March 20th - NJ BMW CCA Auto-X at PNC

[Chris]

On March 20th (http://www.njbmwcca.org/services/schedule/view.php?event_id=37) there will be an Auto-X event at the PNC Bank Arts Center. The event is limited to BMW CCA members.

Course map for PNC (http://www.njbmwcca.org/util/get_file.php?file_id=17)
Aerial photo of PNC Arts Center (http://www.njbmwcca.org/util/get_file.php?file_id=6)
Directions (http://www.njbmwcca.org/util/get_file.php?file_id=12)

Let me know if you'd be interested in attending. I know there are a lot of us from the Tri-state/PA area, so I'd like to see a lot of you out there. If the weather holds up, it should be a fun time.

[atmh]

man,I am not a BMW CCA member...how much does it cost? I should just setup an auto-x with my friends...

[swartz]

dam im a memeber and i dont have a bmw...wow i just realized that

[318driver]

id deffinatly be there to spectate but, not sure what ill be driving at that time.

[E30325i]

:D

Count me in!!!!!! I love auto-x :)

[BMWE30]

Hah, I'm in...especially with something that far away. Never did it before, but I can't wait to start....first time for everything... :D

[Chris]

Glad to see a bunch of interest in this event.

Jason, I don't think you have to own a BMW in order to participate. I could be wrong...

Drew, hope to see you make it and don't just spectate.

Martin, the cost is around $40 anually to be a BMW CCA member. I believe it costs $35 to participate in this event.

[BMWE30]

Chris, what exactly are the requirements for this auto x....forgive me for being a noobie on this subject! ;)

[Chris]

Chris, what exactly are the requirements for this auto x....forgive me for being a noobie on this subject! ;)

Don't worry I'm a noob, too. :wink:

Let me see what I can find.

[E30325i]

I haven't participated in CCA autox but in SCCA you need to pass saftey tech#1 if you battery isn't tied down you'll fail, you need to remove EVERYTHING loose from the car, including ezpass!. A helmet that passes the CCA's certification is required, i'm unsure if nj chapter provides loaner helmets.

[Chris]

It's not easy finding exact info for BMW CCA Auto-X events, or maybe I'm just not looking in the right places.

At any rate, maybe some of the guys who have had experience with BMW CCA Auto-X events can chime in.

[318driver]

Looking forward to this very much now!!! Find anymore rules out?

[Chris]

Find anymore rules out?

I really haven't been looking.

[E30325i]

For those of you who are curious the NJ CCA uses the boston chapter's point system but skews the classes based on points.
http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/events/2005/autocross-classification.asp?step=2&modelname=325i

go there to get the points based on improvements/additions/deletions for your car, then go to the njbmwcca forum and check the points classification thread. My 325i w/ upgraded springs/shocks/chip would put me in CS for bmwcca. In SCCA I'm in D SP or street prepared.

Hope this helps

[Chris]

I'm currently at 77.8pts.

[E30325i]

The new NJ BMWCCA Auto-x Points are out!

Get them here!

http://www.njbmwcca.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=268

[Chris]

Me: Class D 75.0 to 99.9 Points

You?

[E30325i]

Me:


Class D 75.0 to 99.9 Points



I hear in bmwcca d class is very competitive

[Chris]

Me:


Class D 75.0 to 99.9 Points



I hear in bmwcca d class is very competitive

It's about to get even more competitive. :wink: :twisted:

[Chris]

Anyone sign up yet?

I haven't... :smt090

[318driver]

I will def be there to watch at the least. But i will most deffinatly be there to compete the next being. Reason being i just started my new job and my dads laying out the money for me for the head gasket. Wont be able to spare the 80ish bucks to register for CCA and the event :oops:

[Nick]

Maybe I'll come....
In the e30.

Or the 750. That'd be fun, no? :lol:

[Chris]

I hope to get the timing belt replaced, and get the coolant system flushed with new hoses, by then.

It would be nice if there were still a few spots left to sign up.

[M-technik-3]

I'm in D stock also but where is this place? Northern Jersey or Southern?

[318driver]

http://mq-mapgend.websys.aol.com:80/mqmapgend?MQMapGenRequest=FDR2dmwjDE%3byt29%26FDJn ci4Jkqj%2cMMCJ%3aHOEvq%3bw7x5yb%3a%29zrngfy%3a%26% 40%24%3a%26%40b%3aqyb%3al4b%3aTD%15JFE%3aHOHQJ%3bw 7x5yb%3a%29zrngfy%3a%26%40%24%3a%26%40%24x9%40

Central right off the parkway

PNC Bank Arts Center 732-335-8698
Garden State Pkwy
Holmdel, NJ 07095[/img]

[M-technik-3]

They are allowing all chapter members? I will be transitioning do to DC about that time.

[Chris]

They are allowing all chapter members? I will be transitioning do to DC about that time.

I believe the only restriction is that you must be a BMW CCA member.

[MikeK]

sweet, autoX, ill be there :D

[Chris]

I'm going to try hard to get those replacement parts in before th Auto-X.

http://www.e30tech.com/pictures/e30/misc/001.jpg

[318driver]

Hey chris let me know if you need an extra hand with anything. My plans for spring break went down the drain so im up for givin an extra hand and learnin some :D

[BMWE30]

http://mq-mapgend.websys.aol.com:80/mqmapgend?MQMapGenRequest=FDR2dmwjDE%3byt29%26FDJn ci4Jkqj%2cMMCJ%3aHOEvq%3bw7x5yb%3a%29zrngfy%3a%26% 40%24%3a%26%40b%3aqyb%3al4b%3aTD%15JFE%3aHOHQJ%3bw 7x5yb%3a%29zrngfy%3a%26%40%24%3a%26%40%24x9%40

Central right off the parkway

PNC Bank Arts Center 732-335-8698
Garden State Pkwy
Holmdel, NJ 07095[/img]


Yay! Pittston! That's where I live :)

[Chris]

Hey chris let me know if you need an extra hand with anything. My plans for spring break went down the drain so im up for givin an extra hand and learnin some :D

When is your spring break?

[318driver]

12-20th

[Chris]

12-20th

I think I'm going to tackle the coolant hoses, timing belt, water pump, and thermostat the weekend of the 12th.

[318driver]

sounds good, let me know. I dont even know if ill have my car by then. Im having trouble finding a machine shop that wont rip me off. First place said 275 plus whatever extra is needed, and now they want something like 800. However i dont fully know the whole deal, I only talked to my bro who talked to my dad who talked to my mechanic lol. so ill give my mechanic a call tommorow.

[Chris]

I'll let you know.

Good luck with the machine shop.

[BS87]

I'd love to go, but there is no way they'd let me take the cabrio without a rollbar, and the old eta is no where NEAR tech standards :D

[318driver]

Im pretty sure that they let cabs go w/o roll bar. I mean in the list of cars they have the cabs on there and it says nothing about a roll bar.

[318driver]

Just heard back and autoxing in a cab with no rollbar or anything is perfectly fine. well for bmwcca at aleast.

[rumatt]

I hear in bmwcca d class is very competitive

Nah, not really. There are usually a decent number of entries in D class, but it's not filled with national level autox'ers or anything.

If you're new, having a lot of people in your class is a good thing. It makes it easier to gauge your progress.

Last year was my first year at autox. I ended up doing all the NY and NJ BMWCCA events. It's worth checking out. Lots of time standing around, all for about 6 or 7 runs through the course, but its' a lot of fun.

[JeffNJM3]

Hey guys, I'll probably be there, I've been auto-xing with the NJBMWCCA for years now, lately I've been running my Jetta Wagon, but now that I have the M3 :D BMWCCA is much more laid back that SCCA, ride-alongs are allowed and you do not need a roll bar for a convertible. I used to run my 87 325ic with no bar. In fact we used to take fun runs with my friends 330 Cic with 4 people in it with the top down. If you are competing, when your group is not running, you have to work, which means you will stand out on the course with a flag and a radio and call in hit cones and standthem back up. Its a fun time and no body cares if you suck, just don't drive like an a-hole and take all the cones down :) They do have loaner helmets and just bought a few more. If it is your first time, I would suggest asking to have someone expierienced ride along with you the 1st time or two, very worth it. And you guys think your in trouble in D? I think I'm gunna be in E, i'm screwed! Oh and the best advise I ever got was do your breaking before the corners, not in them. You'll see the guys with the fastest make the least tire noise

[Mellow Yellow 88]

I autocrossed with my 1991 325ic for a couple of seasons over on Long Island (NYBMWCCA). I drove that thing HARD and it didn't have a rollbar. Autocrosses are a blast. I plan to be there for the NJCCA opener with my 1988 325is. Does anyone know if I need to pre-register or something?

[Chris]

I have no idea about the pre-register. At this rate, I'm hoping they'll let me sign up when I get there. :?

I'm still going no matter what, and it should be a good e30 gathering, nonetheless.

[318driver]

http://www.autox4u.com/bmwcca.htm

says preregistration is required for some events.
oh well, as for me right now, we'll see if my car is up and running and even if i can afford gas :shock:

[Chris]

http://www.autox4u.com/bmwcca.htm

says preregistration is required for some events.
oh well, as for me right now, we'll see if my car is up and running and even if i can afford gas :shock:

Hmm...that page doesn't even have the 20th listed on their schedule.

Check out the following page:

http://www.njbmwcca.org/services/schedule/view.php?event_id=44

Please download and bring Registration Form and Medical Info Form.

That's what I'm going by.

I hope you can make it, Drew.

Good luck with your e30.

[Bill 84 318i]

Just got my CCA card in the mail today, so I'll be there.

59.6 pts = Class C.

[Chris]

Registration will close at 9:30am this year. I suggest arriving at 8:30 or earlier so you have sufficient time to prep your car and walk the course.

[Chris]

Looks like rain is in the forecast. :?

[E30325i]

damm weather! :fist towards sky:

[318driver]

says rain early then cloudy. I think we should still go to get some wet meet pics :D

[Chris]

Looks like it'll be raining all day long. Works out better for me anyway, since I wanted to have the TB changed along with coolant hoses, thermostat, water pump, and fan clutch.

The next auto-x is on the 17th of next month. Let's hope the weather holds up for that one.

[Bill 84 318i]

Wait, BMWCCA autocrosses aren't rain or shine?

Nancies.

[Chris]

Wait, BMWCCA autocrosses aren't rain or shine?

Nancies.

Aren't you Mr. Auto-X? :roll:

[Bill 84 318i]

Wait, BMWCCA autocrosses aren't rain or shine?

Nancies.

Aren't you Mr. Auto-X? :roll:
I dunno, not really.

Latest update on the hotline is for an autox last fall, so I guess it's still on so far.

[Chris]

Wait, BMWCCA autocrosses aren't rain or shine?

Nancies.

Aren't you Mr. Auto-X? :roll:
I dunno, not really.

Latest update on the hotline is for an autox last fall, so I guess it's still on so far.

Yeah, just make sure you call the hotline on Sunday morning - http://www.njbmwcca.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=349

[Mellow Yellow 88]

What time is everyone getting there at? Looking forward to seeing Chris, Andrew and Bill...maybe some other e30techers.

[318driver]

Hey chris. I have olivers stuff. Im not sure if you talked to him yet. let me know

[Chris]

Hey chris. I have olivers stuff. Im not sure if you talked to him yet. let me know

Yeah, he called me around 1:30 looking for your number.

He says he'll call you soon.

[Bill 84 318i]

It's cancelled, goddammit.

[318driver]

Hey chris. Would you want to try and meet up somewhere? I have a bunch of olivers stuff and your taillights. I go back to school tommorow so today would be the best time for me.

[Chris]

Hey chris. Would you want to try and meet up somewhere? I have a bunch of olivers stuff and your taillights. I go back to school tommorow so today would be the best time for me.

Today's going to be tough for me, Drew.

Will you be making it to the meet on April 3rd?

[318driver]

Im deffinatly gonna try real hard to make it to that meet.