Sorry to jump in late on this topic, but what drew me here is seeing what might have been a proposed new logo on some Facebook posts recently. I'll cut some corners and just say it was "///NCC" (Add...

BMW of Towson installed mine in early 2009. I There is a manufacturing cutoff date for dealer installed alarms in 2009, but I don't know what that is about - maybe that is the encoding mentioned...

This is the first I've heard about a British study.

The US study, however, was conducted at 1 (count it, ONE) intersection in California. I'd like to see some more comprehensive data before...

---Which added to the enjoyment of the weekend.

After having driven up to Watkins Glen several times where we camped by the side of the circuit and slogged through mud all weekend, having the...

I read that article as well. What a shame. I want to see it return.

Here are mine:

https://www.facebook.com/rick.stecker.7/media_set?set=a.426222190829558.1073741826.100003253437663&type=3

A Great Friday at the BGP - the cars were out, the weather cooperated, and NCCBMWCCA put on their great show (as usual.) I can't wait to get back there this morning. Saturday is the best day of the...

I'm all signed up and anxiously waiting. The parking is a no-brainer in my mind, and unless you want to spend the entire day in the Grandstands, the Corral is another gotta-have.

If you know how to get it right in the camera, you don't need RAW ;-)

Geez - what's the chance they have the "good" additive package for direct injection engines as well?

From what I hear, virtually the whole staff moved to Towson with the franchise. . .

Frankly, IMHO BMW of Towson is not enthusiast-oriented - what does that mean for Porsche?

Have Fun,
Rick

I will be getting one of the floor options with flecks - the solid colors are too close to a mirror for me, and the guy from Premier Garage said that he only does solid colors with some grit in them...

We are starting down the home stretch with our new house, and it won't be long before we get to paint choices. I can't seem to settle on what to do in the garage.

I'm having Premier Garage do...

I got an email today from BMW of Towson - They are adding Porsche effective Monday 3/1/10.

http://www.bmwtowson.com/

Did they get Valley Motors franchise?

Have Fun,
Rick

This is very close to my house. I am in the middle of building a new house, and I promised myself (and the wife) there would be no all-day car outings until we are in the new house.

Can I stop by...

Gee, does the word Hobelmann ring a bell?

I never worked there, but I have friends that did - it was their first chance to drive a 911.

At that time I was slinging VW brake drums, etc. over...

Gee, I posted this today as soon as I saw it, and didn't really read it carefully.

The article implies that BMW will stop importing via Charleston. I wonder:

Does that eliminate Performance...

http://baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2009/12/14/daily11.html

Whether it makes a difference in how fast you get your new car I don't know, but it is good for Baltimore.

Have...

Just to make sure the obvious choices are mentioned:

Bullitt
Le Mans
Grand Prix
French Connection
Have Fun,
Rick

First, BMW doesn't offer a spare tire, as an option or otherwise. If you want one you have to go to the parts dept., Tire Rack, a junk yard, or LeatherZ and buy a wheel, tire, and TPMS. Then you have...

I agree that BMW should provide spares.

But a tow truck driver should know before accepting the job that they will be called to respond to all sorts of calls where someone might consider it...

While I don't like the run-flats, if BMW gives you a car with run-flats and only 4 wheels & tires, they are pretty much saying that BMW Assist is your spare. They should keep the providers that will...

I'm good with the 8 ft. doors. No need to go higher. The only reason I can see would be to be able to load/unload the minivan (with the roof rack) in the garage for vacation (if it's raining) - and I...

Great ideas.

I'm going for a look with arched doorways and coach house doors, and I usually don't have a lot on the roof, so the 8 ft. doors should be plenty.

The two-post lift is an...

The doors are 8 ft. I don't know who normally installs the doors for my builder - if his folks do it he may have to call in the pros for this one.

Have Fun,
Rick