September 2002 Boston Bimmer

My Turn: The Academy of Driving Science
by Barry Tarr
Having lived in the Boston area for over three decades, I can attest to the fact that our driving reputation is well deserved.

Destination 2002
by Justin Gerry
After I was born, my parents brought me home from the hospital in their '76 2002.

Leather Ain't What It Used To Be
by Michelle Demers
Shop for a new car and you'll be deprived. The new leather is rubbery and just doesn't feel right.

The 5 Series Hits Thirty
by Suzin Koehler
From its modest introduction in 1972, the 5 Series has gradually evolved to become a consistant winner.

Make It Stop: HMS Brake Tech Session
by Mike Long
Are you warping rotors?

Fender And Wheel Issues
by Mike Miller
The conventional way to roll fender lips is with a wooden baseball bat.

The Best Of The Best: Rim & Wheel Works
by Suzin Koehler
Straightening wheels to factory specs: 30 thousandths of an inch.

National News
by Reid Douglas
The Board meetings just don't contain the kind of drama that makes for good reading.

New Members: September
by Joe Marko
Welcome to 164 new Boston Chapter members!

Upcoming Events

Boston Chapter Autocross Series
Our most popular event has moved back to Devens.

Northeast BMW Autocross Championship
BMW autocrossers from all over the northeast are invited to go head-to-head in this two day event.

Top Gun Autocross Shootout
The top drivers in each 2002 class will be invited to race each other, with one class for BMWs and one for non-BMWs.

Undercarriage Tech Session
The technicians will perform a thorough undercarriage inspection of all cars.

Results

Autocross 3 Results
by Martin Middelmann and Greg Scott
Results from the Devens event held on June 16, 2002.

Autocross 4 Results
by Martin Middelmann and Greg Scott
Results from the Devens event held on June 29, 2002.

Event Calendar

For the latest information about upcoming events please see The Ultimate Calendar. For a complete listing of all events please see the 2002 event listing.

September 2002

• Friday, September 6: Driving School at NHIS
• Saturday, September 21: Boston Chapter Autocross Series
• Saturday, September 21: Undercarriage Tech Session at Foreign Motors West
• Sunday, September 22: Mass Miata Autocross

October 2002

• Saturday, October 5: Northeast BMW Autocross Championship
• Sunday, October 6: Autocross Test and Tune
• Sunday, October 6: WMC Autocross Series
• Sunday, October 6: Show N Shine 2002 at Bavarian Autosport
• Saturday, October 12: Boston Chapter Autocross Series
• Friday, October 18 through Saturday, October 19: Two Day Driving School at NHIS
• Saturday, October 19 through Sunday, October 20: Club Race at NHIS
• Sunday, October 20: Mass Miata Autocross
• Saturday, October 26: Boston Chapter Top Gun Autocross Shootout
• Saturday, October 26: Fall Wine Tasting

Classified Ads

Be sure to check out the current Boston Chapter classified ads.