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Old 01-04-2014, 06:11 PM   #1
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Nice a 914 I've always loved loved loved those.. I think BMW does a performance driving school in the upstate with their Greer factory may look into that
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Old 01-05-2014, 10:53 AM   #2
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Nice a 914 I've always loved loved loved those.. I think BMW does a performance driving school in the upstate with their Greer factory may look into that
Hey Jake, I would extremely recommend the 2-day BMW Performance Driving School. I am in a similar situation- I'm 18 and a '00 Boxster S is my second car, had it for a year now. For my birthday gift last year, my father and I did the driving school in Greer, and I learned so much, it's definitely worth it.

Of course you learn how to drive faster on a track, but they also teach you a lot of car control techniques that will keep you safe on the road, especially if your Boxster, like mine, doesn't have traction control.

You should also look into Autocrosses- I'm lucky that there happens to be a club here in Asheville that stages autocrosses, though unfortunately not very often. I've been to two so far, and while certainly a good experience for little cost, if you are lucky you will get 4 minutes total of seat time. I'm looking for track day options near here as well- I've heard the Porsche and BMW Clubs around here stage some track days at VIR, but it looks like they are repaving, and won't be open till around March sometime.
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Hey Jake, I would extremely recommend the 2-day BMW Performance Driving School. I am in a similar situation- I'm 18 and a '00 Boxster S is my second car, had it for a year now. For my birthday gift last year, my father and I did the driving school in Greer, and I learned so much, it's definitely worth it.
Thanks I'd suggest the blue ridge booster summit to you, me and my father are looking to join this year and hope to see other young boxster owners there... P.s. I envy your s

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Thanks I'd suggest the blue ridge booster summit to you, me and my father are looking to join this year and hope to see other young booster owners there... P.s. I envy your s
Thanks a lot- the Boxster Summit looks pretty cool, If I can, I will definitely join in.
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