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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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Man O Man do I ever love driving the G

I had to run into TO yesterday for a couple of hours to help a buddy out. The drive in was fairly light. Loved the ride. Having the G means not having to sit behind someone in the left lane who is going 110. So may options on passing. It's almost like line of sight driving. Look where you want to be, and damit, you're there. What a fantastic car.
Traffic on the way back was heavier, but still a pleasure. The ride to TO used to be such a drag. Now I don't even bat an eye.
Saw lots of G's in TO, but no stickers on anyone but me.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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Sounds great Sam....
Why don't you sign up for a Driver Ed. session ay Mossport with me & see what the G will really do.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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Good one Sam....I'm getting antsy to get the M out too.
Come on Spring!....

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Sounds great Sam....
Why don't you sign up for a Driver Ed. session ay Mossport with me & see what the G will really do.
April registration is open.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Sounds great Sam....
Why don't you sign up for a Driver Ed. session ay Mossport with me & see what the G will really do.
Tempted. When are you going and whats the $.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by whatacar
I had to run into TO yesterday for a couple of hours to help a buddy out. The drive in was fairly light. Loved the ride. Having the G means not having to sit behind someone in the left lane who is going 110. So may options on passing. It's almost like line of sight driving. Look where you want to be, and damit, you're there. What a fantastic car.
Traffic on the way back was heavier, but still a pleasure. The ride to TO used to be such a drag. Now I don't even bat an eye.
Saw lots of G's in TO, but no stickers on anyone but me.
It must be that fresh looking vehicle!
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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Tempted. When are you going and whats the $.
$428.

http://www.trillium-bmwclub.ca/site/...DriverTraining

The G is very capable around Mosport.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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$428.

http://www.trillium-bmwclub.ca/site/...DriverTraining

The G is very capable around Mosport.
Thanks Shane, Ian got me thinking and you drove the point home. I'm feeling weak in the knees. Think I'll look for an oportunity to drop this into the conversation at home. Maybe around my birthday .
I'm thinking June may be doable.
So,
- I bring my own car.
- I need a helmut?
- I look for my own bunkie for the night.
- food?
Anyone been that would like to chime in?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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There's an event in June - I actually have a few friends coming up from the US for that event too so it'll be good times for sure. Yeah, you'll need a helmet. Where do you live? Mosport is only 45-60 mins away from Toronto. As for food, you will experience the wonder that is the Mosport cheeseburger.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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And remember, this makes you a much safer and attentive driver...make sure you drive that point home during domestic discussions.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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April registration is open.
Signed up on the 23rd
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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There's an event in June - I actually have a few friends coming up from the US for that event too so it'll be good times for sure. Yeah, you'll need a helmet. Where do you live? Mosport is only 45-60 mins away from Toronto. As for food, you will experience the wonder that is the Mosport cheeseburger.
I'm down for all three this year.
Apr, June & Sept
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by whatacar
Thanks Shane, Ian got me thinking and you drove the point home. I'm feeling weak in the knees. Think I'll look for an oportunity to drop this into the conversation at home. Maybe around my birthday .
I'm thinking June may be doable.
So,
- I bring my own car.
- I need a helmut?
- I look for my own bunkie for the night.
- food?
Anyone been that would like to chime in?
Sam, there's tons of info on the Trillium site for first timers.
There's also a link to the Mosport site & a vid of the track.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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And here's a crappy handheld vid from my last day there last year.

http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=5693122696490991061&hl=en-CA
 
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OOoo, I wonder if I can make my car overheat. Someone can crash at my place if needed!
 
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