BMW Performance Center West Driving School Announced @ The Thermal Club, CA

sroc · 10-03-2014, 03:51 PM

THANK GOD. Now it's time to save up for PCD

))))))))

GoDucksYellO · 10-03-2014, 04:07 PM

Very exciting!! Really enjoyed the times I have been to schools in Spartanburg.

F30SD · 10-03-2014, 04:20 PM

Super stoked!!! I live in San Diego and my wife's parents live in Palm Desert. The drive from San Diego to Palm Desert is amazing, 79 to 371 to 74. All two lane winding roads with nice elevation changes and banked turns. Epic drive, you just need to time it right so you don't hit too much traffic.
Does anyone know more about when it opens? Other than late 2014? Cost?
Thanks,

jballs16 · 10-03-2014, 04:37 PM

Wow, I can't believe it. I live in Palm Desert. 15 minutes away.

JSCO · 10-03-2014, 05:04 PM

On the list..can't wait

Sir Loin · 10-03-2014, 05:29 PM

You can't take delivery of your new BMW at this new location, can you?

E36toF30 · 10-03-2014, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Translation: I wish they would put one in my back yard ..... yeah.. they definitely need to put one closer to me.. Because it's so much harder to get to South Carolina from the North East than it is from the WEST COAST.

me.. me.. me.. !

My thoughts exactly.

Jumbosock · 10-03-2014, 06:40 PM

Wow best news I've heard in a while! As someone already mentioned, the drive there from San Diego is a blast taking the back windy roads. Very fun if you don't hit traffic!

Sounds like I'll be booking my stay at the JW Marriott and hitting this up sometime in the non-summer months.

BarryB · 10-03-2014, 08:09 PM

Hi guys, I just got back from there for the 30Jahre event and the announcement. I can confirm. NO PCD from this location, sorry.

Black Flagged · 10-03-2014, 08:15 PM

jeremyr4 · 10-03-2014, 08:20 PM

I am VERY psyched about this (I live in LA)! Clearly I'll be going in the Winter - NOT the Summer - but it's fantastic it will be close by.

For those of you who don't live in SoCal, you can fly into Palm Springs Airport (very small airport but at least it's there) and it's about a 30 mile drive right down to the 10 Freeway. It's actually right near Coachella if that helps.

I was just thinking of heading to SC for this so this is going to save me a lot of money and time. Very psyched!!

bradleyland · 10-03-2014, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BarryB

Hi guys, I just got back from there for the 30Jahre event and the announcement. I can confirm. NO PCD from this location, sorry.

Any word on whether that's a permanent situation, or if they plan to do PCD there eventually?

-Ryan- · 10-03-2014, 10:08 PM

That's great i'm really close to Thermal Club.

M54ccibo · 10-03-2014, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarryB

Hi guys, I just got back from there for the 30Jahre event and the announcement. I can confirm. NO PCD from this location, sorry.

How's the track Barry?

pruettfan · 10-04-2014, 12:15 AM

This is pretty cool, just 5 hours from my home. Looks like their dedicated track area will be pretty small but I am sure that BMW will have a great product and the location is really smart given the population that lives within a few hours. Might have my daughter (15) attend the teen driving course since she is going to get my old E90.

GMW · 10-04-2014, 12:27 AM

22 hours from me.... Sad face.

positiveions · 10-04-2014, 08:39 AM

Well if PORSCHE is opening a race track in Carson, then why not BMW. It's about time!

FunRevn · 10-04-2014, 10:23 AM

I was just there for an event it's amazing place to drive.

Here's a link from another member that attended the same event. He did a great job writing it up with good pictures and video check it out.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1042141

Fugly M3 · 10-04-2014, 11:09 AM

so...can we take delivery there starting in December????

BMW F22 · 10-04-2014, 11:15 AM

It is exciting news indeed. I would be more stoked if we can do PCD. So many times I have thought about doing PCD but the distance killed it for me. To transport it back would cost about $1,500-2,000. To drive it back from SC would take days plus the cost of lodging, food, and gas. A delivery center on the West Coast would be ideal.

Fraggy · 10-04-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mybostonjack

Ohhhh... 2.5 hour drive from San Diego for me. Yay!

Me too, this is the best BMW news I've heard in a while.

BarryB · 10-04-2014, 01:08 PM

The track is OK, flat with straights connected by hairpins. Much like a paper clip. They are building 2 more that will ultimately make a 4.7 mile course which looks fantastic. Look at the whole outer loop from the map.

IF IF they ever do PCD there it would be in 2-3 yrs at earliest. I did ask and the main limitation is the requirement for a full shop. Right now they use the dealer in Palm Springs to maintain their fleet over here. So to deliver a car you need to be able to prep it or fix it like a dealer or as they do Spartanburg. So, sorry don't count on it for a long time if ever. It is a big flat dirt pan right now

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sroc Enlisted Member 3 Rep 30 Posts Drives: F30 LoAdEd RED Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	THANK GOD. Now it's time to save up for PCD ))))))))
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10-03-2014, 04:07 PM	#46
GoDucksYellO New Member 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: F80 M3 2015 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Eugene, OR iTrader: (0)	Very exciting!! Really enjoyed the times I have been to schools in Spartanburg.
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10-03-2014, 04:20 PM	#47
F30SD Private First Class 10 Rep 119 Posts Drives: Waiting on 335i MG Sportline Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Super stoked!!! I live in San Diego and my wife's parents live in Palm Desert. The drive from San Diego to Palm Desert is amazing, 79 to 371 to 74. All two lane winding roads with nice elevation changes and banked turns. Epic drive, you just need to time it right so you don't hit too much traffic. Does anyone know more about when it opens? Other than late 2014? Cost? Thanks,
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10-03-2014, 04:37 PM	#48
jballs16 Captain 552 Rep 777 Posts Drives: ‘21 RS6, RR LWB, Raptor Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: so cal iTrader: (0)	Wow, I can't believe it. I live in Palm Desert. 15 minutes away.
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10-03-2014, 05:04 PM	#49
JSCO Brigadier General 536 Rep 3,718 Posts Drives: AMG GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (4)	On the list..can't wait
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Sir Loin M3AT LOVER 329 Rep 1,858 Posts Drives: Silverstone F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	You can't take delivery of your new BMW at this new location, can you? __________________ 2015 F80 M3 \| SSII ext SO int \| M-DCT \| 19" Black Wheels
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10-03-2014, 06:40 PM	#52
Jumbosock Captain 78 Rep 987 Posts Drives: 2007 M coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Wow best news I've heard in a while! As someone already mentioned, the drive there from San Diego is a blast taking the back windy roads. Very fun if you don't hit traffic! Sounds like I'll be booking my stay at the JW Marriott and hitting this up sometime in the non-summer months. __________________ CSL headersEuro catsArqray exhaustDKF hangersEvolve TuneGenuine CSL rims10mm Macht Schnell front spacersmodified Hamann bumperTekarbon 2X2 CF spoilerTurner CF grillsAS SSKKWV3OEM Strut barRogue RSMPolyurethane anti-roll bar bushingsDeka ETX30L batteryNav Video modulefront & rear camerasIpod modulestubby antennaR-Dash LED license lights*LED Ziza interior lights
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10-03-2014, 08:09 PM	#53
BarryB Lieutenant Colonel 880 Rep 1,758 Posts Drives: 30Jahre M5 plus a few more M's Join Date: May 2012 Location: Palo Alto CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M5 CS [0.00] 2020 BMW M340i Xdrive [0.00] 2019 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00] 2003 BMW DINAN S3 M5 [0.00] 2017 BMW 30 Jahre M3 [0.00] 2016 BMW M4 GTS [0.00] 2015 BMW 30 Jahre M5 [0.00] 1995 BMW M3 [0.00]	Hi guys, I just got back from there for the 30Jahre event and the announcement. I can confirm. NO PCD from this location, sorry. __________________ Current non-BMW's 20 Jeep Grand Cherokee 03 Cooper S (Maxi Tuned 50bhp) 60 Impala (43k orig mi) 15 Turbo S (Kobb tune and Kline exhaust)
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10-03-2014, 08:20 PM	#55
jeremyr4 Second Lieutenant 74 Rep 244 Posts Drives: '13 E93 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I am VERY psyched about this (I live in LA)! Clearly I'll be going in the Winter - NOT the Summer - but it's fantastic it will be close by. For those of you who don't live in SoCal, you can fly into Palm Springs Airport (very small airport but at least it's there) and it's about a 30 mile drive right down to the 10 Freeway. It's actually right near Coachella if that helps. I was just thinking of heading to SC for this so this is going to save me a lot of money and time. Very psyched!!
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10-03-2014, 10:08 PM	#57
-Ryan- First Class Privates 30 Rep 437 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rancho Mirage, CA iTrader: (1)	That's great i'm really close to Thermal Club. __________________ \| Matte Black Grilles and Side Vents \| Painted Reflectors \| Remus Race Exhaust CF Tips \| CF Emblems \| 19" Volk TE37 \| KW \| More to come...
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10-04-2014, 12:15 AM	#59
pruettfan Brigadier General 1627 Rep 3,402 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, LBB, DCT, Exec Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	This is pretty cool, just 5 hours from my home. Looks like their dedicated track area will be pretty small but I am sure that BMW will have a great product and the location is really smart given the population that lives within a few hours. Might have my daughter (15) attend the teen driving course since she is going to get my old E90.
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10-04-2014, 12:27 AM	#60
GMW Dolphin 38 42 Rep 815 Posts Drives: a Submarine Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (6)	22 hours from me.... Sad face. __________________ 13' e92 M3 Frozen DARK Blue - Current 02' e39 540i Msport 6MT - DD 92' e34 535i AC Schnitzer - stolen/written off 11' e92 M3 - new owner 10' S1000RR - miss it every day / 09' K1300S - miss it most of all.
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positiveions Lieutenant General 978 Rep 11,724 Posts Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2016 VW Golf Sports ... [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW 325is [0.00]	Well if PORSCHE is opening a race track in Carson, then why not BMW. It's about time!
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10-04-2014, 10:23 AM	#62
FunRevn Captain 60 Rep 736 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Western Region iTrader: (0)	I was just there for an event it's amazing place to drive. Here's a link from another member that attended the same event. He did a great job writing it up with good pictures and video check it out. http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1042141 __________________ 2011 335 E90 MSport PPK - retired 2008 M3 - retired 2007 335 E92 - Buy back 2007 X3 MSport - retired 1995 M3 - retired
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10-04-2014, 11:15 AM	#64
BMW F22 Major General 3666 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	It is exciting news indeed. I would be more stoked if we can do PCD. So many times I have thought about doing PCD but the distance killed it for me. To transport it back would cost about $1,500-2,000. To drive it back from SC would take days plus the cost of lodging, food, and gas. A delivery center on the West Coast would be ideal.
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10-04-2014, 01:08 PM	#66
BarryB Lieutenant Colonel 880 Rep 1,758 Posts Drives: 30Jahre M5 plus a few more M's Join Date: May 2012 Location: Palo Alto CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M5 CS [0.00] 2020 BMW M340i Xdrive [0.00] 2019 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00] 2003 BMW DINAN S3 M5 [0.00] 2017 BMW 30 Jahre M3 [0.00] 2016 BMW M4 GTS [0.00] 2015 BMW 30 Jahre M5 [0.00] 1995 BMW M3 [0.00]	The track is OK, flat with straights connected by hairpins. Much like a paper clip. They are building 2 more that will ultimately make a 4.7 mile course which looks fantastic. Look at the whole outer loop from the map. IF IF they ever do PCD there it would be in 2-3 yrs at earliest. I did ask and the main limitation is the requirement for a full shop. Right now they use the dealer in Palm Springs to maintain their fleet over here. So to deliver a car you need to be able to prep it or fix it like a dealer or as they do Spartanburg. So, sorry don't count on it for a long time if ever. It is a big flat dirt pan right now __________________ Current non-BMW's 20 Jeep Grand Cherokee 03 Cooper S (Maxi Tuned 50bhp) 60 Impala (43k orig mi) 15 Turbo S (Kobb tune and Kline exhaust)
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