10,000 Lakes Concours d'Elegance Event

The inaugural 10,000 Lakes Concours d'Elegance takes place this Sunday June 2nd from 10am to 4pm. along the shoreline of beautiful Lake Minnetonka in the historic city of Excelsior.

The event features historic, prestigious automobiles, as well as delicious local cuisine, drinks, live musical entertainment, and much more.

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BMW's 'Competition Package' amps up M5, M6

An extra 15 horsepower may not sound like much, especially when it is added onto the output of a V-8 engine that is already kicking out 560 horsepower.

But when you're racing -- or just having fun -- every little bit counts. So BMW is adding a "Competition Package" to its M5 and M6 performance cars.

The extra power should be enough to give them a split-second -- 0.1 second, to be precise -- advantage in acceleration from a standstill. It's impressive that BMW found any way left to further enhance one of the industry's more amazing power plants, the 4.4-liter turbocharged V-8 in the M5 and M6.

To match that power, the M5 and M6 alo get better cornering and a special Competition Package tune to the differential to improve traction.

Just so other owners will know you ordered the package, it comes with a slightly different look. It includes unique 20-inch M light-alloy wheels. The sport exhaust system has quad tailpipes finished in Black Chrome. The car both looks different and sounds different.

Source: USAToday

It's another throwback Thursday edition!

How to Drive Safely in the Rain

Beware of driving in the rain, especially at night. Motorcycles or even other dark-colored cars can be camouflaged amongst glistening raindrops on side windows and mirrors. It's best to have a light colored car that isn't easily camouflaged in the night.  

1. Turn on your headlights. Many states in the U.S. require headlights when it is raining, even in broad daylight. This will make it easier for you to see what is in front of you; thus, preventing any accidents.
   
   
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   Keep a minimum of a good five car length from the car in front of you. You never know what other drivers are going to do or what could happen to you! If that feels too close or too far a rule of thumb is 1 second of following distance per 10 miles per hour. That holds true especially in bad weather.
   
   
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   Drive at or below the speed limit to the extent that you are comfortable with, and can see far enough in front of you to appropriately make driving decisions.
   
   
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   Be aware that the maximum speed at which you can drive is DIRECTLY related to your tires. Be sure to know what their condition is in. Radial tires have better traction than the old bias ply polyester tires, but even they lose their ability to grip wet pavement and channel water out as the tread wears out.
   
   
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   Be aware of hydroplaning. This is where your vehicle travels on top of the water and has NO or very little contact with the ground. Your traction is reduced significantly. To safely get out of a hydroplaning situation let off the gas and steer straight or slightly in the direction you must go. Do not make sudden motions and remain calm.
   
   
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   Avoid flooded roads. Never drive through standing or flowing water in a road way unless you have no choice or you are able to follow someone else to judge the depth of the water. Flooding the engine of your car can cause the engine to stall, and deep water can actually float your car and take it off the roadway.
   
   
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   Turn on the defroster if the windshield begins to fog. In hot, muggy weather, air conditioned air (which cannot contain as much moisture) will usually clear the inside of the windshield faster than non air conditioned.
   
   
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   Be aware that brakes can be affected by water. Wet drum type brakes are especially prone to decreased stopping power after driving through deep water.
   
   
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   Watch for splashing from potholes and pools of water that accumulate at clogged storm drain pipes and low areas of the pavement. Highways also develop "ruts" where the heaviest traffic tracks, and you may be able to position your vehicle while remaining in your lane to avoid these.
   
   
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    Use a rain repellent product on side windows and mirrors to clear standing raindrops .
    
    
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    Beware of driving in the rain, especially at night. Motorcycles or even other dark-colored cars can be camouflaged amongst glistening raindrops on side windows and mirrors. It's best to have a light colored car that isn't easily camouflaged in the night.
    
    

BMW 3 Series in "Now You See Me" Hollywood film. Trailer.

Thank you to all the BMW CCA North Star chapter members for attending our Track Day Inspection.

 

We inspected about 30 BMW’s to make sure the cars were ready for a track Day at Brainerd International Raceway June 7th 8th and 9th.

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It's another Throwback Thursday edition!

Check out this one from a few years ago featuring an orangutan!

The inventor of the BMW 3 Series Touring

Special Offers for May!

Hey fans!  Its the first of the month which means we have new specials!  Save on tires with this month's special offer, but act fast, it won't be here forever!


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