BMW Ultimate Driving Experience autocross

Dougeefresh · 08-01-2014, 09:38 PM

Went to this event today in a Chicago suburb.

A huge trailer probably to transport the expensive models.

There were A LOT of cars (from BMW, right side of the photo showing a small portion) at least 30-40 of 2 and 5 series for the event. Behind the trailer is a pit stop for changing tires and such.

There were about 10-12 different models to test drive on the street including i3, Z4, GT, 3, 5, 6, 7 series and SUVs. I was most surprised by i3. I had mixed feelings about the interior but overall I like the car a lot. Surprisingly good pick up and handing. If the price is right I may consider one. All the rest of them weren't that exciting including Z4 335is which was the biggest disappointment, sluggish, felt heavy and loose.

In front of the pavilion, there were 4 cars you couldn't drive unfortunately for display. X4, M4, 4-series(I think), and i3

Inside the pavilion were sitting areas, food, beverage, promo TV screens and i8. Very hard to get in and out of the car and the door is not as easy to open/close. Very cool looking car, however.

Actual track and the 2 series we auto-crossed with.

And by far the coolest moment of the event! NEVER seen a such port-a-potty!

There also was a cool education/intro center where it had a dome roof for 360 movie viewing (like in a planetarium) that showcased Harman Kardon audio with animation.

Overall, had a nice break for a couple of hours.

They are going to different cities so check if you can register for one.

http://ude.bmwusa.com/

D@AP · 08-01-2014, 09:40 PM

Wow that looks awesome. Looks like they put alot of time into setting this event up

kscarrol · 08-01-2014, 10:39 PM

Hmmm... Almost as many pictures of the porta-potty as the cars!

STooK · 08-02-2014, 12:44 AM

Did this a few weeks ago in nj. I wish they let you drive around the track more but it was one of the coolest driving events I've attended.

I'm thinking about signing up for the driving clinic that's $650 and drive the new m3 and learn a little about car control. Anyone tried this already and is it worth it?

MRV99 · 08-02-2014, 09:44 AM

DAMN VACATION!!!! hehe. I sighed up for this event and then realized 1 hour later I was going to be out of town. I was bummed. I bet it was awesome. I have been to other BMW events at the Autobahn and it was fun

quicktwinturbo · 08-02-2014, 09:55 AM

Classy.. Where was this? schaumburg?

Dougeefresh · 08-02-2014, 10:12 AM

Arlington race track. There were 2 M3s running in the other track (paid one) and that seemed quite fun. Maybe next time I will try that as well.
The Porta potty was THAT impressive.

V1.47fan · 08-02-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

Hmmm... Almost as many pictures of the porta-potty as the cars!

The ultimate porta-potty,nice. I usual see those cheap ones at the events I go to. Hahaha

V1.47fan · 08-02-2014, 10:31 AM

How come the I8 doesnt have the ugly F80/82 hood cut that we were told were mandated for pedestrian safety?

Dougeefresh · 08-02-2014, 10:21 PM

Was told it was a pre-production model so anything can change.

VMcV3y · 08-03-2014, 05:36 PM

Sounds like fun.

As a little "dig" at BMW: wonder why there is not an "///M" sticker on the side of the porta-trailer?

LOL

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08-01-2014, 09:38 PM	#1
Dougeefresh Second Lieutenant 76 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 JB Join Date: May 2013 Location: Earth iTrader: (1)	BMW Ultimate Driving Experience autocross Went to this event today in a Chicago suburb. A huge trailer probably to transport the expensive models. There were A LOT of cars (from BMW, right side of the photo showing a small portion) at least 30-40 of 2 and 5 series for the event. Behind the trailer is a pit stop for changing tires and such. There were about 10-12 different models to test drive on the street including i3, Z4, GT, 3, 5, 6, 7 series and SUVs. I was most surprised by i3. I had mixed feelings about the interior but overall I like the car a lot. Surprisingly good pick up and handing. If the price is right I may consider one. All the rest of them weren't that exciting including Z4 335is which was the biggest disappointment, sluggish, felt heavy and loose. In front of the pavilion, there were 4 cars you couldn't drive unfortunately for display. X4, M4, 4-series(I think), and i3 Inside the pavilion were sitting areas, food, beverage, promo TV screens and i8. Very hard to get in and out of the car and the door is not as easy to open/close. Very cool looking car, however. Actual track and the 2 series we auto-crossed with. And by far the coolest moment of the event! NEVER seen a such port-a-potty! There also was a cool education/intro center where it had a dome roof for 360 movie viewing (like in a planetarium) that showcased Harman Kardon audio with animation. Overall, had a nice break for a couple of hours. They are going to different cities so check if you can register for one. http://ude.bmwusa.com/
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8908 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Hmmm... Almost as many pictures of the porta-potty as the cars! __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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STooK Lieutenant Colonel 726 Rep 1,974 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	Did this a few weeks ago in nj. I wish they let you drive around the track more but it was one of the coolest driving events I've attended. I'm thinking about signing up for the driving clinic that's $650 and drive the new m3 and learn a little about car control. Anyone tried this already and is it worth it?
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MRV99 Major 254 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP / 2017 RRS SC Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Naperville iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	DAMN VACATION!!!! hehe. I sighed up for this event and then realized 1 hour later I was going to be out of town. I was bummed. I bet it was awesome. I have been to other BMW events at the Autobahn and it was fun __________________ 17 M3 ZCP -- 2017 Range Rover Sport SC --RIP-- 12 X5 50i Sport -- 11 M3 DCT -- 2011 X5 50i(Lemon) -- 2008 550 Msport -- 2007 x5 4.8 sport -- 2004 545 sport -- 2002 x5 4.4 sport -- 2001 540i Msport 2000 SL500 -- 1997 SL500
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quicktwinturbo Lieutenant 33 Rep 547 Posts Drives: Limited Ed Toyota Camry Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL, AL, ATL, SC iTrader: (2)	Classy.. Where was this? schaumburg?
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Dougeefresh Second Lieutenant 76 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 JB Join Date: May 2013 Location: Earth iTrader: (1)	Arlington race track. There were 2 M3s running in the other track (paid one) and that seemed quite fun. Maybe next time I will try that as well. The Porta potty was THAT impressive.
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V1.47fan Banned 1979 Rep 1,847 Posts Drives: TheArtist formerly known as M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NATIONWIDE iTrader: (0)	How come the I8 doesnt have the ugly F80/82 hood cut that we were told were mandated for pedestrian safety?
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Dougeefresh Second Lieutenant 76 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 JB Join Date: May 2013 Location: Earth iTrader: (1)	Was told it was a pre-production model so anything can change.
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