AMG Performance Tour, VIDEO UPDATE POST#49, 38 & 40........
10-31-17, 06:48 AM
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yup, pretty similar to when i got the M and they offered free M school, part of their promotion of the performance driving. i think it works out pretty good!
looks like you had a blast, hope you were able to learn more about the limits of these machines!!
so it's a one day event?
looks like you had a blast, hope you were able to learn more about the limits of these machines!!
so it's a one day event?
, but did not really get to learn the limits of the AMGs, particularly the GTR, driving them myself.The instructors tell us to learn to control the steering wheel smoothly, brake and accelerate at the right time, trail braking, etc, before really pushing the cars on the track.
I did feel what it is like when it is push to its limit (or close to) when all of us got a ride in the GTR driven by 2 instructors who are race car drivers at the end of the day, & that was a blast !!
BTW, I think you can get yourself invited to this free AMG tour also if interested, it is the dealership who picks who to invite among their customers, I don't think there is a strict requirement to be an AMG owner. Since you already have a GLS, if you express interest in an AMG model, maybe U can get yourself an invitation
Last edited by Gojirra99; 10-31-17 at 06:18 PM.
10-31-17, 06:56 AM
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Last edited by Gojirra99; 11-04-17 at 03:14 AM.
10-31-17, 07:59 AM
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"Always on the gas or brakes, never coasting. You're coasting, you're losing time."
That was all he said lol I guess at least it was free.
10-31-17, 12:51 PM
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When I was autocrossing the Panamera GTS, the instructor looked like he was upset about something, and didn't say a word. So asked him, any tips?
"Always on the gas or brakes, never coasting. You're coasting, you're losing time."
That was all he said lol I guess at least it was free.
"Always on the gas or brakes, never coasting. You're coasting, you're losing time."
That was all he said lol I guess at least it was free.
They only have instructors when we got on the racetrack, when they give you advice.
We also had the chance to drive alone on the track with a few of the AMG's later.
Last edited by Gojirra99; 10-31-17 at 07:01 PM.
10-31-17, 09:09 PM
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It is a one day event and I had a great time, but did not really get to learn the limits of the AMGs, particularly the GTR, driving them myself.
The instructors tell us to learn to control the steering wheel smoothly, brake and accelerate at the right time, trail braking, etc, before really pushing the cars on the track.
I did feel what it is like when it is push to its limit (or close to) when all of us got a ride in the GTR driven by 2 instructors who are race car drivers at the end of the day, & that was a blast !!
BTW, I think you can get yourself invited to this free AMG tour also if interested, it is the dealership who picks who to invite among their customers, I don't think there is a strict requirement to be an AMG owner. Since you already have a GLS, if you express interest in an AMG model, maybe U can get yourself an invitation
, but did not really get to learn the limits of the AMGs, particularly the GTR, driving them myself.The instructors tell us to learn to control the steering wheel smoothly, brake and accelerate at the right time, trail braking, etc, before really pushing the cars on the track.
I did feel what it is like when it is push to its limit (or close to) when all of us got a ride in the GTR driven by 2 instructors who are race car drivers at the end of the day, & that was a blast !!
BTW, I think you can get yourself invited to this free AMG tour also if interested, it is the dealership who picks who to invite among their customers, I don't think there is a strict requirement to be an AMG owner. Since you already have a GLS, if you express interest in an AMG model, maybe U can get yourself an invitation
11-01-17, 08:18 AM
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Not 2 convenient to use the big camera during the driving events, so I only took cell phone pics, and not too many of them, some of them already posted.
The AMG organizers' photographer did took pics and sent them to us afterwards. Those with the thumbnails are some of the images they sent, not mine, which I just updated in post#1 and 2.
The AMG organizers' photographer did took pics and sent them to us afterwards. Those with the thumbnails are some of the images they sent, not mine, which I just updated in post#1 and 2.
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11-01-17, 08:22 AM
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11-01-17, 01:57 PM
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Looks like a phenomenal time! Thanks so much for sharing.
I did something similar on a smaller scale with Porsche at Lime Rock Park a month ago. It was a blast. Having instructors there brings it to the next level.
Great perk on top of enjoying your AMG!
I did something similar on a smaller scale with Porsche at Lime Rock Park a month ago. It was a blast. Having instructors there brings it to the next level.
Great perk on top of enjoying your AMG!
11-01-17, 06:34 PM
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I searched "Porsche driving lime rock 2017", & look what I found !!
http://www.macanforum.com/forum/#/topics/148497?page=1
Great write up Larry
I so want to drive those Porsche Caymans and 911s on the track too !! And I'd love to drive the new Panamera, which I like a lot better than the previous gen. Events like this makes me want to consider a Porsche again next
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11-02-17, 07:43 AM
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And having driven the E63S, less dangerous and can seat 4 comfortably, it is not only fast but agile, I think that’s your perfect replacement for the GS !!
11-02-17, 09:05 PM
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Based on what I saw you post in the sales thread, you are already thinking pretty dangerously despite the $30k discount.
And having driven the E63S, less dangerous and can seat 4 comfortably, it is not only fast but agile, I think that’s your perfect replacement for the GS !!
And having driven the E63S, less dangerous and can seat 4 comfortably, it is not only fast but agile, I think that’s your perfect replacement for the GS !!
we will see. if my work continues to keep me this busy maybe i don't even get to think much!
haha yes i sold my nsx in pretty "stealth" mode, let's just say i didn't even get the chance to advertise!
11-03-17, 03:12 AM
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You are welcome Larry
I searched "Porsche driving lime rock 2017", & look what I found !!
http://www.macanforum.com/forum/even...lime-rock.html
Great write up Larry I so want to drive those Porsche Caymans and 911s on the track too !! And I'd love to drive the new Panamera, which I like a lot better than the previous gen. Events like this makes me want to consider a Porsche again next
I searched "Porsche driving lime rock 2017", & look what I found !!
http://www.macanforum.com/forum/even...lime-rock.html
Great write up Larry
I so want to drive those Porsche Caymans and 911s on the track too !! And I'd love to drive the new Panamera, which I like a lot better than the previous gen. Events like this makes me want to consider a Porsche again next Maybe after a AMG Performance tour, you could hit up PEC (Porsche Experience Center) for a visit and flog a Panny Turbo for a day 
