Alright guys, how about a different kind of meet? There is a track day on Monday, Oct. 12 (Thanksgiving Monday). It is open to both first-time track drivers, as well as those with some track experience. It is an all day event, and believe me, you will be tired at the end of the day. Bring your M5 to the track and see how she really handles. (This is a road course, not the drag strip).
For those who have never taken a high-performance driving course, I cannot stress how useful the sessions are in terms of learning car control and even things like the proper driving position and correct setup of your mirrors. IMO, everyone needs to take at least one of these courses to improve their driving skills.
Cost: $245+GST for the first timers, which includes classroom sessions. $235+GST for those with some track experience.
Great idea! I too have been wanting to do a different style of meet, whether a track day or a dyno day or even an extended cruise. No need for photos etc unless you really want to but lets get out there and drive and hang out! Unfortunately I work weekdays, yes even holidays, so I won't be making it out for this event.
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2003 BMW E39 ///M5 'Sabine' (Daily Driver) - Titanium Silver, Extended Black Leather, Aluminum Trim
Mods
Straight pipe exhaust (Thanks Timmay77 for the Custom Exhaust Tips), Dinan front strut brace, Dinan rear 17mm sway bar, TC Designs rear sway bar brackets, Hardwired V1, E60 SSK with UUC DSSR, Illuminated ZHP Knob, Eurosport rear carbon fiber diffuser, Carbon fiber roundels, Carbon fiber front kidney grille, Carbon fiber decklid spoiler, Gloss black M5 decklid badge, Mtech 3watt Angel Eye LED's, Opened brake cooling ducts, Brake duct beauty rings (Thanks Timmay77 for Machining these), Ultimate cup holders, Altec Flip-down motorized front plate mount
Future Mods
SS Headers, ESS S/C Kit, Slotted Rotors, Carbon fiber wrapped interior trim, Royal Purple Differential and Transmission Fluid, 3.45 Rear differential, Exotics Tuning foglight covers, Bluetooth retrofit, StealthOne, CNS Racing Clutch, 6000k fog bulbs, Silverstar turn signal bulbs, Ceramic tint (35-40%), Paint or Vinyl wrap the roof black, Powder coat stock wheels gloss black, Hella Euro clear corner headlights, OEM BMW MP3 6 Disc changer, Dinan Rear Strut Brace, Bilstein PSS9 or Dinan Stage 3 Suspension, Personalized License Plate, Conforti Software
I went to this track day it was FANTASTIC!
Everyone should do this to see how great our cars really are. They are a bit heavy for mission as it is a small track and really hard on the brakes. Took my son and his 330ci with me and he was grinning ear to ear all day long. Great instructors, great weather, who cares about turkey.
I went to this track day it was FANTASTIC!
Everyone should do this to see how great our cars really are. They are a bit heavy for mission as it is a small track and really hard on the brakes. Took my son and his 330ci with me and he was grinning ear to ear all day long. Great instructors, great weather, who cares about turkey.
Ah, so that was your M5 there? Never got a chance to say hi. I brought my black NSX, since it is a bit better track car.
I agree, anyone who enjoys driving needs to take there car to the track. Not only is it loads of fun, but you learn a heck of a lot in terms of proper driving.
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Charles
Carbon Black/Champagne Individual interior '03 M5 - Tubi exhaust, SS headers, CNS Racing clutch, Fikse FM/5 18" wheels, Bluetooth retrofit.
'09 Honda Fit "dogmobile"/daily driver
'04 supercharged Acura NSX, 385RWHP
When is there next one? Ill bring the M5 out if shes running good!
Charles, If you bring your NSX I have a friend who will come. His dream car is an Comptech Supercharged NSX! I havent been to Mission in awhile, I wanted to run the M down the drag strip but everytime street legals were on, something always came up.
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2000 Alpine White M5
Performance: Custom CAI, Tubi Exhaust, Open Brake Ducts, UUC Evo3 + DSSR
Exterior: Euro Mirrors, Black kidney grilles, MY01+ Updated, Mtec 3W AE, Altec retractable license plate
Interior: 16:9 Nav, MK3 Navigation, MY01+ dash, Silverstone Leather
Wheels: Volk CE28N Time attacks 19x10.5 275/30/19, 19x8.5 245/35/19 Pilot Sport PS2
Ah, so that was your M5 there? Never got a chance to say hi. I brought my black NSX, since it is a bit better track car.
I agree, anyone who enjoys driving needs to take there car to the track. Not only is it loads of fun, but you learn a heck of a lot in terms of proper driving.
I agree the M5 is not well suited for Mission but it sure was fun to thunder down the straight and try and get corner one right. This was the first time with a car this big as my previus times were with an E46 M3. Going to add a few mods over winter months so I will feel comfortable pushing it a little harder next year. Maybe keep up with the Carrera GT
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