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Year 2015 ISSUE 1
First Quarter 2015
dieZündkerze
BMW Car Club of America Sonora Chapter
Our last 2nd Thursday dinner at Reforma combined an informal car show at the event, and this photo taken
by Julia Olsen-Peterson provides a pretty good view of our assembly before dinner. BMW Tucson’s Juan Carlos
brought the new I3 for us to inspect; it’s the one with the Star Wars Stormtrooper color scheme in the back of this
photo, parked near the entranceway to the patio. See a complete slide show of her images at
http://tinyurl.com/lf4vugy
Our new Vice-President, Kai Yu, brought his late-model M3 and took a bird’s-eye view video with his drone,
equipped with a camera. To get the exclusive perspective of the event, click on the link below:
http://youtu.be/p0trdwPQBTE
WHAT’S NEW
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Contents
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President’s Page by Charles Davis
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Upcoming Events March through May
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Board of Directors & Membership Info
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Want Ads & Chapter Toolbox
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Computer 42 by Julia Olsen-Peterson
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Back Page
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President’s Notes
by
Charles Davis
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Our recent Annual Dinner was well-attended and included some new members, some potential
members and some (very) old members. During the festivities we heard from our longest-standing member
(#0000), Chet Kingsbury. He told his story of becoming a BMW fanatic/owner/afficionado. It reminded me that
we each have our own history of attaining “Bimmervana”.
M O R E
In my case, it started in 1956 with a ride in the “back seat” of a robins-egg blue bathtub Porsche.
My parents and us kids were picnicking in the Schwarzwald and came upon a young German couple who
had driven their 356A into a ditch. The rescue car was a very large BMW sedan (a 5xx, not sure which one)
owned by a friend of my parents. The Porsche owner was so happy with getting his car on the road that he
and his girlfriend offered my sister and I a ride. We squeezed into the back shelf and were treated to a fiveminute ride on the dirt roads of the forest. So began my affection for all things German and mechanical.
G R A P H I C
D E S I G N
Today, my preference in automobiles and other mechanical things remains almost exclusively to things
German or Austrian. Past automobiles included two MBs, a 230SL (should never have sold it) and a 240D
five-speed which had a zero to 60 time of close to a minute.
F R E E B I E S :
Which leads to how I finally saw the light and began our run of Bay-Em-Vays. Betty was in the mood to
replace her rice-burning hatchback and became enamored of a “cute” 320i she saw someone driving. Some
of you may remember that the Jobst Family had the BMW dealership in Tucson in 1979. And that is where our
family bought our first BMW.
V I S I T
To make a long story a bit shorter, I found that driving the four-cylinder 320i was way more fun than the
240D (I know, I know….what a shocker).
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The Stilwell Family had become the BMW dealer in Tucson (and also sold other marques, including
the exotic Lagonda). The service manager would see me driving the diesel and beg me to try a Bimmer. One
day, in 1983, I saw an E24 in burgundrot with a black interior. It was a 5-speed and the Stilwells had it marked
down from the $40k sticker to something more reasonable. Apparently, a dark car with a dark interior and no
auto trans was a tough sell in that price range. I bit.
In those days River Road was way more curvy and the foothills twistys did not yet have flattened hills
or speed bumps. And there was a lot less traffic. The test drive was spectacular. A month of negotiating led to
a really screaming deal and the 633CSi was (and still is) mine.
Since then, we have owned E28s, E30s, an E32, E34s, an E38, an E39 and an E46. The formers all
achieving 200k+ miles and the latter three still in the stable with the E24.
We talk occasionally about the new 435s and M5s and even dream about the B7 sitting on the dealer’s
floor. The problem is that I can still fix most of the things that go wrong with the current brood, so find it hard
to justify the expense. But, most hurtfully, I just can’t begin to exercise the potential that these newer models
possess, given the erosion of my drivers skillsets. What to do……..
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BMW CCA-Sonoran Chapter Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
One of the most important factors in contributing to the club’s success is participation of its members.
For the most recent updates to events, see the online calendar
To accomplish this we must choose events that will interest our constituents. The Board is working hard to find
http://www.bmwccasonora.com/calendar.html
events that serve the needs of our members and increase the enjoyment of their automobile. So please let me
know if you have any suggestions that might fulfill the above requirements. email me at [email protected] with
We make every effort to verify your email address is correct and resolve sending issues, so that our news gets
your ideas. Be sure to put BMW CCA in the subject box so it doesn’t get lost in my spam file. The following
to your computer.
are some of upcoming events. First we have the monthly ‘2nd Thursday’ dinners at various restaurants around
Tucson:
We don’t share your email address with anyone else outside the club. We don’t sell your email address
April 9: Gee’s Garden on N. Alvernon Way rsvp to Beth Ritterbusch (520)795-5667 [email protected] to our advertisers. We may at the discretion of the ad manager, email announcements from one of our advertisers (once a year at the most)
May 14: Famous Dave’s BBQ across from the Tucson Mall rsvp to Kai Yu [email protected]
We send a newsletter every 3 months, and send about 1-3 email announcement of chapter activities per
June 11: Armitage Wine Lounge in La Encantada Mall rsvp to Julia Olsen-Peterson [email protected]
month.
Save the Date - April 11
If you aren’t getting email from us, send a message to Julia Olsen-Peterson
Come join the Sonora Chapter of the BMW CCA on Saturday, April 11, 2015 and shake off those tax-time
blues! We will take a spirited drive down to Kartchner Caverns State Park. Just 55 miles southeast of Tucson
[email protected]
on I10 to State Route 90, this cave is one of the best live caves in the United States. We will depart as a group
from Tucson (NW corner of Speedway and Tucson Blvd. 2455 E. Speedway) at 8:45 A.M.
You must make your own cave tour reservations for 10:15, 10:20, 10:40 or 10:45. The cost is just $23.00.
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Please RSVP for the cave tour and/or lunch if you are joining us at [email protected] or phone
(520)327-4981.
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For cave tours information and to make reservations: http://www.azstateparks.com/Parks/KACA or else
call 520-586-2283. You can obtain a $1 discount by using Promo Code “AmazingCave”.
After our tours of the cave, we begin our drive back to Tucson, via Sonoita, over some of the most scenic
roads in Southern Arizona. In Sonoita, we will stop for lunch at the Steak Out at 1:00pm.
We need an accurate head count by April 7, 2015; again, rsvp to [email protected]
phone (520)327-4981
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For more information on the Steak Out, click on http://www.azsteakout.com or call (520)455-5205.
After lunch, we’ll tour the back roads to Parker Canyon Lake; it’s paved all the way, and later on, we have a
private tour of Flying Leap Vineyards planned. We plan to arrive around 3:30pm, just before closing. We then
get a private tour of the vineyards, the processing area, a history lesson of wine, etc., samples of their wines,
and a dinner, all for $20 per person. It promises to be a really fun event!
May ?: Karting at the Musselman Honda race track
May 24: Wyatt Earp Days and CASI Chili Cook-off at Tombstone, Arizona (more to follow on this event).
June drive up to Iron Door Restaurant on Mount Lemmon.
July ?: Bowling night at Bedrocks Any other things you would like to do, contact me.
Chet Kingsbury: Events Chair, BMW CCA Sonoran Chapter
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERship
Board of Directors,
BMW CCA Sonora Chapter, Inc.
President –Charles Davis
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Discounts on parts & supplies
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www.bmwcca.org and it has links to this
chapter and all others nationwide
NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP AUTOMICALLY INCLUDES
membership in the Sonora Chapter if you live
in this area, and as a member, you receive every
publication of this newsletter, which features local
classifieds, car-related tech-tips & articles, as well
as notice on local club events, including driving
schools, autocross, car shows & club activities!
HERE’S HOW
On the web the membership application is located
on bmwcca.org and find the ‘join’ button or call
their toll-free phone: ( 800 ) 878-9292
… have your Visa/ Visa/MC ready…
By the way, take a look at our chapter’s
website: www.bmwccasonora.org
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Members at Large:
Events Coordinator: Chet Kingsbury
[email protected]
V I S I T
The newest upgrade is called Membership
“Plus” Roadside Assistance and it pays for
itself, as well as provides peace of mind!
F R E E B I E S :
Driving School Contact– Mike Hornisher
(520)577-2785 [email protected]
D E S I G N
Membership Chair-Beth Ritterbusch
(520)795-5667 [email protected]
But wait, there’s more…You can also sign up
to receive the “Friends of BMW” booklet, listing
members across the country who can assist you …
OMBUDSMAN advice to help with BMW DEALERS
OR SUPPLIERS Valuable information coordinator
to assist with insurance claims, purchase or sale…
BMW Special Interest Groups (SIG) listed on the
internet…
Treasurer & Newsletter Editor:
Quentin Peterson
(520)331-3778 [email protected]
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G R A P H I C
Secretary – Beth Ritterbusch
795-5667 [email protected]
You will receive the monthly Roundel, a 120-page
coffee-table magazine, published by BMW CCA,
Inc. Other benefits and services that come with
National Club membership include:
M O R E
Vice-President – Kai Yu
[email protected]
It’s easy to join, and if you are a BMW enthusiast,
it’s definitely worth it!
F O R
Past President – Lenny Napier
(520)342-8446 [email protected]
WANT TO JOIN BMW CCA?
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COMPUTER 42 TOOLBOX
Sonora Chapter Toolbox
Availability is subject to reserve: for more information,
or if you have additional tool requests or donations,
please call Mike Hornisher at 327-4981. For our club
members, we have available an assortment of loaner
tools, equipment and some factory repair manuals.
Torque wrench (10-75 ft-lbs) M-engine valve tool
Torx drive set micrometer
Allen drive set
Strut spring compressor
Metric-drive set
Parts catalog (CD-ROM)
Spark-plug socket
G-Analyst
oil-cartridge remover
Dwell/timing light
windshield trim applicator
tie-rod puller
lazer-pointer thermometer
O2 sensor tester
fan clutch tools Service interval reset tool
For Sale:
Z4 Wheels: Four 7”x17” alloy wheels from
my 2003 Z4, BMW Style #103, 7-spoke pattern,
5X120 bolt pattern, 47mm offset. Center caps, lug
nuts included. Excellent condition, no curb rash
$160 negotiable Jeff Saylor (520)207-2481
The Internet of Things & Your Car’s Security
I think most of us are aware that so many of the devices we use day-to-day are, or can be, networked
together, so we can control them from wherever we are, or so that they can report data back to the user
or the manufacturer: smart thermostats and home security systems are two that come to mind, but these
electronics also electronics that can be embedded, such as heart monitors, or that we can wear, such as
wearable computers. The network of all the physical “things” we have, which are embedded with electronics,
software, sensors that are networked together is known as the Internet of Things. (1) (2)
These things include your car. And your car is a computer. Your car may connect to applications and
sensors via the internet. (3) (4) Think about the need for security in computers and cell phones. Your car’s
networked systems could provide an entryway for hackers to take control of critical functions, like steering
or brakes. It could be as simple as downloading a file with a virus to your phone, and connecting it via
Bluetooth to your car system.
For example, in the 2014 Prius, CNN Money reports that the radio systems are on the same network
as the steering, brakes and tire pressure monitor .The need for computer security apparently hasn’t been on
2.6mm x 50mmbolts the mind of auto manufacturers, but it now needs to be. Owners of ‘next generation’ cars need to be aware
[5]
Haynes & Chilton manuals that there are security threats out there and definitely consider potential threats to the vehicle.
WANT ADS
For sale:
e39 M5 Air filters Mahle LX 408 & Fram CA7246
$3 apiece e39 cabin filter BoschP3682 $7
Transmission filter 4H22 for $5
e30 pwr antenna $50 Also: original tools for e23,
e30, e32 & e34 toolkits
Charles Davis (520)488-2030
by Julia Olsen-Peterson
FOR SALE: Pair of OEM Kidney Grills for a
2006 325i, asking $20. Pair of OEM Tailights for same,
asking $75. If interested, please call
Dave (360)649-0110 or email
[email protected]
For Sale: 1991 e34 M5 with 176,000 miles
asking price $10,000 Bob Cometta
email [email protected]
or call (520)245-8720
BMW recently reported that cars using their DES encryption have known flaws [6] so that a hacker
could potentially unlock your car without a key if you have a Connected Drive System. This problem leaves
2 million cars open to remote unlocking. Even worse, BMW was not using encryption in at least some of its
telematics and the VIN these cars is also exposed to hacker attack. Fortunately, BMW is working towards a
fix for the immediate problem. And the good news in all this is that it’s not your everyday hacker who has the
skills, time, and finances to develop their own electronics for hacking a car. However, you might want to take
a look at this. (7)
However, security experts are concerned that in the future, cars could be hacked and stopped from
functioning. Imagine losing your brakes in traffic (8), or someone holding your new car for ransom. In the
meantime, there are other security issues with car electronics. Progressive Insurance, for example, has
provided USB/OBD2 dongles to track driving habits and assess insurance risk for individuals and businesses
- this technology has been shown to be insecure and can be hacked to gain remote control of the auto.
This device is in use in another 2 million cars. (9) It’s unfortunate that auto manufacturers are now playing
“catch up” rather than taking on this issue proactively. As early as 2011, Car and Driver Magazine sounded
an alarm, (10) and they weren’t alone or the first to do so. So it’s really up to the consumer to ask the right
questions to protect your car from hacking. (11)
1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_of_Things
2) http://blog.atlasrfidstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/beecham_research_internet_of_things.jpg
3) http://www.scmagazineuk.com/connected-cars-leaving-the-door-ajar-for-cybercriminals/article/374326/
4) http://money.cnn.com/2014/06/01/technology/security/car-hack/
5 & 8)http://money.cnn.com/2014/08/01/technology/security/most-hackable-cars/
6 & 9) http://www.scmagazineuk.com/bmw-connecteddrive-flaw-exposes-2-million-cars-to-remote-unlocking/article/396868/
7) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jstaBeXgAs
10) http://www.caranddriver.com/features/can-your-car-be-hacked-feature
11) http://us.norton.com/yoursecurityresource/detail.jsp?aid=car_computer
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