930 track help
03-08-2007, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dholling13
This brings up an interesting point and is directed at Colin; would you recommend a first time DE driver in a modified 964 turbo use sport cup tires his first time on the track? I purchased a set and have them on wheels and ready to roll; but have gotten mixed results on what to do.
Originally Posted by aeschen
It has very high limits and it wont bite you when those are tpassed.
03-08-2007, 03:37 PM
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The points made about the tires are very much appreciated and sound like they are dead on. I think multiple wheels and tires are going to be with me next weekend.
03-08-2007, 04:17 PM
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I am looking at a few boxsters for a track car. What do you guys think? I would keep it stock for now and slowly add things to make it handle better. Then slowly move onto the 930. Thoughts?
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
03-08-2007, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by cardsrule
I am looking at a few boxsters for a track car. What do you guys think? I would keep it stock for now and slowly add things to make it handle better. Then slowly move onto the 930. Thoughts?
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
03-08-2007, 07:00 PM
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Thanks for the nice words, Colin & Gary!
Scott - I agree with Gary regarding your next car. The earlier 911's (SC Carrera) are very similar beasts to the 930. Learn on them and you've got most of the characterisitcs down. The 930 has a wider rear track, better brakes, bigger tires, and of course more springy power. The Boxster is a totally different car. Meant for girls. DOH! That one's going to come back to bite me, but it was fun.
There's a really great guy in our club who can sling his boxster around quite well actually. However, the SC is far more tuneable, cheaper, and mimics the dynamics of your 930. Get the hang of the SC and you'll love the 930. Drive a boxster or cayman and you'll sell your air cooled classic and never learn what it's like.
Oh, re different turbos for quicker boost - I'm researching doing that for mine now. For you, I'd suggest staying with the lag, and see if you can't dial down the boost as is, or use a taller gear. When you're comfortable with the way the car handles then maybe look into more responsive turbos. Just my two cents.
Good luck.
Scott - I agree with Gary regarding your next car. The earlier 911's (SC Carrera) are very similar beasts to the 930. Learn on them and you've got most of the characterisitcs down. The 930 has a wider rear track, better brakes, bigger tires, and of course more springy power. The Boxster is a totally different car. Meant for girls. DOH! That one's going to come back to bite me, but it was fun.
There's a really great guy in our club who can sling his boxster around quite well actually. However, the SC is far more tuneable, cheaper, and mimics the dynamics of your 930. Get the hang of the SC and you'll love the 930. Drive a boxster or cayman and you'll sell your air cooled classic and never learn what it's like.
Oh, re different turbos for quicker boost - I'm researching doing that for mine now. For you, I'd suggest staying with the lag, and see if you can't dial down the boost as is, or use a taller gear. When you're comfortable with the way the car handles then maybe look into more responsive turbos. Just my two cents.
Good luck.
