JustRacing Blue Ridge BMW CCA Forum

BMW Show 10/9/10

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:19:28 GMT

Author: markam70

Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:19 pm

BMW Show 10/9/10

Cruise-in for Bmw's and other European makes this Sat 10/9/10 from 11:00-4:00 in Mt. Jackson VA.
Live music, food & drinks will available.

5450 Main Street
Mt. Jackson VA 22842

For more info, call John Estep at 540-421-1095 or Mark Miller at 540-975-0932

Ferrari 458 Italia---Review

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:27:13 GMT

Author: nisarnadaf

Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:27 am

In the natural order of evolution the latest version of any new car has to be better, safer, grander and in today's world even greener than the one it replaces. That's a given. But sometimes that natural order gets out of step.
There are newcomers who don't just take one evolutionary step forward, but to borrow a line from the bloke who walked on the moon, they take a giant leap forward.
Such is the F548 Italia, Ferrari's quickest road-going model and the stunning replacement for the F430, which followed the 360 which itself was a remarkable car.
Despite the tiptoe conditions there was enough input after four hours on the road to show Ferrari has done an excellent job in body control: the car sits flat in corners, minor road bumps are well absorbed, the steering stunningly quick, the brakes are reassuring solid and benefit from an anti-lock braking system which is tuned to the road conditions.
The Ferrari flyer is rewarding as it is daunting. The question remains just where in Australia, apart from track days, can its abilities be tested?
The styling is a work of art - purposeful, muscular and mean. But every single curve, air intake and aerodynamic wind deflectors serve a purpose. The front winglets for example are flexible. At low speeds they channel air to the deeply angled radiators; at high speed they bend, moving the air to produce a low pressure area at the front of the bonnet, helping to reduce drag and in our case, ice which clung to the bonnet.
More pics
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Ferrari says the 458 produces a massive 360kg of down force at its maximum speed of 325km/h that's better than the Enzo supercar. It's not until you climb into the cockpit with its overly hard seats, that you realize just how wide the Ferrari is. Not a problem for Australian roads but it demands careful manoeuvring to negotiate Italy's narrow lanes, lined with deep ditches and shared by trucks all demanding their bit of black top.

Ferrari 458 Italia
Price: $580,000
Engine: 4.5-litre V8, 419kW @9000rpm, 540Nm torque @6000rpm.
Transmission: 7-speed dual clutch automatic
Performance: Top seed 325km/h, 0-100km/h 3.4s, 0-200km/h 10.4s,
Dimensions: kerb weight 1485kg (with forged wheel rims and lightweight racing seats) , weight distribution 42% front, 58% rear, length 4527mm, width 1937mm, height 1213mm, wheelbase 2650mm front track 1672mm, rear track 1606mm.
Tyres: Front 235/35 20 inch, rear 295/35 20 inch.
Brakes: Front 398, rear 360mm
Fuel Economy: 13.3l/100km (claimed, European test); CO2 307g/km

Marque Madness at VIR

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:11:46 GMT

Author: RedDog

Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 9:11 pm

Thank you so much for including us. I had a great time out there. Y'all did an amazing job running the event and I hope that I will be able to participate in this event in the future. Anyone that has the time to go should take advantage.

Ethanol

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:35:46 GMT

Author: robyarmey

Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:35 pm

Will using premium fuel with up to 10% ethanol harm my '88 M6's fuel system?

Rob

Charlottesville Wednesday nights

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:30:50 GMT

Author: LisaC

Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:30 pm

Back to McGrady's!
The general consensus from those I talked to was that McGrady's had the best mix of menu, beer, price, and space. If there's enough interest, we might do first Tuesday of each month at Beer Run, with the rest of the time being Wednesdays at McGrady's. Thanks to all those who came out and tried some new places. Hope to see you on a Wednesday soon!

Lisa

Street Survival filling up fast!

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:31:27 GMT

Author: FrankG

Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:31 pm

We have now reached our capacity for the Nov. 15 Street Survival teen driving school. You can still get on the waiting list, however, and I encourage you to do so. I expect we'll have a couple cancellations, and there's a good chance of getting your son/daughter in. Go to www.streetsurvival.org to register.

F1 race viewing get together in Richmond

Wed, 21 May 2008 05:25:16 GMT

Author: uber02

Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 5:25 am

Don't forget about our F1 race get together on Sunday, June 8th at the Buffalo Wild Wings on Broad st. in Richmond. Check out our website for more details and RSVP info. www.blueridgebmwcca.org

brad.

540 performance parts

Mon, 05 May 2008 02:44:22 GMT

Author: mfrasier

Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 2:44 am

leeland wrote:

I just purchaed a 2003 540i w/ M package. Looking for a good resource for performance air filters, exhaust and chips.

A couple of good places to talk to are Turner Motorsport and Dinan. You could try Bimmerworld too but not sure they'd have much for a 540.

marty

Registration for Street Survival is now open

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:53:02 GMT

Author: FrankG

Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:53 am

You can now register on-line for the Blue Ridge Street Survival teen driving school, to be held on Nov. 15, 2008 at the Richmond Raceway Complex.

To register, go to www.streetsurvival.org, follow the "School Schedule/Registration" link, then select the "11/15/08 Richmond International Raceway" school. Follow the instructions from there. For assistance, more info, etc., please contact blueridgestreetsurvival@gmail.com

Many thanks to our local sponsors:

Ric Bergstrom State Farm Insurance Agent --save up to 30% on teen driver insurance www.bergstrom-insurance.com or 804-282-7022

Patient First Neighborhood Medical Centers www.patientfirst.com

Richmond BMW West Broad Street www.richmond-bmw.com

Ukrops Supermarkets

2008 High Performance Driving School Schedule

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:20:30 GMT

Author: uber02

Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:20 pm

the Tidewater school was really fun. More of a cone clinic or skills clinic on the smaller oval track. But it included an infield section with a figure 8 skidpad. The MINI kept up just fine on the small, tight course!

Street Survival Teen Driving School Update

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:59:25 GMT

Author: FrankG

Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:59 pm

Whoooohooooooo!!!!!!

We now have the Richmond Raceway Complex (aka RIR) under contract for Street Survival on November 15, 2008. So, now you can change that penciled-in date to an inked-in one. Right now, we're rounding up all the little details that we need to provide to the BMW CCA Foundation, who will handle registration for teh event. I'll give everyone a heads-up and instructions as soon as registration is open.

Thanks to all the folks that have helped get us to this point!

And, as always, thanks to our local sponsors:

Ric Bergstrom State Farm Insurance Agent --save up to 30% on teen driver insurance www.bergstrom-insurance.com or 804-282-7022

Patient First Neighborhood Medical Centers www.patientfirst.com

Richmond BMW West Broad Street www.richmond-bmw.com

Ukrops Supermarkets

wiring connectors and driveshaft

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:13:07 GMT

Author: bmw4aaron

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:13 pm

I've got a 95 525i parts car. I have the harness you need, unless its the left rear door, I sold that complete with door harness.

I also have the driveshaft. Will need new center support bearing as I had to use it for my M50 swap. My number is 434-466-2267.

Ladies' Tech Session at Crown BMW in Richmond

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:56:18 GMT

Author: uber02

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:56 pm

This will be a Tech Session for all the wonderful women in our chapter. Crown BMW in Richmond (Broad Street) will host a tech session focused on helpful hints for female BMW drivers. Any and all members are welcome to attend but bring your better halves, gentlementhis session is for them. The tech session will focus on basic safety and general road repairs. Techs from Crown BMW will be on hand to answer any of your automotive questions.

Crown BMW will be providing refreshments so we will need to know how many folks to expect. If you would like to attend please e-mail (lbm2e@yahoo.com) or call Sueann Meskell at 434-296-3772 and RSVP by March 17th. The Tech Session will start at 10am on Saturday, March 22nd.

Street Survival

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:08:26 GMT

Author: lnlove01

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:08 pm

Will do...thanks Marty

Tech Sessions?

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:06:32 GMT

Author: mfrasier

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 4:06 pm

hi Rob,

I don't recall our chapter having any DIY/tech sessions lately. If you're willing to organize one in Lynchburg I'm sure you'd have chapter support.

regards,
marty

sparkchaser wrote:

Does the Blue Ridge CCA ever have tech sessions?

It looks like my ti needs new LCABs (and brakes) and assistance would be invaluable.

Thanks.
Rob