First track weekend in new 991.2 GT3
#17
Drifting
manitou202 ^ have confidence in your experience , keep your wits about you no doubt , and allow your right foot to control your comfort level , then push a touch more to learn . we are a lucky bunch to have the success to get to this playground sporting such a great car .!!
Last edited by R.Deacon; 04-12-2018 at 04:09 PM.
#18
Instructor
I was the comparably spec'd .2 GT3 that was there with you this past weekend, I don't think our cars had many differences other than color and really liked your GBM. It was also my first time out in the new GT3 and I agree that it was a bit more of a handful than I initially expected, but what a joy and amazing car it is. If it makes you feel any better, Barber is my home track too and I have logged thousands of laps there, just not in a rear engine car, mostly in a track prep'd C6 Z06 which I still have and enjoy. The new GT3 definitely demands a level of respect from the driver, but like you, I look forward to attempting to master the car to the best of my ability in the time to come. Don't give up on it and I hope to see back out there soon.
#19
Instructor
Thread Starter
I was the comparably spec'd .2 GT3 that was there with you this past weekend, I don't think our cars had many differences other than color and really liked your GBM. It was also my first time out in the new GT3 and I agree that it was a bit more of a handful than I initially expected, but what a joy and amazing car it is. If it makes you feel any better, Barber is my home track too and I have logged thousands of laps there, just not in a rear engine car, mostly in a track prep'd C6 Z06 which I still have and enjoy. The new GT3 definitely demands a level of respect from the driver, but like you, I look forward to attempting to master the car to the best of my ability in the time to come. Don't give up on it and I hope to see back out there soon.
Last edited by JRidge; 04-12-2018 at 05:44 PM.
#20
Thanks! By the time I left on Sunday I was feeling a lot better than I did on Saturday. Chi can tell you, I was pretty quick in my GT4, so it was both humbling and unfamiliar to feel inadequate in the car. But I embrace the suck and look so very forward to playing some cat-and-mouse with you out there where I get my rear-engine track legs steady underneath me!
Also, I'm the guy with the "old" 991.1 GT3 drooling over the new rides!
Can't wait to get out there and drive with you guys again.
#24
Instructor
Chi has big kahunas and is an impressive driver. I leave all my nannies turned on, at least until I get to know the car better. Last weekend Chi was behind me going through turn 2 and I could practically see him out of my passenger window for a brief moment. Not sure if it was me or the nannies that saved it, but I sure am glad they were on.
#25
Chi has big kahunas and is an impressive driver. I leave all my nannies turned on, at least until I get to know the car better. Last weekend Chi was behind me going through turn 2 and I could practically see him out of my passenger window for a brief moment. Not sure if it was me or the nannies that saved it, but I sure am glad they were on.
Might have to trade up🤣
#26
Drifting
out come . This has a happened numerous times at Daytona and Sebring PBIR. I can out run most all RS cars with Trakcar being an exception at Sebring
with total stock set-up (mods---- Pads , fluid , SW , track alignment ) with all nannies always on in PDK paddle mode seating in my sofa turning 2:18's -2:19s
recently forced off track onto lawn , next session fluid antifreeze /OIl? under the bridge in T 17 @ sebring and elsewhere and I needed all the help possible to keep the car on the hard
off the armco / wall . I have felt the only times nannies have held me back cause the nut in the left seat was lose . Just my experience .
Last edited by R.Deacon; 04-13-2018 at 09:56 AM.
#27
Instructor
Thread Starter
I left nannies on for first time out, and every time they intervened I got distracted by it and tried to make some sort of (probably unnecessary) adjustment. Hard to tell in every case whether they are saving me or just interfering, but I suspect the latter, as it's consistently the same 2 spots on the track where the contours and elevation make the rear end especially light. It's good to know that those spots are there and drive accordingly but once I'm a little more comfortable with how the car will respond I'd like to do away with the interference and turn them off.
#28
Rennlist Member
Thanks for the very nice post, and sharing your fears, challenges, and joys with the GT3.
#29
Three Wheelin'
@JRidge: Thanks for posting this ! It is sooooo recognizable. I have many of the same feelings, thoughts and doubts. Coming from a mere C2 in which I had full confidence, the GT3 is a big learning curve for me. It obviously takes a very well versed driver to get the most of this car ! I'm not there yet, much to learn !
#30
I took a friend out for a session and he laughed and referred to my driving as "electronixing" around the track.