What a Night - First Time on Track with SW 3.9 and New (to me) 6-Cup
06-08-2012, 09:06 AM
#19
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Rob,
They are gorgeous. These two cars definitely wound up in good hands. Best of luck with them.
I'm not actively looking, but still need a cup rear bumper, so please do let me know if you come across any spares.
They are gorgeous. These two cars definitely wound up in good hands. Best of luck with them.
I'm not actively looking, but still need a cup rear bumper, so please do let me know if you come across any spares.
06-08-2012, 12:24 PM
#20
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Congrats on both cars Rob! I'm a little jealous to be honest but have too much on my plate to have the time for such fun occasions...
The GT3 looks gorgeous with black wheels, she needs some track patina though I'll try to come up and say hello next Wed as well if I get the chance
The GT3 looks gorgeous with black wheels, she needs some track patina though
I'll try to come up and say hello next Wed as well if I get the chance
06-08-2012, 05:04 PM
#21
I was tripping over my own feet down there trying to blip and find the brake pedal on a couple of occasions. Actually, it was way more than "just a couple of occasions" the first session...pretty much the whole session.
Second was the gearbox - MUCH more precise, and "narrower" throw. In other words, you better know exactly where that gear is. I was all over the place - trying to do too much at one time in an unfamiliar car.
I've only got 5 1/2 days in the last 6 months in it, so the shifting still intimidates me. Do you happen to have 5.5" tilton clutch? That doubles the shifting fun 
Awesome rides, have fun!
06-08-2012, 06:32 PM
#23
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996 GT3 Cup shift gate is in fact narrow and crisp. First times out, really take your time shifting down. Practice it a lot with engine off. Then when driving do downshifts that cross the gates (5-4, 3-1) unnaturally slowly. In time, you will become accustomed to shorter, more precise movements with your right hand, and in the end it is a fantastic box IMO.
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06-08-2012, 07:17 PM
#26
Drifting
Thread Starter
996 GT3 Cup shift gate is in fact narrow and crisp. First times out, really take your time shifting down. Practice it a lot with engine off. Then when driving do downshifts that cross the gates (5-4, 3-1) unnaturally slowly. In time, you will become accustomes to shorter, more precise movements with your right hand, and in the end it is a fantastic box IMO.
Awesome video Jenk! Wonder if Tucker can shift like that now...LOL.