Posted: 2/21/2011 9:18:17 AM EDT
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Hey guys,
The spousal unit and I recently got a new Mustang GT, and we have been discussing options for taking some driving classes or something to learn how to safely utilize the power in entertaining exercises. Not looking to compete or drag or anything crazy like that, but basically how to drive it fairly hard in a safe manner. Things like defensive driving, skid pads to learn how to control spins with ice/water/gravel etc, maybe some road course work, etc. Anyone have any pointers or ideas? Thanks! |
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Don't use your car. Odds are the insurance won't cover damage on the track. my nieces didn't! about a 3 week old mustang, lost control of it and smacked a wall. not only did they not cover it they cancelled her policy. (that's all I know, don't know who she had or their reasoning.) |
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Don't use your car. Odds are the insurance won't cover damage on the track. my nieces didn't! about a 3 week old mustang, lost control of it and smacked a wall. not only did they not cover it they cancelled her policy. (that's all I know, don't know who she had or their reasoning.) "But it was a VERY BIG DOG that ran out in front of me & I didn't want to hit the little doggy". 
These were the exact words I heard from a VP of a big time realtor trying to explain why he wadded up a very nice BMW 7 series. Complete w/ blue & white paint down the drivers side from the tire wall.  This during a Walter Middy weekend at Rd A.
My brother takes his Lotus to the track for track days like a crack addict hits the pipe. Surprised its still in one piece. As for a performance driving school hit up; SCCA SOLO 1 & 2 Road Atlanta Skip Barbar BMW Car Club Corvette Car Club Porsche Car Club & I would bet there is a Mustang Club out there too. My days w/ the BMW club is a bunch of nice guys w/ expensive toys, very few tools, most were helpful & they all wanted to beat any American Iron that showed up to their play dates.  There were a couple of rememberable cars that showed up...a Chevy Z28 RR and a race prepped Mustang Cobra. The Z28 was a beast but still a street car. The Cobra was dam near all race car. When it was running good it put on a helluva show.
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BMW has a 1 day intro M school and a 2 day advanced school. The 1 day course is a great way to learn the fundamentals. It includes a wet 300' skid pad, braking, turn-in/track-out points, a short road course and a "rat race" on a wet track. You'll learn a lot about handling performance cars in general. Definitely worth the money; I've been to a few others, but the 1 day school is the best bang for the buck.
2 day advanced school is basically a repeat of the 1 day school on the first day, then learning to push the car harder on the 2nd day. Not worth what they charge in my opinion. Best of luck - remember (this is coming from someone who wrecked an M6 at Road Atlanta), your front wheels can either brake or turn - not both. 
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BMW has a 1 day intro M school and a 2 day advanced school. The 1 day course is a great way to learn the fundamentals. It includes a wet 300' skid pad, braking, turn-in/track-out points, a short road course and a "rat race" on a wet track. You'll learn a lot about handling performance cars in general. Definitely worth the money; I've been to a few others, but the 1 day school is the best bang for the buck. 2 day advanced school is basically a repeat of the 1 day school on the first day, then learning to push the car harder on the 2nd day. Not worth what they charge in my opinion. Best of luck - remember (this is coming from someone who wrecked an M6 at Road Atlanta), your front wheels can either brake or turn - not both. that musta hurt......e24 or ? All about exit speed eh ? |
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that musta hurt......e24 or ? All about exit speed eh ? Long story short, I was giving ride-alongs for a deserving group, and when I hit the brakes (hard) setting up for turn 1, she went flying forward and didn't have the ability to brace. I instinctively let off the brakes, which led to a) higher entry speed and b) not enough weight forward to let the front wheels bite the turn in... Crappy driving on my part and no one was hurt - just my ego.
E64, btw. My car was the easiest for some of the group to get in and out of. Miss that car, but the CTS-V is a worthy replacement. |