GRASSROOTS MOTORSPORTS 2005 FEB - BOXSTER, BMW vs. BMW

 

Within this isuse you will discover the following topics:

1)   THE GRM PARKING LOT - We test drive the BMW X3 3.0i, MINI Cooper Convertible and Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT.

2)   DRIVING DIARY - Going faster by looking ahead.

3)   EDITORS' CHOICE - The 20 things that rocked our world in 2004.

4)   FACTORY PERFORMANCE - Digging in the Honda parts bin to create a "factory" hybrid.

5)   PRO RACE FACE-OFF - Speed World Challenge BMW vs. Grand-Am Cup BMW.

6)   THE PERFECT SPORTS CAR? - The new Porsche Boxster.

7)   CORVETTE CHALLENGE - Waiting to race pays big dividends.

8)   INJECTED PERFORMANCE - Drumming up power in a VW Golf GTI.

9)   FRESH PAINT - Get a head-turning finish from a budget respray.

10)   PROJECT SRT-4 - High-speed high jinks.

11)   INJECTOR CLEANING - Sending fuel injectors out for service.

12)   BLACK BOXES - Upgrading the BMW M5's engine with technology.

13)   THE 2004 RUNOFFS - Spills and thrills at Mid-Ohio.

14)   ARRC 2004 - A perfect way to end the SCCA regional race season.

15)   THE FALL BALL - Manufacturers show off their wares at the 2004 SEMA Show.

16)   EVENTS:

A)   World Challenge Finale 

B)   Grand-Am Cup Finale 

C)   USTCC at Infineon Raceway

D)   SCCA Colorado Cog ProRally

E)   Kumho Tires enduro

F)   BMW CCA Update

G)   PCA at VIR

H)   Grand Bayou Endurance Series

I)   ProVee Finale at VIR

J)   4th Annual Florida CRX Meet

K)   DGTrials Civil War event

17) CARS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE:

A)   Acura RL 

B)   Alfa Romeo GTV6

C)   BMW 325i, 330i, 535is, M3, X3 3.0i 

D)   Cadillac CTS-V

E)   Chevy Corvette

F)   Dodge Neon

G)   Dodge SRT-4 

H)   Factory Five GTM-200

I)   Ford Mustang GT 

J)   Honda Civic 

K)   Honda Ridgeline

L)   Mazda Miata

M) MINI Cooper

N)   Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution RS

O)   Plymouth Laser

P)   Pontiac GTO

Q)   Pontiac Solstice 

R)   Porsche Boxster

S)   Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

T)   Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS

U)   Subaru Impreza WRX STi 

V)   Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT

W)Volvo 142S

X)   VW Golf GTI.