Hello guys,

Have a few questions for you...

How many of you guys are tracking your cars ?

Still using the stock wheels and tires ?

What do think about the car ?

What do you think is missing to this new platform ?

thank you !

 

I'll track mine when I get it!!

 

I want to know people's use .... doesn't matter if it's your daily ... please think of this thread as a registry.

Tks !

 

I got it to be tracked regularly. It has 2,600 miles and three track days so far and one next weekend. I am using stock tires ane wheels. Both are fine, no problems. Will probably get 19" wheels and R compound tires at some point.

I broke the car in a little hard, with lots of twisty drives and heavy brake use, in addition to the track days, so changed the pads and fluid today. The traction control and torque vectoring really heats them up (measured 530 degrees on rear rotors and 500 on fronts). I turn off as much as I can on the track.

The car is really good on the track and fast enough to require concentration. The brake pedal will wilt with aggressive braking but I am hoping the race fluid will solve that. I will be looking for ways to improve brake cooling and different pads over time.

Probably the most annoying thing is that the computer thinks the car runs out of gas with about a quarter tank left. And while the mileage is good on the way there (26-28mpg on the freeway, I see 8-10mpg on the track.

I personally think the 991S is too fast for the street and it's a shame to have a car like this and not track it.

 

2013 C2S on order for DD plus regular track day use. As above I will probably get a spare set of 19 rims/ tyres for track use.

 

Use as DD. 13000 kms 7 months so far. Everything still stock. Have not had an oil change yet, will get first service at 15000 kms as recommended by porsche.

 

I tracked mine at 1,000 miles. I have about 8 days in and still on original Pirellis', but burned thru rear pads after just 3 outings at Sebring. Looks like front rotors are scored as well and will be replacing them with pads and new MPSS tires after PBOC Daytona on Oct 12/13.

The 911S is vey capable. Faster around the track than prior 911 cars, including 997 GTS. It's a step behind the 997 GT3. My car has sport exhaust, PDK. Sport Chrono, PDCC, Sport suspension.

Once you have had the track experience with this car, it is not very engaging on the street. I'm probably going to get into the 991 GT3 next and have something more modest for everyday driving.

As was stated by Johns 991, it is best to turn of traction control if you want the rear pads to last longer.

 

My 991S is a DD and occasional track use. Have 2 track days so far with another 2 coming up at Road America in October. With 2 track days and total of 2500 miles, my pads have about 75% remaining and original Pirelli rubber still looks good. I plan on about 6 track days per year. Also plan to switch to MPSS tires when the OEMs wear out, but not planning on 19s, I'm going to stick with the 20s that came with the car.

Any suggestions for brake pads that will last longer for track use, but not chew threw my rotors?

 

I have taken my 991 C2S cab to 2 DE events at Thunderhill, for a total of 4 track days. 991 was quite stable on the track, and the PCA instructors who drove the car were impressed with its stability and grip.

After the first DE, I replaced the stock brake fluid with ATE Blue, and bought a set of 19" lightweight forged wheels with Michelen PSS, 245/40/19 front, 295/35/19 rear, and I was able to reduced 7 lbs per corner front, 12 lbs per corner rear, compared to OEM. I think PSS hold up well, but ultimate grip is less than a R-compound tire. You can see my thread here.

Henry

 

Thank you guys, very good inputs around here, keep the impressions coming.

thank you !

 

I haven't done much research on those cars yet, so I need to check pad design and size.

 

A have the bug to track mine, but havent yet. I have a 996 dedicated for track duty. I do have a question for you guys though......will porsche honor warranty for tracked cars?

 

I had a clutch failure at 2500 miles and Porsche honored the warranty repair completely. The dealer was well aware of the 2 track days I had with the car. The removed clutch pieces showed there was no abuse, but some level of defect from the factory that took 2500 miles to fail.

I suspect that Porsche would reserve the right to refuse repairs that result from 'abuse' or non-warranty failures from track time. Porsche clearly promotes the sporting capabilities of the 911 and also promotes DEs.....so I would think they would normally honor warranty repairs for DE cars, but as long as they are not formally raced.

I have to say I'm very happy with Porsche so far. While the clutch failure on my 991S is quite disappointing and resulted in an 'engine-out' procedure (ie my baby isn't new anymore), the dealer service was very good and Porsche covered it without hesitation.

 

heavily and well supported by local dealer

 

I have a 2014 C2S. Sport seats, PDK, sport chrono, PDCC, sports exhaust. This is my second season of tracking. I do 5-6 events a season. Upgraded brake fluid is recommended. I used ATE last year but prefer the Motul 600 I'm using now. Pagid RS29 Yellow brake pads are the way to go. Long lasting and easy on rotors. I use MPSS tires on 19" BBS wheels.

I just got back from Mid Ohio.