MJones

When I attend I'm just another student... there is no favoritism and I'am relegated to the 997 just like everyone else.
Also am teased with the "S" for one session and for a lap or so it's a big brake adjustment with the PCCB...there initial bite is so phenomenal. Your eyeballs hit the windshield.
More interesting is going back to steel after PCCB...yikes... is there something wrong with the brakes?

A lap or two and all is sorted out.

MJones

DO A ROADTRIP!!!!
A 1,000 mile journey is a piece of cake.

I've done 3 roadtrips to PDE in the 997, two last year, one this year. The 997 is a gerat roadcar.

It was HOT last week, but the cars have A/C. Also got to experience tires going off. Most interesting was when the storm rolled is, temps dropped by 15°, grip came back in a big way, like a whole new car.

The lead follow program works!! There is one way communication to you via radio. Listen to what they say....most is about the line...the line is everything.
Speed comes with comfort and the pace will quicken quite rapidly, if all is looking good. I'am talking about hitting marks within inches (6) Turn-in, Apex, Track-out.
Listen to what the instructors have to say...they know and have been driving at the pro level for years. This is what seperates the PDE instructor base from other schools.
PCA instructors are for the most part weekend warriers, that have jobs and drive for fun. Getting one who really "knows" is like throwing darts at a dart board.

Just looked at the schedule...I would highly recommend that you do the Two-Day High Performance Driving Course and the Masters back to back....Dates indicate that this is possible in July and Sept... well worth it and you will have a great progression over the 4 days. Make the time!!!

The worst thing to do is take the Two-Day High Performance Driving Course now and the Masters next year...For all intent and purpose you are starting over...driving IS about seat time.
No really interest in the open wheel thing...Like to drive the Porsche and do various PCA DE and AutoX...Tho the Panoz school at Road Atlanta is interesting...
But Barber is so enjoyable getting it right and at speed.
When you break it down PDE is not all that expensive when you factor in Car Prep, fuel, tires (rental) Track rental, instructor$$, if you were to do it on your own
Is there a 12 step program for driving????

E55AMG

Yeah, 1,000 miles is not a big deal (although a little nervous about the spare tire thing!) Doing both back to back is a GREAT idea - Thanks! I'll have to look at the dates.

One other thing. I thought I saw on the PDE webpage in the FAQ's a qustion about bringing a guest. I thought is said for anothe $250 or something like that they can participate in all drills. I must have misread that. They can't allow someone to do the course for $250 can they?

MJones

For the $250
Lapping round the track and Hot Laps at the end...

ECS

Thanks MJones - Just to clarify, I understand that the PASM and Sport button were disabled at PDE on the S, however did you notice a significant difference between the std. Carrera's suspension and S's PASM based suspension?

Also, was there discussion about the longevity of the Gen 2 PCCBs versus the chunking that use to occur on the Gen 1 version?

Maybe I will do the Masters PDE again with the 997s this time.
Thanks -ECS

MJones

The "S" with PASM in normal I would say is a bit taughter than the Carrera also PASM will automaticly adjust to a firmer setting when conditions warrent.

As a test bed for the PCCB, the '05 "S" cars logged up to 8,000 track miles at Barber, driven by pro's who know how to brake to regular joes who have no clue. NO rotor problems, only pad replacement. I think that says alot about the durability of the Gen2 PCCB.

It's time for you sign-up and do the Masters again.....
Heck its in your backyard, 2hrs away.

Deven

A quick question, what time of the year would be the 'ideal' time to go from a weather point of view (ie, warm, but not to humid, overcast/but not raining etc). I do not know much about the weather in that region but I was thinking October might be a good time of the year?

crispenigl

What sept event are you going to? I may join you if I can.

thanks

birdman

I'm attending PDE HP class Tuesday 7/18 and Wednesday 7/19. Anyone else?

MJones

I'm doing the Masters on 7/20-21

Doing the Masters in Sept as well on the 28-29 as well.

I'm addicted like crack...

When you break it down it is really not that costly...
Travel east...
Rent a 997 for 2 days
Hire a pro instructor for 2 days.
Rent a track for 2 days.


birdman- you should stay over for the Masters - theres room for you...
Mention me, Brian, to Jeff, John, or Cass....see what they say.....

birdman

My week was planned for PDE and then a trip to the Florida coast.
Somehow Florida sounds boring at the moment...

E55AMG

Geez, you are out of control LOL! I think the dates you are going are the same dates you gave me the heads up on as far as doing both courses back to back? I gotta figure out a way to go. Fiscal year ends Sep. which makes it tough.

jhbrennan

Maybe a weight benefit too? Does anyone know the weight difference? Looks like the PS2 weights are comparable between 18 and 19 N specs so whatever the wheel weight difference might be the only benefit.