Free Advanced Driving Course

[Charliewool]

Ford have "donated" a free advanced driving course ( run by John Bowe).. with every GT, Pursuit purchase. Has anyone done one yet?..Where do they run the course?,What is covered in the course, And do you use your own car? Any info appreciated.

[gt-p]

I asked my dealer today about the driving training and he said that I shouldn't hold my breath. He said that Ford are a bit slow to react on making it happen.

[Rodderz]

Would be a great idea if it does happen. I'm sure most people who will buy a FPV car certainly know how to steer but it will give them a good introduction to their car and what it can really do.

One of my mates, a salesman, had the T-Series drive day at sandown with John Bowe. After driving around the track at a speed he thought was fast, was nothing compared to what John did when he hopped in with him....at 30km/hr quicker around turn 1, and fiddling with the climate control functions around the track while sideways!

[Guest StevoD]

Given the age of this topic, just like to ask if since this was posted if anyone has heard anything more about the course?

[Mondie]

Charlie,

Since you own one now, do you know anymore on this?

Could hone your skills in preperation for the Walhalla cruise :lol:

[XRSICKT]

How about we organise one?

if the prices aren't so bad and depending on how many people would like to go, if we just split it it may come out to be pretty cheap. Considering the cars we own I think it would be a good idea if we knew how to drive them better at times we need to like in rain or defensive driving.

hang on, let me see if I can find some prices from a web site

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here we go, check out the prices from Ian Luff Motivation and see what you all think....

[Charliewool]

The only word I have on this, Is end of May FPV apparently are sending a "pressie" package, containing FPV goodies!.. watch, key ring etc + details on the advanced driving course! ( believe it when I see it?)

[rjn]

Did the "Pressie" package arrive?

[rjn]

Just found this, they are going on as we speak, or is that type?

JB

[Charliewool]

Doing mine tomorrow ( 22nd)at Calder 9.0am... 4.0 pm.. Fax says..... Tyres: Set for "ontrack" conditions 8- 10psi higher than Manufacturers recommendations...

& clear your car of all loose objects!... ( Hmmm, sounds serious? lol)

Will give a full rundown ( If I'm still in one piece!)