AMG Academy: Laguna Seca
12-04-2011, 11:06 PM
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AMG Academy: Laguna Seca
Just a few pictures from my weekend - I'd highly recommend it to anyone that likes to drive fast 
12-04-2011, 11:36 PM
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wow looks fun. i always wondered, how does one get to participate in these events? do you just sign up and pay a fee? do u have to own an AMG?
12-05-2011, 12:48 AM
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a car that gets very poor gas mileage.
They offered an invitation to me after getting my CLS63 and I'm sure other owners here received one as well.
Sadly, I couldn't make it to any of the dates for Laguna Seca.
I wish they would extend that invitation into next year.
Sadly, I couldn't make it to any of the dates for Laguna Seca.
I wish they would extend that invitation into next year.
12-05-2011, 12:57 AM
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Did the pro event
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qidU...e_gdata_player
There is a 1:47.3 lap in this video, second fastest lap of the event.
But I bet I did the fastest E63 lap at 1:50.00. I did similar laps in the SL63. I do not fit in the C.
It was a blast.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qidU...e_gdata_player
There is a 1:47.3 lap in this video, second fastest lap of the event.
But I bet I did the fastest E63 lap at 1:50.00. I did similar laps in the SL63. I do not fit in the C.
It was a blast.
02-11-2012, 07:53 AM
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looks great, still waiting for my invite for buying an amg last year.....
can't wait
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02-15-2012, 03:39 PM
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Great pix...thanx for sharin'. Driving Seca is on my bucket list.
I'm doing one day here in CT in May....my 6th academy day in almost as many years.
I see Nick 'Kuni' is instructing again...what an awesome guy he is. I look forward to seeing him again.
I'm doing one day here in CT in May....my 6th academy day in almost as many years.
I see Nick 'Kuni' is instructing again...what an awesome guy he is. I look forward to seeing him again.
02-16-2012, 07:49 PM
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You don't have to wait for an invite after your AMG purchase. Just call and show proof of AMG purchase. You can get one day basic course free or $1595 credit towards "advanced" or "pro" level. And yes Nick Kunewalder is the best instructor there, IMO.
02-17-2012, 08:08 AM
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Did the pro event
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qidU...e_gdata_player
There is a 1:47.3 lap in this video, second fastest lap of the event.
But I bet I did the fastest E63 lap at 1:50.00. I did similar laps in the SL63. I do not fit in the C.
It was a blast.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qidU...e_gdata_player
There is a 1:47.3 lap in this video, second fastest lap of the event.
But I bet I did the fastest E63 lap at 1:50.00. I did similar laps in the SL63. I do not fit in the C.
It was a blast.
My question is do they require that you have previous done the one-day basic already to be able to do the 2 or 3-day courses or can you just jump right to those?
02-17-2012, 01:35 PM
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i new to the world of AMG (in the process of buying a '06 CLS55), but i have nothing against automatic slush boxes which i've owned my fair share of
don't get me wrong, i'm not saying one is inferior to the other. i'm just saying at a driving clinic it would be great if one had the option to polish up on clutching/shifting/heel-toe technics as well as other skills being taught by AMG academy.
that being said:
are you sure about walking my 3-pedal-er (e46 M3+built bottom end+precision t67 turbo ? 681rwhp 110oct+100%meth (friendly tease)
and currently building a 3-pedal widebody station wagon (b5 s4+oem rs4 body conversion+2.7L->3L stroker+built bottom+top end+1 pair of Tial R770 turbos)
shooting for 650awhp+ on 91oct+50/50meth
and freshly painted
motor is currently being built. shall we put together a friendly race once it's all back together? (another friendly tease
)
don't get me wrong, i'm not saying one is inferior to the other. i'm just saying at a driving clinic it would be great if one had the option to polish up on clutching/shifting/heel-toe technics as well as other skills being taught by AMG academy.
that being said:
are you sure about walking my 3-pedal-er (e46 M3+built bottom end+precision t67 turbo ? 681rwhp 110oct+100%meth (friendly tease)
and currently building a 3-pedal widebody station wagon (b5 s4+oem rs4 body conversion+2.7L->3L stroker+built bottom+top end+1 pair of Tial R770 turbos)
shooting for 650awhp+ on 91oct+50/50meth
and freshly painted
motor is currently being built. shall we put together a friendly race once it's all back together? (another friendly tease
)
02-17-2012, 05:08 PM
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but i'd lose the bet, i'm on e46fanatics but no longer active.
active @ M3forum but only in the OT (come and check it out...we have quite a crowd)
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/forumdisplay.php?f=29
and @s14.net
and hopefully here @ Mbworld if i can blend in well with the 2 pedal crowd
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02-17-2012, 07:48 PM
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Hey. Hey. Why do you have to be that one-in-four-million person that could smoke me with your eyes closed? Terrible.
Point taken on the 3-pedal skills, and I will be absent from the forums until I figure out how to best remove my foot from its current residence of my mouth.
Awesome cars.
Point taken on the 3-pedal skills, and I will be absent from the forums until I figure out how to best remove my foot from its current residence of my mouth.
Awesome cars.
I went online and saw that they give you the one day basic course for free with proof of purchase of an AMG or credit towards the 2 or 3-day courses.
My question is do they require that you have previous done the one-day basic already to be able to do the 2 or 3-day courses or can you just jump right to those?
My question is do they require that you have previous done the one-day basic already to be able to do the 2 or 3-day courses or can you just jump right to those?
i new to the world of AMG (in the process of buying a '06 CLS55), but i have nothing against automatic slush boxes which i've owned my fair share of
don't get me wrong, i'm not saying one is inferior to the other. i'm just saying at a driving clinic it would be great if one had the option to polish up on clutching/shifting/heel-toe technics as well as other skills being taught by AMG academy.
that being said:
are you sure about walking my 3-pedal-er (e46 M3+built bottom end+precision t67 turbo ? 681rwhp 110oct+100%meth (friendly tease)
and currently building a 3-pedal widebody station wagon (b5 s4+oem rs4 body conversion+2.7L->3L stroker+built bottom+top end+1 pair of Tial R770 turbos)
shooting for 650awhp+ on 91oct+50/50meth
and freshly painted
motor is currently being built. shall we put together a friendly race once it's all back together? (another friendly tease)
don't get me wrong, i'm not saying one is inferior to the other. i'm just saying at a driving clinic it would be great if one had the option to polish up on clutching/shifting/heel-toe technics as well as other skills being taught by AMG academy.
that being said:
are you sure about walking my 3-pedal-er (e46 M3+built bottom end+precision t67 turbo ? 681rwhp 110oct+100%meth (friendly tease)
and currently building a 3-pedal widebody station wagon (b5 s4+oem rs4 body conversion+2.7L->3L stroker+built bottom+top end+1 pair of Tial R770 turbos)
shooting for 650awhp+ on 91oct+50/50meth
and freshly painted
motor is currently being built. shall we put together a friendly race once it's all back together? (another friendly tease
)
02-17-2012, 09:26 PM
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Hey. Hey. Why do you have to be that one-in-four-million person that could smoke me with your eyes closed? Terrible.
Point taken on the 3-pedal skills, and I will be absent from the forums until I figure out how to best remove my foot from its current residence of my mouth.
Awesome cars.
Point taken on the 3-pedal skills, and I will be absent from the forums until I figure out how to best remove my foot from its current residence of my mouth.
Awesome cars.
i've seen some insanely quick w218 CLS63 with just a software flash, so i was half holding my breath when i made my challenge
03-02-2012, 05:14 PM
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I didn't even know there is a complimentary driving day until I received my notice in the mail last week. I'm signed on for Leguna Seca on 9/24. Can't wait!
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