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Old 01-31-2012, 11:02 PM
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AMg Driving Academy for those buying new AMGs

Just a reminder in case some may not know.

We each get a free entrance into the AMD Driving Academy basic driving course. It's a one day course where you get to drive several different AMG cars. Its a $1500 value so my as well take advantage of it.

Your dealer can give you the info but basically you dial 1-800-217-6916 and give them your VIN. Unfortuately, they do not have the 2012 schedule yet so we cant register.

I am hoping after the basic course I am capable of doing this with my car!

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i drive them all, fast and hard
yeah i wasj ust gonna post on this topic, i tried looking for 2012 schedule but couldnt find it

also, cant we become members in the amg lounge or something
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Can't wait to go! and russell, there's nothing wrong with finding a big open flat parking lot while its raining, preferable just started raining, and trying a few drifts. Thats how i got started.
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Originally Posted by russellm
Just a reminder in case some may not know.

We each get a free entrance into the AMD Driving Academy basic driving course. It's a one day course where you get to drive several different AMG cars. Its a $1500 value so my as well take advantage of it.

Your dealer can give you the info but basically you dial 1-800-217-6916 and give them your VIN. Unfortuately, they do not have the 2012 schedule yet so we cant register.

I am hoping after the basic course I am capable of doing this with my car!

Is this for all 2012 E63's or just those with the PP?
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Is this for all 2012 E63's or just those with the PP?
its for any AMG purchased starting a year ago.. must be redeemed within 1 year though.

Can't wait to go! and russell, there's nothing wrong with finding a big open flat parking lot while its raining, preferable just started raining, and trying a few drifts. Thats how i got started.
Reminds me when I was in my early 20's and I had a very nice camero with custom built small block 400... was doing donuts in a large parking lot and a cop came into it and wanted to arrest me
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FF. W212 E63 M156 non-pano 18" P2 ParkT NightV (gone but will be missed).
Better take advantage of it. It seems a lot of dealers don't know about it themselves.
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[quote=russellm;5033333]its for any AMG purchased starting a year ago.. must be redeemed within 1 year though.

That's great. I'll definitely make my way up to Laguna Seca within the next 12 months. My car is due at the port in LA on 2/14, then a couple of days later it should arrive at the dealer in Carlsbad.
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Originally Posted by vdubpower
yeah i wasj ust gonna post on this topic, i tried looking for 2012 schedule but couldnt find it

also, cant we become members in the amg lounge or something
According to the AMG PL site, the 2012 schedule will be up mid Feb. I was going to take my class at Lime Rock in CT but if enough of you West Coast guys from this forum are going to Laguna maybe we can coordinate our dates and I will fly out. I generally try to spend a week a year out in LA anyhow for work.

Oh, on the AMG PL here it is:

http://www.mercedes-amg.com/privatelounge/

You need your VIN # and purchase info to register. The inside AMG info and postings are pretty cool but the forums are actually not as active as here.
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Originally Posted by russellm
Just a reminder in case some may not know.

We each get a free entrance into the AMD Driving Academy basic driving course. It's a one day course where you get to drive several different AMG cars. Its a $1500 value so my as well take advantage of it.

Your dealer can give you the info but basically you dial 1-800-217-6916 and give them your VIN. Unfortuately, they do not have the 2012 schedule yet so we cant register.

I am hoping after the basic course I am capable of doing this with my car!

If you can drive that well after a one day course, you're good. Looks like a lot of fun and little hard on the tires too.
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Better take advantage of it. It seems a lot of dealers don't know about it themselves.
That is true. mine did not know
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yeah!! been waiting since August of last year, (when I got my 63) for the info to trikle down to us........not sure which track I'd go to.........or if I can even pick which one I like......
the closer the better......
wonder what this years incentive is.........
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I Got this Email from my Dealer

Originally Posted by pgordon888
According to the AMG PL site, the 2012 schedule will be up mid Feb. I was going to take my class at Lime Rock in CT but if enough of you West Coast guys from this forum are going to Laguna maybe we can coordinate our dates and I will fly out. I generally try to spend a week a year out in LA anyhow for work.

Oh, on the AMG PL here it is:

http://www.mercedes-amg.com/privatelounge/

You need your VIN # and purchase info to register. The inside AMG info and postings are pretty cool but the forums are actually not as active as here.
"The AMG Academy free event I just found out was for only November and December. I looked back at the January and February programs and they did not have that option then."

I purchased my car on 2/25/12 so I may be SOL. Tomorrow I will call the phone # Russellm provided and see what they say.
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"The AMG Academy free event I just found out was for only November and December. I looked back at the January and February programs and they did not have that option then."

I purchased my car on 2/25/12 so I may be SOL. Tomorrow I will call the phone # Russellm provided and see what they say.
I do not believe your dealer gave you correct information.

The program started a year ago I believe and its for anyone who purchases an AMG vehicle. There was not documented "end date" I purchesed my car in Jan 1st.

I am just waiting for them to update the site.
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Limerock!!! In May!!!! whoo hooo!!
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Originally Posted by russellm
I do not believe your dealer gave you correct information.

The program started a year ago I believe and its for anyone who purchases an AMG vehicle. There was not documented "end date" I purchesed my car in Jan 1st.

I am just waiting for them to update the site.
Once again you know more than my dealer. I called the # you provided and booked AutoClub Speedway in Fontana on 10/23. My first choice was Laguna Seca but they were full. Thanks Russ.
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Is this free to those that leased as well?
BMW offered that when I had my previous M6.
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Is this free to those that leased as well?
BMW offered that when I had my previous M6.
Per description, I believe it's also free to those leasing a new AMG vehicle.
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Pgordon, I stopped by VAC for them to look at my car... I want to hear your exhaust!!!

Hyp what day did you book for limerock? I'm going to shoot for the 17th if they have spots available.
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Pgordon, I stopped by VAC for them to look at my car... I want to hear your exhaust!!!

Hyp what day did you book for limerock? I'm going to shoot for the 17th if they have spots available.
It sounds awesome. I assume you have seen the youtube clip I posted or some of the other 5.5TT res delete video posts on this forum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N927t...ature=youtu.be


I am booked for Lime Rock on Monday May 14 along with my dealer. You and hyp should consider going that day. The weekend slots were full when I checked so I thought Monday was easiest with the work schedule.
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I think it'll be the 15 16 or 17th......if they haven't booked up yet
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Originally Posted by pgordon888
It sounds awesome. I assume you have seen the youtube clip I posted or some of the other 5.5TT res delete video posts on this forum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N927t...ature=youtu.be


I am booked for Lime Rock on Monday May 14 along with my dealer. You and hyp should consider going that day. The weekend slots were full when I checked so I thought Monday was easiest with the work schedule.
Actually I saw pics of your car on the BMW forum, Mike at VAC updates the thread pretty frequently and your car popped up. I dropped by after seeing pictures of the Cl600 and your CLS. Sounds great though!!! I will see if I can book for the 14th.

Hyp 14th? Congrats on the new car BTW.

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