Ron Fellows Spring Mountain
Burning Brakes
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Some folks think you have to wait for your booklet and Spring Mountain info letter from GM prior to signing up for class. Once you have your car, all you need is your VIN to get signed up for the discounted class - no need to wait months for the letter.
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They basically say ball of right foot on break and move the side/heel of the right foot to gas. Revs should be around 3500.
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Thanks. Not that I want to belabor this but I attached a couple diagrams that show the two different styles I've been reading about. Spring Mountain teaches you to do it like the black and white version not the version with the red and green feet right?
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Yep. And actually even a bit more of the right side of the foot touching the gas.
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Hope to be able to go to that course some day. Everyone that has attended has been very pleased with the experience.
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[QUOTE I attached a couple diagrams that show the two different styles I've been reading about. Spring Mountain teaches you to do it like the black and white version not the version with the red and green feet right?[/QUOTE]
just got back from a 2 day course... they taught us the version that is red/green ... not the black and white version.
I had problems doing it as did a few others and reverted to the rev matching feature. :-(
charlie
just got back from a 2 day course... they taught us the version that is red/green ... not the black and white version.
I had problems doing it as did a few others and reverted to the rev matching feature. :-(
charlie
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I booked for this August because I plan to be in Vegas for that week. You only have a year from taking delivery to attend the school so don't wait for the packet from GM to book it. My certificate came 4 months after taking delivery but I did not wait for it. I just gave them my vin to book the 2 day school.
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Just came back from the 2 day level 1 class - Great Time !!
Here's a couple laps on video - I'm following the instructor in a Camaro and he's talking me thru the laps on the radio
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qvkdywv3cc...chool.mp4?dl=0
Here's a couple laps on video - I'm following the instructor in a Camaro and he's talking me thru the laps on the radio
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qvkdywv3cc...chool.mp4?dl=0
Last edited by Frank O'Hara; Apr 12, 2015 at 02:28 PM.
I will be here for the 3 days school. 
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Just came back from the 2 day level 1 class - Great Time !! Here's a couple laps on video - I'm following the instructor in a Camaro and he's talking me thru the laps on the radio https://www.dropbox.com/s/qvkdywv3cc...chool.mp4?dl=0
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Hey ! A fellow corvette forum member ! I'm here as well for the 3 day walking out the door to get breakfast in a second.
Gotta love the condo they give ya here with the nice view of the track right out your window.
It's a small world !
Gotta love the condo they give ya here with the nice view of the track right out your window.
It's a small world !
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I just got back from the Spring Mountain driving course.
I loved it!!!
I highly recommend it. I did not buy the extra insurance, I don't think it was needed.
For those planning on going, bring a GoPro or a SD card to record your sessions.
Facilities and meals were very good.
I'm planning on returning for their level 2.
I loved it!!!
I highly recommend it. I did not buy the extra insurance, I don't think it was needed.
For those planning on going, bring a GoPro or a SD card to record your sessions.
Facilities and meals were very good.
I'm planning on returning for their level 2.
