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Old 04-27-2018, 10:46 PM
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I recently experienced my second on track part failure. Power steering pump went out on first practice session at LRP. Spent the day driving 45 min each way to pickup a used pump and got it installed just in time for third practice session. First failure was AOS at WG during a DE. That time I had a spare with me and didn't lose any track time.

I know no one can predict which parts are going to fail at any given time, but what spares do you all carry?
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For DE I usually carry whatever can easily fixed at the track by myself with zip ties and for racing I bring whatever can be fixed by my crew: axles, splitters, rotors, calipers, suspension components and a spare transmission. I have found Porsches to be pretty reliable track cars if you do a detailed nut and bolt after each event and proactively identify problems.
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If I bring my 944 to a DE I have a box full of every belt and hose on the car, spare axle, and brake pads.

With my Cayman race car I normally just have spare brake pads and tires. Anything else on that car, which can't be fixed with zip ties or duct tape, is beyond my skill set.
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It seems to workout I bring whatever I don't need...
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I bring a spare set of trailer keys.
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I trailer to farther tracks but ones that are still within AAA range I'll drive the car down. I bring some of the easier showstoppers:

Plugs, coil pack, aux belt, radiator hoses, cam sensor, pads, fuses and relays, every fluid, etc. I don't bring it, but I might ponder an alternator. Mine is pretty new though.
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Jordan, sell the boxster, buy an old school 911 with no power steering like mine and you won't any such issues.

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Originally Posted by Speeds5
Jordan, sell the boxster, buy an old school 911 with no power steering like mine and you won't any such issues.

Eugene
I appreciate the advice but then what would i do with all tbe Ch202 ps fluid and porsche antifreeze I have stock piled ??? Lol
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Axles, suspension parts, rotors, pads, wheels, bumpers, and a transmission.
oh, and a spare car.
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My first DE in 10 years coming up and will most likely be in a Maca 570S. I'm bringing spare undies.
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Originally Posted by Mussl Kar
My first DE in 10 years coming up and will most likely be in a Maca 570S. I'm bringing spare undies.
Consider Depends, you wouldn't want to stain those nice seats
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Tires

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tires , hoses , fuel pump, brake and clutch master, pads,, plugs, and lots of nuts and bolts.



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