The site just hit over 670,000 visitor within 24 hours of launch!
I guess people like what I share? Who knows, but hopefully this is a sign of good things to come for this site! Thank you everyone.
Oh btw, Happy Birthday to me!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
2003 Honda Civic Maintenace
My friend Andrew needed to get his routine 60,000 mile scheduled maintenance and timing belt replaced on his Honda Civic. The car needed some TLC and if you look at the pics below, you'll see why.
My favorite Honda technician Scott was chosen for the job and as usual, he has done superb job.
Dirty engine bay
Some corrosion on the battery
Old air filter
New air filter
Old cabin air filter (he used to breath in this stuff!!!)
New cabin air filter
After draining the engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid, it was time to replace the timing belt:
Unplugging all the electrical wiring
The engine head pulled apart
One of the accessory belts that were replaced (you can see some small cracks on the old one)
After about 20 minutes of tearing apart half the engine bay, we now finally see the timing belt and the cam gear
Also replaced the water pump (part of the 60,000 mile service)
New timing belt in place
Before the car gets returned to the customer, Scott degrease the engine bay from any leftover chemical fluids and rinses it with water:
All clean:
I highly advise everyone to be up to date with their vehicle manufacturer's maintenance schedule because getting it done will prevent your engine from failure and costing you more money in the long run.
BMWCCA - National Capital Chapter: Autocross
March 20, 2010
The NCC region of BMWCCA will be hosting this year's first autocross event at Bowie Baysox Stadium in Bowie, Maryland.
Perfect for those that want to dust off the cobwebs and go out for some cone crushing action.
Bowie Baysox Stadium
4101 Crain Highway
Bowie, MD 20716
NCC Autocross will host the first points event of the year on March 20th, 2010.
Registration opens 12:00 AM on Saturday, February 27, 2010 and closes 11:59 PM on Thursday, March 18th, 2010.
Register online as walk-up registration costs are higher!
Online registration is $30.00 for members / $35.00 for non-members.
All walk-up registrations will be charged $35.00 for members / $40.00 for non-members.
Please register online so that we can properly plan for the event (and save yourself some money too). Online registration also will streamline your registration process on event day.
This years program is targeted towards the first timer as well as the more experienced autocrosser. Our events promote a great social gathering of all ages and all cars. Bring your car right from the showroom, or take your project out of the garage for a spin around the cones, in a safe manner provided by our outstanding NCCBMWCCA autocross committee.
Please contact us with any questions you might have. We'll be happy to answer your questions. Please use our message board at http://www.nccautocross.com/ to post any questions you may have.
See you on the 20th!
The Essentials ...
Registration
Please register using DLB Racing here: http://www.dlbracing.com/clubs/nccbm...4215&LMID=2912
Registration opens 12:00 AM on Saturday, February 27, 2010 and closes 11:59 PM on Thursday, March 18th, 2010.
Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
07:45 - Registration / Waiver Tent Opens
07:45 - Tech Inspection Opens
08:30 - Registration Cutoff (AM Session)
08:45 - Tech Inspection Closed
08:45 - Course Open For Walking (AM Session)
09:10 - Drivers' Meeting (AM Session)
09:30 - First Car Off (AM Session)
11:15 - Tech Inspection Opens
12:00 - Course Cold (AM Session)
12:00 - Registration Cutoff (PM Session)
12:15 - Tech Inspection Closes
12:15 - Course Open For Walking (PM Session)
12:40 - Drivers' Meeting (PM Session)
01:00 - First Car Off (PM Session)
03:30 - Course Cold (PM Session)
*As always, event schedule is subject to change.
Unfortunately I won't be able to make it since I'll still be in the Pittsburgh region getting drunk with a few college friends of mine or otherwise I would go.
More info here: http://forum.nccbmwcca.org/showthread.php?5812-03-20-2010-Autocross-Points-Event-1
Thanks Ryan
Awesome Video
A few friends with their FF cars and turning them into track monsters:
This is what grassroots racing is all about
Another video by the same author capturing the intensity of the race and how shitty of a track Buttonwillow CW13 is for drivers (similar track condition to Summit Point). Some people see it as a challenge to drive on such bumpy and shitty roads...I see it as an annoyance.
This is what grassroots racing is all about
FF Battle Katman & Dylan 12/20/09 from FF Squad on Vimeo.
Another video by the same author capturing the intensity of the race and how shitty of a track Buttonwillow CW13 is for drivers (similar track condition to Summit Point). Some people see it as a challenge to drive on such bumpy and shitty roads...I see it as an annoyance.
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