Track day at The Ridge
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^ i am fine with that. do i get paid?
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Shay (my wife) and I trade back and forth during track days so we get time in both cars all the time. In terms of comparison on the "fun and satisfying factor", it's the same amount of fun and satisfaction in both cars, but they cars are different.
In terms of what feels the most different, the first big difference is the 996 GT3 has a better suspension than the RS. New springs, JRZ RS Pro dampers, Tarett Engineering monoballs, bushings, tie rods, control arms, etc have transformed the car's handling. It's responsive and fun in the corners. The RS has all the Tarett bits, but has the stock PASM and springs. It feels a little nervous in the corners, needs stiffer springs and less rebound compression.
The RS is faster with more horsepower and lower gearing. The RS is loud. It has a GMG center-muffler delete exhaust, but it's really a megaphone. Fast and loud is a HOOT.
Those are the two big differences. They are both great 911's and it's easy to go from car to car since the DNA is so close.
- curt
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I really like the BBS one-piece wheels, too. Got those 10 years ago and they've held up well.
- curt
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Hi Charlie,
There is a PCA event next Friday, 13th there is lots of space available as of this am. The only problem for you is that the region, PNW, requires any newcomer attend a ground school which for this date was on Wednesday. PM me and I'll pass on contact info, as you might get a local Vancouver instructor to do it for you.
There is a Hooked on Driving day on the 12 th (I think has space in some groups) and a Turn 2 Lapping day on the 14 th(full with a big waiting list). Turn 2 does the most days at the Ridge.
I'm doing the 12th and 13th.
Jim
There is a PCA event next Friday, 13th there is lots of space available as of this am. The only problem for you is that the region, PNW, requires any newcomer attend a ground school which for this date was on Wednesday. PM me and I'll pass on contact info, as you might get a local Vancouver instructor to do it for you.
There is a Hooked on Driving day on the 12 th (I think has space in some groups) and a Turn 2 Lapping day on the 14 th(full with a big waiting list). Turn 2 does the most days at the Ridge.
I'm doing the 12th and 13th.
Jim
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Hi Charlie,
There is a PCA event next Friday, 13th there is lots of space available as of this am. The only problem for you is that the region, PNW, requires any newcomer attend a ground school which for this date was on Wednesday. PM me and I'll pass on contact info, as you might get a local Vancouver instructor to do it for you.
There is a Hooked on Driving day on the 12 th (I think has space in some groups) and a Turn 2 Lapping day on the 14 th(full with a big waiting list). Turn 2 does the most days at the Ridge.
I'm doing the 12th and 13th.
Jim
There is a PCA event next Friday, 13th there is lots of space available as of this am. The only problem for you is that the region, PNW, requires any newcomer attend a ground school which for this date was on Wednesday. PM me and I'll pass on contact info, as you might get a local Vancouver instructor to do it for you.
There is a Hooked on Driving day on the 12 th (I think has space in some groups) and a Turn 2 Lapping day on the 14 th(full with a big waiting list). Turn 2 does the most days at the Ridge.
I'm doing the 12th and 13th.
Jim
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Hi Charlie, If you haven't driven with the PCA PNW Region you might also try sending mail to the DE Registrar at depnwr@gmail.com, tell them about your experience and ask if they could waive the ground school requirement. For experienced drivers who are out of region, coming to Seattle for the ground school can be a hassle. - curt
Last edited by curtsm; 06-07-2014 at 07:05 PM.
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Thanks, Curt. I just sent an email.
I appreciate the responses!
I appreciate the responses!
Hi Charlie,
If you haven't driven with the PCA PNWR Region you might also try sending mail to the DE Registrar at depnwr@gmail.com, tell them about your experience and ask if they could waive the ground school requirement.
For experienced drivers who are out of region, coming to Seattle for the ground school can be a hassle.
- curt
If you haven't driven with the PCA PNWR Region you might also try sending mail to the DE Registrar at depnwr@gmail.com, tell them about your experience and ask if they could waive the ground school requirement.
For experienced drivers who are out of region, coming to Seattle for the ground school can be a hassle.
- curt
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Good picture.
Nice car.
Well appointed track car.
Proper wheels.
Lucky to have pretty wife sharing track experience.
Sharp jacket.
Things are going good.
Nice car.
Well appointed track car.
Proper wheels.
Lucky to have pretty wife sharing track experience.
Sharp jacket.
Things are going good.
I had a great day with Shay at the track. We were at The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, WA today at an event with no run groups and open lapping all day. So much fun!
As I'm posting this, I realize that it's been almost 10-1/2 years of owning the GT3. Nearly 41,000 low-track miles.
- curt
As I'm posting this, I realize that it's been almost 10-1/2 years of owning the GT3. Nearly 41,000 low-track miles.
- curt
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Hi Charlie, Glad you're in! Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend this event, hope to see you another time. Yes, it is a very pretty track. - curt
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^^^^
There is a PCA day on July 10th
http://www.pnwr.org/Track/driver_ed/default.asp
There are other non club organizations that run there a lot, mainly Turn 2 Lapping and Hooked on Driving.
Here is the track July schedule
http://www.ridgemotorsportspark.com/events/2014-07/
Jim
There is a PCA day on July 10th
http://www.pnwr.org/Track/driver_ed/default.asp
There are other non club organizations that run there a lot, mainly Turn 2 Lapping and Hooked on Driving.
Here is the track July schedule
http://www.ridgemotorsportspark.com/events/2014-07/
Jim