M Power Tour

BeamerDreamer · 06-02-2009, 08:59 PM

I left work promptly at 5PM today and as I pulled out I saw a car carrier loaded with BMW M3s. I knew instantly that it was for the M Power Tour that I will be attending tomorrow afternoon. I followed the car carrier over to the Blackhawk Auto Museum where they were setting up and took a few pictures.

They had just pulled out the X5M and X6M and I noticed an M1 in the covered car carrier.

Please excuse the poor quality of the photos. All I had was my iPhone.

DonMajikJuan · 06-03-2009, 12:33 PM

nice, thanks for the pics...do you have a listing of where the M Power Tour travels to?

Thanks

Heinzftw · 06-03-2009, 01:33 PM

I didn't get the invite!! WTF

03BeastCharmer · 06-03-2009, 03:42 PM

Tell us how it goes. I'm doing the Tour when it comes to Houston next weekend

I can't wait!!

SunnyD · 06-03-2009, 04:26 PM

I'm doing this in LA on Sunday. Never driven an e92 m3 so I hope it's as good as everyone says!

AwesomeM3 · 06-04-2009, 08:40 AM

I need an invite!!!!!!

phattbam · 06-04-2009, 11:46 AM

I didnt get the invite but I was able to do the walk up registration. As my brother did receive an invitation through the local CCA chapter and as an interested buyer of the M3.. Here are my pics of the X5M. These were taken on my iPhone. I have more on my other phone but I dont have the card reader with me.. I"ll try to get them up tonight.

bubbletea 4 me · 06-04-2009, 12:34 PM

sorry a bit OT but to me the x5/6 M fronts are so tacky and feel like cheap aftermarket front end.. and the rears are so plain..(well, x5 is.. the x6 has an ugly ass to begin wth).

but i still wanna go to a M-tour if it comes to town

kyleb350 · 06-04-2009, 01:10 PM

Where does one find more info on the M Power Tour?

phattbam · 06-05-2009, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyleb350

Where does one find more info on the M Power Tour?

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...powertour.aspx

ptack · 06-05-2009, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phattbam

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...powertour.aspx

That's like no information at all. Where is a schedule?

mkoesel · 06-05-2009, 06:03 AM

Someone needs to get a picture of a Le Mans M3 (or any Le Mans car, like an E39 M5) next to that Monte Carlo X5 M. I'd love to see just how much lighter the Monte Carlo is in sunlight.

AwesomeM3 · 06-05-2009, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

That's like no information at all. Where is a schedule?

AFAIK, there isn't any schedule posted anywhere public. Try calling 866-900-4BMW for more info.

phattbam · 06-05-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

That's like no information at all. Where is a schedule?

sorry but it's invitation only. and that's the only information they posted. Although they encourage invites only they do accept walk up registrations.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeM3

AFAIK, there isn't any schedule posted anywhere public. Try calling 866-900-4BMW for more info.

pretty much.

aarong_m3 · 06-05-2009, 11:32 AM

I got invited this. Went to this one yesterday at the Blackhawk Museam parking lot....3:30pm reservation. They also gave me a M water bottle. They let you drive it alone for 25mins on a mapped course. They also said if you crash it, you just bought yourself an M3. They also said to leave the DSC on but to play with the DCT, power button and suspension button. Lots of fun. I'll post up some pictures when i have time.

phattbam · 06-05-2009, 11:38 AM

cool i didnt get a water bottle.

but the drive was fun.

aarong_m3 · 06-05-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phattbam

cool i didnt get a water bottle.

but the drive was fun.

They were supposed to give you one when you went to the registration booth. I guess the girl forgot. Did you at least get the DCT pin?

phattbam · 06-05-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aarong_m3

They were supposed to give you one when you went to the registration booth. I guess the girl forgot. Did you at least get the DCT pin?

That I did pick up myself. it was a fun event. and it's been a while since BMW held an event like this.

apexstrafer · 06-05-2009, 04:29 PM

I'm signed up for tomorrow morning in Newport Beach. So is it basically just a half hour solo test drive? And are they all DCT? I hope not...

phattbam · 06-05-2009, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apexstrafer

I'm signed up for tomorrow morning in Newport Beach. So is it basically just a half hour solo test drive? And are they all DCT? I hope not...

well it's not really 30mins. it's a preassigned route. it depends how fast you want to go through it. I took 10mins for the one in Blackhawk on Wednesday. And from what I recall they were all DCT's but in different bodies, coupe, vert, and sedans

SunnyD · 06-08-2009, 01:52 AM

I participated in the tour this afternoon and I must say that I had an absolute blast driving the e92 M3! It is significantly faster than my M coupe and what's really noticeable is the amount of torque available in the lower revs.

I'm also a huge fan of the DCT tranny and was amazed at how fast the shifts are in S5. If I end up getting an e92 m3 after my m coupe, I'd definitely check that option box

ccobka · 06-08-2009, 12:35 PM

Do they let you test drive X5 and X6M?

06-02-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
BeamerDreamer Village Idiot Drives: 2008 Mini Cooper S Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 111 iTrader: (0)	M Power Tour I left work promptly at 5PM today and as I pulled out I saw a car carrier loaded with BMW M3s. I knew instantly that it was for the M Power Tour that I will be attending tomorrow afternoon. I followed the car carrier over to the Blackhawk Auto Museum where they were setting up and took a few pictures. They had just pulled out the X5M and X6M and I noticed an M1 in the covered car carrier. Please excuse the poor quality of the photos. All I had was my iPhone.
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06-03-2009, 03:42 PM	#4
03BeastCharmer Major Drives: 03 M5, '13, 88 & 97 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 1,313 iTrader: (2)	Tell us how it goes. I'm doing the Tour when it comes to Houston next weekend I can't wait!! __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery 9/4 Wife's: E39 M5, E36 M3, E30 M3 Gone: E86 M Coupe

06-03-2009, 04:26 PM	#5
SunnyD Lieutenant Drives: 09 135 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Playa Vista, CA Posts: 422 iTrader: (0)	I'm doing this in LA on Sunday. Never driven an e92 m3 so I hope it's as good as everyone says! __________________ 2009 AW/Blk 135 6MT - [JB4] [BMS DCI] 339whp 363wtq 2006 ///M5 - Gone 2007 ///M Coupe - Gone

06-04-2009, 08:40 AM	#6
AwesomeM3 Major Drives: E92 M3, E70 X5, 1967 Corvette Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,440 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [5.00] 2009 X5 48i M Sport [5.00] (SOLD) 2001 M3 [0.00]	I need an invite!!!!!! __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Coupe 6MT \| 2009 E70 X5 xDrive 48i M Sport \| 1967 Corvette Coupe 2001 E46 M3 - Sold \| 1997 E36 M3 - Sold \| BMW CCA member

06-05-2009, 06:03 AM	#12
mkoesel Moderator Drives: IB/PS M-DCT E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 11,722 iTrader: (1)	Someone needs to get a picture of a Le Mans M3 (or any Le Mans car, like an E39 M5) next to that Monte Carlo X5 M. I'd love to see just how much lighter the Monte Carlo is in sunlight. __________________ 2008 Interlagos Blue E93 M3 - M-DCT 2011 Salsa Red Jetta TDI Sportwagen - DSG

06-04-2009, 11:46 AM	#7
phattbam SF Krew Drives: //M Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SonicMS Posts: 5,565 iTrader: (21)	I didnt get the invite but I was able to do the walk up registration. As my brother did receive an invitation through the local CCA chapter and as an interested buyer of the M3.. Here are my pics of the X5M. These were taken on my iPhone. I have more on my other phone but I dont have the card reader with me.. I"ll try to get them up tonight.

06-04-2009, 12:34 PM	#8
bubbletea 4 me Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Finally here Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 1,905 iTrader: (5)	sorry a bit OT but to me the x5/6 M fronts are so tacky and feel like cheap aftermarket front end.. and the rears are so plain..(well, x5 is.. the x6 has an ugly ass to begin wth). but i still wanna go to a M-tour if it comes to town

06-04-2009, 01:10 PM	#9
kyleb350 Brigadier General Drives: '13 ST Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LoMbard, IL Posts: 3,911 iTrader: (6)	Where does one find more info on the M Power Tour?

06-05-2009, 11:32 AM	#15
aarong_m3 First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 BMW M5 / 1974 BMW 2002 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Union City, CA - Norcal Posts: 338 iTrader: (3)	I got invited this. Went to this one yesterday at the Blackhawk Museam parking lot....3:30pm reservation. They also gave me a M water bottle. They let you drive it alone for 25mins on a mapped course. They also said if you crash it, you just bought yourself an M3. They also said to leave the DSC on but to play with the DCT, power button and suspension button. Lots of fun. I'll post up some pictures when i have time. __________________ 2006 BMW M5 7spd SMG/SIlverstone : 2008 BMW 135i SGM/JB2/BMS(SOLD 1/2010) : 1974 BMW 2oo2(5spd w/ 3.91LSD) : 2002 BMW M3(AW/6spd) Sold 8/07 : 2002 BMW 325i(SGM) Sold 12/07 : 1993 BMW 325i Sold 8/04

06-05-2009, 11:38 AM	#16
phattbam SF Krew Drives: //M Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SonicMS Posts: 5,565 iTrader: (21)	cool i didnt get a water bottle. but the drive was fun.

06-05-2009, 04:29 PM	#19
apexstrafer First Lieutenant Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 385 iTrader: (0)	I'm signed up for tomorrow morning in Newport Beach. So is it basically just a half hour solo test drive? And are they all DCT? I hope not... __________________

06-08-2009, 01:52 AM	#21
SunnyD Lieutenant Drives: 09 135 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Playa Vista, CA Posts: 422 iTrader: (0)	I participated in the tour this afternoon and I must say that I had an absolute blast driving the e92 M3! It is significantly faster than my M coupe and what's really noticeable is the amount of torque available in the lower revs. I'm also a huge fan of the DCT tranny and was amazed at how fast the shifts are in S5. If I end up getting an e92 m3 after my m coupe, I'd definitely check that option box __________________ 2009 AW/Blk 135 6MT - [JB4] [BMS DCI] 339whp 363wtq 2006 ///M5 - Gone 2007 ///M Coupe - Gone

06-08-2009, 12:35 PM	#22
ccobka Private First Class Drives: 2013 X3 3.5 AW Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New York Posts: 169 iTrader: (2)	Do they let you test drive X5 and X6M?

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