Official PCD Thread

[drexplode]

PCD pulled ahead from Apr-24 to Apr-12. Individual M3! Keeping the color a secret but its one of the originals ;-)

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One-day car control class on Apr-13!

Anyone else planning to be at PCD on Apr 12 or 13?

[jdarwin]

Picking up my M2 on April 12th. See ya there!

[drexplode]

Originally Posted by jdarwin

Picking up my M2 on April 12th. See ya there!

See ya there brotha!

[wmcr4]

Picked her up Monday morning. The wait was well worth it as the PCD experience was definitely as advertised.

I LOVE the car!! Performance is amazing even under "break-in" period. My wife and I drove from Greer to Atlanta in nearly monsoon conditions so I'm really looking forward to stretching her out on the road home to Chicago in the morning!

[drexplode]

Originally Posted by jdarwin

Picking up my M2 on April 12th. See ya there!

Arrived at the Marriott!

[humbertin0]

Originally Posted by drexplode

Arrived at the Marriott!

Ahh the nostalgia! Glad you made it safely. Hope you have a blast the M-School & enjoy the drive home...the weather should be stellar.

[FrankXYD]

Had my PCD last month, here is a short video I made;

Enjoy!

[VI Rudeboy]

I am about to become an M member. PCD is set up for June 30, 2017. Anybody else going on that date?

[VI Rudeboy]

Anybody has any tidbits regarding PCD?

[mdefalco25]

Start with my very first post. A lot of info can be had from what I provided.

Originally Posted by VI Rudeboy

Anybody has any tidbits regarding PCD?

[VI Rudeboy]

M4 PCD in South Carolina tomorrow. I'm so excited

[Zayzel]

Can anyone comment in more detail on the driving portion of PCD? Do the instructors teach you how to drift or anything? I've seen videos of it, but they're mostly just videos of instructors showing off the cool tricks. Thanks

[RxVol]

Originally Posted by Zayzel

Can anyone comment in more detail on the driving portion of PCD? Do the instructors teach you how to drift or anything? I've seen videos of it, but they're mostly just videos of instructors showing off the cool tricks. Thanks

There are 3 basic driving exercises during PCD:

- braking exercise: designed to show you how ABS works, how you can steer while braking, & the importance of looking where you want the car to go. First run is to get up to about 25 mph, drive towards a curve, & slam on the brakes when instructor tells you. Do this a bit faster each time until you get up to about 50 mph before braking

- handling course: take the cars on a curvy section of the track and do laps at progressively higher speeds (up to your comfort level). Sometimes this includes a slalom section to show you how the weight on your car will transfer

- skidpad: shows off how well traction control works. An instructor rides with you as you go around the wet, polished concrete skidpad with DSC off. They'll show you how easy it is to lose control (you'll likely end up in the grass several times). Then with DSC on, you'll see how easy it is to keep the car moving without losing control.

There's also the off-road portion in the X vehicles that I believe everyone does now regardless of what car you're picking up.

Hope that helps.

[calbears]

Originally Posted by M4Vol

There are 3 basic driving exercises during PCD:

- braking exercise: designed to show you how ABS works, how you can steer while braking, & the importance of looking where you want the car to go. First run is to get up to about 25 mph, drive towards a curve, & slam on the brakes when instructor tells you. Do this a bit faster each time until you get up to about 50 mph before braking

- handling course: take the cars on a curvy section of the track and do laps at progressively higher speeds (up to your comfort level). Sometimes this includes a slalom section to show you how the weight on your car will transfer

- skidpad: shows off how well traction control works. An instructor rides with you as you go around the wet, polished concrete skidpad with DSC off. They'll show you how easy it is to lose control (you'll likely end up in the grass several times). Then with DSC on, you'll see how easy it is to keep the car moving without losing control.

There's also the off-road portion in the X vehicles that I believe everyone does now regardless of what car you're picking up.

Hope that helps.

The handling course is the same as you'll experience in the car control course or M school. Slalom is part of that course.

The skidpad, depending on your ability, could be used for a little drifting. They won't teach you how to drift because of the limited time on that section.

Can confirm that you'll get the X5 on the off-road course, regardless of what car you'll be picking up.

Also, you'll get a tour of the X3/X4 factory (they started this back up for customers picking up cars back in March)

[mqfx]

Anyone else scheduled for PCD on 9/21? My car hit the SC VPC this morning.

[R N M]

My PCD is scheduled for 12/6.
Very excited!

[Moota]

I'm tentatively scheduled for PCD on 3/15. It's been a while since anyone posted up about their recent Performance Center Deliveries and experience.

I was thinking of heading up to Asheville and into the Smokies to hit some fun roads and the Tail of the Dragon.

Any recommendations are appreciated!

[einscot]

Originally Posted by Moota

I'm tentatively scheduled for PCD on 3/15. It's been a while since anyone posted up about their recent Performance Center Deliveries and experience.

I was thinking of heading up to Asheville and into the Smokies to hit some fun roads and the Tail of the Dragon.

Any recommendations are appreciated!

go to the wedge brewery foundation in asheville. donnie isley and laura hayes (two instructors at the performance center) have repeatedly been spotted there. might ask them to join you after the day for a drink!

[drexplode]

Originally Posted by Moota

I'm tentatively scheduled for PCD on 3/15. It's been a while since anyone posted up about their recent Performance Center Deliveries and experience.

I was thinking of heading up to Asheville and into the Smokies to hit some fun roads and the Tail of the Dragon.

Any recommendations are appreciated!

I'm planned for delivery that day as well! Ill be picking up a X3 M40i in PB. Hope to see you there.

[Moota]

Originally Posted by drexplode

I'm planned for delivery that day as well! Ill be picking up a X3 M40i in PB. Hope to see you there.

Definitely! That day can’t come fast enough

[montpier]

Well, I'm scheduled for 3/16 PCD so if I hear any horror stories about the drivers from the day before I'll let you know...

[Moota]

Originally Posted by montpier

Well, I'm scheduled for 3/16 PCD so if I hear any horror stories about the drivers from the day before I'll let you know...

Ha! Hopefully none of us put a car in the wall...what are your plans?

Just another month of waiting to go...