968 Handling
06-30-2003, 07:44 PM
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968 Handling
I went for a drive with three other local PCA cars on Saturday, a 75 911S, 83 911 and a 74 914 with 95 993 engine in it. The 911S and the 914 had a lot of upgrades im not sure about the 83 911.
When we got to some hilly curves they would pull away from me. I never got into any situtation that I considered dangerous or felt like I had pushed it to the edge. I didnt want to find the edge when there were trees on the edge of the road. I only heard tire noise once, and closed the gaps between the curves. But I lacked the confience / experience to push it on the curves.
So what I am hoping for is some advice from any 968 / 944 guys on how to handle those curves. I know I need some practice and am going to look for some track time, but there are not many tracks in the area I live in.
When we got to some hilly curves they would pull away from me. I never got into any situtation that I considered dangerous or felt like I had pushed it to the edge. I didnt want to find the edge when there were trees on the edge of the road. I only heard tire noise once, and closed the gaps between the curves. But I lacked the confience / experience to push it on the curves.
So what I am hoping for is some advice from any 968 / 944 guys on how to handle those curves. I know I need some practice and am going to look for some track time, but there are not many tracks in the area I live in.
06-30-2003, 07:50 PM
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Not sure what is available close to you, but if you can, start attending Autocross to improve your car control and confidence. Cheapest seat time going where you can explore the limits of yourself and your car in safety.
Cheers,
Cheers,
06-30-2003, 07:50 PM
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Some have claimed the 968 is the best handling Street legal car that has ever rolled out from the Porsche factory...
Me... I think those folks are right the 968 is a blast to drive on the curves and is very forgiving for the amature... Some of this comes from the 50/50 weight distribution... If you have the M030 option on your car then you are SET for the twisties...!
Me... I think those folks are right the 968 is a blast to drive on the curves and is very forgiving for the amature... Some of this comes from the 50/50 weight distribution... If you have the M030 option on your car then you are SET for the twisties...!
06-30-2003, 07:53 PM
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I have LSD but no M030, I do believe it is a great handling car and probably the best. Unfortunately the driver needs practice. I have been considering AutoX, there are events about 60 miles away.
What would you guys do to prepare for your first event? My 968 is a Cab do I need a helmet or a roll bar?
What would you guys do to prepare for your first event? My 968 is a Cab do I need a helmet or a roll bar?
06-30-2003, 07:58 PM
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Bruce, It's rather suprizing that the 911s were hout gunning you on the twisties. The 911s have HORRIBLE weight distrbution.
BTW, if you think a 968 is hard to handle when pushed to the limit, try a 930!
BTW, if you think a 968 is hard to handle when pushed to the limit, try a 930!
06-30-2003, 08:03 PM
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You don't need a roll bar for AX (at least with PCA) and at the PCA events here they have loaner helmets at the event so you don't "need" to buy one. Best thing is to make sure your car is in good running order. BTW here are some good links:
<a href="http://www.ncr-pca.org/autocross/autocross-101.htm" target="_blank">http://www.ncr-pca.org/autocross/autocross-101.htm</a>
<a href="http://www.ncr-pca.org/autocross/autox-first-timers.htm" target="_blank">http://www.ncr-pca.org/autocross/autox-first-timers.htm</a>
I drive about 70mi to the AX here in the NE area. Well worth the time and effort.
Cheers,
<a href="http://www.ncr-pca.org/autocross/autocross-101.htm" target="_blank">http://www.ncr-pca.org/autocross/autocross-101.htm</a>
<a href="http://www.ncr-pca.org/autocross/autox-first-timers.htm" target="_blank">http://www.ncr-pca.org/autocross/autox-first-timers.htm</a>
I drive about 70mi to the AX here in the NE area. Well worth the time and effort.
Cheers,
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06-30-2003, 09:05 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by jabbadeznuts:
<strong>Bruce, It's rather suprizing that the 911s were hout gunning you on the twisties. The 911s have HORRIBLE weight distrbution.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Would you be surprised to see a 996TT, GT2 or GT3 outgun you?
They dont have the best weight distribution either <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
The weight distribution of an F1 car isn't 50/50 far as I know...
<strong>Bruce, It's rather suprizing that the 911s were hout gunning you on the twisties. The 911s have HORRIBLE weight distrbution.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Would you be surprised to see a 996TT, GT2 or GT3 outgun you?
They dont have the best weight distribution either <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
The weight distribution of an F1 car isn't 50/50 far as I know...
06-30-2003, 09:34 PM
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Bruce, the first mod you should do would be the mo30 sway bars-I upgraded both my old coupe and my new cab, and the difference is noticeable-you won't have to track the car to feel the difference.
