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I just got an email about BMWCCA HPDE (High Performance Driving Event) in April. They no longer require that you take a CCC (Car Control Clinic) before you can register for a HPDE.
If you have never been on a track before, you should sign up for one of the HPDE. It will really teach you about the handling and performance of your M car. You will have an instructor in the passenger seat coaching you on the proper line on the track. I have been on the track on and off for forty years. It really makes you appreciate the car BMW built for you.
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They paired every first time driver with an instructor till they comfortable to sign off for solo. Including mine, only 3 M2s respresenting, we need more! |
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It is a fun day. If you have never done a HPDE you should take your M2 out at least once.
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I just emailed Dave asking a noob question ... whether it would be an issue if my car has a sunroof. I know on the forums there's a ton of sunroof haters because they limit headroom with a helmet. I have no clue how tall those people are and how much is exaggeration vs not.
I'm 5'10 ... obviously the instructor may be taller. DanG and others ... do any of you have sunroofs? edit: he repleid with Quote:
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What do you guys do for your tech inspection? Do you take in somewhere and ask for them to check a subset of what's on the list? I can obviously check a bunch of this stuff myself like my mirrors and pedals working...
The list mostly reads like its for cars that have had a long life so I don't know if you guys just self review and check everything off? Not trying to be irresponsible but also being realistic about this still being a relatively new car lol. |
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One thing to remember is that the brake fluid can’t be over a year old to pass the track inspection.
If I remember right, the track inspection requires a licensed mechanics signature.
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But please know what you’re doing if you self-tech. It’s cheap to have a shop do it if you aren’t sure. |
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I've been debating if I want to go and do an HPDE with the CCA up here. Just moved here from SF where I did a lot of HPDE and track days.
Thing is, I don't own a BMW currently. Hate to be [I]that guy[I] rolling up in an Elantra N when I used to have an M2 Comp knowing how I used to look at Hyundai/Kia cars. LOL. Went for one of the driving tours with the CCA and it was fine, but man do I miss my M2. |
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Hooked on Driving, Audi Club, and Porsche club all run good events as well if you are looking to get to some other tracks besides Pacific. BMWCCA does all but one event at Pacific and there are some other great tracks within a few hours drive. |
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