Did my 3 Wheel Drive course this week, and boy did I learn an awful lot!
The 3 Wheel Drive car felt so different to the pre-preproduction demonstrator I tried last year. The cockpit is still an incredibly tight squeeze and the pedal box will need to be set as far forward as possible for me to drive without frequent breaks for my left leg to stop aching.
The course teaches you how to drive the M3W properly and safely get the most out of its incredible performance.
The 3 Wheel Drive car ran without fault or bevel box whine. In fact the soundtrack was amazing.
I discovered, when pulling out at the first road junction, that the back end can step out of line very easily in the wet. I also learn't what Bump Steer really is. The severity of it came as an real shock as I have never experienced anything like it on any previous car I have driven. I guess its a trait of the car and something I will probably have to live with........
The M3W demanded my full concentration, but the rewards were fantastic when I got things right.
I would absolutely recommend the 3 Wheel Drive course to any prospective M3W owners because it is such a different experience to any 'normal' car. I realised that every ride will be a thrilling adventure - can't wait for mine to arrive!!
