Update on PEC-ATL
10-18-2018, 03:10 PM
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Update on PEC-ATL
My fifth time thrashing a Porsche on PEC-ATL's track today. Every time I fly through Atlanta, I make sure I coordinate my scheduled flights to allow sufficient time to hop on over, have some fun and test a different car each time.
Info I learned today:
1. They are expecting 992s to arrive in January.
2. The only manuals you can get now is for the 911T. Last four times I went, I just asked for a manual and they trotted one out. Not so anymore. The reason is that all the noobie customers (my words) already have too much to focus on without worrying about shifting. Sad.
3. They have plans to expand the track significantly. Completion in about 18 months.
Sources: 1 and 2 came from the Track Ops Manager. He has only been in the job for a week and I am not sure what job he had before this one. 3. came from the bar tender at restaurant 356 - lol. I had to post the source so you can judge for yourself the veracity of the information....but I have no reason to doubt them.
Last week, I got crushed by a 718 GTS on the interstate while I was in my 991.2C4. (we were just playing). I was shocked at how fast it was so I decided to take out a Base 718 at PEC-ATL since I had not driven one yet. I friggin had a blast. That car was awesome.
I have new respect for the 718s. Previously, I threw around a lot of hate because of the sound and the downsizing to a 4 cylinder but man was it fun to drive. I hope Porsche keeps the Cayman/Boxster lineup.
I was lapping the noob GT3 drivers which felt really good. When we got back, the instructor in the GT3 that I passed got out of his car, pointed at me and gave me two thumbs up.....which made me feel even better. I am really a noob track guy too. Of course the short technical track favors the mid-engine cars and negates to some degree the advantage of the higher HP cars.
Info I learned today:
1. They are expecting 992s to arrive in January.
2. The only manuals you can get now is for the 911T. Last four times I went, I just asked for a manual and they trotted one out. Not so anymore. The reason is that all the noobie customers (my words) already have too much to focus on without worrying about shifting. Sad.
3. They have plans to expand the track significantly. Completion in about 18 months.
Sources: 1 and 2 came from the Track Ops Manager. He has only been in the job for a week and I am not sure what job he had before this one. 3. came from the bar tender at restaurant 356 - lol. I had to post the source so you can judge for yourself the veracity of the information....but I have no reason to doubt them.
Last week, I got crushed by a 718 GTS on the interstate while I was in my 991.2C4. (we were just playing). I was shocked at how fast it was so I decided to take out a Base 718 at PEC-ATL since I had not driven one yet. I friggin had a blast. That car was awesome.
I have new respect for the 718s. Previously, I threw around a lot of hate because of the sound and the downsizing to a 4 cylinder but man was it fun to drive. I hope Porsche keeps the Cayman/Boxster lineup.
I was lapping the noob GT3 drivers which felt really good. When we got back, the instructor in the GT3 that I passed got out of his car, pointed at me and gave me two thumbs up.....which made me feel even better. I am really a noob track guy too. Of course the short technical track favors the mid-engine cars and negates to some degree the advantage of the higher HP cars.
10-18-2018, 04:36 PM
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$350 - $950 per 90 minutes depending on which option you get. C2S is $475. Base 718 was $350. 911 Turbo and GT3 combo (for 90 min is $950)
https://www.porschedriving.com/porsc...ta/experiences
https://www.porschedriving.com/porsc...ta/experiences
10-18-2018, 07:29 PM
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I’m calling bs on 3. If you make a triangle around the facility two of the sides are right up against major roads, the third side is the airport property. I just don’t see any room for expansion.
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... I decided to take out a Base 718 at PEC-ATL since I had not driven one yet. I friggin had a blast. That car was awesome.
I have new respect for the 718s. Previously, I threw around a lot of hate because of the sound and the downsizing to a 4 cylinder but man was it fun to drive. I hope Porsche keeps the Cayman/Boxster lineup.
I have new respect for the 718s. Previously, I threw around a lot of hate because of the sound and the downsizing to a 4 cylinder but man was it fun to drive. I hope Porsche keeps the Cayman/Boxster lineup.
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10-19-2018, 04:44 AM
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The 718 is excellent, I had a good track session in the 718S back to back with the M2 a couple of years ago. I was blown away with the 718S, great package, really responsive engine, well braked and also put over three seconds a minute on the M2 (my times for both). Great drivers car - feels compact, light and nimble.
Can't go wrong with a Cayman
(I still have one tucked away).
Can't go wrong with a Cayman
(I still have one tucked away).
10-19-2018, 09:35 AM
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My fifth time thrashing a Porsche on PEC-ATL's track today. Every time I fly through Atlanta, I make sure I coordinate my scheduled flights to allow sufficient time to hop on over, have some fun and test a different car each time.
Info I learned today:
1. They are expecting 992s to arrive in January.
2. The only manuals you can get now is for the 911T. Last four times I went, I just asked for a manual and they trotted one out. Not so anymore. The reason is that all the noobie customers (my words) already have too much to focus on without worrying about shifting. Sad.
3. They have plans to expand the track significantly. Completion in about 18 months.
Sources: 1 and 2 came from the Track Ops Manager. He has only been in the job for a week and I am not sure what job he had before this one. 3. came from the bar tender at restaurant 356 - lol. I had to post the source so you can judge for yourself the veracity of the information....but I have no reason to doubt them.
Last week, I got crushed by a 718 GTS on the interstate while I was in my 991.2C4. (we were just playing). I was shocked at how fast it was so I decided to take out a Base 718 at PEC-ATL since I had not driven one yet. I friggin had a blast. That car was awesome.
I have new respect for the 718s. Previously, I threw around a lot of hate because of the sound and the downsizing to a 4 cylinder but man was it fun to drive. I hope Porsche keeps the Cayman/Boxster lineup.
I was lapping the noob GT3 drivers which felt really good. When we got back, the instructor in the GT3 that I passed got out of his car, pointed at me and gave me two thumbs up.....which made me feel even better. I am really a noob track guy too. Of course the short technical track favors the mid-engine cars and negates to some degree the advantage of the higher HP cars.
Info I learned today:
1. They are expecting 992s to arrive in January.
2. The only manuals you can get now is for the 911T. Last four times I went, I just asked for a manual and they trotted one out. Not so anymore. The reason is that all the noobie customers (my words) already have too much to focus on without worrying about shifting. Sad.
3. They have plans to expand the track significantly. Completion in about 18 months.
Sources: 1 and 2 came from the Track Ops Manager. He has only been in the job for a week and I am not sure what job he had before this one. 3. came from the bar tender at restaurant 356 - lol. I had to post the source so you can judge for yourself the veracity of the information....but I have no reason to doubt them.
Last week, I got crushed by a 718 GTS on the interstate while I was in my 991.2C4. (we were just playing). I was shocked at how fast it was so I decided to take out a Base 718 at PEC-ATL since I had not driven one yet. I friggin had a blast. That car was awesome.
I have new respect for the 718s. Previously, I threw around a lot of hate because of the sound and the downsizing to a 4 cylinder but man was it fun to drive. I hope Porsche keeps the Cayman/Boxster lineup.
I was lapping the noob GT3 drivers which felt really good. When we got back, the instructor in the GT3 that I passed got out of his car, pointed at me and gave me two thumbs up.....which made me feel even better. I am really a noob track guy too. Of course the short technical track favors the mid-engine cars and negates to some degree the advantage of the higher HP cars.
10-19-2018, 10:27 AM
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My fifth time thrashing a Porsche on PEC-ATL's track today. Every time I fly through Atlanta, I make sure I coordinate my scheduled flights to allow sufficient time to hop on over, have some fun and test a different car each time.
Info I learned today:
1. They are expecting 992s to arrive in January.
2. The only manuals you can get now is for the 911T. Last four times I went, I just asked for a manual and they trotted one out. Not so anymore. The reason is that all the noobie customers (my words) already have too much to focus on without worrying about shifting. Sad.
3. They have plans to expand the track significantly. Completion in about 18 months.
Sources: 1 and 2 came from the Track Ops Manager. He has only been in the job for a week and I am not sure what job he had before this one. 3. came from the bar tender at restaurant 356 - lol. I had to post the source so you can judge for yourself the veracity of the information....but I have no reason to doubt them.
Last week, I got crushed by a 718 GTS on the interstate while I was in my 991.2C4. (we were just playing). I was shocked at how fast it was so I decided to take out a Base 718 at PEC-ATL since I had not driven one yet. I friggin had a blast. That car was awesome.
I have new respect for the 718s. Previously, I threw around a lot of hate because of the sound and the downsizing to a 4 cylinder but man was it fun to drive. I hope Porsche keeps the Cayman/Boxster lineup.
I was lapping the noob GT3 drivers which felt really good. When we got back, the instructor in the GT3 that I passed got out of his car, pointed at me and gave me two thumbs up.....which made me feel even better. I am really a noob track guy too. Of course the short technical track favors the mid-engine cars and negates to some degree the advantage of the higher HP cars.
Info I learned today:
1. They are expecting 992s to arrive in January.
2. The only manuals you can get now is for the 911T. Last four times I went, I just asked for a manual and they trotted one out. Not so anymore. The reason is that all the noobie customers (my words) already have too much to focus on without worrying about shifting. Sad.
3. They have plans to expand the track significantly. Completion in about 18 months.
Sources: 1 and 2 came from the Track Ops Manager. He has only been in the job for a week and I am not sure what job he had before this one. 3. came from the bar tender at restaurant 356 - lol. I had to post the source so you can judge for yourself the veracity of the information....but I have no reason to doubt them.
Last week, I got crushed by a 718 GTS on the interstate while I was in my 991.2C4. (we were just playing). I was shocked at how fast it was so I decided to take out a Base 718 at PEC-ATL since I had not driven one yet. I friggin had a blast. That car was awesome.
I have new respect for the 718s. Previously, I threw around a lot of hate because of the sound and the downsizing to a 4 cylinder but man was it fun to drive. I hope Porsche keeps the Cayman/Boxster lineup.
I was lapping the noob GT3 drivers which felt really good. When we got back, the instructor in the GT3 that I passed got out of his car, pointed at me and gave me two thumbs up.....which made me feel even better. I am really a noob track guy too. Of course the short technical track favors the mid-engine cars and negates to some degree the advantage of the higher HP cars.
I just had a base 718 Cayman as a loaner. Car was shockingly good. It sounded bloody awful, and then I learned on the 718 forum that, like my GTI and other VAG products, Porsche is using a true electronic soundaktor on the 718! Ugh!! Fake sound piped into the cabin. Nasty!!! It's the first thing that I removed on my GTI. Sounds to much better. I'd love to have a go in a 718 without the Soundaktor. Car is a fun little thing, they've really honed the Cayman chassis now and even the 2.0 engine is quick. Too bad it was $70k...
10-19-2018, 10:54 AM
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I just had a base 718 Cayman as a loaner. Car was shockingly good. It sounded bloody awful, and then I learned on the 718 forum that, like my GTI and other VAG products, Porsche is using a true electronic soundaktor on the 718! Ugh!! Fake sound piped into the cabin. Nasty!!! It's the first thing that I removed on my GTI. Sounds to much better. I'd love to have a go in a 718 without the Soundaktor. Car is a fun little thing, they've really honed the Cayman chassis now and even the 2.0 engine is quick. Too bad it was $70k...
I'm curious to drive one without it as well. Should have done it on my friend's 718 Cayman S when we were at the track this week.
10-19-2018, 12:54 PM
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How can you lap anyone? At PEC-LA the instructor made me back off continually when I kept getting closer to slower drivers in front. Kind of made the road course suck. The other parts were fun.
10-19-2018, 01:33 PM
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10-19-2018, 01:43 PM
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Porsche knows it sucks, otherwise they wouldn't have removed it from the GTS. I swear it is a conspiracy to keep the Boxster/Cayman down!
10-19-2018, 03:46 PM
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Maybe the track at LA doesn't have sufficient straights to pass?