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lady topaz said:
And I'm getting nervous.
Due there Friday and getting jitters.
Its ridiculous, I've done Porsche and BMW, no problems. Perhaps its an age thing!!
Any advice would be appreciated.
Di
Relax and listen to what you're being told, they know best! You've done the others, this is more of the same, just better Due there Friday and getting jitters.
Its ridiculous, I've done Porsche and BMW, no problems. Perhaps its an age thing!!
Any advice would be appreciated.
Di
And let us know how you get on, I would love to do this in a DBS
As said relax,your instructor will give you all the confidence you need.Enjoy the day and go at your own pace. You will be surprized just how quick you'll get as the day goes by and your confidence grows.
Theres plenty of different elements to enjoy that will show you just how good your own car really is so just chill,
it will be fun honest!.
Warning when the day is over watch your speed driving home because 70 will feel so slow and plod will just love you
telling them you've just finished a performance driving coarse!!!!!.
Finally which instructor did you finish up booking?.
Theres plenty of different elements to enjoy that will show you just how good your own car really is so just chill,
it will be fun honest!.
Warning when the day is over watch your speed driving home because 70 will feel so slow and plod will just love you
telling them you've just finished a performance driving coarse!!!!!.
Finally which instructor did you finish up booking?.
Hola Di.
You will be mighty fine.
You are a young, sprightly 49 year old, with many motoring years ahead (trust me on that one) so drop the age thing forthwith.
Not many people do the AM PDC so your nerves are probably down to exclusive anticipation.
Good luck and some feedback would be good - I´m sorely tempted myself
You will be mighty fine.
You are a young, sprightly 49 year old, with many motoring years ahead (trust me on that one) so drop the age thing forthwith.
Not many people do the AM PDC so your nerves are probably down to exclusive anticipation.
Good luck and some feedback would be good - I´m sorely tempted myself
Ed50 said:
George,
Pick your model,pays your money,turn up and s**t yourself simple..........
Gemma in events is the person to speak to at Gaydon to get the full SP if you want her direct line drop me a pm.
Sounds good Pick your model,pays your money,turn up and s**t yourself simple..........
Gemma in events is the person to speak to at Gaydon to get the full SP if you want her direct line drop me a pm.
I will drop you a PM some time in the near future, don't have the time to do it at the moment, will be October-ish. Thanks though Jockman - How can a volante be a "gay-man's"? It's like the ultimate pulling car, plus it takes a real man to drive with the roof down in nearly all conditions
Don't want to do it in a DB9, I think I'd have to go for the DBS or Virage.
George H said:
Jockman - How can a volante be a "gay-man's"? It's like the ultimate pulling car
No probs with that George if your intention is to attract other men There is a logic in putting you with your own type of car. The course will teach you how to handle your car in all types of conditions and theoretically turn you into a better driver.
Feel free to defy the logic
Ed50 said:
As said relax,your instructor will give you all the confidence you need.Enjoy the day and go at your own pace. You will be surprized just how quick you'll get as the day goes by and your confidence grows.
Theres plenty of different elements to enjoy that will show you just how good your own car really is so just chill,
it will be fun honest!.
Warning when the day is over watch your speed driving home because 70 will feel so slow and plod will just love you
telling them you've just finished a performance driving coarse!!!!!.
Finally which instructor did you finish up booking?.
Hi matey I've got Simon Dickinson. Hope he is a patient guy.Theres plenty of different elements to enjoy that will show you just how good your own car really is so just chill,
it will be fun honest!.
Warning when the day is over watch your speed driving home because 70 will feel so slow and plod will just love you
telling them you've just finished a performance driving coarse!!!!!.
Finally which instructor did you finish up booking?.
Will get Tony to drive home, think my adrenaline levels might be a tad high.
I am really looking forward to it. Guess maybe I just don't want to screw up.
Will report honestly, warts and all.
Di
Jockman said:
No probs with that George if your intention is to attract other men
There is a logic in putting you with your own type of car. The course will teach you how to handle your car in all types of conditions and theoretically turn you into a better driver.
Feel free to defy the logic
All you need to do is look at AM's website - The DB9 coupe has a picture of a middle aged business man driving what appears to be a tungsten silver car. The Volante has a very attractive young woman driving There is a logic in putting you with your own type of car. The course will teach you how to handle your car in all types of conditions and theoretically turn you into a better driver.
Feel free to defy the logic
The only worry I have of learning to drive fast I'll come out of it pretending I'm Jenson Button (but without the talent). Although if it can teach me to drift it at roundabouts then it will be pretty worthwhile!
I did one in May - a lightning silver V12V with sports seats. It is great fun (but dont eat too much lunch) and it will relinquish any doubts you have about selling the car.
The 2 mile thrash (0 to 170/175mph) and the high-speed Alpine course (with the dips and humps) will send you giddy. However, overall, you will come away with an overwhelming impression that the car is safe beyond belief!
I'm going to do it again one day no-doubt!
G.
The 2 mile thrash (0 to 170/175mph) and the high-speed Alpine course (with the dips and humps) will send you giddy. However, overall, you will come away with an overwhelming impression that the car is safe beyond belief!
I'm going to do it again one day no-doubt!
G.
Molly and I both did the Performance Driving Course last year. I had convinced her we both needed to do it to enable us to get cheaper insurance! We had an awesome day, the instructors are brilliant. You will learn loads.
Have an early night before you go, I was quite knackered by the end of the day.
Rob
Have an early night before you go, I was quite knackered by the end of the day.
Rob
lady topaz said:
And I'm getting nervous.
Due there Friday and getting jitters.
Its ridiculous, I've done Porsche and BMW, no problems. Perhaps its an age thing!!
Any advice would be appreciated.
Di
Get in someone else's car. Spank the living daylights out of it in a safe enviroment with an instuctor who is knowledgeable. Due there Friday and getting jitters.
Its ridiculous, I've done Porsche and BMW, no problems. Perhaps its an age thing!!
Any advice would be appreciated.
Di
What's not to like here? But hey, I'll take your place if you are too nervous....
You will love it!
The 2 mile thrash (0 to 170/175mph) and the high-speed Alpine course (with the dips and humps) will send you giddy. However, overall, you will come away with an overwhelming impression that the car is safe beyond belief!
G.
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As the man said. Loved the Alpine course & the 2 mile thrash. However, confess I hadn't got the guts to stay at the top of the banked circuit with my hands off the s/wheel for long!
We were really lucky too in getting just us (me & Mr GT) & drivers Rupert & Paul there that day. He had the V8V (this was while his was on order) & I got the V12V
The instructors were fab - they really give you confidence in what both you & the car are capable of. Driving in the wet, for instance, is no longer a daunting prospect
Plus - we arrived early to meet the drivers & got ourselves an impromptu tour of works service
Trust me - relax, enjoy, learn & show the boys how it's done
You'll have a great day 
G.
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As the man said. Loved the Alpine course & the 2 mile thrash. However, confess I hadn't got the guts to stay at the top of the banked circuit with my hands off the s/wheel for long!
We were really lucky too in getting just us (me & Mr GT) & drivers Rupert & Paul there that day. He had the V8V (this was while his was on order) & I got the V12V
The instructors were fab - they really give you confidence in what both you & the car are capable of. Driving in the wet, for instance, is no longer a daunting prospect Plus - we arrived early to meet the drivers & got ourselves an impromptu tour of works service
Trust me - relax, enjoy, learn & show the boys how it's done
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