Test Tracks & nagging Wife
08-18-2006, 04:03 PM
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Test Tracks & nagging Wife
Where are test tracks in Orange County, CA?
My wife and I are purchasing our first porsche in the upcoming months (hopefully), and I will want to test the speed and handling after I purchase it!
We are looking at a the new 911 Carrera Cab. Geez, the last thing I want is a ticket on the first drive home! I'll try to push for the S model, but I dont know if 10k is worth the extra performance.
Something else too. Personally, I would want a 03-04 911 Turbo Cab. for the same money, but my wife wants a new car. Should I push for the Turbo?
Thanks!
My wife and I are purchasing our first porsche in the upcoming months (hopefully), and I will want to test the speed and handling after I purchase it!
We are looking at a the new 911 Carrera Cab. Geez, the last thing I want is a ticket on the first drive home! I'll try to push for the S model, but I dont know if 10k is worth the extra performance.
Something else too. Personally, I would want a 03-04 911 Turbo Cab. for the same money, but my wife wants a new car. Should I push for the Turbo?
Thanks!
08-18-2006, 04:14 PM
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If you're going to track the car regularly, I would'nt get a Cab. They're nice cars, but it's pretty easy to overwhelm a cab chassis on a track.
If you're just going out for a one time test and tune, then more power to ya!
BTW, have you driven a base 997 coupe? That's a wonderful car (barring the frameless doors
).
If you're just going out for a one time test and tune, then more power to ya!
BTW, have you driven a base 997 coupe? That's a wonderful car (barring the frameless doors
).
08-18-2006, 04:34 PM
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Newer cabs are pretty stiff cars.
Make sure that whatever group you DO run with - that they allow cabs. Some do not.
Go with your local Porsche Club for some beginner DEs
Make sure that whatever group you DO run with - that they allow cabs. Some do not.
Go with your local Porsche Club for some beginner DEs
08-18-2006, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by pitabun
Where are test tracks in Orange County, CA?
My wife and I are purchasing our first porsche in the upcoming months (hopefully), and I will want to test the speed and handling after I purchase it!
We are looking at a the new 911 Carrera Cab. Geez, the last thing I want is a ticket on the first drive home! I'll try to push for the S model, but I dont know if 10k is worth the extra performance.
Something else too. Personally, I would want a 03-04 911 Turbo Cab. for the same money, but my wife wants a new car. Should I push for the Turbo?
Thanks!
My wife and I are purchasing our first porsche in the upcoming months (hopefully), and I will want to test the speed and handling after I purchase it!
We are looking at a the new 911 Carrera Cab. Geez, the last thing I want is a ticket on the first drive home! I'll try to push for the S model, but I dont know if 10k is worth the extra performance.
Something else too. Personally, I would want a 03-04 911 Turbo Cab. for the same money, but my wife wants a new car. Should I push for the Turbo?
Thanks!
Here is a get together tomorrow (Sat).
This is the 3rd Saturday coming up, so that means:
DOUGHNUTS WITH KEN (FAST FREDDY)
8:30 - 9:45
KRISPY KREMES
330 The City Drive South (~1/3 mile north of the 22 freeway)
The Block of Orange
Orange
After Krispy Kremes, gaggle on over to Haus of Performance for the 10AM
Tech Session.
Frank Hanrahan is a long-time Porsche tech (1971) and racer who knows
our
cars really well.
Franks plans to discuss tires, performance driving, Porsche maintenance
and any other questions that you may have.
10:00 - ??
Haus of Performance
3198-L Airport Loop
Costa Mesa
(see the map on inside back cover of the Pando or follow us from Krispy
Kremes)
See you there.
Cheers
