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      01-07-2015, 10:47 AM   #1
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2 Day M Performance School

Has anyone experienced the 2 Day M Performance Driving School down in SC? views? opinions? I am signed up for the one at the end of the month.
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Please let us know how this goes as I have always been interested in this program. Take lots of pics!
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      01-07-2015, 04:14 PM   #3
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Will do !
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I haven't done the M School, but I've done the regular 2-day Performance Driving school. It was the most fun that I've had in years, and I learned things that make me a better driver every day. It's a great facility, and the instructors are genuinely nice people. I'm curious how you make out on the drifting. The best that I could do in a 335 was one lap around the skidpad. My co-driver did three continuous laps.
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Yeah I can't wait. Will let you guys know with a sum up of my experience. I wanted to do the 2 day performance school but thought if i was spending that much I might as well go full out and get that super awesome helmet and gear while threashing some m cars around the track.
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I did the 1 day performance course the week before Christmas......it was AWESOME!!!! I would recommend it or any of the courses there. The instructors were great and I actually learned things that I am trying to incorporate in everyday driving. It was fun. I got to drive the M235 and the 4 door 335.
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While those of us who have been at the Performance Center for other reasons may be jealous of mge.92's upcoming M-School adventure, here's a thought for all:

They have a Teen School at the BMW Performance Center too. Of the 14 people in my Performance School "class", 1/4 of them had kids next door at the Teen School while Dad was at the Performance School. They were doing similar exercises. Consider both schools.
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I've been to a one day performance school for 8 hours, non-M. It was still exhilarating and I would do it again and again. Everyone from all ages and genders should try it once in their life. too bad its so far from here (NYC).
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Here is the video of my best lap, I was flying in sport +, I love when the tail brakes loose but still the control is present 100%. You'll LOVE IT

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMOp1IK6BW8
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Here is the video of my best lap, I was flying in sport +, I love when the tail brakes loose but still the control is present 100%. You'll LOVE IT

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMOp1IK6BW8
Yeah I can't wait now!! I am doing the M school which should be crazy!
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Has anyone experienced the 2 Day M Performance Driving School down in SC? views? opinions? I am signed up for the one at the end of the month.
Make sure to exercise your BMW CCA discount- it's good for 15%, last I knew.
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^ Yup done that already
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