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01-26-2014, 04:54 PM | #1 |
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My birthday gift to myself. 2-day M School
As the titles states, I'm heading to 2 day M School on Feb-12-14 as a bday gift to myself.
Just curious if any other members attended, and advice?? Also I'll be driving down from New York and curious if anyone has any recommendations for pitstops, or good driving roads? If anyone wants to meet up for a beer? Any thoughts or suggestions would be welcome and appreciated!! And yes, I will definitely bring my Gopro to share the experience! |
01-27-2014, 01:04 PM | #2 |
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I've attended.
Coming from Chicago, I did Deal's Gap (Tail of the Dragon) on the way there. It's not TOO far, but not around the corner either. Instructors are amazing, do NOT get discouraged if they say the same things repeatedly. They're filling in for your brain while it catches up. I thought I was piss-poor after Day 1 only to realize on Day 2 I was the second-fastest of the pack on the full track laps (which ISN'T about speed but braking and cornering). Guy in first had been to M-School twice before. Remember to enjoy yourself. They pack a LOT into two days, don't forget, while you'll probably care about doing things well/right, it's supposed to be fun . Have a great time. |
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01-27-2014, 01:09 PM | #3 |
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I took a group of customers to the school, 18 months ago, and most everyone, including those that not interested in cars, still talk about it when ever I see them.
I purchased 4 events for my customers: 1. Lapping in 5 different Bimmers: X5M- Amazing for a giant tank, X3, 750 iL- Worst, 650i and Z4-35is. This is exactly why I own my Z today. 2. Timed Auto Cross- M3's- Fantastic 3. Drift track racing in 1 series- The best. 4. Hot Lap with the on staff Race car drivers. Fantastic. Route 95, south of Richmond connects to Rt 85 in Peterborough, Virginia. This road runa appx. 70-80 miles runs to the outskirts of Durham NC. Speed Limit is 70-75 and most everyone is doing 80-85 with little traffic and POPO.
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01-27-2014, 01:21 PM | #4 |
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Ha, yeah, forgot to mention. They quoted that roughly 70% of attendees purchase a new BMW within 12 months. I placed my 35is order exactly 11 months after attending. Talk about predictable.
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How far do you think Tail of the dragon is from the class? |
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01-27-2014, 08:04 PM | #6 |
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Nice going OP. Definitely let us know how it goes. I'm doing the 1 day M school in June (got a regular 1 day school for free for getting the 335 and decided to upgrade)
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Did you take any videos? |
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01-27-2014, 08:16 PM | #8 | |
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btw, did you take any videos while there? |
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01-27-2014, 11:34 PM | #9 |
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Deal's Gap is a little over two hours from Greenville.
I didn't take any videos myself but they take videos of you and provide them on a USB stick at the end. Quality isn't great though. |
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01-28-2014, 07:49 PM | #10 | |
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I also purchased everyone a BMW Performance School T shirt and hat. Still my favorite today. Drifting event- 1 series Bimmers Shut off all nanny controls Run on a wetted down circular track. the event is made up of 2 cars/ drivers starting Opposite of each other on the track. You race/drift 3 laps and the winner advances. This is an elimination event As I had a group of 18, so there were nine heats. Winner moves on. Race 1. I won my event Race 2. I won the semi finals- 5 laps Race 3. I won the quarter finals- 5 laps Finals- 10 lap event. After 10 laps BMW called the race a tie. I got another 10 laps and I won when my buddy spun the car on lap 9. I got 33 laps. This event is all about driving control, finesse and not speed. Too slow you lose. Too fast you spin out. No nanny controls to take over. Fantastic event.
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The hot laps he purchased are part of the 2-day school, in that each event the instructors do it with you in the car first before you're let loose. Best part is if you've paid attention going into the full-course event, you're reaching speeds near (but not matched) to the instructors on your own. Again, as a small, short track, it's not about straight line speed, but rather the speed you carry through the corners. Do that seat belt up nice and tight! Last edited by mbetoni; 01-29-2014 at 01:31 PM.. |
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