Gear change advice
#16
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You will see many more sub 2:20's soon from MkII RS-es.
Some on good tires, slicks, even Hoosiers posting 2:18's..
I can send you video's from when i had same car as you, so you can see from when I just got the car 2:28's to when I sold it 2:23's.
Some on good tires, slicks, even Hoosiers posting 2:18's..
I can send you video's from when i had same car as you, so you can see from when I just got the car 2:28's to when I sold it 2:23's.
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This is the weakest link with the 997
Porsche is gearing up to develop a shifter to battle Ferrari F1 etc.... But until then, present day porsche drivers need to be extra smooth on the up shifts and heal-toe the down shifts like a *****.
My only other suggestion is get the 996 CUP cables.
Porsche is gearing up to develop a shifter to battle Ferrari F1 etc.... But until then, present day porsche drivers need to be extra smooth on the up shifts and heal-toe the down shifts like a *****.
My only other suggestion is get the 996 CUP cables.
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This is the weakest link with the 997
Porsche is gearing up to develop a shifter to battle Ferrari F1 etc.... But until then, present day porsche drivers need to be extra smooth on the up shifts and heal-toe the down shifts like a *****.
My only other suggestion is get the 996 CUP cables.
Porsche is gearing up to develop a shifter to battle Ferrari F1 etc.... But until then, present day porsche drivers need to be extra smooth on the up shifts and heal-toe the down shifts like a *****.
My only other suggestion is get the 996 CUP cables.
Thank you for the advice everyone, 3rd gear sounds like a great option for the corners I currently use second for.
#20
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Why are you trying to change your car? Not to be lecturing, not my intention, but most of the time, there is so much room for improvement in the driver than getting a new/better tool will actually create worse results.
As soon as I think I extracted all that I can from my car, someone comes in and takes 4, 5... even 8 seconds of my time on street tires that until I really can use a new 'tool' there is not need to improve the tool I have. However, one of the best ways to see if you have room to improve as a driver is a data logger. But if you are there already, then I'd say go for it.
As soon as I think I extracted all that I can from my car, someone comes in and takes 4, 5... even 8 seconds of my time on street tires that until I really can use a new 'tool' there is not need to improve the tool I have. However, one of the best ways to see if you have room to improve as a driver is a data logger. But if you are there already, then I'd say go for it.
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1198r, when one plays strip poker, the fun is in the way one garment at a time is discarded over a long period of time, with each unveiling being the reward for hard work, patience and relentless strategic thinking. if luck is in the air, nirvana may occur if all components align at the endgame.
if all garments were taken off in one go, at the same time, then this is no fun.
if all garments were taken off in one go, at the same time, then this is no fun.
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1198r, when one plays strip poker, the fun is in the way one garment at a time is discarded over a long period of time, with each unveiling being the reward for hard work, patience and relentless strategic thinking. if luck is in the air, nirvana may occur if all components align at the endgame.
if all garments were taken off in one go, at the same time, then this is no fun.
if all garments were taken off in one go, at the same time, then this is no fun.
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Really looking forward to what Porches has in store to battle Ferrari. Wonder how much faster a PDK race tranny can be. Hoping they still offer manual, would have mutiny on their hands if they did such.
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Really looking forward to what Porches has in store to battle Ferrari. Wonder how much faster a PDK race tranny can be. Hoping they still offer manual, would have mutiny on their hands if they did such.
as an aside I was looking at those center seated VW spec race cars. Anybody have input on them just message me since its off topic for this thread.
as an aside I was looking at those center seated VW spec race cars. Anybody have input on them just message me since its off topic for this thread.
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Is it a MkII RS.
If yes, don't bother using 2nd. 3rd and up.
If no then relax when shifting 2-3. Gently push the lever up and it will go in the right place.
Also, make sure the car is going completely straight when shifting. Even a small bend will prevent smooth shifting.
If yes, don't bother using 2nd. 3rd and up.
If no then relax when shifting 2-3. Gently push the lever up and it will go in the right place.
Also, make sure the car is going completely straight when shifting. Even a small bend will prevent smooth shifting.
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The way I feel at the moment right now, I am going to get a CUP CAR. Enquiries already out..... I am hooked and rather spend loads of money trying to change my road car, makes sense I use that energy and money for a cup!?
Thank you for the advice everyone, 3rd gear sounds like a great option for the corners I currently use second for.
Thank you for the advice everyone, 3rd gear sounds like a great option for the corners I currently use second for.
This is partly why i would prefer a 996 CUP for my skills if looking into CUP game...