Any Southern California guys go to a performance driving school?
11-26-2017, 09:24 PM
#1
Any Southern California guys go to a performance driving school?
If you did, which one and where?
Just recently got my first Porsche and figured it would be a good idea to get some professional driving help. RJ
Just recently got my first Porsche and figured it would be a good idea to get some professional driving help. RJ
11-26-2017, 10:31 PM
#3
Nordschleife Master
11-27-2017, 09:58 PM
#6
Alfa owners club (AROSC) has a good school that I attended probably a decade or so ago go. You use your own car, and I learned a lot. I need to do another one one of these days.
i think they just had one a few weeks ago, so it may be a few months until they hold the next one.
i think they just had one a few weeks ago, so it may be a few months until they hold the next one.
11-27-2017, 10:31 PM
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11-28-2017, 11:46 AM
#8
Check out motorsportsreg.com for all sorts of track day activity going on. I've attended HPDE's with Orange Coast and San Diego PCA chapters and they were very professional, safe and fun - I'm looking forward to several more in 2018. Porsche Owners Club (POC) also provides instructors for first time driver/students. If you're new to performance driving in general, a great way to dip your feet into the sport is through autocross - these are low speed car control events where you slalom through traffic cones, typically in a large parking lot. Walters Riverside Porsche provides free pre-race tech inspections for PCA members, but be sure to be courteous and book in advance for an open time slot, other places do this for members as well, you can also get teched on the day of but if you're unfamiliar with what's required to run the car at high speeds for the day, best leave it to a pro to tell you before the day of.
My $$$ suggestions before any event; flush your brake fluid for a higher temperature fluid; Motul RBF600 is a great product (~$50). If you're DIY inclined, a fast bleeder (Motive power bleeder $45) is awesome and makes the process relatively pain free, if you aren't DIY confident then any shop can do it for a modest fee. A quality tire pressure gauge ($50) is good to have when lowering your tire pressure throughout the day. A good helmet is required ($99 - $1,999) and I highly suggest you try several out in person before buying one. There are only so many helmet shell shapes and our domes are all different, it's imperative you get something that is snug but doesn't create hard pressure points, being comfortable is being safe. I like a good set of gloves ($99) and shoes ($99), too, for the feel on the pedals and to eliminate sweating palms on the steering wheel. I run a CG lock ($50) on my seat belt to help keep me snugly in but doing the pre-lock/chair slide trick works 90% as well and it's free.
Add in some sunscreen, shades, a few gallons of water, a folding chair, an extra quart of engine oil and you're in for a good time. If I see ya at any events coming up - I'll be sure to say hello.
Cheers,
Colin
My $$$ suggestions before any event; flush your brake fluid for a higher temperature fluid; Motul RBF600 is a great product (~$50). If you're DIY inclined, a fast bleeder (Motive power bleeder $45) is awesome and makes the process relatively pain free, if you aren't DIY confident then any shop can do it for a modest fee. A quality tire pressure gauge ($50) is good to have when lowering your tire pressure throughout the day. A good helmet is required ($99 - $1,999) and I highly suggest you try several out in person before buying one. There are only so many helmet shell shapes and our domes are all different, it's imperative you get something that is snug but doesn't create hard pressure points, being comfortable is being safe. I like a good set of gloves ($99) and shoes ($99), too, for the feel on the pedals and to eliminate sweating palms on the steering wheel. I run a CG lock ($50) on my seat belt to help keep me snugly in but doing the pre-lock/chair slide trick works 90% as well and it's free.
Add in some sunscreen, shades, a few gallons of water, a folding chair, an extra quart of engine oil and you're in for a good time. If I see ya at any events coming up - I'll be sure to say hello.
Cheers,
Colin
11-28-2017, 02:07 PM
#9
Check out motorsportsreg.com for all sorts of track day activity going on. I've attended HPDE's with Orange Coast and San Diego PCA chapters and they were very professional, safe and fun - I'm looking forward to several more in 2018. Porsche Owners Club (POC) also provides instructors for first time driver/students. If you're new to performance driving in general, a great way to dip your feet into the sport is through autocross - these are low speed car control events where you slalom through traffic cones, typically in a large parking lot. Walters Riverside Porsche provides free pre-race tech inspections for PCA members, but be sure to be courteous and book in advance for an open time slot, other places do this for members as well, you can also get teched on the day of but if you're unfamiliar with what's required to run the car at high speeds for the day, best leave it to a pro to tell you before the day of.
My $$$ suggestions before any event; flush your brake fluid for a higher temperature fluid; Motul RBF600 is a great product (~$50). If you're DIY inclined, a fast bleeder (Motive power bleeder $45) is awesome and makes the process relatively pain free, if you aren't DIY confident then any shop can do it for a modest fee. A quality tire pressure gauge ($50) is good to have when lowering your tire pressure throughout the day. A good helmet is required ($99 - $1,999) and I highly suggest you try several out in person before buying one. There are only so many helmet shell shapes and our domes are all different, it's imperative you get something that is snug but doesn't create hard pressure points, being comfortable is being safe. I like a good set of gloves ($99) and shoes ($99), too, for the feel on the pedals and to eliminate sweating palms on the steering wheel. I run a CG lock ($50) on my seat belt to help keep me snugly in but doing the pre-lock/chair slide trick works 90% as well and it's free.
Add in some sunscreen, shades, a few gallons of water, a folding chair, an extra quart of engine oil and you're in for a good time. If I see ya at any events coming up - I'll be sure to say hello.
Cheers,
Colin
My $$$ suggestions before any event; flush your brake fluid for a higher temperature fluid; Motul RBF600 is a great product (~$50). If you're DIY inclined, a fast bleeder (Motive power bleeder $45) is awesome and makes the process relatively pain free, if you aren't DIY confident then any shop can do it for a modest fee. A quality tire pressure gauge ($50) is good to have when lowering your tire pressure throughout the day. A good helmet is required ($99 - $1,999) and I highly suggest you try several out in person before buying one. There are only so many helmet shell shapes and our domes are all different, it's imperative you get something that is snug but doesn't create hard pressure points, being comfortable is being safe. I like a good set of gloves ($99) and shoes ($99), too, for the feel on the pedals and to eliminate sweating palms on the steering wheel. I run a CG lock ($50) on my seat belt to help keep me snugly in but doing the pre-lock/chair slide trick works 90% as well and it's free.
Add in some sunscreen, shades, a few gallons of water, a folding chair, an extra quart of engine oil and you're in for a good time. If I see ya at any events coming up - I'll be sure to say hello.
Cheers,
Colin
11-28-2017, 08:04 PM
#10
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+ 1 on the San Diego PDS. It's a chalkboard session followed by 2 days of driving in the Qualcomm Stadium (errrr... SDCCU Stadium) parking lot. You lean skills on the first day and autocross on the 2nd, with trained instructors teaching you in a safe environment. I think it's around $400.
11-28-2017, 11:30 PM
#12
Instructor
PCA DE events I have attended around Los Angeles have been great. Alpha Romeo club was also great. Also Oculus Rift and Assetto Corsa as simulator works great too haha :-)
11-28-2017, 11:44 PM
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12-24-2017, 01:29 PM
#14
Check out motorsportsreg.com for all sorts of track day activity going on. . Porsche Owners Club (POC) also provides instructors for first time driver/students.
Add in some sunscreen, shades, a few gallons of water, a folding chair, an extra quart of engine oil and you're in for a good time. If I see ya at any events coming up - I'll be sure to say hello.
Add in some sunscreen, shades, a few gallons of water, a folding chair, an extra quart of engine oil and you're in for a good time. If I see ya at any events coming up - I'll be sure to say hello.