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04-02-2008, 08:42 AM | #1 |
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re:vancouver test drive event
Anyone going to the vancouver 1 series test drive event...does anyone know if the "guests" get the full test drive experience also? When I signed up it asked if I wanted to bring a guest so I signed up a friend that is a car freak. I assumed he will get to drive the car also and get the same test drive experience. I hope I don't bring someone along and they only get to sit in the passenger seat and observe! :iono:
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04-02-2008, 11:26 AM | #4 |
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I received my PIN to register about two weeks ago but just got the email confirmation this week.
The Vancouver events are this weekend and Saturday is full but the Friday and Sunday are still wide open. You should have no problem getting in for Calgary.
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04-02-2008, 11:36 AM | #6 |
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I got my confirmaiton number right away. As soon as I finished filling in the sign up form and submitting it online it had confirmation number and details of the event (map and directions etc...) I also received an email from BMW last friday reminding me of the event this weekend.
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04-02-2008, 11:41 AM | #7 |
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Okay good! I assumed that would be the case but I never thought to check into it. I'd feel like crap if I bring a friend out on Sunday and he just gets to watch from the right seat. You are heading out on Friday Wolf if I recall?? Looks likes the weather should be nice for you. The weekend doesn't look as promising for me. I'm counting on you to post Friday after your event to let me know how it was. Enjoy!!!
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04-02-2008, 01:18 PM | #9 |
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No the PIN will come once you get an acceptance from BMW. They will email it to you then you go in to the log on screen and instead of entering your email and password you use the PIN and book your time.
The Calgary event is a ways off so I'm sure you are fine.
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Hey phaze, there might not be anything left of the beast by the time I'm done with it
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No I'm actually tomorrow. I had my days mixed up.
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I'm on the Moto Q so I have to be quick but if your not signed up yet then get signed up. Great fun and definately worth it in more ways than one. More to follow when I get home.
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As with the event I did last year with the Mini, the 1 series event was very well done. Very well organized and the instructors from the BMW Driving School are fantastic.
After quick introductions, the groups are split into three and assigned to different stations. My group started with a technical walk around of the car similiar to what would be done with the press. I couldn't help but try and ask some questions to try and stump them but they did fairly well. The next station was on a tight technical course (max 30 KPH) designed to show the advantages of DSC and Active Steering. We would do a lap in a non AS car and then jump in to one equiped with AS to see the difference. As you can imagine the course was very well designed to highlight and promote the advantage of AS but in the end I'm glad I deleted this option. Even though the steering requires a bit more effort at slow speeds without AS, the steering on the cars with it just felt way overboosted. YMMV. The third section was a higher speed auto cross course that allowed the 1'er to stretch it's legs as well as a brake box to test the binders. Again we jumped back and forth between two 128 autos, two 135 autos and a 135 manual (guess which one was my favorite :biggrin. The power of the 128 surpised me. Although no way near as fast as the 135, it still gives a good kick in the ass when accelerating. Also, the 6 piston front brakes on the 135 are amazing. I can confirm that wear items like brake pads, rotors and clutch are included in the scheduled maintenence program for 3 years but only on lease vehicles and only until June 30/08. Also, when you leave you are asked to complete a short survey but in return you receive a nice parting gift. I don't want to spoil the surprise but let's just say I won't have to worry about whether or not to purchase the run-flat warranty :thumbup:
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04-05-2008, 08:16 PM | #18 |
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Everything wolf has said is true Although the part with the 30 KPH max.... well I never stayed in that range, I guess I wasn't supposed to treat the technology part like the autocross... haha
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and HOW do I get in??? I signed up on the website, but nada so far! help!
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Quick question...did they make you wear helmets? The only reason I ask is if they do I'll bring my own along. Sounds like a good time. I think I will get a little wet at mine Sunday morning! Hopefully the rain will hold off.
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04-05-2008, 09:03 PM | #21 |
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raisemyrent, go to your dealer and bitch.
vanbmw, no helmets. Rain should not be a big deal.
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Hey wolf, On the AutoX portion, did you notice the White 135i with the BMW Performance stuff on it? I noticed that it seemed a little louder than the stock 135i's. Do you know if the performance package exhaust is on this?
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