by Mike Webb
Does anyone want to subject their home course to our early and late apexing swing patterns?

New Members: September
by Barry Tarr
Welcome to 48 new Boston Chapter members!

BIMMER Features

Hot Competition
by Fred Beck
So beware, don't try to outrun the law in Salem, he will stick to your bumper like glue, and not pick up any cones in the process!

E30 Catalytic Converter Replacement: The Driveway Mechanic
by Greg Scott
I was well acquainted with the exhaust system on my car, since I had replaced 3 mufflers in the last 10 years or so.

E30 Throttle Cable Replacement: The Driveway Mechanic
by Greg Scott
The engine is still idling but the throttle has no impact on the RPMs. I see my life pass before me as the 128 traffic passes by on both sides.

Letter of Appreciation
by Jim Gable
I simply had an exceptional time.

Boston Chapter Board Meeting Minutes
by Mike Webb
Board meeting minutes for Tuesday, May 6, 1997.

Special Online Features

Images From Oktoberfest '97
by Joe Peng
A million dollar McLaren BMW F1 GTR and the Prototype Technology Group's 1996 IMSA GT Champion M3 appeared.

Event Calendar

For the latest information about upcoming events please see The Ultimate Calendar. For a complete listing of all events please see the 1997 event listing.

September 1997

• Sunday, September 7: Boston Chapter Autocross Series
• Sunday, September 7: Downeast Coupefest
• Saturday, September 13: Micro Brewery Tour
• Sunday, September 14: Boston Chapter Concours
• Sunday, September 21: Castle Hill Concours d'Elegance

October 1997

• Sunday, October 5: Boston Chapter Autocross Series
• Saturday, October 11: Safety School
• Friday, October 17: High Performance Drivers Education Course at NHIS
• Friday, October 17: Boston Chapter Driving School
• Saturday, October 18: Fourth Annual Leaf Peeping Fun Rally
• Saturday, October 25: Autobody Tech Session
• Sunday, October 26: First Annual Boston Chapter Fall Classic

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