BMW Club Driving Weekend April 25 and 26

satakal · 04-16-2009, 11:48 AM

see you that sunday

Don Nguyen · 04-16-2009, 12:05 PM

Awesome. I am only doing auto-x as well that sunday, but I'll be running in X-class.

slubu · 04-16-2009, 02:03 PM

I've never done autocrossing - can someone give me a quick rundown of what's involved? Do you need previous instruction/experience?

Don Nguyen · 04-16-2009, 02:12 PM

Just make sure your maint/tires/brakes are all good, and just come out. There will be instructors there, and you'll learn more in that day than you will probably have in all of your previous years of driving.

satakal · 04-16-2009, 02:27 PM

the event is super novice friendly. Great people. Lots of smiles. Come on out and meet your new friends.

seriously, just show up with gas in the tank. I'll help you adjust your tire pressure, and torque your wheels. The club will rent you a helmet. Lunch is provided.

ramorendez · 04-16-2009, 02:31 PM

This may be a noob question, but are 'verts allowed to participate in the Auto-X event?

satakal · 04-16-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ramorendez

This may be a noob question, but are 'verts allowed to participate in the Auto-X event?

yes. At an autocross.

not at a big track with the bmwcca. Other clubs will allow an open top, no roll protection at a big track.

Show up and watch us all get schooled by a 535.

Don Nguyen · 04-16-2009, 10:43 PM

Yes. Come out. You'll be surprised, there are more first timers out there at each/every event than you'd think.

-Don

2e9x's · 04-18-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by slubu

I've never done autocrossing - can someone give me a quick rundown of what's involved? Do you need previous instruction/experience?

Auto-x is a relatively low speed, very safe way to probe the limits of your car and your skills. All you need is to show-up with a good attitude and the desire to learn. Your car must have 4 safe tires (no threads showing), battery secured appropriately, decent glass, seat belts and a safely working throttle. In our modern cars those are almost never a problem.

You will learn a LOT at an auto-x and become a much safer driver. DO IT!!!!

2e9x's · 04-18-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by satakal

yes. At an autocross.

not at a big track with the bmwcca. Other clubs will allow an open top, no roll protection at a big track.

Show up and watch us all get schooled by a 535.

Yes, convertibles are allowed at auto-x!

As for the 535, Ed Shen is a great driver. But note that I beat him last time!!!

satakal · 04-20-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 2e9x's

Yes, convertibles are allowed at auto-x!

As for the 535, Ed Shen is a great driver. But note that I beat him last time!!!

shenanigans! I demand proof.

Androo000 · 04-20-2009, 09:24 PM

international drivers license allowed?

Don Nguyen · 04-20-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Androo000

international drivers license allowed?

I never remember them asking/checking my driver license. So come out!

-Don

Androo000 · 04-20-2009, 10:57 PM

zomg its Don, your on every forum arent you.

Don Nguyen · 04-21-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Androo000

zomg its Don, your on every forum arent you.

Haha, what other forums am I on that you are on?

-Don

Androo000 · 04-21-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Nguyen

Haha, what other forums am I on that you are on?

-Don

bfcot lulz.

add1cted2 · 04-21-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slubu

I've never done autocrossing - can someone give me a quick rundown of what's involved? Do you need previous instruction/experience?

Also how much will any of the "events" damage the car? I just got my car 3 days ago

Androo000 · 04-21-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by add1cted2

Also how much will any of the "events" damage the car? I just got my car 3 days ago

you might wanna break in your car first.

Don Nguyen · 04-21-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Androo000

bfcot lulz.

That's a given for any E36 owner. I've been on that forum since 03.

-Don

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Don Nguyen Banned 67 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: '99 M3 Vert, '95 M3 Coupe, 964 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (4)	Awesome. I am only doing auto-x as well that sunday, but I'll be running in X-class.
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satakal Major 95 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: e46 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: socal iTrader: (2)	the event is super novice friendly. Great people. Lots of smiles. Come on out and meet your new friends. seriously, just show up with gas in the tank. I'll help you adjust your tire pressure, and torque your wheels. The club will rent you a helmet. Lunch is provided.
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ramorendez Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 279 Posts Drives: Subie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	This may be a noob question, but are 'verts allowed to participate in the Auto-X event? __________________ Current: 2007 Subaru WRX STi 2007 Triumph Speed Triple
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