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11-02-2005, 06:33 PM
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Well I just attended my first BMWCCA driving school this weekend at New Hampshire International Speedway, and all I can say is What A Blast! 
I was assigned an instructor who drove me around the track (at my request) for the first 2 laps then we pitted and I drove for the rest of the day. It was so much fun I have to remind myself it wasn't a dream.
The instruction was very helpful, keeping me in control, and out of harm's way. You have to remember you are on the track with other drivers of various skill levels, and tempraments.
My car is stock with the exception of the 18" wheels. And to top it off I was already on my winter tires Dunlop Sport M3s. I was driving the car very hard, enjoying every minute of it, and finding the limits. Disabling the 'nannies' DSC/DTC let the demons out.
Very impressive how much they control the car.
I was assigned an instructor who drove me around the track (at my request) for the first 2 laps then we pitted and I drove for the rest of the day. It was so much fun I have to remind myself it wasn't a dream.
The instruction was very helpful, keeping me in control, and out of harm's way. You have to remember you are on the track with other drivers of various skill levels, and tempraments.
My car is stock with the exception of the 18" wheels. And to top it off I was already on my winter tires Dunlop Sport M3s. I was driving the car very hard, enjoying every minute of it, and finding the limits. Disabling the 'nannies' DSC/DTC let the demons out.
Very impressive how much they control the car.
11-02-2005, 06:57 PM
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What do you mean "winter tires"? Are they regular street tires that you are using for the winter instead of more aggressive summer tires or are they snow tires? I hope that you didn't lap NHIS on snows. 
11-02-2005, 07:15 PM
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Sounds like he did, I have the Winter Sport M3's as well. I don't have them on yet. I hate driving with them because I can spin the wheels on dry pavement with very little effort compared to the stock tires. I couldn't image driving on a track with them.
I was thinking about going to that event. Sounds like it was fun.
I was thinking about going to that event. Sounds like it was fun.
11-02-2005, 07:18 PM
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
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2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
NHIS is a great track! It's been a while since I've driven it. Taking Turn 6 correctly is a wonderful feeling! Glad to hear you had fun.
11-03-2005, 04:27 PM
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
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2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
Hey, they may come in handy. I once had a BMWCCA event at NHIS cancelled due to SNOW. 
11-03-2005, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by smcd' post='192779' date='Nov 2 2005, 10:57 PM
What do you mean "winter tires"? Are they regular street tires that you are using for the winter instead of more aggressive summer tires or are they snow tires? I hope that you didn't lap NHIS on snows.
It didn't hurt that the ambient temperature was in the low 40s F. Second and third runs I had the pressure upto 38psi. My instructor was very complimentary of the vehicle stability in all situations. At the end of the session we discussed the tires. He felt that the temperature was critical to the tire performance. I will definitely be on summer tires for the next track session, next spring!
11-04-2005, 01:05 PM
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2003 M3, Dakar Yellow, SMG
Originally Posted by Piloti' post='192769' date='Nov 2 2005, 11:33 PM
Well I just attended my first BMWCCA driving school this weekend at New Hampshire International Speedway, and all I can say is What A Blast!
I was assigned an instructor who drove me around the track (at my request) for the first 2 laps then we pitted and I drove for the rest of the day. It was so much fun I have to remind myself it wasn't a dream.
The instruction was very helpful, keeping me in control, and out of harm's way. You have to remember you are on the track with other drivers of various skill levels, and tempraments.
My car is stock with the exception of the 18" wheels. And to top it off I was already on my winter tires Dunlop Sport M3s. I was driving the car very hard, enjoying every minute of it, and finding the limits. Disabling the 'nannies' DSC/DTC let the demons out.
Very impressive how much they control the car.
I was assigned an instructor who drove me around the track (at my request) for the first 2 laps then we pitted and I drove for the rest of the day. It was so much fun I have to remind myself it wasn't a dream.
The instruction was very helpful, keeping me in control, and out of harm's way. You have to remember you are on the track with other drivers of various skill levels, and tempraments.
My car is stock with the exception of the 18" wheels. And to top it off I was already on my winter tires Dunlop Sport M3s. I was driving the car very hard, enjoying every minute of it, and finding the limits. Disabling the 'nannies' DSC/DTC let the demons out.
Very impressive how much they control the car.
I agree -- the BMW CCA driving schools are a blast. They also are a great way to learn both (i) how to be a better drive and (ii) what your BMW is really capable of.
11-06-2005, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Piloti' post='193200' date='Nov 3 2005, 09:07 PM
I will definitely be on summer tires for the next track session, next spring!
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