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I did the BMW performance driving school last year at an old airport in Toronto. We used 330's with a custom switch to turn off the traction control. Training included an autoX course and a wet skid oval course. We were put in pairs taking turns driving the cars. Prizes were awarded at the end of the course for best autoX times.
It was a blast (with the traction control turned off - can you say donut?).
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We've had a couple of SSOA trips to Bragg-Smith Advanced Driving School. I went through the Level I course, several others here on the board also completed Level II.
SSOA Director, Craig Leres has recently returned from his third time there. He has a great website that lists some good information on mods and SS stuff.
Go to THIS LINK to see pics from the many driving schools he's attended.
I'd recommend taking advantage of any opportunity to go through a driving school if you can afford it. It's a blast and can keep you on your toes in case you're ever faced with a driving predicament on the road.
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quote:Originally posted by JohnS: I did the BMW performance driving school last year at an old airport in Toronto. We used 330's with a custom switch to turn off the traction control. Training included an autoX course and a wet skid oval course. We were put in pairs taking turns driving the cars. Prizes were awarded at the end of the course for best autoX times.
It was a blast (with the traction control turned off - can you say donut?).
That sounds like loads of fun.....especially the donuts!!
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quote:Originally posted by HTWLSS: We've had a couple of SSOA trips to Bragg-Smith Advanced Driving School. I went through the Level I course, several others here on the board also completed Level II.
SSOA Director, Craig Leres has recently returned from his third time there. He has a great website that lists some good information on mods and SS stuff.
Go to THIS LINK to see pics from the many driving schools he's attended.
I'd recommend taking advantage of any opportunity to go through a driving school if you can afford it. It's a blast and can keep you on your toes in case you're ever faced with a driving predicament on the road.
Great links!! Thanks, Teri!!
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hey there, missy.....I'd definitely suggest a professional driving school before attempting something like you see on TV........and also...don't try it on public roads..........
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quote:Originally posted by JohnS: I did the BMW performance driving school last year at an old airport in Toronto. It was a blast (with the traction control turned off - can you say donut?).
John - you do us Canadians proud! Imagine - who else would be having donuts while participating in a driving school?
quote:Originally posted by JohnS: I did the BMW performance driving school last year at an old airport in Toronto. It was a blast (with the traction control turned off - can you say donut?).
John - you do us Canadians proud! Imagine - who else would be having donuts while participating in a driving school?
Running fast and ducking low,
Elie
Wait a minute ...don't us Canucks do "doughnuts" Posts: 4222 | From: Winnipeg MB CA | Registered: Feb 2000
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quote:Originally posted by Fbodfather: hey there, missy.....I'd definitely suggest a professional driving school before attempting something like you see on TV........and also...don't try it on public roads..........
oh poop!!!! I was gonna try & scoot under an 18-wheeler like they did on "F&F"!!!
noooooo sir!!!......I love babyT too much to put him in any danger! .....but I did think it was cool how those 3 mazdas (?) did that precision driving around the truck.....
....and also various car commercials....."professional driver/closed course" where 4 or 5 cars are driving in a tight formation.....looks like fun!
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quote:Originally posted by Elie Garfinkel: [QUOTE]John - you do us Canadians proud! Imagine - who else would be having donuts while participating in a driving school? Elie
After a while, the instructor (a retired professional road course racer) realized that I was intentionally doing the donuts (doughnuts ) and that it wasn't because of my poor driving skill (that's another story, as a few cones around the courses died in the line of duty). I think it was the big smile on my face that gave me away. He made me turn the traction control control back on. Unfortunately, the Bimmer's electronic anti-skid system works very well. Posts: 2359 | From: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Jul 2001
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We are working on having the Friday Camaro Superfest event for next year ...an autocross event at the Washenaw Community College parking lot,maybe the same lot we had the judging tents last year.I rode with my son in an autocross event a couple of months ago and I am hooked!
quote:Originally posted by Fbodfather: hey there, missy.....I'd definitely suggest a professional driving school before attempting something like you see on TV........and also...don't try it on public roads..........
Hhhhmmm...I seem to recall that Teri has also had some "professional instruction" or soemthing like that at a certain go kart track.
Really ducking fast and running very low.
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Actually I did learn the old fashion way, on the streets. Then I went to school. In 1969 I had a 69 Camaro and later a 66 Corvette. The Camaro was great the Vette was squirrely. Can't remember how many 360's I've done, by accident. And yes this was on the steets in traffic. And no you don't need to say anything.
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quote:Originally posted by Bill Mason: Hhhhmmm...I seem to recall that Teri has also had some "professional instruction" or soemthing like that at a certain go kart track.
Really ducking fast and running very low.
I was NOT bumping.....I was just moving someone slower out of my way. Posts: 7198 | From: Near Portland, Oregon, USA | Registered: Feb 2000
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quote:Originally posted by Z28-SORR: Actually I did learn the old fashion way, on the streets. Then I went to school. In 1969 I had a 69 Camaro and later a 66 Corvette. The Camaro was great the Vette was squirrely. Can't remember how many 360's I've done, by accident. And yes this was on the steets in traffic. And no you don't need to say anything.
Your secret's safe with me!!!
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i remember seeing on TV a couple of years ago, that down in California you could go to a Stunt driving school. the students would learn how to do reverse 180's, 90 degree slides, near misses, sliding into parking spots, and other various cool things. don't remember what the name of the school is, or if it is even still around. after successful completion, you would receive a certificate, so you could apply for movies as stunt drivers.
now that would be a fun school. Posts: 1579 | From: Portland, OR. | Registered: May 2001
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Kinda sounds like some of my old Vette test trips or better yet, the SLP Press Show activities that we staged athe Pontiac Silverdome.
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quote:Originally posted by NATESS: i remember seeing on TV a couple of years ago, that down in California you could go to a Stunt driving school. the students would learn how to do reverse 180's, 90 degree slides, near misses, sliding into parking spots, and other various cool things. don't remember what the name of the school is, or if it is even still around. after successful completion, you would receive a certificate, so you could apply for movies as stunt drivers.
now that would be a fun school.
oooooooo yeah!!! THAT'S what I'm talking about!!!! ....wonder how many cars they went thru teaching people to do this stuff???
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quote:Originally posted by chrisL:
quote:Originally posted by Fbodfather: and also...don't try it on public roads..........
or in empty parking lots at race tracks with killer barrels.
uhmmm....Chris....go stand in the corner....
Memo to self: Would be a real riot to take Ms. Cytruffle for a ride on the Bragg-Smith course or "black lake" at Milford.....
Can one scream in a Texas accent??????
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quote:Originally posted by Fbodfather: Memo to self: Would be a real riot to take Ms. Cytruffle for a ride on the Bragg-Smith course or "black lake" at Milford.....
Or even autocrossing in a B4C at Beech Bend Posts: 4222 | From: Winnipeg MB CA | Registered: Feb 2000
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A great big paved area for dynamic testing of vehicles-couple of football fields big - no trees or poles to hit. From the air, it looks like a black lake. Theres lots of movies of ducks and geese trying to land on the surface of the water, only to discover its hardpavement.
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quote:Originally posted by JeffY: A great big paved area for dynamic testing of vehicles-couple of football fields big - no trees or poles to hit. From the air, it looks like a black lake. Theres lots of movies of ducks and geese trying to land on the surface of the water, only to discover its hardpavement.
Who do I talk to about job openings testing vehicles??!!
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quote:Originally posted by JeffY: A great big paved area for dynamic testing of vehicles-couple of football fields big - no trees or poles to hit. From the air, it looks like a black lake. Theres lots of movies of ducks and geese trying to land on the surface of the water, only to discover its hardpavement.
Ooooh...we need one of those over here Posts: 1143 | From: Portland, OR | Registered: Nov 2001
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quote:Originally posted by JeffY: Theres lots of movies of ducks and geese trying to land on the surface of the water, only to discover its hardpavement.
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