Aaron and others I'll second Fred's comments on the difference in focus between SCCA schools - focused on racing (in racing prepared cars), and BMW CCA schools...
BMW and The Ultimate Drive® A great drive. An even greater cause. Item Date: 8/12/2006 EuropeanMotorcars Des Moines, 9999 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa, will...
Hi all, There are still openings for the August DE and (new this year) Club Race. It's not too late to sign up !!! Sheridan 2006 Surface of the Sun Driving...
We have yet another example of Iowa Chapter members helping members, from this weekend at Heartland Park. Following in the footsteps of Tom Clark, noted...
... members, from this weekend at Heartland Park. Following in the footsteps of Tom Clark, noted transporter of other people's malfunctioning vehicles, comes...
Bob - There's something still a little strange with how messages are coming up on this forum. I sent my message at 9:17 pm Tuesday, and it didn't appear on...
Hi all, I'm starting my casual quest for a new transmission. I need a Getrag 250 which is found in E36, E46 and Z3's which had either the 318, 323 or 325...
Thanks for the link Shannon. I figured I'd check with local club members first who might have parts that they are looking to get rid of. If I come up empty...
np Sheridan. Now if you are looking for new parts just let me know. I am part owner of a company based out of Rockford, IL Offering OEM and performance parts...
FYI, just in case you don't get Autoweek. A couple of weeks back Autoweek ran a issue that primarily covered teen driving and it's a must read. Sheridan ... ...
For anyone interested - this news clip came out about Juan Pablo Montoya and the Newton track:. Apparently open to spectators on Friday afternoon. Presumably...
Hello Firstly, I apologize for posting here, if it is inappropriate. I am interested in attending one of your driving schools next season and was wondering...
Hello! Snell certification definitely required. Traditionally our chapter has been OK with either Snell SA or Snell M helmets. I have heard of other chapters...
Hello Brian Thanks for the reply. I agree on the rationale of getting a SA helmet as well. I have found other BMW clubs online which also ask for SA helmets...
I'd be a bit leery about purchasing a helmet online. Remember, you will wearing the helmet for 1/2hour at a time and maybe longer....totaling several hours...
Sheridan Do you have a good semi-local shop? I know some folks here go up to the Twin Cities -- Apex had good reviews. I had one shop recommended to me in ...
Star City Motorsports in Lincoln just off of I80 at the 27th street exit. Magically enough, right across the street from the BMW dealership :-) Robert Kay is...
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Any stores in Des Moines that sell automotive helmets? I know that the motorcycle places carry DOT approved, but I am more concerned about Snell SA helmets. ...
I've gotten all of my Snell approved helmets from motorcycle shops (not a bikers are Harley riders who like to wear "costumes"). My one SA helmet I have I did...
I went to MAM this weekend with some friends for BooBash: I got to ride shotgun with Don in his yellow E36 M3 I also watched Joe Hansen and Jim Crystal tearing...
It was a great day, nice weather good turn out. Plenty of fun. I am glad you came out. Too bad about the bearing going bad, I really wanted to drive one more...
Glad to hear you guys had fun. Curious though...how did you find out about the Boo Bash? I live in Omaha and are a MAM Club instructor but never heard boo (pun...
Weather permitting, there will be a one day school at the new track in Hastings, NE www.racemph.com Natha Waldbaum, previous track manager of MAM, is having a...
I was heard convertibles are not permitted in a BMW driving school? Is this set in stone? Are hardtops allowed? Some schools require that a rollcage be...
It's not a blanket ban on convertibles in BMW Club driving schools nationally, although chapters are strongly encouraged to put limits on them as they see...
Hi all, ... Some of you might have known, since late spring I've been battling a misfire that was either as slight as though it could have been mistaken for...
Open track at Motorsports Park Hastings (driver's with track experience) November 11th from noon -4pm for only $75 !!! www.racemph.com or Natha at 402-680-0848...
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