Henry964

Next week I am going to participate in Argentina's Porsche Festival
In this activity you compete with other drivers in similar cars (Cayennes vs Cayennes, 964s vs. 964s etc) for the best time done in lapping a circuit with some chicanes created specially to make it slower.
I already broke my clutch in this event before (2004) and I was wondering what other repairs may be derived from this activity ( of course I am going to use a lot of the life of tires and brake pads)
How can I preserve my clutch is my main concern and if anyone has any advice it will be apreciated (Please don´t tell me to go slower I want to win)

Dwane

Were you driving the 964 last time?
There usually is enough warning a clutch is on its last legs.
Dwane

elbeee964

"usually"? Nothing.

-- If everything's up up to maintenance schedules and wear specs -- nothing (should go Kah-Blooey).

Engaging your clutch *decisively* -- not dropping it, nor riding/feathering it -- is best for your its longevity.

Maybe be kind w/ your tranny by not speed/slam-shifting.
Don't ride the brake pedal.

[shrug] Maybe check the oil level between runs.

But given the above, your car should be good for everything you could rationally throw at it.

Drive within your comfort & abilities... and have fun!


(That may be a bit cheeky, but it's something I've grown accustomed to in my two 911's. Now, *wearing out*.... that'$ another $tory.)

Frank 993 C4S

Nothing should break because it's a Porsche! I'd doubt you'd be driving it any harder than the Germans on the Autobahn or up the Alps.

Henry964

Thanks for your answers!!!!

And yes I wasn´t driving a 964 in 2004 it was a 924, and I came back to win my class in 2005