At 03:11 PM 7/24/02 -0400, EISANDIEGO@aol.com wrote:
> What do you think would happen if we started showing up at the BMW
>events with our Triumphs? (I assuming they still have ownership rights to the
>marque).
Interesting to contemplate. It could range anywhere from total segregation
or disdain to mild amusement.
When we got home from our last 2000 mile trip in our TR6, I jumped into our
(aging) 92 BMW and headed for the grocery store. I was both amused and
delighted at the difference that 23 years of progress makes. One thing
hasn't changed, however. That BMW was ten years old and over a period of
three years ownership, it cost me $6000 for maintenance. In that respect,
it was exactly like my aging TR6. I know, I know, our TR's are supposed to
be as reliable as a freight train. Ha!
I just came back from a trip across town. The brake light stayed on all the
way. I removed the switch from the PDWA to see if the plunger was centered,
and of course the switch broke in half. And, of course, Moss lists them as
N/A. All this on the same day I decided I have to bite the bullet and take
out that OD trans that weighs a ton to replace my throwout bearing carier,
trans snout, and clutch. At least I know how to do it, since this will be
the second time in three years, while the BMW is virtually unfixable by the
home mechanic.
Okay, just kidding, just kidding. I think anyone who takes a BMW to an
enthusiast event would enjoy our chunk of history. Kind of like going to
the zoo and looking at the elephants -- fun to look at but wouldn't want
one in my garage.
uncle jack
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