Orthojoe's track build journal
02-09-2015, 10:30 AM
#346
Is it only PCA that only allow you to move up one group/ weekend?
I actually don't mind because all the tracks are new to me over here and nice to have someone in the car that guides you thru 17 corners at Sebring!!! 😃😃😃 but with the differences in speed and cars it can get a bit complicated in the lower run groups.
I actually don't mind because all the tracks are new to me over here and nice to have someone in the car that guides you thru 17 corners at Sebring!!! 😃😃😃 but with the differences in speed and cars it can get a bit complicated in the lower run groups.
02-09-2015, 10:46 AM
#347
GT3 player par excellence
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Very nice work behind the wheel! I noticed you're in full Auto mode and not using Manual. Do you find your times comparable, or faster in Auto? Your vid really shows how fast the 991 GT3 is, sure you weren't exactly running with other really fast cars, but the voracity that you approached and left them shows this car is serious about it's business. Also, I wanted to comment on your telemetry/data/video/audio system...ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! I don't think I've heard better audio from in car cameras than yours. Ok, my ONLY criticism and it's hardly that at all...This car is so fast and you do enough track events that it's time for some harnesses. Traveling at the speeds you are, even a minor off could be dangerous and I wanna keep watching more of your vids so do us both a favor and get some, hopefully they're already in the works. Thanks again for posting this awesome vid though. That looked like a really fun track and you did a fantastic job wheeling around it. 
02-09-2015, 11:49 AM
#348
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Very nice work behind the wheel! I noticed you're in full Auto mode and not using Manual. Do you find your times comparable, or faster in Auto? Your vid really shows how fast the 991 GT3 is, sure you weren't exactly running with other really fast cars, but the voracity that you approached and left them shows this car is serious about it's business. Also, I wanted to comment on your telemetry/data/video/audio system...ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! I don't think I've heard better audio from in car cameras than yours. Ok, my ONLY criticism and it's hardly that at all...This car is so fast and you do enough track events that it's time for some harnesses. Traveling at the speeds you are, even a minor off could be dangerous and I wanna keep watching more of your vids so do us both a favor and get some, hopefully they're already in the works. Thanks again for posting this awesome vid though. That looked like a really fun track and you did a fantastic job wheeling around it.
Orthojoe - great thread. Thanks for all the info. I just finished my 2k break-in and did my first track day in the GT3 yesterday (will post in the videos thread). I was also coming from the Cayman platform. I can't believe how much better the GT3 is - I shaved 4 seconds off my best Cayman time at Atlanta Motorsports Park. One question - did you go straight to the PFC11 pads or did you try out the OEMs first? I was impressed with the OEM pads, but plan to use the PFCs when the OEM's wear out. I've got the next four weekends blocked off for track days, so I won't be waiting very long.
Your time differential between the cayman and the GT3 is similar to mine. Pretty amazing when you consider there is more to go as we get more familiar with the car. I went straight to the PFC11 pads based on another rennlister's experience. I did this not because I didn't think the OEM pads were good enough. In fact, everyone says they work very well. I did it because the OEM pads don't last very long at all with track use, so I figured I would save them for when/if I ever sell the car. 2 Track days on the PFC11 so far and they still look good. Great pads.
Is it only PCA that only allow you to move up one group/ weekend?
I actually don't mind because all the tracks are new to me over here and nice to have someone in the car that guides you thru 17 corners at Sebring!!! ������ but with the differences in speed and cars it can get a bit complicated in the lower run groups.
I actually don't mind because all the tracks are new to me over here and nice to have someone in the car that guides you thru 17 corners at Sebring!!! ������ but with the differences in speed and cars it can get a bit complicated in the lower run groups.
02-09-2015, 12:28 PM
#349
Instructor
02-09-2015, 01:12 PM
#350
Nordschleife Master
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In the videos I've posted here, the line stays outside because it is attached to the rear-view camera mounted on top of the rear glass. However, you can easily just route it inside the car through the door. Just tape it down
02-09-2015, 05:30 PM
#351
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100% agree. This is why I don't run PCA. I have no interest in going back to the beginning because they have stupid rules about how long you have to drive with them before moving to open passing groups. I don't want to drive with a bunch of stodgy old men who care more about their egos and their old cars than having fun. What's great about about most of the open passing groups at least in NorCal (HOD, NCRC, TMR, etc) is that nearly every still gives point-bys, eases off the gas, and moves off the line. It's extremely rare to come across someone who blocks or drives erratically.
02-09-2015, 06:08 PM
#353
Nordschleife Master
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02-09-2015, 06:30 PM
#354
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The only problem is that I am mounting my gopro near my rear view mirror right now, and I don't want to run the cable all around like that. If you have a cage it should be a lot better.
02-10-2015, 01:16 AM
#355
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Video as we go out for a quick run to setup the Porsche track app on the iphone. The speed differential between the other cars on track is stunning. 997.2 GT3 RS at 2:00
02-10-2015, 12:34 PM
#356
Burning Brakes
02-10-2015, 12:36 PM
#357
Nordschleife Master
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02-10-2015, 12:43 PM
#358
Burning Brakes
02-10-2015, 01:15 PM
#359
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That was nuts! Now I'm scared!
02-10-2015, 01:40 PM
#360
Three Wheelin'
Neat video. Just one minor note. It seems pretty unsafe to be taking pictures as a passenger on the track. I'm a little surprised they didn't black flag you for that.