Member Meeting Jan 22, 2026

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On January 22, 2026, the New Jersey BMW CCA welcomed members to Shade Tree Garage for an evening that mixed club news, great conversation, and some genuinely useful technical learning. The meeting opened with Andy Staiano, Vice President of NJ BMW CCA, sharing updates on current club events and upcoming activities. From there, the room quickly turned into what makes the chapter special: each member introduced themselves, swapped stories, and talked about the BMWs they drive (and wrench on), setting a friendly, enthusiast-first tone for the night.

After introductions, Art, owner of Shade Tree Garage, introduced Master Technician Phillip Eng, who delivered an engaging presentation on road force tire balancing—breaking down the “why” behind vibrations and how road force measurement and correction can transform ride quality. Following the talk, Art, Phil, and the Shade Tree service team led everyone on a tour of the shop, giving members a closer look at the equipment, workflow, and the kind of detail that goes into doing the job right.

Phillip Eng walks through wheel-weight fundamentals during the road force balancing presentation.
NJ BMW CCA members listening in as the tech session gets underway at Shade Tree Garage.
Wide view of the meeting space during Phillip Eng’s road force balancing talk.
Phillip Eng explains dynamic balancing and radial force variation using a wheel/tire graphic.
Members follow along as the presentation dives into what radial force variation is and why it matters.
Hands-on demo: Phillip Eng shows the road force balancer and how the wheel/tire is measured.
Shop-floor demonstration with the road force machine in action while members gather around.
A closer look under the hood: a BMW on display during the member introductions and walk-around conversations.
Wide shot of Shade Tree Garage’s service bay during the shop tour, with multiple lifts and vehicles in progress.