[BMWCSRegistry] Re: BMWCSRegistry Digest, Vol 36, Issue 11

Fri Mar 16 23:16:55 EDT 2007

Hey Art,

Throw my support in for contributing to the Badge. Just let me know  
the how, when and where.

Thanks,

Chuck

On Mar 16, 2007, at 5:26 PM, bmwcsregistry-request at idb.ded.forest.net  
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>    1. Re: the silence of the lambs (crcote at mindspring.com)
>    2. Coupe Insurance Information (Art Wegweiser)
>    3. About Car Badges for the CLUB (Art Wegweiser)
>    4. Full E9 tool tray/case (Art Wegweiser)
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> Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 08:15:17 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
> From: crcote at mindspring.com
> Subject: Re: [BMWCSRegistry] the silence of the lambs
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> Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:53:20 -0400
> From: Art Wegweiser <art at bmwcsregistry.org>
> Subject: [BMWCSRegistry] Coupe Insurance Information
> To: Coupecs at aol.com, bmwcsregistry at idb.ded.forest.net
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> Steve,
> I'm afraid Winter is still here in NW PA.  Hibernation must continue
> at least until a really heavy rain so the salt is gone.
> Several inches of snow due tonight and more tomorrow so no trips yet
> to check on the potential badge producing outfit who is up near the
> NY line and perilously close to Buffalo - a city that really gets
> slammed.
>
> As for insurance - they are all getting a bit paranoid after telling
> us we are  "In Good Hands" and " On Your Side" and then - yeeks -
> someone expects them to pay off on a claim?
>   Ask some New Orleans folks.
>
> I will scrutinize my policy more carefully to look for weasel
> language. I know that track races are out, of course,  but a road
> rally seems to be OK as long as the rules require keeping under speed
> limits - regardless how absurd some of them might be.
>
> I've decided to retire Ilse from Driver's Schools.   35 is a bit long
> long the tooth (as am I) even with her constant and frequent
> maintenance. And the other folks on the track are driving quicker
> cars with all sorts of alphabet soup control devices so some believe
> they are better than they really are. A few tend to get really over
> aggressive if they think an old crock (car and driver) is blocking
> their progress.
>
> I see nothing in my policy limiting mlles driven or dictating where
> you may or may not park as long the home base is a secure place. And
> they do like garages a lot. I also see no prohibitions on driving it
> to the grocery store or to work at times as long as it is not a daily
> commuter.
> Just park defensively - at the far end of the lot, up grade from the
> carts and not near anybody else if possible - especially macho
> machine pick ups and SUV's or cars named Avenger, Basher, Kick Ass or
> Son of a Bitch (all in curly chrome script or 2 inch high block
> letters).
> When ever I see "4X4" on a fender, I am tempted to washable chalk  
> in  "= 16".
>
> I will look further into this and try to get back next week.
>
> Art
>
>
> At 10:19 PM -0400 3/15/07, Coupecs at aol.com wrote:
>> To
>> Art,
>>  Time to come out of hibernation. Right after this current winter
>> blast/last gasp? of National Weather Service advisories. And then I
>> will launch my long anicipated Spring Offensive. Remember our Autumn
>> discussions of a CS Registry badge? You thought you knew someone
>> your way who would manufacture them if there was enough demand. So
>> for those of you still reading, let's bombard Art with flattering,
>> pleading, grovelling, emails signing over our first born children if
>> he will pursue the project.
>>
>> What do you think, Art?
>>
>> About Insurance, I have been talking to a guy in the DC area who
>> autocrosses his coupe. He just got  notice from Hagerty, I believe,
>> forbidding anything remotely resembling that kind of activity.
>> Including, it seems, Driver's Schools.
>>
>> I went immediately to my State Farm policy(agreed value,etc) and saw
>> essentially the same thing Except, they allow Driver's Schools.
>>
>> Good idea to check the fine print. I have heard of policies that
>> won't even allow the owner to park their car in front of a
>> restaurant where it is visible. And spending the night in a dimly
>> lit Motel 6 parking lot is mortal sin.
>>
>> Let the emails flow,
>>
>> Steve ONeill
>> 74CSi (yes, it goes to driver's schools -a hoot)
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> Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:55:33 -0400
> From: Art Wegweiser <art at bmwcsregistry.org>
> Subject: [BMWCSRegistry] About Car Badges for the CLUB
> To: Paul Schiemer <schiemer at alltel.net>
> Cc: CS Coupe Registry USA <bmwcsregistry at idb.ded.forest.net>
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> Paul,
> Your offer to guide this project is much
> appreciated. I would, however, first like to see
> what my local guy can do if and when Spring comes
> to NW PA.
> The badges should be as close as possible to the ones out there now.
> Blue and white cloisonné , 6 X 7.5 cm with the
> same shape and pattern as our logo on the web
> page.
> I'll try to get a decent photo with my digital camera.
>
> As soon as I can get some information about
> production and price we will see the best way to
> go and begin asking for commitments.
>
> As for picking up your dues for life - that
> depends on how long you anticipate living.
> <------  joke
>
> Art
>
>> A couple years ago I was the point man on doing a grill badge for  
>> another
>> car club (remaining nameless). Learned a bunch about what's out  
>> there, how
>> to get it done, and how much it'll cost.
>> So, throwing my hat into the ring, I'll volunteer to spearhead  
>> this venture
>> of the "Coupe Registry"- so long as my exorbitant dues here are  
>> picked up
>> (for life) for doing so.   <---joke
>>
>> Here it is in a nutshell; the cloisonné style badges are the best.  
>> Usually
>> three to four inches in diameter, either brass or aluminum base  
>> with flowed
>> enamel (or acrylic) colors baked on top.
>> These were traditionally called 'grill badges' or 'bumper bar  
>> badges', and
>> mount with backing screws or post type standoffs. Most suppliers  
>> of badges
>> provide mounting hardware with each badge.
>>
>> You first have to come up with a design so the suppliers know how  
>> many
>> colors and what kind of complexity they are dealing with.
>> You send them the art, they send back a quote and time table.
>>
>> There are about five or six reputable suppliers here in the US.
>> Nearly all of them farm the work out to one of two places on the  
>> Pacific
>> Rim. You just pay different prices for them handling the paper to  
>> get it
>> done. [gross generalization, but effectively accurate description]
>>
>> I found the cheapest, best way to get the badges done was through  
>> a 'goodie
>> store' associated with the International club of the specific car  
>> these were
>> intended for. It was a good balance of quality, price, and delivery.
>> I'd use them again- and would for this project (if it comes to  
>> fruition.)
>>
>> Bottom line; minimum order is fifty pieces. Price is dependent  
>> upon colors
>> and complexity (as mentioned above); but expect about $40.00 each,  
>> landed at
>> your door (anywhere in the World).
>> This figure would leave some money in the till for the 'club'.
>> *We funded our venture with pre-order sales and some money out of  
>> the club
>> treasury. Sold through the entire order in short order, and now  
>> they're
>> getting ready to place a second order for 50 units.
>>
>> Hope this is helpful in illuminating the subject for everyone.
>>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:27:59 -0400
> From: Art Wegweiser <art at bmwcsregistry.org>
> Subject: [BMWCSRegistry] Full E9 tool tray/case
> To: "gary.jane" <res076bb at verizon.net>,	"coupegroup"
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> Yes, they are getting pricey and especially if it comes with a full
> and complete set of tools.
> Might appear to be about right and, of course, that brown crumbing
> foam is typical of just about all of the
> tool boxes. Easily replaced, however.
>
> I looked at that photo and wonder about the white elliptical item
> along the center of the hinge. What is it?
> This would seem to have the plastic flex and flex hundreds of times
> hinge which will eventually give up as mine did. I now have one that
> gave up on an otherwise great box with all the pristine tools and now
> I need to decide how fix this stupidly designed hinge.
>
> A Little Coupe Haiku
>
> Stoke the fires of Hell
> Karmann is down there for sure
> Hot steel up his ass
>
> More to follow.
>
> Art
>
>
> At 8:08 PM -0800 3/15/07, gary.jane wrote:
>> Hoo, boy!  Things are getting expensive.  Look at this!
>>
>> Gary Burke
>> 1973 3.0 CS
>> +2240356+
>>
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