DC Metro Audi Driving Experience, Summit Pt - Aug 7-10 Sign up Open

f82phan · 08-08-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Chase underage church tails another day man, join us

Veal is served on Sundays though. A man's gotta eat!

BK · 08-08-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by elbert

* Just like any DE, there will be someone asking questions and make comments so that he (it's always a guy, chicks never ask questions) can appear smart and car savvy.

Donny was there?

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Up to you guys, I'm open. As discussed last night, I live in the area.

So who else is confirmed to go in the 1:30 Sunday slot?

/raising hand

I do think I'm stopping by my buddy's house nearby first, though, so I won't be going with the group. I'll look for you guys there. Are you planning to arrive early? I have to park with other BMWs or I won't feel good about myself.

MnK6 · 08-08-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by e90phan

Veal is served on Sundays though. A man's gotta eat!

You know me too well

FrankoQ · 08-08-2008, 08:01 PM

Paul, what time do we meet?
Let's meet in MD and we'll meet the rest at Summit.

ok?

Scottz71 · 08-09-2008, 11:56 AM

well written review...we did it today...was okay...but not as exciting as some of the HPDE's or autocross...decent amount of laps/seat time and some decent to look at cars....

the real highlight was seeing Al's M3 in person...hot car Ase...

iatacs19 · 08-09-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MnK6

Sundays are for Church. Amen.

Amen.

pseto · 08-09-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankoQ

Paul, what time do we meet?
Let's meet in MD and we'll meet the rest at Summit.

ok?

ok meet at my house at 10a.

KL2DC · 08-09-2008, 07:47 PM

Alright, cool...I'll see you ladies at the event. Try to be there 45 minutes min before as recommended.

Scott, how was the food/refreshments/freebie?

KL2DC · 08-09-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BK

Donny was there?

Scottz71 · 08-09-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Alright, cool...I'll see you ladies at the event. Try to be there 45 minutes min before as recommended.

Scott, how was the food/refreshments/freebie?

the breakfasty items were juices, coffees, yogurt cups, fruit bowl, scones (2 flavors), and a vast array of Nutrigrain bars...nothing terribly enticing.

I had a banana, and a cup of the regular coffee...

The 30min talk was very "hater-specific" towards the BMW...but at least Audi knows who sets the bar and that they are still playing catch-up.

The A4 was okay...I am sure the S4 will be more spirited and a bit more capable. I found the new A4 to be nice in the looks and trim categories, but I did not like the terrible unresponsiveness of the throttle and I didn't feel the weighting of the car was as well balanced as they say (claim was 55/45 front/rear).

The S5 is a great looking car, my wife likes it a lot...but its V8 isn't as well groomed as say the M3's V8...and head-to-head at that price point, I am taking the e92 M3 any day...

I just think Audi misses their target market and then plays a poor game of catch up against the engineering and dynamics of #1 BMW, the sales scope and general-like-ability of the passe #2 Mercedes', and the niche of the Porsches.

I have never been impressed with Quattro...I see no need for it...sure grip is good off the line...but they sell that need for grip due to imclement weather and conditional driving...which you wouldn't be using your HP/Tq then anyway...rear wheel drive works wonders on high torque and HP capable cars...and handling is not lost with todays lightweight enhancements and better balance...

Maybe I am missing something, but Audi really doesn't appeal to me.

Final Comparison:

AUDI A4 - Looks (8/10) Handling (7.5/10) Driveability (6/10) Comfort (5/10) Power (5/10) Intagibles/Mystique (4/10) Pricing (6/10) ---Total 41.5 / 70

BMW 328xi (comparably equipped) - Looks (7/10) Handling (7.5/10) Driveability (8.5/10) Comfort (7/10) Power (7/10) Intagibles (6.5/10) Pricing (6.5/10) --- Total 50.0 / 70

oh, yeah...the freebie was a crappy beige hat...you can buy mine on eBay right now for $0.88cents...shipping is $15.95 -- grab it now!

FrankoQ · 08-10-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pseto

ok meet at my house at 10a.

Roger roger

ase2dais · 08-10-2008, 12:57 PM

.. nice to see Scotty and wifey yesterday
Good Times for a Great Price FREE !

Kudos to the OP !

bubbletea 4 me · 08-10-2008, 07:25 PM

i had a fun time yesterday especially ripping through the track with someone else's cars and someone else's tires

i don think i saw too many bmws there but did see a nice white E92 335i w/ tinted windows parked two cars from me. not sure if the driver is on this board.

KL2DC · 08-10-2008, 08:39 PM

BK, Pseto, FrankoQ and I had a great ol time at the Audi event this afternoon. True its not a hardcore driving event but we put in quite the number of laps around the excellent track. This was the most seat/track time I've ever seen in my years of attending manufacturers' ride and drive events. Well done Audi! The driving made up for the lack of freebies, f&b, and hot attendants.

Lots of pictures to follow...

FrankoQ · 08-10-2008, 08:46 PM

A couple of teaser pics...

I had a Ninja driver.
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Burning tires on the R8.... We wish! We had to settle with the A4.
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FrankoQ · 08-10-2008, 08:50 PM

We found a gold mine...

Let's see...

Donny -> the one in blue
Paul -> the one in silver with CF
FQ -> Black with CF

Hey, it's ok to dream

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pseto · 08-10-2008, 08:51 PM

Great time today with even better company

KL2DC, FrankoQ, BK, and I had a fun time today at the track. You really got your money's worth (paid $0) for 10 fun laps around Summit Point. That doesnt even include being a passenger for another 10 laps to learn the course and the autocross session where we compared the A4 against the 328xi, Lexus 250 AWD, and Mercedes C300 4Matic. It did happen to rain when we did the autocross, so it was quite hard to determine if all the skidding/drifting was the driver or conditions. I can say that the Lexus handled horribly. For some reason the traction control cuts the throttle leaving you unable to try to straighten out (maybe I was doing something wrong).

The track was set up great with a lot of elevation change, a few straight-aways, and plenty of areas to test your cornering skills. The 'carousel' was pretty cool; its a section of the track where not only are you're basically making a big u-turn, but you're also on a sideways 45 degree slope.

I agree alot with what Scott said above about the A4; it was just OK (although I love their headlights). Handling may have improved, but that doesnt tell me anything other than they must have really sucked in the first place.

Audi has a few good looking cars and they were all on display, especially the new R8. Pics to follow:

pseto · 08-10-2008, 08:55 PM

cool cars in the parking lot

pseto · 08-10-2008, 08:57 PM

on your mark...

pseto · 08-10-2008, 09:01 PM

pure hotness

pseto · 08-10-2008, 09:03 PM

pseto · 08-10-2008, 09:06 PM

the S5 is really nice looking

08-08-2008, 08:01 PM	#136
FrankoQ Deny everything 217 Rep 11,378 Posts Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful MD iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 BMW X6 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Paul, what time do we meet? Let's meet in MD and we'll meet the rest at Summit. ok? __________________ I need a drink
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08-09-2008, 11:56 AM	#137
Scottz71 Colonel 62 Rep 2,577 Posts Drives: '16 F25 X3 - Space Grey Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redondo Beach, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Porsche Cayman ... [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i (E90) [0.00] 2016 BMW X3 35xLine ... [0.00]	well written review...we did it today...was okay...but not as exciting as some of the HPDE's or autocross...decent amount of laps/seat time and some decent to look at cars.... the real highlight was seeing Al's M3 in person...hot car Ase... __________________ '16 F25 X3 3.5XLine - Space Gray (Riley) '15 981 Cayman GTS - Pure White (The Wolf) '07 E90 335i - Titanium Silver (Kreiger) '07 E92 335i - Space Gray (Brock) retired '15 i3 REx Giga World - Capparis White (Randy) retired
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08-09-2008, 07:47 PM	#140
KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	Alright, cool...I'll see you ladies at the event. Try to be there 45 minutes min before as recommended. Scott, how was the food/refreshments/freebie? __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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08-10-2008, 12:57 PM	#144
ase2dais //Mdicted 347 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	.. nice to see Scotty and wifey yesterday Good Times for a Great Price FREE ! Kudos to the OP !
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08-10-2008, 07:25 PM	#145
bubbletea 4 me Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Finally here Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	i had a fun time yesterday especially ripping through the track with someone else's cars and someone else's tires i don think i saw too many bmws there but did see a nice white E92 335i w/ tinted windows parked two cars from me. not sure if the driver is on this board.
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08-10-2008, 08:39 PM	#146
KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	BK, Pseto, FrankoQ and I had a great ol time at the Audi event this afternoon. True its not a hardcore driving event but we put in quite the number of laps around the excellent track. This was the most seat/track time I've ever seen in my years of attending manufacturers' ride and drive events. Well done Audi! The driving made up for the lack of freebies, f&b, and hot attendants. Lots of pictures to follow... __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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08-10-2008, 08:46 PM	#147
FrankoQ Deny everything 217 Rep 11,378 Posts Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful MD iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 BMW X6 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	A couple of teaser pics... I had a Ninja driver. Burning tires on the R8.... We wish! We had to settle with the A4. __________________ I need a drink
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08-10-2008, 08:50 PM	#148
FrankoQ Deny everything 217 Rep 11,378 Posts Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful MD iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 BMW X6 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	We found a gold mine... Let's see... Donny -> the one in blue Paul -> the one in silver with CF FQ -> Black with CF Hey, it's ok to dream __________________ I need a drink
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08-10-2008, 08:51 PM	#149
pseto Major General 811 Rep 7,750 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP, F80 M3 ZCP- beater Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (4)	Great time today with even better company KL2DC, FrankoQ, BK, and I had a fun time today at the track. You really got your money's worth (paid $0) for 10 fun laps around Summit Point. That doesnt even include being a passenger for another 10 laps to learn the course and the autocross session where we compared the A4 against the 328xi, Lexus 250 AWD, and Mercedes C300 4Matic. It did happen to rain when we did the autocross, so it was quite hard to determine if all the skidding/drifting was the driver or conditions. I can say that the Lexus handled horribly. For some reason the traction control cuts the throttle leaving you unable to try to straighten out (maybe I was doing something wrong). The track was set up great with a lot of elevation change, a few straight-aways, and plenty of areas to test your cornering skills. The 'carousel' was pretty cool; its a section of the track where not only are you're basically making a big u-turn, but you're also on a sideways 45 degree slope. I agree alot with what Scott said above about the A4; it was just OK (although I love their headlights). Handling may have improved, but that doesnt tell me anything other than they must have really sucked in the first place. Audi has a few good looking cars and they were all on display, especially the new R8. Pics to follow: Attached Images __________________ Paul Seto - BMW Car Club of America President, National Capital Chapter (MD/DC/NoVA) Director, National Events ///M Chapter Become a BMW CCA member; Click HERE to join and use my member #339225 for a referral Join our NCC Facebook Page
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pseto Major General 811 Rep 7,750 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP, F80 M3 ZCP- beater Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (4)	cool cars in the parking lot Attached Images __________________ Paul Seto - BMW Car Club of America President, National Capital Chapter (MD/DC/NoVA) Director, National Events ///M Chapter Become a BMW CCA member; Click HERE to join and use my member #339225 for a referral Join our NCC Facebook Page
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pseto Major General 811 Rep 7,750 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP, F80 M3 ZCP- beater Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (4)	the S5 is really nice looking Attached Images __________________ Paul Seto - BMW Car Club of America President, National Capital Chapter (MD/DC/NoVA) Director, National Events ///M Chapter Become a BMW CCA member; Click HERE to join and use my member #339225 for a referral Join our NCC Facebook Page
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