Posts Tagged: BMW
35mm Pictures from Monterey (that took 3 years to scan)
These previously-unpublished images are scans from the 2009 Monterey Historics which featured Porsche. In addition to the digital and Holga pictures I took at the time, I shot a few rolls with my Olympus Trip 35, which I finally got around to scanning. I’m headed to the same event later this week, which was partially the motivation for getting these scanned. Continue reading…
Guest Post: Aron Trimble explains why he jumped from the E92 to E36
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. What would I rather have than a well-optioned 335i coupe? It’s a simple question, really. But when you’re an enthusiast trying to scratch an itch that says “why am I not satisfied?” it can be difficult.
Harris Hill Track Day + Updates
Last weekend, out of the blue, I got an invite to join friends Dave, Brad and Jason at one of my favorite race tracks in Texas, Harris Hill Road. The chance hasn’t come up too often, so I’ve only driven one weekend there in the past. The track has a flow and rhythm unlike any other track I’ve been on. There’s hills, long, parabolic bends and plenty of technical complexity. I love it. There are also some bumps that people complain about, though they don’t really faze me as my car rides on stock suspension. Continue reading…
Remembering the BMW E34.
My father owned this 1995 BMW 530i for more than 16 years before selling it in December, 2011.
The 530i had a very unique 3.0L V8, mated to a very slow-witted 4-speed auto. It also had incredible steering, comfortable ride, and seemed to shrink around you. This was the first car I ever drove (I think I was 14), and I remember spending way too long with a tiny brush trying to clean the the deep mesh spokes of the 15″ wheels. Continue reading…
Guest Post: Dave Russell on why turbocharging isn’t always a great idea
I can remember being a kid and thinking, “why doesn’t every car have a turbo?” Now, as an adult with a few years of HPDE experience under my belt, my motto has changed to “NA all the way” – let me clarify.
This discussion pertains specifically to road courses and track driving in general. Also, there’s a big difference between cars that come forced-inducted from the factory, and the world of aftermarket turbos and superchargers — I’m only talking about aftermarket applications. Continue reading…