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Mika
12-27-2007, 05:28 AM
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-12-27&c=1)

http://www.jennysweeneydesigns.com/js/images/products/137.jpg

BMW in the News

topspeed.com (http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/-mileage-rules-no-problem-bmw-ar49612.html)
Mileage rules no problem: BMW

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thecarconnection.com (http://www.thecarconnection.com/Auto_News/Daily_Auto_News/BMW_Wants_You_To_Join_In_at_the_Web.S173.A13767.ht ml?DID=RSS)
BWM wants you to join in at the web

TED (http://www.ted.com/index.php/pages/view/id/5): Ideas worth spreading
TED Blog (http://blog.ted.com/),Conferences (http://www.ted.com/index.php/pages/view/id/7), Themes (http://www.ted.com/index.php/themes), Talks (http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks) and Speakers (http://www.ted.com/index.php/speakers)

BMW AG: Share price performance (http://www.bmwgroup.com/e/nav/index.html?../0_0_www_bmwgroup_com/home/home.html&source=overview)


BMW Press: News and press releases from the official BMW sources

BMW Group

Science (http://www.bmwgroup.com/e/nav/index.html?../0_0_www_bmwgroup_com/home/home.html&source=overview) Award 2007: Young scientist and their ideas[/url]

http://www.bmwgroup.com/e/0_0_www_bmwgroup_com/forschung_entwicklung/science_club/veroeffentlichte_artikel/_img/Award_klein.JPG


BMW Sauber F1: Website (http://www.bmw-sauber-f1.com/en/index.html)

BMW Motorsport (http://bmw-motorsport.com/ms/en/index.html)

BMW Yachtsport (http://bmw-yachtsport.com/ys/en/index.html)

BMW Golfsport (http://bmw-golfsport.com/gs/en/index.html)

BMW Oracle Racing (http://bmworacleracing.com/en/index.html?track.refer=)

BMW Sport website ( http://bmw-sports.com/en/index.html)


News:

sfgate.com (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/07/27/MTGPER75AA1.DTL)
This maxi scooter doesn’t quite measure up [KYMCO]

NY Cops may go GREEN, not orange and black!
http://www.newsday.com/media/photo/2007-12/34365406.jpg
newsday.com (http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--nypdgreen1220dec20,0,140504.story)
Freeze! Or I’ll Scoot!

amadirectlink.com (http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/2007/07images/1.asp)
AMA News: Images of 2007

biker-events.com (http://www.biker-events.com/2007/12/26/no-motorcycles-allowed-in-norway/)
No motorcycles allowed in Norway

londonbiekrs.com (http://londonbikers.com/news/76b9ffb5-cb2f-409d-8c53-a1abd085c478)
Europe questions the role for motorcycle ‘toys’ on our roads

crash.net (http://www.crash.net/motoring/roadbikes/news/article/20308-0/new_metal_preview_-_2008.html)
New metal for 2008

vicky.in (http://feeds.vicky.in/straightfrmtheheart)
Bajaj to revive scooters

bikernewsonline.com (http://www.bikernewsonline.com/2007/12/recall-honda-cbr1000rr.htm)
Recall – Honda CBR1000RR

dealernews.com (http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/2008+Dealer+Expo/Suppliers-Prepare-to-Show-Off-in-Indy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/481047?ref=25)
Suppliers prepare to show off in Indy

MCN: 2007 News review of the year
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MCN: 2007 review of the road-test year
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File this one under news of the weird : motorcycles
bikernewsonline.com (http://www.bikernewsonline.com/2007/12/magpie-attacks-child-motorcyclist.htm)
Magpie attacks child motorcyclist
http://www.bikernewsonline.com/uploaded_images/swooping-magpie-sign-781513.jpg

Cage World

timesonline.co.uk (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article3095524.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=796841)
Green cars could be wisky-powered
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00258/WhiskyCol1_258961a.jpg


autobloggreen.com (http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/12/26/subaru-ev-could-arrive-as-early-as-2009/)
Subaru EV could arrive as early as 2009

windingroad.com (http://news.windingroad.com/body-stylesmarket-segment/sportsgts/rumors-of-a-mid-engine-corvette-still-floating-around/)
Rumors of a mid-=engine Corvette still floating around
http://news.windingroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/aerovette.jpg
F1
blogf1.co.uk (http://blogf1.co.uk/2007/12/23/formula-one-factories-minardiscuderia-toro-rosso/)
Formula One Facories: Minardia / Scuderia Toro Rosso

http://m1ka.smugmug.com/photos/182526939-M.gif Packer News (http://www.packers.com/ )

jsonline.com (http://www.jsonline.com/index/index.aspx?id=44)
Packers Plus Online


The News-Record – Gillette Wyoming (http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/news/)


Bike Reviews:

topspeed.com (http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/triumph/2008-triumph-speedmaster-ar49599.html)
2008 Triumph Speedmaster


Feature:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r46/Motorbiker_photos/NewsPics2/WWII-Motorcycle-unknown.jpg

Bikes in the fast lane asked its readers if they knew this bike. A reader responded with a link to www.schouwer-online.de (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.schouwer-online.de/technik/killinger.htm&hl=en&langpair=de|en&tbb=1&ie=windows-1252) and information on the Killinger & Freund.

http://www.schouwer-online.de/technik/images/killinger_freund03.425x323.JPGhttp://www.schouwer-online.de/technik/images/killinger_freund04.425x289.JPG


Book Review:

iht.com (http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/12/26/business/blog.php#end_main)
Ad money begins to trickle in for bloggers


Blog Update (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?p=225349&posted=1#post225349)

Foreign Language Blogs (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?p=225351&posted=1#post225351)

Blogs:

BluepoofBikers Motorcycle Adventures (http://bluepoof.blogs.com/motorcycle/atom.xml)

K’telontour of the World (http://ktelontour.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default)

Nelson’s BMW airhead motorcycles (http://1978r100rs-airhead.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default)

Redleg’s Rides (http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default)

The New Café (Racer) Society (http://thenewcaferacersociety.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default)

The Uncaged Librarian (http://uncagedlibrarian.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default)


Mining The Home Page and Forum

A thread that looks like it will be interesting to follow:
Latest (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=22383) project: “Old Cro” the R-evolution


Motorcycle Repair and Care:

cyrilhuzeblog.com (http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2007/12/26/auto-clutch-how-does-it-work/)
Auto Clutch: How does it work?

Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City (http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/)


Parts:

webbikeworld.com (http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-led-light/heavycycles-led-brake-light.htm)
Heavycycles LED brake light

a-harley=motorcycle.com (http://www.a-harley-motorcycle.com/blog/archives/2007/12/25/how-the-pros-save-up-to-80-on-motorcycle-parts-10-tips-for-success/)
How the pros save up to 80% on motorcycle parts – 10 tips for success

Photography / Video:

Video Review
webbikeworld.com (http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-videos/throttle-days/)
Throttle days Dual Sport Adventure

Links to the Photo Assignment threads:

12/15/2007 ( http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=22289): Holiday Warmth and Motorcycling

12/01/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=22018): Element

11/24/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21853): Gratitude – Thanksgiving Special

11/17/2007 ( http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21734): Triangle

11/10/2007 ( http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21574): Harmony

11/03/2007 ( http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21441): Pure & Simple

10/27/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21286): Open Wide

10/19/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21141): Shadow of a Doubt

10/13/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20999&highlight=Photo+Assignment): Group Dynamic

10/06/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20845&highlight=Photo+Assignment): Blue

09/29/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20687&highlight=Photo+Assignment): Evolution

09/22/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20513&highlight=Photo+Assignment): Balance

09/15/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20361&highlight=Photo+Assignment): Where I Want to Be

09/08/2007 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20239&highlight=Photo+Assignment): A Long Way to Go


M.R. Traveler

twisitnasphault.com (http://twistingasphalt.com/index.php/archives/2007/12/24/a-different-kind-of-canyon/)
A different kind of canyon
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2301/2133818535_7b22928ce7.jpg


Wonderings:

2wheelsindia.com (http://www.2wheelsindia.com/2007/12/stay-hungry-stay-foolish.html)
Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish…!!

Stupid human tricks
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Why?

Motorcycledeirec.co.uk (http://www.motorcycledirect.co.uk/insurance-guide.php?int=3655) has put together a Motorbike Insurance Guide. This would be an excellent topic for someone to do a piece on for the web and ON.

Today’s RoadFood.com ( http://www.roadfood.com/)


Woot

Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)

The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)


xkcd (http://www.xkcd.com/) A webcomic of Romance, Sarcasm, Math and Language

Sluggy Freelance (http://www.sluggy.com/)


Bike Candy:

http://mulemotorcycles.net/images/mainLB-2.jpg

kreinke
12-27-2007, 08:45 AM
If you really want a mid-engine 'Vette you can have one for less than 15,000 clams.

With little modification a Northstar engine from a wrecked Olds Aurora or Cadikllac drops right in to a Pontiac Fiero.

Or you can go the expensive route and do what this guy did. (http://home.xnet.com/~paulv/)
http://home.xnet.com/~paulv/LS1D.jpg
http://home.xnet.com/~paulv/LS1RightSideFull.jpg

Mika
12-27-2007, 12:10 PM
I wish they would have developed the Fiero further. What a great platform to play with.

cheesewhiz
12-27-2007, 12:34 PM
I had an '86 GT.
Trick suspension / sway bars / wheels and tires.
The thing was WAY low to the ground.
Handled like a slot car.
The motor was kind of dog and the 4-speed tranny was REAL notchy.
Fun as all get out to drive!

They DID get it right in '88. :clap
If you can find an '88 Formula Fiero, BUY IT.

kreinke
12-27-2007, 03:39 PM
I've got an '87. The K&N intake made a world of difference in the engine's mid range. she pulls lots harder at 2500.

Billet under drive pulleys make a big too.

Roger on the "slot car" handling. Little bugger is amazing.

Other people are having good success putting the GM ecotek engine ([probably one of the more reliable 4 cylinders made...rivaling even Honda).