March 1, 2007
Weekend road trip to Sunriver (Bend)
So, I had a medical conference to present at which to present a short talk on lung imaging last weekend. My in-laws were in Portland for my daughter's 5th birthday party. Instead of paying a gazillion dollars to rent a minivan, we decided to take both the Outback and the BMW 2002.
Well, it turns out, that the Cascade range was getting dumped on the entire weekend. I was a little nervous about taking the car over the mountains during such snowy/icy conditions (Government Camp was requiring chains and Santiam Pass only required that you carry them). So, with some hesitation, we set off towards Bend via Santiam Pass and ORE Highway 22.
As you can see from the photos, it was very dicey in some spots. Before this trip, I'd yet to need to use windshield wiper fluid. In fact, I knew there were washer nozzles (I'd seen them when opening the bonnet), but I really couldn't remember every seeing a reservoir for the washer fluid... So, I start pulling different knobs and levers, when BAM! the wipers stop working in mid-stroke as well as the fuel gauge and tachometer. This was right before Santiam Pass. So, we stopped and, thanks to my mechanic Joseph, owner of Munich Motorworks in Gresham, I had some extra fuses. I popped one in, and things were back to normal. I think what I did wrong was to pull the indicator level toward me. That's when the fuse blew. Hmm...
Here are some pictures of the 02 on Santiam Pass, taken by my father-in-law who was driving the Outback behind me. The car ran like a champ through the mountains with plenty of power and pull to spare. I think it might be the sidedraft Weber 45 DCOE/Lynx manifold setup that provides good power in the 3000 RPM and up range but gives me such trouble around town.
Changing the fuse near Santiam Pass
Fuse changed! Wipers working again.
Just about to the pass...
At Santiam Pass. VERY dicey! I just about stopped to chain-up...
Rewarded. Parked in front of the Sunriver Lodge
A true Bavarian photo, eh? I just love a cashmere sweater with the 02- so 70s!
At the parking lot of the Mt. Hood Brewery in Government Camp, OR. It was dumping snow.
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October 7, 2006
Hilarious Video - Intertia seat belts
Found this very funny video on You Tube all about 2002 inertia seat belt love. Makes me want to reconsider (although, only for a split second) replacing the centre-loop belts in SNAPP for the intertia reel type. For more 2002 related videos, see the BMW 2002 video group at You Tube.
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September 19, 2006
SNAPP has arrived!!
A beautiful example of German engineering- a 1971 Colorado Orange BMW 2002. Unpretentious class, exuberant style, zippy performance, nimble handling, easy-to-work on... it's got it all! I've already driven it from Portland out to the Columbia Gorge for a hike with Taylor Davis up to Triple Falls. It drove really well at 70mph! Her nickname has been Mango in the past and more recently, "SNAPP", which is what is on the tag now.
I've learned that I have to use the English words for car parts, like bonnet (hood), boot (trunk), and indicators (turn signals).
I love the nicknames for the 02's, the "Whispering Bomb." True, true.
Click here for more pictures!
For more information on the 2002, I recommend the UK BMW 2002 website.
Yes, I'm still going to commute by bike to work. But, there are those few occasional days each month that I need to drive to work or church myself. We're planning on fully restoring it once I'm out of residency and fellowship.
Woohoo!!
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