Best Track Times in a GT4
08-19-2022, 04:07 PM
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At 82, to be driving on track, even to be alive, is already excellent!
08-19-2022, 05:10 PM
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There's an interesting story there. I didn't start until I attended the Mid-OH School back in 2002, at 62. At that time I had an NSX which I later sold. Then I had an MB C350, an actual hardtop coup with no B pillar. Unfortunately it was a terrible track car so I stopped going to the track. Then I started getting seller's remorse for my NSX and somebody suggested I might want to consider a Cayman, so I got an R. That was 2011. After a four year hiatus I went back to the track in 2012, opted for an instructor and my first question was Am I too old to be doing this? After going out with me for a couple of sessions he said I was fine. I've tried to stay that way. So far, so good.
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08-19-2022, 08:51 PM
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There's an interesting story there. I didn't start until I attended the Mid-OH School back in 2002, at 62. At that time I had an NSX which I later sold. Then I had an MB C350, an actual hardtop coup with no B pillar. Unfortunately it was a terrible track car so I stopped going to the track. Then I started getting seller's remorse for my NSX and somebody suggested I might want to consider a Cayman, so I got an R. That was 2011. After a four year hiatus I went back to the track in 2012, opted for an instructor and my first question was Am I too old to be doing this? After going out with me for a couple of sessions he said I was fine. I've tried to stay that way. So far, so good.
08-20-2022, 09:30 PM
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1:22 in a stock 981 GT4 is very fast, it would take a very good driver who's pushing hard and not making significant mistakes. The guys who are doing 1:20 on a tire like Cup 2 are excellent drivers and the setup of their cars has typically been tuned for the track. 1:26 is not a terrible pace, and 1:24 is decent. The good news with 1:27 is that the driver has plenty of room to enjoy getting better.
Peter
08-24-2022, 06:44 AM
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Barber 1:33.99
A7s
Interior camera fell, i reached to pick it up on front straight (I do not recommend)
I need to get on Rennlist more, forgot how much I love it
08-24-2022, 02:09 PM
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Fantastic lap, Weswood!
08-24-2022, 02:37 PM
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@weswood These are seriously quick laps at Barber and NCM! I'm usually consistent at 1:35 and 2:16 or so, respectively, in a pretty heavily prepped 981. Wonder if PDK is that big a difference . . . Stock gearing in your car?
08-24-2022, 03:01 PM
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I'm sure the PDK is quicker around the track. It's telepathic!
I havent done anything to transmission or engine.
My mods are in these videos:
19 wheels
A7s
Dive Planes
Wing Riser
New Brakes, stainless steel brake lines
Camber plates
Since then Ive added Ohlin TTX Shocks, 997 gt3 front Calipers (so I can fit 18 inch wheels)
I havent done anything to transmission or engine.
My mods are in these videos:
19 wheels
A7s
Dive Planes
Wing Riser
New Brakes, stainless steel brake lines
Camber plates
Since then Ive added Ohlin TTX Shocks, 997 gt3 front Calipers (so I can fit 18 inch wheels)
08-24-2022, 03:38 PM
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I'm sure the PDK is quicker around the track. It's telepathic!
I havent done anything to transmission or engine.
My mods are in these videos:
19 wheels
A7s
Dive Planes
Wing Riser
New Brakes, stainless steel brake lines
Camber plates
Since then Ive added Ohlin TTX Shocks, 997 gt3 front Calipers (so I can fit 18 inch wheels)
I havent done anything to transmission or engine.
My mods are in these videos:
19 wheels
A7s
Dive Planes
Wing Riser
New Brakes, stainless steel brake lines
Camber plates
Since then Ive added Ohlin TTX Shocks, 997 gt3 front Calipers (so I can fit 18 inch wheels)
08-24-2022, 07:23 PM
#1826
I'm sure the PDK is quicker around the track. It's telepathic!
I havent done anything to transmission or engine.
My mods are in these videos:
19 wheels
A7s
Dive Planes
Wing Riser
New Brakes, stainless steel brake lines
Camber plates
Since then Ive added Ohlin TTX Shocks, 997 gt3 front Calipers (so I can fit 18 inch wheels)
I havent done anything to transmission or engine.
My mods are in these videos:
19 wheels
A7s
Dive Planes
Wing Riser
New Brakes, stainless steel brake lines
Camber plates
Since then Ive added Ohlin TTX Shocks, 997 gt3 front Calipers (so I can fit 18 inch wheels)
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08-24-2022, 09:09 PM
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