I want to get Dinan parts installed in my 325. BUt my car is still under the certified pre owned warranty. If I have my parts installed by a certified Dianan tech, will my warranty still be good or will I have to kiss it goodbye?

Mr. John Winstead of Alexandria Virginia is someone you do not want to get involved with. I know this may not be the appropriate forum, but he is an avid BMW guy with a 73 2002tii however he's more into stealing from fellow members. I caution anyone who is selling older 2002 parts to watch out for this guy. I'm out a LOT of money because this man refuses to answer all calls and emails, and he walked away with some very rare and nice vintage 2002 parts.

Heads up because BMW meets should be free from guys like this, who are out to manipulate and steal from members who make owning BMWs fun and enjoying.

Take care.

Anyone in Northern VA area have the pressurized brake bleeder kit that I can borrow this weekend? Thanks,
Kimo

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Description: 1986 BMW 325. $1,700 OBO. 5-speed manual transmission, 4-door, 200K miles. Good mechanical condition. Reliable, runs great. Body has normal wear for a car this age with a few bumps and bruises. I've owned this car for the past 20 years and have all repair records for that time.Email if interested. I'm happy to answer any questions or send more photos.

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In conjunction with their sponsorship of the BMW CCA Oktoberfest, Michelin has offered a tasty deal to BMW CCA members, and members to be: Buy a set of four Michelins between now and October 13th, and Michelin will pay for your 2011 BMW CCA membership! Not only that, but you’ll be chowin’ down in style, because they’ll also send you a $50 gift certificate for Omaha Steaks! See the promotion flyer for full details.

Just a shout-out to all you DIY guys/gals…Do It Yourself Mechanics is having a promotion during the month of September for all Forum members during the month of September!! It goes like this:

· Free “Protection Gift Pack” for all First Time customers (incl. safety glasses, rubber gloves & bundle of rags),
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Our December Board Meeting/Social will be held on Wednesday, Dec 8th at Front Page Arlington. For the remaining months of this year, our Board Meetings will take on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. We will also have a private area towards the back of Front Page.

Front Page Arlington
4201 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203
703 248-9990

Parking on the street after 6pm is free in Arlington and only $1 at Ballston Commons directly across the street. There is a parking lot on 9th Street in the building where Front Page is located, but its a lot more expensive.

Our Board meetings are open to ALL MEMBERS and this is a great opportunity to meet other NCC members and see what goes on behind the scenes in the club. Our volunteers put a lot of time and effort into planning all of our member events, so for those interested in getting more involved, this would be a great place to start. Social will start at 7p and board meeting will start promptly at 8p. We've had a great time the past few months and hope to see you there.

Please note that alcoholic beverages are paid for individually (not by NCC) and that there will be a nominal $5-10 contribution to offset the cost of the dinner/gratuity.

Our November Board Meeting/Social will be held on Wednesday, Nov 10th at Front Page Arlington. For the remaining months of this year, our Board Meetings will take on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. We will also have a private area towards the back of Front Page.

Front Page Arlington
4201 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203
703 248-9990

Parking on the street after 6pm is free in Arlington and only $1 at Ballston Commons directly across the street. There is a parking lot on 9th Street in the building where Front Page is located, but its a lot more expensive.

Our Board meetings are open to ALL MEMBERS and this is a great opportunity to meet other NCC members and see what goes on behind the scenes in the club. Our volunteers put a lot of time and effort into planning all of our member events, so for those interested in getting more involved, this would be a great place to start. Social will start at 7p and board meeting will start promptly at 8p. We've had a great time the past few months and hope to see you there.

Please note that alcoholic beverages are paid for individually (not by NCC) and that there will be a nominal $5-10 contribution to offset the cost of the dinner/gratuity.

Our October Board Meeting/Social will be held on Wednesday, Oct 13th at Front Page Arlington. For the remaining months of this year, our Board Meetings will take on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. We will also have a private area towards the back of Front Page.

Front Page Arlington
4201 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203
703 248-9990

Parking on the street after 6pm is free in Arlington and only $1 at Ballston Commons directly across the street. There is a parking lot on 9th Street in the building where Front Page is located, but its a lot more expensive.

Our Board meetings are open to ALL MEMBERS and this is a great opportunity to meet other NCC members and see what goes on behind the scenes in the club. Our volunteers put a lot of time and effort into planning all of our member events, so for those interested in getting more involved, this would be a great place to start. Social will start at 7p and board meeting will start promptly at 8p. We've had a great time the past few months and hope to see you there.

Please note that alcoholic beverages are paid for individually (not by NCC) and that there will be a nominal $5-10 contribution to offset the cost of the dinner/gratuity.

Well folks, it’s that time of year again. ChapterFest is just around the corner and it is shaping up to be our best event thus far. This year, ChapterFest has been moved back to Bowie Baysox Stadium and will take place on Saturday, October 30th.



Please visit www.chapterfest.com for detailed information on each of the events and instructions on how you can register to participate. The issue we had last year with space due to the trailers parked on the lot will not be an issue this year. We will have use of the entire lot area and have parking for over 1000+ cars. Please feel free to post questions you may have. Also, we will have 6-8 people working the gate at peak times to help move things along.


We are strongly encouraging everyone to pre-register, this includes general admission. With the number of people we are expecting, pre-registration will help expedite the check-in line. Pre-registered Autox participants will share a dedicated check-in lane with Street Survival. When you visit the ChapterFest site, click “ChapterFest Registration” to register for general admission or any additional events. I know some people hate registering for events, but this is the easiest way for us to manage a crowd this large for this type of event.


ChapterFest is the BMWCCA National Capital Chapter’s premier celebration for all car enthusiasts. In 2008, more than 250 people attended and in 2009, attendance doubled to more than 500. Both years attracted BMW CCA members and non-members from all over the east coast, with folks coming from as far north as New Jersey and as far south as North Carolina. This year, we hope to welcome more than 1,000 BMWCCA members and enthusiasts!


ChapterFest 2010 will encompass everything we do as a chapter. We will, of course, have Autocross. BUT WAIT…THERE’S MORE!!
The roads’ newest and youngest drivers will participate in our nationally recognized Tire Rack Street Survival School for teenage drivers. If you have a new driver or are a new driver, this is the event for you.


Thanks to the involvement of US Karting, our karting league will have a karting course to feed your inner speed demon.


A Concours d’ Elegance will display some of the cleanest cars you’ll ever see. If you want to understand how the pros detail their cars, maybe the detailing tech sessions will be for you.


In addition, thanks to BendPak donating the use of four 4-post lifts, the DIY and Ladies’ DIY committees will each run DIYs and tech sessions throughout the day. After ChapterFest, BendPak is selling the 4-post car lifts at a discounted price. See the ChapterFest site for more info. If you are interested in purchasing the lifts, contact .


Dinan is signed on to run tech sessions. There will be items raffled off from companies such as Borla, Michelin, Slime, Griots and more.


As in years past, lunch is included with the cost of admission and will be handled by Red, Hot and Blue. There will be covered seating for use throughout the day as well as plenty of beverages throughout the venue. We are also looking for a funnel cake vendor. If you have a recommendation, please forward their info to


Lastly, in response to our female attendees, we will have dedicated men and women bathroom facilities with flushable toilets and sinks for hand washing. We will also have handicap accessible facilities.


Currently, we are looking for a licensed electrician to donate an hour or two of their time and are looking at options for a kids’ area.

If you are participating in Autocross this year, we are using Motorsportreg.com for registration. If you already have an MSReg acct, then the only thing you may have to do is add your number preferences and emergency contact information. Go into “My Account”, click edit vehicle in “Garage” and add your three number choices.
Sign up for an account if you do not have one. You only need to provide as much info as you deem necessary. Mandatory information is your car number preferences and emergency contact information. When you register for ChapterFest, you can choose to register for any additional activities. When you choose Autox, your first available choice number will auto-populate. Choose your class and group.
On DLB, you are used to seeing S1, S2, S3, S4, M1, M2 and so on. The letter was your class and the number your group. For ChapterFest, you will see stock, tuner, modified under Class, and under Group you will see 1, 2, 3, 4, X1, X2, X3, X4.
So there is a little difference from what you are used to, but not too complicated. If you have questions or issues, feel free to email, Doug DuCoté, the NCC Autocross Chair at .
If you plan to Autox and compete in the Concours, you will need to compete in the afternoon AutoX heat. We will make accommodations for attendees planning to do both AutoX and Concours so they get all of their runs completed.
Access to the paddock will begin at 6am.

General Admission is $16 with pre-registration and $21 dollars day of event. If you are interested in volunteering 2 ½ hours of your time, the general admission fee will be waived. Please contact .


Check the ChapterFest site periodically for updated information.


Mark October 30th on your calendar now! ChapterFest 2010 will not disappoint. There will definitely be more to do and see.


Cheers,
The National Capital Chapter’s ChapterFest 2010 Committee

Well folks, it’s that time of year again. ChapterFest is just around the corner and it is shaping up to be our best event thus far. This year, ChapterFest has been moved back to Bowie Baysox Stadium and will take place on Saturday, October 30th.



Please visit www.chapterfest.com for detailed information on each of the events and instructions on how you can register to participate. The issue we had last year with space due to the trailers parked on the lot will not be an issue this year. We will have use of the entire lot area and have parking for over 1000+ cars. Please feel free to post questions you may have. Also, we will have 6-8 people working the gate at peak times to help move things along.


We are strongly encouraging everyone to pre-register, this includes general admission. With the number of people we are expecting, pre-registration will help expedite the check-in line. Pre-registered Autox participants will share a dedicated check-in lane with Street Survival. When you visit the ChapterFest site, click “ChapterFest Registration” to register for general admission or any additional events. I know some people hate registering for events, but this is the easiest way for us to manage a crowd this large for this type of event.


ChapterFest is the BMWCCA National Capital Chapter’s premier celebration for all car enthusiasts. In 2008, more than 250 people attended and in 2009, attendance doubled to more than 500. Both years attracted BMW CCA members and non-members from all over the east coast, with folks coming from as far north as New Jersey and as far south as North Carolina. This year, we hope to welcome more than 1,000 BMWCCA members and enthusiasts!


ChapterFest 2010 will encompass everything we do as a chapter. We will, of course, have Autocross. BUT WAIT…THERE’S MORE!!
The roads’ newest and youngest drivers will participate in our nationally recognized Tire Rack Street Survival School for teenage drivers. If you have a new driver or are a new driver, this is the event for you.


Thanks to the involvement of US Karting, our karting league will have a karting course to feed your inner speed demon.


A Concours d’ Elegance will display some of the cleanest cars you’ll ever see. If you want to understand how the pros detail their cars, maybe the detailing tech sessions will be for you.


In addition, thanks to BendPak donating the use of four 4-post lifts, the DIY and Ladies’ DIY committees will each run DIYs and tech sessions throughout the day. After ChapterFest, BendPak is selling the 4-post car lifts at a discounted price. See the ChapterFest site for more info. If you are interested in purchasing the lifts, contact .


Dinan is signed on to run tech sessions. There will be items raffled off from companies such as Borla, Michelin, Slime, Griots and more.


As in years past, lunch is included with the cost of admission and will be handled by Red, Hot and Blue. There will be covered seating for use throughout the day as well as plenty of beverages throughout the venue. We are also looking for a funnel cake vendor. If you have a recommendation, please forward their info to


Lastly, in response to our female attendees, we will have dedicated men and women bathroom facilities with flushable toilets and sinks for hand washing. We will also have handicap accessible facilities.


Currently, we are looking for a licensed electrician to donate an hour or two of their time and are looking at options for a kids’ area.

If you are participating in Autocross this year, we are using Motorsportreg.com for registration. If you already have an MSReg acct, then the only thing you may have to do is add your number preferences and emergency contact information. Go into “My Account”, click edit vehicle in “Garage” and add your three number choices.
Sign up for an account if you do not have one. You only need to provide as much info as you deem necessary. Mandatory information is your car number preferences and emergency contact information. When you register for ChapterFest, you can choose to register for any additional activities. When you choose Autox, your first available choice number will auto-populate. Choose your class and group.
On DLB, you are used to seeing S1, S2, S3, S4, M1, M2 and so on. The letter was your class and the number your group. For ChapterFest, you will see stock, tuner, modified under Class, and under Group you will see 1, 2, 3, 4, X1, X2, X3, X4.
So there is a little difference from what you are used to, but not too complicated. If you have questions or issues, feel free to email, Doug DuCoté, the NCC Autocross Chair at .
If you plan to Autox and compete in the Concours, you will need to compete in the afternoon AutoX heat. We will make accommodations for attendees planning to do both AutoX and Concours so they get all of their runs completed.
Access to the paddock will begin at 6am.

General Admission is $16 with pre-registration and $21 dollars day of event. If you are interested in volunteering 2 ½ hours of your time, the general admission fee will be waived. Please contact .


Check the ChapterFest site periodically for updated information.


Mark October 30th on your calendar now! ChapterFest 2010 will not disappoint. There will definitely be more to do and see.


Cheers,
The National Capital Chapter’s ChapterFest 2010 Committee

Well folks, it’s that time of year again. ChapterFest is just around the corner and it is shaping up to be our best event thus far. This year, ChapterFest has been moved back to Bowie Baysox Stadium and will take place on Saturday, October 30th.



Please visit www.chapterfest.com for detailed information on each of the events and instructions on how you can register to participate. The issue we had last year with space due to the trailers parked on the lot will not be an issue this year. We will have use of the entire lot area and have parking for over 1000+ cars. Please feel free to post questions you may have. Also, we will have 6-8 people working the gate at peak times to help move things along.


We are strongly encouraging everyone to pre-register, this includes general admission. With the number of people we are expecting, pre-registration will help expedite the check-in line. Pre-registered Autox participants will share a dedicated check-in lane with Street Survival. When you visit the ChapterFest site, click “ChapterFest Registration” to register for general admission or any additional events. I know some people hate registering for events, but this is the easiest way for us to manage a crowd this large for this type of event.


ChapterFest is the BMWCCA National Capital Chapter’s premier celebration for all car enthusiasts. In 2008, more than 250 people attended and in 2009, attendance doubled to more than 500. Both years attracted BMW CCA members and non-members from all over the east coast, with folks coming from as far north as New Jersey and as far south as North Carolina. This year, we hope to welcome more than 1,000 BMWCCA members and enthusiasts!


ChapterFest 2010 will encompass everything we do as a chapter. We will, of course, have Autocross. BUT WAIT…THERE’S MORE!!
The roads’ newest and youngest drivers will participate in our nationally recognized Tire Rack Street Survival School for teenage drivers. If you have a new driver or are a new driver, this is the event for you.


Thanks to the involvement of US Karting, our karting league will have a karting course to feed your inner speed demon.


A Concours d’ Elegance will display some of the cleanest cars you’ll ever see. If you want to understand how the pros detail their cars, maybe the detailing tech sessions will be for you.


In addition, thanks to BendPak donating the use of four 4-post lifts, the DIY and Ladies’ DIY committees will each run DIYs and tech sessions throughout the day. After ChapterFest, BendPak is selling the 4-post car lifts at a discounted price. See the ChapterFest site for more info. If you are interested in purchasing the lifts, contact .


Dinan is signed on to run tech sessions. There will be items raffled off from companies such as Borla, Michelin, Slime, Griots and more.


As in years past, lunch is included with the cost of admission and will be handled by Red, Hot and Blue. There will be covered seating for use throughout the day as well as plenty of beverages throughout the venue. We are also looking for a funnel cake vendor. If you have a recommendation, please forward their info to


Lastly, in response to our female attendees, we will have dedicated men and women bathroom facilities with flushable toilets and sinks for hand washing. We will also have handicap accessible facilities.


Currently, we are looking for a licensed electrician to donate an hour or two of their time and are looking at options for a kids’ area.

If you are participating in Autocross this year, we are using Motorsportreg.com for registration. If you already have an MSReg acct, then the only thing you may have to do is add your number preferences and emergency contact information. Go into “My Account”, click edit vehicle in “Garage” and add your three number choices.


Sign up for an account if you do not have one. You only need to provide as much info as you deem necessary. Mandatory information is your car number preferences and emergency contact information. When you register for ChapterFest, you can choose to register for any additional activities. When you choose Autox, your first available choice number will auto-populate. Choose your class and group.
On DLB, you are used to seeing S1, S2, S3, S4, M1, M2 and so on. The letter was your class and the number your group. For ChapterFest, you will see stock, tuner, modified under Class, and under Group you will see 1, 2, 3, 4, X1, X2, X3, X4.
So there is a little difference from what you are used to, but not too complicated. If you have questions or issues, feel free to email, Doug DuCoté, the NCC Autocross Chair at .
If you plan to Autox and compete in the Concours, you will need to compete in the afternoon AutoX heat. We will make accommodations for attendees planning to do both AutoX and Concours so they get all of their runs completed.
Access to the paddock will begin at 6am.

General Admission is $16 with pre-registration and $21 dollars day of event. If you are interested in volunteering 2 ½ hours of your time, the general admission fee will be waived. Please contact .


Check the ChapterFest site periodically for updated information.


Mark October 30th on your calendar now! ChapterFest 2010 will not disappoint. There will definitely be more to do and see.


Cheers,
The National Capital Chapter’s ChapterFest 2010 Committee

Well folks, it’s that time of year again. ChapterFest is just around the corner and it is shaping up to be our best event thus far. This year, ChapterFest has been moved back to Bowie Baysox Stadium and will take place on Saturday, October 30th.

Please visit www.chapterfest.com for detailed information on each of the events and instructions on how you can register to participate. The issue we had last year with space due to the trailers parked on the lot will not be an issue this year. We will have use of the entire lot area and have parking for over 1000+ cars. Please feel free to post questions you may have. Also, we will have 6-8 people working the gate at peak times to help move things along.

We are strongly encouraging everyone to pre-register, this includes general admission. With the number of people we are expecting, pre-registration will help expedite the check-in line. Pre-registered Autox participants will share a dedicated check-in lane with Street Survival. When you visit the ChapterFest site, click “ChapterFest Registration” to register for general admission or any additional events. I know some people hate registering for events, but this is the easiest way for us to manage a crowd this large for this type of event.

ChapterFest is the BMWCCA National Capital Chapter’s premier celebration for all car enthusiasts. In 2008, more than 250 people attended and in 2009, attendance doubled to more than 500. Both years attracted BMW CCA members and non-members from all over the east coast, with folks coming from as far north as New Jersey and as far south as North Carolina. This year, we hope to welcome more than 1,000 BMWCCA members and enthusiasts!

ChapterFest 2010 will encompass everything we do as a chapter. We will, of course, have Autocross. BUT WAIT…THERE’S MORE!!
The roads’ newest and youngest drivers will participate in our nationally recognized Tire Rack Street Survival School for teenage drivers. If you have a new driver or are a new driver, this is the event for you.

Thanks to the involvement of US Karting, our karting league will have a karting course to feed your inner speed demon.

A Concours d’ Elegance will display some of the cleanest cars you’ll ever see. If you want to understand how the pros detail their cars, maybe the detailing tech sessions will be for you.

In addition, thanks to BendPak donating the use of four 4-post lifts, the DIY and Ladies’ DIY committees will each run DIYs and tech sessions throughout the day. After ChapterFest, BendPak is selling the 4-post car lifts at a discounted price. See the ChapterFest site for more info. If you are interested in purchasing the lifts, contact .

Dinan is signed on to run tech sessions. There will be items raffled off from companies such as Borla, Michelin, Slime, Griots and more.

As in years past, lunch is included with the cost of admission and will be handled by Red, Hot and Blue.

There will be covered seating for use throughout the day as well as plenty of beverages throughout the venue. We are also looking for a funnel cake vendor. If you have a recommendation, please forward their info to

Lastly, in response to our female attendees, we will have dedicated men and women bathroom facilities with flushable toilets and sinks for hand washing. We will also have handicap accessible facilities.

Currently, we are looking for a licensed electrician to donate an hour or two of their time and are looking at options for a kids’ area.

If you are participating in Autocross this year, we are using Motorsportreg.com for registration. If you already have an MSReg acct, then the only thing you may have to do is add your number preferences and emergency contact information. Go into “My Account”, click edit vehicle in “Garage” and add your three number choices.
Sign up for an account if you do not have one. You only need to provide as much info as you deem necessary. Mandatory information is your car number preferences and emergency contact information. When you register for ChapterFest, you can choose to register for any additional activities. When you choose Autox, your first available choice number will auto-populate. Choose your class and group.
On DLB, you are used to seeing S1, S2, S3, S4, M1, M2 and so on. The letter was your class and the number your group. For ChapterFest, you will see stock, tuner, modified under Class, and under Group you will see 1, 2, 3, 4, X1, X2, X3, X4.
So there is a little difference from what you are used to, but not too complicated. If you have questions or issues, feel free to email, Doug DuCoté, the NCC Autocross Chair at .
If you plan to Autox and compete in the Concours, you will need to compete in the afternoon AutoX heat. We will make accommodations for attendees planning to do both AutoX and Concours so they get all of their runs completed.
Access to the paddock will begin at 6am.

General Admission is $16 with pre-registration and $21 dollars day of event. If you are interested in volunteering 2 ½ hours of your time, the general admission fee will be waived. Please contact .

Check the ChapterFest site periodically for updated information.

Mark October 30th on your calendar now! ChapterFest 2010 will not disappoint. There will definitely be more to do and see.

Cheers,
The National Capital Chapter’s ChapterFest 2010 Committee