tbiggs27

Hey all,

I recently acquired a new to me 997.2 GTS with low miles. The car is in outstanding condition and has a clear bra on the entire front half including mirrors. I really want to DRIVE it at the track (HPDE), but am concerned about any cosmetic damage I may incur. What are your thoughts on this? Rock chips, chip or scratches on the black wheels etc. I've considered clear bra on the rest of the vehicle. Thank you!

Travis

tkerrmd

take it to the track and enjoy it

MarcD147

drive it hard....

you dont date a supermodel to just walk next to it

lcrain

I'd buy a second set of wheels/tires and get out there. If it has clear bra on the front clip and front of rear fenders I would have peace of mind that it won't get cosmetically harmed.

cosm3os

You will likely damage the car at the track. Risks range from stone chips to total loss. Manage those risks however you see fit, and have a great time!

Waxer

Frank 993 C4S

No need for anything if you already have clear bra. Just buy yourself a good tire pressure gauge and a torque wrench and go for it.

mhm993

You're really unlikely to hurt the car as a first or second day novice, especially so at njmp (your tag says Jersey) and with a bra. No second thoughts.

Come back next July after a few events and we'll gladly help you spend your retirement account on a racecar, trailer and dualie. But all good things start with first steps Just do it.

ExMB

+1

Just garage queen it and drive it on nice days to C&C.



If you have to come on a forum to get answers to your question you are in the wrong place.

tbiggs27

Thanks All. I did an HPDE in my E46 M3 about 6 years ago at NJMP and was surprised how safe it felt (lots of runoff). I am dying to get out there in the 911 (granted, the M3 was 1/3 of the value of this car...)
I will absolutely purchase the insurance.

brownan

You'll beat the **** out of it but it will be worth it. Cars can be repainted, wheels fixed. I put around 100 days on my 997.2 RS before I retired it for the race car. Once you track it you can't "un-track" it. Will be worth the good times though.

robziv

If you're worried about chips put a clear shield on the windshield, in front and behind the rear tires and have fun!

Hella-Buggin'

I've been tracking my 06 S for years. My car has no clear bra and still looks pretty darn good for a car of it's age. Any rock chips I've got are from jerks changing lanes illegally on the freeway.
I don't tape anything, or worry about it. You'll get some rubber streaks that are best to remove after the event but that's easy enough. I always put a nice layer of wax on the car before events
and just drive it. You have a clear bra so you'll be fine.

Gary R.

Completely cover it in blue painters tape, you will be fine.

beetleything

Great attitude -