Which one would YOU drive

timothy2001 · 06-28-2017, 03:40 PM

My wife bought me a gift certificate for a Driving Experience (I really married up). We're all passionate about our cars so I would love to hear from the more experienced folks on here about the options, which would you choose?

We're all passionate about our cars so curious to know which is most similar to our M3's.

Rat3d ///M · 06-28-2017, 03:45 PM

I've driven a Gallardo (on the streets so different experience) but it was an experience I'll never forget. Tough choice but I think I would go with the Gallardo

Rat3d ///M · 06-28-2017, 03:46 PM

Oh and none are similar to the M3 lol

m3nace92 · 06-28-2017, 03:46 PM

if you're driving, 458 or Porsche (turbo s, gt3 or gt3rs). if you're riding along, I'd have to say indy car would be pretty killer to experience.

dparm · 06-28-2017, 06:25 PM

Don't bother with the supercars. Yes, they will feel faster than the M3, but Indycar is on an entirely different level. The NASCAR stuff would be neat, but again, Indycar is going to be better.

BOOF-M3 · 06-28-2017, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rat3d ///M

Oh and none are similar to the M3 lol

Hey Rat, haven't you gotten into enough trouble here the last day or so, lol. Just kidding. I'm voting Gallardo also OP.

deansbimmer · 06-28-2017, 08:11 PM

Indy car hands down. You could drive Lambos and Ferraris on the street but you can't drive an Indy car around town. Totally different type of experience and much more likely to be a "once in a lifetime" type event than driving some Italian car.

As far as which one is most similar to M3? You didn't say which Porsche but I'll assume a 911 type. That would be most similar (but not really, lol). I've got seat time in the R8, 458, and Gallardos and they're cool but nothing like an open cockpit Indy car. That would get me excited!

Also.... AAA+++ wife rep.

loveskiing · 06-29-2017, 02:45 AM

Indy car fo sho...

Rat3d ///M · 06-29-2017, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

Hey Rat, haven't you gotten into enough trouble here the last day or so, lol. Just kidding. I'm voting Gallardo also OP.

I know man, I just can't help myself sometimes lol

DSilk · 06-29-2017, 07:40 AM

Indy car. When else will you have the opportunity to drive a car purpose built for the track?

hotbmwfan · 06-29-2017, 11:10 AM

my first choice would be the Indy car to feel the acceleration and g-forces and since the chances of ever driving one again would be zero - but at 6 foot 2 and 230 pounds, I doubt if I could squeeze into one

wildwestm3 · 06-29-2017, 11:33 AM

Easy decision...which one do you have no chance of driving on the street? Indy car all the way. 2nd choice would be the NASCAR, which I have done. No street car will compare to that experience...

BOOF-M3 · 06-30-2017, 07:41 AM

So it appears that the Gallardo is the viewer pick. What will you be picking?

1MOREMOD · 06-30-2017, 08:05 AM

Will they really let you drive an indy car?

Bartledoo · 06-30-2017, 09:32 AM

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Will they really let you drive an indy car?

+1 can't imagine they would, but if so...Definitely Indy!

timothy2001 · 06-30-2017, 11:30 AM

There is definitely the option to actually drive an Indy car with a driver coach advising remote via headset.

Really appreciate all of the input here, I am going to drive the Indy car. Pretty sure the soonest availability is September and I will report back afterwards.

1MOREMOD · 06-30-2017, 11:46 AM

Must be dumbed down version or something can't imagine they can risk you grenading a motor or tranny

timothy2001 · 06-30-2017, 12:48 PM

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Must be dumbed down version or something can't imagine they can risk you grenading a motor or tranny

I wonder and if it is I will opt for a full version Lambo or Ferrari.

Flying Ace · 06-30-2017, 11:20 PM

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Must be dumbed down version or something can't imagine they can risk you grenading a motor or tranny

It'll probably be an open cart type car for Indy driver development, guessing at least 2 levels removed from Indy cars like a Star Mazda or Formula Ford or Atlantic series car at best. It's hard to drive a top level open wheel car like an actual Indy car.

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BOOF-M3 · 06-30-2017, 11:41 PM

Go with the Gallardo, we don't want you to kill yourself and it will be way more enjoyable than being a bundle of nerves the whole time.

Flying Ace · 07-01-2017, 12:43 PM

Does your wife have a single sister? Asking for a friend....

statelax3 · 07-01-2017, 03:05 PM

Do the Indy car. I did a Barber school in an open wheel. It was a great experience. Absolutely incredible they way it handled. From this list open wheel is best experience.

View Poll Results: Which would you drive at the Texas Motor Speedway?
A "Nascar" type vehicle	2	2.38%
Audi R8 or Porsche	9	10.71%
Lambo Gallardo or Ferrari 458	40	47.62%
Indy Car	33	39.29%
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06-28-2017, 03:40 PM	#1
timothy2001 Major 852 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 E92 [0.00]	Which one would YOU drive My wife bought me a gift certificate for a Driving Experience (I really married up). We're all passionate about our cars so I would love to hear from the more experienced folks on here about the options, which would you choose? We're all passionate about our cars so curious to know which is most similar to our M3's.
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Rat3d ///M 997.1TT 1009 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany iTrader: (1)	I've driven a Gallardo (on the streets so different experience) but it was an experience I'll never forget. Tough choice but I think I would go with the Gallardo
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Rat3d ///M 997.1TT 1009 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Germany iTrader: (1)	Oh and none are similar to the M3 lol
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m3nace92 Private First Class 51 Rep 157 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0)	if you're driving, 458 or Porsche (turbo s, gt3 or gt3rs). if you're riding along, I'd have to say indy car would be pretty killer to experience. __________________ IG : m3nace92
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deansbimmer BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 3771 Rep 2,912 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: DFW, Texas iTrader: (17) Garage List 1988 BMW M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 X5M [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Indy car hands down. You could drive Lambos and Ferraris on the street but you can't drive an Indy car around town. Totally different type of experience and much more likely to be a "once in a lifetime" type event than driving some Italian car. As far as which one is most similar to M3? You didn't say which Porsche but I'll assume a 911 type. That would be most similar (but not really, lol). I've got seat time in the R8, 458, and Gallardos and they're cool but nothing like an open cockpit Indy car. That would get me excited! Also.... AAA+++ wife rep.
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06-29-2017, 02:45 AM	#8
loveskiing Lieutenant Colonel 968 Rep 1,612 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Indy car fo sho...
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wildwestm3 Captain 217 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2014 Location: Springboro OH iTrader: (2)	Easy decision...which one do you have no chance of driving on the street? Indy car all the way. 2nd choice would be the NASCAR, which I have done. No street car will compare to that experience... __________________ Thanks, Dave [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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BOOF-M3 Brigadier General 4452 Rep 4,010 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Pasadena Florida iTrader: (1)	So it appears that the Gallardo is the viewer pick. What will you be picking?
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1MOREMOD - 11818 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Will they really let you drive an indy car?
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timothy2001 Major 852 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 E92 [0.00]	There is definitely the option to actually drive an Indy car with a driver coach advising remote via headset. Really appreciate all of the input here, I am going to drive the Indy car. Pretty sure the soonest availability is September and I will report back afterwards.
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06-30-2017, 11:46 AM	#17
1MOREMOD - 11818 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Must be dumbed down version or something can't imagine they can risk you grenading a motor or tranny
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BOOF-M3 Brigadier General 4452 Rep 4,010 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Pasadena Florida iTrader: (1)	Go with the Gallardo, we don't want you to kill yourself and it will be way more enjoyable than being a bundle of nerves the whole time.
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statelax3 Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 991.1 GTS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: charlotte nc iTrader: (0)	Do the Indy car. I did a Barber school in an open wheel. It was a great experience. Absolutely incredible they way it handled. From this list open wheel is best experience.
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