On track experiences and video's 991 GT3 only.
#691
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You ran automatic or shift yourself, or just override sometimes.
What happens when you get out of it because the car brakes loose? Car downshifts? Does nothing?
#692
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I also found that running in the sport shock setting, the car was far more twitchy with the setup I was running (tended to oversteer more - especially in the two areas where the car "catches air", and the car seemed to also understeer and oversteer more frequently out of moderate speed corners (whereas in the stock shock setting, the car was much more settled)). The stock setting was certainly faster and more stable on this particular track set-up. I found the same thing to be true in my gen 2 RS. If I were to change anything on the car, I would change out shocks for 2-ways. I was running tire pressures around 33-35 hot (measured with tire pressure gauge and not the TPMS).
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#694
Found the video on youtube. The guy can drive. Pretty good timing with a passenger and considerable amount of traffic. What a car!
http://youtu.be/lS1UfQFyi7Y
http://youtu.be/lS1UfQFyi7Y
Last edited by karimgt3; 05-11-2015 at 02:23 PM.
#696
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That's Manu from Italy? If so he doesn't own the car just rented it I believe. It was only his second time out in it.,it's 100% factory from The RSR guys. He's an armature driver but one of the fastest at the Green Hell and a natural. He took it out first time last year and did a 7.32 with on car traffic and passenger so it looks like the track is very fast now in May probably a good time for a record 991 RS lap which I'm sure by now the factory have in the bag before the press launch next week. I've spoken to him last year about the car - at the time he felt it would be tough to get under 7.30 and he thought the factory time of 7.25 was a bit optimistic. However he lost at least 3s that lap with traffic and minus another 2 for the extra 100kg so it would seem he's probably capable of a 7.28 in the car which would support a lap by Timo around 7.25. He definitely was more "on it" this time, pushing harder. IMO he's a slightly better driver on the airing than vHorst at SportAuto. he currently owns a Speciale which he has set a PB if 7.26 IIRC. Raw talent...
Last edited by Macca; 05-12-2015 at 01:38 AM.
#697
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Driven in manual too with TC off. His best time (with traffic unfortunately) that day was a 7.31 - I know he will be itching to get sub 7.30 so keep your eyes peeled for another attempt in the next month or so...
#698
That's Manu from Italy? If so he doesn't own the car just rented it I believe. It was only his second time out in it.,it's 100% factory from The RSR guys. He's an armature driver but one of the fastest at the Green Hell and a natural. He took it out first time last year and did a 7.32 with on car traffic and passenger so it looks like the track is very fast now in May probably a good time for a record 991 RS lap which I'm sure by now the factory have in the bag before the press launch next week. I've spoken to him last year about the car - at the time he felt it would be tough to get under 7.30 and he thought the factory time of 7.25 was a bit optimistic. However he lost at least 3s that lap with traffic and minus another 2 for the extra 100kg so it would seem he's probably capable of a 7.28 in the car which would support a lap by Timo around 7.25. He definitely was more "on it" this time, pushing harder. IMO he's a slightly better driver on the airing than vHorst at SportAuto. he currently owns a Speciale which he has set a PB if 7.26 IIRC. Raw talent...
I dont think it's Manu behind the wheel, Manu is "Powerslide Lover" on youtube isn't it? http://youtu.be/fgjkR_KZMS8
Maybe with brand new tires aswell, the 7:25 may be achievable.
Karim
#699
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You could be right. The build, hight, wrist jewellery and country of origin all point to Manu as does they way he flicks the paddles which is his style cue. Over the years he has also posted videos under more than one youtube account. I think he also had an M3 after his 911 IIRC. However like you it did have me thinking. Possible its not him. Ill try and get in touch and find out. Tyre condition would make a difference I guess on a 10/10 lap like this. So could ambient air temp and track temp etc. Its a wonderful video to watch. Very brave man!
#701
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powerslide dude wearing patek nautilus.....
either way, good driving. lol
991 GT3 Nurburgring Following Sabine - YouTube
either way, good driving. lol
991 GT3 Nurburgring Following Sabine - YouTube
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I also ran the car on the skid pad and must say that it was very difficult to get the rear end loose, even when trying to induce oversteer (flicks, power-on) - I think the lower speeds of the skid pad, combined with the rear wheel drive steering seemed to counteract oversteer.
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991 GT3 & 997 Cup
NNJR and Potomac Region at Mid Ohio.
If Mid Ohio doesn't start putting money back into their facility, once Pitt race opens up, they will lose a lot of organizations.
Driver of the Cup is a friend of mine who is crazy fast and a great driver.
If Mid Ohio doesn't start putting money back into their facility, once Pitt race opens up, they will lose a lot of organizations.
Driver of the Cup is a friend of mine who is crazy fast and a great driver.