Cup car Noob
08-16-2013, 07:57 PM
#16
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I recommend the Motec VCS system for video, it is really easy to use. I would also recommend going further than just a nut and bolt inspection - I failed to crack the gearbox on my car when I bought it, and almost immediately it failed. If I had spent the time and money to pre-emptively service it, I would have salvaged the box, instead it was pretty much a total loss. I learned from that one.
We have a good history on it.
08-16-2013, 08:00 PM
#17
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Add hiring an experienced Cup driver for the first day out to show you the fundamentals so you don't waste time and money the first few times you have the car out.
Have an experienced (w/ Cups) mechanic nut & bolt the car before you take it out to make sure everything is good. Then, assuming you have an experienced Cup driver with you the first outing, make him do an install lap or 2 to again make sure that everything is in order. Then have at it..
-mike
Have an experienced (w/ Cups) mechanic nut & bolt the car before you take it out to make sure everything is good. Then, assuming you have an experienced Cup driver with you the first outing, make him do an install lap or 2 to again make sure that everything is in order. Then have at it..
-mike
08-16-2013, 08:04 PM
#18
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When you start the car don't be alarmed that it sounds like a box of rocks in the trans, that's normal. You have to be quick on the clutch it will buck and stall in the paddock, the engine does not like to putt around. If you had slicks on the cayman you'll know what to expect with cold tires, but combined with the extra stiffness a cup on cold slicks is wicked.
Really agree with having someone with cup experience with you for the first few times out, a coach even better. Have fun!
Is your son stepping up to the cayman?
Really agree with having someone with cup experience with you for the first few times out, a coach even better. Have fun!
Is your son stepping up to the cayman?
08-16-2013, 08:08 PM
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Regarding Video/data sync, contact Gary or Frank at GK systems if your ADL2 has enough outputs they can sync with a david system.
If your already working with James at GMG he can show you some files that they have. I really feel it has been one of the best tools you and your mechanic can use.
Congrats on your purchase, are you going to run it with POC??
If your already working with James at GMG he can show you some files that they have. I really feel it has been one of the best tools you and your mechanic can use.
Congrats on your purchase, are you going to run it with POC??
08-17-2013, 02:14 PM
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You'll love it. I got Rob's 996 and it was a pleasure to drive right from the start. Sequential will be the more difficult part but fun as you get it.
Good luck and have fun
Stu
Good luck and have fun
Stu
08-17-2013, 05:45 PM
#22
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I just sent in my Rookie Racing application and medical to PCA.
If all is OK I will book my ticket to Milwaukee and pack my helmet and overall.
Do you need fire retarding socks, balaclava? Guess I order them online.
I also need a car.
Great to borrow Clarke's car but if I understand it correctly I have to be there Thursday and run all races through Sunday successfully to get my PCA race license.
Making calls now for backup racecars (Anything, any speed) so I don't have to rely on Clarke's backup car only because I may not be able to complete the race weekend.
If all is OK I will book my ticket to Milwaukee and pack my helmet and overall.
Do you need fire retarding socks, balaclava? Guess I order them online.
I also need a car.
Great to borrow Clarke's car but if I understand it correctly I have to be there Thursday and run all races through Sunday successfully to get my PCA race license.
Making calls now for backup racecars (Anything, any speed) so I don't have to rely on Clarke's backup car only because I may not be able to complete the race weekend.
08-17-2013, 09:02 PM
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I thought it was on the boat but I hope it goes out next week. I should have by mid sept. Im so excited.
So you have to attend the rookie meeting friday night. it is about 2 hours long and worth while. Hopefully brian teaches it. He is a good guy and very knowledgable. You should have socks and gloves to be safe. I dont think a head sick is manditory but i it helps keep the sweat in the helmet to a minimum. You will have a blast.
You'll love it. I got Rob's 996 and it was a pleasure to drive right from the start. Sequential will be the more difficult part but fun as you get it.
Rob's super clean as I remember and a nice ride. I hope this car is as much fun as everyone says. Quite honestly I am a little scared to drive it.
Good luck and have fun
Stu
Rob's super clean as I remember and a nice ride. I hope this car is as much fun as everyone says. Quite honestly I am a little scared to drive it.
Good luck and have fun
Stu
I just sent in my Rookie Racing application and medical to PCA.
If all is OK I will book my ticket to Milwaukee and pack my helmet and overall.
Do you need fire retarding socks, balaclava? Guess I order them online.
I also need a car.
Great to borrow Clarke's car but if I understand it correctly I have to be there Thursday and run all races through Sunday successfully to get my PCA race license.
Making calls now for backup racecars (Anything, any speed) so I don't have to rely on Clarke's backup car only because I may not be able to complete the race weekend.
If all is OK I will book my ticket to Milwaukee and pack my helmet and overall.
Do you need fire retarding socks, balaclava? Guess I order them online.
I also need a car.
Great to borrow Clarke's car but if I understand it correctly I have to be there Thursday and run all races through Sunday successfully to get my PCA race license.
Making calls now for backup racecars (Anything, any speed) so I don't have to rely on Clarke's backup car only because I may not be able to complete the race weekend.
08-18-2013, 01:09 PM
#28
Nordschleife Master
So, you coming to RA or not? Everybody else is racing it seems, so I need someone to run with.
08-18-2013, 01:50 PM
#29
Burning Brakes
Stujelly, take both your cars to Miller for the PCA/POC event, if you have never been on the track you will love it.
I think POC is having their separate races but for $200 more you can run in all the practices. It would be a great venue and track to learn the car and race your cayman.
You might not remember me, I had a black/orange cup car at a GMG/POC event we met at.
I think POC is having their separate races but for $200 more you can run in all the practices. It would be a great venue and track to learn the car and race your cayman.
You might not remember me, I had a black/orange cup car at a GMG/POC event we met at.
08-18-2013, 02:08 PM
#30
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