Driving Courses
03 August 2004, 02:59 PM
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Thinking of going on a driving course like Powertrain' perfomance driving course.
Done the rallying thing a few times, which is a lot of fun but doesn't teach you any real world skills.
Anyone done something similar, any recommendations, thoughts etc.
Done the rallying thing a few times, which is a lot of fun but doesn't teach you any real world skills.
Anyone done something similar, any recommendations, thoughts etc.
03 August 2004, 03:03 PM
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if you can get a few mates together, try the 1st Lotus course (www.1stlotus.com) .
comes highly recommended
comes highly recommended
03 August 2004, 04:33 PM
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There's always the IAM test .. a fraction of the cost of 'performance' driving courses yet encompassing many of the same skills, completed at your own pace, and an excellent foundation for any further driving tuition.
IMHO
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03 August 2004, 05:05 PM
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I've done a couple of advanced driving courses with a company called bespoke driver training in birmingham. Quite expensive, but very good.
The same company run a lot of response driver training for ambulance services etc. ( the bloke who runs the company works alternate weeks for his own company, and the police).
Would recommend them.
The same company run a lot of response driver training for ambulance services etc. ( the bloke who runs the company works alternate weeks for his own company, and the police).
Would recommend them.
03 August 2004, 06:11 PM
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Don Palmer & 1st Lotus (Andy Walsh) are both excellent.
1st lotus will shred the outer edges of your front tyres though - I definately wouldn't go there with new rubber !
IAM teaches you good road manners, but you will never exceed a speed limit. If you want to know how your car handles on (and beyond) the limit then it's not the one to go for. I do recommend doing it as well though.
1st lotus will shred the outer edges of your front tyres though - I definately wouldn't go there with new rubber !
IAM teaches you good road manners, but you will never exceed a speed limit. If you want to know how your car handles on (and beyond) the limit then it's not the one to go for. I do recommend doing it as well though.
05 August 2004, 11:06 AM
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Booked in with Drivetrain for next week, will post up thoughts.
1stLotus was out as it was in scummy South Wales. As a North Walean I can not dirty my boots anywhere south of Brecon
1stLotus was out as it was in scummy South Wales. As a North Walean I can not dirty my boots anywhere south of Brecon
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