DRIVER TRAINING ANYONE?

genghis · 07-27-2005, 03:48 PM

Has anyone out there taken a BMW driver training course? And is it worth it? In Canada, the prices range from $290-$3150. You eventually get to take M3's on the track and learn from Pierre Savoy (The guy who taught Jacques Villeneuve and Patrick Carpentier.) I'm very tempted so I would love to know who has experienced it, why, what you've learned and whether or not it's a good investment.

Cheers.

e90fanatic · 07-27-2005, 05:09 PM

Im thinking of doing the training in toronto sometime in August.

UncleWede · 07-27-2005, 05:54 PM

I have my paperwork all filled out for mid-August at California Motor Speedway. Two days of driving my own vehicle, plus a Saturday night dinner. $575 US. Now all I need is someone to give me the cash for my birthday

Hornet · 07-27-2005, 07:04 PM

I might attend one this fall. Dad did it last time when e46 arrived.
He said it's my turn now if the dealer arranges an event.

dmbigs · 07-27-2005, 11:27 PM

no BMW training anywhere near NY?!!?!?!?

bzzbenz · 07-28-2005, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

I have my paperwork all filled out for mid-August at California Motor Speedway. Two days of driving my own vehicle, plus a Saturday night dinner. $575 US. Now all I need is someone to give me the cash for my birthday

Any others in California?

UncleWede · 07-28-2005, 01:28 PM

There is also one at Willowbrook Motor speedway. If you go to one I think you get a discount to the other, or something like that.

F32Fleet · 07-28-2005, 01:54 PM

I particpated in BMW's 1 day driving school at their performance center in Greer SC. It was a great experience and I recommend it to anyone.

loremipsum · 07-28-2005, 04:19 PM

Check out the ones put on by the Golden Gate Chapter of BMW CCA:

http://www.ggcbmwcca.org/index.php?m...N_position=8:8

Pangearox · 07-28-2005, 06:29 PM

I did the one at Downsview (toronto)....it was AWESOME....so much fun...i definetely recomend it to everyone that asks me about it.

gipivipi · 07-28-2005, 11:16 PM

I have done 2!! The first one at the International Airport in Munich, where the BMW driver training headquarter is, the other one at a racetrack in Salzburg, Austria (2 days)! That at the racetrack is awesome, because they drill you driving as fast as possible, backing up with 40mph doing then an 180° turn, etc. Its a lot of fun and you do not use your own car! I will do anotherone next winter!
Its expensive but worth each cent!

coco · 07-29-2005, 03:58 PM

As people have said a driving course will improve your car's performance more than any mod for the money. How many of us actually drive to even 85% of what these cars are capable of. I know I'm a much better driver now having done some courses in the past few years.

Pangearox · 07-29-2005, 05:16 PM

In October i am going down to Las Vegas to do the Derek Daly 3 day race car course...

that is going to be AWESOME!!!!..

D-Rock · 08-01-2005, 05:07 PM

is there any in miami??????

stressdoc · 08-01-2005, 06:20 PM

Join BMWCCA and get in touch with your local. Most regions have periodic driver training whooohoooo sessions. In addition to a good mag (Roundel) and other good resources, you get a coupon for $500 off your next 3 series.

D-Rock · 08-01-2005, 06:22 PM

how do i join?

stressdoc · 08-01-2005, 06:23 PM

www.bmwcca.org

DerekS · 08-02-2005, 02:03 AM

Last year I took the Advanced and Perfection programs (Level 1 and 2) @ the Abbotsford airport outside Vancouver. Both days were a thrilling experience, driving 330 sedans first, then M3 on the final day. All cars were equipped with SMG.
I highly recommend BMW's training program. You will have a fun-filled learning experience.

davinet78 · 08-02-2005, 07:45 AM

i would love to go so when i get my e90 i will then book to go to a bmw driving course

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Hornet Lieutenant 59 Rep 410 Posts Drives: g20 330d xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	I might attend one this fall. Dad did it last time when e46 arrived. He said it's my turn now if the dealer arranges an event.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18404 Rep 9,420 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	There is also one at Willowbrook Motor speedway. If you go to one I think you get a discount to the other, or something like that.
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loremipsum New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Check out the ones put on by the Golden Gate Chapter of BMW CCA: http://www.ggcbmwcca.org/index.php?m...N_position=8:8 __________________ ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 2006 330i, Sparkling Graphite, Black Leather, Sport, Premium, Active Steering, Manual
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gipivipi New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Del Mar iTrader: (0)	I have done 2!! The first one at the International Airport in Munich, where the BMW driver training headquarter is, the other one at a racetrack in Salzburg, Austria (2 days)! That at the racetrack is awesome, because they drill you driving as fast as possible, backing up with 40mph doing then an 180° turn, etc. Its a lot of fun and you do not use your own car! I will do anotherone next winter! Its expensive but worth each cent!
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coco Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 284 Posts Drives: Bimmmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	As people have said a driving course will improve your car's performance more than any mod for the money. How many of us actually drive to even 85% of what these cars are capable of. I know I'm a much better driver now having done some courses in the past few years.
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