First DE with my 928
11-22-2010, 08:13 PM
#31
Race Director
I had a BLAST driving my stock 88 S4 automatic on track...I think I took it out 6 times....
Just watch your oil pressure!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On street tires with good oil you should be fine....it takes a few DE's to really start pushing the car to the point the oil pressure becomes an issue!
Just watch your oil pressure!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On street tires with good oil you should be fine....it takes a few DE's to really start pushing the car to the point the oil pressure becomes an issue!
11-22-2010, 08:16 PM
#32
Race Director
Bilsteins are a great upgrade.......I ran stock suspension with about 90k in my 88....while I thought it handled fine...it was not as crisp as other street 928's with bilsteins and upgraded springs.... For a dual sport 928 that is mostly on the street I would run bilsteins on stock springs... I think my peak G forces was in the 1.15g range....
also make sure you don't run low on transmission fluid....if the transmissions are kept full of fluid and reasonably cool they will last about forever!
also make sure you don't run low on transmission fluid....if the transmissions are kept full of fluid and reasonably cool they will last about forever!
11-22-2010, 08:42 PM
#34
Drifting
Thread Starter
Bilsteins are a great upgrade.......I ran stock suspension with about 90k in my 88....while I thought it handled fine...it was not as crisp as other street 928's with bilsteins and upgraded springs.... For a dual sport 928 that is mostly on the street I would run bilsteins on stock springs... I think my peak G forces was in the 1.15g range....
also make sure you don't run low on transmission fluid....if the transmissions are kept full of fluid and reasonably cool they will last about forever!
also make sure you don't run low on transmission fluid....if the transmissions are kept full of fluid and reasonably cool they will last about forever!
11-22-2010, 08:53 PM
#35
Nordschleife Master
Brian,
That is what happened to mine...tranny fluid level was fine, but it got WAY to hot! No telling why of if it was just the fact that I was pushing the car so hard for so many miles on the same fluid. Probably the latter. I never changed the fluid and went from Green all the way to instructor and racer on it! Bad idea!
I NEVER have had an oil pressure problem though. Even in the long sweeping fast turns in my car... Not saying it can't happen, but all 928's burn through some oil when pushed hard on track and I let mine get WAY to low one time, so Ken, I would check the oil every other session till you get a really good handle on oil use.
Be cool and keep the rubber side to the road!
That is what happened to mine...tranny fluid level was fine, but it got WAY to hot! No telling why of if it was just the fact that I was pushing the car so hard for so many miles on the same fluid. Probably the latter. I never changed the fluid and went from Green all the way to instructor and racer on it! Bad idea!
I NEVER have had an oil pressure problem though. Even in the long sweeping fast turns in my car... Not saying it can't happen, but all 928's burn through some oil when pushed hard on track and I let mine get WAY to low one time, so Ken, I would check the oil every other session till you get a really good handle on oil use.
Be cool and keep the rubber side to the road!
11-22-2010, 09:03 PM
#36
Race Car
Took my 928 to the track for the first time at the PCA DE at VIR this weekend ( Nov. 19th-21st, 2010).
First, huge thanks to my instructor, Dell Tolin. He was calm, cool, collected and made it all worthwhile.
Disappointingly, out of roughly 200 Porsche's there, I was the only 928. But there were some gorgeous cars!
First, huge thanks to my instructor, Dell Tolin. He was calm, cool, collected and made it all worthwhile.
Disappointingly, out of roughly 200 Porsche's there, I was the only 928. But there were some gorgeous cars!
Dell is terriffic. You got a great assignment there.
I plan to get out there with Carolinas PCA next season. Glad to hear you had a positive experience!
11-22-2010, 09:59 PM
#38
Drifting
Thread Starter
"The 928 is happy cruising on the autobahn at 120mph all day long" ( I've also seen it as 150mph)
Sorry, I can't imaging cruising at that speed for a long period of time. The car may be fine, but my nerves would be shattered.
11-22-2010, 10:05 PM
#39
Three Wheelin'
I was gonna ask if I had run into you at one of the last PCA get-togethers I attended. But, I think I was thinking of a shorter guy!
Sounds like that Cary/Apex thing in the mornings might be fun! I have a hard time meeting at Brier Creek, it's too damn early and I live an HOUR+ away.
11-22-2010, 10:08 PM
#40
Drifting
Thread Starter
Brier Creek is a nice gathering, good people and lotsa nice cars.
But, like you, its much farther away for me. The Apex group are great guys, and its right around the corner.
But, like you, its much farther away for me. The Apex group are great guys, and its right around the corner.
11-22-2010, 10:11 PM
#41
Burning Brakes
Looks like it was fantastic Ken... If you go back in the spring, I'm there with you.
Are you going to be at WZ on Saturday? Pump is back in... Should we show up early? :-)
Are you going to be at WZ on Saturday? Pump is back in... Should we show up early? :-)
11-22-2010, 10:16 PM
#42
Three Wheelin'
You guys still meeting at the Bean and Bagel Cafe? Seems that's only about 20 minutes closer to me...
11-22-2010, 10:21 PM
#43
Drifting
Thread Starter
We meet at Wake Zone Coffee. Bean & Bagel is closed.
http://thewakezone.com/
And I will be there Saturday. Early will depend on my Friday night, but no later than about 7:30.
http://thewakezone.com/
And I will be there Saturday. Early will depend on my Friday night, but no later than about 7:30.
11-22-2010, 11:00 PM
#44
Rennlist Member
Ken - how long were your driving sessions and how did your brakes hold up. I've had my 84S (similar to yours - bone stock, good fluids, pads and rotors) at two track days in Gainesville where we usually run short sessions (about 7 or 8 minutes) and my brakes were fine. But on longer sessions I get some noticeable fade. I'm contemplating S4 brakes or biting the bullet on GTS brakes if it's really necessary. How were yours?
11-22-2010, 11:05 PM
#45
Race Car
Ken - how long were your driving sessions and how did your brakes hold up. I've had my 84S (similar to yours - bone stock, good fluids, pads and rotors) at two track days in Gainesville where we usually run short sessions (about 7 or 8 minutes) and my brakes were fine. But on longer sessions I get some noticeable fade. I'm contemplating S4 brakes or biting the bullet on GTS brakes if it's really necessary. How were yours?