Performance center in the winter

12'M3Freak · 10-18-2011, 10:14 PM

Anyone pick up there M3 at the Performance Center in the winter (Nov-Jan)? I know it can snow there sometimes and gets kind of chilly. Just wonder if it is still a good time on the track in crappy weather?

Stronghammer · 10-19-2011, 01:49 PM

I did my PCD last month. Rained most of the day and did not slow us down one bit. Differences are no smoke during M5 hot lap. Did not need to wet down the skid pad. Because everything was wet and slippery I think I got an even better feel for how much DSC can save your ass. Plus the stomp on the brakes drill was an eye opener. Car still stopped very quickly and undercontrol despite the moisture. I live in Spartanburg and it will snow once or twice a winter but does not sit on the roads very long. I would not let it scare me off.

checkmate · 10-19-2011, 01:53 PM

I had my delivery the same day rhird had his. It sure rained a lot but if anything it was more fun. Yes-DSC sure saves our butts when its bad out there.

To answer your Q OP-I had asked the same question to the instructors and they said that delivery's are not affected except for when it snows like crazy.

SamS · 10-19-2011, 03:30 PM

I am hoping to do PCD before Xmas. When does it typically snow there? I would have guessed only Jan-Feb.

10-18-2011, 10:14 PM	#1
12'M3Freak Private First Class Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Performance center in the winter Anyone pick up there M3 at the Performance Center in the winter (Nov-Jan)? I know it can snow there sometimes and gets kind of chilly. Just wonder if it is still a good time on the track in crappy weather?
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Stronghammer Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: south carolina Posts: 509 iTrader: (0)	I did my PCD last month. Rained most of the day and did not slow us down one bit. Differences are no smoke during M5 hot lap. Did not need to wet down the skid pad. Because everything was wet and slippery I think I got an even better feel for how much DSC can save your ass. Plus the stomp on the brakes drill was an eye opener. Car still stopped very quickly and undercontrol despite the moisture. I live in Spartanburg and it will snow once or twice a winter but does not sit on the roads very long. I would not let it scare me off. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 MR July 11 ED Sept 11 PCD Mods: ESS VT1, MS test pipes, 19 BBS CH-R, Eibach pro springs, Painted reflectors, carbon fiber grills, Painted side markers with dark tinted lenses, 30% tint, Arkym rear diffuser, Innotech axle back exhaust, Performance spoiler

10-19-2011, 01:53 PM	#3
checkmate Major Drives: AW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 1,018 iTrader: (2)	I had my delivery the same day rhird had his. It sure rained a lot but if anything it was more fun. Yes-DSC sure saves our butts when its bad out there. To answer your Q OP-I had asked the same question to the instructors and they said that delivery's are not affected except for when it snows like crazy. __________________ I have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence.-Ayrton Senna

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10-19-2011, 03:30 PM	#4
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,063 iTrader: (0)	I am hoping to do PCD before Xmas. When does it typically snow there? I would have guessed only Jan-Feb.