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      04-25-2007, 10:10 AM   #1
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My Pre PCD Experience

With everyone getting their cars, I'm feeling kind of left out of the mix. I guess my psyche got the best of me last night when I had a dream about my upcoming PCD. Let me share it wiith all of you.

The dream starts out the day before our arrival at the Performance Center. When we get to the airport for our flight from NY to Charlotte, NC, we're told that there was equipment trouble on our scheduled flight but they had brought in another plane.



When we finally arrive in Charlotte (don't ask about the flight), I was expecting to be picked up by a beautiful 5 series or similar prestige BMW. When this clunker pulled up, I couldn't believe my eyes!



OK, at least it limped along and after several times of having to get out and push, we arrived at the Greenville Marriott. I don't know where other guests of PCD stayed, but this was just not how I pictured the hotel.



So, it wasn't the Ritz Carlton or the Four Seasons, but the open air lobby was nice. We freshen up a bit and go down to dinner. We've heard how great the food was. I guess everyone has different tastes, but for us, this meal was not quite up to our expectation.



After 3 bottles of Pepto and frequent visits to the restroom during the night, PCD Day finally arrives! Yeah! We decided to skip breakfast after experiencing last night's dinner and catch the shuttle to the Performance Center. I thought it was close by to the hotel but the ride was much longer. After 2 1/2 hours, we pull up to this building and I just shake my head in disbelief. Not exactly a modern architectural wonder.



Anyway, we're not here for the building. We're here to pickup my new 328i.
I swear we must have passed through a time portal because it just didn't look like the car in the brochures. I was assured that it was a BMW 328 and since I had already paid for it 2 weeks ago, it was mine. Mmmm...AW w/coral red does look good!



Donnie and Jonathan happened to be off that day, I was hoping that I could get to meet them since they have been very helpful on the forum. When this guy showed up, it looked like he was born here, being the same age as the Performance Center building.



Everyone has mentioned that one of the best experiences at the Performance Center has been the hot laps that they get to do in the M5. We were offered a ride as well, and I'm glad that we survived.



After the hot lap, I guess it really shook me because I woke up and missed going to the Zentrum and factory tour.

I think tonight, I'm going to sleep with the lights on. Because tomorrow, I'll be leaving for PCD for real!
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With everyone getting their cars, I'm feeling kind of left out of the mix. I guess my psyche got the best of me last night when I had a dream about my upcoming PCD. Let me share it wiith all of you.

The dream starts out the day before our arrival at the Performance Center. When we get to the airport for our flight from NY to Charlotte, NC, we're told that there was equipment trouble on our scheduled flight but they had brought in another plane.
Well, that's your problem right there. The BMW Performance center is in Spartanburg/Greer, SC, not Charlotte. Those NASCRAP boys in Charlotte probably don't have any idea what BMW even stands for.

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man you have a lot of time on your hands....

good luck on the PCD.. I don't have to say post pictures because I know you will send them the minute you get the car
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Well, that's your problem right there. The BMW Performance center is in Spartanburg/Greer, SC, not Charlotte.
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Oh, I guess I left out that we're flying into Charlotte and renting a car for the drive to GSP. It seems I made the rental car reservation too late, because this is all that was available:

This is a pic of my wife trying it out for the trip!

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What's your date? I'll be there May 2nd, just 1 week to go!
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What's your date? I'll be there May 2nd, just 1 week to go!
This Friday, 4/27!
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That's awesome!

Have a kick-ass time at PCD and make sure to post pics and your experience...which I'm sure you will.:rocks: :rocks:
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I thought you were going to hire a film crew to document your entire trip!
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Did you photoshop those pictures. Our facilities don't look that nice in person.

BTW... That is actualy Donnie in that picture. I can say that is one of his better close-ups.
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BTW... That is actualy Donnie in that picture. I can say that is one of his better close-ups.
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I thought you were going to hire a film crew to document your entire trip!
Are you saying that you're canceling at the last minute?
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Did you photoshop those pictures. Our facilities don't look that nice in person.

BTW... That is actualy Donnie in that picture. I can say that is one of his better close-ups.

Jonathan - if you've been following this board much, you guys would already have an injuction in place to keep Steve from coming within 500 feet of the facility!

But seriously, I'm envious and I hope Steve has a wonderful PCD experience - as I'm sure he will! You guys rock!
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So, do you s'pose Steve is on his airplane right now on the way to get his car? I know the staff at the PC is far too professional for it, but after all his obsessing it would be great if they played some sort of practical joke on him!
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So, do you s'pose Steve is on his airplane right now on the way to get his car? I know the staff at the PC is far too professional for it, but after all his obsessing it would be great if they played some sort of practical joke on him!
congrats on your 7000 post............ imagine if the car is wrong?
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Thanks... I didn't even see that!

Yeah, or they should "pretend" there is a problem... whisper and glance over at him looking concerned and worried... he would freak out!!
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Thanks... I didn't even see that!

Yeah, or they should "pretend" there is a problem... whisper and glance over at him looking concerned and worried... he would freak out!!
Or drive out a Mini and hand him the keys.
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Funny you guys are talking about this. I just went out looking for a wrecked 3 series that is Space Gray to pull in the delivery bay, but no look. I guess all the associates at the plant prefere Black or Silver.

I'll think of something to do. I think Donnie is actually going to be going over the car with him.
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This is what Donnie and I did to the last customer's vehicle that was this obsessed.
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Funny you guys are talking about this. I just went out looking for a wrecked 3 series that is Space Gray to pull in the delivery bay, but no look. I guess all the associates at the plant prefere Black or Silver.

I'll think of something to do. I think Donnie is actually going to be going over the car with him.

You should! He has a good sense of humor and would get a kick out of a joke... once he realized it was a joke.
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So, right about now Steve is probably at the PDC and either getting his orientation for the track, or seeing his new baby for the very first time...

I hear that they have a special Buick for old guys like him to take slowly around the track, with the turn signal on the entire time!
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