AutoXing wit a lease

Nikki · 01-21-2006, 04:14 PM

Are you allowed to autox with your car if you're leasing it? I want to do it this weekend but I don't want to void my warranty or anything. They wouldn't ever find out anyways right? I'm not looking to go insane or anything, I just want to putt around on the track for fun.

canucklion · 01-21-2006, 04:27 PM

go for it girl! I don't see how they would find out if you don't go all-out crazy on the track... have fun

db17k · 01-21-2006, 04:43 PM

i don't think it's in your lease agreement, smoke'm all and take pics and video!

BMW F22 · 01-21-2006, 04:45 PM

is there a track around the bay??

db17k · 01-21-2006, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

is there a track around the bay??

Infineon up north between Novato and Vallejo, and theres Laguna down by monterey

BMW F22 · 01-21-2006, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by db17k

Infineon up north between Novato and Vallejo, and theres Laguna down by monterey

You can just take your car there, pay a fee, and drive it around?? Are there requirements such as helmets and such??

SteveMD · 01-21-2006, 04:58 PM

Just remember when you hand it back, it has to have 1/4" tread on all four tires.

db17k · 01-21-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

You can just take your car there, pay a fee, and drive it around?? Are there requirements such as helmets and such??

i'd check the respective websites for regulations, but you can take your car there for a fee yes.

Infineon Raceway
www.infineonraceway.com

Laguna Seca Raceway
www.laguna-seca.com

i've been on Laguna for the Skip Barber racing school, that was heeeellllof fun, ofcourse we had these mini formula racecars. 0-60 in 4.4 seconds! swweeeeeet

petefalzzz · 01-21-2006, 05:53 PM

What track are you going too Nikki? I having been thinking of doing this for a while. Then again, I autox every morning on the sawgrass... :rocks:

shimshimhada · 01-21-2006, 06:33 PM

I don't think AutoX would be a problem, TRACKING it however...

Nikki · 01-21-2006, 07:56 PM

Cool, thanks everyone. I was thinking of going up to Moroso, I don't have a helmet yet though.

kt157 · 01-21-2006, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by db17k

i'd check the respective websites for regulations, but you can take your car there for a fee yes.

Infineon Raceway
www.infineonraceway.com

Laguna Seca Raceway
www.laguna-seca.com

i've been on Laguna for the Skip Barber racing school, that was heeeellllof fun, ofcourse we had these mini formula racecars. 0-60 in 4.4 seconds! swweeeeeet

u forgot thunderhill like another hr from sac.
i think theres also a track in tracy too.
yes, u will need a helmet. a track day usually cost 150+ depending on day and event (well thats how much it cost for motorcycles, it might cost for cars)

petesamprs · 01-21-2006, 11:07 PM

autox should be fine for lease - they won't know regardless. Just realize that your insurance coverage might not be valid during it since it's a timed event. Most people are fine with that since it's very safe and lots of room for error.

kt157 · 01-21-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by petesamprs

autox should be fine for lease - they won't know regardless. Just realize that your insurance coverage might not be valid during it since it's a timed event. Most people are fine with that since it's very safe and lots of room for error.

insurance will cover it if its for educational/ school

Nikki · 06-06-2006, 05:21 PM

I just wanted to bump this and ask if anyone knows any local autoX meets where you don't need to join a club.

Driv3r · 06-06-2006, 06:13 PM

join BMWCCA, i beleive they are haivng a track meet/day at homestead miami speedway in a little, but through BMWCCA you will find alot of the AutoX's in SoFla, maybe not all but a good amount!

Driv3r · 06-06-2006, 06:14 PM

sorry nikki did read your last post but your going to have to join a club, if not then just wait till one comes around but it will be more expensive to non-members

shimshimhada · 06-06-2006, 06:22 PM

Just join the CCA already.

c5driver951 · 06-06-2006, 06:25 PM

You can do any SCCA auto-X without being a member, but be prepared for a slightly higher entry fee.

They also typically have loaner helmets, and will let you ride with some more experienced individuals to get the hang of it. Of course, the loaners aren't always the nicest helmets...

Nikki · 06-06-2006, 07:15 PM

do they have loaner children helmets? i believe i am a children's large.

petesamprs · 06-06-2006, 07:24 PM

Just buy one - you can get a 2000 for <$100. btw- did my first auto-x this past weekend (in my leased e90). great time.

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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	AutoXing wit a lease Are you allowed to autox with your car if you're leasing it? I want to do it this weekend but I don't want to void my warranty or anything. They wouldn't ever find out anyways right? I'm not looking to go insane or anything, I just want to putt around on the track for fun. __________________ Nikki
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Cool, thanks everyone. I was thinking of going up to Moroso, I don't have a helmet yet though. __________________ Nikki
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petesamprs Lieutenant 34 Rep 519 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: northeast iTrader: (0)	autox should be fine for lease - they won't know regardless. Just realize that your insurance coverage might not be valid during it since it's a timed event. Most people are fine with that since it's very safe and lots of room for error. __________________ '14 535i (ED) Retired: '08 M5, '08 550i (ED), '06 330i
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I just wanted to bump this and ask if anyone knows any local autoX meets where you don't need to join a club. __________________ Nikki
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Driv3r Colonel 177 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	sorry nikki did read your last post but your going to have to join a club, if not then just wait till one comes around but it will be more expensive to non-members __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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