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Durgesh
31-08-2005, 06:29 PM
Hi Guys,

Today spent the entire day at M-Institute (@ Pro-Drive).

Set off this morning at 7.30am !!!

It was a driving day for CSL owners, based on the track, and road.

I have to say, it was a real eye opener. There was so much stuff on the road, and track that I just never relised. The one day session went through the lot, potential road hazard, driving safely at pace, and how small adjustments in driving style can just give you that little edge, to avoid a crash.

On the track, we did a lot of driving in the Wet, on the Wet Grip Surface, I found this very very useful, ..... after my close call when I first got the car.

Moved on to High Speed Laps, and then taking the car around a tight circuit only using the throttle... no brakes! or down shifts to slow you down.

Finished off the day by going back on the road. And finally through the cones, in the wet, with no DSC, sliding the car left and right, through the course. Amazing!

I can recommend this type of day to anyone. So happy I did this before we go to the Ring in a few weeks.

Big thanks to Jeremy, who spent the day instucting me. He's will hopefully come and check out the forum. Would be nice to have a Pro on here, answering questions on car control etc.

Durgesh

benny boy
31-08-2005, 06:32 PM
nice one sounds fun :cool:

peppernick
31-08-2005, 06:35 PM
Sounds like an awesome day dude, there's so much to learn when it comes to pace driving. I expect you'll be throwing out the rear of your CSL more now around Barclay Square......LOL

BTW, I'm going to do an Afif :D :D

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MistaSmiff
31-08-2005, 07:19 PM
Ahem...how much did it cost ? :cool:

InvIs Inc
31-08-2005, 07:34 PM
sounds amazing fun durgs glad u enjoyed it :cool:

Tricky Richy
31-08-2005, 07:44 PM
Got to be good, sounds like a lot of elements of a defensive driving, move to the centre of the road on left hand bends and the like, Glad you had a good day. :)

lee330sport
31-08-2005, 08:18 PM
Sounds like a useful day. Is it just for M cars?

uberbmw
31-08-2005, 09:53 PM
sounds awesome, where abouts was this? prodrive?

Raj
31-08-2005, 09:59 PM
Sounds like it was an excellent day. It's always good to be able to learn to handle your car properly in all kinds of conditions. Nice one Digs.

Afif
31-08-2005, 10:25 PM
I'm going to do an Afif :D :D

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Sounds like a serious day! What other 'benefits' do you get being a csl owner?

Nickleback
01-09-2005, 06:46 AM
Sounds like a very good day, any more info ?

AlpinaAl
01-09-2005, 09:02 AM
My missus has got sommething like this booked, she got it free when she bought her RX8, basicaly a days driver training with Prodrive... sounds like you had fun ;)

Were abouts was it

peppernick
01-09-2005, 09:10 AM
Ahem...how much did it cost ? :cool:
It's FOC but only for new CSL owners (part of the welcome package). Courtesy of BMW UK.

Shuriken
01-09-2005, 09:52 AM
Sounds like a great time Durgs, good idea of BMW to throw that in as part of the package, help keep everyone safer through improved driving whilst still enjoying their car.

Shuriken.

InvIs Inc
01-09-2005, 10:12 PM
oh just dawned on me... did u get a certificate and is there any insurance benifits?

Cris