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      04-16-2011, 03:48 PM   #23
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You've got me in your passenger seat next Thursday in Group B. We should have fun trying to figure out what to do with all your new front and rear down-force
Do we need to do a three minute interview??
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Sounds great -
For the uneducated (me) where is the event? Description or weblink?

Thanks so much -
This is a Driver Education event conducted by the Porsche Club at Pacific Raceway:
http://www.pnwr.org/Track/driver_ed/default.asp
BTW the Porsche Club does allow roadsters with factory roll-over protection (Boxster, Honda S2000, BMW Z3/Z4, Corvette) to participate in their DE events. The BMW Club, on the other hand, does not allow roadsters/cabriolets at their High Performance Driving Schools.
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Great stuff -
I've often considered a driver ed class that combines w/a track day. I'm a total newbie to this - I read all the info in the weblink -

-Recommendation for the vehicle insp?
-Can the inspection firm address the required brake fluid requirement?
-Where can I purchase a measuring device to ensure my tires meet the 2mm requirement?
-Any recommendations re where to purchase the required fire extinguisher, and where to mount in the interior?
-Hopeful to rent a helmet - don't want to purchase one (yet); your thoughts?
-Does the on-track experience allow some time for controlled performance driving?

Considering this Aug or Sep....thanks so much.
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Great stuff -
I've often considered a driver ed class that combines w/a track day. I'm a total newbie to this - I read all the info in the weblink -

-Recommendation for the vehicle insp?
-Can the inspection firm address the required brake fluid requirement?
-Where can I purchase a measuring device to ensure my tires meet the 2mm requirement?
-Any recommendations re where to purchase the required fire extinguisher, and where to mount in the interior?
-Hopeful to rent a helmet - don't want to purchase one (yet); your thoughts?
-Does the on-track experience allow some time for controlled performance driving?

Considering this Aug or Sep....thanks so much.
The BMW Club has several shops that perform tech inspections for $35 plus WSST. You can find them here: http://bmwpugetsound.com/driving_schools.html
Most of these shops will do your brake fluid flush as well.
You can buy a tire tread depth gauge at most auto parts stores like AutoZone, O'Reilly's et.al.). I like the digital Fowler gauge:
http://www.amazon.com/Fowler-FOW7422.../dp/B0015PI4PC
Most local marque clubs DO NOT require a fire extinguisher be mounted in the car. If you read the PCA tech inspection form (item 28) you'll see it's optional.
Most local clubs (BMW, PCA, Alfa) have helmets for rent. The BMW Club does not require helmets for their Car Control Clinic, however, PCA and Alfa do require helmets be worn at all their driving school events.
Most clubs require completion of a car control clinic (BMW), driver skills (PCA) or driving school (Alfa Club) prior to attendance at one of their high performance schools at Pacific Raceway.
The Pacific Raceway driving schools do emphasize "performance driving" with focus on improving everyday driving skills. These are driving schools not racing events; no timing devices are permitted. Let-by zones are identified and strictly enforced by the corner station teams.
Check club membership requirements for these events; different clubs have different rules.
http://nwalfaclub.com/track/welcome.php
http://www.pnwr.org/Track/
http://www.audiclubnw.motorsportreg.com/
Most clubs do their event registration/payment through motorsport.reg:
http://www.motorsportreg.com/
PM me if you want additional info.
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Thanks Jim -
Very kind -

Appreciate your knowledge and sharing good stuff -
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