gate58

I am going to work on getting on the throttle earlier. I am still worried about getting on the gas too early but getting more comfortable with the car on every lap. Going to Thunderhill this coming Friday so we'll see how I do there.

996FLT6

Having a blast? They are great cars- makes a better driver out of u. Mike

gate58

Without any nannies, i think I've become a much smoother driver who is much more aware of what I need to do to not crash.

Loving the car and just want to improve on my lap time every time I am out. My car has 50k+ miles so I am wondering if I should revalve/refresh the shocks and go with slightly stiffer springs.

996FLT6

Tony of Tcdesign will get u where u want to go. It only gets better!!! Mike

Leigh2

Refresh the shocks and try 600F/800R for street/track and 800F/1000R for dedicated track car...makes a big difference. They are great cars I miss having mine....

roberga

did you go down from Seattle with collin and Justin?

gate58

No. I am from the bay area.

gate58

Do you know where I can buy the 600/800 springs? I've looked online and just not sure which ones are the right ones. If anyone has part number, please let me know. Ready to get this done before a PCA event in November back at Laguna Seca.

race911

Believe it's been over 10 years since you got the first one, and made the mistake of letting me drive it????

Leigh2

I had mine done at Chris Smith when I was at Road Atlanta, any of the local race shops should be able to get them. Springs aren't very expensive but the labor to replace them and then set the car up again is most of the bill....

mooty

well i am cheating. my stripper is essentially a cup just no air jack and no tranny. i actually like it more than my cup cars. it was really dialed in. well mainly b/c tony dialed it in b4 i sold it.

the 7 was schedule to see tony, then some subway mogul bought it from me.

yes, earlier on throttle. i know what to do, i just can't do it. early throttle scares me.

u dont want to buy and mess with springs urself. one of the best alignment guy and drive here is tcdesign with tony. i know i sucked when he beats me 4-5 seconds in my car with one hand tied behind his back. btw, he raced with leigh2 at nasa nationals. leigh2 can tell you that tony can REALLY drive. dont mess with him.

i ran 600/800 on dual purpose car with moton. 800/1000 or so on stripper

give the car to tony and when it comes back, it will be better.
i dont ask what he does anymore. it's just better and faster.


i wouldn't say it's MISTAKE to let you drive it. more like making me realize after you and tony drove my cars, i really should hang it up and just go ride my bike with my kids instead.

996FLT6

Do more laps under your belt. 6 stock is plenty fast as is. Once u plateau your abilities with stock 6 when it feels sloppy- time to work on suspension. Had the privilege of driving Mooty's stripper- no slop laterally and fully dialed in. Awesome car when I drove it. Mike

AudiOn19s

You have to learn to drive the car off of the rear end not the front. Early throttle + Functional LSD and a little bit of experience really opens your eyes to what these things are capable.. Chuck's tips are spot on, I learned more from riding and talking with him than from any other single source when getting up to speed in my car.

Leigh2

This is so true, well said.
I had a 6GT3 with cup diff, close ratio gear box, Motons, 800/1000 springs, Hooters, IPD plenum, 7GT3 throttle, free flowing exhaust, Girodisc..etc, etc. I let a friend drive it at Chuckwalla and he went the same speed as he did in his stock GT3...

Leigh2

Hey I thought Tony saw it BEFORE I bought it....I'm going to need a refund!