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Does it count if I did stop watch runs? I didn't have data but I used a timer on the front straight flagging station when viewing my videos. I managed a few 2:13.6X to 2:13.8X at VIR this past weekend with PCA Zone 2.

johnsopa

Had fun yesterday running with the VIR Drivers Club. First time back at VIR in over 10 years. It was about 38F (air temp) for our first run. Third (and last run for me) was the fastest run of the day at about 52 - 54F.

Couple of "stock cars", race GT3s and a GT3 RS in my run group. Very fun. I'll have to find some videos of the stock cars passing me -- my ears were ringing.

Ended up with a fast lap of 2:09.74 on the full course.

At NJMP I play with a lot of 997 and 991 GT3s and never really felt under powered. However, following this 991 GT3 RS really makes me want a boost feature on the straights.

You guys running 2:03s have some serious speed. I believe I have about 2 secs left but beyond that, my pucker factor would be way too high.

(BTW - Matt - my NJMP Thunderbolt time of 1:29.86 (see post #550) still need to be added.)

John@Fabspeed

Man 1:29s at Thunderbolt...I need to step up my game haha. What tires were you on? I'm running low 1:33s albeit on whooped Super Sports...

johnsopa

Is that in your 987 R or a GT4? If the former, that's not shabby at all!

John@Fabspeed

987 R, I wish a GT4. I was going to get one but couldn't justify twice the cost, especially as I was buying the car 2 weeks before I got married

Thanks btw, it felt pretty quick for the car but it needs GT3 LCAs, an alignment, and sticky tires Badly. Who do you run your GT4 with at NJMP? Should hit the track together sometime.

johnsopa

I'm a member in their Drivers Club. Guests are always welcome.

aryork

Nice lap and the video is very stable (not shaky like mine). I did a quick comparison of my best run last weekend (2:12) with your 2:09 (playing videos side-by-side). It's not exact, but probably close. Kind of interesting in that on the long straights you are going faster and braking later. I'm letting off the gas a bit due to my pucker factor around 140.

fabe32

Hi there OrthoJoe,
Was in THill for the first time last weekend, first time ever on a track for me. Got upgraded from yellow with instructor to green/blue group on Sun and did 2:07 with traffic. Learning so much from your video. Driving a GT3 and so happy driving to drive it on the track. Shooting for 2:02 ish next time (3d track on day ever) and improving my peripheral awareness and everything else.
I am sure I will see you next time and will hopefully join the red group soon and learn from you guys

usctrojanGT3

Going to Buttonwillow this Friday with BBI wing uprights and wing lip gurney so looking to get under 1:55 on RE-71Rs.

orthojoe

2:07 for your first time at thill and 2nd time on track is really fast for a GT3. That is impressive. Keep it up and remember to think about your 'bailouts' if you are about to go off track.

Here is a video of my best lap at thill in a GT3 for you to review:

Beantown Kman

^^ Nice video. Great driving Joe!

GeoJoe

I'm curious to know what's the 3-4sec difference showing on your phone on the window mount v/s the timer on the left side of the YouTube video frame? Such a setup must really take some planning and post-production. Thanks!

orthojoe

Thanks, man!

The timer on the left is a Solo DL. The phone is running the Porsche track app. Where do you see a time difference? The only difference is the start/stop marker and the track app logged a 1:57.2 vs the solo DL 1:57.3. The Digital counter on the lower left matches the Solo DL time of 1:57.3.
Post production is a total PITA the first few times you do it. I have templates now, and I've done it so many times that it takes little time and effort to make them now. There is a steep learning curve though.

Bill Lehman

I'll be very interested in your opinion of the gurney flap. Are you adding any front aero?