Orthojoe's GT3RS thread: ED and the end of an era for me
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It was coming from the PDK venting/breather tubes. A very slow leak that was probably going on since the car was in Germany. It only occurs with hard driving. My mechanic says leaking from transmission vent lines happens in the cup cars. Nothing to do for now and dealer gave me the car back. I'm not supposed to say more than that for now. No fluids seen yet after another day at the track.
2nd day on the Dunlops and the car was running consistent 1:34s at laguna. Outer edges of front and rear tires are wearing and insides look barely worn. Tires have one day left based on this wear pattern. Stock camber from the factory was -1.5 on all 4 corners. I'm a glutton for punishment and had my mechanic increase it to -2.5 on all 4 corners. Let's see what happens with those numbers on Dunlops.
2nd day on the Dunlops and the car was running consistent 1:34s at laguna. Outer edges of front and rear tires are wearing and insides look barely worn. Tires have one day left based on this wear pattern. Stock camber from the factory was -1.5 on all 4 corners. I'm a glutton for punishment and had my mechanic increase it to -2.5 on all 4 corners. Let's see what happens with those numbers on Dunlops.
BTW, my PDK on .1 GT3 had the same symptoms, but a little stronger leak (also only when driven hard). They replaced an oil pan first. That did not help, so they replaced the PDK.
#319
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Good feedback on the Dunlops, Joe! It seemed like blasphemy when i was singing their praise a year or so ago, and it sounds like the new ones are even better. To me they just felt like they had more grip than the cup 2s. Tires didn’t last as long, but the car had a more go cart feel to it. I will have to try the new ones to see how they feel. Btw, do they have the same sidewall change that the cup 2s now have? I don’t care for the look of the N1 cup 2s.
#320
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Originally Posted by MaxLTV
Thanks for the update! I will get dunlops next then. Sounds like with slightly increased camber they should give at least 3 good days.
BTW, my PDK on .1 GT3 had the same symptoms, but a little stronger leak (also only when driven hard). They replaced an oil pan first. That did not help, so they replaced the PDK.
BTW, my PDK on .1 GT3 had the same symptoms, but a little stronger leak (also only when driven hard). They replaced an oil pan first. That did not help, so they replaced the PDK.
Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
I drove a Lizard yesterday and probably today at Sebring testing setup on Hoosiers.
The handeling wasn’t there yet, but man, it pulls like a freight train. I was surprised!
The handeling wasn’t there yet, but man, it pulls like a freight train. I was surprised!
Originally Posted by RDCR
Hey Joe,
Great driving at Laguna! Given those times I'm curious if you feel like the lap belt is holding you back much? Any plans to put a harness bar & belts in the new RS?
Great driving at Laguna! Given those times I'm curious if you feel like the lap belt is holding you back much? Any plans to put a harness bar & belts in the new RS?
Originally Posted by robmypro
Good feedback on the Dunlops, Joe! It seemed like blasphemy when i was singing their praise a year or so ago, and it sounds like the new ones are even better. To me they just felt like they had more grip than the cup 2s. Tires didn’t last as long, but the car had a more go cart feel to it. I will have to try the new ones to see how they feel. Btw, do they have the same sidewall change that the cup 2s now have? I don’t care for the look of the N1 cup 2s.
#322
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Originally Posted by urban2k
Joe, did you witness the same wind buffeting problems on the RS as on the GT3? Just got my RS and am wondering if I need to install my AWE wind diffuser.
#324
Nordschleife Master
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Originally Posted by Thinker23
Do you trailer your RS to Laguna / Thunderhill or just drive it there?
#325
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Yup we had to install the wind deflectors, we were worried the gorilla would go flying!
Joe, the new 19RS seems very hard spring for Sebring so we’re seeing if softer is better benchmarking my car with even stiffer rates and KWMR 3 way adjustable and OEM wheels VS 19”.
Stock springs with 20/21” it jumps off the track for sure.
Im sure it’s not an issue on any other tracks.
#326
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Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
Yup we had to install the wind deflectors, we were worried the gorilla would go flying!
Joe, the new 19RS seems very hard spring for Sebring so we’re seeing if softer is better benchmarking my car with even stiffer rates and KWMR 3 way adjustable and OEM wheels VS 19”.
Stock springs with 20/21” it jumps off the track for sure.
Im sure it’s not an issue on any other tracks.
#327
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I got it all sorted.
Tuesday open track, all day David Murry Coaching
Wednesday same, all day David Murry Coaching
www.davidmurrytrackdays.com
Thursday - Sunday
PCA www.48hoursatsebring.com
And bring the usual suspects..
Tuesday open track, all day David Murry Coaching
Wednesday same, all day David Murry Coaching
www.davidmurrytrackdays.com
Thursday - Sunday
PCA www.48hoursatsebring.com
And bring the usual suspects..
#328
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Oh that's cruel.