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07-13-2009, 02:27 PM
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I don't think the speedo over-read is a constant percentage.
On my Ruf'd 996GT2, at an indicated 206mph, GPS was 202mph, so a 3% error, whereas at lower speeds the error was more than 3% as that only gives 1mph error at 30mph, whereas the actual error was 2-3mph.
Also don't forget that tire wear alone can make up to 2% difference. On my GT2, the stock 315/30/18 has an overall diameter of 653mm with full 8mm tread-depth. If you drop down to a 2mm tread-depth, then overall diameter is 641mm, which is 98.16% of original leading to a 1.9% higher speedo-reading i.e. an extra 3.8mph at 200mph.
Guy
PS Great trip pics, I was thinking of going to the RMA day, but decided against due to the rain forecast, looks like it was great though! I did factory collection of my 997GT2, don't have the car now, but have good memories
On my Ruf'd 996GT2, at an indicated 206mph, GPS was 202mph, so a 3% error, whereas at lower speeds the error was more than 3% as that only gives 1mph error at 30mph, whereas the actual error was 2-3mph.
Also don't forget that tire wear alone can make up to 2% difference. On my GT2, the stock 315/30/18 has an overall diameter of 653mm with full 8mm tread-depth. If you drop down to a 2mm tread-depth, then overall diameter is 641mm, which is 98.16% of original leading to a 1.9% higher speedo-reading i.e. an extra 3.8mph at 200mph.
Guy
PS Great trip pics, I was thinking of going to the RMA day, but decided against due to the rain forecast, looks like it was great though! I did factory collection of my 997GT2, don't have the car now, but have good memories
07-13-2009, 02:28 PM
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Nice to meet you Mike glad you have been having so much fun and enjoy Spa tomorrow. I ended up running in convoy for a few hours with a GTR at silly speeds back to the train and now back in the UK after a great week playing cars in Europe. I'll put one of my laps up on youtube this evening if I can and a few photos too.
07-13-2009, 04:48 PM
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…….now I’m feeling like a dumba…because I missed this thread. Would have been nice to also talk to you again, Harry.
Exactly around noon (right before the RMA track day commenced) the weather conditions turned from ugly to perfect.
I also spotted buttons123 GT3 with the unique Martini waves at the parking lot –looks great in the flesh
Mike I can assure you that the ‘Ring is the worst addiction ever – no chance to get rid of it, to the contrary you continuously have to increase the dose (I’m sure you know this already…).
Let me know if I can help with searching a nice house in the Eifel for you.
The biker sending sparks towards the following vehicles hadn’t had a WW- number plate by any chance ?
…….now I’m feeling like a dumba…because I missed this thread. Would have been nice to also talk to you again, Harry.Exactly around noon (right before the RMA track day commenced) the weather conditions turned from ugly to perfect.
I also spotted buttons123 GT3 with the unique Martini waves at the parking lot –looks great in the flesh
Mike I can assure you that the ‘Ring is the worst addiction ever – no chance to get rid of it, to the contrary you continuously have to increase the dose (I’m sure you know this already…).
Let me know if I can help with searching a nice house in the Eifel for you.
The biker sending sparks towards the following vehicles hadn’t had a WW- number plate by any chance ?
The Nordschleife Sunday event with RMA was a FANTASTIC day for me. I must say that I had a great day! The conditions were just perfect.
As far as the biker leaning over and sending sparks, I couldn't tell you anything more than I could not believe my eyes that sparks were flying. He could have had a pink helmet and I would not have noticed, LOL
By the way, the GT3 with the Martini Stripes was that of Buttons123. I am assuming you saw it at Nordschleife Sunday. YearOne was at Spa that day participating in the 25 hour race. They are very similar in some sense, but have done their stripes a little differently. However, anybody else who saw the Martini GT3 earlier that week saw that of YearOne.
As far as the addiciton, I am interested to see just how jaded the Ring will make me to tracks back home. The good thing is I know I have much to learn to drive this new car to its limits. I have often worried about what ro do to top a trip like this as a Porsche enthusiast. My answer to this is to learn to drive the nuts off my new car, or in this case the Center Lock! I am sure this will take quite some time.
In any event, great to meet you and hope we have a chance to talk again at the entrance to the Nordschleife! Many great memories made at the parking lot!
07-13-2009, 04:53 PM
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Nice to meet you Mike glad you have been having so much fun and enjoy Spa tomorrow. I ended up running in convoy for a few hours with a GTR at silly speeds back to the train and now back in the UK after a great week playing cars in Europe. I'll put one of my laps up on youtube this evening if I can and a few photos too.
07-13-2009, 05:03 PM
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TeamDrugMoney Photos
As promised some photos of TDM's sweet ride not to hijack his thread with my photos but they are of his car! 
Photos are pretty much straight out of camera.
By the way TDM, don't worry as I'm sending the hi-res files to you while i also compile this photo montage here for Rennlist.
Photos are pretty much straight out of camera.By the way TDM, don't worry as I'm sending the hi-res files to you while i also compile this photo montage here for Rennlist.
07-13-2009, 05:22 PM
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RMA wants you to have it ready, and they are right about that! I got through the gate for most of the day without it, but at some point they asked me to put it in.
07-13-2009, 05:26 PM
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07-13-2009, 05:29 PM
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I don't think the speedo over-read is a constant percentage.
On my Ruf'd 996GT2, at an indicated 206mph, GPS was 202mph, so a 3% error, whereas at lower speeds the error was more than 3% as that only gives 1mph error at 30mph, whereas the actual error was 2-3mph.
Also don't forget that tire wear alone can make up to 2% difference. On my GT2, the stock 315/30/18 has an overall diameter of 653mm with full 8mm tread-depth. If you drop down to a 2mm tread-depth, then overall diameter is 641mm, which is 98.16% of original leading to a 1.9% higher speedo-reading i.e. an extra 3.8mph at 200mph.
Guy
On my Ruf'd 996GT2, at an indicated 206mph, GPS was 202mph, so a 3% error, whereas at lower speeds the error was more than 3% as that only gives 1mph error at 30mph, whereas the actual error was 2-3mph.
Also don't forget that tire wear alone can make up to 2% difference. On my GT2, the stock 315/30/18 has an overall diameter of 653mm with full 8mm tread-depth. If you drop down to a 2mm tread-depth, then overall diameter is 641mm, which is 98.16% of original leading to a 1.9% higher speedo-reading i.e. an extra 3.8mph at 200mph.
Guy
It doesn't matter anyway. I like 201 mph with more to go; that is awesome!!!
07-13-2009, 05:35 PM
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At first glance the photo below looks like you have a Nun sitting next to you!
I'm sure a happy one at that!
I'm sure a happy one at that!
As promised some photos of TDM's sweet ride not to hijack his thread with my photos but they are of his car! Photos are pretty much straight out of camera.
By the way TDM, don't worry as I'm sending the hi-res files to you while i also compile this photo montage here for Rennlist.
Photos are pretty much straight out of camera.By the way TDM, don't worry as I'm sending the hi-res files to you while i also compile this photo montage here for Rennlist.
07-13-2009, 05:45 PM
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What does Porsche advertise.....
Kill Bugs Faster!
Not bad for having the car in Europe for 13 days!
I have more pics to post, but must get to bed now. Will try to post tomorrow night.
Kill Bugs Faster!
Not bad for having the car in Europe for 13 days!
I have more pics to post, but must get to bed now. Will try to post tomorrow night.
07-13-2009, 06:13 PM
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Dayum tetzlafh those are nice shots! I'm gonna have to up my game if I'm going to be the offical TDM photographer on this side of the pond...
And TDM, you are the MAN for doing this! Can't wait to hear some stories in person.
And TDM, you are the MAN for doing this! Can't wait to hear some stories in person.
