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      07-27-2005, 02:48 PM   #1
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Question DRIVER TRAINING ANYONE?

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.

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      07-27-2005, 04:09 PM   #2
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Im thinking of doing the training in toronto sometime in August.
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      07-27-2005, 04:54 PM   #3
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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
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      07-27-2005, 06:04 PM   #4
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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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      07-27-2005, 10:27 PM   #5
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no BMW training anywhere near NY?!!?!?!?
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      07-27-2005, 11:11 PM   #6
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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?
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      07-28-2005, 12:28 PM   #7
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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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      07-28-2005, 12:54 PM   #8
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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.
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      07-28-2005, 03:19 PM   #9
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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
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      07-28-2005, 05:29 PM   #10
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I did the one at Downsview (toronto)....it was AWESOME....so much fun...i definetely recomend it to everyone that asks me about it.
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      07-28-2005, 10:16 PM   #11
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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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      07-29-2005, 02:58 PM   #12
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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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      07-29-2005, 04:16 PM   #13
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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!!!!..
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      08-01-2005, 04:07 PM   #14
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is there any in miami??????
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      08-01-2005, 05:20 PM   #15
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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.
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      08-01-2005, 05:23 PM   #17
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www.bmwcca.org
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      08-02-2005, 01:03 AM   #18
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BMW driver training

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.
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      08-02-2005, 06:45 AM   #19
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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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