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1st suggestion - change your attitude. (archive)
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Posted by Norm on April 29, 2001 at 20:30:39:

In Reply to: How can I learn how to *really* drive? posted by J.M. on April 29, 2001 at 20:18:40:


I may perhaps be coming into a nice e36 M3 soon, I'm 22, and up until now I've driven nothing but automatic Jeep Cherokees since I was 16. I don't want to be one of those casualties you read about in a post where some pro in a slower car smokes me because I have no clue what I'm doing. So before I embarress myself, I need to get a clue. I've never driven a manual for starters, but I don't see that as being the problem. I think any fool can drive a manual. I want to learn to drive one in such a way that I immediately command respect and attention, as it should be with a car like an M3. What do you suggest would be my best course of action.

If you are referring to street driving as opposed to track events, you shouldn't be driving to command respect and attention. That's a recipe for disaster. Drive to commute to work, drive to enjoy driving, etc ... If you want to learn how to drive better, join BMWCCA and look into driving schools. BTW, there are plenty of cars out there that can "smoke" an M3 in a straight line race. Don't expect too much from an M3 for the wrong reasons. Learn to respect the M3 and see how great it can be.

Just MO,
Norm


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