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HERO Go Pro Cameras NOW AVAILABLE!

maponterios — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:37:38 GMT

HMS Motorsport is now the exclusive dealer in New England for the Motorsport HERO camera. Most cameras are too inconvenient to use for motorsports. Our Motorsport HERO camera makes it easier than ever to shoot digital photos and video during the driver’s most exciting moments. No more rubber bands, wrist ropes, homemade mounts. No more missed footage because the camera was stuffed in the backpack. Finally, get the shot that makes you look like a HERO. Go ahead, show them what you can do…GO PRO.

Motorsport HERO Camera Kit

Shockproof/Waterproof design for street and tracks cars, sailing, mountain bikes, cycling and Motorcycles. Also mounts to Motorsports helmets. Its quick-release design simplifies mounting the camera to your car, motorcycle, helmet, etc. Developed by racers for racers at the track, the Motorsports HERO shoots TV resolution of 30FPS video with sound. Records 56 minutes of video to a 2GB SD card (not included). We highly recommend the use of non-alkaline batteries. (2 AAA)

Included in kit: :w00t:

* HERO Camera
* Helmet mount
* Suction Cup mount
* Extra flat mounting options
* Quick-release

To order, please visit our website at: http://www.hmsmotorsport.com

Boston Performance shops?

bmrboy41 — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:44:29 GMT

I have just moved to Boston and I am looking for a shop in the city that I could look for a job or an internship. It would be great if it was within range of the T since I will be going to school and this will be a part time thing.
A Euro performance shop would be ideal but honestly any shop that doesnt just do brakes and basic stuff would be great. Fabrication of race cars and performance kits is what I am really trying to get into so any shops that would do that sort of things is what I am trying to find.
Any body know any places?

appraisal in Oakland Calif. area

Thomas P. Cote — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:16:54 GMT

Hi,

I am looking for an appraiser in the oakland california Rockridge area. Must know 70's vintage BMW's please contact me if any one has an idea on this topic.

tomcote@aol.com

Thank you, Tom

E39 540i off the road today

KenM10759 — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:10:01 GMT

Traveling southbound on R13 in Townsend MA, just about a 1/2 mile south of the MA/NH border I came upon said car. It appeared to have lost control while heading north and wound up in the brush on a the hilly part of the southbound side. Silver 540i, unknown year (as I was watching my driving more then the car.)

Anyhow, I stopped and told the Townsend officer on the scene that "I'm a BMW Car Club of America member and friend of BMW drivers. If the driver is still here, I'm willing to give the person a ride to anywhere they need to go." He replied that "The driver seems to be all set, but thanks for asking."

Well, I do hope everyone in the car is OK! The car itself didn't look too badly damaged.

My bad, I was 5 miles or so further south when I recalled that the crew flatbedding the car out probably doesn't know enough to use the tow hook in the trunk tool kit, and I should have offered mine to give them one to tie down each end of the car. When I had to have my own E39 towed from home when the cyclonic separator valve failed, I borrowed a 2nd tow hook from my E28 and got the job done right. I think I'll pick up a couple of spares and throw them in the boot so both cars always have one for each end in case something like that ever happens again. I'd hate to think the tow crew would unknowingly do damage to the 540's aluminum rear suspension bits. :(

New Guy to the forum

bostonrob — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:19:59 GMT

Hi everyone im Rob and im from Milton,Ma. I have owned 2 e30s since the day i started driving. My first car was a 1986 325e and my current car is a 1988 325(supereta). Im 21 and simply love BMW's. I want to get invovled with the chapter more. I just got back from Arizona where i was apart of AZBMW.org. I am really interested in Autocrossing and would love to know more about it. Thanks for the help guys/girls.

The New BMWCCA website

billbryant — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:38:16 GMT

Does anyone have any thoughts, comments or observations on the recent launch of the national website? I'm still somewhat partial to the old site but the new one does have some interesting features! I'm trying to be as flexible about this as possible! Change is good I suppose.

Introduction

winstontj — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:22:37 GMT

Introducing myself... I'm Tom Winston, live in Charlestown, MA, own a few BMW's, have tools, want to become more active in the Boston Chapter, have fabrication skills and access to welder, machine shop, CNC, bender (for cages), etc. Currently part owner in a 2002 widebody track car and currently caging an e21 that will be my DD.

If anyone ever needs a hand, needs any pre 1990 parts (e30, e21 or 2002) or wants to go for a drive let me know! (that sounded like a personal) :D

I work in the prudential building at a pretty fast paced job so i don't have days but I do have weekends 90% dedicated to the addiction

So I'm cooking and can hear the cartoon playing on the TV in the living room...

DanChadwick — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:07:12 GMT

Some (gawd awful) Disney show (Phineas and Pferb or something). There is a girl who is feigning interest in auto racing because the driver is cute. The boy is talking about how great this race is. The girl says, "And it's so interesting. First they turn left. Then they turn....." and the conversation trails off to nothing.

Got a chuckle out of that. Of course, given that I have a daughter, I didn't love the sex role stereotypes. I have hoping of sharing track days with her in a decade or so.

Anyone get the cordless orbital buffer from Bav Auto?

Healy325 — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:59:29 GMT

My truly excellent wife got me the cordless orbital buffer from Bav Auto for X-Mass. I gave it a quick try on a somewhat warm day last month. (it was about 45 degrees out) Anyway I think it was working well but I'm not sure about the tecnique to use. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

Dressing for the holiday party

DanChadwick — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:55:25 GMT

I'm just wondering if the Boston Chapter membership would prefer a different attire. This year's party was great, and I personally rather liked putting on a jacket. I'm interested in hearing if anyone else has other preferences.

If you haven't been to a holiday party, you really should go. The food this year was fantastic, the (cash) bar kept up with demand and made great drinks (mmmm Martini), and there was a lot of great stuff in the silent auction (all proceeds to the Jimmy Fund). I know its a long time to next year, but now is the time to influence future events!

radio display is dim

calcollier — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 14:46:12 GMT

What can I do about the radio display on my '96 328 convert. I cant see it unless I shine a light on it..Cal

Sirius One

m.c. — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:10:31 GMT

I got the Sirius One (the one that looks like a radar detector). I'm still trying to find a decent place to stick it. Currently, I'm using the suction cup mount and have it stuck just under the rearview mirror. Unfortunately, this means I have two wires hanging down (power and antenna). I know I could work the wiring through the moldings but I haven't yet because I'm not convinced this is the permanent location for the unit. Does anyone else have one and if so, have you found a more user friendly but less conspicuous location?

Thanks goes out to Greg S

ejhonda — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 23:30:32 GMT

This web site has been one of the best car club web sites I've made use of over the last few years. Greg did a great job producing a quality site - many kudos to you, Greg!

The new site looks good, too. The same good stuff, but slightly different. Looks like the quality web experience will continue with Jim D.

Alright! New forum

z28bryan — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 18:26:59 GMT

I'm glad you guys decided to put a forum linked directly to the main website :)

Good idea!