Hi Fanatics
We recently had the pleasure of attending the BMW M Town City Drop in JHB & CT, so here's a small write up on the action that ensued and preview for those that hadn't attended!
For the DBN Fanatics, apologies in advance for the spoilers... 😅😅
So what is BMW M TOWN CITY DROP??
WHERE TOO MUCH IS JUST RIGHT.
Don’t miss the event that every high-performance car fan is buzzing about - The M TOWN CITY DROP. Turn your city into a racetrack with adrenaline-fuelled entertainment, high-speed thrills and much more.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE M TOWN CITY DROP
· M TOWN Rush exclusive product experience
· Drag-racing shows
· M Power driving experiences
· Awesome food stalls
Get up close with iconic BMW M models and enjoy front-row seats to pure exhilaration, exclusively in M TOWN – where too much is just right.
VENUES & DATES
Johannesburg
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 October 2021, BMW xDrive Park
Cape Town
Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 November 2021, Silo District
Durban
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 November 2021, Suncoast Casino Globe
The day started off quick & easy (considering Howler was used for ticketing, I think most are familiar with this nightmare but) the check in process was seamless and in no time, we were in!
Complimentary masks and bottled water were given to each entrant - nice touch BMW SA, since our day was a scorcher.
As soon as we walked in, we knew we were at a BMW event, right at home🤣
We were treated to:
3 different Driving Experiences:
M Drift
Utilizing the F8x M3 & M4, we got to experience the art of controlling your BMW when things go "sideways" 😜 drifting & spinning was the order of the day. As BMW M's are infamous for... 👨🦯👨🦯
M Drag
By far my favourite of the day, utilizing the G8x M3 & M4 C's, F87 M2C's & G0x X3M & X4M C's. We got to experience the brute force these Twin Turbo 6's had to offer, in a safe environment.
Also the reason for it being my favourite was, we got to see the new G8x in action! For RWD cars, they are not to be messed with at the lights😐 BMW were able to harness the power and deliver it exceptionally well on this new platform. Cant wait to see what the XDrive versions will do!🤫
M Gymkhana
This was by far the least favourite and a bit of a fail, utilizing the F4x M135i & M235i and G30 M550i. We got to experience the sheer agility and handling of these BMWs. But (for the JHB leg anyway) this wasn't so. The cars were understeering badly in the slaloms, this (IMO) was partly due to the area chosen and the surface they were on. It was not tarred and very slippery, almost like an underground parking lot. I think a better area / surface should be chosen for this in future🙏
(All experiences were piloted by a BMW Professional)
2 Retail / After Sales displays:
BMW M Town Store
BMW clothing and accessories, as well as event only merchandise was on sale
BMW M Performance Parts
A display of all the parts you'll need when purchasing your BMW😜
1 Media Activation:
M Town Rush
We witnessed a reel of BMW Passenger, Sport & Race evolution over the years, culminating in the launch of the all new G83 M4 Convertible and F90 M5 CS, on S.A soil.
This was a really well thought out, enjoyable and for the BMW enthusiast, appreciative glimpse into how far the company has come and their many successes over the years. (Not quite sure if the media is available, but I will ask. And post the link in this thread if received)
And last but not least, various Product Displays from each series in the BMW Line up. Enabling us to get a proper look and feel for many of these cars, where you might not have had the chance to before.
All in all, this was an awesome family day out for the BMW enthusiast. Due to COVID restrictions, tickets were capped for each day, which meant a sold out audience. This was welcomed, as no area was crowded and we took full advantage of all this event had to offer!
So kudos to you BMW SA!!! And Thank You for having us!
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